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MICRO-ABRASIVE LATHES

Comco has integrated the precision of micro-abrasive blasting with an advanced machining platform for superior control quality and repeatability.

Standard Lathe: ideally suited for abrading parts that require precision material removal, cleaning or texturing. A self-contained workstation the Standard Lathe delivers a powerful stream of abrasive in a programmable pattern ensuring a high degree of repeatability and control.

Advanced Lathe: is designed for the steady processing of precision parts in a production environment. The Advanced Lathe has all the features of the Standard Lathe with the addition of an onboard computer that is network compatible.

Standard Lathe

Comco’s LA 1500 Standard Lathe combines the rotational characteristics of a traditional lathe with the latest in micro-abrasive blasting technology. The LA1500 is ideally suited for abrading parts that require precision material removal, cleaning or texturing. This self-contained workstation delivers a powerful stream of abrasive in a programmable pattern, ensuring a high degree of repeatability and control.

Spindle speed, blast speed, number of blast cycles and stroke start and stop positions are easily adjusted using manual controls to ensure consistent results from part to part. Tooling and nozzle arrays are customized to fit the user’s application. Our Engineering Department is available to provide a complete late setup and qualification.

For more information see the following

PDF document: Standard Lathe

Advanced Lathe

Comco’s Advanced Lathe provides precision micro-abrasive blasting for demanding production environments. The LA3200 is ideal for stent surface conditioning, detailed engraving and other applications that require a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.

The Advanced Lathe works by propelling abrasive air out of up to five small nozzles aimed at a part rotating on a spindle. The nozzles are mounted on a blast head that moves on the X- and Z-axes. This movement is fully coordinated with the spindle rotation enabling the system to trace complex shapes, directing the abrasive stream with pinpoint accuracy. Designed for both engineering development projects and full-scale production operations, the Advanced Lathe provides superior control, quality and repeatability in micro-abrasive blasting.

Flexible

Control all aspects of the blast process
Adjustable Engineering OD head with 13 controls for precise alignment of nozzles
Ideal for prototype and development work or full-scale production
Integrate with bar code readers or other systems

Easy to Use

Select programs easily using a LCD screen; follow prompts to properly load tooling
Switch easily between blast heads with quick-change feature

Built-in Checks

Smart tooling verifies that the tooling and blast head match the program selected
Warning messages inform operators of errors and corrections

Power

Equipped with a modified PowerFlo integrated for better control

For more information see the following PDF brochure:

The LA3200 Advanced Lathe

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