Surface inspection
Precision at the edge
Advanced metrology meets practical engineering as Fintek enhances edge preparation accuracy for high-performance cutting tools.
In the realm of high-precision manufacturing, where margins for error are virtually non- existent, the fine details make all the difference. For Fintek, a surface finishing specialist based in Lancashire, the quality of cutting tool edges is one such detail that plays a vital role in tool performance and product finish. Serving a wide range of sectors including aerospace, motorsport, automotive, medical devices, and precision engineering, Fintek has built a reputation for delivering world-class subcontract surface finishing services. Now, the company is strengthening that position by integrating the Bruker Alicona EdgeMaster into its measurement and inspection capabilities.
Supplied by Optimax Imaging and Inspection, this advanced system allows Fintek to carry out highly accurate and repeatable assessments of edge rounding and burr classification, two critical aspects of tool preparation. Edge preparation is far more than a finishing touch. It directly affects tool wear, chip formation, and the surface quality of machined components. As Fintek explains, accurately preparing and verifying these micro features is essential to ensuring that cutting tools deliver consistent and reliable performance. Without precise measurement, even the best surface finishing processes risk falling short of their potential. The Alicona EdgeMaster provides a solution
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Measurement & Manufacturing
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