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R&D Update: Servo press forming applications - Part III
- By Taylan Altan, Ph.D.
- May 8, 2007
- Bending and Forming
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This column discusses several applications of servomotor-driven mechanical presses for forming at room temperature and at elevated temperatures.
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Arc Welding 101: Paint tank troubles
- By Paul Cameron
- May 8, 2007
- Arc Welding
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Q: I am building a 400-gallon paint tank and I'm having trouble with leaks when using gas metal arc welding (GMAW). I'm using a welding machine running on 440. My best results come when running hot 19.5 on the heat and about 21/2 on wire speed. I am using a trimix gas and 0.035-inch 308 wire. The...
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Orbital sander has enhanced hand, wrist support
- May 8, 2007
- Finishing
- Product Release
Dynabrade Inc.'s Comfort Platform now is standard on all palm-style Dynorbital-Sprit and Dynorbital Supreme random orbital sanders. The platform provides additional hand and wrist support for the tool operator. It also protects the hand from contact with the air coupler and connector, and further...
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GTAW torch designed for limited-access welding
- May 8, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Weldcraft's WP-24 GTAW torch series is designed especially for intricate welding applications that require improved joint...
- From The Welder
Electrode resists salt water corrosion
- May 8, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Arco Industries LLC copper-nickel alloy electrode 813 exhibits high corrosion resistance, especially against salt water, the company says. The ERCuNi electrode primarily is used for welding 70/30, 80/20, and 90/10 copper-nickel alloy and is designed for joining nickel-copper alloys and Nickel 200...
Custom-designed deburring brushes offered
- May 8, 2007
- Finishing
- Product Release
Weiler Corp. offers crimped wire wide face brushes specially engineered to meet each user's specific requirements. The custom-made brushes are effective for many deburring applications, especially tube end deburring, as well as surface finishing clad materials, conveyor cleaning, coil strip...
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Die protection module provides flexible sensor monitoring
- May 8, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
Cieco Inc. has introduced a new product for its Automator II press controller. The die protection module for the controller now has up to 32 sensor inputs available, twice as many as previously offered, and provides users with flexible sensor monitoring capabilities. Each of the 32 sensors can be...
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Press offers alternative to fine blanking
- May 8, 2007
- Bending and Forming
- Product Release
LMC Inc. offers a series of blanking press systems based on adiabatic technology. According to the company, adiabatic blanking can produce parts from virtually any metal and tensile strength and has blanked material in hardness up to 50Rc. The LMC SIP-15B press blanks up to 1,000 parts per minute....
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Lifter has battery-powered lift mechanism
- May 8, 2007
- Materials Handling
- Product Release
Southworth Products Corp. has introduced a new Dandy Lift™ with a battery-powered lift mechanism. The ergonomic, durable lift is clean, quiet, user-friendly, and convenient for transporting, lifting, and positioning loads in high-tech, industrial, retail, and office environments. Lifting and...
- From The Welder
Conversion adapters, gas diffusers work with most GMAW guns
- May 8, 2007
- Arc Welding
- Product Release
Bernard offers conversion adapters and gas diffusers that fit its Centerfire™ contact tips and nozzles to all major GMAW gun brands. The adapters and gas diffusers connect the consumables to Binzel®, Lincoln®, Miller®, OXO®, Tregaskiss® and Tweco® guns. Nozzle orifice...
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Spinner hanger suitable for cleaning various parts
- May 8, 2007
- Finishing
- Product Release
The SmartLine™ Carousel Spinner Hanger blast cleaning system from Wheelabrator Group is suitable for cleaning and shot peening parts that cannot be cleaned in tumble-blast or barrel-blast equipment. The operator-friendly hanger has a 1,500 pound per hook capacity two-chamber carousel design...
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Alloy offers improved corrosion resistance
- May 8, 2007
- Metals/Materials
- Product Release
Carpenter Technology Corp. has introduced a controlled-chemistry, free-machining, ferritic 13 percent chromium alloy developed for use in magnetic components that offers improved corrosion resistance. Chrome Core® 13-XP alloy can be considered for fuel injection components and other...
Tube cutoff system designed for short production runs
- May 8, 2007
- Tube and Pipe Fabrication
- Product Release
T-Drill Industries has introduced the TCJ-50 tube cutoff system that extends its chipless rotary cutoff technology into a small, bench mounted system designed for short production runs from straight tube. The system can cut copper, steel, aluminum, and stainless steel tube from 3/8 in. through 2...
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3-D modular laser processing machines introduced to North America
- May 8, 2007
- Laser Cutting
- Product Release
TRUMPF has introduced a new line of 3-D laser processing machines, the TruLaser Cell Series 7000, to the North American market. The modular laser cells, the company's largest available 3-D laser machines, offer flexibility for different applications, including welding, cutting, and processing...
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Press manually installs self-clinching fasteners
- May 8, 2007
- Assembly and Joining
- Product Release
The PEMSERTER® Series 4® manual press can install self-clinching fasteners in applications in which automated systems would be impractical. The pneumatic-powered press uses shop air. An 18-in. (45.7 cm) throat depth provides clearance for a variety of chassis configurations. The press has...
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