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Metal Polishing Services

Metal polishing services are one of many additional steps used in the electroplating process & are essential for a beautiful finish by American Plating Co.

Xenetech Engraving System Upgrades, Tune-up, Software Updates, and Tech Tips

Xenetech provides full service technical support for customers with questions covering software use (XGW, VCS, Print Drivers, Virtual Pendant, and more) and engraving applications (layouts, features, etc.), communications and hardware trouble shooting, problem part(s) identification, file use and transfers, preventative maintenance schedules and techniques, and more. Customers that are eligible for technical support whose coverage has lapsed or is near expiration have been emailed information about…

Which is Better, Extracting Metal or Recycling Scrap Metal?

Recycling metal or salvaging scrap metal and selling to the recyclers can be a great income source. Recycling is less expensive than extracting metal, needs less energy, and helps in saving fuel.

3 things I learned about the 40K hobby by building a scale model airplane

Benefits of Laser Cutting in Metal Stamping

American Industrial Company has added new laser cutting capabilities to an already extensive tools portfolio. Download our new eBook to learn more today.

Metal Stamping or Metal Fabrication: Which One to Choose

Metal Fabricating and Metal Stmaping have their own benefit. Learn All the differences and benefits between metal fabricating and metal stamping .

Find the Right Metal Stamping Company for You

Selecting the right metal stamping company is a weighty decision; and with the proliferation of suppliers out there in the marketplace, the task can become downright daunting. You want to choose a manufacturer that provides the best combination of quality, service and price, which seems simple enough. However, upon deeper examination, it is a multi-dimensional …

3 Tips for Metal Stamping in the Energy Industry

Know what materials to use, which finishes you need, and comply with environmental standards. Every industry has unique requirements and considerations of which companies in the space need to keep track. Designers and engineers need to be fully aware of each of these specifications when creating components for use in industry applications. For the energy …

Help with metal stamp dies?

I have no clue what these are. Found them at a goodwill in a plastic bag and thought they were vintage rubber stamps at first, but they seem to be...

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

Metal Stamping is Being Favored Over Other Metal Forming Techniques

Many other metal forming techniques, such as casting, hot forging, and cold forging are not being used as a result of the development of metal stamping.

GMS Builds Quality Precision Metal Products From A to Z

[PRECISION METAL PRODUCTS] Learn about how to choose a contract manufacturer and what items to look for when it comes to precision metal products.

High-Precision, High-Efficiency Ideas for Machine Shops

Precision is at the core of every effort in every machine shop, not simply to complete turning, grinding, milling, etc. with exceptional accuracy and finish quality — but to get every task, every problem, every idea or inquiry addressed effectively, efficiently and profitably. No wasted steps, no missed opportunities.

New Machine Shop Ideas Emphasize Productivity, Flexibility, Connectivity

Productivity, flexibility, and connectivity have simple meanings and big implications for machine shop operators and machine tool programmers.

Study Finds Brass Has Profit Potential for High-Speed Machine Shops

For machine shops with high-speed equipment already on the floor, brass represents an opportunity to capture new profits they might otherwise miss with other materials, according to the study.

How to remove broken, rusted studs (with a full machine shop)

With summer just around the corner, you should probably start putting the final pieces on your winter project. For some, that could mean finally getting the broken studs out of those rare dual exhaust ...

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency

Making everything work together synchronously and efficiently is a balancing act

Machine shop helps students find success

College is not for everyone.The Temple Independent School District acknowledges this. They have developed different paths for students which still allow them to reach their goals and find success.

Metal AM in a Machine Shop? Ask the Marines

A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.