Fabrication & Cutting

Nickel-base superalloys can withstand hot and tough conditions, but are difficult to machine. With the right approach, machinists can keep their cool when cutting them.

Swiss Automation's success is based on machining complex parts quickly, accurately and consistently.

Metal surface cleaners and conditioners from Birchwood Casey improve black oxide coating and other metal finishing processes.

With the addition of ceramic filament brushes, Abtex Corp. can now offer a wider selection of filament materials, as well as an unlimited number of shapes and sizes for every conceivable application.

Superior Abrasives has launched a new line of Ceramic Cartridge Rolls.

Norton has introduced BlueFire zirconia aluminum portable foundry wheels for the metal fabricating industry.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a new large angle grinder to its Metabo Metal Masters series, the W26-230.

END USER: Acumed LLC, (888) 627-9957, www.acumed.net. CHALLENGE: Accurately direct high-pressure coolant on Swiss-style machines to control chips when turning. SOLUTION: A Swiss-style insert holder with high-pressure, through-coolant capability. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Streamliner & Associates Inc., (814) 440-1548, www.streamlinertools.com

Knowledge of the different facets of sawing can make the process more productive.

Recycling coolant pays big dividends for job shops.

The CS-70NC is a CNC automatic carbide cold saw, a high performance sawing solution for cutting high alloy, carbon, non-ferrous, and tool steel grade materials with ease. The Baileigh Industrial machine features a heavy duty design with the carbide saw blade mounted to a ridged blade containment system tied to a heavy hydraulic pivot system (note: servo to ball screw is available if required). This heavy containment system and pivot are said to allow for little vibration producing only the highest tolerances and surface finish, according to the company's YouTube channel.

A line of small, thin-profile Type 1 cotton fiber abrasive wheels for deburring slots, gears, stampings and castings, and cleaning pipe threads is available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.