Metal Spinning for Nearly a Century A Look Inside our Process: Metal Spinning Metal Spinning has been deeply connected to our roots since our establishment in 1929. When we began forming metals, TMS was solely a metal spinning company. It wasn’t until shortly after our establishment when we started adding new processes to our wheelhouse, […]
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What is the Trimming Process and How is it Performed? Trimming is a process used to remove excess material to achieve a desired shape, size, and finish, while removing burrs and smooths out sharp edges. To trim a part, it is put on a lathe and processed by a highly skilled metal spinner, or a
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The Metal Finishing and Polishing Process The polishing process is a secondary metal fabrication process that is done to create a smooth and shiny surface by utilizing abrasives or chemical treatment, and can be done by hand or robotic automation. The purpose of adding a finish or polish is to improve the appearance by creating
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Metal Fabrication: What is the Beading and Edge Rolling Process? Beading and edge rolling are the metal forming processes of adding a radius, raised edge, or indented ridge along the edge of a piece. This process is done to increase stability and durability of the part, and can also increase its functionality by allowing for
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