There are as many variables in manufacturing diamond tooling as there are diamond manufacturers. So which specific variables should you concern yourself with and why?
Tools & Equipment
The right tools and equipment can be the winning combination for a successful project.
Match the Concrete Mix with the Right Equipment
Too often mixing decorative overlays becomes an afterthought or path of least resistance process. This is the drill and paddle I have used for years, so it must be OK. Worse yet, and I am guilty of this, those of us on the training and manufacturing side default to whatever mixer is provided when we show up for a product demonstration.
Trends in Concrete Curbing Equipment
Keeping up with the newest trends in the concrete curbing market. Take a look at four awesome concrete curbing machines.
The New Product Made from Recycled Concrete: Eckocrete
The material has crushed recycled concrete for aggregate and fly ash waste from coal mills for the base. Other industrial byproducts provide nanofibers for crack reduction and nanoparticles for surface density to reduce water penetration.
Lightning Strike Roller Screed from Lura Enterprises Inc.
The Lightning Strike Roller Screed first made its name at the 2007 World of Concrete show, where it won the Most Innovative Product Expert’s Choice award in the placement tools and equipment category.
Decorative Concrete Tips:
Cleaning a Pump Sprayer
Sprayers can be a real pain in the neck when they don’t work right, so I’d like to share a procedure that has worked well for us through the years. This was developed after throwing away a mountain of spent sprayer cans!
Three Tips for Selecting the Right Molding Compound
There are many molding compounds available, so it’s important to get one that’s appropriate for the application at hand.
Picking the Right Sprayer
Viscosity and solids usually dictate the pressure required, with higher viscosity or higher solids dictating higher application pressure.
Choosing the Right Vacuum Cleaner
For many contractors, a shop or industrial vacuum may be an afterthought. At the very least, you may not put a whole lot of time into choosing the vacuum that specifically fits your company’s needs.
Concrete Mixers are Perfect for Mixing Small Batches
As you know, there are plenty of situations when you mix your own concrete rather than having it delivered from the ready-mix plant. Whether you are proposing stain, exposed aggregate or stamped concrete, a mixer is a great option for creating samples.
