Fri, May 28, 2021 @ 08:44 AM
Vacuum impregnation is the most effective way to seal porosity. But for it to be effective, one must adequately prepare parts prior to impregnation....
Mon, Apr 26, 2021 @ 11:34 AM
A major benefit to manufacturing with powder metal is that parts are made to near net shape. Often, machining is thus only a secondary operation for...
Mon, Mar 08, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
To meet global customers' needs, automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must develop international supply chains. And when an OEM seeks...
Tue, Nov 24, 2020 @ 01:09 PM
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....
Mon, Nov 02, 2020 @ 08:44 AM
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...
Wed, Oct 21, 2020 @ 08:51 AM
A common frustration we hear from manufacturers is that their vacuum impregnation process may seal porosity, but some parts still need to be scrapped...
Mon, Oct 12, 2020 @ 08:30 AM
This year's NADCA Diecasting Congress and Table Top Conference has transitioned to virtual. Watching a screen will require a different kind of focus...
Tue, Oct 06, 2020 @ 01:25 PM
There exists a misconception on testing requirements for vacuum impregnation sealants and vacuum impregnation processes. Testing impregnation...
Thu, Sep 17, 2020 @ 03:15 PM
In 2008, a North American motorcycle OEM decided to insource their vacuum impregnation requirements to reduce manufacturing costs. The OEM considered...
Thu, Aug 06, 2020 @ 09:05 AM
The Continuous Advanced Powertrain Impregnation system (CAPI) allows high volume OEM and suppliers to have the benefits of vacuum impregnation in a...
