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How waste water treatment solutions in the manufacturing industry can encourage sustainable development

Large volumes of waste are produced as a result of intensive manufacturing activities, including from metal finishing processes. The waste water generated causes major environmental issues when it is disposed of. As a result, new waste water treatment solutions are emerging and being manufactured to help encourage sustainable development across the industries and use waste… Read more »

The Mass Finishing Process – your top 8 questions answered

We’ve taken the 8 most asked questions relating to Mass Finishing, to tell you exactly what you need to know, including how to incorporate Mass Finishing into your operations and how to use Mass Finishing to obtain optimum results. 1. What is Mass Finishing? Mass Finishing is a process that automates the mechanical and chemical… Read more »

3 simple ways to avoid replacing your vibratory tumbler bowl work chamber

ActOn mass finishing machines are known for being high-quality, British built machines with a long working life. However, to ensure you get the most out of your machine, consider the following to give your machine the best chance of a long and healthy life: 1. Conduct regular inspections It’s important to regularly inspect the work… Read more »

Discover how an ActOn Finishing free trial improves your process development

We’ve taken a closer look at the process of a free trial with ActOn Finishing, to discover how it can improve your process development, reduce costs and improve finishing quality. Establishing a repeatable solution Each trial and technical consultation at ActOn Finishing is customised to customer requirements. To begin, we’ll ask you to complete a… Read more »

Vibratory Finishing Machine Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance

From components sticking together to parts getting damaged or odour from wastewater circulation systems, it can be a frustrating process if you don’t know how to fix these problems. To help ensure your vibratory finishing process runs as smoothly as possible, we’ve gathered together common vibratory machine troubleshooting and preventive measures you can take to… Read more »

How to achieve a mirror polish finish using dry media

For example, a mirror polish finish can help increase the value of a piece of jewellery, contribute to an automotive supplier’s reputation or give a sense of luxury for a hospitality business. However achieving a high luster finish is a specialist process and needs specific polishing consumables and finishing machinery. We’ve taken a closer look… Read more »

How our test lab helps optimise process development for mass finishing

In our test lab we’re continually evolving our processes and machines to make them more effective. We understand the importance of constantly researching and developing finishing processes. At our manufacturing facility in Coventry, we specialise in process development for mass finishing. We believe it’s important to find the most optimum processes to determine the exact… Read more »

3 ways subcontracting helps manufacturing when Coronavirus impacts your business

We’ve taken a closer look at three key ways using subcontractors such as ActOn Finishing, can help you not only save time and money during this difficult period, but also ensure you’re able to keep production going on. 1. Keep overheads low In a time when you need to be flexible, using subcontractors will allow… Read more »

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