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13/10/25
by Miles
Vapormatt locations worldwide
When it comes to surface finishing, the story begins with British engineering excellence - and continues across the globe. At Vapormatt, our...
09/10/25
by Miles
Alloy wheel after wet blasting
In wheel refurbishment, speed and consistency often pull in opposite directions. Push too fast, and you risk uneven surfaces or missed contamination...
08/10/25
by Miles
Aluminium extrusions
In the fast-paced world of aluminium extrusion, precision and consistency are everything. For award-winning New Zealand manufacturer Altus, keeping...
07/10/25
by Miles
Airbus A320
Most people don’t realise that aerospace composite components are essentially high-tech sandwiches - carbon fibre, resin, perhaps some honeycomb, all...
06/10/25
by Miles
Tank under repair
Sustainability is no longer just a focus for consumer industries. It’s fast becoming a priority across the defence sector too. As environmental...
03/10/25
by Miles
Fluorescent NDT Testing of an aerospace engine component
In aerospace maintenance, safety depends on detecting even the smallest cracks. For inspections to be reliable, surfaces must be cleaned without...
02/10/25
by Miles
End-of-arm tool for an autonomous retail system
In additive manufacturing, producing complex components is only half the battle. The real challenge often comes after printing: ensuring trapped...
02/10/25
by Miles
Components in the Puma+ Barrel Automatic wet blasting machine
The rising price of tungsten carbide is putting significant pressure on many industries, from cutting tool manufacturers to component suppliers. What...
30/09/25
by Miles
Fairey Barracuda before and after images
Back in the 1940s, the Fairey Barracuda was a true workhorse of the skies. These British carrier-borne bombers flew daring missions against the...
29/09/25
by Miles
Wet blast machine maintenance
Keeping your wet blasting equipment running smoothly often comes down to one thing: reliable spare parts. At Vapormatt, we understand the importance...

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