Abstract: The machine for machining crankshafts comprises a support (2) to support at least one crankshaft (100), and at least one actuator (1) to actuate a machining tool for machining the crankshaft. The support (2) is configured to hold the crankshaft with at least two clamping devices (21) configured to secure the crankshaft in correspondence with at least two main journals (103) of the crankshaft. The support (2) turns in respect to a vertical axis (A) to modify an angle of attack between a longitudinal axis (B) of the crankshaft (100) and the actuator. The support is provided with a turning mechanism (22) displaceable between a retracted position wherein it does not interact with the crankshaft (100), and an actuation position wherein the turning mechanism (22) interacts with the crankshaft (100) in order to turn the crankshaft (100) in respect to its longitudinal axis (B).

Abstract: The machine for machining crankshafts comprises a support (2) to support at least one crankshaft (100), and at least one actuator (1) to actuate a machining tool for machining the crankshaft. The support (2) is configured to hold the crankshaft with at least two clamping devices (21) configured to secure the crankshaft in correspondence with at least two main journals (103) of the crankshaft. The support (2) turns in respect to a vertical axis (A) to modify an angle of attack between a longitudinal axis (B) of the crankshaft (100) and the actuator. The support is provided with a turning mechanism (22) displaceable between a retracted position wherein it does not interact with the crankshaft (100), and an actuation position wherein the turning mechanism (22) interacts with the crankshaft (100) in order to turn the crankshaft (100) in respect to its longitudinal axis (B).

Abstract: A retort cleaning apparatus 10 (RCA 10) comprising a blow-off nozzle (12) having an air inlet port (14) and an orifice (16). An air passage extension tube (22) has an inward coupler (24), and a heat-resistant outward coupler (26) that attaches to the air inlet port (14) on the blow-off nozzle (12). An air hose (42) has an air inlet coupler (44), and an air outlet coupler (46) that attaches to the inward coupler (24) on the air passage extension tube (22). An air compressor (60) has a compressed air fastener (62) that attaches to the air inlet coupler (44) on the air hose (42). The air compressor is equipped with a power switch (64) that controls the operation of an electrical motor (66). When the power switch is closed, power from a power source (80) is applied to the motor (66) which then allows pressurized air to flow through the air hose (42), the air passage extension tube (22), and into and out of the orifice (16) on the blow-off nozzle (12).