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Tufnol Case Histories: Tufnol withstands an acid test

TUFNOL etch baskets are giving four times the life of their metal predecessors at the Derby works of Rolls-Royce Ltd. The baskets, which are constructed of Whale brand fabric base TUFNOL sections, are used to hold components while they are immersed in a solutions of hydrofluoric-ferric sulphate. This process reduces the size of the metal…

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Tufnol Case Histories: Tufnol Provides a Pattern

TUFNOL reduces wear and prolongs stylus performance. Produced from Carp brand TUFNOL, these master patterns can be used repeatedly for the copy-machining of precision forging dies, without need for stylus regrinding after each operation. Accurate to within 0.0015 in., the TUFNOL laminated plastics patterns are used on this electronically controlled ‘Nassovia’ copy miller, at the…

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