Fabrication & Cutting

Videos • December 13, 2019

ORBITOOL deburring tool demo

Stanley Kroll, sales manager, J.W. Done Corp., took a few minutes during EMO 2019 to provide CTE with a guided demonstration of the company's ORBITOOL deburring tool product line.

Products • December 12, 2019

Lasertec 400 Shape for 5-Axis Laser Structuring

The new Lasertec 400 Shape expands the DMG MORI portfolio in 5-axis laser structuring into the range of large molds up to 3,350 mm x 1,350 mm x 1,000 mm with a workpiece weight of up to 20,000 kg.

Products • December 10, 2019

CorrVerter, Water-Based Rust Passivating Primer

Abrasive grinding and sandblasting are common ways to restore rusty metal surfaces and prepare them for painting. A much easier and very effective alternative is to coat the rust with CorrVerter, a water-based rust passivating primer from Cortec Corp.

Articles • December 4, 2019 • William Leventon

Additive Manufacturing Makes the Cut

GF Machining Solutions introduces horizontal wire EDM that quickly separates 3D-printed parts from build plates.

Products • December 4, 2019

Cool-Cut CO2 Laser Lenses

A line of low absorption CO2 laser lenses that are designed to run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability for consistent cuts has been introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Products • December 3, 2019

LT8.20 Laser Tube Cutting System

BLM Group USA has announced its LT8.20 laser tube cutting system that allows users to choose their preferred laser source, loader/unloader style and positioning of the peripheral equipment to maximize floor space. The LT8.20 can handle cutting diameters of up to 9.5" and bar weight up to 27 lb./ft.

News • December 2, 2019

Ceramic, plastic mass finishing consumables to account for 70% of consumption

Sales of mass finishing consumables are primarily driven by the increasing demand for surface finishing from various end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, and general and industrial engineering. As indicated in a new study, the global mass finishing consumables market is estimated to be valued at over US$180 million by the end of 2019, demonstrating moderate growth at a less than 5% CAGR during the forecast period, 2019 to 2029.

Products • November 19, 2019

WL-300A Laser Processing Workstation

Amada Miyachi America Inc. announces the new WL-300A laser processing workstation, configured for nanosecond-pulsed fiber laser applications. This laser workstation is a larger version of the LMWS laser marker workstation that is designed to accommodate larger parts.

Products • November 18, 2019

SG POLIFAN Z SG POWER STEELOX Flap Discs

PFERD has enhanced its lineup of Performance Line POLIFAN Z SG POWER STEELOX flap discs with the addition of a 6 in. (Type 29) disc in 40 and 60 grit in 7/8 in. arbor and 5/8—11 hub versions. Together with its impressive service life and high aggressiveness, the new flap disc, like other members of its product family, maintains consistent performance throughout the entire life of the flap disc yielding maximum economic efficiency for the user.

Products • November 13, 2019

Gen4 Standard Ion Air Knife

EXAIR's Gen4 Standard Ion Air Knife eliminates static electricity 30% better at low inlet pressures, which saves compressed air and money. Production speeds, product quality and surface cleanliness can improve dramatically. It eliminates static on plastics, webs, sheet stock and other product surfaces where tearing, jamming or hazardous shocks are a problem.

Products • November 5, 2019

3D CO2 Galvo Laser Modular Marking System

Radian Laser Systems announces its new industrial-grade, U.S.-made Radian Laser 3D CO2 galvo laser modular marking system. Radian Laser Systems has designed and manufactured a fast and small modular marking system.

Products • November 5, 2019

Aluma-Cling Blue Thickened-Gel Formulation

Madison Chemical introduces Aluma-Cling Blue, a moderately acidic, thickened-gel formulation for cleaning aluminum alloys, especially bright, decorative aluminum with no brushing. This phosphate-free product has excellent detergency and rinsing properties and is ideal for 5000 and 6000 series aluminum alloys and stainless steel surfaces.