Critical Mass
Mass finishing parts at the machining center offers economic advantages.
Operation / Process
Fabrication & Cutting
Advancements enable ceramic inserts to tackle machining applications
Advancements enable ceramic inserts to tackle difficult machining applications.
True Hole Technology
Two specific concerns with plasma holes are the taper and the ding or divot that is present on the interior of the hole. Both of these cut quality issues prevent a bolt from being able to pass through the hole; therefore, operators typically would have to perform secondary operations in order to improve the roundness of the hole to the point where a bolt would cleanly fit. After years of research, Hypertherm developed True Hole Technology in order to address these concerns.
CL-900 Fiber Laser
Cincinnati Inc. expands its laser cutting product line with introduction of the CL-900 series fiber laser cutting systems.
Specialty Flex-Hones
Brush Research Manufacturing Co. Inc. has created a line of specialty Flex-Hones designed to blend and radius sharp edges and remove microburrs on chamfered holes eliminating stress risers caused by the chamfering operation.
EnergyMax Sensor
Coherent Inc. has expanded their meterless laser measurement concept with a new range of energy sensors in which all meter electronics are miniaturized and integrated within the sensor head cable.
Carbide burs from Rex-Cut Products
A full line of carbide burs that are offered in a variety of styles and shapes and are ideal for weld preparation and removal applications is available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.
The Hole Edge
Machining a clean, straight and in-tolerance hole through a part is not the only requirement for many holemaking applications. In many cases, hole entrances and exits are also critical to part functionality.
Pero R1
Peros R1 vacuum solvent cleaning systems from ZPS America LLC is suitable for any type of machined or formed metal components that can fit into a standard 530 x 365 x 250mm basket (other sizes are available as special order).
TKO-10-DP
Keller developed the TKO-1 0- DP pump/skimmer specifically for the dye penetrant application.
Metal Surface Drum Sander
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has introduced a metal surface drum sander and flap wheel drum line for large scale metal finishing.
HTG Series Tube Hones
Sunnen Products Co.'s new HTG series tube hones are designed as oil field workhorses with high-volume throughput and increased part capacity.