Three spindle machine cuts turbine hub in less than one shift

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Excerpt: Astraeus Wind Energy's MAG Megaflex machining system has passed its initial supplier qualification by completing "Operation 20" metal-cutting processes in record time on a Clipper Windpower C96 turbine hub, one of the industry's largest. The system simultaneously machines all three blade faces, …

Welder brings simpler operation to large welding wire diameter on thick materials

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Excerpt: The recent high amperage Flextec 650 multi-process welder from Lincoln Electric delivers up to 815 amps of welding power. Its FLEXible TEChnology lets welders use a variety of processes – stick, Touch Start TIG (DC), MIG, flux-cored CV submerged arc and arc gouging – on numerous applications …

How to design an optimum hinge

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Excerpt: The design guide and whitepaper for hinges comes from Spirol International Corp. and describes two primary hinges. One, a free fit hinge, has little to no friction or drag when the latch or handle rotates. Hinge components are “free” to rotate independent of one another. The second, a friction f …

Huge steel-plate rolling machine now takes instructions from an iPad

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Excerpt: The largest manufacturer of offshore wind towers in Northern Europe has ordered a new DAVI heavy four-roll machine with the capability rolling steel 4.0-m wide by 145-mm thick. “It’s the largest four-roll machine in the world completely dedicated to building foundations for offshore wind tow …

NC software corrects for ram or spindle droop

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Excerpt: A milling-boring specialist has patented a Dynamic CNC Ram Balance System which and dynamically corrects for effects of spindle and ram droop when the ram or quill of a machine are advanced and retracted to their programmed positions. This system is effective where the machine’s working envelo …

Software makes CMMs more efficient

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Excerpt: The latest version of the PC-based Quadra-Check Metrology software provides advanced functions for inspection measurement machines. This software makes it possible to perform 2D and 3D measuring tasks in the field of metrology when standard DRO products will not suffice. Labeled the IK5000 V2.96 …

Small diameter milling tool intended for high feed work

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Excerpt: A High Feed 2 line of small diameter high feed milling tools focuses on bringing high levels of productivity and reliability to modern CNC machines. High feed rates and small depths of cut let the cutters handle a variety of applications, including pocketing, ramping, helical interpolation, faci …

How state government and private investment can grow the wind industry

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Excerpt: Vela Gear Systems says it will be the cornerstone of Marion’s Green Technology Park, a newly formed cluster of sustainable businesses, comprised of three private companies and a business incubator. The real estate component of this opportunity is that the flagship business of this Green Tech P …

Manufacturing industries seek common solutions at Mfg4

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Excerpt: The energy, aerospace, defense, and medical industries are among the most successful sectors in manufacturing, driven by changes in national security, an aging population, energy prices, and environmental policy. Professionals from these industries will share solutions to their common manufacturing …

RFID tags speed component leak testing

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Excerpt: Manufacturers of leak proof components can use RFID tags for part identification and information tracking. The electronic label system with standard and custom components os tailored to application requirements. Custom elements of Uson RFID tags streamline parts processing and help manage test d …