Content tagged with "point"

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October 23, 2003

Programming multiple robots Figure 1 Two robots can weld on the left side of a large vehicle frame, while two other robots weld on the right side, with all robot motion synchronized by a multiple-robot control. Multiple Robots, Single Process Multiple-robot control can increase productivity in workcells in... Read more...

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August 14, 2003

Stamping out bad parts One option for stamping quality control to help fabricators determine shape, strains, and thinning is full-field optical vision technology. Based on the principles of circle grid analysis and photogrammetry—the science of making precise measurements by recording and analyzing... Read more...

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August 14, 2003

Mastering the art of welding—it's all about proper technique One of the stupidest things I ever did as a parent was to buy my son a book about kyusho-waza (pressure point attack) written by master martial artist, George A. Dillman. I then became the recipient of painful ambushes in the hall, kitchen, and even driving down the road in my... 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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September 17, 2001

Making seamless tubing with a floating mandrel mill Every six seconds, a single, 32-foot length of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) production tubing used in the exploration and production of oil and/or gas is produced. More than 20,000 miles of tubular product a year can be produced using the floating mandrel mill seamless tubular production... Read more...

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September 17, 2001

Working safely with metalworking fluids Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are widely used in many manufacturing industries. These fluids are used in the cutting, machining, and grinding of metal parts to cool and lubricate tools and workpieces, wash away the removed metal, prolong tool life, and prevent corrosion of the workpiece.... Read more...

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September 17, 2001

Incorporating available technology into die design: Tools of the trade are evolving Many innovations in die design have occurred in the last few years. The times of paper and drawing tables are coming to a close. In today's marketplace, most customers demand that a die designer use the latest technologies. The general attitude is usually, "Either get on the bandwagon, or... Read more...

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August 16, 2001

Flatness in coil processing operations: New turns in the leveling process Figure 1: The different colors shown here indicate how much force or stretching is involved in bending metal over a roll without strip tension. Precision Roller Leveling With Tension Some coil processing lines now add tension to the leveling process. This process extends the lower... Read more...

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May 15, 2001

Mill coolant system design Coolants are used to wash away oils, oxides, slivers, and dirt generated during the forming, welding, and sizing of tubes and roll-formed profiles. These coolants are a mixture of water and refined chemicals that help cleanse the process, protect part finish, extend tool life, and inhibit rust... Read more...

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