 The
Turbo Carver's pen like body, is made of high impact, rigid ABS
plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene). Unlike the much less
expensive Polystyrene plastic, ABS has excellent abrasion and moisture
resistance, as well as resistance to chemicals, acids and alkalis. The
more expensive, metal versions are susceptible to alkalis, and
oxidation that results from the inevitable presence of moisture
from the air compressor.
Light weight is another advantage of using a
Carbon Composite turbine and an ABS plastic housing (body). Metal
versions are considerably heavier and can cause fatigue after
a short period of time. The Turbo Carver II, however, is very
light and feels much like a normal writing pen. It also has a
soft textured rubber grip for great stability in the hand allowing
you to carve or engrave for hours without fatigue.
The best advantage of the Turbo
Carver II over
other high speed carving tools, is the patented Anti-Contamination
pinch valve and 5 micron filter that keeps dust and dirt from
getting into the turbine and "bearings". Because of this valve,
the Turbo Carver II, never has to be lubed, that's right, LUBE-FREE
(ABEC7) high tech bearings. Other high speed carving tools
require lubrication at regular intervals and this lubrication
ends up getting all over everything, including your art.
Turbo Carver II uses a one piece, carbon composite
turbine assembly. There is no costly chuck to wear out and no wrenches
necessary. Since there are fewer parts concentricity is superior
to its metal counterparts thus reducing vibration and noise. Concentricity
of this new turbine is between 0 and .0002
Most other high-speed instruments create a vacuum
that draws contamination into the front bearing, a leading cause
of bearing failure. This is why some manufacturers require you
to disassemble and clean the bearings on a routine basis. We have
eliminated the vacuum with a patented pinch valve on the exhaust
outlet. Another cause of bearing failure is heat buildup in the
bearings. The valve increases airflow through the bearings, keeping
them cool while running at speeds up to 450,000 rpm. Why else would
they offer replacement turbine/bearing assemblies for sale... because
they fail.
So when the other guys say, "metal is best", keep
in mind that ours has the same
warranty, is more comfortable, requires no maintenance,
and our manufacturing costs, allow us to offer you a considerably lower
price, allowing you to spend more on burs, and accessories. |
