Surface Finishing & Coating

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.

Crystallume is pleased to present an extensive new catalog, highlighting all of its diamond tools and DCC coating services. The 24-page catalog is rich with information to help machinists navigate the immense selection of diamond tools available for all of your machining needs

When a major fortune 500 aerospace company, who had built their reputation on being "dependable ," selected Guyson to design and build a custom grit blaster for batch processing gas turbine blades; its engineering team realized that this was something truly unique. The customer was involved throughout the design of the system and was impressed with how Guyson was able to completely blast the blades in one operation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For reliable online bath monitoring, the LiquiSonic analytical technology from SensoTech is used. The system measures the concentration of, for example, cleaning, anti-corrosive or quenching agents, continuously and in real time.

Novatec says its compact all-in-one 2CRD vacuum cleaning systems are suitable for the treatment of different parts and elaborate shapes, as they are complete and extremely flexible units. All cycles are programmable, combining sprays or immersion with ultrasonic under vacuum for highest results.