Abstract: A drawing machine comprising: a first drawing unit that includes a first drawing die, a first upstream capstan that is provided before the first drawing die so as to deliver the metal tube to the first drawing die, and a first downstream capstan that is provided after the first drawing die so as to draw the metal tube from the first drawing die; a second drawing unit that includes a second drawing die that draws the metal tube delivered from the first drawing unit, a second upstream capstan that is provided before the second drawing die so as to deliver the metal tube to the second drawing die, and a second downstream capstan that is provided after the second drawing die so as to draw the metal tube from the second drawing die; and a tension applying section that applies a predetermined tension to the metal tube between the first drawing unit and the second drawing unit.

Abstract: A die for deforming a workpiece material in a joining tool comprises a head with a top side partially defining a cavity in which the workpiece material is to be deformed, a bottom side opposite the top side, a lateral side arranged between the top side and the bottom side, and a stem which extends along a longitudinal axis from the bottom side of the head. The die further comprises an identification tag, preferably an RFID tag, having an antenna for receiving and/or transmitting a signal, and a storing element for storing information, and the antenna is wrapped circumferentially around the head, such that the antenna entirely surrounds the head. The head may also include a groove extending around the head on the lateral side with the antenna arranged in the groove. Additionally, the die may include a recess with the storing element located in the recess.

Abstract: The press machine includes: a hydraulic cylinder configured to drive a slide; a plurality of hydraulic pumps/motors; a first port of each of which is connected to a first pressurizing chamber of the hydraulic cylinder; a plurality of servomotors axially connected to rotating shafts of the respective hydraulic pumps/motors respectively; a low-pressure accumulator to which second ports of the hydraulic pumps/motors are each connected; a high-pressure accumulator connected to a second pressurizing chamber of the hydraulic cylinder; and a slide position controller configured to control the servomotors so that a position of the slide matches a position corresponding to a slide position command signal based on the slide position command signal from a slide position commander and a slide position signal from a slide position detector.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a multifunctional kitchen utensil matched with an electric drill. The multifunctional kitchen utensil matched with the electric drill comprises a grating board, an inner container and an outer container; the grating board and the bottom of the inner container are detachably connected; and the inner container is placed inside the outer container. The outer container is used for placing fruits and vegetables to be grated, and the inner container is used for placing the grated filamentous fruits and vegetables. The grating board is connected to the bottom of the inner container. The present disclosure avoids the dangerous situation that an operator needs to hold the fruits and vegetables to be grated with a hand during grating, and solves the problems of inconvenient collection of the grated filamentous fruits and vegetables and the single function of the grater.

Abstract: A method and processing station for producing a veneer having two parallel opposed faces and including at least one lignocellulosic layer made of lignocellulosic fibers having a grain extending along the opposed faces of the veneer. The processing station carries out the method by applying a compressive force to the veneer along at least one direction extending along the opposed faces of the veneer so as to mechanically compress the lignocellulosic fibers.

Abstract: A crusher assembly for a jaw crusher having a swing jaw and a crusher jaw having teeth formed on the breaking sides thereof, the crusher jaw comprising end faces at the opposite ends thereof, wherein a clamping piece having a clamping surface acts on the one end face (35) and the other end face (35) is supported on a clamping piece, wherein the clamping piece and the clamping element are interchangeably connected to the swing jaw, wherein the swing jaw comprises a head part having a pivot bearing on the end region thereof facing away from the clamping piece, and wherein the crusher jaw at least partially covers the region of the swing jaw in front of the pivot bearing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulse polishing machine. In one embodiment, the machine includes a base frame having protruded vertical supports at longitudinal ends and a rotor assembly placed between the vertical supports through a drive shaft. Rotor assembly having plurality of rotary disks mounted at the ends and centre of the drive shaft and a circular cam assembly fixed on the rotary disks. Further, a sheet basket assembly having plurality of circular shaped segments surrounds the rotor assembly defines the polishing chamber. An inlet means and an outlet means are positioned on the sheet basket assembly at diagonally opposite ends. Segments of split covers are used to cover the polishing chamber from either ends. And the ends of the polishing chamber are covered by a pair of split covers. An electric motor is connected to one end of the drive shaft to impart rotary motion to the rotor assembly for polishing pulses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a shaped sheet metal component from a billet by means of U O forming, wherein firstly a preform is created by the U-forming and then a final shaping is performed by the O forming to give a final form.

Abstract: A scrubs returns cabinet for a hospital allows workers to return surgical garment tops and bottoms. A cabinet housing has a loading door leading to a return port through which the customer places the soiled scrub suit after entering customer identification information. The scrubs fall into a collection area and are dispersed by a diverter into the collection area. Additionally, a compacting paddle compacts the accumulating scrubs to utilize more of the collection area and accommodate more dirty scrubs before the collection area needs to be emptied. The scrubs are compressed by the compactor after being dispersed by the diverter.

Abstract: A rotary manifold includes a manifold assembly outer body assembly with a generally toroid outer body, a number of manifold assembly outer body assembly bearing assemblies, a number of seals, and a number of fluid couplings. The manifold assembly outer body assembly body defines a number of radial passages. A generally toroid manifold assembly inner body defines a number of right angle passages. The manifold assembly inner body is rotatably disposed within the manifold assembly outer body assembly body. Each manifold assembly inner body passage inlet is discontinuously in fluid communication with the manifold assembly outer body assembly body passage outlets. Each manifold assembly inner body passage outlet is discontinuously in fluid communication with the process shaft assembly body passages inlets.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for managing identification information for a log. The system comprises an arrangement for determining an origin of the log, a computing device communicably coupled to the remote server arrangement and a communication interface that is operable to transmit the captured at least one subsequent image to the remote server arrangement. The arrangement for determining an origin of the log further comprises at least one imaging device coupled to a forest harvester, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that is operatively coupled to the forest harvester and a data processor that is communicably coupled to a remote server arrangement and operable to process the captured at least one image and the determined felling location of the log to create the identification information for the log.

Abstract: A logging system includes a plurality of support posts, cables supported by the support posts, a winding device operable to wind the cables, a lifting and lowering device that is connected to the cables, and is movable in the air when the cables are wound by the winding device, and a logging device hung by the lifting and lowering device. The logging device has a gripping portion configured to grip a tree, and a cutting portion configured to cut the tree gripped by the gripping portion.

Abstract: Refiner plate elements for a conical mechanical refiner include: a rotor plate element including at least one rotor plate segment having a feedstock inlet opening disposed at a first end of the rotor plate segment; and a rotor plate segment refining area disposed between the feedstock inlet opening and a second end of the rotor plate segment. The refiner plate elements may further include: a stator plate element including at least one stator plate segment having a stator plate segment refining area; and first and second attaching rails configured to couple to the stator plate segment to a stator support frame of the conical mechanical refiner. A separation between the first attaching rail and the second attaching rail that is not covered by the stator plate segment is configured to form a feedstock outlet opening.

Abstract: A separator having a separator housing, a separator wheel arranged inside the separator housing and having an axis of rotation (X), and a guide vane assembly arranged in the separator housing, an annular space being provided between the guide vane assembly and the separator housing radially (R) perpendicular to the axis of rotation (X) and a separation zone being provided between the guide vane assembly and the separator wheel, and the guide vane assembly having a plurality of vertical guide vanes. In order to increase separation performance, at least one deflecting element is arranged between at least two adjacent vertical guide vanes and has at least one downward-pointing curved and/or bent portion.

Abstract: Composite tube assemblies and thin-walled tubing are disclosed. In embodiments, the composite tube assemblies include a functional tube and a sacrificial tube disposed within or around the functional tube. The sacrificial tube may be removed by exposure to a corrosive media, without substantially affecting the functional tube. Methods of forming composite tube assemblies and thin-walled tubing are also described.

Abstract: A processing machine for flat material parts includes a machine frame, a lower beam, an upper beam, at least one processing tool, and a control unit and an infeed table on which the flat material part to be processed can be placed for positioning in the processing machine. A support loading unit with a plurality of suction cups is provided for the positioning of the flat material part on the infeed table. The infeed table can be moved from a parking position in an extension direction to a loading and unloading position and back again. The support unit is mounted on the movement axis assigned to the processing tool or tools for a pivoting movement into the same direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for securing on a tool holder of a machine tool for machining vegetable and/or mineral materials, comprising a tool body which is equipped with a machining attachment that points in a tool feeding direction and comprises a cutting region, in particular a cutting element, and on which a fitting element for meshing with a mating element provided on the tool holder is formed on a support surface facing the tool holder. The dependability and operational reliability when using a machine tool can be ensured if the fitting element has at least two molded regions with different contour regions over the vertical course of the fitting element with respect to the support surface.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems, for producing frozen confections and conditioning ice for use in frozen confections. The disclosure further extends to apparatuses, methods, and systems for providing a frozen confection machine that is portable and sized for easy storage as well as a portable frozen convection experience.

Abstract: A mineral material processing plant, a crusher and an upper frame for a crusher. The upper frame includes a central hub for receiving a main shaft of the crusher, an upper rim, and a spider arm. A u-shaped cavity extends towards a lower flange from the upper rim.

Abstract: A thickness planer has a housing, a motor housed in the housing, a controller having a control board configured to control driving of the motor, at least one intake port provided in the housing, at least one outlet port provided in the housing, an air flow passage that is provided within the housing and configured such that air taken in from the at least one intake port flows therethrough toward the at least one outlet port via the motor, and a fan that is configured to generate flow of air from the at least one intake port to the at least one outlet port through the air flow passage. A particular region of the controller is arranged on the air flow passage.