ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom -

Cold Working Process increases tensile strength of metal parts.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:34:31 -0500

Featuring steel media mixture in high-energy vibratory machine, Vibra-Max(TM) utilizes dual drive system to introduce vibration into media to develop multi-axis coverage effect. Media is designed for process, and parts can be processed free run, fixture to machine, or fixture to earth. Designed to increase tensile strength of metal parts without distortion or changes to molecular structure of metal, process evenly compacts part surface for smooth, mirror-like finish.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Services

Search for suppliers of: Metal Cold Treating Machinery | Finishing Services | Finishing Equipment

Hand-Powered Refacing Tool refaces flange surfaces on 1-4 in. pipes.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:43:20 -0500

Suited for use on hard-to-reach pipe flanges whose integrity must be maintained, QuickFace has self-centering design with adjustable collets and clamps that provides concentric operation and accuracy. Portable tool weighs 15 lb and uses ½ in. cutting tools. Interchangeable lead screws make it suitable for resurfacing damaged raised-face and lens-ring joint flanges to varying finish standards. Rotated by hand, tool employs worm-gear mechanism that provides spiral gramophone finish.

This story is related to the following:
Portable Tools
Machinery and Machining Tools
Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Reid Supply - FREE CAD Drawings of Tens-of-Thousands of Parts!

Search for suppliers of: Pipe Cutting Tools | Metal Cutting Tools | Portable Machine Tools | Pipe & Tube Cutting Machinery | Valve Refacers | Finishing Tools | Finishing Machinery | Finishing Systems

Honing Tools produce tight tolerances.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:40:25 -0500

Suited for engine cylinders and cylinder liners with bore diameters from 2.25-12 in., Precision Hone Tooling System incorporates integral air gaging with automatic shutdown mechanism for non-contact, in-process bore sizing to tolerances of 0.0002 in. Tools use custom-designed and fitted multi-stone tool heads, with number and placement of stones dictated by application. Three abrasive options include diamond or CBN, aluminum oxide/silicon carbide, and abrasive impregnated filament.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Honing Tools | Cubic Boron Nitride (CBN) Tools | Honing Abrasives

Lathe Tools offer maximum speed of 12,000 rpm.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:27:06 -0500

Designed to optimize performance of Haas lathes with 4,000 rpm driven turrets, Live Tools feature 1:3 speed increasing ratio and are suited for finishing mild steels, aluminum, plastics, and reinforced resins. Low profile of 3.48 in. preserves Z-axis clearance for work-holding and parts, while 3.15 in. width will not interfere with adjacent tools in turret. Live Tools utilize square drive Gleason matched ground helical gears and twin interlocking labyrinth seals to prevent contamination.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Lathe Tools | Finishing Tools | High Speed Machine Tools | Machine Tools | Live Tool Turrets

Honing Tools feature self-sharpening edges.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:36:20 -0500

Engineered using resin bond diamond crystals with high friability, Diamond Flex-Hone® Tools are suited for deburring, edge blending, and surface finishing in hard materials such as carbide, ceramic, or aerospace steel alloys. Premium coated abrasive aids in heat dissipation and optimizes bond retention. Tools are available in 4-20 mm diameters and 3 different mesh sizes.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Honing Tools | Finishing Tools | Deburring Tools

Planer offers single-handed operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:28:58 -0500

Used for planing carcasses, panels, doors, or trim, EHL 65 E one-handed planer employs 720 W motor in 5.3 lb, ergonomic package. Single, replaceable, spiral cutting knife produces smooth, glue-ready, and chatter-free cuts with minimal noise (76 dB). In addition to base with angled groove for chamfering operations, planer features on-the-fly micro adjustable depth control for cuts up to 5/32 in. or rabbets up to 29/32 in. in 1/256 in. increments.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Planers

Tools hone hard-chrome 2-cycle engine bores.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:34:21 -0500

With 0.00040 in. accuracy, TC Tools overcome blind, ported, and tapered bores, as well as hard surface coatings. Units are equipped with metal-bond superabrasives and use customized abrasive mounting that holds up to 12 stone segments of various lengths. Strategic placement of abrasives produces optimal roundness and consistent finish from top to bottom in blind bores. Featuring hardened tool steel bodies and feed wedges, tools are available for bore sizes 1 in. and up.

This story is related to the following:
Portable Tools
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Metalworking Tools | Honing Tools | Finishing Tools

Autobody Prep Kit suits technicians and DIYers.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:33:24 -0500

Packaged in blow-molded case, StartingLine Complete Autobody Prep Kit is comprised of primer spray gun and 6 in. palm sander. Chrome-plated HVLP primer gun has 1.8 mm fluid tip setup and 600 cc aluminum gravity cup and uses 13 cfm @ 30 psi inlet pressure. With Velcro pad and free speed of 8,500 rpm, palm sander operates at max inlet pressure of 90 psi. Kit also includes required wrenches for spray gun and sander as well as set of 6 in. sanding discs in assorted grits.

This story is related to the following:
Portable Tools
Machinery and Machining Tools
Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Reid Supply - FREE CAD Drawings of Tens-of-Thousands of Parts!
Transportation Industry Products Sponsored by: Terra Environmental Technologies, A Terra Industries Co. - Untitled

Search for suppliers of: Spray Guns | Disc Sanders | Sanders | Sanding Machinery | Paint Guns | Automotive Body Repair Supplies

Right Angle Disc Sander is optimized for power, performance.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:30:00 -0500

Powered by 1.3 hp air motor that promotes smooth and controlled operation, Model 52657 may be used on various materials for sanding and deburring applications, surface conditioning, weld preparation, and removing paint/rust. Tool operates at 6,000 rpm and accepts 7 in. dia abrasive discs with 7/8 in. center hole. While vibration-dampening side handle is removable for left- or right-hand use, exhaust system rotates 360° to accommodate operator.

This story is related to the following:
Portable Tools
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Disc Sanders | Sanding Tools | Sanders | Sanding Machinery | Finishing Machinery

Honing Tool is designed for firearms.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:34:34 -0500

Featuring small, abrasive globules that are permanently mounted to flexible filaments, ball-style Flex-Hone tool produces optimum plateau surface finish in any type or size cylinder, slide, chamber, magazine tube, or smooth bore barrel. It can be used in any hand drill or rotating spindle and is self-centering and self-aligning to bore. Tool can be used to clean out oxidation and corrosion damage in shotgun barrels, and to remove nicks and pits that cause plastic adhesion.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Cleaning Products and Equipment
Portable Tools

Search for suppliers of: Honing Tools | Gun Cleaning Brushes | Special Brushes | Wire Brushes

Lapping Tools suit polymer micro-finishing applications.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:33:27 -0500

Designed to smooth die and mold surface finishes, polymer lapping product line consists of 8 tools and 2 abrasive compounds. Eight polymer tools are made in varying shapes and sizes and are used on air grinding tools, and abrasive compounds are available in 400 and 600 grits and must be used in conjunction with polymer tools. Technology aids efficiency of hand-applied micro-finishing process.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Lapping Abrasives | Lapping Equipment & Supplies | Lapping Tools

Vacuum Pencil Grinders offer precision deburring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:28:45 -0500

Available in 35,000, 50,000 or 60,000 rpm versions, Central Vacuum Pencil Grinders power optional carbide burrs and mounted points for precision deburring, engraving, deflashing, etching, cleaning, and finishing. Vacuum Shroud captures dust, debris, and contaminants, including hexavalent chromium, to external vacuum source while air-powered tool is working. Collet sizes of 1/8 and 3 mm are available, and each includes urethane vacuum shroud, air line, and vacuum hose.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Portable Tools

Search for suppliers of: Finishing Machinery | Grinders | Deburring Tools

Wet Blast System combines ecology, economy, effeciency.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:30:44 -0500

Used for cleaning, finishing, descaling, and deburring, SS-10 uses scrubbing action that cleans and deburrs via solution of media, water, and compressed air. No chemicals or solvents are used, promoting worker and environmental safety. Manual system has 60 x 70 x 96 in. fiberglass cabinet with 50 x 50 in. door opening, and load end provides 68 X 65 in. area for parking 49 in. trolley-mounted turntable. Other components include media collector and slurry delivery system.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Green & Clean

Search for suppliers of: Wet Blasting Equipment | Abrasive Blast Equipment | Finishing Machinery | Deburring Machinery

Wet Blast System operates without dust or strong chemicals.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:30:44 -0500

Promoting sustainability and ecologically sound practices in manufacturing environments, ABS III can perform cleaning, deburring, and finishing capabilities in one step without any impact on environment. Design, which incorporates fluorescent lighting, non-corrosive cabinet, swing door, 20 in. dia turntable, and 2 hp slurry pump, promotes visibility. Functionality is promoted via abrasion-resistant pump, 6.5 gal slurry hopper, and process gun with 3/8 in. nozzle.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Green & Clean

Search for suppliers of: Wet Blasting Equipment | Finishing Machinery | Deburring Machinery

Superabrasive Honing Tools offer micron-level accuracy.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:40:29 -0500

Suited for manufacture of fuel injector bodies, hydraulic valves, gears, and small 2-cycle engines with bore size from 4-65 mm, MMT Metal-Bond Honing Mandrels are precision-machined, with body and feed wedge made from hardened tool steel. Tools produce accuracies of 0.000027 in. for diameter, roundness, straightness, and taper. They are optionally available in 1- to 12-stone versions, designed for use with metal-bond diamond or CBN superabrasives.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Portable Tools

Search for suppliers of: Mandrels | Honing Supplies | Honing Tools | Hones

Surface Treatment System generates blown-ion discharge.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:34:31 -0500

Suited for conductive and non-conductive material, Dyne-A-Mite(TM) IT Elite etches, cleans, activates, sterilizes, and functionalizes surface. Concentrated blown-ion discharge causes micro-etching or scrubbing effect, removing organic and inorganic contaminants and facilitating application and adhesion of coatings, adhesives, inks, labels, and markings of all types. Quality control is self-regulated by real-time Plasma Integrity Monitoring system.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Plasma Surface Treatment Systems | Surface Preparation Equipment & Supplies

Centrifugal Disk Finisher eliminates hand deburring.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:29:36 -0500

With small opening between spinning and stationery components at base of machine, Model ACDF-75 keeps tiny parts from disappearing during finishing process. Urethane-lined bowl does not require frequent relining, which saves equipment downtime. PLC-equipped for precision deburring, machine offers variable speed and is available in 4 sizes to accommodate varying part dimensions and batch quantities. Part/media separation screens are included to minimize operator involvement.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Reid Supply - FREE CAD Drawings of Tens-of-Thousands of Parts!

Search for suppliers of: Deburring Machinery | Finishing Systems | Finishing Equipment | Finishing Machinery

Work Cell Bead Blasting Machine offers automated operation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:45:52 -0500

Meeting cell-based production requirements, RSSA-6/SF rotary blast machine is adaptable for such purposes as deburring, cosmetic finishing, and technical surface preparation. Single spindle or table is fitted with component-holding fixture that can be changed for processing of different parts. Rotation speed is adjustable and synchronized with timed blast from up to 4 suction-feed blast guns affixed to telescoping brackets that let each nozzle be positioned to provide total coverage.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools
Cleaning Products and Equipment
Material Handling and Storage Sponsored by: Reid Supply - FREE CAD Drawings of Tens-of-Thousands of Parts!

Search for suppliers of: Finishing Machinery | Abrasive Blast Cleaners | Surface Finishing Automated Systems | Automated Blast Cleaning Equipment

Honing Tools are offered in economy versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:37:45 -0500

ProMatic E-line is designed to fit and function on various honing machines, including Sunnen style SV/CK/CV/ML. Used to hone engine cylinder bores, connecting rods, and transmission gears, all tooling utilizes max number of abrasives ledges (stones) required to meet cylindricity and roundness requirements. E-line suits facilities that are looking to improve existing 2 and 4 stone hone heads but do not have requirement for high-production, high-precision, OEM-style hone tooling.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Honing Supplies | Honing Tools

Granulizer grinds hard, abrasive materials.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:41:56 -0500

Intended for ultra-high purity grinding applications, Model 1052 Gran-U-Lizer(TM) can grind hard, abrasive materials, such as polysilicon, silicon, and cadmium telluride to various sizes with little to no foreign material contamination. It delivers high particle uniformity with minimal fines and adjusts to achieve median sizes from 120-500 µm.

This story is related to the following:
Machinery and Machining Tools

Search for suppliers of: Fine Grinding Machinery | Granulating Machinery