Fabrication & Cutting

Products • May 13, 2013

RB-RXS-400 Spindle-Blast System

Guyson Corp. has introduced a rotary indexing spindle-blast machine that incorporates a robot nozzle manipulator and two auxiliary axes of coordinated robotic motion of its servomotor-driven spindles.

Products • May 13, 2013

Robotic Grit-Blast System

Guyson Corp. has engineered and manufactured a seven-axis robotic grit-blast system that automatically changes between blasting tools to perform critical surface preparation work around the exterior of complex-shaped components, as well as recesses and interior surfaces of the parts.

Products • May 13, 2013

Enduro-Flex and Enduro-Flex Turbo Finishing Discs

Walter Surface Technologies (WST) announced key enhancements to its cutting edge line of flap discs branded as Enduro-Flex and Enduro-Flex Turbo for metal finishing applications, earning high marks in finishing performance, removal rate and cost efficiency.

Products • April 13, 2013

EcoCSteam Part Cleaning System

With its EcoCSteam system, Durr Ecoclean has developed a new eco-friendly cleaning technology that reliably removes both particulate and film-type contamination from parts and surfaces of diverse materials without any use of chemicals.

Products • April 13, 2013

NamPower Abrasive Disc Brushes

Brush Research Manufacturing (BRM), makers of the Flex-Hone tool, is showing manufacturers how to automate deburring and surface finishing with professional-grade NamPower abrasive disc brushes in a just-released YouTube video.

Products • April 13, 2013

3015 NX-F Fiber Laser System

Mitsubishi EDM/Laser offers its new Fiber Laser line.

Articles • April 1, 2013 • Christopher Tate

Thin is in when cutting metal

In last month's column, the Shop Technology column observed that chip thinning is one of the key concepts programmers and machinists should understand. Presented in this month's column is further discussion about how chip thinning can enhance productivity.

Articles • April 1, 2013 • Susan Woods

Wrap it up

Machined metal parts require packaging to protect them in demanding handling, shipping and storage situations, including humid and outdoor environments. Part makers need be aware of how to protect their parts so their hard work is not lost to corrosion or damage.

Products • March 13, 2013

Low Pro and Low Boy Dust Collector Hoppers

Camfil APC has introduced two new dust collector hoppers for use where space constraints dictate the use of a low-profile dust collection system.

Products • March 13, 2013

CeramiCore Ceramic Laser Source

Trotec introduces a new line of CO₂ laser sources from US-based manufacturer Iradion Laser Inc.

Products • March 13, 2013

HYDROM Electrolyte Cleaning Unit

For manufacturers facing complex or stringent machining or finishing issues, electrochemical machining (ECM) is a notable process by which material can be removed inµm increments, reaching areas unreachable by other methods. To support the ECM process, Kennametal Extrude Hone has designed an electrolyte cleaning unit called HYDROM as an add-on to electrochemical machines.

Products • March 13, 2013

UltraFlex Surface Treatment

UltraFlex, a new portfolio of wear-resistant surface treatments from Kennametal, brings industry-leading wear performance to components with complex geometries in power generation, oil and gas, and many other industries.