Fabrication & Cutting

Metal Supermarkets, a supplier of small-quantity metals, named the six winners of its 10th annual Metal My Way contest.

The tool's shape is a dead giveaway. The tooling, which resembles a Christmas tree, is often used for finishing blade root grooves and blade roots of turbines, is alternatively known as a fir-tree design, or a pine-tree, or now, a Pagode Tree Cutter developed by cutting tool solutions provider EMUGE-FRANKEN.

Designed for cross holes in both manual and CNC applications, Orbitool deburring tools from J.W. Done feature a flexible shank and protective disc, allowing for selective material removal at intersecting edges. J.W. Done General Manager Stanley Kroll demonstrates how Orbitool is shown to effectively deburr complex contours and surfaces, particularly for brass parts.

Since May 2024, Intercable Tools GmbH, a more than 50-year-old manufacturer of connection technology and tools, has been using ultrasonic deburring technology from the German company UltraTEC innovation GmbH, part of the VOLLMER Group, to remove burrs from hydraulic units automatically and in a contact-free manner.

The nLIGHT Inc. company has announced the global launch of two new products: nfinity and ProcessGUARD, designed to meet advanced metal fabrication demands.

Ceratizit's new six-flute endmill tackles titanium and super alloys with advanced geometries, delivering superior stability, cutting performance, and tool life.

Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. announced the release of a premium barrel-finished bourbon; a bourbon that was featured on the Bourbon With The Editor podcast. Due to the nature of the barrels, the latest expression will be extremely limited and released in Kentucky only.

Engis Corp. unveils a hybrid bore-honing system integrating multi-stroke honing and single-pass finishing, enhancing precision for hydraulic spool valves.n

An overview of parts marking technologies for medical devices.

The compact system footprint is 2.1m x 4.8m, and all components are on one skid for easier transport and a faster, streamlined installation. Straightforward maintenance with dual chamber doors, easy-to-remove deposition shields, and quick access to all sources for target changes. The most recent version of our easy-to-use VaporTech coating system software interface.

Available with or without a keyway, Stafford Weldable Flange Collars are ideal for attaching gears, pulleys, sprockets, and other devices. They come in sizes ranging from 3/8" I.D. to 3" I.D. and specials can be made in other sizes and from weldable 316 stainless steel.

FABTECH, a metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event will occur in Orlando from October 15-17. This year's special events, which are free to all attendees unless noted, will feature a dynamic lineup of industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries.