Machinery, Tools & Supplies White Papers

Precision Packaging Machinery for the Food Industry
Description: The speed reduction needs addressed by Cone Drive's Series W worm gears in various cartooning applications at Klockner Engineering are covered in this case study. It includes a presentation made by Cone Drive to Klockner Engineering highlighting the... More
Publisher: Cone Drive, A Division of Textron
Release Date: 2008-02-13

Five Strategies for Cutting Data Center Energy Costs through Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
Description: In light of rising electricity prices and increased scrutiny on IT-related energy costs, this paper presents 5 strategies for increasing data center cooling efficiency, which can result in 30-45% reduction in energy costs. The increasing importance... More
Publisher: Emerson Network Power
Release Date: 2008-01-05

Guidelines for Optimizing Drying and Blow-Off Operations
Description: Based on the premise that a change in approach can help reduce operating costs and increase efficiency, guidelines for optimizing drying and blow-off operations are covered in this paper. It includes a review of the features and characteristics of... More
Publisher: Spraying Systems Co.
Release Date: 2007-12-29

Optimizing Spray Performance with Pulse Width Modulated Flow Control
Description: This paper focuses on optimizing spray performance with Pulse Width Modulated Flow Control with a view of improving accuracy and lowering operating costs in coating, dosing and other spray operations requiring precision. Differences between PWM and... More
Publisher: Spraying Systems Co.
Release Date: 2007-12-29

Evaluating Critical VFD Cable Parameters
Description: This paper evaluates the critical VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) cable parameters and also analyzes the motor-supply cable's impact on VFDs and surrounding equipment. Outlined are the features and characteristics of most commonly recommended cables... More
Publisher: Belden Electronics Div.
Release Date: 2007-12-21

PC-Based Controls
Description: This white paper focuses on establishing the importance and advantages of using PC-based controls on high speed machining equipment with micro tooling in the manufacturing market. A PC-based control is defined and the challenges faced by the... More
Publisher: Datron Dynamics, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-12-17

Probing
Description: Benefits of using machine probes during the process of high-speed machining with micro-tooling are covered in this paper, which reviews how to apply the advanced probing technology to everyday high-speed machining challenges. Definition of a probe... More
Publisher: Datron Dynamics, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-12-17

Tool Check & Verification (Damage Sensors/Replacers)
Description: Aiming to prove the effectiveness of the automated tool damage sensor/replacer, this paper explores the need for tooling checks and verifications for manufacturing systems that perform high-speed machining with micro-tooling. The concept of tooling... More
Publisher: Datron Dynamics, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-12-17

Materials and Processes for MR and GMR Heads and Assemblies
Description: The technological advancements in magnetic storage leading to increased densities and decreased cost are reviewed in this article. A detailed study on the magnetoresistive (MR) and giant magnetoresistive (GMR) effects, and comparison of their... More
Publisher: All Flex, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-11-28

Bobby Meeks Environmental Installs Alar Auto-Vac Filter for Liquid/Solids Separation
Description: This case study presents the benefits achieved by the Bobby Meeks Environmental Services in utilizing the 6 x 6 ft Alar Auto-Vac filter wastewater separation system by Alar Engineering. It also includes a brief history of evolution of Bobby Meeks... More
Publisher: Alar Engineering Corp.
Release Date: 2007-11-24