Surface Finishing & Coating

Master Bond EP21TPFL-1AO is an electrically insulative, two part epoxy polysulfide system.

Vapormatt has launched a new washing and drying machine, which is designed to both clean and dry wet blasted cemented carbide inserts at one station prior to coating.

Guyson Corp. has introduced a robotic blast system with two turntables on a shuttle transfer cart that facilitates loading and unloading during the automated grit blasting cycle.

Bio-Circle, a division of Walter Surface Technologies, introduces CB 100 ALU to its bio-renewable lines of cleaners and degreasers.

Manufacturers and quality professionals requiring high-precision components such as automotive fuel systems and powertrains are under constant pressure to deliver the utmost quality efficiently. Consequently, Kennametal Precision Surface Solutions is announcing Extrude Hone EVO, the next generation of electrochemical machining solutions featuring proprietary generator technology delivering from 3kW to 100kW power depending on machine configuration.

The Cascade e-Ion Plasma from Micropyretics Heaters International Inc. reportedly revolutionizes traditional processes, such as tool bit coatings, nonstick surfacing, glass bending, brazing, sintering, CVD/PVD and surface cleaning among other processes.

A PCD milling cutter that combines a patented chipbreaker and direct cooling through the cutting face.

A new process for strengthening metals while making them more resistant to corrosion.

Automaker BMW challenged the Kennametal Inc. to develop a tool that accentuates the advantages of reaming and line boring while virtually eliminating the disadvantages. Kennametal accepted the task and developed its asymmetric line boring bar, which has two guide pads positioned so they only contact the last journal.

Featuring special high thermal conductive fillers, Master Bond EP48TC is two part epoxy paste that can be applied in bond lines as thin as 10-15µm.

Miyachi America Corp. has introduced its BMI-500 gas dryer/purification system.

The Comau family of robots has added a new model, SMART NJ 650, with an elevated payload to complete its range of high-payload robots.