Cutting Machine. Drilling Machine. Sanding Machine. Edge banding Machine. Shaper Machine.

Wrights Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine 881950

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WRIGHTS-Simplicity Rotary Cutting Machine. An innovative machine for cutting strips of fabric and paper. Great tool for all your recycling and repurposing projects. Cut strips to use for scrapbooking; quilting; sewing; rug hooking; fabric weaving; fabric knitting and crochet and more! Ideal for cutting straight strips to be used in the Bias Tape Machine (sold separately). The cutting blades are made of forged steel and cut by pressure on a drum not by sharpness which dramatically lengthens the durability of the blades. Features a foot pedal similar to a sewing machine for operation; an adjustable guide for cutting strips from 1/2in to 2-1/2 wide. This package contains one compact machine measuring only 4-3/8x9x5inches; two blades: one straight and wave; removable power cord; safety shield around blade and a foot peddle operation. UL listed.
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The SIMTAP Drilling Machine

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The SIMTAP Drilling Machine

Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd. Laser Cutting Machine

2010-01-18T18:11:00.001-08:00

Sahajanand Laser Technology Ltd. Laser Cutting Machine

Drill Press

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If you think you already have everything in your toolbox, think again. Have you checked your toolbox yet? Do you still have your drill press around?

Have you checked your toolbox lately? Do you have a drill press in it? A drill press is a permanent style of drill that may be mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor or workbench. Drill presses let you drill holes in metal, wood and a variety of other materials. There are several important pointers to be considered before buying drill presses.

There are two types available in the market of drill presses. The floor-standing drill press models that tender more power and can typically handle a wider range of materials and the bench-top drill press models that are a lot more compact and they tend to be a little less expensive. They are best apposite for smaller work pieces and less demanding jobs.

Did you know that in terms of swing the size of a drill press is typically measure? Like the bench-top model that typically has a swing of 10" to 12" and it has a capacity that is larger that needs more powerful motor while a floor-standing model has a swing between 15" and 17" that can have one half to three fourth horsepower. Another capacity that you might consider is the quill stroke because it determines how deep you can drill.

You may like to consider a radial press or magnetic press depending on your drilling needs. A radial press is best if you do a lot of angled drilling or you do work with very large items. A magnetic drill press gives enormously powerful operation along with easy portability.

If you cannot afford to buy brand new hand drill press, you can always buy second hand drill presses. You just need to be a little careful about the product and the accessories that come along with it. Please take note that drill presses are available with variable power, attachments and sizes. This will provide certain handy tips and will direct you to the right path in choosing the best-used drill press. First, you make sure that drill press works effortlessly without any hiccups, makes sure that it makes precision holes and look out for the maximum power that is made by the motor. Secondly if you are going to drill through tougher material you have to get a drill press with higher horsepower. Drill presses have horsepower from ¼ to 1 horsepower. Thirdly, try drilling holes before making up your mind, also take care that the drill press does not unreasonably heat up or stops rapidly while working.

Then, glimpse if any warranty is still left on the drill press, the more the better and the less the more you should bargain. There are also factory reconditioned drill presses available from different brands; this could also be an exciting basis of getting used drill press and if you don't have any ideas or clues and you are in dire need of a used drill bit always ask someone that is an expert or professional in selling with such tools to make up your final choice. These drilling machines also known as the drill presses are used to make holes in metal with a twist drill. To perform the following basic hole machining operations like tapping internal threads with a utilizing tapping attachment, countersinking, reaming, boring and counter boring, a diversity of other cutting tools are also used. Reamer is a modular design with replaceable cutting head, and easy to change while still in the machine tool spindle.

Types Of Drill Bits

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Drill bits are tools used in making cylindrical holes. Various types of drill bits are designed for different uses.

Drill bits are equipments or tools that are used in making cylindrical holes. Drill bits can also be referred to as a drilling machine. Drill bits are available in various drill types such as metal drills, gun drills, screw machine drills, core drills, step drills, spade drills, forstner drills, masonry drills, dental or surgical drills, wood bits, twist drills, drill blank taper drills and much more.

They are designed to cut while doing a clockwise rotating motion. Several drill bits are coolant fed. They contain a channel or hole for directing the coolant fed near to the cutting edges. The split point drill heads of drill bits are used for chip clearance and for excellent centering. Drill bits can also be used in cutting aluminum, general-purpose metals, brass, copper, bronze, ceramic, and plastic, stainless steel, steel, wood, titanium and hardened materials. Various types of drill bits are designed for different uses.

Listed below are some types of Drill Bits.

Twist Drill: It drills holes in plastic, metal and wood. This drill is currently produced with a width covering a range from 0.05 millimeters to 100 millimeters while its length is around 1000 millimeters. The most usual twist drill has a tip angle of 118 degrees. This is a proper angle for an extensive array of job. It also has a long series drill for extended length twist drills. It is not advisable to drill deep holes using this twist drill.

Diamond Drill Bit: This particular drill is used in the bathroom for updating or remodeling. It is also used in redesigning your kitchen decoration. Furthermore, it is used on ceramic, glass, tile, limestone, stained glass, marble, fiberglass, porcelain, stone, slate and porcelain tile. When using this drill, the main concern is to obtain water at the edge of the drill bit. Drilling fiberglass may be done with or without water but make sure that the fiberglass has ample amount of water just to get the drill wet.

Indexable Drill Bit: This provides an excellent performance in making short-hole drillings. Stainless steel is drilled 3x in diameter and only a short-hole must be done.

Listed below are some other types of drill bits

Adjustable Bit: This is built with a changeable cutter blade to bore holes of various sizes. It is also used for drilling gaps for wiring or piping.

Around-the-corner bit: It is used to cut arched holes that are stretched in corners with a diagonal cutting surface.

Auger Bits: This drill creates drill holes in wooden materials. The drill ends have a screw head so that the bits may be self fed.

Brad-point drill: This drill looks almost the same as the usual bits but it has sharpened point to make wood drilling a lot easier. This drill has cleaner holes other than spade bits.

Counterbore: The drill allows a screw to be driven under the wood outside. The holes that are drilled may be filled with a plug or wire.

Drill Saw Bit: It is used to cut holes such as wood and metal and can enlarge current holes.

Countersink: A drill that has an angled tip design that forms a "slump" in the screw head.

Fly cutter: This one is often used to cut circles in wood and other soft metals. The diameter of circles may be adjusted by changing the cutter blade setting.

Hole saw: It cut holes from one to six centimeters in diameter and has a center bit for directing the cutting blade edge of the saw.

Reamer bit: The tapered bit of reamer may be used on existing holes rather than to enlarge holes.

Screw pilot bit: This beautiful bit is used for drilling body holes. A pilot hole is used along with the countersink.

Wire Brushes: It use to remove rust and to clean up metal and is available either as a wheel or a cup with wire brush.

Plastic bit: This is designed with a tip so as to prevent splintering when drilling plastic. It is important to reduce the speed and slowly drill the other side of the plastic.

Plug cutter: Use this to remove cylindrical shapes from the wood. It covers the screw using a small cylindrical plug.

Total Drilling Machinery Like Pillar Drill & Radial Drill & Universal Drill Machine

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Today PARMAR group of companies enjoys very good reputation for performance of their drilling machines, its competitive price, timely delivery.

PARMAR group of industries offers varieties of model in Radial Drill Machines & Pillar Drill Machines, Auto Feed Drill Machines & Tapping Machines. Customers have further choice for light or heavy duty in Pillar Drilling Machines.

The Company have excellent infrastructure equipped with well maintained mother machineries and calibrated measuring instruments to meet product requirements. Besides it, both the units have well trained qualified staff & highly skilled work force for better result. Proper working environment is ensured for them. Due care has been taken for consistence in quality, interchangeability of parts and also selection of appropriate material while designing the machines. PARMAR machines are famous for retention of its accuracy for quite a long period due to stringent quality control at all stages right from raw material to assembly. In short, top priority is given to Understanding the customers need & satisfy their requirements.

PARMAR group takes interest in progress of their employees. Necessary technical and

general awareness training is being provided to improve their confidence level, technical skill and competence. Also employees are made aware of organization's policy and objectives.

PARMAR GROUP IS COMMITTED FOR CONTINUES IMPROVEMENT AT ALL LEVELS.

At P.Parmar Machine Tools we are committed to deliver the superior quality of machines and because of our continues standard performance today we are known as "The Drill Master" .

Ensuring quality of our Drills and Your Products :

Over the period, 'P.Parmar' has achieved unbeatable standards in designing the engineering parts, sure-n-smooth working of drilling processes and the finished results on your end-products. We never cut corners in raw material procurement or in achieving the utmost perfection. That shows on our products and finally in your products. too !

Fully Equipped with Precision Machinery :

The company, established before three decades, believes in to being self reliant in all aspects of production. Today it is one of the well equipped set-up to bring out the best Drill Machines, INDIA can offer. The company has a strategic location in Bhavnagar (INDIA) with a large manufacturing floor, R&D and marketing departments. All our machineries and precision instruments are of high standards of manufacturing.

Expertise that Never Let you Down :

Managed by highly experienced technocrat, the company has a team of trained engineers assuring the quality at various stages of manufacturing. The technology and techniques are upgraded every now and then with ongoing research and developmental activities. Your 'P.Parmar' drill will always keep working with minimal maintenance. That's a promise.

Tips For Tennis Shoes Maintenance

2009-04-28T07:11:00.000-07:00

Tennis shoes are now used extensively in other sports such as basketball, jumping and running even though it was originally designed for Tennis. A bit more expensive than normal shoes, tennis shoes require extensive care to last for longer. Here are a few handy tips on how to take care of your tennis shoes.

Clean is keen:

When it comes to tennis shoes, clean is keen-should be the motto. Try your best to keep your tennis shoes from getting dirty. Regular cleaning is a must, weekly washing and thorough drying will help to keep your tennis shoes clean.

Be careful with the fabric:

Watch out for the material of your tennis shoes while cleaning. Tennis shoes made of synthetics are all right for washing. It`s important clean your tennis shoes immediately after getting them dirty, because the strain might be difficult to let go if they stay for longer period and get dried. Tennis shoes of canvas material are easier to clean, just rinse them well with warm water and let them dry properly.

Deodorize your tennis shoes:

Keeping your tennis shoes from smelling bad can be an arduous task. However, there are tips which help your tennis shoes from smelling bad. It`s a good and inexpensive way to dry the smelly tennis shoes in the sun as that will reduce the stink smell to a large extent. You can sprinkle baking soda into the tennis shoes as that will absorb the moisture and helps preventing the smell. Rubbing alcohol spray onto the tennis shoes is a very effective way to prevent the bad smell. However, as they say prevention is better than cure; similarly regular spraying of anti-fungal foot spray into your tennis shoes prevents them becoming smelly.

Tips to wash in washing machine:

Washing your tennis shoes in washing machine helps in letting go of the horrible smell. However, some points ought to be considered while washing your favourite shoes in washing machine. Always opt for warm water for washing.

Tennis shoes of quality brands won`t suffer any damage from this washing, but it`s a good idea wash mid standard shoes along with regular white load as the soft material of towels etc. will provide a sort of cushion to the shoes as they tumble. Before washing, make sure to remove the laces and insoles out of your tennis shoes to prevent them from tangling up in the agitator. After washing, put them out in the sun to dry. This is an inexpensive method to get all new looking tennis shoes.

Benefits of using shoe cleaner:

For the longevity of your tennis shoes, it`s a good idea to use shoe cleaner such as Sport Shoe Stuff Scrub-Off Heavy Duty Cleaner. Some washing liquid and liquid bleach can also be used for giving your tennis shoes a shiny look.

Drying plays an important role:

After washing your tennis shoes, it`s good to dry it in the sun. However, I recommend drying them in a well-ventilated area at room temperature. Dry your wet tennis shoes with a white towel. For next phase of drying, stuff the tennis shoes with white porous paper (don`t go for newspaper as it can bleed ink) or a quick dry towel, but before that make sure to remove the shoe pad, sock-liner or orthotics from your tennis shoes. Replacing the paper towels in regular interval will help letting go of the extra water if any.

Storage of tennis shoes:

Storage of your tennis shoe is also very important as cleaning them. Always keep your tennis shoes in a dry, cool place. Wooden or plastic shoe shapers are ideal to keep tennis shoes.

Follow the above mentioned tips to preserve your expensive tennis shoes for a longer period.

Six Tips for Binding Documents With Spiral Coil

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Spiral coil binding is one of the most popular binding styles used today. It offers a contemporary look and feel with some great features such as full three hundred and sixty degree rotation. However, binding documents with spiral coil can be a little bit tricky, especially if you have never done it before. This article will provide you with six simple tips for binding your documents with spiral coil. Here they are.

1. There are several different hole patterns used for spiral coil binding. The most common hole pattern is 4:1 pitch (four holes per inch). However, spiral coil spines are also available in 5:1 pitch (five holes per inch) and in 3:1 pitch (three holes per inch). More than 90% of users choose a 4:1 pitch machine since the supplies are easier to find and less expensive. However, it is also important to note that some 4:1 pitch punches use a 43 hole pattern while others use a 44 hole pattern. If you decide to order pre punched covers or need to match a hole pattern from an existing document you will need to count the holes to make sure that you end up with the appropriate number of holes.

2. Using oversized covers with your coil binding machine is not recommended. In fact, many coil binding machines are not capable of handling oversized covers. When you try to punch an oversized cover with a coil binding machine the holes may not line up with the paper that you have punched or you may end up with extra holes.

3. Most coil binding machines do not have fully disengageable dies. This means that you can not choose to stop a single pin from punching. This makes it difficult to bind odd sized books and documents with your machine. Most coil binding machines are capable of binding letter and half letter sized documents. If you are going to need to bind smaller or larger documents, it is recommended that you choose a machine with fully or partially disengageable dies.

4. Once you have the holes punched in your document you will need to spin the coil onto the spine of your book. Start by taking the spiral coil and spinning through the first few holes of the document by hand. If you have a machine with a spiral coil inserter on it, you can use the roller from your inserter to spin the element the rest of the way onto the document. However, be careful that you don’t spin the book right off the other side. If you don’t have an electric inserter, you will need to simply spin the coil onto the book by hand.

5. The final step in finishing a book bound with spiral coil is to crimp the ends of the coil so that the spiral doesn’t spin back off the book. Special coil crimping pliers are used to cut off the excess coil and bend over the end in a single step. It is possible to achieve the same results using a pair of needle nosed pliers but it is much more difficult and will require multiple steps. If you do have a pair of crimping pliers it is important to remember two things. The red dot should always face the ceiling and the spine of the book should always face towards you.

6. Binding documents that are less than one inch thick is fairly simple with colorcoil. However, binding documents that are larger than an inch can be somewhat difficult. In order to bind larger documents you will need to form the spine of the document so that it matches the curved shape of the coils that you are planning to insert. Most coil binding machines have a spine shaper built into them. However, if you are planning on binding lots of thick documents using coil you might want to consider buying a stand alone spine forming device. You should also note that you most likely will not be able to use your coil inserter for thicker documents. You will need to spin the coils on by hand.

These are five simple things to remember when binding documents with spiral coil binding. Good luck and happy coilbinding.

Machine Quilting Designs

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Quilting , like painting is a wonderful art. It is similar to painting in the sense that paints and brushes are replaced by threads and needles. Paper is replaced by fabrics. Quilts were traditionally made by hand, but not with the advent of sewing Quilting machines, many prefer to use machines. This is because, machines make Quilting work easier, faster and not to mention a lot neater. You have the option of using an ordinary sewing machine which has Quilting capabilities or you can use a machine that is specifically designed for Quilting .

Small patches of different fabrics are used to make quilts, though you can use the same fabric as well. It's really interesting and can be likened to working on a jig saw puzzle. Only difference is, in a quilt you need to stitch up the entire thing. Quilting as a craft has been around since many years. Some quilts are passed down to generations, and there are many happy memories associated with these quilts.

If you're a beginner and your interested in Quilting , you can start off by using two or more different fabrics. Basically, you should start collecting left over fabrics or materials that has remained from previous stitching. Once you've collected these, you can then start by sewing all of these together. You should be able to use the sewing machine quite adeptly. It's advisable that you practice using the sewing machine, as much as you can, as handling the machine while Quilting is no easy task. You could also create designs of the quilt. Start with simple, basic designs, and then once you have enough experience, you can move to more complex designs. The Internet has a number of sites where you'll be able to get some free Quilting designs. If these seem too complicated, you can just get some ideas and create your own unique designs.

Quilt designs
need creativity , so make sure you gear up all your creativity while your Quilting . You can create various designs on a quilt, it could be floral designs, geometrical patterns, landscapes, plaids etc. Basically, the choice is so much, you can choose whatever design you think you could work with. If you're new to Quilting or Quilting designs, you can try out mini or miniature quilts with easy designs. There's no hard and fast rule that it has to be a large quilt. Once you gain experience, you can move to larger quilts. It's basically up to you, and what your comfortable with.

Once you decide on a design, the next step is to draw it on a fabric and cut it out. Place these cut out designs on the quilt in the way that you want it to. Mark these designs using pins on the quilt, or you could also run a needle (without a thread) around the designs. This creates an impression of dotted marks, which will then make the Quilting process much easier.

You can choose from an extensive range of colors to make your quilt. Generally a single color is not used for a quilt. Multiple colors are used, which make the quilt attractive and unique. Choosing colors may seem simple, but its important that you choose the color after giving it some consideration. Think of the colors of your bedroom and what would blend in. You can also think of cool and soothing color tones. For a guest room, a brighter color will work great, as they can enjoy your handiwork.

People generally design a quilt on a certain theme. Quilting the theme is the toughest part though. The designs have to fit into the main theme that you have chosen. For example, if your making a quilt for a baby, you can use common things that are attractive to babies such as toys, animals, alphabets etc. Also since it's a baby, choose the color wisely. Don't choose dark colors, but go for soft baby colors such as light pink, light blue, light yellow etc.
Karen Lincoln
For more tips and techniques on Quilting then why not visit our craft information site or for craft supplies then please visit our UK crafts shop - Criss Cross Crafts.

Multidimensional Aspects of Laser Cutting

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The multi dimensional aspects of Laser cutting services account for diverse usage of the technique to accomplish the tasks of cutting and related avenues in various areas of mechanical and industrial applications.
The technique and application of Laser cutting enjoys its full fledged application amongst the common variants of metals such as Bisalloy, Checkerplate, Galvanised Steel, Zincaneal and plastic coated Stainless Steel etc. Hence the metal and other related industry equally find the complete solution of Laser cutting very helpful in fulfilling the divergent mechanical tasks and many other industrial processes that become extremely convenient through the feasibility of Laser cutting .
Laser cutting services today stand of great importance owing to the development and speedy progress that is happening at the industrial front. The mechanical aspects are being employed in every existing field and therefore the use of Laser cutting technique and related avenues such as laser marking systems and laser machines is being put to extensive, comprehensive and most detailed use to furnish many heavy mechanical cutting tasks with complete feasibility of ease and convenience.
Laser cutting systems owe their immense popularity due to the "convenience" factor. In fact just like pulleys that had completely transformed the picture of mechanical application to accomplish great convenience in association with the force concept similarly Laser cutting is a again a milestone in association with technical and mechanical amalgamation to help in the hassles of heavy cutting oriented mechanical tasks of the industry.
The multidimensional aspects of Laser cutting account for all those varied application in the various fields; both industry and non industry related where comfort factor with respect to cutting servicesis being sought after. Today when the globe is witnessing a rapid pace of progress and development the significance and contribution of the industrial sector cannot be discarded. Hence it is also absolutely crystal clear that any technology which eases the functional attributes and the burden of heavy mechanical tasks will be definitely of unmatched relevance and importance.
Therefore in industry right from the simplest task to the most difficult of cutting activities, Laser cutting is finding great magnitude on the grounds of the wide range of areas where it is proving out to be of significant help in easing the manual labour and associated difficulties.
With the help of Laser marking systems, Laser cutting tools and various types of Laser machines specifically designed for specific mechanical functions industrial advancements pertaining to the cutting and related mechanical functions are picking up an advanced stride that incorporate freedom from the boundations of manual labour and much more advanced and skillful precision in terms of cutting activities.
This has significantly established a hall mark in terms of mechanical convenience and also set the furnished floor for a feasible industrial platform that can fulfill the difficult tasks of cutting with complete ease through the efficient functional productivity and high end results of Laser cutting .
Jessica Thomson

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Technology Gives A Cutting Edge in Cutting Sheet and Plate Metals

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Technological advances in the field of manufacturing are what companies use to gain and maintain a Cutting Edge over their competition. Thirty years ago no one would believe the technologies of James Bond and Star Wars would find their way to the metal fabricator's shop floor; but they have. Two innovative alternatives to burning or oxidizing sheet and plate steel are:

* Laser Cutting of steel
* Plasma Cutting of steel

Laser Technology gained much ground in the 1980's through Defense Department research. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) paved the way for today's advanced commercial applications of laser use.

Laser is a word derived from Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. It involves the use of an electronic optical device. In the case of steel, output from the device, the laser beam, targets an area of the sheet or plate. This laser stream receives its direction from a computer, which pinpoints the area requiring the cut.

Cutting steel with a laser-cutting machine offers an accurate clean cut. Many other materials benefit from this process, such as wood, copper and exotic alloys. Sheet and plate steel receive cuts of close tolerance, much faster than traditional cutting methods. Laser cutting machines are capable of cutting steel up to one inch thick. These machines can perform these accurate cuts repeatedly and with high consistency.

With laser cutting, the cut edges of the steel are clean. This leaves a cut edge with a nice surface finish. This type of cutting allows for less warping of steel; as the zone affected by the heat is small. Laser applications mean less physical contact with the sheet or plate steel. This means less wear on the steel being cut and less chance of a poor quality cut.

Another great advantage of laser cutting of steel is that there is no wear on the laser. This is an advantage over mechanical cutting tools, which undergo stress and wear in the cutting process. If proper maintenance is performed on the optical mirrors used to reflect the laser beam to its target, many months of use are possible before they must be replaced; unlike standard tooling.

Plasma cutting machines utilize a different process. A plasma cutter or torch uses inert gas or compressed air. It uses pressurized nitrogen, argon, or oxygen. Today the use of compressed air is more common.

This air propels at high speed from the cutter nozzle. As air rushes through this specially designed nozzle, an electrical arc develops. This air hits the surface of the steel sheet or plate. Some of this air (or gas) turns to plasma: plasma that is very hot and able to melt the steel receiving the cut. Because it moves at high speed, the plasma blows away the molten metal. This blowing away of molten metal is the cutting process in action.

Plasma cutting machines can cut steel of one inch or less. The plasma cutting process can make non-linear or curved and angled cuts. It works faster on thinner steel than the burning or oxy-fuel process. Any conductive material (ability to transmit electricity) can have the plasma cutting method applied.

The introduction of smaller nozzles and thinner plasma electrical arcs are the result of advances in plasma Technology . These produce cut edges close to the quality of those produced by laser methods.

The use of laser and plasma cutting machines give manufacturers the ability to make cuts that are more precise. It also gives them the capability of making different types of cuts, all with greater speed. This helps the efficiency of their operations in the competitive business climate of today.

The steel industry continues to be on the Cutting Edge of steel Technology " title="cutting Technology ">cutting Technology. And lasers and plasma cutters are one of the methods they employ to stay there.
Billy Kite

Billy Kite is a researcher writing on behalf of premium steel sales. A company that sells more than just hrpo - hot rolled pickled and oiled steel products.

Components Cutting Tools Machines

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In 21st century’s industrialized world, the machines like CNC Machines, Water-jet Cutting Tools . The quality and the performance of Cutting Tools machines and Granite Bridge Saw are getting very trendy. These are some of the rapid emergent methods to cut materials having benefits like most effectual, cost effective and easy to operate.

One of the new emerging technologies in metal industry is CNC Machines. The prologue of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines has made an immense impact on the manufacturing mechanized industry. CNC machines can assist individuals to cut curves as a straight line; Complex 3-D structure can be created and thus abridged the human actions. Thus these machines are giving credit to CNC Shop for getting so trendy and helpful to mankind. It provides the manufacture to produce more flexibility in holding the parts while manufacturing and to alter the machine to produce different modules. CNC machine consists of milling, grinding, polishing and sculpting functions. It is particularly suitable for creating high grade basin plank and other abnormal products. Normally made from stone, ceramic, glass and micro-crystal stone. The machine will automatically terminate the processing of any requisite profile by effortless setting. The products are of elevated accuracy and good glossiness rate.

Water jet Cutting Tools . The quality and the performance of Cutting Tools is the other pattern of same type of tool, which is proficient of slicing into metal or substances with high velocity and pressure. Mostly used for the fabrication and manufacture of components for machinery and some other devices. Water jets are used to cut materials as assorted as fish-sticks, 'gas-station' sandwiches, and titanium. Tranquilly there are few components which cannot be efficiently cut with a water jet cutter such as, tempered-glass, which smashes when cut, despite of the Cutting Tools . The quality and the performance of Cutting Tools technologies which are used. Water jet Cutting Tools . The quality and the performance of Cutting Tools technology is the most proficient, cost effectual and fastest mounting method to cut components. Due to its flexibility and ease to operate, fabricators rapidly comprehend the enormous potential of these machines. Water jets (or abrasive jets) can cut virtually any component having any shape with no heat deformation or mechanical pressure usually caused by other methods.

Another tool which is getting very valuable position in manufacturing industrial use is Granite Bridge Saw. Bridge Saws also comprise different assortment for the diverse principles in Small laboratories or manufacturing industries such as Marble and granite bridge cutter, diamond saw machine into rails, electronic bridge shape sawing machine, Compactness and sturdiness etc.

These tools help businesses and populace to execute hundreds of reinstatement and refinishing projects, both large and small. Companies can reinstate many damaged marble statues and stonework, in numerous cases masking any evidence of damage.
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Laser Cutting Machines and Their Attributes

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Laser Cutting Machines and Their Attributes

Laser cutting machines allow metal fabricators to create high-quality parts that require very little, if any, finishing work. As the high-powered laser is cutting, excess material is either melts, burns or vaporizes away. A high pressure jet of gas also blows away any debris, resulting in a highly finished surface cut.

Two types of laser cutting machines in use today are CO2 and Nd:YAG. CO2 laser cutting machines were one of the first gas lasers and are the most common variety of laser cutting machine. They offer an excellent power input output ratio, as efficient as 20 percent. Nd:YAG lasers are solid state and use a crystal as a lasing medium. They cut steel and other alloys in the metal working industry.

Laser Cutting vs. Mechanical Cutting

Laser cutting machines are distinct from traditional mechanical cutters. Since the laser never makes physical contact with the metal, there is little to no wear on the equipment, and there is less opportunity for the material to become contaminated. Laser cutting machines also cut metal with higher precision than that of mechanical means.

In mechanical cutting, there is usually a wide heat affected zone that can cause material warping from time to time. Thanks to laser cutting machines, the heat affected zone is kept small, thus reducing the possibility of warped material. Although laser cutting offers numerous advantages, it also consumes a very high level of energy, making it more difficult for a conventional machine shop to incorporate into its metal fabrication system.

Benefits of Laser Cutting Machines

Laser cutting machines offer a substantial number of benefits for consideration when selecting a cutting device. Besides its advantages over conventional mechanical cutting, laser cutting is a quiet process. Safety is also important and, as a result, most laser machines are fully enclosed to prevent accidents.

Lasers are equipped with computer touch screens, so workers can plot out design alterations for prototypes and large part runs. The lasers progress quickly because of high feed rates and equipment speed. Workers can also cut multiple jobs in one run by storing inventory on site.

Laser Cutting Machine Considerations

While exceptional for cutting steel and other hard metals, laser cutting machines typically do not function well on highly reflective metals, like copper and aluminum. Since these metals easily reflect the laser's light and also absorb its heat, highly-powered beams are required to cut them.

When piercing, laser cutting machines create slightly tapered holes. due to the hole entry being slightly larger in diameter than the exit.

Since laser cutting melts the material in the beam’s path, metal can harden in the puncture, especially in heat treated material. While this may be beneficial for some applications, this issue can be detrimental to those requiring further work, like threading.

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In every machining system, one simply can't ignore the important role that Cutting Tools play. Oftentimes, the quality of a finished product would rely on the quality of the Cutting Tools . The quality and the performance of Cutting Tools would also directly affect a machining system's overall productivity. It is because of their importance that manufacturers would take into consideration several criteria before eventually buying a piece of cutting tool for their machining system. Included in these criteria are the tools ability to last long under rigorous operating conditions and their capability to perform at very high speeds. Also important is the tool's resistance to wear and tear, including resistance to breakage, edge and flank wear, cratering or top wear, chipping, built-up edge (BUE), deformation, and thermal cracking.

1. Kinds Of Tools

As the demand for better Cutting Tools increase, cutting tool suppliers also continuously develop products that can pass manufacturers' demands. Through the years, a lot of materials for the manufacture of Cutting Tools have been experimented upon; some have passed the standards while others were simply dropped. Today, there are only two types of Cutting Tools heavily favored in the machining industry: high speed steel (HSS) Cutting Tools and carbide Cutting Tools ; and it seems that carbide Cutting Tools have slightly overtaken the other in popularity. So, what advantages do carbide Cutting Tools have over their HSS counterparts? Considering their lead in popularity, it is clear that the benefits of carbide Cutting Tools outnumber that of HSS Cutting Tools . And we'll understand these benefits better if we know what carbide really is.

2. What is Carbide?

In chemistry, carbides refer to any group of compounds made up of carbon and one other element that can be a metal, boron, or silicon. There are actually many compounds belonging to this group, among the more popular of which includes:

- Calcium Carbide - Aluminum Carbide - Silicon Carbide - Tungsten Carbide - Iron Carbide

3. Industrial Uses of Carbide

In the 20th century, carbides have been used for a lot of industrial applications. Carbides used in industrial applications are often called cemented carbide products and are classified in three major grades:

- Wear grades Used primarily in dies, machine and tool guides

- Impact grades Higher shock resistance carbide products used for dies, particularly for stamping and forming

- Cutting tool grades Carbide tools used for cutting

4. Carbide Cutting Tools

Cutting tool grades of carbides are further subdivided into two groups: cast-iron carbides and steel-grade carbides. As their name implies, cast-iron carbides are specifically made for cutting cast-iron materials. These carbides are more resistant to abrasive wear, protecting the carbide cutting tool from edge wear due to the high abrasiveness of cast-iron. Steel-grade carbides, on the other hand, are specially made to resist cratering and heat deformation that may be caused by the long chips of steel on higher cutting speeds. Whichever grade of carbide is used in a carbide cutting tool, the main carbide material used in its manufacture is tungsten carbide (WC) with a cobalt binder. Tungsten carbide is well known for its hardness and resistance to abrasive wear. Cobalt, on the other hand, is used to further toughen the tool's surface.

5. Other Variants

Aside from tungsten carbide and cobalt, other alloying materials are added in the manufacture of carbide Cutting Tools . Among them is titanium carbide and tantalum carbide. Titanium carbide helps the carbide cutting tool to resist cratering while tantalum carbide can reduce heat deformations in the tool. Also commonly used in the cutting industry today are coated carbide Cutting Tools . Aside from the basic carbide materials, titanium carbide, titanium nitride, ceramic coating, diamond coating or titanium carbonitride are used as coating materials. The different coating materials aid the carbide cutting tool differently, although they are generally used to further toughen the cutting tool.

6. Benefits of Carbide Cutting Tools

- Toughness - Exceptional resistance to abrasion - Superior wear resistance - Resistance to cratering - Resistance to thermal deformations

- High modulus of elasticity - Chemical inertness - Torsional strength twice that of HSS - Compressive strength
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The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education

2009-04-15T02:58:00.000-07:00

The way in which education (in our case "higher education") ought to be, is a diverse and complicated subject, for inquiry or claim. It is a multifaceted and super-conceived edification of transcendence. Being as such, there is no possible way for me to convey a fully developed concept within this cage of the Globe's pages, without undermining my attempts, and I would no doubt neglect something significant, although it probably is so regardless. But, nevertheless, in this poeticized piece, I will be critiquing current educational practices as they far too often appear to hold in the co-defining conceptions erected of the student-teacher-administrative creative projections, from a very narrow standpoint. Moreover, although I will be making a proposition in the face of academic addictions, not all is of my own original convictions, though I may subscribe, in these cases, I am just a messenger of wisdoms. It is not so much important, nor quite my intention, that I change people's impressions on what ought to be expected of quality education, or what is wrong with our current model, as much as it is that people, at least to start off with, truly feel and earnestly think critically about what education means and what it ought to proliferate in one's life on a micro, macro, and meta scaling.

The issue I will cover is whether many of the American values, narratives, norms, and collective identities' influences are subliminally, if not forthrightly, self-refuting and ultimately degrading to the experience and growth of students, not only in the context of institutional educational practices but also in erudition in-itself. The main areas of concern that this essay will be covering are: first, most schools are run for profit at the expense of education; second, intellectual laziness is disseminated in education through a teachers-students disparity; third, there is a false dualism between the discrimination of importance of career oriented schooling and humanities education; and finally, the ideal of education.

Education is marketed as a product, imbuing commoditized values of success and independence, as a package deal to buy into a job, one with benefits and a blindfold. Net profit and distributed royalties rise with sweatshop pedagogy. While the bottom line is considered the beginning of decision-making in a school of learning, edification will always be replaced with indoctrination. Surrogate teachers and shadow supplies at the bargain price of a stagnant development. People are obscured as resources or faceless consumers, to be tended to to the extent that they can consume or reinvest. The domination of the administration, as a figurehead to the self-consuming social value, and the entitlement they arbitrarily demand, is coercively corrosive in the way of governance toward teacher's practices. Lessons are now administered through an I.V and the instructor is just a panoptic enforcer of approved budget curriculum. Subsequently, through the noise of everything unsaid but expected and the ruse of a business as a school, students are molded into submissive soldiers that guard the ideology that spawned them, perpetuating their own oppression and striving to be promoted to oppressor.

The propaganda that is created in this ideology embodied within the teacher-student relation is the value of indifference to the essence of enlightenment, promoting intellectual laziness as a prerequisite to a misguided meaning of our endeavors. Do we not desire meaning and liveliness expressed, discourse without domination, instead of estranged relationships in our heads? Alas, meaningfulness is a luxury we pay for on our deathbeds, and immediate gratification is best spoon fed on a full belly of lethargy. Our apathy is exaggerated by the powerlessness to engage the absurd and is mirrored by the functional application of our educationalist's desire to escape from the same absurdity of life that enslaves us. We are a teacher-student relationship interdependently co-narrating each other's search for meaning, not independent objects on a hierarchical scale of entitlement. As long as a disparity of the teacher-student false dichotomy exists, creative understanding will be dismissed. Teachers are seen to transfer their pretentious information onto the tabula rasa of the student's docile receptacles, banking dead dogmas, while mechanically validating both of their existences with movement, as if it was creative intelligence. What is transferred is a stagnant evanescence of information without any substance or significance associated with it, and even if it is given definition, the associations are still alien to one another. Performance is based not on the creativity or analysis but on how well one is able to fill the machine, and on the machines part, how submissively it lets itself be filled. The teacher acts and the students have the illusion of acting through the action of the teacher. The teacher is the subject of the learning process while the pupils are mere objects. Students conform to this method and simultaneously reinforcing the teacher's repression. We are not in school for learning but for proper etiquette within a disciplines culture's mores. Intellectual laziness could ask for no better passengers than docile bodies. Moreover, we as students do nothing to renounce hegemony but more so encourage it for the easy attainment of a passing grade and its implications, and not that of edification for-itself.

Most students only see school as training for a job, but teachers seldom discourage this thought. If asked what you're going to school for, would you not posit a response in the shadow of a career to be bought into indentured-slavery? Too often, becoming a contributing member of the economy is the beginning point of a student's educational decisions. Moreover, the humanities education is written off as a pass time to masturbate to on your days off. Consciousness is the curse of condemned freedom, and endowed are we with the responsibility to the absolute or the absurd, demanding of the gods, dignity be preserved. We need to act as active agents engaged within our realities, and not just passive observers washing over the scenery. The ideal goals of both disciplines are not entirely estranged, but another false dichotomy supporting cultural values misplaced. We're all talk and no action or all action and no talk. To neglect one is to accept none.

We mechanically hum along to the noise of formalities in bad faith, while we long for escape from a self-fulfilling prophecy of oppression veiled in crass success and allusions of marginalized kindness, nevertheless measured by the degradation of others' regrets of self-respect and how green the grass is on the graves we step. This is coercive self-expression of a monotonous split personality's obsessions. Our false double consciousness, through the cross eyes of a dimly enlightened desire for meaningfulness we bought for half price, is the catalyst of our lazy economic domination of fear and our political nausea. Like the snake eating its own tail, we are the mundane product of a perpetuated estrangement of ourselves, as a means to a misguided end, compartmentalizing our exuberance while drilling a void in our heads. The oppressors of the world throughout history have never willingly given up control it has to be demanded. What makes you think that this is any different? What ought to be the point of education behind the veil of ignorance?

The Avant-Garde Philosophers' Society is an SLCC student club whose mission is to promote a genuinely examined life while applying an evolving understanding of the Philosophical Good as active agents engaged with the community.

Schock pushes for Republican revival

2009-03-15T07:06:00.000-07:00

EAST PEORIA —

Recognizing their party is beaten, but not broken or out of the match, area Republicans are looking to change their formula in the wake of difficult economic times to boost GOP support and end one-party rule.

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock said Republicans must rally behind primary candidates and work to capture the African-American and Hispanic vote to get a one-up on Democrats who are annihilating them with voter mobilization drives and blows in recent election cycles.

"We need to communicate our message in superior ways to everyone in the state," Schock said Saturday. "It is no secret that most statewide Republican campaigns in Illinois have written off vast segments of the population and therefore not campaigned in those areas. As Republicans in Illinois in 2009, we cannot write off the black vote, we cannot write off the Hispanic vote, and we cannot write off Cook County.

"There is a way forward and a way to win."

Schock was the keynote speaker at the 42nd annual Tazewell County GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Embassy Suites Conference Center. The event drew nearly 600 people.

In his transition from an Illinois state representative to a congressman, Schock said he continues "to see the Illinois way infect Washington with the most irresponsible overspending, overborrowing and overtaxing in our nation's history."

If the party reaches back to its core principles at a grass-roots level, Schock said it will see comeback triumphs similar to what happened in 1980 and 1994, when the Republican Party gained a majority in the U.S. House for the first time in decades.

Illinois' Republican national committeewoman, Demetra DeMonte, said the GOP is on the road to recovery and has a unique opportunity to take back the gubernatorial seat as well as the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. It's currently held by Roland Burris, a Democrat who is embroiled in his own controversy.

The key is getting out the message using current technologies, including texting and e-mail, DeMonte said Saturday.

"Great political transformations begin in times of adversity," she said. "The Democrats may have the machine and the unions, but they can't match us in passion, ideas and principles."

Schock criticized Obama's "far-left" agenda he said includes reinstatement of the death tax, raising the capital gains tax, gun control measures, instituting measures that will increase the possibility of voter fraud, closing off domestic supplies of energy such as coal, oil and gas drilling and scheming redistricting to make permanent legislative majorities.

He said he plans to introduce legislation that currently is in draft form calling for a zero percent federal income tax and zero federal capital gains tax to incentivize new, renewable energy development and production.

"I say to liberals and conservatives alike, if you want our energy produced here in America, if you want the economic benefits to stay here, if you want to wean us off oil, then place the maximum incentive to produce the next generation of energy," Schock said.

He also is co-sponsoring a bill with a Missouri Democrat that would give federal research dollars to companies researching the use of manure as a petroleum substitute for asphalt, among other legislation.

Wimberley’s Mitchell notches top-10 finish in late-model debut at Rattler 250

2009-03-15T07:03:00.000-07:00

Charlotte, NC — It wasn't pretty but being pretty doesn't get you a better finishing position, and that was the exact philosophy Wimberley’s Trey Mitchell and his entire Trey Mitchell Racing team had after 250 laps of racing at the South Alabama Speedway. Mitchell who qualified fifteenth tussled his way to a seventh place finish in his first ever Rattler 250 start.

The Trey Mitchell Racing team, led by veteran short track crew chief Freddie Query, began the racing weekend early opting for an extra day of practice on Thursday. Trey, along with other super late model teams, tested the 4/10th mile oval throughout the day picking up as much knowledge as possible as well as getting accustomed to the backstretch wall added over the winter.

It was Saturday when the action really heated up for the Rattler 250 weekend when 31 of the best super late models qualified for this year's event. In his first super late model qualifying effort, Mitchell wheeled his Magnum's Oilfield Services/Rathole Drilling Ford Fusion to a solid 15th place position to take the green flag.

After a brief on-track autograph session, Trey climbed into his No. 47 super late model for the moment he had been waiting for. It took just seventy-five laps for Mitchell to wheel the car into the top 10 when the competition caution came out, allowing teams to change tires and add fuel on pit road under yellow.

Throughout the next 100 laps, Mitchell made his way through the field, racing against many names such as Augie Grill, Eddie Mercer, and Scott Hantz; many names he had only heard or read about until now.

The last 50 laps may have been the hardest of the young racer's career. After hard racing throughout the field that included many caution flags, the No. 47 machine got caught up in the middle, resulting in a beaten and battered race car.

While most, if not all was cosmetic damage, it still resulted in Trey being sent to the rear of the field and having to race his way to the front time after time before finally taking the checkered flag in the seventh position.

“It was certainly a wild weekend for me. Between competing in my first-ever Rattler to it being my first race behind the wheel of a super late model it was a total learning experience and that's what I really need right now.,” Mitchell said. “Even though we didn't really have the best handling car, my guys worked all weekend to make it the best they could and that's all any driver could really ask for. I want to just say thank you to John Dykes for a great weekend of racing and really let him know what he does for short track racing is really appreciated.”

from: sanmarcosrecord

Gazpromneft Cuttings Injected Into Reservoir for the First Time in Russia

2009-03-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Gazpromneft’s specialists were reminded of this while carrying out operations in the Priobskoye field in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District (KMAD). The bottomland section of the field is a floodplain and often under 8-meters of water. It is impossible to construct wells using the cuttings pit technology under such conditions. Toxic drilling cuttings would be swept away by the floodwaters into the Ob River. After long discussions, the company’s specialists made a decision to inject cuttings into the reservoir. This technology had not been yet applied in mainland Russia, or under severe climatic conditions when temperatures drop below minus 50 degrees Celsius in the winter and rise to plus 40 degrees Celsius in the summer. To accomplish this task, it was required to drill wells and break those in receiving reservoirs and to install equipment for cuttings treatment and injection. The treatment includes the reduction of cuttings into fine condition by milling tools. Schlumberger was the only contractor who succeeded in accomplishing this task. They fabricated and installed the equipment to inject cuttings into the reservoirs. The company has been working at Priobskoye Field since October 2008 and provides services to six drilling crews. No cutting pits are used – all drilling waste and cuttings, as well as fluids for well drilling or repair and waste water, are treated and injected into the reservoir.

Approved by the state environmental expertise committee, the company was issued the state license. The site, where cuttings are injected into reservoirs, is elevated above the ground surface so that floodwater does not cover it.
The inspiration and implementation of this idea came from Roman Fetsenets, Head of Well Building Management, Gazpromneft-Khantos.

Another "outside the box" approach to drilling challenges was demonstrated by Gazpromneft’s specialists at Urmanskoye field, in the Tomsk region. A complicated subsoil geological structure provided an additional challenge to oil specialists. High reservoir permeability and fracturing held out a hope of high yields in this section. However, highly permeable reservoirs are not good for drilling purposes. The pay zone is comprised of unstable cobblestones; but this layer is well saturated with oil and highly permeable. Such layers are prone to cave-ins, thus complicating the drilling process and reducing oil flow. This problem had to be eliminated.

The company’s specialists, under the leadership of the head of Gazpromneft's Drilling Department, Vladimir Tataurov, reviewed two options. The first option was to apply underbalanced drilling. However, the method was not selected, because it would require significant spending and an additional feasibility study. The second, approved option, suggested a casing drilling method. A conventional casing pipe is applied instead of drill pipes and is left in the well after drilling is completed. The technology and equipment was provided by Weatherford and is suitable for structures comprising fractured reservoir that are prone to cave-ins and collapsing.

Department Chief of Gazpromneft RDC, Alexander Ukhov, shared his opinions with OGE regarding modern drilling technologies, problems and approaches to their solution.

Oil&Gas Eurasia: Can the domestic scientific and engineering capabilities of drilling companies be compared with that of foreign companies?
Alexander Ukhov: Before the 1990s, engineering policies in the industry was defined by the Ministry and by the industry scientific research and design institutes. There were both strengths and weaknesses in that system. Its advantages included stability and clear plans for developing the engineering potential of the industry.

These advantages gradually turned into disadvantages such as seclusion of the industry and zero contacts with the world's leading scientific and production centers. One more deficiency is absenting real price formation in the industry, which made it impossible to evaluate efficiency of a technology or production and complicated selling domestic technologies and equipment abroad. Technologies were “boiling inside” with no opportunity for “escape”.
When the “Curtain” was up, there was no demand for domestic developments. Major companies such as Rosneft, Lukoil, or Surgutneftegaz selected advanced western technologies despite the added expensive. Domestic well drilling and completion equipment/technologies were too far behind despite achievements in drilling, such as construction of Kola SG-3 superdeep borehole and other technologies. Currently major companies such as Lukoil Overseas, Rosneft and Gazprom integrate western and Russian technologies and drilling equipment and successfully operate both in Russia and abroad.

OGE: What engineering policy does your company pursue with regard to drilling?
Ukhov: We work as follows; we have both drilling contractors and we have service contractors that support drilling operations. There are five drilling contractors at the moment: Service Drilling Company (SBK), Eurasia Drilling Company, SSK, Pioner, and Integra; and over 10 service companies including the largest international ones such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, Smith, and Weatherford. In addition there are local service companies that at the moment gradually forcing out foreign contractors from the local market. This is of benefit for our company as well: if our national contractors provide high quality services at a lower rate, then why not to use these?
OGE: Are there any competitive manufacturers of rig top drives and other drilling equipment in Russia?
Ukhov: Today, about 99.9 percent of power heavy duty top drives used in our country are manufactured in the USA, Canada or Germany. This equipment is quite complicated. Therefore there are no manufacturers of this equipment in our country that could compete with leading western companies in this market segment. But, some other home-produced equipment successfully forces out western competitors from the Russian market in the recent few years; these are downhole hydraulic motors by Perm Branch of VNIIBT, Kungur machine building plant, or Radius Service (Perm company). There is another example. Over 60 percent of drilling bits applied in our company are made in Russia. Our suppliers, namely Volga-Burmash (Samara Plant) and Burintekh (Ufa Scientific and Production Association), offer a complete range of different bit types. Our domestic companies such as Vyksunsky Metallurgical Plant mastered production of high quality drill pipes that are reliable and withstand various loads. Our company widely applies aluminum drill pipes that are a 100 percent domestic development.
OGE: What can you say about the drilling rig market in Russia?
Ukhov: A drilling rig is a core setting the pace of the well construction process. Today, about 90-95 percent of drilling rigs used in our company are made in Russia. These are Uralmash drilling rigs BU3000EUK and BU4000EUK, which are basic and equipped with modern production equipment (pumps and hoists).
OGE: What is the decision-making process for selecting service contractors?
Ukhov: This is a significant process and decisions are made based on open and transparent tenders. We have established the Tender Committee and Tender Commissions in our company; so it is a multi-stage procedure taking into account all aspects of contractors’ activities.
OGE: Where does well construction begin?
Ukhov: A selected contractor is provided with an approved well construction program. The work is superintended by our supervisor who monitors efficient implementation of the project. The contractor also provides their supervisor to control quality of work. Strict control is exercised at each well construction stage.
OGE: What is the purpose of constructing horizontal and horizontally branched wells?
Ukhov: I believe that horizontal wells or wells with increased deviation from the axis ensure much higher oil withdrawal rates than vertical ones, because they ensure a larger area of the pay contact with the well bore. However, drilling and completion of such wells require more spending and that is why their application was restricted. The situation changed after significant progress was made in drilling technologies and in particular in technologies of downhole measurement while drilling. A new type of oil wells has been developed – horizontally branched wells. It is a revolutionary stage in the oil and gas industry development. Horizontally branched wells are placed on production with actual flow rates that at least by 20 times exceed flow rates of adjacent conventional wells. But what is more important, the ultimate oil recovery of reservoirs also doubles. For example, in the aging field with an average daily flow rate of conventional wells of 5 tons, the daily flow rate of a horizontally branched well will be at least 100 tons. A higher drilling costs of a horizontally branched well (by 2-2.5 times higher than that of a conventional one) pays already in the first months of its operation. The cost of oil production using horizontally branched wells is by 3 to 5 times lower compared to conventional wells.
OGE: What tendencies are observed in selecting drill bits and diamond tools?
Ukhov: Low drilling rate and short drilling life of cone rock bits in geological sections of oil and gas fields required to revise approaches to selecting these tools. Diamond drill bits or polycrystalline diamond (PCD) bits enable significant reduction in well drilling costs due to reduction of round-trip operations that take a significant time of the well construction process. Cutting is the most efficient technique of destructing shale and sulfated carbonate rocks, since their tensile strength is usually less than compression strength. Besides, rock destruction by cutting requires less energy input than rock destruction by compression; and zero run-up of rock-bit teeth on downhole mud pad allows avoiding mud balls formation on the bit working surface. The service life of bits with PCD plates is by 3 to 5 times longer than that of cone bits.

from: oilandgaseurasia

Grading Between the Stakes

2009-03-03T05:23:00.000-08:00

Many years ago, I heard it said that all the good (experienced) finish grade operators were retiring. Of course, this can’t be correct as the younger guys can certainly be very good as well. It was really a comment that fine and finish grading skills take many years of experience to fine-hone.

One reason for this is that, using conventional methods, one has to do a lot of the work eyeballing grade. Relying on blue tops set every twenty five feet means a lot of unaided interpolation between the hubs. This makes finish grading almost an art form. It is possible that operators can be dead-on at each stake and low or high in between, resulting in the infamous washboard effect.

Machine control solutions create virtual stakes every inch between the hubs so the surface ends up consistent (without the peaks and valleys). This creates a better finished product and saves on machine passes and materials. It also turns a younger, less experienced, operator into an old pro.

I would like to hear from you on this subject. Have you seen the old guys retiring in your area and felt a gap in the skills and experience of those taking their place? Have you seen the implementation of machine control help the younger guys produce the same results?

Please share your views and experiences so it can be added to our collective knowledge base.

from: http://blog.machinecontrolonline.com/?p=72

First Husqvarna DXR Sold in USA

2009-03-03T05:21:00.001-08:00

Husqvarna Construction Products

The introduction of the Husqvarna DXR 310 demolition robot at the World of Concrete in Las Vegas was a huge success. The remote-controlled robot's new technology and features impressed contractors and others in the industry.

The DXR 310 is currently available in Europe and will be available in the United States during the third quarter of 2009. However, one company in particular could not wait until third quarter. Cougar Cutting, Inc. based in Ft. Myers, FL, purchased the first robot in the United States. Cougar Cutting specializes in providing quality concrete cutting, breaking, drilling, demolition and installation services. They have been in business for over 40 years, starting operations in Florida over 25 years ago. "We have several Husqvarna products and the reliability and service is tremendous. The technicians are second to none in the industry and are always available to resolve any issues we've had!" said Ron Schmitt, Owner.

Husqvarna's commitment to quality products and service was one of the main reasons Cougar Cutting choose the DXR 310. In addition to the great service, the robot offered numerous benefits that solidified Cougar Cutting's decision. "There are several features this machine has that others in its class don't offer, such as the telescopic boom that has a range of 18' (including the breaker) as a standard feature. This machine is extremely compact and has a very low profile, giving it tremendous sight lines (and) making it very easy on the operator to see what he's doing.", said Al Miller, Director of Demolition Operations. Cougar Cutting continues to be thoroughly impressed with the machine, as well as the company behind it. They feel it will be a great asset to their company and allow them to complete more in less time.

"In today's economy, the name of the game is production and this tool has production - Husqvarna' written all over it." summed up Mr. Miller. In addition, Mr. Schmitt said, "I've never seen a company in our industry invest in products as much as Husqvarna has over the last several years, they are committed for the long term." Husqvarna Construction Products is a market leader in equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The product range includes power cutters, floor saws, early entry saws, tile and masonry saws, wall and wire saws, core drilling machines, surface preparation equipment and diamond tools for these and other applications.
from: www.forconstructionpros.com

First Husqvarna DXR Sold in USA

2009-03-03T05:21:00.000-08:00

Playboy dips a toe into investigative journalism

2009-03-03T05:19:00.000-08:00

This morning, my twitter feed was all abuzz with this piece from Playboy purporting to prove that the Tea Party phenomenon was all a Koch-funded astroturf operation, with the implication that the initial Santelli rant that touched it off was some sort of a plant.

What's that you say? The link is dead? Indeed it is. Fortunately, as it happens, I happened to have a second browser open with the article; text below the fold.

Backstabber: Is Rick Santelli High On Koch?

By Mark Ames and Yasha Levine

Last week, CNBC correspondent Rick Santelli rocketed from being a little-known second-string correspondent to a populist hero of the disenfranchised, a 21st-century Samuel Adams, the leader and symbol of the downtrodden American masses suffering under the onslaught of 21st century socialism and big government. Santelli's "rant" last-week calling for a "Chicago Tea Party" to protest President Obama's plans to help distressed American homeowners rapidly spread across the blogosphere and shot right up into White House spokesman Robert Gibbs' craw, whose smackdown during a press conference was later characterized by Santelli as "a threat" from the White House. A nationwide "tea party" grassroots Internet protest movement has sprung up seemingly spontaneously, all inspired by Santelli, with rallies planned today in cities from coast to coast to protest against Obama's economic policies.
But was Santelli's rant really so spontaneous? How did a minor-league TV figure, whose contract with CNBC is due this summer, get so quickly launched into a nationwide rightwing blog sensation? Why were there so many sites and organizations online and live within minutes or hours after his rant, leading to a nationwide protest just a week after his rant?
What hasn't been reported until now is evidence linking Santelli's "tea party" rant with some very familiar names in the Republican rightwing machine, from PR operatives who specialize in imitation-grassroots PR campaigns (called "astroturfing") to bigwig politicians and notorious billionaire funders. As veteran Russia reporters, both of us spent years watching the Kremlin use fake grassroots movements to influence and control the political landscape. To us, the uncanny speed and direction the movement took and the players involved in promoting it had a strangely forced quality to it. If it seemed scripted, that's because it was.
What we discovered is that Santelli's "rant" was not at all spontaneous as his alleged fans claim, but rather it was a carefully-planned trigger for the anti-Obama campaign. In PR terms, his February 19th call for a "Chicago Tea Party" was the launch event of a carefully organized and sophisticated PR campaign, one in which Santelli served as a frontman, using the CNBC airwaves for publicity, for the some of the craziest and sleaziest rightwing oligarch clans this country has ever produced. Namely, the Koch family, the multibilllionaire owners of the largest private corporation in America, and funders of scores of rightwing thinktanks and advocacy groups, from the Cato Institute and Reason Magazine to FreedomWorks. The scion of the Koch family, Fred Koch, was a co-founder of the notorious extremist-rightwing John Birch Society.
As you read this, Big Business is pouring tens of millions of dollars into their media machines in order to destroy just about every economic campaign promise Obama has made, as reported recently in the Wall Street Journal. At stake isn't the little guy's fight against big government, as Santelli and his bot-supporters claim, but rather the "upper 2 percent"'s war to protect their wealth from the Obama Adminstration's economic plans. When this Santelli "grassroots" campaign is peeled open, what's revealed is a glimpse of what is ahead and what is bound to be a hallmark of his presidency.
Let's go back to February 19th: Rick Santelli, live on CNBC, standing in the middle of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, launches into an attack on the just-announced $300 billion slated to stem rate of home foreclosures: "The government is promoting bad behavior! Do we really want to subsidize the losers' mortgages?! This is America! We're thinking of having a Chicago tea party in July, all you capitalists who want to come down to Lake Michigan, I'm gonna start organizing."
Almost immediately, the clip and the unlikely "Chicago tea party" quote buried in the middle of the segment, zoomed across a well-worn path to headline fame in the Republican echo chamber, including red-alert headlines on Drudge.
Within hours of Santelli's rant, a website called ChicagoTeaParty.com sprang to life. Essentially inactive until that day, it now featured a YouTube video of Santelli's "tea party" rant and billed itself as the official home of the Chicago Tea Party. The domain was registered in August, 2008 by Zack Christenson, a dweeby Twitter Republican and producer for a popular Chicago rightwing radio host Milt Rosenberg--a familiar name to Obama campaign people. Last August, Rosenberg, who looks like Martin Short's Irving Cohen character, caused an outcry when he interviewed Stanley Kurtz, the conservative writer who first "exposed" a personal link between Obama and former Weather Undergound leader Bill Ayers. As a result of Rosenberg's radio interview, the Ayers story was given a major push through the Republican media echo chamber, culminating in Sarah Palin's accusation that Obama was "palling around with terrorists." That Rosenberg's producer owns the "chicagoteaparty.com" site is already weird--but what's even stranger is that he first bought the domain last August, right around the time of Rosenburg's launch of the "Obama is a terrorist" campaign. It's as if they held this "Chicago tea party" campaign in reserve, like a sleeper-site. Which is exactly what it was.
ChicagoTeaParty.com was just one part of a larger network of Republican sleeper-cell-blogs set up over the course of the past few months, all of them tied to a shady rightwing advocacy group coincidentally named the "Sam Adams Alliance," whose backers have until now been kept hidden from public. Cached google records that we discovered show that the Sam Adams Alliance took pains to scrub its deep links to the Koch family money as well as the fake-grassroots "tea party" protests going on today. All of these roads ultimately lead back to a more notorious rightwing advocacy group, FreedomWorks, a powerful PR organization headed by former Republican House Majority leader Dick Armey and funded by Koch money.
On the same day as Santelli's rant, February 19, another site called Officialchicagoteaparty.com went live. This site was registered to Eric Odom, who turned out to be a veteran Republican new media operative specializing in imitation-grassroots PR campaigns. Last summer, Odom organized a twitter-led campaign centered around DontGo.com to pressure Congress and Nancy Pelosi to pass the offshore oil drilling bill, something that would greatly benefit Koch Industries, a major player in oil and gas. Now, six months later, Odom's DontGo movement was resurrected to play a central role in promoting the "tea party" movement.

Up until last month, Odom was officially listed as the "new media coordinator" for the Sam Adams Alliance, a well-funded libertarian activist organization based in Chicago that was set up only recently. Samuel Adams the historical figure was famous for inspiring and leading the Boston Tea Party--so when the PR people from the Chicago-based Sam Adams Alliance abruptly leave in order to run Santelli's "Chicago Tea Party," you know it wasn't spontaneous. Odom certainly doesn't want people to know about the link: his name was scrubbed from the Sam Adams Alliance website recently, strongly suggesting that they wanted to cover their tracks. Thanks to google caching, you can see the SAA's before-after scrubbing.
Even the Sam Adams' January 31 announcement that Odom's fake-grassroots group was "no longer sponsored by the Alliance" was shortly afterwards scrubbed.
But it's the Alliance's scrubbing of their link to Koch that is most telling. A cached page, erased on February 16, just three days before Santelli's rant, shows that the Alliance also wanted to cover up its ties to the Koch family. The missing link was an announcement that students interested in applying for internships to the Sam Adams Alliance could also apply through the "Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program" through the Institute for Humane Studies, a Koch-funded rightwing institute designed to scout and nurture future leaders of corporate libertarian ideology. The top two board directors at the Sam Adams Alliance include two figures with deep ties to Koch-funded programs: Eric O'Keefe, who previously served in Koch's Institute for Humane Studies and the Club For Growth; and Joseph Lehman, a former communications VP at Koch's Cato Institute.
All of these are ultimately linked up to Koch's Freedom Works mega-beast. Freedomworks.org has drawn fire in the past for using fake grassroots internet campaigns, called "astroturfing," to push for pet Koch projects such as privatizing social security. A New York Times investigation in 2005 revealed that a "regular single mom" paraded by Bush's White House to advocate for privatizing social security was in fact FreedomWorks' Iowa state director. The woman, Sandra Jacques, also fronted another Iowa fake-grassroots group called "For Our Grandchildren," even though privatizing social security was really "For Koch And Wall Street Fat Cats."
If you log into FreedomWorks.org today, its home page features a large photo of Rick Santelli pointing at the viewer like Uncle Sam, with the words: "Are you with Rick? We Are. Click here to learn more."
FreedomWorks, along with scores of shady front organizations which don't have to disclose their sponsors thanks to their 501 (c)(3) status, has been at the heart of today's supposed grassroots, nonpartisan "tea party" protests across the country, supposedly fueled by scores of websites which masquerade as amateur/spontaneous projects, but are suspiciously well-crafted and surprisingly well-written. One slick site pushing the tea parties, Right.org claims, "Right.org is a grassroots online community created by a few friends who were outraged by the bailouts. So we gathered some talent and money and built this site. Please tell your friends, and if you have suggestions for improving it, please let us know. Respectfully, Evan and Duncan." But funny enough, these regular guys are offering a $27,000 prize for an "anti-bailout video competition." Who are Evan and Duncan? Do they even really exist?
Even Facebook pages dedicated to a specific city "tea party" events, supposedly written by people connected only by a common emotion, obviously conformed to the same style. It was as if they were part of a multi-pronged advertising campaign planned out by a professional PR company. Yet, on the surface, they pretended to have no connection. The various sites set up their own Twitter feeds and Facebook pages dedicated to the Chicago Tea Party movement. And all of them linked to one another, using it as evidence that a decentralized, viral movement was already afoot. It wasn't about partisanship; it was about real emotions coming straight from real people.
While it's clear what is at stake for the Koch oligarch clan and their corporate and political allies--fighting to keep the hundreds of billions in surplus profits they've earned thanks to pro-rich economic policies over the past 30 years--what's a little less obvious is Santelli's link to all this. Why would he (and CNBC) risk their credibility, such as it is, as journalists dispensing financial information in order to act as PR fronts for a partisan campaign?
As noted above, Santelli's contract with CNBC runs out in a few months. His 10 years with the network haven't been remarkable, and he'll enter a brutal downsizing media job market. Thanks to the "tea party" campaign, as the article notes, Santelli's value has suddenly soared. If you look at the scores of blogs and fake-commenters on blogs (for example, Daily Blog, a slick new blog launched in January which is also based in Chicago) all puff up Santelli like he's the greatest journalist in America, and the greatest hero known to mankind. Daily Bail, like so much of this "tea party" machine, is "headquartered nearby" to Santelli, that is, in Chicago. With Odom, the Sam Adams Alliance, and the whole "tea party" nexus: "Rick, this message is to you. You are a true American hero and there are no words to describe what you did today except your own. Headquartered nearby, we will be helping the organization in whatever way possible."
It's not difficult to imagine how Santelli hooked up with this crowd. A self-described "Ayn Rand-er," one of Santelli's colleagues at CNBC, Lawrence Kudlow, played a major role in both FreedomWorks and the Club for Growth.
So today's protests show that the corporate war is on, and this is how they'll fight it: hiding behind "objective" journalists and "grassroots" new media movements. Because in these times, if you want to push for policies that help the super-wealthy, you better do everything you can to make it seem like it's "the people" who are "spontaneously" fighting your fight. As a 19th century slave management manual wrote, "The master should make it his business to show his slaves, that the advancement of his individual interest, is at the same time an advancement of theirs. Once they feel this, it will require little compulsion to make them act as becomes them." (Southern Agriculturalist IX, 1836.) The question now is, will they get away with it, and will the rest of America advance the interests of Koch, Santelli, and the rest of the masters?

My thoughts:

1) The smoking gun, to the extent that there is one, is the "chicagoteaparty" domain. But the timing doesn't work. No one in August knew that there were going to be massive bailouts and stimulus packages against which they could protest. On the other hand, if you think that taxes are going to go up, it's not crazy for founding-fathers-obsessed conservatives to start registering any domain that involves tea parties. That doesn't mean that they then orchestrated an elaborate ruse in order to give them an excuse to deploy the domain; it's just as likely that they simply leaped in when opportunity arose. Domain squatting is ubiquitous these days, particularly among political groups, and there are probably dozens out there now just waiting for the right catchphrase to make them relevant.

2) I don't see any evidence offered that Koch money funds FreedomWorks, or any astroturfing organization. They may--a lot of groups do it, including groups on the left--but there's precious little evidence of it in this article. Koch is pretty open about their connection with institutions like IHS, but from what I know of them, astroturfing doesn't really seem like their style. I've seen Koch in action at private events, and though I'll respect the privacy, I'll say that even in the company of other like-minded rich people, he displayed rather a mania for honest dealing. That's not to say that it's impossible that they do fund FreedomWorks--I'm not particularly conversant with the world of 501(c)(3) funders. But Freedomworks doesn't publish its donor list, and there's no source offered for the claim.

3) The accusation against Santelli is potentially libelous, which is, I assume, why the article disappeared this morning. If I were Santelli, I'd sue. Aside from the fact that I have absolutely no reason to question Santelli's sincerity, I find it pretty hard to believe that any private group would be willing to front enough money to make it worth a television correspondent's while to risk all his future salary payments.

4) I have no doubt that there has been involvement of various right-wing groups with the tea parties. So what? Groups--often funded by God knows who--coordinate protests. The article implies that the people who participated were therefore insincere. I know some of the people who went to these things, and trust me, they hate taxes and government every bit as much as they claimed.

5) The claim that Odom's name was "scrubbed" from the Alliance seems weak. Usually, when people leave an organization, the organization takes their name off the website. My name has been "scrubbed" from multiple sites by employers because, erm, I'm no longer associated with them. The implication of that paragraph is that Odom hasn't really quit, but is being paid to run a front group. But that's a big claim, and there's no sourcing offered.

6) Likewise, the Koch fellows program is not some dark secret. Koch funds interns to work at various market-friendly groups. The fellows application process may have been closed, or Koch may have chosen to stop funding interns at the Sam Adams alliance. But I doubt that they took the name down because it provided a shadowy link to someone who no longer works there.

I presume that the people who put this blogpost up thought they had a big muckracking scoop. But take out the innuendo, and nothing's sourced, not even to the level of "people close to the organization tell us" or "it is rumored"; they just assert major factst hat are not, so far as I know, in evidence. You can get away with that on a personal blog, because, really, is Santelli going to bother to sue you? But for a major media organization, things like this require a little more care. Investigative journalism is quite hard, and involves more than printing things you think are probably true, which is why people who are good at it, like Spencer Ackerman, are so valuable--and why organizations that do a lot of it have big legal staffs and experienced editors to make sure they can back up what they say.

This is the sort of thing that has always haunted media organizations that start blogs. It's bad enough if an employee says something that you, as an organization, regret. But paid staffers can also say things that put you on the hook for big payouts.

Of course, it will be very exciting for Playboy if it turns out their employees hit the jackpot. But given how thinly sourced it is--the entire thing mostly seems to rest on the ownership of two domain names--I wouldn't bet on it. And given that the article has been taken down, apparently, neither would they.

I think it's too late for that now, however; Playboy either needs to stand by the article and put it back up, or explain why they took it down--and why they put it up in the first place.

Full disclosure: It's pretty much an open secret in DC, but given the content of the article I'm discussing, I think I ought to mention that I live with Peter Suderman, who once worked for Freedomworks. Other than giving me the name of the right employee to email to make inquiries (no word back yet), I haven't asked him about his former employer, and he hasn't told me anything. I debated whether to write about this, but since I'm not actually defending Freedomworks, I think it's kosher.

Update: Apparently Koch used to fund Freedomworks' predecessor group, Citizens for a Sound Economy. That's still a long way from a Koch-directed plot to inundate our nation's metros with tea.

Update II: . . . but apparently there was some rift between Koch and CSE, and according to my sources, Koch may have stopped funding them long ago.

Growing the Machine Control Pie - Industry Perspective

2009-03-03T05:17:00.000-08:00

Positioning and Machine Control technology has enjoyed rapid growth over the last 10 years. The core technology has been around longer, of course, but adoption has accelerated in these recent years partially due to greater visibility, internal market referencing and the normal adoption of such technology paradigms.

There is debate about the potential market size and current penetration rate but general consensus hovers around approximately $400 million in annual machine control sales estimating 10% market penetration. There are many factors and questions to be considered, thus the debate. For example, what do these numbers include? Do they include agriculture (land leveling, drainage , precision spraying), 2D and 3D positioning systems, mining, haul truck monitoring, landfill compaction systems, precision and coarse drilling and asset management? This list goes on and I do not have all of these numbers. I welcome any input that contributes to our collective benefit. Feel free to share your comments, facts and perspectives. (contact Randy)

Nevertheless, considering the general consensus, $400m being 10% penetration, we have a very small piece of a very big pie; A pie that continues to grow.

So how do we grow our slice of the pie? Do we drive development to new heights spawning new features that differentiate one system over another? Certainly one cannot stop progress. Do we lower prices bringing affordability as differentiators? My guess is that prices will drop organically any way as new players come to compete for the 10% slice and most assuredly dropping faster than desired by the industry, squeezing their profits.

Let me offer another perspective for consideration. It is not rocket science and likely I am not the first to discuss. But it is my belief that the primary competitor is not competing systems. They are all good delivering unprecedented control, accuracy, safety and productivity to the consumer. Hypothetically, I think if we were to cut features in half, the value and ROI remains. I believe the primary competitor is the non-user. That part of the pie outside the 10% that feeds us. I believe that if the industry focuses more on education, simplicity, interoperability, industry standards (GNSS messaging, driver formats, application interoperability, etc.) we grow the pie, we grow the slice of penetration and we grow our share of this bigger slice.

froM: machinecontrolonline.com

Turning to more demanding markets

2009-02-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

Technoturn has turned its focus to demanding markets, using technology and lean manufacturing methods to give it a competitive edge. It has now expanded its facilities to accommodate three new VMCs.

Caption: Technoturn has expanded its manufacturing facilities

As larger companies outsource to low cost countries should subcontractors reduce margins? Or should they take the initiative and expand into other more demanding markets reducing costs by embracing technology and lean manufacturing? David Mcllwain, managing director at Technoturn, prefers the second option.

The current market is somewhat fragile and in some circumstances manufacturing economies of scale need to be reviewed by expanding into new sectors, quantity being replaced by skill, technology and quality he says.

Technoturn has recently expanded its manufacturing facility to house three new VMC 4 axis milling machining centres. One Brother TC32B with twin pallets and two rotary axes and two Doosan Mynx NM410 machines both fitted with fourth rotary axes. The Brother TC32 B has a spindle speed of 16,000 rpm decreasing cycle times by 23 percent compared to previous versions. In addition it has a twin pallet system which can decrease production time by machining one component whilst the second pallet is being unloaded and reloaded resulting in minimum down time.

Mr McIlwain explains: By utilising advanced machinery, our production times have decreased, enabling us cope with both earlier on time deliveries and larger volumes if required. The Brother can easily handle diverse and complex parts with speed and amazing efficiency.

He says that Technoturn is constantly striving to improve its capabilities and adding value to the components it produces for its customers it can now offer a new shot blasting service to customers. Sub-assembly facilities are currently being researched, and Technoturn hope to be offering this service in the not too distant future.

By using lean manufacturing methods and using best practice procedures throughout our manufacturing operation we strive to achieve the least cost and most efficient manufacturing solutions for all our customers by providing quality components at a cost effective price with on time delivery and a customer focused responsive friendly attitude towards our customers needs, says Mr McIlwain.

Make My Computer Faster

2009-02-17T17:59:00.000-08:00

peed up that PC today

As your computer gets older and software programs update it seems your PC just get’s slower and slower. If you suffer from a slow computer don’t worry.This is not some buy me article, we will cover real ways to speed up your computer.

One of the first and probably the most helpful thing you can do is to get a computer tune-up. Just like cars computers need maintenance. You would never consider waiting years to change your car’s oil. If you did then your car won’t last that long. A computer should be tuned up yearly. While there are several online tools you can purchase to repair your registry and optimize your computer nothing beats a real expert taking a look at your computer.Computer Tune-up software has come a long ways but it’s still not as good as hiring a computer repair pro. Only a real pro will be able to look at the broader picture and let you know all the things you may need to consider. Even if that news is to buy a new computer. Places like this pc repair Company do a great job at repairing computer right online. This is a California based company and it’s like having the tech right in your home.This is really cool sutff, they remote into your computer and you can watch them as if they were there.This is by far my favorite online computer repair company because these guys always go that extra mile. It’s not hard at all with a service like this. It’s also cheaper then you think so check them out first.

There are other things you can consider as well. If this is you then consider a free 30 day trial of JV16 power tools. Just Google that name and you will see them pop up first. These guys offer a free fully functional trial for 30 days. It’s well worth the download. If you are not tech savvy then I would not use the program as it is very powerful stuff.

Another thing to consider is to max out your computer memory.As software gets more complicated your computer needs more RAM (Memory) to stay current. Google memory configurator and plug in your computer model into any memory configurator program and you will be able to see how much memory and what type your computer can use. This is one of the cheaper ways to get a little more life out of your computer.

If it comes down to it and you do need a new computer then consider checking out this how to transfer files site. Its good stuff and they have many guides on how to transfer files from XP to Vista and any computer to computer data transfer.

Drawing 3D Object in Adobe Illustrator

2009-02-17T17:40:00.000-08:00

This Tutorial will show you how to draw simple objects with a three-dimensional appearance. At ?rst we will draw arrows indicating a movement in 3D space. Adobe Illustrator 7.0 was used to create the following graphics, but all procedures are valid for newer versions (up to CS2), too. Basics of Isometric Projection. Isometric projections are a two-dimensional drawing of three-dimensional objects, created by a parallel projection. Objects look like having a volume, without actually having one. The main characteristics of an isometric projection are: - there is no vanishing point - lines that are parallel in reality will be parallel in the drawing - same lenghts in reality will be drawn at the same length, without any shortening caused by a perspective view. An isometric drawing is created along the axes representing the 3D space: When the basic shape of the object (here: a cube) is drawn, the correspondig faces can simply be created by a double 120° rotation of the shape. Isometric objects can be created out of 2D shapes using the Distortion Tool. Since this tool produces non-proportional distortions (resulting edges have different lengths), this error must be corrected by applying a known scaling factor before distorting the shape. Now select the Distortion Tool. Enter a distortion angle of 30° along the vertical axis. This setting means, that vertical lines are just moved vertically, while horizontal lines are tilt by 30°. Without the preceding scaling, the horizontal lines would get longer than the vertical lines at this moment.

Mac or PC?

2009-02-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

I have only just seen the new adverts from Microsot starring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld. The latest ad campaign from Microsoft is an attempt to compete with the infamous Macguy adverts that people know and love.

I myself use a mac computer and I wouldn't use anything else. At work I use a pc and I can instantly tell the difference in usability and work flow and general coolness. There is no comparison. Getting work done on a mac is so much easier. Why? One answer is that it just works and thats that! Nothing will ever let you down on a mac. I have had my macbook for about a year and I have never had to call up "task manager" to close a program down, I have never had to take it into the mac store and tell them something has gone wrong, it has been my perfect tool in designing.

Don't get me wrong I know that windows can be useful, doesnt mean there any good though. However, it completely depends where and when you are using a windows machine. It is a known fact that in a battle between Microsoft and Apple Mac there is only one winner. Currently, it would have to be Microsoft unfortunately. It hurts me to admit this but it is an unfortunate fact. They have the market under their thumb only because of the fact they were first on the "scene" and have been for so many years. PC's are cheap, affordable and easy to chuck into a school, home, office for a couple hundred pounds.

A MAC requires a bit more thought and possible a slight touch of risk to buy it in the first place. People ask themselves about spending all that money, whether or not it is worth it or not. 'Will I be able to use it properly after being so use to a Microsoft personal computer?' This is the one and only the problem with anyone wanting to purchase a MAC. People are intimidated by the change of software. What people don't realise is that a MAC may cost slightly more money but the benefits are un-surmountable compared to a cheap old PC. You buy a PC and expect it to last for a few years if your lucky! I bought my own MAC and expect it to last for ten years, easily! So what is more expensive? Having to continuously buy more and more PC's over the space of ten years or just having one MAC that you know will last you.

It arguable to say that a lot of Microsoft software from the past had originally been based on Macintosh programming but that is still not confirmed. Either way, this battle between a MAC and a Windows machine will always rage on for many years to come! But I would personally never buy a Windows machine ever again in my life.

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CNC Programming Coordinate System Setting

2009-02-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

The position of terminal point of the movement command in the Z-axis can be shifted + or - by as much as the value set in the offset memory. This function can be used by setting the difference between the tool length assumed during programming and the actual tool length of the tool used when the work is performed into the offset memory. Direction of offset G43 + side offset G44 - side offset In any case of absolute or incremental command, the offset amount that has been set into the offset memory assigned by H-code is in G43, added to, and in G44, subtracted from the coordinate value of the terminal point of the axis movement command. The coordinate value after the calculation becomes the terminal point. Assignment of offset amount Assign offset number using H-code. The offset amount that has been set in the offset memory is added to or subtracted from the programmed command value for Z-axis. Note -1 When the offset amount is changed due to a change of the offset number, the offset value changes to the new offset amount, but it is not added to the old offset amount. Coordinate system shift G50, This command created a new coordinate system in which the coordinate (X, Z) of a point on the tool (i.e. Tool nose) on the current coordinate system correspond to (X + u, Z+ w). The X and Z values are diameter in case of diameter designation and radius in the case of radius designation.

CNC Programming Technique - TOC

2009-02-17T17:34:00.000-08:00

This book was suitable for CNC learning, mechanical engineer, CNC operator, or programmer, in this book you will get any information about : Program Development Drawing , Drawing Evaluation Material and Stock Part Setup Part Reference Point Part Orientation Selecting Part Zero Tooling Selection Identifying Machining Operations Face Milling Contour Milling Circular Pocket Milling Slot Milling Spot Drilling Drilling Tapping Summary of Tools Used Machining Data Spindle Speed Cutting Feedrate Tooling Data Details of Operations Tool 1 - Face Milling Tool 2 - Outside Contour Tool 2 - Circular Pocket Tool 3 - Slot Milling Tool 4 - Spot Drilling Tool 5 - Drilling Tool 6 - Tapping Complete Program 2 - CALCULATING CONTOUR POINTS 23 Tools and Knowledge· Mathematical Knowledge Organized Approach Process of Calculating XY Coordinates Step 1 - Establish the Main Contour Points Step 2 - Fill-in the Coordinate Sheet Step 3 - Identify Calculation Zones Step 4 - Helpful Ideas for Calculations Step 5 - Calculations for Zone 1 Step 6 - Calculations for Zone 2 Updating Coordinate Sheet Writing the CNC Program.

CNC Programming Handbook, Third Edition (Hardcover)

2009-02-17T17:31:00.000-08:00

Product Description

Over its first two editions, this best-selling book has become the de facto standard for training and reference material at all levels of CNC programming. Used in hundreds of educational institutions around the world as the primary text for CNC courses, and used daily by many in-field CNC programmers and machine operators, this book literally defines CNC programming. Written with careful attention to detail, there are no compromises. Many of the changes in this new Third Edition are the direct result of comments and suggestions received from many CNC professionals in the field. This extraordinarily comprehensive work continues to be packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples.

The enclosed CD-ROM now contains a fully functional 15-day shareware version of CNC tool path editor/simulator, NCPlot(tm). This powerful, easy-to-learn software includes an amazing array of features, many not found in competitive products. NCPlot offers an unmatched combination of simplicity of use and richness of features. Support for many advanced control options is standard, including a macro interpreter that simulates Fanuc and similar macro programs.

The CD-ROM also offers many training exercises based on individual chapters, along with solutions and detailed explanations. Special programming and machining examples are provided as well, in form of complete machine files, useful as actual programming resources. Virtually all files use Adobe PDF format and are set to high resolution printing.

New and Updated Features of the 3rd Edition
- Detailed section on CNC lathes with live tooling, including examples - Image files of many actual parts, used as examples - More programming examples (both in printed text and on the CD-ROM) - Optimized for the latest Fanuc and related control systems - Additional formulas, calculations and handy reference material - Fourth axis programming (indexing and rotary) - Improved index for better search of topics

CNC Programming Circular Interpolation (Helical Motion)

2009-02-17T17:30:00.000-08:00

Content Inside :

CNC programming tutorial Circular Interpolation (Helical Motion) Circular Interpolation • G02, G03, I, J & K – G02: Circular interpolation (CW) – G03: Circular interpolation (CCW) – I, J & K (Use when <=360 degree) • Incremental distance from SP to CP of arc – I: Specifies the incremental ±X distance from the center of the tool at the start of the arc to the center of the arc. – J: Specifies the incremental ±Y distance from the center of tool at the start of the arc to the center of the arc. Why I, J & K instead of just R? • R is easier to define, easier to make a mistake and get an incorrect radius. • With R, the machine still do the work whether the R is correct or incorrect. • With incorrect I, J & K, the machine will stop and gives an error message before executing. • With R, to generate a circle path of over 180 degrees, then specify a negative R. Sample program (R and J).

CNC 8055/8055i Complete Programming Manual

2009-02-17T17:25:00.000-08:00

Chapter 1 General concept : 1.1 Part programs 1.1.1 Considerations regarding the Ethernet connection 1.2 DNC connection 1.3 Communication protocol via DNC or peripheral device. Chapter 2 : Creating a program, 2.1 Program structure at the CNC 2.1.1 Block header 2.1.2 Program block 2.1.3 End of block. Chapter Axes and Coordinate system : 3.1 Axis nomenclature 3.1.1 Axis selection 3.2 Plane selection (G16, G17, G18, G19) 3.3 Part dimensioning. Millimeters (G71) or inches (G70) 3.4 Absolute/incremental programming (G90, G91) 3.5 Programming in radius or in diameters (G152, G151) 3.6 Coordinate programming 3.6.1 Cartesian coordinates 3.6.2 Polar coordinates 3.6.3 Angle and one Cartesian coordinate 3.7 Rotary axes 3.8 Work zones 3.8.1 Definition of the work zones 3.8.2 Using the work zones. Chapter 4 reference system : 4.1 Reference points 4.2 Machine reference (Home) search (G74) 4.3 Programming with respect to machine zero (G53) 4.4 Coordinate preset and zero offsets 4.4.1 Coordinate preset and S value limitation (G92) 4.4.2 Zero offsets (G54..G59) 4.5 Polar origin preset (G93). Chapter 5 Iso Code Programming 5.1 Preparatory functions 5.2 Feedrate F 5.2.1 Feedrate in mm/min or inches/min (G94) 5.2.2 Feedrate in mm/rev.or inches/rev (G95) 5.3 Spindle speed (S) 5.3.1 Constant surface speed (G96) 5.3.2 Spindle speed in rpm (G97) 5.4 Spindle selection (G28, G29) 5.5 Synchronized spindles (G30, G77S, G78S) 5.6 Tool number (T) and tool offset (D). Chapter 6 : Path Control : 6.1 Rapid traverse (G00) 6.2 Linear interpolation (G01) 6.3 Circular interpolation (G02, G03) 6.4 Circular interpolation with absolute arc center coordinates (G06) 6.5 Arc angent to previous path (G08) 6.6 Arc defined by three points (G09) 6.7 Helical interpolation 6.8 Tangential entry at the beginning of a machining operation (G37) 6.9 Tangential exit at the end of a machining operator (G38). CHAPTER 7 ADDITIONAL PREPARATORY FUNCTIONS. CHAPTER 8 TOOL COMPENSATION. CHAPTER 9 CANNED CYCLES 9.1 G66. Pattern repeat cycle canned cycle 9.1.1 Basic operation 9.1.2 Profile programming syntax 9.2 G68. X axis roughing canned cycle. CHAPTER 10 PROBING, CHAPTER 11 HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING. CHAPTER 12 PROGRAM CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS, CHAPTER 13 ANGULAR TRANSFORMATION OF AN INCLINE AXIS.

Bosch 4410L 15-Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

2009-02-15T06:39:00.000-08:00

Bosch 4410L 15-Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Technical Details

10-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser tracking
Wide miter range--52 degrees left and right; 15 amp; 4,800 rpm; 3-horsepower
Heavy cast-iron base; carbide-tipped saw blade
Includes saw, blade, dust bag, elbow wrench set, flip-over crown stops
22-1/2-inch base and extenders to 37-1/2-inches long; 55 pounds; 1-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
This is what a miter saw ought to be: accurate, sturdy, powerful, versatile, user-friendly and packed full of cool features.

If we had to choose a favorite aspect, it would have to be the handle. It’s vertical. It’s horizontal. And it’s a couple of other things in between. It locks quickly and easily into any of four positions, so both lefties and righties have complete comfort and control.

This saw is beefy -- it weighs in at 55 pounds and it’s got a nice, wide footprint that promises the ultimate stability, and sliding extensions bring your support area to 37-1/4 inches. If you’re in the market for a stand for this saw as well, we like both the Bosch TracRac as well as the DeWalt DW723.

The dual bevel is a great feature, swinging 47 degrees left and 46 degrees right, with positive bevel stops at 31.6 and 33.9 degrees for flawless crown molding cuts. For miter cuts, the blade swings an impressive 52 degrees left and 60 degrees to the right. There’s even a micro-fine adjustment here, letting you override a detent by as much as 2 degrees. Now that’s precision.

We absolutely love the fence on this saw – Bosch calls it a Speed-track sliding fence – because it’s a full 4 inches tall and has a beautifully readable inch-scale on it. It’s perfect for crown molding, handling pieces up to 6 inches wide when angled against the fence.

We’re suddenly rethinking our earlier statement about our favorite feature on this saw; on second thought, it might well be that all the controls – including the bevel lever – are up front. We’re pretty tired of reaching around a saw body to set a bevel, so this is a most welcome upgrade. Adjustments are so much faster and easier, and all the scales are right up front, too.

Capacities are generous, thanks to the slide, with a max cut of a 2-by-12 at a 45-degree bevel and 3-5/8 by 12 inches when the blade is upright.

And yes, this saw has a laser cutting guide, but unless you really want one, we wouldn’t let that sway a decision on this saw one way or the other. It’s a nice feature if you’re likely to use it, but most of us woodworkers prefer to get a visual on exactly where that blade meets the wood.

In all, this is a beauty of a saw, with features you aren’t going to find on other saws in its class. And we still can’t pick our favorite between the handle and the up-front controls. It’s all good. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Description
10", Dual Bevel Slide Miter Saw With Up Front Controls & Laser Tracking, 15A Motor, 4,800 RPM, Up Front Bevel Lock Lever & Range Selector Knob, Easily Accessed Controls For Quick & Acccurate Bevel Settings, Arbor Mounting Laser Tracking, Provides Accurate Laser Lines For Precision Cuttting, Multi Positioned Main Handle, Easily Locks Into Any Of 4 Positions For Optimum Comfort & Control, Crown Miter Detents, Exclusive Wedge & Slot Miter Detent Sysytem.

BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table

2009-02-15T06:35:00.000-08:00

BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table

Technical Details

Benchtop router table; attaches to any workbench
2 adjustable featherboards; dust collection port; dual outlet switch; 6-foot power cord
Aluminum fence with MDF face plates; aluminum router mounting plate
Includes router table, 3 mounting plate insert rings, mounting hardware for most Bosch routers, 2 featherboards, adjustable clear guard, starter pin and guard, outfeed fence shims
27-inch by 18-inch work surface; 1-year warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Review
A benchtop router offers significant advantages over a handheld machine. It's safer, because you're moving the wood over the bit instead of the other way around. It's also versatile, allowing you to do a number of cuts that aren't possible with a handheld. And because it has a fence, it gives you a degree of control and precision that is simply impossible with freehand routing.

Because you're sliding the wood across the surface of a bench router, it's important that the surface be as frictionless as possible. The RA1181 features a generous 27-inch long by 18-inch wide table that's made out of slick but durable cast aluminum. In addition, he surface near the fence is rough-ground to minimize surface contact, which further reduces friction.

Though the caveat "some assembly required" applies here, the manual is clearly written, and I found the setup process to be straightforward. Once fully assembled, the RA1181 attaches to just about any workbench via the leg assemblies, which have flat "feet" that you can clamp to the table. You can also use the pre-drilled holes to screw it to your work surface if you don't need it to be portable. (Note that most benchtop routers need to be mounted on a smaller table-using a standard worktable may leave it uncomfortably high.)

Once secured to the table, the RA1181 is very stable, and can handle high-horsepower routers and larger work pieces without bucking. The cast aluminum mounting plate accepts a variety of routers-and not just those made by Bosch. The fence is good and rigid, and is adjustable from 0 to 3-3/4-inches wide.

This is a great little machine, and its portability and capacity for bigger jobs makes it as good a fit on the job site as it is in the home workshop.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Two adjustable featherboards, three mounting plate insert rings, one adjustable clear guard, one starter pin and guard, two outfeed fence shims (1/16-inch thick), appropriate router mounting hardware

Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw

2009-02-15T06:27:00.000-08:00

Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw
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It’s a funny thing about jigsaws; most of us tend to reach for another tool in its stead, having had less-than-great experiences with the little beasts.

But here comes Bosch’s 1590, and it elevates the outcast jigsaw to the most-wanted list.

The first thing we liked about this saw is its heft; it’s beefy, solid and made with that famous Swiss quality. You wrap your hand around the soft, substantial grip, squeeze the ample trigger and the soft-start whirs gently; with hardly any effort from you, the blade slices through whatever’s ahead of it. Perhaps because it’s heavier than most jigsaws, there’s practically zero vibration, giving you a delightfully smooth, no-buzz experience, something pretty much unheard of in your average jigsaw.

Another nice feature is the speed mechanism: Set your maximum speed on the trigger dial, then control your speed up to that max by squeezing the trigger. On long cuts, you can lock the trigger on, too, and the blower actually does keep your cutline clear.

If that’s all this saw had going for it, that would be enough for us. But coolest of all is the blade-change system that literally ejects the blade in a split second, takes the new one and gets you right back to your cutting – all tool-free. Amazing.

If you’ve relegated the jigsaw to the bottom of your toolbox, you owe it to yourself to give this one a chance. We think it’s fantastic. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

CNC Machining high speed

2009-01-06T06:32:00.000-08:00

CNC Machining high speed

Mastercam's High Speed Machining

2009-01-06T06:28:00.000-08:00

A compilation of CNC cutting using Mastercam's high speed machining toolpaths.

cnc programming

2009-01-06T06:23:00.000-08:00

CNC Stomp Pad 5 - Mach 3 G-Code - Learn CNC Plasma CuttingIn this video we go through Mach 3 to look over the g-code. We are checking to see if we have any problems before we go to the CNC Plasma Cutter.

CNC Metal Spinning

2009-01-06T06:21:00.000-08:00

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
CAD/CAM Workshop
CNC Metal Spinning
By: Ali Asmari (B.S. Mechanical Engineering) & Amir Mohammad Ghandeharioun (B.S. Mechanical Engineering)
Under Supervision of: Dr. Behnam Motakef Imani
Special Thanks to: Reza Nejatpour

custom cnc programming

2009-01-06T06:19:00.000-08:00

Metal Spinning Lathe CNC AutomaticThis is a custom built spinning lathe used to spin form parts from flat metal blanks.
We engineered & built the machine to meet the customer's requirement of 3" to 46" diameter, and a draw depth up to 24".
It can accept a CNC program from disk, or a program can be created and/or modified using an SS Systems Mach3 custom screen via the onboard programming console, or can be programmed manually using the dual MPGs on the pendant, the moves can then be recorded and saved as G-Code moves to create a part rendering program. In fact, the program you see running on the machine was made in less than 15 minutes using the record/playback moves command, and then spin formed the 1,000 parts that are being stacked at the end of the video.
The machine is servo powered and ballscrew actuated, (except the tool changer which is gear driven), has a 0 - 2,750 RPM spindle with 4 programable quick select run speeds, adjustable DC braking via a variable frequency drive, and 2 manual trimmers.
Do you need a custom machine? We can help, we love this stuff!

CNC Stomp Pad 9 | Drill Holes | CNC Learning Videos | CNC

2009-01-06T06:18:00.000-08:00

In this video we drill the holes in our CNC Stomp Pad. We need to add the traction spikes and they are really a screw and nut. We drill the holes then clean them out.
We bend the stomp pad while drilling and we must hammer it flat next.
A quick DA Sanding to make the pad look good, then we are on the the next step which is finalizing the CNC stomp pad.

learning cnc programming

2009-01-06T06:16:00.000-08:00

Learn CNC Programming with Heinz PutzThe Center for CNC Eductation offers a series of training DVDs to learn CNC programming. Taught by Heinz Putz who has over 30 years of experience working and teaching in the field and who literally "wrote the book" for Fanuc while employed there.

OM5 CNC's answer to the big nine.

2009-01-06T06:12:00.000-08:00

Legacy's OM5 CNC takes on nine major challenges facing any woodworking business.

rotary axis g-code cnc programming

2009-01-06T06:10:00.000-08:00

Thermwood Corp. CabinetShop 45 Rotary Axis Machining Leg

jobs cnc programming SUN Tech Wood Products Manufacturing

2009-01-06T06:05:00.000-08:00

jobs cnc programming SUN Tech Wood Products ManufacturingAdvanced Wood Products Manufacturing students are educated and trained to be quality machine operators, production workers and technicians. In our geographic area, wood products manufacturing remains one of the top career fields. Students study industrial product planning and automated manufacturing methods. Students learn traditional machining and production methods, as well as state-of-the-art CNC routing and boring. Students are instructed in basic CNC Programming, Computer- Aided Design and program storage and retrieval. Instruction is given on materials, layout, print reading, construction methods, plastic lamination, shaping, sanding, finishing, cost estimating, jointery, plant safety, and worker safety. In addition, students receive instruction in Welding, Precision Machining and Drafting/CAD Technology because all of these programs are part of the Manufacturing Cluster at SUN TECH.

World Skills Championship 2007 - Cabinet Making

2008-11-25T16:06:00.000-08:00

Gary Tuddenham is the best young cabinet maker in the world having won the gold medal for cabinet making at WorldSkills 2007.

In this video we see Gary in his workplace, a bespoke furniture makers in Hampshire who maintain an ethos that everything they make should be perfect.

For Gary the WorldSkills competition is a home away from home; building complex, one-off pieces of furniture is something that he is used to.

In Japan, Gary was up against 21 other competitors from around the world. His skills, technique and impressive ability ensured him success.
Category: Education

diy cabinet making cnc The making of a cabinet and the delicate balancing act

2008-11-25T16:03:00.001-08:00

diy cabinet making cnc The making of a cabinet and the delicate balancing act

CNC Plans with CNC Industries Reinvesting in its Facility

2008-11-25T16:02:00.000-08:00

CNC Industries, Inc. announced plans to expand its building and production capacity with estimated improvements at approximately $3.75 million. The precision machining company projects this investment could provide 15 to 20 new jobs by 2009.

The company was founded in 1995 and since then has been located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. CNC Industries supplies fabricated and/or assembled parts to customers in the aerospace, defense, and medical fields.

The new investment will be used to add new machinery, update information technology equipment and expand the facility. Nearly $2 million will go toward updating equipment and $1.5 million toward building improvements.

The company has also requested to the Fort Wayne Common Council that taxes in the reinvestment be spread out over time.

cnc plans for Luminary Micro CNC Machine Using Stellaris MCUs

2008-11-25T16:00:00.000-08:00

cnc plans for Luminary Micro CNC Machine Using Stellaris MCUs

We built this CNC Machine with plans from the internet and parts from Home Depot, plus our award winning Stellaris ARM Cortex-M3 MCU to drive all three stepper motors from one MCU.

Taig CNC Mill engrave delrin

2008-11-25T15:59:00.000-08:00

Pocket milling a rectangle then engraving text in a piece of delrin with a TAIG CNC mill

cnc mills Fadal CNC Mill Machining Brass multi axis

2008-11-25T15:58:00.000-08:00

cnc mills Fadal CNC Mill Machining Brass multi axis

This is a video of one of our CNC mills running a limited production run on one of our new products.

cabinetmaking cnc

2008-11-25T15:56:00.000-08:00

Anderson Stratos PRO CNC Router

cabinetmaking cnc

used cnc hobby router Home Built diy CNC hobby router home built

2008-11-25T15:54:00.000-08:00

used cnc hobby router Home Built diy CNC hobby router home built.

Home Built diy CNC hobby router home built. MDF and aluminum construction.

GT mini CNC Lathe Demo Cuts

2008-11-25T15:52:00.000-08:00

GT mini shown with 5 tools on the gang tool slide. The part is cut off and rolls into the part catcher in the end. GT mini is a small lathe ideal for bar work and production secondaries (2nd ops)

cnc precision engineering Smartech CNC Precision Milling

2008-11-25T15:48:00.000-08:00

cnc precision engineering Smartech CNC Precision Milling

This is another precision work we didon aluminum 2024 We work with Programming, Machine Work, Tapping, Turning, Milling & Boring Service. Manufacturer of linear blocks, jump switches, shafts, slides, clevises, & bushings. Machining capabilities include product proto-type, production, machine modification, engineering, conventional lathe application, milling machining, welding, bracing, boring, broaching, slotting / key ways, reaming, knurling, general maintenance, & standard & emergency machine repair. Industries served include aerospace, military & automotive.

cnc mini lathe

2008-11-25T15:45:00.000-08:00

Leeway, I like seeing my plans in action on someone else's lathe! I like the tailstock! A more appropriate letter for it might be W rather than Y.

cnc machine pictures

2008-11-25T15:40:00.000-08:00

cnc machine pictures

cnc communication

2008-11-25T15:38:00.000-08:00

cnc communication Business Communications cnc c&m precision tooling lathe electrical nl2000sy multi axis mori seiki Precision

New Media CNC Communications Diploma Program

2008-11-25T15:37:00.000-08:00

New Media CNC Communications Diploma Program

The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is located in Prince George, British Columbia and works alongside the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) to provide access to education and job training for our area.

cnc communication Componenets Grinding Services

2008-11-25T15:34:00.000-08:00

Our advanced CNC grinding machine tools provide Venture Grinding with the capability to finish components in one operation. It also makes it possible to achieve close tolerances, accurate machining and total control of front and back end operations.
Our CNC Grinders are capable of providing small and large volume production, and also:

- Ensuring precision accuracy

- Providing maximum roundness

- Allowing grinding up to 39.4" between centers

Venture Grinding takes great measures, using state-of-the-art equipment and CNC technology and equipment to ensure that our CNC grinding maintains its highest standard of quality.

cnc vises Surfacing 6061 Aluminum with a Fly Cutter

2008-11-25T15:32:00.000-08:00

cnc vises Surfacing 6061 Aluminum with a Fly Cutter

A conventional fly cutter can be used for flattening a surface, rapid stock removal, or optimized for surface finish. The objective in mind will guide selection of feed, depth of cut, and cutter geometry

cnc router kit

2008-11-25T15:31:00.000-08:00

This is a tutorial video for HobbyCNC.com's HCNCPRO 4 AXIS Stepper Motor Driver Board. It is a preliminary video assembly guide. The kit is for driving CNC routers. WORK IN PROGRESS

Home Made CNC PLASMA CUTTING TABLE with THC

2008-11-25T15:29:00.000-08:00

Home Made CNC PLASMA CUTTING TABLE with THC

Hey how much it cost for you to made it? you think that one of those can cut 30mm of MDF(wood)? nice machin

cnc plasma cutter Automatica CNC Plasma Cutting Table

2008-11-25T15:26:00.000-08:00

cnc plasma cutter Automatica CNC Plasma Cutting Table

The Automatica Tecnologia CNC Plasma Cutting Table is displayed in operation by cutting a steel plate, showing details of the THC (height sensor controller) and a fast foward 10 times the normal speed video.

cnc machine programming macro Programming for Rad on milling machine

2008-11-25T15:24:00.001-08:00

cnc machine programming

macro Programming for Rad on milling machine

This is a macro prg for making any Round shape with any tool on milling machine. Just the tool path not the prog.

cnc milling machine vises

2008-11-25T15:21:00.000-08:00

cnc milling machine vises
Mittler Brothers Ultimate Variable Speed Tubing Notcher
The MB Ultimate Tubing Notcher has been a favorite in fabrication shops for many years. Operation is simple, just clamp your tube in the calibrated swivel vise that allows for accurate and repeatable positioning at any angle. A compound feed table advances tubing into the milling cutter, producing a perfect notch and a perfect fit - every time.

--1 HP 115V motor now on the standard units and run at 130 RPM
--Variable Speed machines are 1.5 HP 115V and run 75-250 RPM
--Chip tray now included to contain the mess

cnc precision turning Precision CNC machining, CNC turning, Universal Machine Shop

2008-11-25T15:19:00.000-08:00

Precision CNC machining, CNC turning, Universal Machine Shop
serving Huntington Beach, CA, Orange County, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, LA, Los Angeles, CNC milling turning machining lathe prototypes product development fabrication CAD/CAM engineering medical devices aerospace r & d research and development fixtures gauges job shop SPC quality control manufacturing check fixtures instruments components design metal connectors automotive components plastics aluminum plastic stainless steel brass

cnc routers Hexapod Robot CNC Router - Cutting 3D face

2008-11-25T13:55:00.001-08:00

cnc routers Hexapod Robot CNC Router - Cutting 3D face

True, CNC cutters have been around longer then I have been alive. However, when robotics spacial orientation and object recognition gets upgraded, mobile construction robots will dominate. Well, until Universal assemblers come along, then we wouldn't really need a manufacturing industry.

cnc milling machines Homemade CNC milling machine

2008-11-25T13:55:00.000-08:00

cnc milling machines Homemade CNC milling machine
I made this machine from a Harbor Freight milling machine, an old computer and some new stepper motors & electron

hobby cnc CNC Hobbyist Information

2008-11-25T13:49:00.000-08:00

Hobby CNC, Home CNC, and the CNC Hobbyist can now find all the information they need at CNCInformation.com website. Ivan has added a dedicated webpage that has all of the information a Hobby CNC enthusiast would need. Visit this dedicated CNC Hobbyist webpage at: Hobby CNC

Ivan himself is a CNC hobbyist and can add much of his own personal experience to this topic. His new Hobby CNC webpage is in his “DIY CNC” category, which also includes sections about DIY CNC, CNC Kits, and CNC Parts. This CNC Hobby webpage is set to round of this DIY category with some great information for all of those CNC hobbyist that have come out of the wood work in the past few years and even for those Computer Numerical Control hobbyist that have been at it for ten years. The webpage can be found at the following link: CNC Hobbyist.

Ivan describes how some CNCers tend to get into Hobby CNC at their Home CNC shop. Ivan talks about some times people make it into CNC from another Hobby they have, such as Combat Roboting or Remote Control Modeling. These CNCers have found a need for a small-specialized part that will work for their hobby and CNC is one of the ways to get small-specialized parts at your price and your time constraint. Ivan also has some good idea’s and tips about getting into CNC. This new webpage is a CNC Hobbyists dream come true. Ivan adds plenty of information so a user should check back often for the latest on Hobby CNC at the following website: Hobby CNC

About CNC Information: CNC Information is a community CNC website that brings user into a deeper understanding of CNC.

haas cnc: Stewart To Haas-CNC; The Plot Thickens

2008-11-25T13:44:00.000-08:00

haas cnc

More information has surfaced on the story we first discussed yesterday; that two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is working on a deal to jump from Joe Gibbs Racing to Haas CNC Racing next season. Both ESPN.com and Sports Illustrated’s website -- SI.com – say Stewart will be given partial ownership in Haas CNC Racing, in exchange for his agreement to drive for the team, beginning in 2008.

Stewart’s contract with JGR runs through the 2009 campaign, making a move before then extremely complicated, if not impossible. Stewart's PR spokesman, Mike Arning, admitted as much yesterday, saying, “He's there this year, and he's there next year. I know for a fact that JGR is interested in retaining Tony for 2010 and beyond. They'd like him to retire at Joe Gibbs Racing. As Tony's said many times, 'Nothing's broke. Why change it?'”

The reports persist, however, saying that Stewart has begun talks with JGR officials to obtain a release from the final year of his contract. Team President J.D. Gibbs made it clear that he expects Stewart to honor his contract to the letter, saying, “The reality is, he's racing here through 2009. There's no ifs, ands or buts about that one. Our stance is he's racing for us through 2009."

The reported deal has Stewart receiving as much as a 50% ownership stake in Haas-CNC Racing, while also being paid to drive one of their two Chevrolets. Haas-CNC General Manager Joe Custer admitted today that he has spoken with several parties about the future of the team, including Stewart's representatives. That admission contradicts the statements of Haas-CNC spokesman Ron Mench, who said yesterday that there has been no communication with Stewart. Custer said that no deal has been reached, but that he would be “interested in discussing a partnership with a driver of (Stewart’s) caliber."

If the move happens, Stewart would return to the Chevrolet camp after a year with Toyota. Many observers point to Stewart’s ongoing relationship with Chevrolet -– which supplies engines to his open wheel midget and sprint car teams -– as a major factor in his decision to bolt JGR. However, Stewart drove JGR Chevrolets for many years, while receiving Mopar engines and financial backing for his short track programs.

haas cnc racing Mayfield To Haas CNC Racing

2008-11-25T13:41:00.000-08:00

haas cnc racing Mayfield To Haas CNC Racing

Effective immediately, Jeremy Mayfield will replace Jeff Green at Haas CNC in the #66 Best Buy/Haas Automation Chevrolet. Jeff Green had been driving the car since the beginning of the 2006 season, but has only recorded five top ten finishes in the time-span.

Mayfield has spent a majority of his first season with Bill Davis Racing on the couch as a spectator as he has only qualified for 13 of the 32 races. Ever since his acrimonious split with Ray Evernham and Evernham Motorsports, now Gillett Evernham Motorsports, Mayfield's career has hit a downward spiral. This opportunity with Haas CNC may not lead him to a NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, but he will have the luxury of utilizing Hendrick Motorsports engine packages.

All three of Jeff Green's top ten finishes have occurred on tracks in which the Car of Tomorrow has been used, so considering that the Car of Tomorrow will be fully implemented in 2008, Mayfield could reel of a few good finishes. Scott Riggs will likely take over the #70 ride that Johnny Sauter currently drives.

"He (Jeremy Mayfield) has been in the Chase two of the last four years and that was a big factor in our decision. We very excited," said Joe Custer, the general manager for Haas CNC.

Now that Mayfield is off the market, David Stremme has become the top free agent

cnc machines New machine increases production

2008-11-25T13:39:00.000-08:00

cnc machines New machine increases production

Local manufacturing firm Crestwood Cabinets, Inc., has just acquired a Morbidelli Universal 3615 Computer Numerical Control machine.

CNC machines are used in manufacturing to produce components with exacting tolerances and to increase production capacity while reducing waste.

Crestwood owner Deane Hinrichs explained, “The CNC machine gives us the ability to do even more detailed and intricate custom work as well as high-volume commercial cabinetry.

“It also helps us be more environment-friendly by reducing the amount of waste generated from cabinet production.”

The CNC machine was delivered to Crestwood’s factory, located on 760th St. in Hager City, last month and became fully operational Nov. 7. Factory representatives spent five days earlier this month performing setup, programming and training Crestwood personnel.

Crestwood Cabinets has been locally owned for over 30 years. Deane Hinrichs is a second-generation owner and a local resident. Crestwood currently employs nine local residents.

http://www.piercecountyherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=18377

cnc router Learn About Cnc Router Diy Tips And Diy Cnc Router Basic Information

2008-11-25T13:37:00.000-08:00

cnc router Learn About Cnc Router Diy Tips And Diy Cnc Router Basic Information

Many people like to build their own CNC Router because they like having something that functions that they have built by their own hands. There are many different ways that you can do this yourself if you would like to do it.

Some people like to bypass some of the making of the CNC Router and they do this by purchasing a kit. Kits are a good idea to get a start on what you want to do because they show you, step by step, how your machine will work. If you are a visual person who needs something to look at while you build, this will be a perfect way for you to start your do-it-yourself project.

Plans vary however so make sure that the plan you use has the information you need. As an example, some plans give you a brief idea of what you will be doing to create the plan. Others will give you full blueprints that will show you step by step what to do and what it should look like at every step of the way.

Some people prefer to just wing it and try their hand at the building of their own CNC Router. If you are this type of person, having a plan to look at as a guide can be the perfect way to make sure your design is workable. Either way you will have a finished product.

The greatest reason to build your own DIY CNC is that you can get the parts for a fraction of what you would pay in the store.

Things to Think About when Making a CNC Router
When you first think about making your own DIY CNC the first thing you will need to do is decide on a design. There are basically two types of designs that you will have to choose from. Either you want one with a stationary gantry and a mobile bed, or you want one with a mobile gantry and a stationary bed. There are advantages to both types.

The mobile bed is usually used on smaller machines like engravers and isn’t as common as the stationary bed. You will also need to decide on how large you want the cutting area to be which will be determined by the size of the material you will want to cut. This may change as you build and as you start looking for parts.

Another item to take into consideration is how big a machine you want. If your space is limited, you will have to consider how far you want your router to travel. This may mean that it just goes the length of the space. In any case you won’t want to have wasted space in the area where you are going to use your CNC Router.

Finally, you will have to decide on the type of tolerance you want. This will speak to the accuracy and the precision of the machine. Once you understand what you want, it’s time to look at the steps to building it which will be talked about in a different article.

Visit CNCInformation today to get your free ebook on CNC Basics. CNC Information is a new community website that gives you all of the information you need for CNCers. Visit today for a free introductory offer of a free ebook on CNC.

CNC Tube Bending

2008-11-25T13:31:00.000-08:00

CNC Tube Bending is not such a weird hobby in today’s world, which is why it has made it to is own page on CNC Information’s website where you can find all you need to know about a CNC Tube bender plus more. Ivan has a complete section on different types of Computer Numerical Controlled Machines and CNC Tube Bender is one of those machines that has made that section. However, a CNC Tube Bender is rarely talked about in the world of Computer Numerical Control Machines, there are a certain group of people that are interested in these types of Computer Numerical Controlled machines. Since Ivan’s goal is to create a Computer Numerical Control website with all of the information needed that one would want to know about CNC, a CNC Tube Bender page was a must. You can visit this page at: TUBE BENDER to find out much more information on CNC Tube Bending. Computer Numerically Controlled Tube Bending Machines aren’t your average CNC Machine.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tube Bending Machines aren’t your average CNC Machine. Similar to Computer Numerically Controlled Foam Cutters, CNC Tube Benders have their own niche group of people that would be interested in them. One of the groups of people that are normally interested in CNC Tube Benders are guys who are working in muffler shops. These groups of people usually have a need for a Computer Numerically Controlled Tube Bender in order to bend very specific exhaust pipes from a stock of straight exhaust pipes. You can read more about these uses on Ivan’s Tube Bender website at: CNC Tube Bender

Ivan has plenty more information on Tube Bending with CNC on his webpage that he had dedicated to CNC Tube Benders everywhere. Visit it at: CNC Tube Bender .

About CNC Information: CNC Information is a community CNC website that brings user into a deeper understanding of CNC.

cnc tube bending machines

2008-11-25T13:26:00.000-08:00

cnc tube bending machines

Tube Bender Helps BAE Systems Build Sub

A Unison tube bending machine is helping BAE Systems to fabricate complex part shapes required to build the UK’s Astute Class nuclear-powered submarines. The all-electric tube bender features both right- and left-handed bending capability. This allows long and complicated tubular part shapes to be produced very rapidly and in a single stage. For BAE Systems this is a critical advantage, as the boat-building process must run to plan, and many parts are produced to demand to satisfy the production schedule.

In some cases, such as when fabricating tubular shapes of several metres in length, the machine also allows BAE Systems to make parts from a single length of tubing, avoiding any need to join tube sections. In addition to production speed advantages, this capability also eliminates time-consuming and expensive X-ray and crack-detection testing stages that would otherwise be required to verify the integrity of welded joints for this high-reliability equipment.

In order to fit in all of the submarine’s equipment, and maximise the free space available, small-bore piping and tubing services such as hydraulic lines are often shaped to fit into the free spaces adjacent to panels and bulkheads. Consequently, tubular parts are often fabricated in batch sizes of just one. The Unison tube bender is making it quicker to produce components, as programs are simply loaded from the design database, and bends are then made precisely by servomotor movement axes with closed-loop control mechanisms.

No manual intervention or adjustments of any kind are required. If the tooling is already on the machine, the setup operation is achieved in around 15 minutes. This is at least twice as fast as the setup process for the company’s hydraulic bending machines. Power consumption reduction is another advantage of the Unison bender. As there are no hydraulic pumps continuously running, significant electrical current is only drawn when the machine is making a bend, so energy consumption is reduced substantially.

Another useful aspect of the machine is its incorporation of software-based facilities that can be used for fault diagnosis. These include a camera that can be used to capture images or video of any operational problems.

In combination with a software ‘black box’ which automatically stores the last 500 instructions entered by the operator, along with details of machinery positions from the servo motor sensors, Unison have detailed information to provide remote maintenance advice. To save space, the new tube bender incorporates on-machine guard panels. This feature will also simplify moving the machine if required, for any reorganisation of the shipyard for subsequent construction projects.

Large CNC machine tool building

2008-08-21T15:52:00.000-07:00

The PTG Group has launched J and S Remanufacture to design and build large machine tools under the Crawford Swift and Binns and Berry as well as offering machine tool remanufacturing.Precision Technologies Group (PTG) has launched 'Jones and Shipman Remanufacture' (J and S Remanufacture) to exploit opportunities in the large capacity machine tool sector J and S Remanufacture will design and build new machines under the 'Crawford Swift' and 'Binns and Berry' brands, in addition to expanding the remanufacturing and machine tool service expertise of the business J and S Remanufacture will be based at the Rosemount Works in Elland, West Yorkshire.The new operation will continue to provide new machines, spares and service activities for its established brands including: Binns and Berry, Crawford Swift, Joshua Heap, and Hepworth Copy systems.These brands will continue to function and develop in their current capacity, as providers of bespoke solutions for large lathes, grinding machines, and special purpose machine tools. PTG adds the recently acquired brands to the current PTG machine tool portfolio that already includes Jones and Shipman and Holroyd.PTG said that the new business will also add valuable re-manufacture facilities and expertise to the group.PTG Group CEO, Mark Franckel said: I am delighted that we have acquired these historic British brands and see enormous benefits in the synergy they create within the group".* About Crawford Swift - throughout its company history Crawford Swift has been committed to developing and manufacturing large machine tools.The company has specialist expertise in the design and manufacture of new lathes, friction stir welding machines, acrylic polishing machines and other special purpose machine tools.In addition to developing its own models, Crawford Swift is renowned for re-engineering, remanufacturing, repairing and servicing machines with a work piece capacity of up to 250 tonnes.A good example of which is providing a world class service re-engineering roll grinders including Churchill, Farrel and Waldrich for the steel industry.* About Binns and Berry - Binns and Berry specialises in the design, manufacture and repair of large capacity CNC lathes for components up to 15 tonnes.Binns and Berry has a novel modular construction technique, which includes a three-/four-guideway bed design that allows the turning of large components in a single pass.Other specialist turning machines include the following.* Sliding gap bed lathes.* Offset/T bed lathes.* Deep-hole boring machines.* Thread whirling machines.Standard and full turnkey systems are available.The company also provides re-engineering, rebuild and retrofit services for medium and heavy duty turning machines.* Jones and Shipman benefits - existing Jones and Shipman customers will also benefit from this acquisition as they will have access to the knowledge and products of Crawford Swift and Binns and Berry.The companies operate from a 38,000ft2 engineering works facility in Elland with one of the largest slideway planing and grinding machines in Europe which can machine 14.5m x 3.3m x 2.2m in a single set-up.The works is serviced by heavy craneage up to 50 tonnes.The setting up of Jones and Shipman Remanufacture means that customers can benefit from Jones and Shipman quality service when looking for expert repairs and solutions for existing large machines.A service is even provided where specialist machines can be sourced from around the world, remanufactured and installed to match the exact needs of the client.• Jones and Shipman Precision: contact details and other news• Email this article to a colleague• Register for the free Manufacturingtalk email newsletter• Manufacturingtalk Home Page

History of Vending Machines

2008-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

It’s likely that you’ve probably never taken the time to sit back and consider vending machines. In fact, you have probably never taken the chance to contemplate the history of vending machines. After all who would? I know I didn’t, until I wrote this article and found the history to be surprisingly……well, fascinating. The next time you stop at a vending machine and purchase your favorite sweet, cold soda or that big caramel candy bar you’ll remember that even a vending machine is full of history.What is Vending?Vending is automatic retailing. Basically a vending machine allows someone to sell their products when he or she is not present to supervise the sales. It is really quite an ingenious concept (after all, we all want more money and more time), and doesn’t seem to be a new one either. A certain Greek—a mathematician by profession and interest—whose name was Hero created a vending machine of sorts, which would vend water within Egyptian temples. Many centuries later, vending machines were offered commercially in London. In the 1880s vending sales in London included vending machines that would dispense post cards or books.Vending Machines Take on a Sweeter Flavor in the United States In 1888 vending machines and vending services and sales were offered commercially in the United States as well. The vending machines in the United States were first introduced by the Thomas Adams Gum Company, whose owners were of course interested in taking advantage of vending machines for the sake of selling their gum. The gum’s flavor? Tutti-Fruiti.Additional Vending Machines is the U.S.A.As most retailers do, vending machine retailers and buyers began to realize that just vending gum was not exactly a way to capitalize on the concept of vending. In 1897 the Pulver Manufacturing Company began to vend animated figures in addition to gum in order to increase their sales. Spherical vending machines were also introduced in 1907 complete with lots of candy coated gumballs that could be found inside the sphere. American vending machines also offered cigars, stamps and postcards. A vending machine restaurant was also invented in Pennsylvania in 1902 and managed to stay open until 1962. The restaurant’s name? Horn & Hardart.Music to the Ear: The Juke Box Vending MachineVending machines provided everything from sweets to books but they didn’t produce sound, until the advent of the juke box, which like vending machines had a variety of predecessors. One of the earliest forerunners to the juke box was the nickel-in-the slot machine, which was invented by Louis Glass and Willam S. Arnold in 1889. This machine was actually a phonograph, which would play a recording through sound or listening tubes when a coin was inserted into the apparatus. The tubes soon became a nuisance and juke boxes were invented. Juke boxes allowed listeners to enjoy recordings without tubes and in addition to select from a wider variety of music. Some of the juke boxes, which were commercially available were the Rock-Ola juke boxes (Rockola is a noun, not an adjective), the Seeburg juke boxes, and the Wurlitzer juke boxes.Discount Vending and Vending RepairVending machines soon became a big business in the United States and in other areas around the world as well. New jobs and positions were created in retail vending such as discount vending, vending sales, vending suppliers and vending services. As most inventions do when they help us save time, vending machines made life a little easier for the general population and became a part of the mainstream American lifestyle and culture.

Wheel 2 Wheel Show” marks its 50th radio broadcast at Camp Barnes

2008-08-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday July 1st the “Wheel 2 Wheel Show” marked its 50th radio broadcast by attending Camp Barnes in South Bethany. The show was done to raise awareness for the camp and to promote the upcoming Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race that will be held at the Delaware International Speedway on Wednesday July 9th. Camp Barnes has been in operation for 61 years and is open to children between the ages of 10-13 at no cost to the camper or family. The camp accommodates 60 campers per week for 6 weeks and is operated by the Delaware State Police.Several local racers showed up to the show and allowed the campers to get an up close look of their race cars and also gave out autograph cards to the excited group. Local band “Backseat Rhythm” was also on hand to entertain the crowd. The Wheel 2 Wheel Show is hosted by Wade Perdue along with his brother Brandon, Kelly Putz and meteorologist Harlan Williams. It can be heard live every Tuesday night from 8-9pm on 97.5 and 105.9 Cat Country Radio. For more information on the show or if you would like to donate to Camp Barnes you can email them at

The Birth of the Virtual Machine, a Quest for Hybrid CAD

2008-08-21T15:44:00.000-07:00

Archimedes, a classical mathematician who died 2,200 years ago, is about to become part of the PLM (product lifecycle management) lexicon.Soon after the ink dried on its acquisition of UGS, Siemens' Automation & Drives (A&D) division began working on a project dubbed Archimedes. Discussing it in the company's internal publication titled Pictures of the Future, publisher Arthur F. Pease wrote, "Siemens' recent acquisition of UGS has given its [A&D] Group ... the tools to merge the real and virtual worlds of production" ("Factories of the Future — UGS and Siemens," Fall 2007). For more on the Archimedes Project, read "Event Report: [2007] UGS Media/Analyst Conference."At Siemens' 2008 media and analyst briefing, which took place in Boston, Massachusetts, in May, Michael Weyrich, leader of new-generation business at Siemens A&D, introduced tangible evidence of Archimedes in operation. By marrying UGS's NX to Siemens' motion-control capabilities, Siemens has developed the Virtual Machine, which connects CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) to CNC (computer numerical control).CNC Behavioral ScienceGenerally, a CAM program simulates the machining operations by animating the machine's movements based on kinematics, the mechanical motions predicted based on physics. However, in the physical world, the CNC operator uses a controller attached to the machine to perform the required tasks."In the Virtual Machine, NX takes into account the unique machine-tool characteristics of the real machine's controller," Weyrich said, "so information like how a machine is configured on a certain shop floor, for example, will be part of the simulation."With Siemens' Virtual Machine, the simulation process is driven not only by kinematics but also by the motion algorithms used by an actual 840D controller. Therefore, it is expected to faithfully depict the cutting conditions, axis movements, collisions, work piece geometry, and motion behaviors of the machine tools equipped with a Siemens 840D control.The virtual machine can physically be found at INDEX, a CNC machine supplier headquartered in Esslingen, Germany. It is now part of what the company delivers to its customers along with the physical hardware.The Virtual Machine, a use-case scenario derived from Siemens' Archimedes Project, produces accurate simulation of machining operations by incorporating the controller's algorithm.E4DFWolfgang Schloegl, Siemens' digital factory team leader, followed Weyrich's virtual machine presentation with another that focused on the virtual factory, or E4DF (engineering for digital factory). In his view, the major shortcomings in today's engineering are:* unsynchronized processes* redundant data entry, processing, and storage* insufficient validation of engineering resultsHis recommendation? Use Siemens' SIMATIC Automation Designer software along with Teamcenter as the data backbone. In its online literature promoting SIMATIC's openness as an advantage, Siemens states, "The previously separate worlds of mechanical components, electrical systems, and automation are now represented transparently in one plant structure. This guarantees data consistency. The result is that existing software tools can easily be used again and combined with SIMATIC Automation Designer."With SIMATIC, CAD diagrams form the basis for plant layout. Once read into SIMATIC, they become the touchstones for configuring the production process. "The product has been field-tested for 1.5 years," said Schloegl. "It's now ready in a way that we can sell it."By the end of this month, SIMATIC 3.0 should be available, along with E-CAD Extension Packages for automatically generating and integrating circuitry design. Schloegl revealed that SIMATIC will begin using JT, a lightweight file format developed by UGS, for visualization of factory components in 2009.Live Rules Overrule Feature HistorySynchronous Technology, Siemens' answer for combining freeform and parametric modeling, had been in incubation in a development lab at UGS before the acquisition. "When Siemens found out we had been working on this, they were delighted," said Chuck Grindstaff, Siemens' executive vice-president of products. With Siemens' contribution to the R&D budget, Synchronous Technology swiftly made its debut last month (for more information, read "Siemens Breaks Free from History".In the first quarter of 2008, three history-based CAD vendors — Dassault, PTC, and Siemens — unveiled their own solutions that allow CAD users to employ a mix of modeling approaches. In February, PTC introduced a new version of Pro/ENGINEER that incorporates certain freeform-modeling features from CoCreate (acquired by PTC in October 2007). In April, Dassault previewed CATIA Live Shape, a freeform-modeling module for CATIA users.Evan Yares, a CAD industry veteran in attendance at the Siemens event, said that what CAD vendors are pitching as freeform modeling may be described more accurately as "feature-imprint modeling."Unlike the freeform-modeling methods found in software programs widely used by animation artists and game developers (such as Autodesk 3d Studio Max or Maya), the method now making its way into CAD packages relies on the recognizable topology of mechanical features (holes, tubes, and shafts) and makes every effort to retain the surface and geometric relationships. Therefore, Yares argued, the deformation is based on the existing imprint of a feature.Synchronous Technology relies on Live Rules, a set of algorithms for detecting and recognizing standard mechanical features, to let the software intelligently reshape the affected geometry in response to a user's pushes, pulls, and dimension-driven changes. Live Rules can be disabled when a user wants to make an unorthodox change that might break the generally accepted associativities and constraints in a feature. Conversely, users also have the option to place locked constraints (or parameters) on a model.In the demonstration, Dan Staples, director of Solid Edge product development, demonstrated how one can use Synchronous Technology to edit a Solid Edge assembly containing a SolidWorks part and an Inventor part. The new releases of NX and Solid Edge (dubbed Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology, or SEST for short) both feature Synchronous Technology.Siemens promotes upcoming releases of NX and Solid Edge with Synchronous Technology as CAD tools with the potential to offer dramatically higher productivity in multi-CAD environments.Other HighlightsNX 6 features Product Template Studio, a way to publish a simplified parametric model from a complex part as input. The tool is designed to let users automatically generate a brand new part based on an existing one through guided input fields, bypassing the need to directly interact with the geometry.With NX 6, using the mix-mesh approach, a user can prepare a mesh model for analysis with different mesh densities for different regions. The tool is particularly useful when dealing with products with a mix of simple and complex curvatures or a combination of thick and thin surfaces.Throughout the last several years, digital prototyping has become the new mantra for CAD and PLM vendors. It's an ambitious vision, wherein everything taking place on the factory floor — from the tilt of an automatic drilling arm to the posture of an assembly worker — is simulated with digital replicas first. Siemens' progress report on the Archimedes Project proves that having a hardware giant for a parent company can be an advantage.

hydraulic drilling machine

2008-04-15T04:28:00.000-07:00

hydraulic drilling machine

CNC Lathe Tool Turret 8 Position

2008-04-09T00:02:00.000-07:00

CNC Lathe Tool Turret 8 Position That's great man, this is why I love machining so much,.. there is no limit to what you can create. Thanks for the inspiration.

Mori Seiki SL150SMC CNC Turning Center

2008-04-08T23:59:00.000-07:00

MORI SEIKI MSC- 518 CNC CONTROL
SUB-SPINDLE
TOOL PROBE
PARTS CATHER
BAR FEED INTERFACE
EXTENDED MEMORY 60 PROGRAMS
CHIP CONVEYOR
XC POLAR COORDINATE OPTION
(3) SPINDLE LINERS
(3) Z AXIS END WORKING LIVE TOOLS FOR MAIN SPINDLE
(1) Z AXIS END WORKING LIVE TOOL FOR SUB SPINDLE
(3) X AXIS LIVE CROSS DRILLING HOLDERS
(3) DUAL OD TURNING HOLDERS MAIN/SUBSPINDLE
(2) STANDARD OD TURNING HOLDERS
3J PULL STYLE CHUCK FOR MAIN SPINDLE
5C TRU LENGTH CHUCK FOR SUB SPINDLE
3 JAW CHUCK FOR MAIN SPINDLE-6"
3 JAW CHUCK FOR SUB SPINDLE

Monlevi CNC making a kitchen top

2008-04-08T23:58:00.000-07:00

CNC machine making a kitchen top on black grani...
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Added: January 23, 2008
CNC machine making a kitchen top on black granite! The machine does all Himselves: cut,polish,change tools, measure tools.

Doosan Infracore Machine Tools

2008-04-08T23:57:00.000-07:00

Doosan Infracore Machine Tools Machine Tools from Doosan are used across the globe. Doosan have launched a brand new range of Doosan Infracore Machine Tools. Watch this presentation to find out more

Methods Machine Tools Fanuc Robodrill 5-Axis Impeller Blade

2008-04-08T23:55:00.000-07:00

Methods Machine Tools Fanuc Robodrill 5-Axis Impeller Blade
Fanuc Robodrill CNC milling machine cutting in a 5-axis environment. For more information visit

CNC 35 TOOL & CUTTER

2008-04-08T23:54:00.000-07:00

regrinds,endmills,carbide,tool s,milling

CNC to Art Video 9 - SheetCAM and G-Code - CNC Artwork

2008-04-08T23:51:00.000-07:00

This is the CNC Video series on how to take an image to a CNC File. This process is one that many CNC Users want to know, but there is not much info on. Here is your chance to get the inside scoop.
SheetCAM is a great CAM Software program. We will use SheetCAM to define our tools and our CNC Process. First we pick the tool that we will use. Next we go through the different Machining Parameters and define them. Then we look at the start and stop points to see if they are in good location. Finally we post-process a g-code file that has all the information we need to machine or cut out the part.

Post-Processors can easily be changed in SheetCAM. I have a unique one for my machine because I built my own machine. There are standard ones and customs one. Each of them produce a G-Code file that your CNC Control Software can execute.

Slater Tools Rotary Broaching Demo Video

2008-04-08T23:50:00.000-07:00

Slater Tools Rotary Broaching Demo Video Welcome to the world of rotary or wobble broaching, an accurate method of producing hex, square, serration or other forms while a machine spindle rotates. The Rotary Broaching Tool Holder can be used on any CNC, swiss, screw, turning and milling machines. Slater Tools has the tools machinists need to successfully accomplish all these shapes and more while eliminating secondary operations.

Coil fed CNC punching & hard tool

2008-04-08T23:49:00.000-07:00

Coil fed CNC punching line with hard tool station.

CNC/Tool and Die Technologies

2008-04-08T23:48:00.000-07:00

Moraine Park's CNC/Tool and Die Technologies program combines skills from the CNC Programming and Tool and Die Making disciplines

CNC Tool & Cutter Grinder

2008-04-08T23:45:00.000-07:00

Machine Control MTC 5000 5 Axis CNC Tool & Cutter Grinder Grinding Capacities: 3/32" to 1-1/8"
Spindle Speeds: Variable
Spindle Drive: 5 HP Complete With: 100 Position Auto Loader
Machine Control MTC5000H CNC Control
Conversational and Macro Programming
Work-Head with 5C Collet Air Closure
Built in 30 Gallon Coolant System
Tool Grinding MAcro Programs
G-Code online/off line Programming for Form-Tool Grinding
0.0001 Resolution
Precision Long Nose Grinding Collets (1/8, 3/16, 11/64, and 1/4)
Manuals Year Mfg. 2005 Stock #066856

Toolsetter for CNC Machine Tool

2008-04-08T23:44:00.000-07:00

Toolsetter for CNC Machine Tool

Setting Tools for ATC Part B

2008-04-08T23:39:00.000-07:00

Setting Tools for ATC Part B

HAAS VF3 CNC Tool Changer at ERAU

2008-04-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

This is the tool changer in action on the HAAS VF3 at Embry Riddle. Enjoy

CNC Machining Twin Turret Twin Spindle

2008-04-08T23:36:00.001-07:00

Multi-Task CNC Machining Process. Gildemeister Twin 102Y Siemens 840D Control: main spindle C-axis and pick-up spindle C, X & Z axis; upper turret X, Y & Z axes with axial & radial driven tools; lower turret X & Z axes with axial & radial driven tools; and, gripper X, Y & Z axis and bar feeder.
Workpiece: 316L stainless steel 2" diameter bar stock sanitary hose barb ID 15 Ra OD 30 Ra per BPE standards for the food, diary, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Machined complete with synchronized channels with tool force monitoring in 1 operation burr free untouched by human hands.
20 PART LOT SIZE 0.500 HOURS SET UP 0.0563 HOURS (3.36 MINUTES) RUN PER PART FAMILY-OF-PARTS & FAMILY-OF-TOOLS METHODOLOGY

CNC Machining Twin Turret Twin Spindle

2008-04-08T23:36:00.000-07:00

Helfer Tool Company

2008-04-08T23:34:00.000-07:00

Helfer Tool Company Precision Swiss Tooling, Cutters and Reamers, I... (more)
Added: July 09, 2007
Precision Swiss Tooling, Cutters and Reamers, ID Form Tools, Flat Form Tools, Heading Punches and Pins, Roller Tooling, Broaches, Carbide and High Speed Tooling, Solid and Brazed, Surface Grinding, Blanchard Grinding, OD Form Grinding, Centerless (Carbide) Grinding, CNC Surface and CNC Tool Grinding

8 Position lathe tool turret CNC machining

2008-04-08T23:33:00.000-07:00

8 Position lathe tool turret CNC machining

Coil fed CNC punching & hard tool

2008-04-08T23:32:00.000-07:00

Coil fed CNC punching line with hard tool station. (more)
Added: January 14, 2008
Coil fed CNC punching line with hard tool station

Slater Tools Rotary Broaching Demo Video

2008-04-08T23:31:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the world of rotary or wobble broaching, an accurate method of producing hex, square, serration or other forms while a machine spindle rotates. The Rotary Broaching Tool Holder can be used on any CNC, swiss, screw, turning and milling machines. Slater Tools has the tools machinists need to successfully accomplish all these shapes and more while eliminating secondary operations.