Fabrication & Cutting

My relationship with suppliers as of late can be summed up as, "no news is good news." Even so, just as we like to receive gratitude and recognition from our customers, it's important to remember that our suppliers should be recognized and their value shouldn't be overlooked.

A shot peening process that removes distortion from thin ceramic parts.

A line of low absorption laser CO2 lenses that run cooler than standard lenses to provide focal length stability and help assure consistent cut quality is available from Laser Research Optics.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduces a line of USA-made surface conditioning belts designed for work in wet or dry applications including cleaning, finishing, blending and deburring.

The NC post-processor is an often overlooked piece of the chain between the CAM system and the machine's CNC, according to the Get With The Program column in the May 2012 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering.

Renishaw's new laser melting additive-metal manufacturing process is capable of producing fully dense metal parts direct from 3D CAD data using a high-powered fiber laser.

Hypertherm announced the availability of Duramax retrofit torches for five more plasma cutting systems: the Powermax600, Powermax800, Powermax900, MAX42 and MAX43.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Paradigm Diamond and CBN Wheels which are positioned in the "Best" tier of Norton grinding products.

Water jet manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. introduces the ECO-JET Waterjet Pump.

Aluminum parts that are anodized using electrical energy or chromate conversion coated can offer wear and corrosion resistance, among other benefits.

When choosing among coated-abrasive flap discs to remove metal and finish parts, grit size is just the beginning.

Laser Design Inc. announced the unveiling of its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D.