Abstract: A table saw includes a saw control unit and a wireless communication module dock defining a docking position. A wireless communication module is configured to be removably received in the docking position, the wireless communication module being operably connected to the saw control unit when received in the docking position. The wireless communication module includes an antenna and a wireless transceiver, the antenna and the wireless transceiver being configured to implement a first wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: A table saw includes a saw control unit and a wireless communication module dock defining a docking position. A wireless communication module is configured to be removably received in the docking position, the wireless communication module being operably connected to the saw control unit when received in the docking position. The wireless communication module includes an antenna and a wireless transceiver, the antenna and the wireless transceiver being configured to implement a first wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method for net shape forging of a large rotor shaft that includes a reduced central cylindrical section and integrally forged segments along the longitudinal length thereof. In an embodiment, the net shaped forging is produced by sequentially pressing the work piece such that a near net shaped forging of the machined work piece is produced, including upset geometries such as eccentric or concentric disks. This permits a reduction in waste material (e.g., due to the machining process) and improves the strength of the upset geometries. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method for net shape forging of a manifold block, comprising: starting with a single bar having a first cross-sectional area, placing a work piece area of the single bar in a die; and upsetting, via longitudinal movement of the single bar, the work piece area of the single bar in the die, wherein the single bar is pressed into the die to reduce its length; whereby the work piece area of the single bar is displaced to an increased cross-sectional area as compared to the first cross-sectional area. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method for net shape forging of a manifold block, comprising: starting with a single bar having a first cross-sectional area, placing a work piece area of the single bar in a die; and upsetting, via longitudinal movement of the single bar, the work piece area of the single bar in the die, wherein the single bar is pressed into the die to reduce its length; whereby the work piece area of the single bar is displaced to an increased cross-sectional area as compared to the first cross-sectional area. Other aspects are described and claimed.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a method for net shape forging of a large rotor shaft that includes a reduced central cylindrical section and integrally forged segments along the longitudinal length thereof. In an embodiment, the net shaped forging is produced by sequentially pressing the work piece such that a near net shaped forging of the machined work piece is produced, including upset geometries such as eccentric or concentric disks. This permits a reduction in waste material (e.g., due to the machining process) and improves the strength of the upset geometries. Other aspects are described and claimed.