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Lightweight Aluminum Straight Edge



Suburban Tool, Inc., a manufacturer of high precision tools for toolmakers, has announced the addition of a lightweight Aluminum Straight Edge "Master-Edge" to complement its existing line of Cast Iron Straight Edges.

"The new Master-Edge Aluminum Straight Edges offers the same high precision and quality as Suburban's Cast Iron Straight Edge at approximately 50% of the weight, making it suitable for applications where the weight of a cast iron product might be prohibited," said a company spokesperson.

"These new Aluminum Straight Edges are made from 6063 extruded aluminum in a modified I-beam profile for enhanced rigidity and ease of handling, and are precision ground to Suburban's exacting standards," added the spokesperson.

Available sizes: 1-7/8 x 3-7/8 x 18, 24, 36"

  • Tolerances: Working surface straight and parallel within 0.0003"/ft.
  • Weight: 5 lbs./ft.

Available sizes: 2-1/8 x 4-1/8 x 48, 60, 72, 96, 120"

  • Tolerances: Working surface straight and parallel within 0.0005"/ft.
  • Weight: 6 lbs./ft.

Suburban Tool manufactures products in its 70,000 sq. ft. world headquarters in Auburn Hills, MI.

For more information contact:

Suburban Tool, Inc.

4141 N. Atlantic Blvd.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

248-391-7800

tools@subtool.com

www.subtool.com

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