Abstract: A cutting system that utilizes an inertial sensor to control movement of a cutting device is provided. The system includes a cutting device for cutting operation, a controller, and at least one inertial sensor. The controller controls movement of the cutting device during cutting operation. The inertial sensor(s) is included in an inertial data module coupled to the cutting device and communicates inertial measurement data to the controller. The controller controls movement of the cutting device based on the inertial measurement data from the inertial sensor(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode arrangement for an electrodynamic fragmentation plant having a passage opening (1) for fragmentation material (3) and having several electrode pairs (4a, 5a; 4a, 5b; 4b, 5c; 4b, 5d; 4c, 5e; 4c, 5f; 4d, 5g; 4d, 5h) by means of which, by charging the electrodes (4a-4d, 5a-5h) thereof with high-voltage pulses, in each case high-voltage discharges can be generated within the passage opening (1), for fragmentation of the fragmentation material (3). The passage opening (1) is formed in such a way and the electrodes (4a-4d, 5a-5h) of the electrode pairs are arranged therein in such a way that for each electrode pair (4a, 5a; 4a, 5b; 4b, 5c; 4b, 5d; 4c, 5e; 4c, 5f; 4d, 5g; 4d, 5h) in the area of a shortest connecting line (L) between the electrodes of the respective electrode pair, a ball (K) can pass through the passage opening (1), the diameter of which is bigger than the length of this respective shortest connecting line (L).

Abstract: A plasma arc system includes a plasma torch having a torch nozzle with an opening at a distal end for a plasma jet to exit. An electromagnetic shield cap is disposed near the distal end of the torch nozzle with the shield cap having an opening that is coaxial with the opening of the torch nozzle. A plasma cutting power source supplies current to the torch to create the plasma jet. A magnetic field power source provides a current to the electromagnetic shield cap to generate a magnetic field near the plasma jet to focus the plasma jet as the plasma jet exits the torch nozzle. A controller synchronizes operation of the power sources during a transition from a piercing operation to a cutting operation.

Abstract: A temperature controlling heating device, comprising a heating piece, a temperature controlling means, which is electrically connected to the heating piece, including a temperature adjusting element, a temperature displaying element and a microprocessor, wherein the temperature adjusting element and the temperature displaying element are disposed on a surface of the temperature controlling means, the microprocessor is disposed within the temperature controlling means and is electrically connected to the temperature adjusting element, the temperature displaying element and the heating piece, the temperature adjusting element is provided to adjust temperature of the heating piece with the microprocessor in respond to a user's input, and a battery electrically connected to the temperature controlling means and the heating piece to provide electrical power for the temperature controlling means and the heating piece.

Abstract: A glow plug includes a housing having an axial hold and provided with a screw portion, and a heater member inserted into the axial hole. The housing includes a front-end-side body portion extending to the front end side from a front end of the screw portion, and a gasket portion lying adjacent to a front end side of the front-end-side body portion and bent at a bent portion provided at a rear end thereof so that at least a rear end portion thereof extends in a direction intersecting a direction of an axis. The gasket portion includes a pressure contact portion in which a surface thereof located at an outer circumferential side is brought into pressure contact with a seat surface of an internal combustion engine when the screw portion is screwed into a mounting hole in the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Water cooling system (1) for a plasma gun (2), method for cooling a plasma gun (2) and method for increasing a service life of a plasma gun (2). The system (1) includes a water cooler structured and arranged to remove heat from cooling water to be supplied to the plasma gun (2), a controller (7) structured and arranged to monitor a gun voltage of the plasma gun (2), and at least one flow valve (8) coupled to and under control of the controller (7) to adjust a flow of the cooling water. When the gun voltage drops below a predetermined value, the controller (7) controls the at least one flow valve (8) to increase the plasma gun temperature and the gun voltage.

Abstract: A mounting table includes an electrostatic chuck, a base, and a cylindrical sleeve. The electrostatic chuck has a top surface to be exposed to plasma and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, and a first through-hole is formed through the electrostatic chuck. The base is bonded to the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck by a first adhesive, and a second through-hole is formed through the base. The second through-hole communicates with the first through-hole and has a diameter larger than a diameter of the first through-hole. The sleeve is bonded to the bottom surface of the electrostatic chuck by a second adhesive while communicating with the first through-hole.

Abstract: A tire heating system for includes a wheel that may be attached to a vehicle. A tire is attached to the wheel and a charging unit is attached to the wheel. The charging unit produces an electrical current when the wheel is rotated. A heating unit is attached to the tire and the heating unit is electrically coupled to the charging unit. The heating unit heating the tire and the heating unit prevents ice formation on the tire.

Abstract: Methods of depositing hardfacing material portions of earth-boring tools may involve supporting at least a portion of an earth-boring tool in a holder of a workpiece positioner, the holder being movable in at least a third plane. A location of a surface of the at least a portion of the earth-boring tool may be determined utilizing at least one sensor. The workpiece positioner, the sensor, and a torch positioner comprising a hardfacing torch movable in at least a first plane perpendicular to the third plane and a second plane parallel to the third plane may be controlled utilizing a programmable control system to cause the torch positioner to oscillate the hardfacing torch in the second plane while selectively causing the workpiece positioner to move the holder in the third plane and causing the torch to deposit hardfacing material on the surface.

Abstract: An annealing apparatus includes: a temperature-gradient preheating unit, configured for performing a gradient-preheating process for a substrate that is to be annealed by using a gradient temperature; a high temperature heating unit, configured for performing a high temperature heating process for the preheated substrate; and a shifting device, configured for transporting the substrate from the temperature-gradient preheating unit to the high temperature heating unit when and/or after the substrate is subjected to the gradient-preheating process. The annealing apparatus adopts a gradient heating method to perform a preheating treatment for the substrate, so the annealing efficiency is increased. An annealing process that uses the annealing apparatus is further provided.

Abstract: Quick ignition of gaseous fuel in a heater is accomplished. There is provided a heater including an insulating substrate having a rectangular prism shape; and a heat-generating resistor disposed inside the insulating substrate so as to extend a longitudinal direction thereof, the insulating substrate being warped.

Abstract: Heat trace system for heating vessels of a piping system comprises a main control system, a plurality of heat trace elements, and a plurality of wireless modules. Each heat trace element is adjacent to one of the vessels of the piping system and connected to an electrical power source of the main control system 16. Each of the wireless modules: (a) is connected to and powered by an associated heat trace element; (b) comprises an energy storage device connected to the associated heat trace element for storing energy from the associated heat trace element to power the wireless module; and (c) comprises an RF module for communicating wirelessly with the main control system via a wireless communication network. The stored energy in the energy storage device can be used to power components of the wireless module, even when no current is flowing in the heat trace element to which the wireless module is connected.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an air cooled, retract-start plasma cutting torch having improved performance. The torch comprises any one, or a combination of an improved nozzle, electrode, shield cap and swirl ring, where these components have improved geometries and physical properties which optimize plasma jet performance during cutting.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an air cooled, retract-start plasma cutting torch having improved performance. The torch comprises any one, or a combination of an improved nozzle, electrode, shield cap and swirl ring, where these components have improved geometries and physical properties which optimize plasma jet performance during cutting.

Abstract: Certain embodiments described herein are directed to devices, systems and methods that comprise asymmetric induction devices. In some instances, the device can include a plurality of plate electrodes which can be spaced asymmetrically or a plurality of coils which can be spaced asymmetrically.

Abstract: A nozzle for a plasma arc torch is provided. The nozzle includes a substantially hollow, elongated nozzle body capable of receiving an electrode, the body defining a longitudinal axis, a distal end, and a proximal end. The nozzle also includes a swirl sleeve attachable to an interior surface of the nozzle body, the swirl sleeve configured to impart a swirling motion to a gas introduced to the nozzle. The nozzle additionally includes a nozzle tip connected to the proximal end of the nozzle body, a nozzle shield, and an insulator configured to connect the nozzle tip and the nozzle shield to electrically insulate the nozzle shield and the nozzle tip from one another while transferring thermal energy therebetween.

Abstract: A medical device having a heater with at least one heating element which has mains voltage applied to it by a heating control unit. The heating control unit includes a monitoring arrangement and a switching arrangement. The monitoring arrangement can recognize the zero crossings of the mains voltage, and the switching arrangement can switch the at least one heating element on or off in the zero crossing. The heating control unit controls the power of the heating by switching on and off of one or more half cycles of the mains AC voltage.

Abstract: A nozzle assembly includes an upper portion defining an opening for receiving a gas and a longitudinally extending cylindrical body portion adjacent to the upper portion and defining a passageway for the gas. The nozzle assembly also includes a tip portion adjacent to the body portion, with the tip portion defining a throat channel. The throat channel includes a throat inlet region that focuses a flow of the gas. The throat inlet region is fluidly connected to the passageway via a throat inlet opening. The throat channel also includes an acceleration region that is disposed downstream of the throat inlet region and fluidly connected to the throat inlet region to compress the gas and accelerate the flow of the gas. The throat channel further includes an expansion region disposed downstream of the acceleration region and fluidly connected to the acceleration region to allow the gas to expand.

Abstract: Oven appliances and methods for operating oven appliances are provided. An oven appliance includes a cooking assembly, the cooking assembly including a heating element. The oven appliance further includes a user interface panel, the user interface panel comprising a resistive touchscreen operable to transmit electrical signals. The oven appliance further includes a controller in communication with the resistive touchscreen and the heating element. The controller is operable to receive the electrical signals, select a calibration set based on a temperature-related operating condition, and interpret the electrical signals based on the selected calibration set.

Abstract: A power supply assembly for a plasma arc torch is provided. The power supply assembly includes an input circuit, an energy storage device, a torch connector and an output circuit. The input circuit is configured to produce a first output signal. The energy storage device is electrically connected to the input circuit for receiving a charge signal therefrom. The energy storage device is capable of producing a second output signal. The torch connector is electrically connected to the input circuit and the energy storage device for receiving the first and second output signals through the output circuit. The torch connector is configured to supply at least one of the first or second output signal to the plasma arc torch to sustain a plasma arc.