Abstract: An method for assembling a pump section of a fluid pump is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a pump inlet plate and a pump outlet plate, wherein the inlet plate includes an inlet plate slot and the outlet plate includes a complementary outlet plate slot; feeding a metal wire from a supply of metal wire to a straightener; pulling the metal wire through the straightener to reduce a bend in the metal wire; guiding the metal wire to one of the inlet plate and outlet plate; causing the metal wire to be inserted into the slot of the said one of the inlet plate and outlet plate; and cutting the metal wire at a desired length such that a portion of the cut wire remains extending from said slot. A pump section formed by the method and a fluid pump including the pump section are also disclosed.

Abstract: A steering yoke cutting equipment with automatic transporting system which comprising a blanking press machine for cutting the yoke, a yoke input mechanism, intermediate transporting mechanism and a yoke output mechanism. The intermediate transporting mechanism which comprising a guide track, two sliding pieces slidably mounted the guide track, sliding piece cylinder, two sets of mechanical hands respectively fix mounted on the two sliding pieces; the yoke input mechanism and the yoke output mechanism are respectively arranged at two end of the intermediate transporting mechanism.

Abstract: A manufacturing device for cleft magnets comprises a cleaving mechanism for cleaving a magnet plate by applying a pressing force to the magnet plate corresponding to a back of a groove formed on one surface of the magnet plate and a carry-in mechanism for carrying the magnet plate to a cleaving position by the cleaving mechanism. By comprising a foreign matter removal mechanism for removing a foreign matter adhering to the magnet plate before the magnet plate is carried to the cleaving position by the carry-in mechanism, the foreign matter adhering to the magnet plate is removed before cleaving.

Abstract: A fixture includes an enlarged plate having slots in an upper surface, and support members are secured to the plate at the slots. The fixture is utilized to machine parts that are initially flame-cut from a large plate/sheet of hot-roll steel. A plurality of notches are flame-cut into the perimeter of the part. The support members engage the flame-cut slots to secure the part to the plate for machining a first side of the part. Precision notches are machined into the part, and precisely-shaped protrusions on the support members are closely received in the precision notches to precisely locate the part for further machining on a second side thereof.

Abstract: The invention concerns a flame-cutting process for a parallelepiped slab using one or more flame-cutting blowtorches and a device for its implementation. In accordance with the invention, a slab, lying flat, is lifted using a lifting device to bring its primary plane into a vertical position, and hold it in a vertical position. A relative vertical movement is made between the flame-cutting blowtorches and the slab to cut the slab as it passes before the activated flame-cutting blowtorch.

Abstract: A worktable apparatus for a machine tool, such as a CNC punch press, a laser equipped machine tool or plasma torch equipped machine tool, which processes a metal sheet or plate workpiece. The worktable apparatus serves a dual function as (a) a worktable that supports a workpiece during processing by a machine tool and as (b) an unloading station for unloading a workpiece or a skeletal remnant produced by the machine tool. The machine tool has a set of workclamps, which move under CNC control along at least one of the numerically controlled axes, grip the workpiece and carry it through the machine for processing. Located on one side of the machine tool, the worktable apparatus has a surface adapted to allow the workpiece to ride smoothly under the motive power of the workclamps.

Abstract: A plasma cutting table includes an open frame table, a movable bridge extending across the table and a gas evacuation system. A pair of opposed plenums are positioned adjacent the table on opposite sides of the table extending along the general length of the table with each plenum forming a channel. A hopper extends across an underside of the table and is attached to the bridge to be movable relative to the table with the bridge. A pair of conduits extend from the hopper to each channel, respectively, wherein each conduit is slidably positioned in the channel formed by the respective plenum. A flexible sealing member is attached to an upper side of each plenum forming a seal between the conduit and the plenum. The flexible sealing member includes a pair of strips of flexible material extending the length of the plenum on opposed sides of the plenum, wherein the conduit is received between the pair of strips of flexible material.

Abstract: A table has a pervious support surface and a gantry is mounted for movement across the support surface in a longitudinal direction. A carriage is mounted to the gantry for movement across the support surface in a transverse direction. Water jet and plasma arc cutting heads are carried by and movable with the carriage. A controller is capable of operating the water jet cutting head while moving the gantry and the carriage to cut a sheet of insulation supported by a first section of the support surface. In addition, the controller is capable of operating the plasma arc cutting head while moving the gantry and the carriage to cut a piece of sheet metal supported by a second section of the support surface. A drainage system is mounted beneath the first section of the support surface for collecting water that falls through the first section of the support surface from the water jet cutting head.

Abstract: A burn table includes a slag removal apparatus operably mounted beneath the flame cutting table and between a pair of spaced apart vertical panels which support the flame cutting table. The slag removal apparatus includes a blade mounted on a support frame, the support frame extending between the vertical panels and moveable between the panels from one end of the burn table to the other. A drive motor is mounted on the frame to drive the frame forwardly and rearwardly, and thereby push the blade along the floor to scrape slag from the floor.

Abstract: A method and torch-cutting apparatus for slabs to prevent dross from forming on the underside of the slabs in the area of a cut includes a device to be positioned beneath a slab. The device applies a tight clamping pressure to the underside of the slab in the area of the cut to thereby prevent dross from flowing laterally and forming on the underside of the slab in the area of the cut during the cutting operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a complex machine tool wherein the punching center is coincides with the cutting work position so that the range of movement of a workpiece is not subjected to any restriction even during the workpiece cutting work in the same manner as in the workpiece punching work. The composite machine tool comprises a plasma torch (16) mounted on the machine tool body near the working position and arranged to be movable freely such that it can be withdrawn from the working position when a workpiece (5) is subjected to die-punching work, and proceeded to the working position when the workpiece is subjected to cutting work. Futher, the machine tool comprises protecting means (18, 19) for protecting the lower turret (3) and other members mounted adjacent thereto from the dross and heat developed by plasma arc during the workpiece cutting work by the plasma torch.

Abstract: A tray having a bottom wall and upstanding spaced side walls and spaced end walls around the periphery of the bottom wall for use in water table for cutting a metal plate. An edge rail is located parallel to each side wall and is attached to the bottom wall of the tray. Each edge rail has spaced slots for receiving the opposite ends of removable support bars to locate the support bars in the tray. Removable support bars are located in the tray with their opposite ends in the slots in the edge rails. Each removable support bar has an upper edge with spaced upstanding lugs to support a metal plate to be cut into parts.

Abstract: A slag chute system for a hot cutting discharge device, including upper and lower removable tubular liner sections aligned below the hot cutting discharge, the internal bores of which are chrome plated and polished to resist adhesion of spatter. A removable annular insert ring surrounds the jet and has a smaller diameter opening than the inside diameter of the upper chute liner section, which in turn is smaller than the internal diameter of the lower chute liner section to produce a stepped diameter chute.

Abstract: A water table for a thermal-cutting machine, especially for processing aluminum, with an underwater plasma-based cutting system, with a surface that is immersed in a tank of water and that supports the material, and with a device for raising and lowering the level of the water. The inner surfaces of the side walls of the water tank slope in below the surface that supports the material. A forwarding gutter extends along the bottom of the tank and accommodates an apron-type conveyor. The upper strand of the conveyor extends through the front wall of the tank and up through a water-tight duct to a container that accommodates the coarser particles. A sludge trough is positioned below the gutter at the end that the bottom strand of the conveyor travels toward. A device for raising and lowering the level of the water includes an inflatable cushion located in the tank and under the water.

Abstract: A water table with a work support arrangement for a metal workplate for use with a burning machine. The water table includes a water-holding tank, a frame positioned in the top of the tank, and a cutting gantry carrying a burning machine with is movable relative to the tank. First and second support gantries are mounted on opposite sides of the cutting gantry. Each support gantry carrries a movable plate support mechanism comprising a cantilever arm with an electromagnet for contacting the upper surface of a workplate. Intermediate plate support members for contacting the lower surface of a workplate positioned on the frame. The two plate support mechanisms may be moved to contact the upper surface of the workplate, and control means are provided for moving the plate support mechanisms relative to the cutting path of the burning machine.

Abstract: A burn table suitable for supporting a workpiece during cutting is disclosed. The burn table comprises a fluid tank for providing a preselected fluid level and a bed of granular material, an upper surface of which supports a workpiece at a preselected distance from the level of the fluid. The granular material is diamagnetic and generally noncombustible. A chamber is in fluid communication with the fluid residing in the tank along with means for introducing into and exhausting from the chamber a gas. Raising or lowering the fluid level in the tank occurs by, respectively, introducing into or exhausting gas from the chamber. A guide rail attached to the tank and a smoothing bar are provided to screed or level the surface of the bed of granular material which supports the workpiece. In addition, the smoothing bar includes an electromagnet permitting slag formed during the cutting process to be removed during leveling of the granular material bed surface.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for removing the dross ridges which may be formed on the sides and ends of a metal workpiece during torch cutting of the workpiece. The apparatus includes a workpiece support table and a pair of workpiece transport devices for moving the workpiece both transversely and longitudinally on the table. A plurality of aligned and pivotally mounted cutting blades extend along each side of the table, and a pair of pivotally mounted transverse cutting blades are mounted adjacent respective ends of the table. In operation, the workpiece is moved over the blades along each side of the table, and also over both of the transverse blades, and such that the blades engage and remove the dross ridges along the two sides and the two ends of the workpiece.

Abstract: A device is provided for transporting profiles, such as T, U, I, angle, flat and Holland profiles, in profile processing lines particularly lines which include marking and torch cutting equipment. The transport device is in the form of a car having at least one profile carrier.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a lance structure for use with a top-blown converter. The lance structure is constructed to include a cylindrical sheath having a bottom wall and a flux supply tube disposed at the center of the sheath and defining a passage for carrying slag-forming flux in a powdered form. Further inclusive are a plurality of oxygen supply tubes which are arranged in the sheath and around the flux supply tube and which define oxygen supply passages. From the oxygen supply tubes, there lead a corresponding number of Laval nozzles which have their exits opened in the sheath bottom so that the oxygen gas supplied through the oxygen supply passages may be blown in the form of supersonic jets to penetrate into the molten iron contained in the converter. The flux supply tube is formed with ports which are opened into the Laval nozzles just upstream of the exits thereof to feed the flux together with a carrier gas to the supersonic oxygen jets so that the carrier gas flows may merge into the oxygen jets.

Abstract: A burning table including numerous upright copper support cylinders carried on a load-bearing steel grid to form a horizontal work surface. A high water level provides rapid cooling of the cylinders as the burning tool moves along the surface supported workpiece and eliminates pollution by quickly disintegrating slag. Individual cylinders are reversible in the grid for extended life, and damaged cylinders are easy and inexpensive to replace. The support cylinders are crowded on the grid for complete support of even relatively small parts. A hopper-shaped pan collects slag, and a vibrator causes the slag to move into a collection bin for quick and convenient removal.

Abstract: At least one water table adapted for use with a burning machine in combination with a conveyor to remove slag from the water table. The water table has an open top water tank with a dump frame located at the top and burning bars supported on the dump frame to form a metal cutting table. The dump frame may be tilted relative to the water tank and the level of water in the water tank may be varied. The conveyor has an open top trough adjacent to the water table and a conveyor extends substantially throughout the length of the trough to receive slag from the dump frame when the dump frame is tilted. A cover is located at the top of the trough and is pivotally attached to the dump frame on the water table so that it may be tilted. A seal is carried on the exterior of the cover and extends between the cover and the trough to prevent water from passing into the trough when the water level in the water tank is raised to cut metal supported on the burning bars.

Abstract: A water table and submersible conveyor system for use with an in-line material handling system, particularly a system in which the work is processed by burning, is disclosed. The water table includes opposing end walls whose top portions each define a substantially rectangular opening to accommodate a conveyor carrying a workpiece and end doors for sealing the openings having vertical slots with resilient seals mounted therein for engaging and effecting a watertight closure about sealable links of the conveyor. The water level in the water table can be raised to submerge and protect the conveyor beneath the workpiece during the burning operation.

Abstract: A flame cutting arrangement includes a cutting machine movable on a transverse track over the workpiece with the workpiece being mounted on a support table having feet in which are provided a suctioning arrangement for removing smoke gas.

Abstract: A workpiece is shifted forwardly and rearwardly beneath a punch and a transversely spaced cutting torch by a work table formed with a comparatively wide fore-and-aft extending throat for accommodating a die and a duct which underlie the punch and the torch, respectively. The throat is partially filled by platforms which normally support the overlying portions of the workpiece to reduce deflection thereof but which are adapted to be automatically moved out of the way of the rear of the table when the table is shifted forwardly.

Abstract: A water table suitable for use with a burning machine includes a water-holding tank, means for changing the water level in the tank and means for collecting swarf or waste material from the burning operation. A burning table is provided by one or more frames carrying burning bars, positioned in the tank above the water level changing means. The waste collection means may also be positioned in the tank below the frames.

Abstract: A workpiece is shifted forwardly and rearwardly beneath a punch and a transversely spaced cutting torch by a work table formed with a comparatively wide fore-and-aft extending throat for accommodating a die and a duct which underlie the punch and the torch, respectively. The throat is partially filled by platforms which normally support the overlying portions of the workpiece to reduce deflection thereof but which are adapted to be automatically moved out of the way of the rear of the table when the table is shifted forwardly.

Abstract: A water-filled cutting table for a plasma-arc torch cutting arrangement is configured having a plurality of self-extinguishing and combustibly non-supportive slats oriented on edge and transverse to the direction of travel of the torch arrangement. Magnetic grounding elements are also provided for electrically grounding each piece of product to be cut. The use of self-extinguishing and combustibly non-supportive materials for the product support slats drastically reduces the amount of undesirable slag build-up on the slats which had heretofore created problems of proper product support and, consequently, decreased product quality.

Abstract: A device for contour cutting of metal plates comprises a cutting table for supporting horizontally plates to be contour cut, a contour cutting unit movable along the cutting table, and scrap receiving means for receiving the cut scrap beneath the cutting table. The scrap receiving means is movable by drive means in relation to the cutting table substantially in parallel to the moving path of the contour cut unit and in the moving direction thereof. The extension of the scrap receiving surface in a plane parallel to the supporting surface of the cutting table is larger than the extension in the same plane of the fall zone of cut scrap below the contour cutting unit, and the drive means is controlled to adjust the movement of the scrap receiving means according to the movement of the contour cutting unit in such a way that the fall zone of the cut scrap during the entire contour cutting operation will be maintained in a position within the borders of the scrap receiving surface.

Abstract: Small and regularly shaped holes are formed in a workpiece by the punch of a punch press while large and irregularly shaped holes are formed by a plasma-arc torch attached to the punch press. Fumes and molten metal resulting from operation of the torch are directed into an upright duct which underlies the workpiece, the upper end of the duct engaging the workpiece to prevent deformation thereof. When the punch is operating, the upper end of the duct is retracted downwardly to provide clearance for movable clamps which grip and position the workpiece.Additional fumes are collected in and sucked from a shroud which encloses the tip of the torch and which carries a collar for establishing the stand-off height of the torch.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing polluting matter arising in flame cutting and like operations. In this apparatus a suction hood is associated with each cutter unit of a cutting assembly and connected to a suction device, an upwardly facing suction box disposed beneath the cutting table extends transversely of the width of the cutting table and is movable along it. The suction box is connected to the suction device and displaceable together with the cutting assembly with the aid of a device operable by sensing means sensing the position of the cutting assembly so that the suction box will be located beneath the working area of the cutting assembly. The movable suction box is provided with means for reducing the speed of jets directed from the flame cutters toward the interior of the suction box and laden with gases, fumes, dust, minute particles and like polluting matter.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing slag during torch cutting of a metal work plate by an oxyacetylene torch which is remotely programmed to cut a predetermined pattern in a metal plate. The molten metal slag particles fall through an upper and lower section of a conveyor belt and onto the floor of a tank filled with water. The lower section of a continuous moving conveyor belt transports the slag along the floor of the tank to a disposal area. The workpiece which is cut from the metal plate drops into the tank but is prevented from falling to the floor of the tank by the top section of the conveyor belt. The top section of the conveyor belt transports the workpiece to a finishing area. Movable and adjustable members are provided for supporting the work plate during the cutting operation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved apparatus for removing fallen slag from beneath a flame cutting table. A three-sided scoop is positioned below the table. Co-acting guide members are mounted along the sides of the scoop and the table. Chains are fastened to each side of the scoop and extend around vertically positioned sprockets at opposite ends of the table. The chain is located below a portion of the table guide member for protection from falling slag and heat. A motor engages the sprockets to drag the scoop from one end of the table to the other. A tube fastened to the table is positioned for carrying the returning chain.

Abstract: An apparatus for the direct cooling of a strand, especially during the continuous casting of steel, incorporating strand guide segments equipped with spray nozzles for the application of a cooling agent to the strand. The spray nozzles are arranged at rotatable holders, each holder is equipped with at least two nozzles. A drive mechanism is provided for the stepwise or incremental rotation of such holders and there are provided infeed means for delivering the cooling agent to the spray nozzles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for cooling metal wire. This machine comprises a cooling tube, an injection device for the cooling fluid and a bypass device for the cooling fluid. The injection device comprises an oblique annular slot fed under high pressure and injectors fed under low pressure. The bypass device comprises an open elbow extending the tube and a second elbow of an opposite curvature terminating in a direction normal in relation to that of the wire. The invention is applied to the cooling of a metal wire, with or without hardening.