General Machining & Manufacturing Processes

JW Winco Inc. offers an expanded range of rod end bearings, including GN 648.1/GN 648.2 steel zinc-plated, tapped type or with threaded stem and GN 648.5/GN 648.6 stainless steel, tapped type or with threaded stem.n n

Madison Chemical introduces RP GOLD, a versatile water-based rust preventive that provides long-term indoor storage protection for ferrous and copper alloys. Applied to previously cleaned parts by immersion, manual spray or recirculated spray methods, RP GOLD leaves a nearly invisible, dry-to-the-touch film that provides up to four weeks of protection (or longer when used at higher concentrations).

Magid introduces the TriTek Palm – a flexible, dual-layer glove coating that provides oil grip without saturation.

Magid introduces AeroDex – a first-to-market, lightweight shell technology. AeroDex delivers extremely lightweight 360° A4 cut resistance that is over 50 percent lighter than a comparable Cut A4.

Boeing Co. has begun a sweeping transformation of its quality system, including the use of smart tools and automation. It also will eliminate thousands of quality checks because they are no longer necessary. The company told its union that it will cut about 450 quality inspector positions this year and potentially a similar number next year.

PI's new L-412/V-412 linear stage family is designed for high-precision industrial automation and positioning applications with medium loads. Both linear motor-driven and ballscrew-driven versions are offered to cover high speed motion and to provide high push/pull force for vertical applications.

Kyocera Precision Tools introduces new economical double-sided, multiple-edge PCBN inserts with HH chipbreaker for machining hardened material with excellent chip control. These PCBN inserts are design for optimized small DOC finishing for workpieces that are 55 HRC or harder.

Weldcote Metals, a division of Zika Group, introduced its line of C-PRIME and C-PRIME PLUS ceramic flap discs. Weldcote's C-PRIME flap discs feature strong polyester backing for aggressive grinding applications that do not require excessive flexibility.

When it comes to cost-saving techniques, many manufacturers instinctively look toward making cuts; this could mean anything from laying off employees to pulling back on new technology. However, these methods can bring down morale and quash innovation, which allows competitors to get ahead.

Many segments of the metalworking industry require cooling lubricants with high purity (NAS 7/8 or 3-5 µm). With the KFA 1500, the machine manufacturer VOMAT provides a highly efficient, low-maintenance ultrafine filtration system for tool manufacturers and regrinders that promises optimal quality even with very large batch sizes.

YG-1 announced its latest promotion on its world-renowned Blue Ring Tap lineup. The promotion features 28 individual tap bundles, including spiral-flute and spiral-point taps in inch and metric sizes.

Precision Cutting Tools has improved it's 360 series endmill for 2019. The design consists of the eccentric OD, a sharp corner, a larger gullet and a ground 1° radial land.