Machinery, Tools & Supplies White Papers

Saving Energy with your NEMA Enclosures
Description: Various thermal management systems generally available for cooling NEMA electronic enclosures commonly used to house sensitive electronics for automation, process controls, drives, and PLCs, are reviewed in this paper. Cost considerations of... More
Publisher: Noren Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-07-27

Quality Carbon Block Filters Revealed
Description: This paper outlines the manufacturing process and QA protocol that Multi-Pure and CB Tech follow to ensure the final quality of their high performance carbon block filters. It details the various elements of the control plan adopted by CB-Tech to... More
Publisher: Multi-Pure International
Release Date: 2009-07-20

Carbon Block Buyer's Guide
Description: Describing the many factors to be evaluated when designing and manufacturing an efficient carbon block water filter, this paper presents the key points a buyer should consider in developing filter specifications and selecting a supplier. It explains... More
Publisher: Multi-Pure International
Release Date: 2009-07-01

Designers Beware!
Description: This paper examines the detrimental tendency of artificially inflating load ratings of linear motion products by designers/manufacturers and aims to educate the reader about how to make the most informed decision possible by paying close attention... More
Publisher: NSK Precision America
Release Date: 2009-05-16

How to Properly Clean Pitch and Gum Residue from Your Saw Blade
Description: Stating the fact that regular cleaning of pitch and gum residue from the blade is essential for keeping and extending blade life and to ensure better and consistent cut performance, whether it is a high speed steel or carbide tipped blade, this... More
Publisher: EMI Supply, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-05-11

Budget Upgrades Its Central Vacuum System
Description: This case study presents the features and benefits of a highly efficient and cost-effective central vacuum system designed and implemented by AutoVac for Budget Car Rental's Consolidated Car Rental Facility (CCRF). It states the requirements of the... More
Publisher: AutoVac Industrial Vacuum & Air Systems (AVI)
Release Date: 2009-03-31

IGT Cleans up Its Las Vegas Assembly Line with Energy-Efficient Central Vacuum System
Description: Describing the features and benefits of the Central Vacuum System engineered and installed by AutoVac at the International Game Technology (IGT)'s Las Vegas, NV division, this case study details how Autovac designed and implemented a cost effective... More
Publisher: AutoVac Industrial Vacuum & Air Systems (AVI)
Release Date: 2009-03-31

Test-Centric Assembly
Description: Providing a definition for Test-Centric Assembly, this paper details various considerations for machine building of test-intensive assemblies. A comparison of end of line and in-process testing methods is included, listing examples of how costs for... More
Publisher: InterTech Development Co.
Release Date: 2009-03-16

Technical Guide: How to Match Today's Laser Cutting Technology to Application Requirements - Part I
Description: First part of a two-part technical guide, this paper demonstrates how to match today's laser cutting technology to application requirements and offers insights into how various features of laser cutting systems translate into capabilities for... More
Publisher: Spartanics
Release Date: 2009-03-06

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