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May 24, 2022
The very basics of polishing
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 ...
March 29, 2022
What can you automate?
I often get the question of what can you automate. So I will give a few examples here of things you can as well as a few basic tips. Lets start with weld grinding. If you have people doing the welding then the weld will be a variable. This is a ...
March 03, 2022
Robots in fabricated kitchen products
Here we will look at an application where fabricated sinks, counters and other trim parts were finished with a robotic cell. The parts were long term items the company produces where a reduction in labor and an increase in volume were needed. Both ...
March 01, 2022
Lets talk about labor
When you start to look into automation be it a finishing application, welding or any number of other processes labor tends to be at the top of the list. There are some things you should keep in mind as you go through the process. Reducing labor can ...
January 10, 2022
How to go about a new project?
In some cases it comes down to "I don't know where to start" and that is what I want to touch on just a bit. Every case will have its own unique aspects but in a general sense the steps are much the same. Be aware of time. As a project comes to life ...
December 30, 2021
A CNC project to explain a bit more
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 ...
December 28, 2021
More automation questions and answers
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 ...
December 15, 2021
Robot vs CNC for finishing
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 ...
May 10, 2019
Understanding the basics
Many times we all make assumptions based on our own knowledge. This can be a very deep conversation that gets into human nature and any number of other points. But I am noting that just because you know something is no indication others do. With ...
December 05, 2018
Wheel finishing
We have seen a large increase in demand for wheel finishing in the last year. From smaller custom wheel makers to large volume OEM caliber companies. There has been a general trend in some of the questions asked and in an effort to share the answers ...