Knowledge Center Articles

Construction’s influence on OSHA’s list of safety violations can be misleading for manufacturers. Here’s what really matters to our industry.

Watch a speed comparison demo as the 3M Xtract™ Cubitron™ II Film Disc 775L goes head to head against a good quality P180 paper aluminum oxide disc.

From prototyping and design iteration to bridging product release and full-scale production, 3D printing offers a range of fast, cost-effective solutions.

In this episode of MSC’s Quick Tips, discover how the SHOWA S-TEX 581 gloves deliver the ideal balance of cut resistance, grip, and comfort for demanding tasks. Engineered with HAGANE Coil™ technology and reinforced with Kevlar, these lightweight gloves provide strong protection without sacrificing flexibility or dexterity.

When Norton established its Abrasive Process Solutions (APS) program and lab at the Higgins Grinding Technology Research Center in Northborough, Mass., one of the goals was to help customers set expectations about what the experience of automating their grinding operations might look like. Modern Abrasives & Deburring (MAD) got the opportunity to talk to Nathan Jackson, automation application engineer, and Andrew Biro, group leader for advanced application engineering and the APS lab.

Hydration plays a crucial role in energy, focus, and overall health. Water often does the trick for everyday tasks like working, walking, or running errands. But when sweat, heat, or physical exertion come into play, you may need more than just water to stay fully hydrated. That’s where electrolytes come in.

Acu-Rite Solutions helps machine shops boost accuracy, productivity and ROI by upgrading manual equipment with DROs, entry-level CNC controls and tablet-based tools.

Metalworking fluids function as a working component of the cutting process itself, influencing temperature control, lubrication at the cutting edge, and the general environment around the machine. When the fluid system remains stable, it supports tool life, process consistency, and a cleaner shop environment. As the chemistry and cleanliness of the system begin to drift, those same systems can start introducing variability into the machining process.

Occupational noise exposure and noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) are significant workplace problems globally. For hearing protection devices (HPDs) to provide adequate protection, they must fit properly and be comfortable to wear for a whole work shift. Many activities require using HPDs together with other personal protective equipment (PPE) such as protective eyewear. If not compatible, protection may be affected.

Workers don’t just encounter hazards one at a time. PPE is most effective when worn 100% of the time exposed. With the 3M Integrated Protection Program , 3M's PPE technologies and services work together to help encourage consistent use by addressing key worker needs.

Workers don’t just encounter hazards one at a time. PPE is most effective when worn 100% of the time exposed. PPE that isn’t properly sized or adjusted may not perform as intended – especially if other types of PPE are interfering with the proper donning.

For years, manufacturers handling aggressive chemicals have had to choose between bulky reusable gloves or disposable gloves that degrade quickly. See how Ansell’s TouchNTuff™ 93-800 hits the sweet spot.