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Keep It Simple
I love this four-quadrant lesson. Not sure where I first picked it up* but it has served me well in the industry: machine design, sales,...


Blast Standards Update from SSPC
The Society of Protective Coatings has updated its standards for surface preparation. Blasting to SSPC standards now includes verifying...


Building a Better Blast Hose
BlastPrep.com introduces a new section on blast hoses and accessories for direct-pressure blasting operations. Here you'll find flexible...


Tornado in a Can (Mini-Cyclone upgrade)
Stop throwing away your expensive abrasives out with your waste dust. By reclaiming automatically, you'll save labor and extend the life...


No Wear Here
Here’s an application upgrade success story… I was recently assisting a customer with maintenance and training and got to tear down a...


Coating Removal Challenges & Solutions (Part 1)
If all you sell are hammers, everything looks like a nail. What’s the best way to remove coatings? That depends. All too often a new...


Great Guns | Series #36 | Ergo Gun
Blast guns can impact production and maintenance – either positively or negatively. In this "Great Guns" series we'll review...


Blasting Ergonomics 101
Let’s face it. Blasting can be a literal pain in the back, with daily stress of reaching, stooping, and contorting oneself to an...


D-M Showcase at Eastec 2015
The Dawson-Macdonald’s booth at the 2015 EASTEC machine tool show offered hands-on learning of various types of surface preparation...


Maintenance Tip #33: Stop your profits from leaking away.
That's not abstract art. It’s a profit-sucking leak – and you could have one without even knowing. Abrasives, over time, wear holes...
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