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Finishing - Page 50
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive discs’ blended fiber dissipates workpiece debris
- Jan 1, 2018
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Rapid Prep™ XHD coarse and medium discs for aggressive stock removal and blending. The extra-heavy-duty, nonwoven discs remove weld lines, splatter, and discoloration and blend surfaces in a single step. The coarse disc is suitable for aggressive weld...
- From The Fabricator
Machine removes hard dross after fiber laser cutting
- Dec 29, 2017
- Product Release
The Jonsen SGB1300 is configured for removing hard dross after fiber laser cutting (such as a saw blade) by a wide belt head and deburring and edge rounding all interior and exterior contours of the parts by a pair of top and bottom patented abrasive block belts. It increases output for fabrication...
- From The Fabricator
Unitized wheel offers long life
- Dec 25, 2017
- Product Release
3M offers the new Scotch-Brite® Deburr and Finish PRO 2S FIN unitized wheel. The fast-cutting wheels last up to two times longer than comparable products and deliver desired and repeatable finishes, states the manufacturer. Suitable for the oil and gas, aerospace, automotive, and general metal...
- From The Fabricator
FABTECH 17 serves up stamping technology (video)
- Dec 14, 2017
- Blog Post
Stamping press, tooling, automation, materials and material handling, robotics, lubricant, software, finishing and other stamping-related exhibitors abounded. A few of the exhibitors shared an overview of what they were showcasing.
- From The Fabricator
PCI to host Custom Coater Forum Jan. 16 and 17
- Dec 12, 2017
- News Release
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Taylor Mill, Ky., will host the Custom Coater Forum in Sarasota, Fla., on Jan. 16 and 17. The event provides presentations and roundtable discussions on business solutions, new product technologies, and PCI programs. Presentation topics include:“Planning and...
- From The Fabricator
Greenkote sells coating system to Jim Lawrence Traditional Ironworks
- Dec 12, 2017
- News Release
Greenkote, a Brook Park, Ohio-based developer of anticorrosion metal coatings, has announced the sale of a new Greenkote® coating system to Jim Lawrence Traditional Ironworks Ltd. The system is installed at the company’s Hadleigh, Suffolk, U.K. facility, which manufactures hand-crafted home...
- From The Fabricator
Three-wheel belt bench grinder offered
- Dec 7, 2017
- Product Release
The JET® three-wheel belt bench grinders are suitable for grinding castings and deburring and finishing ferrous and nonferrous metal workpieces. To accommodate a variety of grinding needs on flat and angular surfaces, the grinders come in belt sizes of 1 by 42 in., 2 by 48 in., and 2 by 60 in. A...
- From The Fabricator
Walter Surface Technologies announces Flexsteel contest winner
- Dec 7, 2017
- News Release
Walter Surface Technologies, Montreal, has announced the grand prize winner of its “Test Drive Flexsteel™. Take Home a Mustang” contest. As the winner, Dale Binder, a parts technician at Foremost in Calgary, Alta., has received a 2018 Mustang GT Fastback. The contest ran May 15 to Nov. 15,...
- From The Fabricator
Industrial buffer wheels stop in 20 sec. for operator safety
- Dec 7, 2017
- Product Release
JET® offers a 44-lb., 8-in. industrial buffer. The benchrop unit is constructed of cast iron with a fully enclosed industrial housing with factory-sealed, prelubricated ball bearings. Rubber mounts at the buffer’s base help eliminate movement and dampen vibration. The buffer’s motor includes...
- From The Fabricator
Spray finishing training workshop schedule announced
- Dec 4, 2017
- News Release
Owens Community College and Finishing Brands, a Carlisle Co.: Binks, DeVilbiss, Ransburg, BGK will present spray finishing technology workshops in Toledo, Ohio, March 7-9 and May 9-11, 2018. Classes meet from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and include both classroom and hands-on sessions. They are...
- From The Fabricator
Trimmable flap discs help reduce disc changes
- Nov 29, 2017
- Product Release
POLIFAN® PSF Z-Trim flap discs from Pferd feature a lightweight composite backing that can be trimmed to reduce disc changes on a variety of steels and stainless steels. The composite backer and flap arrangement help reduce vibration and noise levels. Produced with a high density of...
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Grinding, milling, and polishing system introduced
- Nov 29, 2017
- Product Release
Suhner offers the Sunmic 60 grinding, milling, and polishing system. The central element is an intelligent control unit with touch panel that can accept a variety of micromotors and tool hand pieces, depending on the application. The control features touchscreen operation on a glass display, the...
- From The Fabricator
Osborn hires director of marketing and product management
- Nov 29, 2017
- News Release
Richmond, Ind.-based Osborn, a supplier of surface treatment equipment and finishing tools for industrial and commercial applications, has named Scottie Mahl as director of marketing and product management. He has more than a decade of industrial experience. Before joining the company, Mahl held...
- From The Fabricator
Guide presents techniques for aluminum cutting, grinding, and finishing
- Nov 24, 2017
- Product Release
Weiler Abrasives Group has released the new “Aluminum Solutions Guide,” a 12-page color guide featuring the company’s contaminant-free abrasives for cutting, grinding, and finishing aluminum. It also includes an overview of the common challenges of working with aluminum, along with suggested...
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Multiposition belt grinder delivers 7,200-SPFM belt speed
- Nov 22, 2017
- Product Release
The Kalamazoo Industries model BG448 is a 4- by 48-in. belt grinder that can be positioned at any point from vertical to horizontal. The 7,200-SFPM belt speed enables quick metal removal with minimal heat. Suitable for deburring, descaling, round and end, and beveling, the grinder features a 4- by...
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