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Gear to go With Your Cutting Tools

September 3, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

So you’ve picked out the right cutting tool for the job? That’s great, but before you get started, don’t neglect a few key categories of things you’ll need to get the job done right: cutting tool fluids, safety equipment and deburring tools.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Cutting Tools, Prevention, Chemicals

How to Remove a Stuck Fastener

August 20, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

You’re working on a job that has a tight deadline. Wait, isn’t that every job? You hit the most annoying roadblock of all – a stuck fastener. A stuck nut or bolt can hinder your job in more ways than one.

Tags: How To, Fasteners, Cutting Tools

The Nuts and Bolts of Fastener Systems

August 14, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Fasteners come in many shapes and sizes, but threaded fasteners are the most common. Many have specific uses, but hex head cap screws are a popular choice and work well in numerous applications. They are not created equally, though, so knowing the basics of cap screws and their component parts will help you choose the right one for your job.

Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

Upgrade Your Fastener Knowledge

August 7, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Fasteners are an important component of many things we use every day, yet they often aren’t given much thought. It doesn’t seem like there is much to a cap screw or a nut, but they hold parts together and support weight loads. A faulty fastener assembly can mean catastrophic failure, resulting in equipment damage and downtime, lost productivity and personal injury.

Tags: Safety, Grade 8, Fastener, Grade 5

Kimball Midwest Launches KM-USA High Head Grade 8 Cap Screws

August 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to cap screw reliability, you don’t want to take any chances. Cap screws, especially top-of-the-line ones such as Grade 8, are used in critical applications in industries such as construction, agriculture, mining and many others. In many cases, failure could be catastrophic.

Tags: Made in America, Grade 8, KM USA, Fastener

How to Develop Talent in Your Auto Shop

July 26, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Is employee recruiting and retention an issue in your auto shop? It might be a challenge to find and keep good technicians, but giving them continuing education, training and development opportunities is as beneficial for you as it is for them.

Tags: Safety, Training, Automotive, Employee Engagement

Made in America: What Does it Mean?

July 2, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

There’s a certain pride that we Americans carry with us in everything we do, and that certainly includes what and who we choose to patronize with our hard-earned wealth. That’s why the simple “Made in America” label can mean so much.

Tags: Culture, American, Community, Quality Products, Made in America

Picking the Right Welding Equipment

June 28, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

When it comes to welding equipment, choices of what you can buy or rent to get the job done are endless. Perhaps you have your machine in house and just need to fill up on gases and electrodes. Or maybe you are looking to get it all covered.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job

Safety Should be Thought No. 1 When Welding

June 25, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Every day, accidents happen due to carelessness during welding operations. Sometimes it is as little as a minor burn, but other days it can be catastrophic.

Tags: Safety, Welding, Quality Products

Specialty Abrasives for Every Need

June 18, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

So far in our series focused on abrasives, we’ve covered an expansive variety of wheels and discs. But as we conclude, it’s time to review abrasives that exist for more specialized applications.

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Surface Conditioning, Surface Preparation, Specialty Abrasives

Surface Conditioning with Abrasives

June 7, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

The previous installments of this series covered cutting and grinding abrasives, which are used to shape your work piece. In many cases, you may wish to use a surface preparation/conditioning abrasive as the next step, to clean and polish your work piece for a finishing touch or to prepare it for painting.

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Surface Conditioning, Surface Preparation

The Nitty Gritty on Grinding Wheels and Discs

May 31, 2019 | by Kimball Midwest

Grinding wheels and discs aggressively and quickly shape and remove metal and are ideal to use when the finish doesn’t matter. Common uses include smoothing weld beads, removing rust, grinding edges and rapidly removing stock. They are often used in fabrication, trailer/equipment repair and general maintenance.

Tags: Abrasives, Quality Products, Best Tools for the Job, Grinding wheels, Grinding Discs

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