Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of coating metal articles with a flexible, chemical-resistant, corrosion-resistant, and abrasion-resistant coating that can be optionally formed and optionally electroplated. In some examples, the articles are metal motor vehicle bumpers.

Abstract: A shear device is disclosed. The shear device includes a material guiding mechanism, a shear head including a shear blade disposed proximate the material guiding mechanism, and a linkage for translating a first movement of one of the shear head and the material guiding mechanism into a second movement of the other of the shear head and the material guiding mechanism. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A shear device is disclosed. The shear device includes a material guiding mechanism, a shear head including a shear blade disposed proximate the material guiding mechanism, and means for translating a first movement of one of the shear head and the material guiding mechanism into a second movement of the other of the shear head and the material guiding mechanism. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi-directional abrading machine for surface conditioning in the flat for elongated components, in particular, bumpers for motor vehicles. The machine comprises a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions are adjustable with respect to each other. The machine includes both rotating abrading drums and rotating abrading discs. The machine preferably includes a pair of top abrading drums as well as one bottom abrading drum. The two top abrading drums are provided at the infeed side of the machine while the one bottom abrading drum is provided at the outfeed side of the machine. A coolant spray is strategically directed to the abrading drums. Between the pair of top abrading drums and the bottom abrading drum are mounted two abrading discs.