COMPOUND APPLICAnONStan Sax Corp., Detroit

The Sax gun G 503 8BM, for applying spray com•pound, has been redesigned to better serve theneeds of decorative bright-mirror-finish metalproducts. Along with the gun, Sax designs andinstalls spray systems including pumps, timers,and complete bulk-feeding application systems.Further complementing the Sax System are pro•cesses for decorative metal parts, which includecompounds for metalworking, polishing, buffing,and cleaning.

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ULTIIASONIC POLISHIRGesswein, Bridgeport, Conn.

Gesswein offers a diverse line of metal-finishingproducts. The economical yet powerful UltramaxUM-2000 ultrasonic polisher makes short work ofEDM scale and detailed surfaces. Next-generationSupra Ceramic Diamond stones provide continu•ous cutting action and increase stock removalwhen used by hand or with an Ultramax. The newEasy Lap profile polishing system reduces polish•ing time and improves surface finish.

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December 2000

PINE GRIT WHEELSDarmann Abrasive Products Inc., Clinton, Mass.

Darmann Abrasive Products Inc. is now offeringfine grit abrasive grinding wheels with uniquegeometries that enhance performance. The resultis higher yield through faster, more efficient pro•cessing at minimal additional cost. Wheels with apreformed shape, such as a bevel or radius thatclosely conforms to the part, reduces the break-inperiod. The addition of slots to the cutting surfaceof a wheel increases fluid flow, which can enhancethe cutting action, resulting in improved part ge•ometry. Slots are available on the face of cylindersand cups for flat and spherical surface finishing orin an equally spaced longitudinal pattern aroundthe periphery of internal wheels.

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ABRASIVE BELTSMicro-Surface Finishinl? Products Inc., Wilton, Iowa

Micro-mesh cushioned abrasive belts are engi•neered to reduce or eliminate buffing steps re•quired while providing a mirror finish. Micro•mesh is long-lasting and very flexible. Theabrasive grains float on a thin, resilient layerplaced on a cloth backing. Unlike common coatedabrasives, the abrasive crystals are not fixed inposition and cut without fracturing. This producesa fine consistent scratch pattern.

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