Fabrication & Cutting

Guyson Corp. offers its Model TR-900 through-belt conveyor blast systems with an oscillator to provide reciprocating motion of the blast guns, reduce the number of nozzles required for uniform coverage and lower the blasting machine's compressed air requirements.

Dapra's series of Biax hand-held, air-powered tools include lightweight grinders and variable-speed deburring machines.

Sunnen's patented multi-feed honing technology gives gear manufacturers a choice of tool-feed modes to achieve the shortest cycle times, lowest part cost, and longest abrasive life.

The HighLight D-Series, a new range of diode laser systems from Coherent Inc. delivers both high power and an increased range of "smart" output beam shapes.

A full line of cotton fiber mounted points that are ideally suited for EOAT (end-of-arm-tooling) in automated metal deburring and finishing applications is available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.

Scotchman Metal Fabricating Solutions introduces the Scotchman Pipe Notcher by ALMI.

A full line of CO2 lenses that feature a broad selection of focal lengths plus low absorption coatings for 100 Watt and up engraving and marking lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.

END USER: Aragon Surgical Inc., (650) 543-3100, www.aragonsurgical.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce costs when procuring a stainless steel part for a laparoscopic surgical device. SOLUTION: A contract manufacturer that stamps some previously machined part features and machines only the critical features.

Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools.

Many manufacturers apply finishes such as black oxide, metal plating, adhesives and sealants to their parts. One key question is whether to apply those finishes in-house or outsource the operation. For many shops, the decision is based on part volume, cost of capital and practical considerations.

Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. announces the latest addition to its coated carbide grade lineup, insert grade AC420K.

A full line of cotton fiber abrasive products for grinding, deburring, polishing, and finishing stainless steel, aluminum, and exotics is available from Rex Cut Products Inc.