Super Abrasives for Heavy Duty Metal Grinding
Super abrasives like cBN (Carbon Boron Nitride) and Diamonds are a metal manufacturer’s preferred abrasive coating for a number of reasons. When it comes to selecting the right grinding wheels for your tool sharpening, deburring and finishing tasks, it can get a little confusing with all the different types of abrasive products and bonding agents used to make these wheels. Our hope is to shed [...]
Press Brake Die Sets Every Fabricator Needs
Buying new punch and die sets for your older equipment can get very confusing. Looking for the right sheet metal forming tools for a difficult job? Or perhaps you purchased a used press brake with missing or damaged press brake tooling? Our Flood Supply customer service team can help you choose the right tools for your equipment regardless of its age, make or tasks you [...]
Micro Gas Springs – Small But A Force to be Reckoned With
One micro nitrogen gas spring can provide the force of several heavy duty mechanical die springs. Most die springs have a limitation on compression and eventually have a greatly reduced cycle life. Heavy duty die springs can only be compressed 15-20% of the closed height. Micro Gas Springs vs Coil Springs Dadco’s Micro nitrogen gas springs provide full rated force on contact. This force can [...]