Abstract: A method for paperless recording in a production or measuring process is provided. The method includes the steps of receiving data from a continuous or discontinuous process, e.g., for a milk product, recording the data on a paperless data storage medium, and recording an electronic signature on the paperless data storage medium in association with at least a portion of the data. An apparatus for tamper-proof/sealable paperless recording in a process is also provided. The apparatus includes a paperless data storage medium and a processor. The processor is configured to receive data from a continuous or discontinuous process, is further configured to record the data on the paperless data storage medium, and is further configured to record an electronic signature on the paperless data storage medium in association with at least a portion of the data.

Abstract: A device and a method for producing a closed end tube with the tube wall and the end being thereof one continuous piece. The tube is made in a repeatable process in such a way that the tube possesses uniform strength in all areas.

Abstract: A vehicle rear axle housing has opposite end grind diameters and inboard tooling diameters proximate to the grind diameters. The grind diameters are ground on a centertype grinder by supporting the ends of the housing in both axial and radial directions; supporting the inboard tooling diameters with a floating support means; rotating the housing from one end; and grinding one of the end grind diameters with a rotating grinding wheel. The floating support means acting on each of the inboard tooling diameters opposes the tendency of the housing to sag during the grinding process.