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Here you’ll find useful technical tips, updates, and other articles showcasing how Vaniman products can help improve your productivity.
Metal Dust Collection for Golf Club Fitting (It’s a Different Game)
After working with companies like Nike Golf, PGA Superstore, and Club Champion, we've discovered that metal dust collection for club fitters is more than just "all in the hips". If you look at the top golf club fitting companies out there, you'll find they share one...
read moreFacility migration and building move.
For over 30 years, Vaniman has been headquartered in the quaint little town of Fallbrook, California with other production facilities sprinkled around the So-Cal area. As we continue to growth and the demand for Vaniman products increases, the company is moving to a...
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A Practical Guide to Dental Lab Suction Design
While there are many aspects to designing an efficient dental lab, proper suction design for dust collection is often overlooked. Keeping your work stations and lab area clean are highly important and without adequate dust collection, your lab can quickly become a...
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The Ultimate Guide for Conformal Coating Removal
Looking for an ultimate guide on conformal coating removal? We've compiled all the latest technical resources and standards to make your next PCB rework and repair job a breeze whether you're working with Silicone, Epoxy, Parylene, Acrylic, or Urethane. Enjoy! To...
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9 Surprising Things You Can Do With a Dental Sandblaster
Have you ever looked at a dental sandblaster and thought, “what else can I do with this thing?” Here at Vaniman, we know the answer to this question to be, “a lot”. In fact, micro sandblasters are used in more industries than you think. During the 33 years we’ve...
read moreChoosing a Micro-abrasive Sandblaster for Metal Finishing and Sandblasting
How to choose a micro sandblaster for abrasive metal finishing. Micro-abrasive sandblasters are preferred for metal finishing and surfacing applications over other post-processing methods because they are more precise, accurate, and customizable. This is accomplished...
read moreGlass Etching at Brown Ledge Summer Camp
David Schulte Glass Etching with a Sand Blaster
IDS 2015
Vaniman at the International Dental Show Cologne, Germany. March 2015. Vaniman Manufacturing Co., a leading supplier of quality dust collectors and micro abrasive blasters, announces that they will be attending the International Dental Show (IDS) in 2015. The...
read moreHow to Use Abrasive Blasting to Remove Coatings From PCBs
This guide will help you use abrasive blasting to remove coatings from PCB's and circuit boards. In particular, how to remove parylene remove various coatings, including conformal coating with abrasive blasting using a sandblaster. if you're looking for something more...
read moreAir Supply Connections for Blasters
Customers occasionally inquire about the best way to connect their new Vaniman sandblaster to their air supply. The type of tubing and hardware that is being used dictates the best method of connecting the sandblaster. 1/4” Outer Diameter (OD) Tubing All...
read moreWhat Causes Blockage In The Blasting System?
Moisture: One problem our micro-blasting customers run into, is that their system gets clogged and stops working properly. This can be due to excessive moisture in the system causing the blasting media to form clumps and obstruct media and air. Below is an example of...
read moreRED Dot Motor Replacement – Vanguard 2x, Voyager, Van-I-Vac, & Vanguard 1x
***The RED DOT MOTOR 97037 is replacing the "Blue Dot Technology" Motors 97006 & 97007*** ***The RED DOT MOTOR 97038 is replacing the "Blue Dot Technology" Motor 97005*** Diagnosing a bad motor 1. Motor sounds noisy. 2. Motor stops running or runs intermittently...
read moreCentral Vs. Single Station Dust Collection
Background The average size lab in the US employs 5-10 technicians. Most of these labs use a single or dual station dust collectors that are either integrated into the workbench or more typically, located on the floor beneath or next to the workbench. This type of...
read moreDr. Mark J. Friedman’s In-House Dental Lab
Who is Mark J. Friedman, DDS? Dr. Mark J. Friedman is a General Dentist who recently moved into a new office with his son Matt Friedman, DDS. They prefer doing a lot of their own lab work so Dr. Mark Friedman contacted Vaniman Manufacturing Co. to remedy his dust...
read moreWhat is the Cyclone Pre-filter Accumulator?
The Accumulator is Vaniman’s very own cyclone pre-filter. The attached dust collector pulls the air into the cyclone pre-filter’s vortex forcing heavier particles to fall into the Accumulator’s cup. This cup can easily be detached and emptied periodically. By reducing...
read moreGeneral Practitioner Vaheed Bayette D.D.S. and His In House Dental Lab
Dr. Vaheed Bayette - General Practitioner Located in San Diego, Dr. Bayette has been practicing for over 12 years and is highly recommended by his patients. He recently moved into a new office with an in house dental lab that can be seen below. "Vaniman took my vision...
read moreShaker Motor Replacement
Diagnosing a bad shaker motor 1. Shaker stops working 2. Shaker sounds noisy Installation Instructions Replacing a StoneVac Shaker with quick slide connectors: 1. Remove the eight (8) screws with a Phillips head screwdriver from the top panel of the StoneVac...
read moreCustomized Dust Collector for Engraving Machines Plus
What was the problem? Engraving Machines Plus is a company based out of Florida that sells engraving machines of different shapes and sizes. These machines are used to engrave metal tags, name plates, signs, engraving awards, and personalized tags like the ones found...
read moreLab Day West 2014
Vaniman Manufacturing Co. at Lab Day Garden Grove, California. May 2014. Vaniman Manufacturing, Co., a leading supplier of quality Dust Collectors and Micro Abrasive Blasters announces that they will be attending Lab Day West 2014. Lab Day West is a...
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