MFN - Metal Finishing News

In the latest issue, Vol. 21 March Issue Year 2020

Interview
	The Post Processing Of 3D Printed Components - An Innovative Approach By A Surface Treatment Specialist With a broad range of mass finishing machinery, industrial washing machines, shot blast equipment, including preservation lines, and a huge assortment of consumables (grinding & polishing media, compound) Rösler company, headquartered in Germany, offers solutions for practically any surface treatment problem. In recent months this global market leader has become actively involved in the field of additive manufacturing; specifically, the post processing of 3D-printed components. MFN had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Manuel Laux, head of the newly created Rösler division “AM Solutions” to talk with him about the reasons for this significant strategic move of the company.
	"Growth Through Innovation." From Startup To Medium-Sized Technology Leader MFN had the pleasure to talk to Helmut Gegenheimer, CEO of OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH.

Interview

The Post Processing Of 3D Printed Components - An Innovative Approach By A Surface Treatment Specialist

With a broad range of mass finishing machinery, industrial washing machines, shot blast equipment, including preservation lines, and a huge assortment of consumables (grinding & polishing media, compound) Rösler company, headquartered in Germany, offers solutions for practically any surface treatment problem. In recent months this global market leader has become actively involved in the field of additive manufacturing; specifically, the post processing of 3D-printed components. MFN had the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Manuel Laux, head of the newly created Rösler division “AM Solutions” to talk with him about the reasons for this significant strategic move of the company.

"Growth Through Innovation." From Startup To Medium-Sized Technology Leader

MFN had the pleasure to talk to Helmut Gegenheimer, CEO of OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH.

Science Update
	Robotic Hammer Peening and Its Application in Advanced Surface Enhancements Author: Hongfei Liu (Ph. D. in Physics), Ivan Chee Kiang Tan (Ph. D. in Eng.), Yuefan Wei (Ph. D. in Eng.)

Shot Peening in the Automotive Industry
	The Digital Control of Shot Peening Author: Mario Guagliano

Good Vibrations
	A Finishing Tale – The Fascination Of A Perfect Surface Author: Mathieu Geuting

MFN Trainer Column
	Communication and data are keys to laser peening application development Author: David Lahrman

Off the Beaten Track
	The Year Without A Summer Author: Giovanni Gregorat

From Editor's Desk
	Benefits of Time Management Author: Andrzej Wojtas

Articles
	Training on Flowrate Valves for Shot Peening in Germany!
	Accuracy in Residual Stress Measurement Methods
	Adapted Blast Cleaning
	Dry Vibratory Finishing Processes, VIBRODRY
	Optimized Equipment Availability And Process Reliability Improve Efficiency
	LSP Technologies Joint Venture To Hold Weifang Laser Peening Workshops
	Paint Shop Of The Future: Away From The Line, Towards The Box