October 1, 2004
Articles
Provide proper support for welds
A lug 4-in. long, 5-in. high, and 1-in. thick attaches to the beam flange. Through a hole in the lug, the hydraulic cylinder applies a force of 22 ton,...
Political intervention can be devastating
In this election year, there are plenty of U.S. politicians criticizing the present administration and corporate America for the loss of manufacturing...
AlTiN-coated sawblades
LENOX ARMOR Rx + Bi-metal bandsaw blades feature an aluminum, titanium and nitride (AlTiN) coating, special tooth geometry, and backing steel the company...
Automatic arc correction
Software in Miller Electric's Axcess 300 multi-MIG welding system monitors arc conditions almost continuously, correcting fluctuations before they adversely...
Portable CMMs
The FARO Gage and FARO Gage-PLUS portable coordinate measuring machines (CMM) are well-suited to perform for small machine shops. The gauges replace calipers,...
Compact TIG and MIG welding
ESAB's CaddyTig 150 (150 amp) and CaddyTig 200 (200 amp) are portable, 20-lb, 230-V, single-phase machines for TIG and MMA welding. The units feature...
Compact triple-mode laser
Mazak's triple-mode SG-U44 is a compact laser for high-speed 2D processing of sheetmetal and plate, 3D cutting of preformed parts, and 3D rotary cutting...
Eight-axis press brakes
Bystronic's PR Series eight-axis press brakes sport electro-hydraulic sheet supports and integrated process control (IPC) technology. According to the...
Engineering help
Edison Welding Institute's (EWI) Arc Welding and Automation Team is a group of engineers and technicians that help companies implement new technology...
Fabtech focuses on global competitiveness
Fabtech International 2004 will spotlight innovative technologies to help companies remain globally competitive. This year, Fabtech International takes...
Hydraulic presses
Beckwood's SSE (straight side endframe) hydraulic presses reportedly offer the rigidity of straight-side presses with the advantages of cylindrical guidance....
Automatic Ironworkers
Geka Ironworkers feature a Windows-based Geka Pro PC touch-screen graphic control that provides visual layouts of the plate and punch-hole pattern. It...
Laser inspection system
Virtek's LaserQC inspection system measures parts made of flexible or thin material with a part stabilizer by sandwiching them between glass, forcing...
Lightweight nibbler
Weighing 18.3 lb., the Trumpf N 700-2 nibbler is reportedly the lightest of the heavy-duty class. A planetary gear provides more power distribution within...
Material-handler for presses
Mayfran's heavy-duty in-floor and above-floor, hinge, steel belt conveyors move stamping scrap from presses. The company also fabricates discharge systems...
Modular power sources
Lincoln Electric's Power Wave 455M Robotic and 455M/STT Robotic digitally controlled inverters perform stick, TIG, MIG, flux-cored, pulsed, and gouging...
Modular welding fixtures
Bluco's Demmeler modular fixturing includes more than 20 new fixturing components and a new table size. The fixturing locates critical features to hold...
Group lock box meets security needs
Safety Series Group Lock Box No. 498A makes lockouts easy. It allows each lockout point to be secured by a single, designated lock. The accompanying keys...
Multitask control
Koike Aronson's new uCNC control for its Monograph Millennium plasma-cutting machines uses two microprocessors one is for programming, the second for...
Plasma metal-cutting systems
HyPerformance plasma metalcutting systems combine Hypertherm's HyDefinition, HySpeed, and LongLife technologies for a dross-free cut. It edge-start cuts...
Portable fillet welder
The Mini-Vert compact welding carriage is a portable, four-wheel drive, battery-operated fillet welder for semi-automatic welding in all positions. Bug-O...
Punching/shearing machine
Salvagnini's new S4N punching and shearing machine reduces the distance of sheet travel required to punch parts. It features a multi-press head with an...
Safety light curtains
C 4000 Entry/Exit Safety Light Curtains safeguard workers in hazardous machine areas. The C 4000s do not need muting sensors, switches, or lamps. They...
Shop-management software
Visual EstiTrack shop-management software manages a shop's order lifecycle from job estimate to shipping. Visual Books is Henning's integrated accounting...
Specialty gases distributors
Praxair Distribution Inc. and Praxair Distribution, division of Praxair Canada Inc., deliver industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as equipment,...
Thermal-cutting software
New ProMotion Nest software includes an updated bridging feature for lower consumables cost and an optional Cost Calculator module for efficient steel...
Web-based learning
Tooling U provides on-demand web-based learning for the manufacturing workforce. Courses include metalcutting, metal forming, materials, workholding,...
Welding wire
Tri-Mark metal-cored, gasshielded, carbon steel wires and Hobart gas-shielded, flux-cored, carbon steel wires tackle different applications. Tri-Mark...
Weld-preparation beveling
Heck's Model 9000 Bevel-Mill handles weld-preparation beveling and cutting bevels up to 1 3 /16 in most machinable metals including mild steel, aluminum,...
Purging with plastic film
Water-soluble plastic film barrier boosts weld-purging efficiency. Darren Sewell, managing director, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Ltd., edited by Ron...
Air nozzle uses little compressed air
DuraBlast Lifetime air nozzles force compressed air through an adjustable gap that accelerates airflow and entrains the surrounding air as it exits, delivering...
Chamfering and deburring power tool
The TKA 500-0 chamfering and deburring portable power tool produces quality cuts for large, visible, welded edges. Un-like right-angle grinders, the firm's...
Power supply produces smooth arc
According to the manufacturer, the Ranger 250 gives contractors, maintenance and repair shops, owner-operators, and welders easy arc starting, smooth...
Premium and economy flap wheels
Two lines of flap wheels offer operators the choice of high performance or economy. Tiger flap premium wheels are ideal for medium and high-production...
Retrofit torch
Improve cutting performance and extend consumable life of Hypertherm's mechanized and manual Powermax600/800/900 and MAX42/43 plasma systems with the...
