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01/08/25
by Miles
Metal 3D Printing
When bonding additive manufacturing (AM) parts, it’s important to prepare the surfaces properly before applying adhesive. The way the surface is...
30/07/25
by Miles
Turbine blades
From titanium in aerospace to magnesium alloys in EV components, lightweight materials are transforming how OEMs design for performance and...
29/07/25
by Miles
Vapormatt
When it comes to wet blasting technology, we stand apart as the original pioneers.As the original innovators who invented the first wet blasting...
28/07/25
by Miles
Vallorbe factory
When premium Swiss toolmaker Vallorbe – a global leader in precision rasp and file manufacturing – encountered difficulties sourcing replacement...
09/07/25
by Miles
Failed bandsaw blade
Bandsaw blade failure is a costly problem that manufacturers have been tackling for decades. The solution? Wet blast peening - a targeted surface...
08/07/25
by Miles
Round shank tools in satellites in the Vapormatt Puma + Vertical wet blasting machine
If you’re in the business of manufacturing end mills, drills, or taps, surface prep is a critical step. That’s where the Vapormatt Puma+ Vertical (...
07/07/25
by Miles
Aluminium extrusion dies in storage
When preparing extrusion dies for nitriding, surface preparation is key.Among the available methods (grinding, dry blasting, polishing), wet blasting...
04/07/25
by Miles
Alloy wheel stripped by wet blasting
In alloy wheel refurbishment, a common question arises: Do we need to completely strip the old coating before recoating? The answer, surprisingly, is...
03/07/25
by Miles
A jet engine fan blade mounted in a Cougar+ wet blasting machine with Almen strips fitted for peening measurement
To learn more about the Cougar+ and Puma+ for lower volume or infrequent aerospace peening, or the Leopard, Leopard Cub, Lion and Sabre machines for...
02/07/25
by Miles
Why wet blasting is a lower cost, higher quality and more space efficient option for aerospace wheel and brake MRO operations…
In aerospace MRO, every decision impacts cost, precision, and shop efficiency. One shift gaining traction is moving from dry blasting to wet blasting...

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