Why Planing Wood is Essential for the Woodworking Industry

02Aug

Why Planing Wood is Essential for the Woodworking Industry

Planing wood is a fundamental process in the woodworking industry, ensuring that each piece of lumber meets the high standards necessary for quality craftsmanship. Here’s why planing is so crucial: 1. Consistency and Precision Planing provides uniform

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31Jul

Top 10 reasons why you should attend the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in 2024

Explore the Latest Technology and Equipment: Discover cutting-edge tools, machinery, and products from over 1,000 exhibitors. Enhance Your Skills: Learn from industry experts through keynote speeches, educational sessions, and hands-on workshops. Solve Your

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29Jul
Finishing Tools

Choosing between Manual vs. Automated Finishing Tools

Finishing tools play a crucial role in both woodworking and metalworking. These tools help achieve the final surface quality, enhancing both the appearance and functionality of finished products. The choice between manual and automated finishing tools can

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29Jul
Metal Sanding

Mastering Metal Sanding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Perfecting Your Technique

Achieving a flawless metal finish requires more than just basic sanding skills. Mastering metal sanding involves understanding the right techniques, tools, and materials. Whether you’re working on a small DIY project or a large industrial piece, knowing

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29Jul
Industrial Sanding Machines

Achieving Perfect Finishes: Tips for Using Industrial Sanding Machines

Achieving a perfect finish is essential in both woodworking and metalworking. The final look and feel of a product often determine its quality and appeal. Using industrial sanding machines can help you achieve these high standards efficiently. These powerful

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29Jul
Metalwork Efficiency with Advanced Finishing Machines

Boosting Metalwork Efficiency with Advanced Finishing Machines

Boosting efficiency in metalwork can significantly impact both productivity and the quality of the final product. Advanced finishing machines are a game-changer for any metalworking business, providing the precision and speed necessary to compete in the

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23Jul

How the Mass Timber Market is Vital for the Wood Manufacturing Industry

The wood manufacturing industry is experiencing a significant transformation with the rise of the mass timber market. Mass timber, an engineered wood product that includes cross-laminated timber (CLT), glue-laminated timber (glulam), and laminated veneer

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22Jul
Sanding Equipment

Top Tips for Maintaining Your Sanding Equipment

Maintaining sanding equipment is crucial for ensuring it operates efficiently and has a long life. When sanding machines are well-maintained, they perform better and produce higher-quality work. Even the most advanced sanding machines need regular care to

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22Jul
Efficient Sanding Techniques

Maximizing Woodworking Production with Efficient Sanding Techniques

Sanding is one of the most important steps in any woodworking project. It smooths out rough surfaces, preparing them for finishing touches that make your work look professional. Choosing the right sanding technique and equipment ensures that your projects are

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22Jul
Industrial Sanding Machines

Essential Safety Tips for Using Industrial Sanding Machines

Working with industrial sanding machines can be both rewarding and risky. These powerful tools help us achieve smooth and polished surfaces in woodworking and metalworking, but they come with certain dangers. Understanding these hazards can make a big

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15Jul
Guide to Sandpaper Grits

The Ultimate Guide to Sandpaper Grits for Perfect Finishes

When working on any woodworking or metalworking project, getting a smooth and flawless finish often depends on choosing the right sandpaper grit. Sandpaper grits come in various numbers and types, each designed for specific tasks. Using the wrong grit can

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15Jul
Advanced Finishing Solutions

Improving Production Rates with Advanced Finishing Solutions

When it comes to woodworking and metalworking, a great finish can make all the difference. The quality of your finish can affect the final product’s look and durability. A smooth, polished finish improves the product’s appearance and adds value,

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15Jul
Consistent Results with Automated Wood Finishing

Achieving Consistent Results with Automated Wood Finishing

Automated wood finishing systems have revolutionized the woodworking industry. These advanced systems offer consistent quality, speed, and efficiency, which are crucial for high-production environments. Whether you’re working on large-scale furniture or

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08Jul
Automated Sanding in Manufacturing

The Benefits of Automated Sanding in Manufacturing

Achieving high production rates while maintaining top-notch quality is essential in any woodworking or metalworking workshop. One powerful way to reach this goal is by integrating automated sanding systems. Automation can transform your workflow, providing

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08Jul
High-Quality Metalwork

Innovative Finishing Solutions for High-Quality Metalwork

Finishing is a critical step in any metalworking process. It enhances the appearance of your metal pieces and ensures they are safe and functional. A proper finish can prevent rust, corrosion, and other wear and tear, significantly extending the life of your

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08Jul
Sanding Machine

How to Eliminate Surface Imperfections in Wood Projects

Achieving a smooth, flawless finish in your woodworking projects is a satisfying accomplishment. However, surface imperfections can be a frustrating obstacle. These issues can arise from various causes, such as improper sanding or using the wrong tools.

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08Jul
Best Abrasives for Metalwork

A Guide to Selecting the Best Abrasives for Metalwork

Abrasives are essential in metalworking. They help us shape, smooth, and finish metal surfaces. Understanding the types of abrasives and how to use them can make a huge difference in our work. The right abrasive makes our jobs easier and the results better.

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01Jul
Perfect Finish in Woodworking

How to Achieve a Perfect Finish in Woodworking

Understanding the different types of wood and their specific finishing needs is crucial when working with it. Each type of wood has unique characteristics that affect how it should be treated, sanded, and finished. Knowing these differences helps you achieve

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01Jul
Techniques for Metal Deburring

Top Techniques for Metal Deburring in 2024

Metal deburring is a critical step in the metalworking process. When we cut, shape, or weld metal, tiny, sharp edges called burrs are often left behind. If not removed, these burrs can cause issues like injury, machinery wear, and poor quality finishes.

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01Jul
Right Sanding Machine

Choosing the Right Sanding Machine for Your Workshop

Sanding is a crucial step in woodworking that can make or break the quality of your project. However, picking the right one for your workshop can be challenging with so many sanding machines available. Each type of sanding machine has unique features and

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28Feb

Wet vs. Dry Deburring Machines

Machine processing innovations have become more advanced and efficient over the years. However, despite these innovations, components or parts usually still have leftover imperfections. Deburring involves removing the rough edges around processed parts or

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27Feb
Stack of sheet metal ready for metal finishing

RB Series Metal Product Capabilities

Metal sheet production and finishing equipment for industrial applications encompass a variety of machinery, all of which help improve the material’s surface characteristics. Deburring sheet metal is a crucial process in metalworking and manufacturing,

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27Feb

The Future of Wet Metal Deburring & Finishing

The 41 Series Trident: The Future of Wet Metal Deburring & Finishing  As the metalworking industry evolves, the manufacturers of deburring and finishing applications constantly strive to innovate in their field, creating even more powerful and durable

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27Feb

Edge Conditioning Technologies Guide

In the world of manufacturing, precision and quality are crucial to creating end products. One crucial aspect is edge treatment and deburring. Proper deburring not only enhances the aesthetics of the final product, but also plays a vital role in improving

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05Feb
Three Timesavers employees in front of Timesavers machinery

Why Finishing Systems From Timesavers Outshine the Rest

Since 1946, Timesavers has offered reliable and long-lasting finishing systems, such as cylindrical finishing, wet processing, laser oxide removal and slag grinding machines, for various applications and materials — primarily wood and metal. Through the

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27Dec
What is Deburring

What Is Deburring?

Table of Contents Deburring Definition What Causes a Burr? How Do You Remove Burrs From Metal? How Does a Deburring Machine Work? Why Is Deburring Necessary? 4 Simple Tips for Deburring Metal Make Timesavers Your Trusted Source for Deburring Machines If you

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07Dec
Wire brush machines finishing a metal workpiece

Types of Metal Finishes

The processing of metal is incredibly meticulous involving various steps, from cutting and rolling to annealing. You also have various metal finishing techniques to choose from, each suited to different applications. Below, we’ll explore the different

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07Dec

How to Figure out the Radius of Sheet Metal Edges

One finish you can add to your sheet metal is rounded corners. Trimming your sheet metal edges and performing edge rounding is relatively easy, and with the right equipment, you can achieve a uniform radius on all your products for a sleek look. How Do You

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14Nov

Now Offering A New Virtual Service Tool, TechVision by Timesavers

Timesavers Now Offers A New Virtual Service Tool With over 75 years of experience in sanding solutions, we have given our customers technology to help them become more efficient and save time in their operations. We are there for you from the start through

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01Aug

InCompass™ Announces Purchase of the Machinery Division of Mollart Engineering

InCompass™, the umbrella company of world-class brands within the industrial machinery sector has acquired the machinery division of Mollart, a leading manufacturer of deep hole drilling machine tools, including solutions for gun drilling, deep hole boring

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01Aug

InCompass™ Enhances Industrial Machinery Portfolio with Acquisition of Bourn & Koch, Inc.

InCompass™ Enhances Industrial Machinery Portfolio with Acquisition of Bourn & Koch, Inc InCompass™, a platform company of TJM Capital Partners, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Bourn & Koch, Inc. As a leading manufacturer of

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31Jul

Industrial Planing vs. Sanding

Planing and sanding are two important woodworking methods, but what are the main differences between them? Compare the two processes below to learn more. What Is Sanding? Sanding is a process that involves using an abrasive material to remove small

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20Jun

Edge Rounding Basics

Sharp edges and corners on sheet metal can be caused when metal parts are stamped, punched, milled or on parts cut by laser, plasma, water jet or guillotine shear. These sharp edges can cause serious injuries during the processing by hand or during assembly.

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22Mar

TJM Capital Partners (TJM) Establishes InCompass™ Group for Manufacturing Sector Holdings

TJM Capital, a private equity investment firm focusing on lower and middle-market growth businesses has established a new platform company, InCompass™, to bring together industrial businesses offering innovative manufacturing solutions. InCompass™

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20Mar

Automating Flat-Part Finishing In The Metal Fabrication Shop

Interview with Timesavers CEO Micah Coleman for The Fabricator Maintaining a fully staffed shop floor is getting more difficult for metal fabricators, with hiring difficulties and trying to balance time-off requests with a limited staff, and that means they

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10Jan
Brush sanding equipment from Timesavers, LLC.

Common Brush Sanding Mistakes

  Rotary brush machines are important pieces of equipment in manufacturing facilities, providing uniform finishing to create high-quality metal and wood products. From deburring and edge finishing to slag and laser oxide removal, rotary brush machines

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04Dec

What is a Rotary Brush Sander?

A rotary brush sander helps those in the manufacturing business clean and prepare materials and products for finishing. Understanding the various types of brushes, wires and applications can help you choose the suitable machine for your needs. Whether you

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18Nov
Cylindrical grinidng machines from Timesavers, LLC.

Types of Cylindrical Grinding Defects

  An essential step in many manufacturing processes is cylindrical grinding, the process of using abrasive grinding to remove material from a workpiece. Various industries use cylindrical metal grinding machines, from automotive and aerospace to military

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29Oct

FABTECH – Where Innovation in the Manufacturing Industry Happens

FABTECH is the place to be for anyone in the manufacturing industry who wants to stay ahead of the curve. Every year, the best and brightest minds in manufacturing congregate at FABTECH to see the latest and greatest technology that the industry has to offer.

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28Oct

The Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend FABTECH 2022

FABTECH is the largest manufacturing show in North America, and it’s returning to Atlanta in November of 2022. Here are the top 10 reasons you should join us. 1. See the latest technology and equipment from over 1,700 exhibitors 2. Learn from keynote

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26Jul
What is automated centerless finishing

What is Automated Cylindrical Finishing

Looking to upgrade and automate your manufacturing systems with a centerless finishing machine? Learn how cylindrical finishing machines work! With unmatched precision and continuous automation, these machines are superior options to manual cylindrical

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18May
Deburring wire brush machine

Deburring Methods

For many industries, it’s critical to have dependable parts and machines that give you consistent, accurate results. Many different projects, particularly those involving metal, require extreme attention to detail and precision to keep your operations

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11Apr

TJM Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of Clausing Industrial and Colchester Machine Tool Solutions

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07Dec
How to remove slag from steel

How to Remove Slag From Steel

Table of Contents How Does Heavy Slag Form? How Slag Grinders Work Finding the Best Slag Removal Equipment Operator Safety Contact Timesavers Today If your business deals with smelting, cutting or otherwise working with steel, you probably have to deal with

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29Nov

What Is Laser Oxide Removal?

Before coating or welding or other surface treatments, the side of a metal part must be clean and without laser oxide. The laser oxide removal brushes developed by Timesavers can be used to remove the laser oxide layer without damaging the metal part. An

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22Nov

TJM Capital Partners Announces Acquisition of Midwest Automation LLC

TJM Capital, a private equity investment firm focusing on lower middle-market growth businesses today announced the acquisition of Midwest Automation LLC a leading manufacturer of industrial machinery for metal product finishing. “Midwest Automation is

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06Oct
How to find the best wide belt sander

How to Find the Best Wide Belt Sander

Table of Contents What Are Wide Belt Sanders Used For? How Wide Belt Sanders Benefit Woodworkers Finding the Best Wide Belt Sander for Your Application Choosing the Best Manufacturer Find Industrial Wide Belt Sanders From Timesavers In the woodworking

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24Sep

FABTECH 2021 NEWSLETTER

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23Sep
How to mechanically finish metal

How to Mechanically Finish Metal

After a piece of metal is shaped by a machining process, there’s a chance the surface will contain blemishes and sharp edges that could get in the way of the item’s intended application. By using metal finishing techniques, you can create a

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02Sep

Timesavers Vice President for the Wood Division- Jeff Novak

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28Jul

Lee Hoffmeier Founder of Fort Wayne Industrial Revolution

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26Jul

AWFS Fair 2021 Newsletter

Timesavers, LLC AWFS NEWSLETTER 2021 WRITTEN BY TIMESAVERS, LLC   The week of July 19th, Timesavers was in Las Vegas, NV for AWFS Fair 2021. Our team was in high spirits from the time we arrived until the time we departed Las Vegas. Our team started

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25May
How to sand veneer and lacquer

How to Sand Veneer and Lacquer

Table of Contents Lacquer vs. Veneer — What’s the Difference? Can You Sand Veneer? How to Sand Veneer Can You Sand Lacquer? How to Sand Lacquer Shop Timesavers for Lacquer and Veneer Wood Sanding Equipment When you want to enhance a wood

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17Jan

How Rotary Brush Machines Improve Edge Quality

When fabricating metal or wood products for highly demanding industries, like health care and food processing, there are certain expectations for your edge finishing, such as reliable quality, burr-free surfaces and smoother textures. Yet, traditional

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26Feb

An Introduction to Cabinet Finishing Systems

When it comes to cabinet finishing systems, there are numerous actions that need to take place before a cabinet enters the market. From its drawer sides to its toe kicks, every part of a cabinet needs to meet your company’s high standards before it can be

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26Feb

Finding the Right Machine for Heavy Stock Removal

Heavy stock removal is the process of clearing away large amounts of material (or stock) from a workpiece. For wooden pieces, heavy stock removal necessitates robust sanding or planing solutions with the power and durability to tear through the material

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26Feb

The Secret to Flawless Orbital Sanding

Whether you’re working on furniture, flooring or any other type of woodworking project, orbital sanders are invaluable tools that can help you achieve a flawless finish. These machines come in a variety of different sizes and styles, allowing you to choose

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26Feb

5 Educational Sources on Woodworking We Love

The woodworking industry is constantly evolving and expanding in response to new practices and products. To keep pace with these exciting changes and ensure that your team is fully leveraging all the tools at its disposal, it’s critical to find reliable

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26Feb

Using Dust Collectors for Metalworking

If you specialize in metalworking, you already understand the importance of proper dust collection. Not only can the metal contaminants released from dry metal finishing systems during use of a sander pollute the air and dirty up your shop, but they also have

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26Feb

4 Things You Must Know Before Investing in a Wide Belt Sander

Wide belt sanders are highly versatile machines that work well for a variety of woodworking applications. These powerful industrial solutions make use of combinations of contact drums and platens to finish wooden surfaces, holding tight tolerances while

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26Feb
3 Common Wide Belt Sander Problems

3 Common Wide Belt Sander Problems and How to Fix Them

Table of Contents Damaged or Broken Belt Improper Belt Tracking Overloading or Belt Burning Find a High-Quality Sander at Timesavers Although wide belt sanders are generally reliable machines, you’ll probably run into an issue while using one at one

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22Jan
Sample of foiled metal components

Deburring Foiled Parts

  Part 4 of the 32 & 42 Series Rotary Brush applications mini series will focus on the deburring and edge rounding of foiled parts.                     32 and 42 brushes will deburr and edge round

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22Jan
Timesavers 32 Series RB machine in action

Arrival of the 32 Series in the US

The first 32 Series Rotary Brush Machine has arrived in the United States. This state of the art Widebelt – Rotary Brush – Widebelt is the perfect machine for edge rounding, deburring, and finishing your parts. The machine comes with all the bells

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