Fabrication & Cutting

Exair Corp.'s new PEEK Super Air Nozzles deliver strong blowing force while providing non-marring protection should the air nozzle come in contact with other surfaces.

Xebec Deburring Technologies LLC has expanded its product line for cross-hole deburring with the CH-PM-5R-C01 ceramic stone tool.

Can robots improve your deburring operation?

Gravograph Inc., a laser engraving solutions company based in Duluth, Ga., recently announced the launch of its new laser solution for marking on metals and plastics: the LS100EX YAG.

Engis Corp. says its FastLap lapping and polishing system has been engineered specifically to meet the demand for super-high finish lapping and polishing processes and can achieve sub 0.1 microinch Ra finished lapped surfaces.

Flow International Corp. has announced the launch of the Paser 4 Ultra Component Life (UCL) abrasive waterjet cutting head.

Applications, accuracy issues and infrastructure requirements for large-part machine tools.

Machine Technology column by Dr. Scott Smith.

Productive Times on Tulsa Machine Works Inc., 918-834-0911. Challenge: Reduce tooling costs when milling crankshafts. Solution: Tool repair and modification services. Solution Provider: Carbide Tool Services Inc., 800-243-9577, www.carbidetool.com.

Productive Times on Sun Manufacturing Co., 832-448-http://www.ctemag.com/aa_pages/2012/1201, www.sun-mfg.com. Challenge: Efficiently drill through-holes in 4130 steel parts. Solution: A modular, indexable-insert drill that eliminated pecking cycles. Solution Provider: Kennametal Inc., 800-446-7738, www.kennametal.com.

Finishing hardened workpieces on multitask machines that provide grinding and hard turning and/or hard milling capabilities can prove beneficial.

Productives Times: Proactive progress. End user: Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant. Challenge: Improve productivity and maximize quality when machining aluminum heads. Solution: Replaceable-head reamers with PCD cutting edges. Solution provider: Mapal Inc.