Finishing a surface adds value to products, enhancing both aesthetic appearance and component performance. But perhaps the most vital role of a finish is protection. The IEEE estimates that corrosion or structural breakage costs over $100 billion annually in product loss. A great finish provides an effective shield that combats the effects of deterioration-causing elements […]
FABTECH 2018 is right around the corner, and here at IntelliFinishing, we’re rehearsing a fantastic educational presentation! This year’s annual event celebrating the best in metal manufacturing is being hosted in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center from November 6-8. Come and join more than 35,000 attendees for demonstrations by over 1,500 exhibiting companies, […]
For Caterpillar, the painting process traditionally created a bottleneck in their manufacturing process. The variety and complexity of parts resulted in a wide range of finishing times that often slowed the entire production operation. About a decade ago, Caterpillar, looking to streamline this process, partnered with IntelliFinishing to develop and install lean finishing systems at […]
John Claman, IntelliFinishing & Kasa Controls Sales & Marketing Supervisor, discusses how IntelliFinishing provides flexible finishing solutions for powder coating and liquid paint.
Automation is an integral part of any manufacturing facility, making operations smoother and more cost effective. Increasingly, next-generation finishing systems are expanding automation capabilities, allowing for efficiency, flexibility, and scalability in correlation to an operation’s requirements. In fact, there are up to five levels of automation that you can achieve in terms of historical, existing, […]
Finding the right solution for a company’s operations can be complex, especially when the needs are very custom. At IntelliFinishing, we offer unique solutions for powder coating systems which can be designed to meet any specific needs or requirements. One of our biggest differentiators is flexibility. Our friction-driven conveyor and smart controls deliver just that. […]
Increased production 33% YOY Saved 24,000 sq. ft. of floorspace over other alternatives, now used for additional manufacturing production Dramatically reduced downtime and injuries over the previous system Saved significantly on labor and outsourcing of larger parts Hytrol History Every year, Hytrol, a leading conveyor manufacturer in the material handling industry, celebrates Loberg Day. […]
Increased production 33% YOY Saved 24,000 sq. ft. of floorspace over other alternatives, now used for additional manufacturing production Dramatically reduced downtime and injuries over the previous system Saved significantly on labor and outsourcing of larger parts Hytrol History Every year, Hytrol, a leading conveyor manufacturer in the material handling industry, celebrates Loberg Day. In […]
In the past ten years, there have been major changes in the finishing industry that affect process times. In addition, the demand in most industries has fluctuated significantly. Manufacturing trends, including lean methodology, have changed our traditional method of processing parts. How do you design a paint system that is flexible and will handle the […]
The beginning of any success story starts with an idea. About four years ago, the Albers brothers of Cheney, Kansas, came upon an opportunity to paint pulleys for a company that manufacturers agriculture equipment. The brothers developed a business plan based on the manufacturer’s need, and from there, Albers Finishing & Solutions was launched. New […]