Prototype-Scale Aluminum Blackening Line - 10/8/2009

Manufacturers that require same-day black finishing of small lots of aluminum parts can blacken parts in-house and achieve a durable, satin-black finish using the mini BK-LC line, according to manufacturer Birchwood Casey. The Lumiclad process utilizes a simple dip-tank procedure to form a durable, black-oxide coating on aluminum.

Compact Disk Skimmer Features Boomerang Wiper Blades - 10/8/2009

Abanaki’s compact, disk-type oil skimmer is designed for removing unwanted tramp oils from coolants and parts washers. The skimmer features a 1/2" × 12" plastic disk and a 110-V, fan-cooled gear motor.

Film Protects Sheet Metal During Laser Cutting - 9/8/2009

Novacel’s 4226REN film protects metal such as stainless steel during laser cutting. The company says the film is guaranteed not to peel off or form air bubbles during cutting.

Coolant Resists Bacteria, Odor and Rust - 8/11/2009

Available from Dyna Tech Chemical Specialties, DYNA Cool K2002 metalworking coolant is said to reduce problems with coolant odor, short sump life, dermatitis and rust accumulation on machines. The high-performance cutting fluid is formulated with components that are resistant to bacterial growth and odor formation, yet gentle on the skin.

Oil Skimmer For Tight Spaces - 8/11/2009

The EconoMini oil skimmer from Abanaki Corporation is designed fit in small spaces such parts-washer tanks and coolant sumps. Weighing in at 6 lbs and measuring approximately 4" × 3" × 4", the product can even skim oil through the 2" opening of a 55-gallon drum, the company says.

Skim Oil From Enclosed Machining Centers - 4/30/2009

Abanaki Corporation’s Tubetastic low-profile oil skimmer has been redesigned for easier maintenance and lower maintenance costs, the company says. The 6-lb oil skimmer is said to easily mount to the side of virtually any machining center coolant sump.

Synergistic System Works to Maximize Performance and Fluid Life - 4/9/2009

 The company has launched a range of products that are designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. When used together, the products in this synergistic system work to maximize metalworking fluid life and performance, the company says. The system consists of cutting fluids that have been carefully formulated to resist bacteria and fungus growth.

Grinding Oil Improves Surface Quality - 2/9/2009

Blasogrind HC 5 from Blaser Swisslube is a high-performance grinding oil based on synthetic oil (hydro-racked oil). Applications include precision tool grinding, surface grinding, cylindrical grinding, fine profile grinding and lapping. Materials include steel; hardening and tempering steels; high speed steel; hard alloy; stainless steel; and carbide.

High-Capacity Bag Filters - 1/9/2009

To prevent deterioration in cutting fluid chiller performance, Keller Products features a line of bag filters that removes virtually all particles as fine as 1 µm from the fluid before it enters the chiller. The bag filters, rated for flows ranging from 30 to 160 gpm, have ¾" or 1 ½" NPT inlet and outlet fittings. The filter bags, available with retention efficiencies from 1 to 100 µm, have high solids holding capacity and are easily changed in a few minutes without tools, the company says.

Small Sump Cleaner For Limited Space - 11/5/2008

Cecor introduces the 60-gallon Sump Shark sump cleaner. It is designed for cleaning machine tool sumps in shops with limited space. The cleaner’s vertical design allows it to fit in tight areas, through crowded aisles and around corners.

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