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Power Tools - Page 15
- From The Fabricator
Carbide burs come in several shapes, sizes
- Nov 12, 2013
- Product Release
Klingspor has introduced a new line of carbide burs for the deburring of ferrous and nonferrous metals. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including cylindrical, flame, ball, tree, and tapered. The burs are available in 0.25- and 0.125-in. shank diameters and overall lengths...
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Flat-head angle grinders reach confined spaces
- Nov 12, 2013
- Product Release
Metabo Corp. has introduced a family of flat-head grinders. The low-profile design allows for access into confined spaces and narrow angles where standard grinders will not reach. Each grinder features a patented gear drive that allows for a very low-profile head design. With a clearance of...
- From The Fabricator
Depressed-center wheels deliver improved grain microfracturing
- Oct 22, 2013
- Product Release
Norton Abrasives has introduced an upgrade of its Best-tier depressed-center wheels for right-angle grinding applications. Its NorZon® Plus wheels now use a proprietary blend of the company's patented, newest-generation SG ceramic alumina and Norton BlueFire™ zirconia alumina...
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Weiler launches new YouTube channel
- Oct 16, 2013
- News Release
Weiler Corp., Cresco, Pa., has launched its official YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/weilercorpvideos. The channel features new product videos showing the proper usage and typical applications of the company’s products. New content will be added regularly. Videos highlight such products...
- From The Fabricator
Circular saw blades made for cordless saws
- Oct 9, 2013
- Product Release
The M.K. Morse Co. has introduced Metal Devil CL™ metal cutting circular saw blades for cordless circular saws. The line includes six new metal cutting blades for 6.5-in. saws. The blades are suitable for cutting steel, aluminum, and stainless. Rake angles and tooth geometries have been...
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Nonwoven, quick-change discs perform rough grinding to mirror polishing
- Oct 9, 2013
- Product Release
Pferd has added surface-conditioning, finishing, unitized, and felt discs to its line of COMBICLICK® quick-change fiber discs. With the new additions, discs are available to handle rough grinding to mirror polishing. The discs are designed for use with standard 4-, 4.5-, 5-, and 7-in. angle...
Finishing tool includes pipe polishing attachment
- Sep 13, 2013
- Product Release
Wendt USA has introduced the new FPM 230, a portable, electric finishing and polishing tool. The unit, which features a 900- to 2,500-RPM variable-speed control, can be configured as an orbital polisher or linear finishing tool for flat and irregular parts. With the addition of an optional belt...
- From The Fabricator
Abrasive grinding wheels provide rapid stock removal
- Sep 10, 2013
- Product Release
Rex-Cut Abrasives offers Sigma Green Premium grinding wheels, constructed to provide rapid stock removal and leave a 100-RA finish on 304 stainless steel. The wheels are available in 4-, 4.5-, 5-, and 7-in. sizes, with and without hubs, and with optional 5/8-11 throw-away adapters. The wheels,...
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Hand pads' webbing creates extra strength
- Sep 6, 2013
- Product Release
Saint-Gobain Abrasives has introduced Norton Bear-Tex® Thin-Flex™ hand pads. They provide increased cutting action through a web structure created by a needling process to allow more pressure to be applied per abrasive grain without extra effort from the user, according to the company. Flexible...
- From The Fabricator
Magnetic-base drill makes holes through 2-in.-thick steel
- Sep 5, 2013
- Product Release
Trick-Tools has announced the release of its Fein JHM Short Slugger magnetic drill. It features an electromagnetic base that secures it to the material being drilled. Annular cutters, which drill only the perimeter of the hole and eject the slug, allow this model to drill up to 1.1875-in. holes...
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Flexible grinding wheel designed to remove mill scale
- Aug 13, 2013
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has announced the introduction of the Flexcut Mill Scale grinding wheel. The flexible grinding wheel is formulated to prevent glazing, and it self-dresses to prevent clogging. The disc's wide surface contact area, blend of highly refined abrasives, and open diamond...
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Controlled-flare end brushes trimmed to reach corner
- Aug 5, 2013
- Product Release
Weiler Corp.'s controlled-flare end brushes feature a crimped wire fill for more brushing action and durability when cleaning fillet welds, corners, bevels, channels, and slots. The trim of the brushes removes the most breakage-prone portions of the wire fill in a standard end brush, resulting...
- From The Fabricator
Benchtop English wheel one of largest available
- Jul 29, 2013
- Product Release
Eastwood offers a new benchtop English wheel with a 20-in. throat and 18-in. internal height, making it one of the largest on the market. The rigid frame is fabricated like large bridge spans, with doubler plates and structural hardware. The tool features an 8-in. wheel and 5-in.-radius anvil...
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Ultrathin cutting wheel's raised hub allows large cutting surface
- Jul 23, 2013
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies has launched the new Zip One Type 27 extra-thin cutoff wheel for cutting thin-gauge metal. It features a raised center for extra rigidity, durability, and thinness. The design of the center hub allows for a large cutting surface while enabling straight, sharp,...
- From The Fabricator
Upcut circular cold saw cuts nonferrous material
- Jul 22, 2013
- Product Release
Scotchman Industries® has introduced the SUP-500 NF upcut circular cold saw designed for cutting nonferrous material. It features a 20-in., 120-tooth carbide blade that can produce round cuts up to 7 in. dia. and rectangular cuts up to 11.75 by 5 in. Standard features include an adjustable feed...
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