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Understanding How Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) Works

Tue, Jan 31, 2023 @ 09:46 AM

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) is a method to insulate wound electro-mechanical parts thoroughly with a resin or varnish. VPI is a critical...

Inspect Casting Porosity with Nondestructive X-Ray

Wed, Nov 09, 2022 @ 08:35 AM

The phrase aluminum die casting porosity is used extensively when talking about any void in an aluminum casting, but it does not describe the actual...

Sealing Motors with Vacuum Pressure Impregnation vs. Varnish Dip

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 @ 10:20 AM

One component that engineers are designing in electric vehicles (EVs) is the electric motor. This component is one of the main driving-forces behind...

Three Reasons to Seal Electronics with Vacuum Impregnation

Thu, Sep 01, 2022 @ 10:15 AM

Electronics play a crucial role in electric vehicles (EVs). In 2000 automobile electronics were responsible for 18 percent of the cost of a car....

The Ultimate Guide to Sealing 3D Printed Parts

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 @ 03:45 PM

When 3D printing was first developed in the 1980’s, it was primarily used for a product’s proof of concept or initial prototypes. The limits of the...

Case Study: Tailored Solution to Seal Powder Metal Porosity

Thu, Jun 30, 2022 @ 08:45 AM

The increased use of turbochargers has become an important trend in car manufacturing. This trend has been driven by requirements to design smaller,...

How Vacuum Impregnation Enables Lightweighting

Wed, Jun 01, 2022 @ 01:00 PM

Recent decades have seen a surge in the use of aluminum castings in car manufacturing. Aluminum has been a critical material in car manufacturing...

Case Study: Sealing Electronic Leak Paths with Vacuum Impregnation

Thu, Apr 07, 2022 @ 11:49 AM

Modern vehicles contain hundreds of electric control units (ECUs). These control functions that range from operation of the engine to keyless entry....

Useful Lessons from Henry Ford on Modernizing Equipment

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 @ 09:29 AM

As manufacturing equipment ages, the maintenance and repair (MRO) of the equipment increases while the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)...

Three Ways Recoverable Vacuum Impregnation Sealants Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

Wed, Dec 08, 2021 @ 09:45 AM

As consumer demands evolve, it's imperative for companies to become environmentally conscious. As a result, OEMs and manufacturers who use...

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