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Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing

August 16, 2024 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Xuron Tools for 3D Printing.

I wrote a blog post about Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing years ago. At that time, 3D printers were not readily accessible to the average consumer or small manufacturer. They were mainly used for making prototypes and everything about the process seemed intimidating (at least to me).

Speed ahead to 2024, and 3D printing has evolved. It seems nothing cannot be created with this technology – even human organs and body parts (known as bioprinting). 3D printing in 2020 also allowed many people to get creative during extended periods at home. We all saw stories of people making face mask extenders, face shields, and more.
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Filed Under: Consumer Products, Industrial Products, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters Tagged With: 170-II, 3D Printing, 450, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Model Hobby Tools, Pliers

Chainmaille Pliers: 6 of the Best Chainmail Tools by Xuron®

August 15, 2024 by Abby Robey 15 Comments

Six of the Best Chainmail tools by Xuron®.

If you’re new to chainmaille, the array of tools and materials available can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the six best chainmaille pliers made by Xuron®. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert chainmail jewelry maker, these pliers will help make your work easier and faster. So, let’s get started!

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Filed Under: chainmaille, Jewelry Making Tagged With: 451, 475, 483, 485FN, 486, 487, Chainmaille, Jewelry Making, Pliers

FAQ: How To Replace Springs & Keep Tools Well Maintained

June 3, 2024 by Abby Robey 9 Comments

How to replace springs and keep Xuron® tools well-maintained.

Recently, we’ve had a few questions from customers asking how to replace springs on their tools and how to keep them (tools) cleaned and well-maintained.  I thought I’d share……
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Filed Under: Fishing, Industrial Products, Jewelry Making, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters, Model Railroading, Pliers & Forming Tools, Scale Modeling Tagged With: Hand Tools, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, Warranty

Unleashing Creativity: How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Model Railroading

April 25, 2024 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

The intersection of 3D printing-model railroad.

The model railroading scene isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days of cardboard cutouts and simplistic skeletal frames of trains. In the current era, where design technology reigns supreme, model railroading has transformed into a fine art form. Now, with the help of 3D printing, technology is again reshaping this hobby, putting complex, custom designs literally at the fingertips of enthusiasts. This article will explore how 3D printing tools, specifically Xuron® Models 410T, 410A, and Model 450 TweezerNose™ Pliers, have become indispensable to the creative process and hobbyists at every skill level.

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Filed Under: Model Railroading Tagged With: 3D Printing, 410A, 410T, 450, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, Sprue Cutter

Say Goodbye to Traditional Tweezers with Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers

January 22, 2024 by Abby Robey 4 Comments

Say goodbye to traditional tweezers and upgrade your modeling toolkit with the revolutionary Xuron® 452 Holding Pliers! With a rich history of excellence in the plastic scale modeling industry, Xuron Corporation is thrilled to introduce our latest innovation to modelers worldwide.
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Filed Under: Scale Modeling Tagged With: 452, Pliers

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Founded in 1971, Xuron Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers of ergonomic, electronics-grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, wire processing, hobby, craft, jewelry, and fishing industries.

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