Content tagged with "brakes"

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March 27, 2003

The art of laser cutting On modern laser cutting machines, most of the internal functions are automated. Focus point is changed remotely via a cutting database or technology table. Assist gas change and pressure are system-controlled as well. The numerically controlled cutting database has taken over almost all of the... Read more...

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October 11, 2001

The Brakes: Press Brakes and You -- Whose business is safety? Everybody's Whether you are an owner, employer, operator, tool setter, or maintenance person, press brake safety is your business. You are responsible for operating and maintaining your equipment in compliance with recognized safety standards and plain common sense. Foremost, an organized safety committee... Read more...

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October 11, 2001

Installing and maintaining coil cradles and reels All stamping and forming operations outside of the powder or forging industries begin with coiled steel. In many fabricators' plants, the decoiler, payoff reel, recoiler, tensioner, or other coil handling equipment require constant maintenance. Installation The nature of the... Read more...

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August 16, 2001

The Brakes: Press Brakes and You -- Preventing common mistakes on press brakes Press brakes—they're wonderful machines that, unfortunately, present many opportunities to make mistakes. The good news is that many mistakes are so common that a nice file of prevention tactics has stacked up against them. The following miscues and mishaps are commonplace—and... Read more...

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