Surface Finishing & Coating

Products • May 13, 2016

1 NPT Back Blow Air Nozzle

EXAIR's new 1 NPT Back Blow Air Nozzle has been designed to effectively blow debris and liquids from pipe or hose inside diameters, axle housings, bores, holes, internal threads and other internal part features found in hydraulic cylinders, gear boxes, differential housings and more. An array of holes provide a forceful 360 degree airflow to clear out coolant, chips and light oils from machining processes.

Products • May 6, 2016

VpCI-371 Coating

Cortec VpCIs offer a range of innovative options for reducing manufacturing costs and corrosion. In the case of VpCI-371, Cortec's protection reportedly rivals the corrosion resistance of stainless steel while significantly reducing material costs.

Articles • May 1, 2016 • Alan Levine

Get With The Program: Barrel-cutter CAM strategies

Barrel cutters are applied for specialized milling applications, and recent advancements in CAM software expand the use of these tools. Geometrically, a barrel cutter has a large cutting radius on its side that closely matches the curvature of a part's surface and allows a large step-over between passes. The result is cycle-time reductions of up to 90 percent when finishing while imparting fine surface finishes.

Products • April 27, 2016

Presto Black Blackening System

Manufacturers needing immediate corrosion protection on small quantities of parts can get it with all of the quality of larger finishing systems using Birchwood Technologies' Mini PRESTO BLACK line. The BK-1 line is a low-cost alternative and/or substitute for large scale finishing. This mini PRESTO BLACK room-temperature blackening system for iron and steel from Birchwood Technologies is great for small production operations that require robust corrosion resistance and galling protection on critical surfaces for machine components.

Products • April 27, 2016

CeramiX Bore Brushes

For optimal internal surface consistency and superior burr removal performance, Tanis Inc. says its CeramiX bore brushes will help you meet highest requirements for product quality and efficiency. Use on bores, internal edges and other complex components.

Products • April 27, 2016

Advanced Tool Coatings

Shape-Master Tool Co. has developed new combinations of PCBN grades and tool coatings for hard turning applications. The coatings are applied specific to each application. Manufacturers have experienced improved cutting performance and tool life.

Products • April 18, 2016

AMD-035 SuperStar Membrane Dryer

LA-MAN Corp. offers the AMD-035 SuperStar membrane dryer that provides ultraclean and ultradry compressed air specifically designed with the automotive industry in mind. This unique membrane dryer can be used where refrigerated dryers may be too large or electricity is not available or desirable.

Products • April 14, 2016

Compact Cleaning Systems

The standard Turbo-Clean system is ecologically and economically highly efficient, regaining 95 percent of production oils before cleaning the parts. All cleaning machines are designed to run in automated production lines, minimizing disposal, regaining production oil and avoiding internal transport.

Products • April 14, 2016

SurTec 414 Neutral Activator

As an alternative to mineral acids, the SurTec 414 neutral activator is able to remove efficiently rust and scales, e.g. after deburring processes and offers additional advantages for the operator. The product is nonhazardous, which means easy handling and higher workplace safety, according to the company.

Products • April 14, 2016

Deburring Systems

The key to success when individually deburring parts from bulk goods is the use of intelligent automation systems in connection with precise and accurate cleaning and deburring technology. Strama-MPS offers both main areas of expertise required for maximum outputs, i.e. automation and cleaning, and links them with reliable processes for superior cleaning and deburring results.

Products • April 14, 2016

High-Quality Cleaning Solutions

Solvadis GmbH offers high-quality cleaning solutions for the surface technology segment. The product range comprises both pure solvents and mixtures, such as nonchlorinated hydrocarbons, modified alcohols and aqueous cleaning agents, for a range of applications.

Products • April 14, 2016

40 kHz Ultrasonic Radial Probe

Keen to meet its customers' needs, SinapTec launched a new ultrasonic radial probe working at 40 kHz. The company's radial probes are designed to distribute an ultrasonic field on 360° along the probe's entire length.