Topics surface technology

Anyone who enters a production hall may quickly notice what a harsh industrial environment means: noise and vibrations, dust and aerosols in the air are perceptible and put a strain on the body. And the surfaces of the machines and tools also have to withstand a lot.

Lack of adhesion of galvanised coatings not only affects organic coatings, but often the underlying inorganic coatings, as shown by three different cases in which DFO Service GmbH determined the cause.

In medical and pharmaceutical technology, increasingly higher demands are being placed on deburring and surface finishing. For these quality-critical production steps, DeburringEXPO will present new and further developed products and services from 10 to 12 October 2023 in Karlsruhe.

Job advertisements and no applicants - that could become the rule. Among the young generation, the topic of training is low on the agenda and motivation is also definitely an issue. For this reason, companies must make a much greater effort in many respects if they still want to have chances of finding skilled workers in the future.

For coatings with antibacterial agents based on silver ions in medical technology, silver-containing additives are added during lacquer production, which kill the microorganisms in the form of dissolved ions.

Process optimization, cost-effectiveness, reliably high quality and easier handling for the production of custom-made aligners and bite splints - to implement these goals, a dental laboratory in Frankfurt invested in a customized machine concept.

Statements about the potential and benefits of digitization are difficult due to the lack of benchmark operations. The SmARtPlaS research project has shown that the effort is worthwhile while whetting the appetite for more.

In many cases, implants must have distinctive surface properties. Selective machining to meet these requirements can be achieved using drag finishing equipment. A medical technology company achieved a 50 percent increase in productivity as a result.

Regardless of which process is used for the surface finishing of aluminum parts, reliability and speed are always maximized. A Hessian company has invested in an automated placement system that ensures greater efficiency and predictability in series production.