Abstract: Disclosed is a surround view monitoring system comprising: a plurality of cameras provided in a vehicle, the cameras being configured to capture first images of surroundings of the vehicle; a non-volatile memory configured to store second images captured by the cameras or position information of the cameras in the vehicle; and a processor configured to match the first images captured by the cameras relative to one another based on the second images or the position information stored in the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A robotic end effector is disclosed. The end effector is configured to grasp, move, and place one or more objects without assistance from another robot. The end effector includes a lateral member configured to be coupled to a robotic arm, a passive side member coupled substantially rigidly to the lateral member at a first distal end and configured to engage mechanically with a first recess on a first side of an object to be grasped, and an active side member coupled to the lateral member at a second distal end opposite the first distal end and configured to engage mechanically with a second recess on a second side of the object to be grasped, the second side being opposite the first side of the object to be grasped. The passive side member and the active side member each include a structure, and the structure on the passive side member and the active side member have different profiles.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved bolt apparatus for installation, the improved bolt apparatus including, a bolt having a head, shaft and an end and the head of the bolt including an improvement means. The bolt also including an engagement means, associated with the shaft, between the head and the end of the bolt, for engaging with or into a surface where the bolt is to be installed. The improved bolt apparatus may be installed into a suitable hole in the surface, and the improvement means enables the type, kind, or characteristic of the bolt to be known and or the bolt installation to be adjusted within the hole. The invention also provides many variants thereon, and methods of use.

Abstract: A system for monitoring one or more conditions of an automation system of a semiconductor factory includes one or more instrumented substrates, one or more sealable containers and one or more system servers. The one or more instrumented substrates include one or more sensors. The one or more sensors measure one or more conditions of the one or more instrumented substrates as the one or more sealable containers transport the one or more instrumented substrates through the semiconductor factory. The one or more sealable containers also receive sensor data from the one or more sensors included on the one or more instrumented substrates. The one or more system servers are configured to receive the sensor data from the one or more sealable containers. The one or more servers are configured to identify one or more deviations in the measured one or more conditions.

Abstract: A method and system for a robotic device comprising a propulsion mechanism to move the robotic device, a sensor, a user interface for entering service area dimension information to establish a service area proximate the robotic device, and a processing facility comprising a processor and a memory, the processing facility configured to store a set of instructions that, when executed, cause the robotic device to receive service area dimension information for the service area through the user interface, wherein the service area is determined by the service area dimension information entered into the user interface, and utilize the propulsion mechanism to move the robotic device through the service area and to perform a service task in the service area.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing implants for surgical procedures. In some implementations, a model that has been trained using data indicating characteristics of other patients and items used in surgeries for the other patients is obtained. Using the model and patient characteristics for a patient, such as the height and weight of the patient, the items needed for a surgery for a particular patient can be identified. For example, the likelihoods that different sizes of an implant component will be needed can be identified and used to determine which sizes of components should be provided at a medical facility and in the operating room for the patient's surgery.

Abstract: An assembly including a support tower and at least two support systems, each bearing a panel of a section of an aircraft fuselage and including four fixing points. The support tower includes a tower extending along an axis X, a seat on which the tower is mounted and which is rotationally mobile about the axis X, and, for each fixing point, a fixing base mounted on a three-dimensional adjustment system mounted on the tower and motorized to displace the fixing base in two horizontal directions and one vertical direction, where each fixing point and the associated fixing base can be locked with one another to ensure the fixing of one with the other, and that can be unlocked to allow them to be separated. Such an assembly makes it possible to keep the various elements of the section vertical during assembly and allows for a space saving on the ground and a saving on transfer utilities.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of detecting mixed mode corrosion of a turbine airfoil. The method includes heat treating the turbine airfoil at a temperature of 1600 to 2100° F. in a Ni/Co oxide reducing atmosphere; and scanning the heat treated turbine airfoil with a magnetometer to determine the presence of mixed mode corrosion, wherein the turbine airfoil comprises a nickel superalloy and has internal passages.

Abstract: A mechanical seal testing system includes a mounting ring and a testing table. The mounting ring includes a first side configured to couple to a mechanical seal, the mechanical seal configured to couple to an oil pump, and a second side configured to couple to a stuffing box, the stuffing box configured to couple to a water pump. The testing table includes a surface configured to collect fluid leaked by the mechanical seal or the stuffing box. The mounting ring is coupled to the surface of the testing table.

Abstract: A method for using a mobile anchor cart assembly can include repositioning a cart of the mobile anchor cart assembly from an anchored position to a mobile position on a ground surface, the cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot resting upon the ground surface in the anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot clearing the ground surface in the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side, the axle assembly clearing the ground surface in the anchored position, the axle assembly contacting the ground surface in the mobile position, the front foot positioned between the axle assembly and the rear foot; and rolling the mobile anchor cart assembly along the ground surface with the axle assembly.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for providing implants for surgical procedures. In some implementations, a model that has been trained using data indicating characteristics of other patients and items used in surgeries for the other patients is obtained. Using the model and patient characteristics for a patient, such as the height and weight of the patient, the items needed for a surgery for a particular patient can be identified. For example, the likelihoods that different sizes of an implant component will be needed can be identified and used to determine which sizes of components should be provided at a medical facility and in the operating room for the patient's surgery.

Abstract: Dowels harvested from wood including portions from adjacent growth rings that are oriented so that the dowels expand in a horizontal direction, relative to its longitudinal axis, when exposed to moisture. Assembly systems can incorporate the dowels as fasteners, dowels and the assembly systems marked to allow for orienting the dowels for expansion in a predetermined direction relative to the assembly system. Wall systems made of contiguous wall panels assembled with dowels, where the dowel paths are arranged in configurations for stabilizing the assembled wall system. The wall panel tops can include pairs of dowel paths angled toward each other. The central wall panel bottoms can include a dowel path along a longitudinal axis, while the flanking wall panel bottoms can include dowel paths extending toward the central wall panel. The wall system can include the markings for orienting marked and directionally-expanding dowels.

Abstract: A surgical instrument and method of controlling the surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a housing and an elongated shaft that extends distally from the housing and defines a first longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument also includes a firing rod disposed in the elongated shaft and a drive mechanism disposed at least partially within the housing. The drive mechanism mechanically cooperates with the firing rod to move the firing rod. A motion sensor senses a change in the electric field (e.g., capacitance, impedance, or admittance) between the firing rod and the elongated shaft. The measurement unit determines a parameter of the motion of the firing rod, such as the position, speed, and direction of the firing rod, based on the sensed change in the electric field. A controller uses the measured parameter of the motion of the firing rod to control the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A mobile anchor cart assembly includes a cart including a frame defining a front side and a rear side, the front side disposed opposite from the rear side, the frame defining a front foot and a rear foot, the front foot and the rear foot configured to rest upon a ground surface when the cart is in an anchored position, the front foot and the rear foot configured to clear the ground surface when the cart is in a mobile position; at least one tie-off point attached to the frame; at least one handle extending outward from the rear side of the frame, the at least one handle configured to selectively position the cart about and between the anchored position and the mobile position; and an axle assembly mounted on the front side; and a load defining a load center of gravity.

Abstract: Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for providing recommendations to address design flaws of power system equipment and/or model design flaws for equipment model types of power system equipment. For example, historical sensor data and/or historical field test data, collected from power system equipment, may be analyzed to identify a design flaw of the power system equipment (e.g., a design flaw of a seal ring). A redesign cost to redesign the power system equipment, a failure impact of a failure from the design flaw, a maintenance repair and/or replacement cost, a manufacture alternative component cost to use an alternative component for manufacturing the power system equipment, and/or other factors may be taken into account to crate and provide a recommendation to address the design flaw.

Abstract: An apparatus (112) provides for tuning of an effective focal spot size of a radiation source. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of inter-channel structures (214) defining a plurality of channels (216) passing through the apparatus from a first surface (218) to a second surface (220). The inter-channel structures comprise a first substance and the channels contains a second substance. The first substance attenuates radiation more than the second substance. The inter-channel structures may define the channels such that lines passing through the channels converge at a location on or near the surface of a focal spot (212).

Abstract: A hub unit that is to be installed on a vehicle is provided with: an outer ring having, on the inner circumferential surface, a first outer raceway surface and a second outer raceway surface that is disposed to the outside of the first outer raceway surface in the vehicle width direction when the hub unit is installed on the vehicle; an inner shaft that is disposed on the inside of the outer ring concentrically with the outer ring and on which a wheel is installed on the outer end in the vehicle width direction; and an inner ring that is press-fitted to the inner shaft on the inner end in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: An integrated wireless data system and method for avionic performance indication for measuring, monitoring and displaying in-use, real-world engine-out characteristics on a propeller driven aircraft for the purposes of health monitoring, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance is provided. Engine-out characteristics may be measured either at the propeller extension hub mounted between the engine and propeller, on the crankshaft flange, or on the propeller itself, and include, but are not limited to, the engine output torque, thrust, vibration, bending loads and temperature. Data may be transmitted wirelessly to a base unit located inside the cockpit and user selected parameters are updated on a display in real-time. The system may also store all collected data, for later download and analysis. The system may also have a software interface that can be used to download, view and analyze all recorded data, as well as to configure the system settings and alerts.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention provide a smart seat and a control method for the same, which smart seat includes a seat body, a vital sign detector and a controller. The seat body includes a backrest, a seating surface and a backrest driver for driving the backrest to make an open and close movement relative to the seating surface. The vital sign detector is used for detecting a vital sign of a user to obtain vital sign data. The controller is electrically connected with the backrest driver and the vital sign detector, respectively, determines that the user is in the sleeping state or the waking state according to the vital sign data of the vital sign detector, and controls the backrest driver to drive the open and close movement of the backrest relative to the seating surface according to the state of the user.

Abstract: A work center for automated subtractive machining includes machine frame components, material and parts handling components, control components, and communications components. The machine frame components may include a fixturing system, a CNC, a column, a spindle, and a cutting tool. The material and parts handling components may include material handling robotics, machined part handling robotics, material viewing, machined part viewing, and racks for stock materials, tools, and finished parts. The control components may include robotics controllers, viewer controllers, fixturing control, and an interactive process plan automation control (IPPAC). The IPPAC may include process planning/editing hardware & software, process control hardware & software, a device command interpreter, CAM hardware & software, SCADA hardware & software, which may include SCADA supervisory control and/or SCADA data acquisition components, database hardware & software, and communications hardware & software.

Abstract: An all-in-one jigless projection loading system for a vehicle is adapted to load and assemble a body component to a vehicle body. The all-in-one jigless projection loading system may include: a fixing bracket fixed to an arm of a robot; a position adjusting member rotatably mounted to the fixing bracket; a gripper mounted to the fixing bracket to be movable backward and forward, and gripping the body component; an array unit mounted to the position adjusting member, and arraying the body component; and a welding unit mounted to the fixing bracket, and projection-welding the body component to a vehicle body.

Abstract: A gas-supply connection assembly, a method of connecting a gas supply line to a gas inlet port, and a gas cooking appliance. In particular, a gas-supply connection assembly for gas-tightly connecting a gas supply line to a gas inlet port of a gas consumer is provided, in which the gas supply line is inserted into the gas inlet port and connected thereto in that a bulge section effectuated at an outer circumference of the supply line in the inserted condition by plastic deformation thereof gas-tightly engages in a form-fit locking manner into a given indentation in an inner bushing of the gas inlet port.

Abstract: An integrated wireless data system and method for avionic performance indication for measuring, monitoring and displaying in-use, real-world engine-out characteristics on a propeller driven aircraft for the purposes of health monitoring, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance is provided. Engine-out characteristics may be measured either at the propeller extension hub mounted between the engine and propeller, on the crankshaft flange, or on the propeller itself, and include, but are not limited to, the engine output torque, thrust, vibration, bending loads and temperature. Data may be transmitted wirelessly to a base unit located inside the cockpit and user selected parameters are updated on a display in real-time. The system may also store all collected data, for later download and analysis. The system may also have a software interface that can be used to download, view and analyze all recorded data, as well as to configure the system settings and alerts.

Abstract: A prebuck unit includes side hangers mounted on a handling robot at both sides of the transport path and restricting lower parts of side assemblies. A guide post is fixedly installed in a prebuck frame at both sides of the transport path in a vehicle body height direction. The guide post is coupled with the side hanger so as to restrict the side assembly in a transverse direction and is configured to regularly position the side hanger at both sides of the floor assembly. A welding robot is installed at both sides of the transport path and is configured to weld the lower part of the side assembly and the floor assembly.

Abstract: An assembly process for assembling at least part of an aircraft airframe, the assembly process comprising: providing a first assembly including a first part of the airframe and a first reference structure attached thereto; providing a second assembly including a second part of the aircraft airframe and a second reference structure attached thereto; receiving, by a first receptacle, the first reference structure; receiving, by a second receptacle, the second reference structure; moving, by an actuation device, the receptacles into a predetermined configuration, thereby moving the first part of the aircraft airframe and the second part of the aircraft airframe into a predetermined configuration; and performing an assembly operation on the airframe parts to fixedly attach together the first part of the aircraft airframe and the second part of the aircraft airframe, thereby producing the part of the aircraft airframe.

Abstract: A motor according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rotor having a rotor core and a plurality of magnetic poles including permanent magnets provided in the rotor core; and a stator having a stator core in which a plurality of teeth disposed on the side of the outer periphery of the rotor so as to be opposed to the plurality of magnetic poles and slots for containing armature winding wound around the plurality of teeth are formed.

Abstract: An L-type inner terminal in which the increase of the impedance of a connecting portion can be suppressed, an L-type coaxial connector including the L-type inner terminal, and a method for producing the L-type coaxial connector are provided. In the L-type inner terminal, the main portion and the crimping portion are placed inside an L-shaped bent part of the connecting portion. The main portion and crimping portion, which have a low impedance, are proximal to the connecting portion, and therefore the increase of the impedance of the connecting portion can be suppressed by using the main portion and crimping portion, which are possessed by the L-type inner terminal itself.

Abstract: Provided are a method for measuring a bearing cup gap in a universal joint that enables bearing cups to be easily and accurately assembled to a yoke member, and a manufacturing method for a universal joint, to which the measuring method is applied. The measuring method is used for a universal joint including a yoke member, bearing cups, and a joint spider member to measure gaps between bottom surfaces of the bearing cups and the joint spider member. The method includes acquiring first relationship data, acquiring second relationship data, acquiring a displacement amount of the pair of bearing cups, and calculating a gap between bottom surfaces of the bearing cups and end surfaces of a pair of shaft portions based on the first relationship data, the second relationship data, and the displacement amount.

Abstract: A connector terminal is provided which has a first connecting portion that is tubular, in one side, and a second connecting portion in the other side, which further has a coupling portion that couples between the first and second connecting portions, and that is higher in impedance than the first connecting portion, and in which the trouble of providing impedance matching between the first connecting portion and the coupling portion is reduced. The connector terminal includes an impedance adjusting member that overlaps at least a first side part of the coupling portion. The impedance adjusting member is fixed in a state where one end portion of the impedance adjusting member is inserted into the body portion.

Abstract: A method for machining a workpiece which can prevent a reduction in machining accuracy and production efficiency. The method includes pressing a clamp part against a first portion of the workpiece, to clamp the workpiece in cooperation with a workpiece receiving part, causing the clamp part to move away from the first portion, to release the workpiece, which has been clamped by the clamp part, operating a robot to cause a robot hand to grasp a second portion of the workpiece, which is different from the first portion, to restrict the movement of the workpiece relative to the workpiece receiving part without a change in the posture of the workpiece, and operating a machine tool to machine the first portion while restricting the movement of the workpiece relative to the workpiece receiving part.

Abstract: A method for assembling a helically geared first sprocket, particularly a worm gear and a second sprocket arranged on an axis, particularly a worm, to form a transmission, particularly a worm drive, in which the first sprocket is positioned coaxially in reference to an axis of assembly of the first sprocket, aligned at a 90° position in reference to the axis via an assembly device.

Abstract: A multi-parts autotransferring apparatus for transferring parts to be mounted in a car body includes: a body configured to be mounted spaced apart from a ground by a plurality of supports; a vertical moving part configured to be mounted at the lower portion of the body to descend; a horizontal moving part configured to be mounted at a lower portion of the vertical moving part to be advanced and retreated in a front and rear direction; front jig parts configured to be each mounted at opposing sides of a front of the horizontal moving part; and rear jig parts configured to be each mounted at opposing sides of a rear of the horizontal moving part.

Abstract: A processing method includes processing a wafer based on initial data, measuring errors for each of the plurality of areas, calculating an error similarity of at least some of the plurality of areas as a function of a separation distance between each pair of some of the areas, selecting a first area and a plurality of second areas adjacent to the first area, calculating weight values for the second areas based on the error similarities between each pair of second areas and the error similarities between the first area and each second area, calculating an estimated error of the first area based on the measured errors of the second areas and the weight values for the second areas, and generating estimated data based on the estimated errors for each of the plurality of areas.

Abstract: The manufacturing apparatus for a stator core has a servo pressing device, a mold, a punch assembly, a first cylinder, a second cylinder and a third cylinder. The mold is mounted on the servo pressing device and has an upper seat and a lower seat. The punch assembly is mounted in the upper seat. The first cylinder, the second cylinder and the third cylinder are mounted on the mold. The stator laminations are respectively punched by the punch assembly of the manufacturing apparatus, and are automatically stacked in the mold. The groups of stator laminations stacked in the recess are respectively pushed by the second cylinder and respectively pressed by the third cylinder. The stator laminations are automatically stacked and pressed in the mold without manpower. Therefore, the manufacturing apparatus of stator core can save manpower and reduce the equipment cost.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for identifying a potential movement of a part containing features. First lines are formed by a computer system on a plane extending from a rotation point on the plane to centers of the features in a feature pattern. Second lines are formed by the computer system on the plane extending from the centers of the features in which the second lines are substantially perpendicular to corresponding first lines. Third lines are formed by the computer system extending from ends of the second lines in which the third lines are substantially perpendicular to the plane. Elongate volumes are formed by the computer system extending from the centers of the features to ends of the third lines. An intersection of the elongate volumes is formed by the computer system. The potential movement of the part containing the features is identified using the intersection.

Abstract: The specification discloses a crimping process for crimping a metal ferrule (19) onto a hose (17) including the steps of applying a radially inwardly directed crimping force to die elements (16) adapted to engage the ferrule (19) and increasing said crimping force to a first level over a first period of time, at least partially removing the crimping force from said die elements after said first period of time, and reapplying the radially directed crimping force to said die elements (16) and increasing said crimping force to a second level over a second period of time, said second crimping force level being equal to, higher or lower than said first level, and at an end of the crimping process, removing the crimping force fully from the die elements (16).

Abstract: Disclosed is a jig for the modelling of at least one section of an aircraft fuselage, with a framework structure and with a multiplicity of adapters for the connection of stiffening elements to the framework structure, which can be moved relative to the framework structure, and/or with a multiplicity of adapters for the modelling of profiles of stiffening elements, which can be moved relative to the framework structure.

Abstract: A head of a riveting device—for Hi-Lite type rivets—of at least two components of a structure for installing automatically collars on pins previously inserted in the structure. The head comprises: a collar installation tool; a collar supply to supply collars to the collar installation tool; a tool actuating device; a linear displacement device to linearly move the tool during the threading operation; a withdrawal device arranged to withdraw the second part of the collars; a control arrangement configured to automatically perform the installation of collars on pins and after this the withdrawal of the second part of the collars, using tools and collars appropriate for the pins. Also a robot having as end-effector the head and to a method of riveting two components of an aircraft fuselage are provided.

Abstract: A force sensor includes a pedestal member, an action member, a displacement detecting unit, a ridged member, at least three columnar elastic members, and elastic units. The action member is configured to be displaced by an exerted external force, and the displacement detecting unit detects a displacement of the action member. The rigid member is arranged so as to face the pedestal member. The columnar elastic members extend in a direction perpendicular to the pedestal member, are arranged about an axis at intervals, and connect the pedestal member and the rigid member. The elastic units are arranged about the axis at intervals and connect the action member and the rigid member. The elastic units each include a pair of beam-shaped elastic members extending in a direction parallel to a plane of the pedestal member.

Abstract: A system and associated methods of quality control for a pressure relief device are disclosed. More specifically, a system and method including one or more of non-destructive dimensional or visual verification, unique identification (e.g., serialization), and image capture of a pressure relief device or a constituent component of such a device are disclosed. A system and method are disclosed in which a checked physical attribute of a pressure relief device, or component thereof, is compared against a statistically expected attribute to determine whether the device or component is suitable for further manufacture or delivery to a customer.

Abstract: Joining method, in particular for connecting at least two workpieces, in which during a joining operation the profile (F) of a force exerted by a joining tool is recorded and compared with a reference force profile (FR) in order to be able to check the quality of the joined connection produced, the difference (?) between the force profile (F) and the reference force profile (FR) being formed, and at least one segment (A; B) of the difference profile (?F) thereby determined being mapped numerically onto a quality value (QW).

Abstract: An industrial robot system includes an end effector connectable to a robot arm, a drive assembly, and a controller. The end effector includes a distal housing, a spindle assembly rotatable about a rotational axis, a drill bit rotatable about the rotational axis, and a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly includes a first light source, a second light source, and a photosensitive array. The first light source produces a first fan of light which is projected as a first line of light on the object surface. The second light source produces a second fan of light, which is projected as a second line of light on the object surface. The photosensitive array detects a first reflection line corresponding to the first line of light and a second reflection line corresponding to the second line of light.

Abstract: A processing tool, especially drilling tool, includes a processing element (5) acting on a workpiece (3) and a connection (9) for a handling device (10), especially a robot. The processing tool (1) has a feed device (8) connected to the connection (9) for feeding the processing element (5) by a motion of the handling device (10) connected to the connection (9). The handling device (1) moves and actuates the feed device (8) of the processing tool (1) for feeding the processing element (5).

Abstract: An incubator's closure assembly adapted to shut the aperture of a magnetic resonance imaging device (MRD) having an open bore extended along the MRD's longitudinal axis with a distal end and proximal end, the bore is terminated by the aperture located in the proximal end, into which a neonate's incubator is inserted, thereby shutting the MRD bore aperture. The closure assembly comprising at least one U-shaped conduit having (i) an array of distal and proximal sealing walls, both are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and having upwards and downwards directions, and (ii) a recess in between the walls having length, in upwards to downwards direction, and width, in distal to proximal direction, each of the proximal wall and the distal wall comprising a cutout at opposite directions, and wherein in the recess, the ratio of length to width is greater than a predefined value n.

Abstract: The present invention provides a measuring apparatus which measures a shape of an object to be measured, comprising an emitting unit configured to emit pattern light, an optical system configured to irradiate the object with the pattern light emitted from the emitting unit, a deflection unit configured to deflect light emitted from the optical system, an image sensing unit configured to sense an image of the object irradiated with the pattern light, and a processing unit configured to determine the shape of the object based on the image of the object sensed by the image sensing unit, wherein the deflection unit includes a deflection element, wherein the measuring apparatus irradiates the object with light deflected by the deflection element, and a direction deflected by the deflection element differs depending on a polarization state of incident light in the deflection element.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for finding part position relations of parts of mechanical and opto-mechanical machining and quality control systems, and for recognizing these parts, is disclosed. The present invention relies on optical contactless sensing technology, with recording of optical fiducial patterns and therefrom determining positions close to the work positions without physical contact. Part positions of machines are determined by associating or mechanically integrating fiducial patterns (1) with key parts, and optically detecting the images of these patterns. Part positions and displacements according to given part position finder (6) strategies are found, by associating fiducial pattern images (14) and machine position data (17) to parts that are members of a part geometry relation (15), and under part displacement constraints (16), finding given part positions or displacements (18).

Abstract: A riveting system is operable to join two or more workplaces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic.

Abstract: A system and method for predicting wallboard fire performance in a standard test includes procuring a sample of the wallboard for testing, and mounting the sample into a fixture so that one side of the sample is exposed to a heat source. A cavity is created between the sample and the fixture such that the sample is disposed between the heat source and the cavity. A temperature measurement is taken at a predetermined location within the cavity over time, and the temperature is monitored and recorded as a series of temperature readings using a computer-readable medium. The series is analyzed to determine an index time at which the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature threshold. The index time is correlated to a standard-test fire performance using the computer-readable medium and, based on the correlation, a fire performance of the wallboard in a standard test procedure is predicted.

Abstract: According to this process for manufacturing a laminated glazing unit so that it withstands predetermined stresses, a reference laminated glazing unit is identified that withstands the predetermined stresses and that comprises at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured; the tear strength (Jc-ref) of the interlayer of the reference laminated glazing unit, and also the interlayer thickness (ei-ref) and the substrate thickness (eg-ref) of the reference laminated glazing unit are then determined; then, using a graph (C4) representative of the minimum interlayer tear strength (Jc-min) required so that any laminated glazing unit, comprising at least one substrate and one interlayer having the same chemical compositions as those of the laminated glazing unit to be manufactured, withstands the predetermined stresses, as a function of the interlayer thickness (ei) and/or of the substrate thickness (eg), a combination of optim

Abstract: A method for repairing a gas turbine component includes: identifying on the gas turbine component (10) a worn out location, where the gas turbine component (10) is damaged; removing the damaged location, thereby creating a missing zone (18); manufacturing an insert, which fits into the missing zone (18); putting the insert into the missing zone (18); adjusting the insert in the gas turbine component (10); and joining the adjusted insert to the gas turbine component (10).