FABTECH 2019: Finishing

FABTECH 2019 is North America’s largest collaboration of technology, equipment and knowledge in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industry. This event takes place November 11-14 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, where more than 1,700 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees will have full access to special events, presentations, educational sessions and live demonstrations of the latest technology and integrated solutions, along with one-on-one exchanges with exhibitors and networking with industry leaders. There will also be opportunities to attend keynote presentations, discussions on key industry issues that influence manufacturing, and more. Here are some of the finishing tools, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there:

Next Steps in Abrasive Blasting
To significantly reduce shop expenses, Blast Guru provides a powerful mobile app for forensic management of blasting operations and a money-saving device for recovering re-useable abrasive.

Unique Finishing and Deburring Tools
Brush Research Manufacturing provides Nampower abrasive disc brushes for general purpose, medium and heavy deburring applications, and Flex-Hone CBN abrasive for difficult-to-finish materials.

Surface Prep and Rust Prevention Takes Center Stage
Packaged in eco-friendly bag-on-valve spray cans, the EcoAir line from Cortec includes solutions for biobased rust removal, water-based void space protection and water-based cleaning/degreasing with flash rust protection.

Wow: Stack, Pack and Ship with No Damage
Using a removable adhesive on one side that leaves no residue, innovative WOW Pads from Frank Lowe help prevent scratches, dents and other product defects that can occur during transit.

How to Effectively Remove Oils from Machining, Stamping, Deep Draw Operations
METALNOX M6324CP from KYZEN is a heavy-duty alkaline cleaner/inhibitor formulated to remove water-insoluble oils, heavy grease, deep draw stamping compounds, chlorinated paraffinic soils, burned-on carbon and more.

Lifts Improve Productivity, Safety and Performance at Difficult Heights
Personnel lifts and work platforms from LPI are perfect for applications ranging from paint process to welding, assembly and inspection.

Effective Cleaning and Coating of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Parts
Houghto-Prep ZP5 phosphorus-free cleaner and self-limiting coating from Quaker Houghton is for ferrous, aluminum, and other non-ferrous components in preparation for paint and other organic coatings.