Fabrication & Cutting

END USER: Form Tool Technology Inc., (803) 788-3686, www.formtooltech.com. CHALLENGE: Polish flutes of drills and other round tools to enhance chip evacuation. SOLUTION: Diamond-abrasive polishing wheels. SOLUTION PROVIDER: 3M Abrasive Systems Div., (866) 279-1288, ext.

Equipment and media options for cleaning automotive parts.

Machining fiber-reinforced composite materials with fiber and other types of lasers can be an effective option.

The use of plastic medical parts is growing, and in certain applications machining them is advantageous and even essential.

Metabo Corp. has introduced a line of Pyramid abrasives for use with its INOX tools that offer a better, more consistent finish than traditional metalworking abrasives, while providing high stock removal.

Coherent Inc. has expanded its MATRIX series of diode-pumped, solid-state lasers with a new model that delivers 10W of continuous wave power at 1064 nm.

Saint-Gobain Abrasive Inc.'s Norton brand has introduced two new Norton Quick Trim Flap Discs for the metal fabricating industry.

Pinpoint Laser Systems is introducing a new precision Microgage Bore Alignment Kit for industrial applications.

Joining Technologies Inc. announces plans to add new features and functionality to its innovative Infinite Web all-in-one coil joiner.

The Graymills model PL36-FB (freeboard) is the newest member of the durable, long established Handikleen line.

The new TL Series Liftkleen semi-automatic, immersion parts washer from Graymills offers operating capabilities and features commonly only found in high end equipment.

Adjustable finish boring heads allow for a range of diameters to be machined with one tool. Finish boring can take some time but achieves tight hole tolerance and fine surface finish requirements. And if a fine finish and tight tolerance are not required, rough boring might suffice.