SRD 3-55/2 and SRD 6-30/2
Dapra's series of Biax hand-held, air-powered tools include lightweight grinders and variable-speed deburring machines.
Operation / Process
Fabrication & Cutting
Latest in Fabrication & Cutting
Multiple-Feed Technology
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.
HighLight D-Series
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.
Cotton-Fiber Mounted Points
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.
Stamping out excess costs: Medical Manufacturing
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. SOLUTION PROVIDER: Connecticut Spring & Stamping, (860) 677-1341, www.ctspring.com
Groove Hard: Turning Performance
Grooving hardened steel parts with PCBN cutting tools.
DIY or outsource when applying finishes to parts?
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.
Laser Research offers full line of carbon dioxide lasers optics
A full line of CO2 laser optics featuring lenses and mirrors that are direct OEM replacements for popular high power steel cutting lasers is available from Laser Research Optics.
Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513
Waterjet manufacturer Jet Edge Inc. introduces the Mid Rail Gantry Model MR513 water jet cutting machine.
Proline Alignment Kit
Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing the new Pinpoint Proline Alignment Kit, a visual laser system for checking and measuring straightness, flatness, squareness, parallelism, leveling, and many other tasks.
Grade AC420K
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. announces the latest addition to its coated carbide grade lineup, insert grade AC420K.
Rex Cut offers full line of cotton fiber abrasive products
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.
