Fabrication & Cutting

E-Z Burr's small-hole carbide series tools deburr the front and back of a hole in a single pass, and deburr hole diameters as small as 0.125".

A new series of aftermarket OEM-quality cavity and beam delivery mirrors for Trumpf lasers that are available from stock with 24-hour delivery is being introduced by Laser Research Optics.

Sound hoods for automated deburring and finishing equipment, to help industrial companies provide a safer, more comfortable environment for workers while achieving noise levels that meet regulatory agency requirements, are now available as standard and custom units from ALMCO Inc.

Mitsubishi Laser introduced a higher wattage 4.5kW resonator for all 2D lasers, replacing the formerly standard 4.0kW resonator.

The Freddy Ecovac 200 from Sanborn Technologies is a versatile sump cleaner that can provide both suction and discharge of fluids at the same time.

After a wrenching 2009, when parts manufacturers saw precipitous sales declines and orders and sales of machine tools and cutting tools also dropped sharply, the U.S. metalworking industry experienced a relatively strong recovery in 2010. Demand for manufactured products in developing markets, a rebound in the domestic auto market and inventory rebuilding by companies that had been holding off on orders helped fuel the recovery.

A line of cotton fiber mounted points that are ideally suited for use on stainless steel sinks, tables, countertops, and related fabrications are available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.

The 30-minute TRU TEMP low temp black oxide process is now available in a new Zero-Discharge configuration that totally eliminates the need for a drain connection. This new TRU TEMP system from Birchwood Casey utilizes Ion Exchange technology to purify and recycle the rinse waters, resulting in a "closed-loop" zero-discharge installation.

Pinpoint Laser Systems has developed a new roll alignment kit.

A line of Type 29 ceramic flap discs that provide aggressive stock removal with smooth operator control on steel, stainless steel and exotics has been introduced by Rex-Cut Products Inc.

Hypertherm announced the release of a new fiber laser cutting system that includes all components in one complete package.

Schreiner ProTech North America Inc. recently announced that its Color Laser Film for generating self-adhesive labels, signs and plates on Nd:YAG laser systems features emission-free engraving, high durability and reliable counterfeit protection.