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The U.S. manufacturing sector is the largest in the entire world, responsible for producing 18.2% of the goods represented across the world. Vibratory finishing machines, electronics, food processing equipment, and many more industries rely on manufacturing. As of 2017, the U.S. manufacturing industry employed 12.4 million people, generating nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of $2.2 trillion. The U.S. had as many people working in the manufacturing sector as it did 69 years ago -- and that's not a bad thing. "Now, if you give us an opportunity to export more to China, bring those tariff walls down, bring those barriers down, if...

Vibratory finishing creates the end result of a number of products that we use or come into contact with every day. It's also known as mass finishing, and the right vibratory finishing equipment can make a big difference when it comes to metal polishing, deburring, and the final product. A vibratory finishing machine uses a mechanical and/or chemical process to deburr, radius, polish, degrease, and smooth parts that are mass produced. The parts move around the machine in a circular fashion and grind against the machine to produce the final finish. However, the right finishing tools are important to have...

There are four elements that are significant when it comes to vibratory finishing: parts, compound solutions, media, and equipment. Vibratory finishing equipment is crucial for any job, regardless of the scale of the operation or the pieces being manufactured, deburred, and finished. Here’s everything you need to know about vibratory finishing equipment. Vibratory Bowls These bowls are capable of deburring when the media is extremely dry. Additionally, these vibratory finishing machines can minimize the noise coming from the machines. Range in size from 0.25 cubic feet to 0.5 cubic feet for small bowls and 1.0 cubic feet to 10.6 cubic...

A burr is a revised edge or small piece of material remaining attached to a work piece after a modification. During most machine processes, work pieces become burred, and sharp edges and material compression can occur, which impacts the quality of the part and cause various errors during the assembly process. From understanding the various deburring processes to purchasing quality rotary tumbling barrels, here is everything you need to know about deburring: Deburring equipment and machinery Rotary tumbling barrels and other vibratory finishing equipment are essential for quality deburring. Four elements are significant in vibratory finishing, including: parts, equipment, compound...

Article from: 01/18/2016 AccuBrass.com, "FREE Articles for Success!" series, Written by Bill Wright    I found a really good idea. Some equipment needs to be bolted down to the foundation. Problem is, your business changes from year to year. If you add a new piece of equipment or just need to improve your shop’s flow, sometimes you need to move a piece of equipment. Maybe you’re just tired of running your knee into something. Any long term company, has gone through this. Shoot, sometimes, just as soon as you bolt it down, you figure out you messed it up. This guy found...