Fabrication & Cutting

A line of ZnSe focusing lenses offered in various focal lengths for heavy steel cutting lasers which can be shipped overnight for field replacement are available from Laser Research Optics.

HemiPleat premium retrofit filter cartridges from Camfil APC fit most leading dust collector brands and are guaranteed to last longer than standard filters. HemiPleat filters use a patented pleating technology that exposes more filter media to the air stream to boost the performance of industrial dust collectors.

A game and hobby shop in Girard, Ohio, has taken 3D printing and laser cutting into an "infinite realm." The business, Infinite Realms, started with three men making pieces like rock formations, oil pits and satellites, which were sold online.

Today, parts cleaning mostly means to fulfill defined cleanliness specifications. In order to clean as economically as possible, the potential of the cleaning system needs to be fully exploited. This is often prevented by the cleaning container. With the MEFO-BOX system, Metallform has developed a solution whose well thought-out design offers key advantages.

Dry ice cleaning is an innovative cleaning technology that can save both time and money in nearly any manufacturing environment. It is similar to other types of media blasting, but the Cold Jet systems use recycled CO2 in the form of dry ice to clean and prepare surfaces.

DRESDEN, NY, July 09—Abtex Corp., a manufacturer of machine/brush deburring solutions, today announced that Jason Saner has been promoted to President.

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Supfina Machine Company, Inc., a manufacturer of surface-finishing systems and equipment, has promoted Dalaney Algiere to Product Engineer from her previous position as a Mechanical Engineer.

DRESDEN, NY, June 6, 2018 -- Abtex Corporation has recently added four professionals with varied skills in manufacturing and business.

By its very nature, high-nickel, iron or cobalt alloy steels, including Monel, Inconel, Incoloy, Invar, Rene and Hasteloy, are some of the most difficult materials to machine. Because these superalloys are designed to deliver high strength at extremely high temperatures in components often found in "hot" sections of engines and turbines, the stresses and heat generated during machining are considerable.

In today's competitive environment, everyone is on the lookout for ways make their business operations more profitable. Sometimes, simply cutting costs can seem like an attractive way to reach this goal. However, simply reducing the cost of equipment or a process is not a guarantee of success.

There are relatively small, budget-friendly machines on the market that might meet your needs.

Honing the edge of a cutting tool improves tool life, improves workpiece surface finish, reduces spindle load and reduces overall manufacturing cost.