For most companies, navigating financial challenges has become particularly difficult in the midst of the current Coronavirus crisis. Metalworking and fabricating workshops are no exception. As we approach full reopening, it is also a great opportunity to revisit existing production methods and find new cost-effective techniques. Given its effectiveness and affordability, the electrochemical method of…
A comprehensive guide to Cougartron weld cleaning brushes.0Successful weld cleaning is all about finding the right equipment for your production requirements. This is becoming more and more difficult given the increasing number of options available on the market. For example, our product range is constantly expanding with the introduction of new machines, brushes, liquids, and…
Waste water disposal after electrolytic weld cleaning The importance of proper waste disposal in modern industrial production cannot be emphasized enough. When it comes to weld cleaning, the way in which the waste is disposed of depends on the method applied. Traditional methods such as chemical pickling result in expensive and complicated waste disposal practices….
Thanks to the effective utilization of the electrochemical method, Cougartron machines deliver outstanding metal marking results. The electrochemical process is based on a combination of electrical current and specially developed marking fluids. This principle remains the same regardless of whether you use one of our dedicated marking machine sets or etching set for our weld cleaners. The…
Electrolytic weld cleaning is a simple and straightforward post-weld cleaning and finishing process. As with any industrial activity, there are procedures you can follow to further improve your production and avoid unwanted results. Without further ado, here are the most essential do´s and don’ts of electrolytic weld cleaning – carefully selected by our industry experts….
Introducing Cougartron MK6120 Electrochemical marking is one of the most convenient methods of marking metal parts, tools, and components. This being said, one of the few challenges associated with this process is achieving high color consistency when producing larger markings. Well, this has been the case until now. When it comes to smaller markings, our…
How does electrolytic marking affect metal surfaces? For many potential new users, electrolytic marking and the way in which this process affects metal surfaces can be a real enigma. In fact, a large number of questions we receive as part of our Ask Cougartron Q/A project are related to this topic. YOUR QUESTION: How does electrolytic marking…
How well can Cougartron machines clean MIG welds? Welding is a widespread form of metal fabrication covering processes such as TIG, MIG, Stick, and Oxy-Fuel welding. Thanks to its simplicity and affordability, MIG (Metal Inert Gas) is probably the most common welding method among both industry professionals and hobbyists. The technical name for this process is Gas Metal Arc…
(Electro) Polishing – Why is it done? Surface deformation, cross-contamination, and corrosion are some of the prominent side-effects of industrial metal fabrication. To resolve these issues, we often use a combination of different metal finishing methods, polishing being one of them. The end-goal of the process is a smooth metal surface devoid of imperfections and contaminants. Needless to say,…
What is pickling and why is it dangerous? Various treatment methods are employed on stainless steel to restore its corrosion resistance following operations such as cutting and welding. One of the most common methods is chemical pickling, which mainly involves the use of a special mixture sometimes referred to as the pickling paste. Chemical pickling is, without a doubt,…