Advanced manufacturing isn’t limited to specific industries. It can incorporate emerging technologies, but it’s not just about innovative equipment either. According to a report from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, advanced manufacturing is “composed of efficient,...

Did you know that the automotive aftermarket is a $36-billion industry? Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket auto parts manufacturers, car dealers, installers, retailers, and restoration specialists all want the best deals and hottest products for their stores, shops, warehouses, and garages.   Where...

The metal forming, fabricating, and welding industries are facing challenges. According to the October 2015 Business Conditions Report from the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA), one-third of metal forming companies reported declines in daily shipping levels for each of the last...

PRI 2015 is where you’ll find more racing products than anywhere else on Earth. Sponsored by the Performance Racing Industry (PRI), the annual PRI Show in Indiana joins leading suppliers with motivated buyers from all 50 U.S. states and 70+...

Do you need to clean auto parts such as oil pumps, wheels and wheel bearings, lug nuts, or engine and brake components? What about machined parts such as valves and gears?   Parts wash brushes from Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM)...

Piston rings do more than seal the gap between the piston and the cylinder wall. By preventing exhaust gases from entering the crankcase, these engine components prevent power loss. This is especially important in high-performance engines such as the powerplants...

High-performance brake rotors don’t just support braking at high speeds. They dissipate the heat that’s generated at the interface between the brake pad and the brake rotor. Often, members of the performance racing industry choose drilled or slotted brake rotors...

Have you downloaded your copy of the Nampower Resource Guide yet? Even if you have, you may have missed something important. In the section called “Typical NamPower Applications”, this free technical book from Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) describes the many uses...

The 1959 Cadillac is prized for its sharp tailfins, distinctive roofline, and decorative front grille. Under the hood, a massive V8 engine came standard in models like the Cadillac Eldorado and the Cadillac Deville.   Today, classic car buyers are...

The Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM) Blog is ending the year by looking back at how we’ve helped readers find solutions to surface finishing challenges.    As a full-line manufacturer of flexible honing tools and industrial brushes, we’ve covered plenty of topics...

The Remington Model 870 is the world’s best-selling shotgun. Since 1951, over ten million of these pump-action firearms have been made. For M870 owners, the shotgun that matters most is the one that’s held in their hands.   A firearm’s...

When restoration expert Rich Pekelney wanted to improve the surface finish of a World War II wet-mount gun, he tried hand-scraping and sanding. Pekelney then tried spring-loaded honing tools, but these rigid hones wore out quickly and affected the bore...