Fabtech 2013: Deburring, Grinding, Finishing
A look at some of the flap discs, grinding wheels and other finishing systems exhibited on the show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago on November 18-21.
Posted: November 15, 2013
Take a tour through the technical details of each system by clicking on the respective titles listed below:
Booth S-1992
Roller Conveyor Shot Blast Systems Handle Large Parts
Rosler Metal Finishing announces their RRB Roller Conveyor shot blast systems that are perfect for descaling, removing rust and paint removal, and general cleaning of metal sheets, pipes/tubes, I-beams, channels and angles.
Booth S-2063
Buff And Polish with the Same Variable Speed Polishing Lathe
Burr King displays the M1001 Variable Speed Wide Polishing Lathe that is ideal for demanding polishing applications or extremely fine detailed jobs.
Booth S-2205
Precision Finishing, Edge Rounding, Grinding Equipment
Hans Weber displays information on their line of modular polishing, deburring and slag grinding machines that operate abrasive belts, scotchbrite, planetary disc stations or polishing platens to attain the surface finish you need, including the TT series with up to 5 machining stations for deburring, edge rounding, descaling and surface grinding metal sheets and sheet metal parts.
Booth S-3526
Interleaf Flap Discs Remove Welds for Satin Finish
FUSION™ interleaf flap discs from Rex-Cut Abrasives utilize two separate abrasive materials to remove small welds and create a grained-in satin finish in one operation.
Booth S-4812
Air Powered Abrasive Belt Machine Converts to a Die Grinder or Drill
The Dynafile II air powered abrasive belt machine from Dynabrade, Inc. (Clarence, NY) features a grinding head that pivots 360 deg, making this tool excellent for getting into heard-to-reach areas.
Booths S-4816, N-2836
Ceramic Filament Brushes for Precision Deburring of High Temperature Alloys
Osborn introduces a new line of ceramic filament ATB products for use on plastic to high-temperature alloys used in aerospace and high-technology industries where precision deburring is required.
Booth N-334
Ceramic Aluminum Oxide Flap Disc for Edge Work On Stainless Steel, Hard Steel
Klingspor Abrasives introduces the new SMT 696 flap disc with Ceramic Aluminum Oxide grain for outstanding cutting properties and extreme longevity, which also contains a multi-bond lubricant for heat reduction that might cause discoloration.
Booth N-461
High Performance Abrasives for Steel, Stainless Steel and Other Ferrous Metals
Norton Abrasives have upgraded their BEST-tier depressed center wheels for right angle grinding applications with NorZon® Plus wheels now utilizing a proprietary blend of patented, new generation SG ceramic alumina and BlueFire™ zirconia alumina abrasives, combined with a new high performance bond system for significantly improved grain micro-fracturing.
Booth N-2431
Abrasive Flap Discs for Tough Grinding Jobs
100 percent zirconium Tiger Paws flap discs from Weiler Corporation are designed for aggressive performance on tough edge grinding applications.
Booth N-2444
First 5.2 Ah Battery System Increases Run Time on Cordless Power Tools
Metabo introduces the world’s first 5.2 Amp hour battery technology with 75 percent longer run time than a standard 3.0 Ah battery that is ideally suited for the high demands of today’s growing industrial cordless market for steel fabrication and finishing.