Surface Finishing & Coating

With its EcoCSteam system, Durr Ecoclean has developed a new eco-friendly cleaning technology that reliably removes both particulate and film-type contamination from parts and surfaces of diverse materials without any use of chemicals.

A collection of machine tool products compiled by the editors of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

UltraFlex, a new portfolio of wear-resistant surface treatments from Kennametal, brings industry-leading wear performance to components with complex geometries in power generation, oil and gas, and many other industries.

Camfil APC has introduced two new dust collector hoppers for use where space constraints dictate the use of a low-profile dust collection system.

For manufacturers facing complex or stringent machining or finishing issues, electrochemical machining (ECM) is a notable process by which material can be removed inµm increments, reaching areas unreachable by other methods. To support the ECM process, Kennametal Extrude Hone has designed an electrolyte cleaning unit called HYDROM as an add-on to electrochemical machines.

Kafko International recently introduced Oil Eater Original, an eco-friendly cleaner and degreaser that is said to disperse grease, oil and grime from machinery, engines, tools, concrete, walls and more.

Osborn's Standard, Professional and Premium lines of brushes provide a finishing solution for virtually every application and to fit any budget.

CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels introduces Premium Quickie Cut Cut-Off Wheels for use with metals, including stainless steel.

PRESTO BLACK BST4 brush-on liquid from Birchwood Casey Co. is an instant acting cold blackener for all iron and non-stainless steels.

Now it is possible to operate an In-House Zinc Phosphate processing system utilizing almost no rinse water. Using MICROLOK MZN with the Near-Zero Water Recycler and Ion Exchange from Birchwood Technologies, water consumption is reduced by 99 percent.

The 'thickest' PVD coating for cutting tools.

Aero Clean SLC enhanced water-based cleaning products are available from Chemtool Inc.