Materials . . . PROCESSES & SERVICES

Near-net extruded steel shapes.

This company reports OEMs are increasingly specifying near-net extruded steel shapes for the manufacture of their products due to the economics, quality and speed of production inherent in the process. Advantages include reducing material usage by up to 75%, achieving tighter dimensional tolerances, exceptional straightness and an improved surface quality. Applications include linear motion control devices and assemblies used in industrial equipment, manufacturing robots, machine tools and machining centers. Key properties required for linear motion rails and carriages are straightness, high surface quality, and precise dimensional tolerances to minimize costly downstream machining or grinding. Plymouth Extruded Shapes, Hopkinsville, KY. Free info--Circle 561. Go Direct to spec at http://www.OneRS.net/104df-561

Ultra-high molecular weight plastic parts. This company produces machined industrial-grade parts made from GAR-DUR UHMW plastic. The material's performance characteristics help manufacturers reduce downtime, eliminate the need for lubrication, replace steel parts and lower their operating costs. An available data sheet illustrates GAR-DUR's relative abrasion resistance compared with other materials, as well as its relative coefficient of sliding friction. Garland Manufacturing Co, Saco, ME. Free info--Circle 563. http://www.OneRS.net/104df-563

Single source a nodizing, coating & fabrication. The company has no minimum metal order and can package exact quantities of both aluminum sheet and extrusions from stock, or processed to order. PVDF-coated and anodized aluminum sheets are stocked in many sizes and colors. Custom finishing of extrusions, offering both powder and spray coatings, PVDF paint and SAFINISH are also provided. Southern Aluminum Finishing Co, Atlanta, GA. Free info--Circle 562. http://www.OneRS.net/104df-562

Fabricated parts. This new division reduces assembly costs and decreases time to market. Often incorporated into electronic, medical, industrial, appliance and automotive equipment, production capabilities include adhesive coating and more. Scapa Tapes, Windsor, CT. Free info--Circle 567.

Specialty metals. This company redesigns and retrofits obsolete components by adding ports, remachining and fabricating adapters. Capable of processing any alloy, they specialize in improving the quality of wetted surfaces by oxygen cleaning, passivation and electropolishing. AMF Technologies, Boston, MA. Free info--Circle 568

Materials Application

• Faster production of magnetic material
• Ready-to-use end profile

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Precision die cut magnetic mount buoys electronic marine fish finder application

* The manufacturer of an electronic marine fish finding device required custom precision die-cut mounts to use in the installation of the sensor. Presscut Industries, Carrollton, TX, produces these die-cut components from a 0.1888-in. thick, 1.1-rated, high-energy flexible magnetic strip. An adhesive backing on one side allows the part to be mounted in a plastic mounting bracket, which allows for the final product to be magnetically mounted to a steel enclosure. Die-cut holes, slot and notch on the magentic strip provide for accurate alignment and retention within the plastic housing.

Free Info - Circle 570

* The die-cutting process allows the part to be manufactured without jamming of a traditional stamping die due to the magnetic properties of the material. This type of part finds use in many other applications and industries where requiring a removable magnetic mounti is specified. Other applications for die-cut parts include appliance, aerospace, medical, military and other industries.--KC

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Circle 570 - Presscut Industries or connect directly to their website via the Online Reader Service Program at http://www.OneRS.net/104df-570