What are the main issues or points that need addressed? These will not be in any set order of importance. There are items you need to have on the list so you can make things as smooth as possible. These are some of the key items and the why attached ...

The key to making automation work is partnering with someone that will just be honest with you. Getting mixed up with someone who will just say yes to everything can be a death sentence for any project. There is no way it will be all flowers and ...

There are many ways to do just about everything and sanding tube is no different. There may be many ways but some are better than others. Some are safer than others and each has pros and cons. Looking at a few of the more common ways can provide a ...

One of the more common tasks I am asked about day to day is dealing with round tube. There is so much of it used in all manner of products its seems near every one has to deal with it in some way or to some extent. It can be a simple process or as ...

Often when I am asked about polishing I find that there are some basics that folks are not aware of. As with all things every one will have their own way and I am no different. Some people will spend 5 years polishing pipe and find a way that works ...

I had a few good questions sent to me on the last entry so I am going to give a bit of detail on one application to better show the process. The project was for finishing air tanks and gas cylinders. The parts ranged from 14" tall to 49" tall with a ...

I thought I would share some more of the questions I get and the answers to them. Keeping in mind each application is different some of the general ideas are universal. I welcome your questions so please feel free to ask any you have no matter how ...

A question I get often is robot vs CNC for finishing work. While there is not a clear yes or no type answer there are a few points that can help to guide the person faced with the question. For detailed parts a robot tends to be a better choice. The ...

Automating a finishing process is one of the more complicated things you can take on. When it comes to finishing the definitions tend to be more in the eye of the beholder. There is not one clear standard for finishes and in some cases the end user ...

One of the tasks that tends to be problematic is the OD finishing of tube material. From hand finishing to placing tubes in a lathe there are all manner of ways people try to work with tubes. In reality there is a much more simple and fast way to do ...