November 1, 2004
Articles
Clean air is a modular affair
Modular filtration systems efficiently target smoke-generation sources. Charles Bates, consulting editor In some instances, initial equipment and installation...
Dome-loaded regulators
Model 750 dome-loaded servo regulators for laser assist gases are remote sensing pilot devices that yield high-flow, high-pressure assist-gasses capacity...
Downflow dust collection
The Air Boss Downflow Dust Collection (DC) Series comprise single unit and facility-wide smoke/fume/dust-collection systems that let companies meet or...
Surface prep utility cloth
Utility cloth, sheets, and rolls remove rust, scale, and contaminants from metal surfaces prior to welding. The cloth features aluminum-oxide abrasive...
Armored welding generator stands up to tough environments
The Bobcat 250 welding generator features a fully-enclosed case, super-tough protective armor on the front panel, 10,000 W of useable peak generator power,...
We may have something in common with Northern pike
Sometimes people adhere too closely to the "If it's not broke, don't try to fix it," mentality. Perhaps it is a rigid commitment to the past or a stubborn...
High-speed blanking press
At 80 metric ton, the Hummingbird press pumps out parts at 1000 strokes/min with a stroke length of 25 mm, which the company says makes it the fastest...
Keyless assemblies lockgears to shapes
Keyless locking assemblies are shaft-to-hub friction connectors that rely on concentric surface pressure to connect gears, sprockets, and other drive...
Metal-forming equipment
Strippit's color brochure details punching, forming, and laser-cutting equipment, including the ST Series 20-ton punch press with 26-station, thin-style...
MicroBulk vessels
The Perma-Cyl 2000VHP is a new addition to the Perma-Cyl line of at-site MicroBulk vessels. For high-pressure, high-flow applications, such as lasers...
Motion solutions
Catalog 2005 Solutions Book details powered slides, grippers, rotary actuators, cylinders, multimotion actuators, escapements, clamps, switches and sensors,...
Protect employees
XM (exchange module) mechanical key-exchangers link isolation devices and access locks to protect employees from dangerous equipment. XMs perform simultaneously...
Reconditioning testing machines
ARO Measurement Systems reconditions tensile/compression machines for testing metal parts or raw-material inspection. ARO cleans, adjusts, and makes new...
Retrofit torch
Hypertherm's brochure showcases the company's RT60 retrofit torch for mechanized and manual Hypertherm Powermax600/800/900 and MAX 42/43 plasma systems....
Sawblades sport special tips
Morse's Metal Devil circular sawblades with special metallurgy and tooth configuration reportedly cut metal quickly, cleanly, and coolly. According to...
Shrink-fit shaft/hub connectors
RfN 7012 Internal Locking Assemblies are shaft/hub connectors for gears, clutches, turbine rotors, couplings, conveyor pulleys, and flywheels. The carbon...
Vortex shedding meters
CalPoint vortex shedding flow meter and temperature transmitters measure flow rate and temperature of cooling water in resistance welding, heat treating,...
Sawing the moody metal
Tactics for successful stainless steel bandsawing. Paul Duffy, Bahco Milford BandsawsEdited by James J. Benes A bimetal blade with ground teeth is good...
Pinpoint where to invest in technology
Shops can zero in on spending for equipment effectiveness. By Douglas Peterson, GE Fanuc Automation Americas Inc., Charlottesville, Va. Edited by James...
Cordless driver for light drilling and fastening
The Impactor 9.6, 12, and 14.4-V series of cordless drivers reportedly provide speed, power, and comfort for fastening and light drilling. The 14.4-V...
Flux-cored wire resists abrasion
Hobart claims wear, abrasion, and impact resistance with McKay ArmorWear open-arc or self-shielded, flux-cored, hard-surfacing wire for 110 to 120 V wire-welding...
Push-connectors for robotic welders
MicroWeld push-connectors and Parflex Microweld tubing are for air and water supply lines on robotic welding equipment and reportedly help prevent spatter...
Resin-bonded grinding wheels promise long service life
Allsteel resin-bonded grinding wheels feature reinforcement that reportedly increases performance and yields wheel safe for use in all grinding positions....
Front-load liners
Tough Gun Quick Load Liners load from the front of the MIG gun, eliminating the need to climb around tooling and transfer systems. The liners changeout...
