Special Fabtech – Formtek

Formtek Unveils New OD Grinder System Technology to North America 

Visit Formtek at booth B5841.  Formtek, Inc. is pleased to unveil the Bossi F1 series of machines that provide surface finishing or centerless grinding on round hollow or bar products made from ferrous (carbon and stainless steel) and non-ferrous materials (aluminum, brass, etc.).  Products such as pistons or cylinder rods are commons for these finishing products. Based on the difference between incoming and desired surface finish, these machines can be configured with multiple working heads each finishing the surface a certain amount.  Typically, these machines are configured with a head count that yields the desired finish with one complete pass or cycle of the product through each head. Depending on the recommended design style, these machines can be designed with tube/bar loading and unloading systems.  Loading systems begin with bundles that pick one tube/bar at a time to load into the machine and then tubes can be re-bundled after passing through the working heads.