MECHANICAL FINISHING

Mechanical Finishing

Weiler Abrasives Appoints Jennifer Hawkins Director of Sales West

Hawkins will lead a team of district sales managers for the provider of abrasives, power brushes and maintenance products for surface conditioning.

Mechanical Finishing

Norton Carbide Burrs Designed for Surface Removal

Burrs have a hardness of a tungsten carbide substrate and stronger tooth formulation

Mechanical Finishing

Weiler Abrasives Appoints New Abrasive Specialists

David Jescovitch is abrasive specialist manager and Ron McCarthy is abrasive specialist.

Mechanical Finishing

Supply Chain Expansion Powers Industry Growth

The Finishing Index was driven by supplier deliveries, production and new orders in October.

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Mechanical Finishing

Steel-Belt Tumble Blaster Batch-Processes Parts in a Single Cycle

Viking Blast & Wash Systems’ Model 1400S industrial tumble blaster is a batch-style cleaning system specifically designed for the high-speed processing of parts that can be gently tumbled.

Mechanical Finishing

Grinding Wheels Have Rounded Grain for Faster Cutting

Saint-Gobain Abrasives’ Norton Quantum3 RightCut Wheels boast a more rounded grain than the typical precision-shaped ceramic grains, which allows for faster cutting action and less vibration, also helping to reduce operator fatigue.

Mechanical Finishing

Heavy-Duty Air-Powered Conveyors Resist Wear

Designed for rugged, industrial applications, Exair’s 2-1/2" and 3" Heavy Duty Line Vacs are in-line conveyors that transport high volumes of material through ordinary hose or tube.

Mechanical Finishing

Pneumatic Die Grinder Provides High-Efficiency Surface Finishing

The Norton Pneumatic Die Grinder from Norton | Saint-Gobain Abrasives features a free speed of 25,000 rpm, designed for quick deburring, light to medium surface cleaning and finishing.

Mechanical Finishing

Fluids Provide Corrosion Protection in Metalworking Applications

Chemetall’s Tech Cool 35058 metalworking fluid is designed for applications that require a superior micro-finish on ferrous alloys, low- and high-carbon steels, titanium, molybdenum, and tough alloys. Tech Cool 35037 is a general-purpose fluid developed for applications on aluminum and copper alloys.