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04/08/25

Why the Vapormatt Leopard Cub is a strong fit for aerospace MRO operations

by Miles

The demands of aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations leave little room for compromise. Precision, consistency and reliability...

01/08/25

The role of wet blasitng in improving the bond strength of additive manufactured parts...

by Miles

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

Why lightweight materials demand a smarter surface treatment approach…

by Miles

From titanium in aerospace to magnesium alloys in EV components, lightweight materials are transforming how OEMs design for performance and...

29/07/25

The original. The specialists. The global leaders…

by Miles

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

Maximise the life of your existing wet blasting equipment with Vapormatt Inside...

by Miles

When premium Swiss toolmaker Vallorbe – a global leader in precision rasp and file manufacturing – encountered difficulties sourcing replacement...

09/07/25

How wet blast peening prevents bandsaw blade failure...

by Miles

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

Why the Vapormatt Puma+ Vertical outpaces other wet blasting systems when it comes to round shank tool finishing…

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

Boost die life and nitriding quality by wet blasting…

by Miles

When preparing extrusion dies for nitriding, surface preparation is key.Among the available methods (grinding, dry blasting, polishing), wet blasting...

04/07/25

Refurbishing alloy wheels: Why full coating removal isn’t always necessary — and why wet blasting is often the smart choice...

by Miles

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

Our Cougar + and Puma + wet blasting machines offer a cost effective alternative to sub-contracting your aerospace shot peening...

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...

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