Machinery, Tools & Supplies White Papers

Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application Requirements - Part II
Description: Concluding part of a two-part technical guide for matching today's laser cutting technology to application requirements, this paper focuses on the impact of laser scan head design and the scan head control software on the quality of the laser... More
Publisher: Spartanics
Release Date: 2009-03-06

Static Electricity - The Hidden Danger in Hazardous Areas
Description: In light of the fact that many plant fires and personnel injuries are directly linked to a static spark igniting a vapor, gaseous or dust atmosphere, this paper presents guidelines and safety measures for controlling static electricity in hazardous... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-02-10

Deep Draw Technology: Making High-Quality Mission-Critical Parts Affordable to Produce
Description: Emphasizing the need for a reliable technology for producing failsafe mission-critical cylindrical parts, this paper presents Buckeye Shapeform deep draw process as an affordable technology for making high-quality mission-critical parts. It reviews... More
Publisher: Buckeye Shapeform
Release Date: 2009-02-05

Quality Check & Inspections in Production Time with the New SMAC Multi-Axis Actuator System
Description: Features, applications, and benefits of SMAC 3D-XYZ Coordinate machine are detailed in this paper, which includes various case studies about the applications of the SMAC multi-axis system. SMAC Soft-land technology on which the system is based, is... More
Publisher: SMAC Moving Coil Actuators
Release Date: 2009-01-28

Recent Technical Advancements in Blow-Fill-Seal Technology
Description: In light of the emergence of blow-fill-seal technology as a preferred method for aseptic packaging of pharmaceutical and healthcare products due to unrivalled flexibility in container design, product quality, and low operational costs, this paper... More
Publisher: Weiler Engineering, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-10-10

Succesful Plastic Gear Conversion
Description: Providing suggestions to aid in plastic conversion success, and knowledge of how to avoid the pitfalls, this white paper explains the conversion process of a steel gear set to plastic. The incentives of converting to plastic gears, which include... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-29

Systematic Approach to Designing Plastic Spur and Helical Gears
Description: A systematic approach to designing plastic Spur and Helical Gears is presented in this paper, which includes a gear design example and points out the many variable involved when designing plastic gears. It emphasizes the benefits of using a... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-29

Safely Using Below-the-Hook Lifting Hardware
Description: The best practices for ensuring safety when using below-the-hook lifting hardware are presented in this paper. It describes the various safety issues related to using shackles and also analyzes the factors that can result in the failure of a... More
Publisher: Chicago Hardware & Fixture Co.
Release Date: 2008-09-24

A Durable Fiber Optic End-Face
Description: The advantages offered by Megladon's Hardened-Lens Contact (HLC) termination process for fiber optic end-faces over conventional polishing/finishing processes are presented in this paper. It illustrates the benefits of using a lens structure on the... More
Publisher: Megladon Manufacturing Group, Ltd.
Release Date: 2008-09-18

Applying Elemental Gear Measurement to Mold Modification of Molded Plastic Gears
Description: Application of elemental inspection and elemental gear measurement to mold modification of molded plastic gear is explained in this paper, providing specific examples. It details the gear molding process along with various factors that influence the... More
Publisher: ABA-PGT, Inc.
Release Date: 2008-09-16