Fabrication & Cutting

Joining Technologies Inc., which makes industrial laser applications, has introduced its latest innovation—the Infinite Web™ 355 laser cutting and welding system for splicing iron and nickel-based strip alloys. The unique all-in-one design incorporates laser welding and cutting with a single head.

Kimberly-Clark Professional recently introduced its highest-performing wiper to date—the WypAll X90 Cloths, which reportedly provide 75 percent more oil absorption and 35 percent more water absorption than WypAll X80 Wipers.

Exair Corp.'s new Precision Safety Air Gun is lightweight and comfortable to operate during periods of extended use.

Cleaning a sump today no longer means shutting down the machine for a half a day while someone bails the slimy coolant from the sump with a bucket. Sump cleaning today, using a high-vacuum sump cleaner, can be done in a matter of minutes. CECOR's small propane-powered sump cleaner (Model SP50-175PL6) delivers powerful pumping without electric outlets or air drops.

END USER: Honda of America Manufacturing Inc., (937) 498-4545, www.honda.com. CHALLENGE: Deburr camshafts to keep pace with engine production while enhancing workpiece flexibility. SOLUTION: A special deburring machine that's suitable for more than one size of camshaft combined with a magnetic conveyor to remove the fines. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Cinetic Automation Corp., (248) 477-0800, www.cineticusa.com

Get With The Program column for the October 2010 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

Nanotechnology opens up new coating possibilities and performance.

CLEARLOK Polyurethane Sealant from Birchwood Casey provides a clear, hard, high gloss protective finish over trivalent zinc chromate finishes without significant dimensional change.

What is the real cost of a cutting tool when it is applied? Carefully controlled tests provide the answer.

KMT Waterjet Systems has introduced the Streamline PRO 100,000 psi/7.000 bar waterjet pump.

Three types of quick-change abrasive discs for grinding, blending, and putting a smooth final finish on aluminum, steel, and stainless steel fabrications are available from Rex-Cut Products Inc.

Zebra Skimmers Corp., a manufacturer of oil skimmers and fluid maintenance equipment, introduces Uncle Earl's Soap in liquid and foam form and new scents.