Until now, many CNC based manufacturers have either had to finish off
work-pieces by hand, out-source, or make large capital investments in slow tumbling or vibratory machines
with the associated costs of waste water processing and drainage. The ECO-maxi from Finishing Techniques
solves these problems, with its very small footprint and use of centrifugal disc technology.
The ECO-maxi is a completely new concept designed specifically to improve just-in-time cell
manufacturing processes. Besides being able to use the traditional water/compound mixture to deburr and
radius parts turned and milled on CNC machines, the ECO-maxi can easily use the same water/oil emulsion as
the CNC machine itself. This is a major breakthrough and has the immediate cost benefit of not requiring a
separate water connection/drainage or waste processing solution. As it can be independent of connections
and is compact, the unit can be set-up anywhere in the production cell.
Speed is another major advantage of the ECO-maxi. Typically, a perfect finish can be achieved in just 20
minutes, whereas a tumbler or vibratory machine at the same price level would take three to four hours for
the same part.
Even more enticing for users is the fact that ECO-maxi can combine three types of finishing - wet
grinding/polishing, dry grinding/polishing and magnetic polishing. This is achieved simply by having
interchangeable bowls for each process. If a different finishing process is required then the operator can
quickly and easily change the bowl. No mess or delay, just maximum productivity at all times.
The machine is ideal for CNC produced parts as well as for parts formed by pressing and bending.
Adaptability of the device means it can even be set-up to process plastic parts, for example, removing
flash.
There has never been a better time for manufacturers to upgrade their deburring and radiusing
capabilities. With ECO-maxi costing just £1,500 the investment will soon pay for itself. Space saving,
time saving, cost saving and high quality productivity boosting are all combined in a new revolutionary
package that is available now.
Uploaded: March 31, 2003
More information: Jonathan Dean, Finishing Techniques Ltd
Tel. +44 (0)1706 825819 Fax. +44 (0)1706 825748
Email: sales@fintek.co.uk Web: www.fintek.co.uk