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Three Ways Recoverable Vacuum Impregnation Sealants Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

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

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Cost of Vacuum Impregnation

Manufacturers are constantly faced with either scrapping castings that leak or sealing the castings through vacuum impregnation. Some may perceive...

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Sealing Electronics with Vacuum Impregnation vs Potting

The use of electronics in automobiles has made cars faster, safer, and more reliable. Electronics have become so prevalent that they're practically a...

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Strategies for Acquiring and Financing Vacuum Impregnation Equipment

The benefits in owning and operating equipment vs. outsourcing are found in the savings of logistics, quality, and part costs. These savings serve to...

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IHS Markit's Purchasing Manufacturing Index

In its latest report, IHS Markit's Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) offers a picture of the U.S. economy's current state. Led by manufacturing, U.S....

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How to Seal Die Casting Porosity?

Die casting is a metal casting process that injects molten metal through high pressure into a die. It is an economical process that can manufacture a...

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How to Eliminate Sealant Contamination

A common frustration we hear from manufacturers is that their vacuum impregnation process may seal porosity, but some parts still need to be scrapped...

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5 Tips for Attending NADCA's Virtual Conference

This year's NADCA Diecasting Congress and Table Top Conference has transitioned to virtual. Watching a screen will require a different kind of focus...

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Testing Vacuum Impregnation Sealant Compatibility vs Impregnation Process Effectiveness

There exists a misconception on testing requirements for vacuum impregnation sealants and vacuum impregnation processes. Testing impregnation...

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Case Study: Choosing the Right Vacuum Impregnation Program

In 2008, a North American motorcycle OEM decided to insource their vacuum impregnation requirements to reduce manufacturing costs. The OEM considered...

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