Equipping toolchangers with nylon abrasive-filament brushes can greatly enhance process economics and the flow of parts. Case histories of in-machine deburring operations support these contentions, and the author describes how such systems should work.
This article describes the shapes and sizes of diamond particles produced through standard manufacturing processes. The uses for these different types of particles are also explained, with an emphasis on particles used in superfinishing powders and slurries.
This article describes reconditioning tools through hand honing, a process that can help a tool produce 20 percent more parts. In explaining the art of hand honing, the author reviews the hone materials and honing techniques to be used.
