February 1, 2004
Articles
Example: Welding a Bracket to a Railroad Car
Figure 3 A bracket designed to carry a 500 lb [227 kg] air compressor unit was welded to the center sill of a piggy back railroad car, as shown in Figure...
Tanks a Lot!
Indiana gas cylinder producer Manchester Tank and Equipment Co. improved its productivity and lowered its set-up times by installing new feed equipment...
Automated MIG Welding of Aluminum
Equipped with new control technology to handle higher volumes and faster wire speeds, aluminum welding technology is ideal for automotive manufacturing...
Pail Lifter
The Pail Lifter , an end effector designed to simply and safely lift and position pails and drums is available to help prevent back injuries. The product...
Panel Mounting Servo Amplifiers
The Accelnet family of panel mounting servo amplifiers for CANopen networking automation drive a range of motor types for powering assembly, fabrication,...
Parallel Gripper
The PPC series through-hole parallel grippers, designed to facilitate part ejection, feeding, present sensing, and cleaning, are ideal when a component...
Plasma Cutting System
The ProLine 2200 is a full-function precision high-density plasma cutting system which utilizes a more manual level of process parameter control. The...
Plasma Metal Cutting System
The HyPerformance Plasma metal cutting system combines three solutions into one robust mechanized system that allows metal fabricators to get a quality...
Process Control
The new process control and weld inspection systems provide users with the ability to ensure that all products are within tolerance. The programming and...
Digital Panel Meter
The PMA Digital 280 Panel Meter features the pushbutton calibration and configuration to meet ISO 9000 calibration standards. The meter offers built in...
Protective Eyewear
The Odyssey Protective Eyewear features patented comfort features and a patent-pending design. The SoftFlex nosepiece has extra soft polymer fingertips...
Resonant Acoustic Method
A four-color data sheet describes the scope of the NDT-Resonant Acoustic Method. Based on the SDC003 LanSharc hardware platform, the NDT-RAM application...
Self-Clinching Cable Tie Mounts and Hooks
A bulletin is available that profiles PEM TY-D self-clinching cable tie-mounts and hooks, which are designed to provide secure attachment points for mounting...
Sheet Metal CAM Software
The ProFab V3.7 Sheet Metal CAM Software includes direct interfaces to SolidWorks 2004, SolidEdge 14, and CADKEY V21.5. This program automates the programming...
Shielding Gas Blend
The HeliStar GV shielding gas blend, is available for welding of galvanized or galvannealed steel. The mixture of helium, argon, and carbon dioxide increases...
Spool Guns
The Prince XL and Magnum SG are spool guns that can add wire feeding capabilities for aluminum and stainless with a variety of constant voltage power...
Stainless Steel Equipment
Available from stock is a full line of stainless steel cranes and accessories. Portable, stationary, floor mount, ceiling mount, wall mount, or free standing...
Surfacing Technology
A brochure detailing the company's services in thermal and cold spray is now available. It provides information on complimentary services, including machining,...
Toolholding System
HFS toolholders have taper and face contact improving concentricity and changeover accuracy to less than three microns. The new toolholders evened out...
Torch Consumables
The FineCut consumables for users of the Powermax line of plasma cutting torches and systems deliver improvements in cut quality on thin-plate metals...
The American Manufacturer an Endangered Species
About a month ago I had the privilege and pleasure of attending a national media event. The event was the introduction of the Bush Administration's plan...
Adjustable Borescope
The Swing Prism Adjustable Borescope features a rotating lens that offers a 50 field of view, which scans through a 120 included arc and full 360 orbital...
Air Cleaner
The TM1000 TaskMaster offers shop and plant air cleaning versatility. Ideal for maintenance and source capture applications, the anywhere control of pollution...
Arc Welding Reel
The WCR arc welding reel is designed to handle cable current up to 400 A with rotary electrical device that can be instantly used with any unwound cable...
Auto-Darkening Helmet
The Xtreme Auto-Darkening Helmets have a 12.6 in. 2 viewing area. Available in single shade 10 or variable shade 9-12, the helmet is a specialized TIG...
Automated Inspection System
ToolOK is designed to increase Romer portable CMM throughput by automating the inspection of tools, fixtures, and parts. Featuring 'touch three and you'll...
Carbide Drill
Carbide drills that claim to provide 40 percent productivity gains in carbon steels under 28 Rockwell C and 30 percent gains in stainless steel are available....
Carbide Burs
A line of carbide burs for weld and metal removal, weld preparation, deburring, chamfering, edge breaking, and for creating radii has been introduced....
Circular Saw Blades
Two new 10 in. metal-cutting carbide tipped circular saw blades are available for the Metal Devil line. One blade is designed for cutting thin steel while...
Coil End Welder
The design of the coil end welder offers a compact profile and is especially suited for stamping lines, roll forming lines, and strip processing lines...
Combination Wrenches
Remove fasteners quickly with the new line of reversible ratcheting combination wrenches. One tool can be used in place of a standard or deep socket on...
Cutoff Machine
At 15 A and 3,900 RPM, the 3814 14 in. benchtop abrasive cutoff machine offers a durable and efficient cutting solution for metal, stainless steel, ferrous...
Cut-Off Tool
A 4 1 /2 in. cordless cut-off and grinding tool powered by an 18 V battery system produces 350 max. watts-out and is designed for maintenance crews, mechanical...
Cylinder Guide
A catalog entitled CenterLine AMSI Weld Cylinder Guide is available. American Machining Specialties Inc. (AMSI) coupled with the company to offer a new...
Deburring Flat Surfaces
A four-page brochure on in machine CNC deburring of flat surfaces explains how to reduce direct labor while improving quality using the Nylox abrasive...
Downdraft Tables
Downdraft Tables provide a modular, portable, adjustable downdraft work surface ideal for welding, grinding, soldering, sanding, and other finishing processes....
Dual Torque Hammer Drill
The 1199VSR 1 /2 in. Dual Torque Hammer Drill is available for applications including concrete, brick, mortar, wood or steel. One new feature on the drill...
Durable Mobile Phone
An all-weather, GPS-enabled phone with Nationwide Direct Connect SM is available. The Motorola i305 has been designed with a focus on durability to need...
Heat Treating Furnace
No. 921 is an electrically heated, 2,000 F heavy duty box furnace used for different heat treatments at a customers facility. Workspace dimensions measure...
Auto-Darkening Helmet
The 2004 line up of auto-darkening helmets features a new replaceable battery/ solar assist Performance series lens technology. The lenses will be available...
Inflatable Pipe Stoppers
Inflatable Pipe Stoppers are available as a low cost way to prevent the flow of liquids and solids in pipes. The stoppers cover the range of pipe sizes...
Mat Controller
A new safety controller has been added to the line of safety mat systems for machinery safeguarding. The MAX-series control units provide continuous safety...
Metal Ion Concentration Measurement Tool
The Fischerscope X-Ray and advanced WinFTM software can measure and test the metal ion concentration in electrolytes of electrolytic baths economically...
MIG Gun
The 26 oz-Sidewinder Mini-Spool gun with small diameter wire feeding capacity is easy to maneuver. Its ergonomic design reduces operator fatigue and improves...
Modular Conveyors Catalog
The Tsplus Modular Conveyors for Flexible Manufacturing has been updated and is available. The catalog features 17 sections, including new products and...
Multi-Gas Monitor
The M49 is a multi-gas detector capable of measuring carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, oxygen, and combustible gases for a variety of confined space...
Oxygen Analyzer
The ORB 1000 Oxygen Analyzer is supplied in a robust ABS case, which houses the main unit and all the accessories. The unit interfaces directly into the...
Transfer Line
The NC Series Gap Frame press offers a cost-effective and flexible transfer line when combined with the press builder's automation options. Suited to...
Tube and Pipe Welding Station
The Tiger tube and pipe welding station was designed for the pre-fabrication of tube and pipe work. The station incorporates a tube/pipe clamp, which...
Video Borescope
An integrated temperature sensor and warning system is available on the VideoProbe XL PRO video borescope. The system provides a probe tip temperature...
Welding Screens
Weld View Screens have a strong, light weight 1 in. extruded aluminum frame made to stand up to the roughest handling. The screens set up quickly; unique...
Welding Skills Training Text
Welding Skills training materials has been revised into an extended edition. It has been updated to include current AWS terminology and cover the latest...
Wire Brushes
Roughneck wire brushes are ideal for high impact action on severe applications such as weld cleaning on pipelines. Applications include removal of rust,...
Wire Feeder
The LN-35 is an across-the-arc powered semiautomatic wire feeder intended for feeding self-shielded flux-cored wire welding electrodes up to and including...
Boosting Air Quality . . . Cleansing the Air at Corban Industries
Corban Industries , Orion, MI, wanted a safer, more comfortable working environment for its employees. Outfitting three robotic welding with self-contained...
The Future of Autmaking: Tailor Welded Blanks
The cost-saving, weight-reducing, safety-enhancing benefits of tailored blanks have pushed the cutting-edge innovation to become standard. And now, various...
Abrasive Grinding Wheels
Grinding wheels that are thinner and more flexible to provide better operator control have been introduced. The Sigma Green 60-grit wheels feature a proprietary...
Filament Brushes
Nylox brushes are multi-directional tools to solve various deburring, edge radiusing, and surface finishing applications. These brushes contain nylon...
Reels for Confined Spaces
The SSN700 series stainless steel hose reel is designed for heavy duty applications, and is compact and mountable in tight spaces. With no paint to chip...
TIG Torch Pack
The TIG Mate Starter Packs provide a Lincoln Pro-Torch, Harris flowmeter/regulator, parts kit, work cable, hoses, and adaptors packaged in a rugged and...
Urethane Hose
A line of wire-reinforced thermoplastic urethane hose, puncture and abrasion resistant for use in severe service applications has been introduced. The...
Welding Wire and Dispenser
Tech Pack delivers stainless steel or nickel alloy welding wire to joints and seams in a straight, flip-free line for welds with fewer quality rejects....
