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Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Machine to be Demonstrated at IMTS 2018
ProtoMax is a compact, self-installed cutting system for prototyping and low-volume cutting of almost any material around 1 in. thick.
New CNC Machine Tool to be Presented for the First Time at IMTS 2018
Tsugami LaserSwiss announced today that it will introduce an all-new LaserSwiss CNC machine tool for the first time at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) at McCormick Place in Chicago, September 10 through September 15.
How to ward off seal and bearing failure
Bearings and seals are designed for years of service, but improper use or maintenance can lead to premature and costly failures. Many different causes can lead to bearing or seal failure, and most of them are preventable if these best practices are followed.
3D-Printing Method Developed to Strengthen the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Missouri University of Science and Technology created a new method to 3D print battery electrodes.
Nord Expands Helical Worm Product Line
Use of high-strength aluminum alloy delivers reliable performance in cost-effective and lightweight design.
New Magnetic Separation Pulley Takes Away Need to Recover Hardened Material by Hand
Industrial Magnetics Inc. now stocks a magnetic separation pulley and conveyor system for automated separation of weakly-magnetic stainless steel from a waste stream.
Curbell Plastics Releases White Paper Describing DuPont Vespel for Aerospace Valve Seats and Seals
The plastics distributor highlights the use of high performance polymers that perform in high temperature, low temperature and vacuum environments.
BorgWarner Innovation Helps Hybrids Significantly Improve Fuel Efficiency and Reduce Emissions
The Exhaust Heat Recovery System can improve fuel economy by up to 8.5 percent and reduce emissions significantly.
5 Tips for Maintaining Efficient Parts Production
Shortcuts and quick fixes may seem like the fastest way to produce a part, but they typically end up costing everyone more time. Here are some tips for more efficient part production.
Polyurethane Blowing Agents Can Be Environmentally Friendly and Still Offer Superior Insulating Properties
Fourth-generation blowing agents now include hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), along with hydrocarbons (HCs) and Ecomate.
Heat Treatment of Bolts and Fasteners for Demanding Applications
Many demanding applications require high-strength fasteners in order to handle high tensile and shear stresses generated by the applied loads on the bolted or fastened joint.
New Ricardo Electric Motor Designed to Boost Power, Cut Costs of Hybrids
The 48 V e-motor offers up to a 50 percent increase in power density compared with current production machines.
R-12: The New Duct Insulation Standard
In 2015, the IECC made a new change regarding the thermal resistance requirements for duct insulations in unconditioned spaces.
Hydraulic Seals and Preventing Seal Failure
Seals can be composed of a number of different materials, and choosing the right seal for the job is not a trivial task; it takes consideration and knowledge of not only the machine or equipment that the seal will reside on or in, but also the potential effects of the seal’s environment.
O-Ring Sizes for Hydraulic Seals
The relatively low-production costs and ease of installation and use have made the O-ring the most widely used seal. Practically all liquid and gaseous media can be sealed using one of the many elastomeric O-rings available.
Save Yourself Time, Money and Headaches with the Right Hydraulic Flange Supplier
Four-bolt hydraulic flanges are essential to large, high-pressure or difficult-to-access systems that require leak-free connections. They offer excellent pressure characteristics and vibration resistance, and are easily reusable. They are also simple to install and form a strong, reliable seal.
Driver Drowsiness the Likely Result of Car Seat Vibrations, Study
According to research from RMIT University in Australia, the sleepiness that often accompanies driving isn’t always a simple matter of the driver being overtired or under-caffeinated, but is rather a byproduct of the car’s design.
A Burst of Magnetic Energy Could Revolutionize Combustion Engine Design
A new design replaces the heavy flywheel with a plate embedded with permanent magnets, thus becoming a rotor assembly similar to a brushless DC motor.
Watch the 5:19.55 Minute Lap Record Set by the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
Best time on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife: Timo Bernhard beats six-minute mark with the 919 Hybrid Evo in the “Green Hell.”
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Crest-to-Crest® Wave Spring
Wave springs are superior to coil springs in certain applications because they operate at lower work heights while providing the same force.