TPT May 2014

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Tru-Cut Saw nanocomposite coated saw blades

TRU-CUT Saw has developed a new nanocomposite PVD coating that increases blade life in circular ferrous and non-ferrous sawing applications. The new coating, called ViTA-Nano, was developed by Tru-Cut’s ICO surface coatings division. The coating is a proprietary combination of titanium, aluminium, aluminum-titanium, chrome and silicon. Unlike multi-layer coatings in which each material is deposited consecutively, with ViTA-Nano, all cathodes in the PVD chamber are turned on at once – resulting in a more cohesive, harder coating. Saw blades coated with this material will run a minimum of 30-50 per cent faster with less scrap and increased production rates compared to AlTiN coatings. Richard Otter, VP sales for Tru-Cut Saw and ICO surface coatings said: “ViTA-Nano blades are ideal for flying saw machines, re-cut machines and high production sawing machines. Users will see immediate cost benefits in longer blade life when sawing with the ViTA-Nano coating.” ViTA-Nano blades are claimed to be much better than AlTiN for sawing hardened steels, cast iron, aluminium and super alloys. The blades withstand 33 per cent greater temperatures and last longer because blade edges are protected from steel build-up (which reduces tool life) for a longer period of time. Tru-Cut recommends dry cutting with VITA-Nano blades to further reduce coolant costs. Tru-Cut Saw manufactures saw blades for all types of cutting applica-

ViTA-Nano saw blade coming out of ICO surface coatings coating chamber

used saw blades, tools and wear parts. Equipped with two state-of-the-art coating chambers and carrousels, Tru- Cut and ICO offers both standard and special surface treatments. Standard coatings are: CrN, TiN, TiCN, AlTiN- ML, AlTiN-XL, AlTiCrN and TiAlCN Phoenix.™ Special and tool-specific coatings can be individually tailored to specific customer requirements. Coating chambers can handle part sizes up to 1,250mm OD x 700mm.

tions from simple hand cutoff machines to high production flying cutoff machines. Blades are designed for all sawing applications in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Sizes range from 200mm to over 3m. Tru-Cut says it is the only US saw manufacturer with its own in-house PVD coating chambers. The company also sells the Tru-Cut 16" (400mm) dry cut metal saw designed for cutting tubular, solid, angled and other shapes. Tru-Cut Saw’s ICO surface coatings division offers PVD coating and re- coating services for all types of new and

Tru-Cut Saw Inc – USA Websites: www.trucutsaw.com www.icosurfacecoatings.com

Tube end forming machines WECOTECH AG is a technology company that embraces the highest of technical challenges. It specialises in tube end forming machines for automotive, chimney, truck, motorbike, aerospace, scaffolder, fresh and waste water, ventilation, solar heat, oil extraction and for many other applications. warehouses and an importer of turning, milling, measuring, wire cut EDM and grinding machines. The company says it meets the technical demands of its customers through technical competence. The company has its own training facilities and further professional training is supported and promoted with this in mind. It also respects the environment and everything that lives in it. Additionally, it is a manufacturer of telescopic systems for high rack

Wecotech added that it strives to develop or directly implement produc- tion processes characterised by enhanced environmental compatibility. Its current team comprises around 35 employees and approximately 15 trainees. Wecotech AG – Switzerland Email: info@wecotech.ch Website: www.wecotech-gruppe.ch

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