Fabrication & Cutting

An optics cleaning kit that includes everything necessary for removing spatter and dirt in the field to help prevent coating damage and improve transmission is available from Laser Research Optics.

The 'thickest' PVD coating for cutting tools.

Laser-assisted sheet metal machining.

Tips and techniques for improving bandsaw blade life and performance.

AccuStream has redesigned its popular AS Series intensifier pumps to maximize output, increase energy efficiency and offer more robust control.

Aero Clean SLC enhanced water-based cleaning products are available from Chemtool Inc.

CECOR introduces the Extra Power Combination Coolant Sump cleaner/Dispenser, Model CP50-200/200CB5, for coolant recycling programs in larger metal machining operations.

The Eriez HydroFlow line of centrifuge filter systems feature an open rotor bowl fitted with a long-life, removable flexible liner.

The new 700-Jet Holders, carried by FLP Tooling Inc. offer coolant right to the tool tip for the Applitec 700 Series insert line.

Ever since the introduction of VDA 19, the task of monitoring technical part cleanliness has grown vastly in importance, not only in the automotive industry. One major drawback of cleanliness testing used to lie in the associated time-consuming and costly laboratory methods.

Manufacturers are increasingly being asked to remove volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and EPA regulated metals from their facilities. The TRU TEMP low temperature black oxide system from Birchwood Technologies is reportedly safe and simple to operate and serves as a direct replacement for conventional high temp black oxide.

A line of Type 1 cotton-fiber abrasive wheels that are an effective alternative to unitized wheels for automated stainless steel deburring applications is available from Rex Cut Abrasives.