Grade AC420K
Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc. announces the latest addition to its coated carbide grade lineup, insert grade AC420K.
Operation / Process
Surface Finishing & Coating
Coated T-A Inserts
Allied Machine and Engineering Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of AM200 coating on all T-A inserts designed for the structural steel industry.
A Polished Cut
Monocrystalline diamond inserts for imparting high-polish finishes.
Longus Tool Vita
A nanocomposite coating that significantly extends tool life.
Minimizing Polishing
END USER: Tech NH Inc., (603) 424-4404, www.technh.com. CHALLENGE: Reduce polishing time when producing hardened steel molds. SOLUTION: Long-reach, small-diameter endmills for hard milling. SOLUTION PROVIDERS: Harvey Tool Co. LLC, (800) 645-5609, www.harveytool.com; Industrial Tool Supply, (888) 200-8887, www.itslowell.com.
CFM T Series
Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums announces the launch of the Nilfisk CFM T Series.
C3 Flap Discs
CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels has expanded its trimmable flap disc line with the introduction of trimmable C3 ceramic flap discs.
Look Ahead: Hard and sticky
Technology for applying a hydrogen-free DLC with high adhesion.
Finely finished flutes
END USER: Form Tool Technology Inc., (803) 788-3686, www.formtooltech.com. CHALLENGE: Polish flutes of drills and other round tools to enhance chip evacuation. SOLUTION: Diamond-abrasive polishing wheels. SOLUTION PROVIDER: 3M Abrasive Systems Div., (866) 279-1288, ext. 1258, www.3m.com
Auto Clean
Equipment and media options for cleaning automotive parts.
Plastic Prescription
The use of plastic medical parts is growing, and in certain applications machining them is advantageous and even essential.
PL36-FB (Freeboard)
The Graymills model PL36-FB (freeboard) is the newest member of the durable, long established Handikleen line.