As a welder, sometimes tough just isn’t tough enough. There are times when you might need to increase the strength of a metal part to help minimize wear. How do you do that? Hardfacing. Hardfacing is a rather easy, yet effective method to prevent wear on your metal...
Rotary valves need to be in premium condition to keep the system operating safely and smoothly. Should you encounter a problem with your rotary airlock feeder, the system must be halted to perform repairs, taking significant time and expense. However, with proper and...
In the world of precision machining, there’s a saying we’ve all heard about tolerances: every decimal place adds a zero onto the end of the price. Manufacturers know that 90% of the time, tolerance is what escalates the cost of parts. But still, customers make...
If you have started looking for a custom metal fabrication company to start your new custom fabrication project, you know how overwhelming it can be to get answers to even the simplest questions. Even the term “metal fabrication” can seem a little confusing. What does...
Is your rotary valve badly damaged, maybe even “beyond repair”? Do your rotary valves continue to fail before they “should”? Palmer has experience fixing BOTH problems. Whether your damage is caused by abrasion, or corrosion, or “all of the above”, Palmer can likely...
How can you pinpoint a superior precision machining partner? It starts with checking out what happens behind shop doors. Ask them about the following critical aspects of their business.... Is Their Shop's Equipment The Right Fit For Your Parts? Machine shops are often...
Plant shutdowns have proven to be necessary for routine operational maintenance, so they generally happen one time a year. Not making the time for these shutdowns can lead to derailed production due to faulty equipment. It is important that plants of all sorts make...
The material chosen for a fabrication project affects if it will function as expected. Every metal has properties that determine how it can be processed. Selecting the right metal ensures that component parts can handle their environment and end use. Selection of the...