Custom Carbon & Graphite Machining

14 Jul

Graphite Use in Precious Metals Processing

Graphite and Precious Metals Graphite plays an essential role in the processing of precious metals, particularly in refining, alloying, and purification processes. Although creating graphite molds for gold ingots or jewelry production doesn’t make up the bulk of our business at Semco, we do think the components we machine for the precious metal industry are pretty cool and exciting. Let’s start by going over some ways graphite is used in the processing of precious metals. Graphite Molds and Graphite Crucibles Graphite molds and graphite crucibles are widely used in the melting and casting of precious metals. Graphite's high melting point...

28 Jun

Happy Retirement to Dave Myers, Semco Materials Manager

In the midst of a busy season of graphite machining, updating equipment, and beginning new initiatives, it is important to take a moment to bid a fond farewell to a valued employee, Dave Myers. After 13 years working for Semco Carbon as a Materials Manager, Dave Myers retired this past week. His contributions to Semco cannot be overstated. Dave will be especially remembered for how he brought stability and predictability to his department. Dave trained many employees, quite a few who are still with us. His management style empowered the personnel in the department to be better and to work...

20 Jun

The Carbon Material Par Excellence, Synthetic Graphite

Among carbon materials, synthetic graphite is one of the most fascinating and has found its place in a wide range of industries due to its unique properties. At Semco, we work with various forms of graphite, but synthetic graphite stands out as a highly valuable and versatile variant. With its exceptional electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and mechanical strength, synthetic graphite has become a game-changer in advanced industries. We’re taking a step back here from the details of machining graphite components in order to explore the remarkable properties and applications of this unique carbon material. We’ll also try to shed light...

12 Jun

EDM Graphite Machining

Some metal fabrication jobs, especially ones that cannot be done properly with a grinder or where milling graphite won’t work, are best done using EDM graphite machining, including wire EDM. In fact, graphite has become indispensable to the field of electrical discharge machining (EDM). At Semco Carbon, we have harnessed the full potential of EDM graphite machining to provide our clients with unparalleled precision and efficiency. In this post, we will delve into the world of EDM graphite machining and explore the numerous benefits it brings to the table, as well as the challenges posed by machining parts to be...

29 May

Welcome Alan Smith, Our New CAD/CAM Expert

Semco is always delighted to welcome new members to our graphite machining team. It is a special pleasure to introduce Alan Smith, our new process engineer with years of experience in computer-aided machining and mechanical design engineering. Alan comes to us with extensive CAD/CAM experience and training. Alan Smith and Family Alan is a family man with many interests. Before we get to the family side of Alan’s life (a big side), let’s discuss what Alan does in his free time. He enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as riding ATV’s, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, fishing, and boating. In addition...