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Articles tagged with "systems"

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	Making plasma cutting easier: Using CNC automation technology By: Brad Thompson and Kris Hanchette, Contributing Writers For many people, the world of plasma cutting is a complex and daunting place, with a cryptic set of rules that can be mastered only by highly trained technicians after weeks of training. For every change of material or thickness being cut, a long process ensues of resetting gas mixtures, tweaking pierce heights and pierce delays, and manually calibrating every last parameter to ensure a reliable result. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Plasma Cutting
	Carbon content, steel classifications, and alloy steels By: Bob Capudean, Contributing Writer Steel classification is important in understanding what types are used in certain applications and which are used for others. For example, most commercial steels are classified into one of three groups: plain carbon, low-alloy, and high-alloy. Steel classification systems are set up and updated frequently for this type of information. Publish date: August 28, 2003 Tech cell: Metals/Materials
	Mill coolant system design: Lubrication is more than meets the eye By: James Dyla, Contributing Writer What kind of coolant system you construct for your tube mill or roll forming operation is just as important as what type of coolant you use. Publish date: May 15, 2001 Tech cell: Roll Forming
	Sizing up pallet uncoilers: Evaluating requirements before you buy By: Tim Malarky, Contributing Writer Horizontal payoff of coiled materials on pallet uncoilers can help reduce downtime for coil changeover, increase coil handling efficiency, and improve operator safety. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Coil Processing
	Exploring upgrades in stamping presses: The top 10 improvements in the past 50 years By: Bob Kotynski, Contributing Writer The years have brought a host of improvements to stamping presses as technology has made presses more efficient, safer, and easier to use. Publish date: April 24, 2001 Tech cell: Press Technology
	What's driving your press? By: Errol Neider, Contributing Writer Mechanical presses are challenged to provide high-speed production with a greater number of hits per minute, smaller batch runs, and quicker die changes. Publish date: August 14, 2003 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Advanced lubricant technology for high-strength steel By: Brad Jeffery, Contributing Writer Publish date: June 8, 2004 Tech cell: Press Technology
	Applying and handling die lubricants: How to control lubricants for better housekeeping By: Stan Reinke, Contributing Writer The two main reasons for applying die lubricant are to reduce friction and dissipate heat. Heat can build up between the tool surface and metal, causing the lubricant to break down. This results in metal-to-metal contact and galling. Publish date: April 24, 2003 Tech cell: Tool and Die
	Using narrow-gap GTAW for power-generation equipment: Techniques and applications By: Satoru Asai, Keishi Taki, and Tsuyoshi Ogawa, Contributing Writers Narrow-gap gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) frequently is used to weld regular and multilayer high-chromium steel for power generation boilers, stainless steel for nuclear power generation equipment, INCONEL® alloy and other high-alloy steels, and thick-wall stationary pipes. Publish date: April 10, 2003 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Laser-gas delivery systems for all applications, including 24/7 operation: A comprehensive look at the options By: David Bell, Contributing Writer When laser gases are used in significant volumes or in an around-the-clock operation, a centralized gas delivery system is a practical necessity. A well-conceived delivery system reduces operating costs, increases productivity, and enhances safety. Publish date: July 13, 2004 Tech cell: Laser Cutting