Abstract: An electrostatic discharge machining fixture includes a fixture body, two or more electrically conductive face contacts seated in the fixture body, and two or more electrically resistive point contacts seated in the fixture body. The electrically conductive face contacts and the electrically resistive point contacts define a 3-2-1 alignment system to locate an additively manufactured article relative to the fixture body during an electrostatic discharge machining operation. Electrostatic discharge machining arrangements and methods of supporting additively manufactured workpieces during electrostatic discharge machining operations are also described.

Abstract: A cooking appliance, in particular a commercial cooking appliance, comprising a cooking chamber; a motor-driven fan wheel which is arranged in an area which is separated from the cooking chamber by a suction plate having a central suction opening; a heating device which has one, at least two heating coils and is arranged around the fan wheel; an appliance control, the appliance control activating the heating coils independently of one another.

Abstract: A slow cooker includes a housing, an inner container and an actuating device. The housing is provided with a first inner wall, a first accommodating cavity, and a first accommodating opening. The first accommodating cavity is formed around the first inner wall. The first accommodating cavity is communicated with the first accommodating opening. The inner container is arranged into the first accommodating cavity via the first accommodating opening. The actuating device is configured to push water in the inner container to flow. Therefore, the water in the inner container is heated by using a heating device, so that the water in the inner container flows cyclically, which can quickly make the water in the inner container to reach a uniform temperature, reduce a temperature difference of the water in the inner container in the heating process, and improve the cooking effect.

Abstract: A heater for thermal conduction heating suitable for use in non-vertical heater wells for purposes of soil remediation. The heater includes a rigid bar to position a non-insulated heating element in the casing away from the interior surface of the casing.

Abstract: A food processor, and a power supply board assembly and a base for a food processor. The power supply board assembly includes: a mounting bracket; a power supply board and a filter board, and the power supply board and the filter board are mounted at two opposite sides of the mounting bracket respectively, and the power supply board and the filter board are electrically connected with wires.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling heating of a workpiece that includes an interface to receive a target temperature (TT) for the workpiece. A processor is configured to determine, based on monitoring outputs of temperature sensor(s), a current highest temperature (TH) for the workpiece and set a control temperature (TC) based on the received target temperature and the current highest temperature. A control system is configured to heat the workpiece to substantially the control temperature (TC) by turning on a heating device, and turning off the heating device when the workpiece reaches substantially the control temperature (TC). The processor is further configured to characterize a temperature ramp rate based on a measured temperature overshoot at the workpiece after turning off the heating device, and the control system is configured to heat the workpiece to the received target temperature (TT) by controlling the heating device based on the temperature ramp rate.

Abstract: A nozzle holder for a laser processing head of a laser processing system is provided. The nozzle holder includes a substantially cylindrical hollow body shaped to matingly engage a laser nozzle. The hollow body defines a longitudinal axis extending therethrough and a plurality of apertures dispersing around a circumference of the hollow body. The nozzle holder also includes a plurality of pawls configured to operably engage the laser nozzle within the hollow body by extending through the plurality of apertures of the hollow body. The nozzle holder further includes a sleeve substantially surrounding the hollow body and the plurality of pawls. The sleeve includes a pawl retractor that is movable along the longitudinal axis to physically displace the plurality of pawls axially and radially relative to the longitudinal axis for disengagement of the plurality of pawls from the laser nozzle.

Abstract: Laser processing apparatus includes movable mirror for changing paths of laser light for processing and measurement light, and stage for changing an incident angle of measuring light. Furthermore, laser processing apparatus includes lens for condensing laser light for processing and measurement light on processing point, controller for controlling laser oscillator, movable mirror, and stage based on corrected data for processing, and measurement processor for measuring a depth of keyhole generated at processing point. The corrected data for processing is data corrected so as to a deviation of an arrival position of at least one of laser light for processing and measurement light caused by chromatic aberration of lens on the surface of workpiece. With this configuration, an accurate depth of keyhole can be measured.

Abstract: An example method of joining a first substrate with a second substrate includes applying a filler material between respective portions of the first substrate and the second substrate, the filler material including an electrically conducting and/or magnetic material, wherein the filler material and the respective portions define a joint; applying an alternating magnetic field to the joint to heat the electrically conducting material to a reaction temperature; in response to heating the electrically conducting material to the reaction temperature, energizing the joint using energy released from the electrically conducting material; cooling the joint to join the first substrate with the second substrate.

Abstract: An on-demand automated aseptic fryer may be used to prepare multiple types of fried foods without requiring vats of hot oil. The fried foods that may be prepared include, for example, donuts or potatoes, or any other fried foods that can be prepared from a dry mixture that produces a dough when mixed with water. Alternatively, the dry mixture may include a dried, powdered or reconstituted fruits or vegetables that are subsequently mixed with water. The entire process is automated once the process is initiated by a user and thus does not require an attendant during the frying process, which in some implementations can be completed in less than about 1.5 minutes once initiated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system for laser processing of a ceramic electrolyte material. The system may include a controller, a laser responsive to the controller for generating a beam, and a beam forming subsystem. The beam forming subsystem controls a parameter of the beam generated by the laser. The beam forming subsystem further controls the beam to provide a laser fluence sufficient to produce densification of the ceramic electrolyte material.

Abstract: A cooking appliance, as provided herein, may include a cabinet, a plurality of electric heating elements, and a heat shield. The cabinet may define a cooking chamber and an exhaust path downstream therefrom to direct vapor from the cabinet. The plurality of electric heating elements may be mounted within the cabinet. The heat shield may be mounted within the cabinet. The heat shield may extend along a shield plane from a first end to a second end. The heat shield may define a plurality of vent channels spaced apart along the shield plane from the first end to the second end. The plurality of vent channels may be disposed in fluid communication between the cooking chamber and the exhaust path.

Abstract: A grill including a first platen assembly, an second platen assembly movable with respect to the first platen assembly, a motor operable to move the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly, and a control operable to measure movement of the second platen assembly with respect to the first platen assembly while the motor is off.

Abstract: A laser processing apparatus and a laser processing method that can effectively prevent a processing time for one semiconductor film from increasing are provided. A laser processing apparatus (1) according to an embodiment includes a laser light source (2) configured to irradiate a semiconductor film (M1) with a laser beam, a film state measuring instrument (5) configured to measure a state of the semiconductor film after the semiconductor film (M1) is irradiated with the laser beam, and a laser light adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a timing at which the semiconductor film (M1) is irradiated with a next laser beam and intensity of the laser beam according to the state of the semiconductor film (M1) measured by the film state measuring instrument (5).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a jointed device of a medical instrument includes providing a machining fixture on a wire electrical discharge machine having an electrical discharge wire. The fixture includes member holes each adapted to accommodate at least one workpiece, the workpiece being adapted to form a portion of the jointed device of the medical instrument. At least two workpieces each include a first workpiece and a second workpiece, accommodated within at least two member holes of the member holes. The fixture is associated with the wire electrical discharge machine so that the electrical discharge wire can cut at most one workpiece at a time. The machining fixture is rotated around a fixture rotation axis at a predetermined angle, which is chosen to provide that the electrical discharge wire can cut only one workpiece at a time. The workpieces are cut by the electrical discharge wire.

Abstract: A method for producing a shaped sheet of wrapping, including a hollow portion and a perimetral edge that extends along a pre-set profile, is provided. The method includes laying a sheet of wrapping on a treatment surface having a forming cavity. The method includes forming the sheet of wrapping within the forming cavity so as to reproduce the shape of the hollow portion thereon, without subjecting the sheet of wrapping to deformation by stretching. The method includes cutting the formed sheet of wrapping along the pre-set profile for producing the perimetral edge and obtaining the shaped sheet of wrapping. In the method, the cutting step envisages the use of a laser beam according to a particular cutting mode.

Abstract: Embodiment provides a food processor, comprising: a base assembly; a food processing cup mounted on the base assembly, and including a cup body and a working screw rotatably mounted in the cup body, the cup body can be used to store food juice, and a first slag outlet is provided on the cup body; a feeding assembly is sealed and mounted on the cup mouth end of the cup body; a slag receiving device is hermetically connected to the first slag outlet for collecting food waste; a sealed cavity formed between the cup body, the feeding assembly, and the slag receiving device to conduct them to each other; and an extraction assembly can communicate with the sealed cavity and is used for extracting air in the sealed cavity.

Abstract: A filter basket for a beverage machine includes a sidewall and a strainer portion. The filter basket forms a brew chamber into which ground coffee or other products are added. The brew chamber is defined by a sidewall, a strainer surface, and a smooth contour between the tapered sidewall and the strainer surface. The brew chamber is defined by smooth lines to create better fluid flow through the extraction process. A plurality of apertures are formed in the strainer surface to filter out large particles while allowing brewed beverage to flow therethrough. The tapered sidewalls in combination with the strainer surface, the smooth contour, and the unique pozzetto shape, result in a pressure profile and fluid flow characteristics that reduce the tendency of channeling through the ground coffee and result in a more consistent and uniform extraction.

Abstract: Apparatus for manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is provided. Typically, the apparatus comprises opposing first and second electrodes respectively provided on first and second arms that are movable towards and away from one another; and drive circuitry for supplying electrical energy to the first and second electrodes, to cause an alternating electric field to be produced in the vicinity of the electrodes in use, and thereby cause dielectric heating of hair placed between the electrodes in use. Sensing circuitry may also be provided for sensing a change in coupling of energy from the alternating electric field to the hair during heating of the hair; and control circuitry for controlling the drive circuitry to vary the electrical energy supplied to the first and second electrodes in dependence upon the sensed change in coupling. A related method of manipulating the shape of hair using dielectric heating is also provided.

Abstract: A first electrode coolant path is configured to cool a first welding electrode by liquid coolant flowing from a supply path through the first electrode coolant path to a return path. A second electrode coolant path is configured to cool a second welding electrode by liquid coolant flowing from the supply path through the second electrode coolant path to the return path. Three or more valves are configured to stop or reduce liquid coolant flow through the first or second electrode coolant path and configured to stop or reduce liquid coolant backflow from the return path when the first or second welding electrode is at least partially detached. At least one valve is coupled in the first or second electrode coolant path. A drawback apparatus generates a suction force to draw liquid coolant away from a gap formed when the first or second welding electrode is at least partially detached.