--- title: Vulcan Engineering Co. | Blog | Metal Conditioning Equipment (2) description: "Metal Conditioning Equipment | Vulcan Engineering Co. | Blog: Learn more about foundry process, news, and events here. 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Though hardly recognizable in its 21st century mode, the **Mid-West Machine™** traveling grinders utilize PLC’s and computers for its automatic grinding and sequencing operations along with the most technologically advanced components. This insures the most effective material removal machine on the market today. Along with grinding equipment **Mid-West Machine™** designs and manufactures various types of peripheral handling equipment to work in conjunction with its grinders. **Mid-West Machine™** has set the standard of the industry for decades and will continue to do so for future decades. [Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-advantage_traveling-grinders) Posted on: August 09, 2018 09:00 AM - in [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly) ## [The Steel Industry Comeback](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback) [![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Icons/Up-3-percent.png)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback) ## Good Signs for the Future of Steelmakers According to an article published on IndustryWeek.com in December, the Steel Industry is finally thriving again after years of bleak news in the U.S. and European markets. Here are a few signs pointing to a prosperous outlook. [Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/steel-industrys-comeback) Posted on: February 08, 2018 08:24 AM - in [Insider](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/insider), [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly) ## [Mid-West Machine™ 6840T with a Large Vertical Reach Boom](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach) [![](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/hubfs/Images/Traveling-Grinder-6840T-6-800x431.jpg)](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach) Vulcan’s new traveling grinder offers a larger work envelope as well as updated controls and hydraulics systems. Vulcan Engineering Co. introduces its newest addition to the **Mid-West Machine™** line of Metal Conditioning Equipment with the 6840T. This Traveling Grinder incorporates a longer boom, providing a larger work envelope to process material within 68 inches (1725 mm) horizontal, 40 inches (1015 mm) vertical reach. [Read More >>](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/mid-west-machine-6840t-large-vertical-reach) Posted on: August 01, 2017 02:59 PM - in [News](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/news), [Metal Conditioning Equipment](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment), [Monthly](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/monthly) [← Older posts](https://blog.vulcangroup.com/topic/metal-conditioning-equipment/page/1) #### Call Us: 1 (205) 663-0732 **Located outside of the US? [Click Here](http://www.vulcangroup.com/contact-us) for location information and international phone numbers.** #### News **Find out about the latest products, technology, and trade events we are involved in. 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