Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a pilger mill having a crankshaft driving rolls with a reciprocating motion to reduce a tube over a mandrel. A linear sensor coupled to the mandrel supplies a mandrel position signal. A rotary sensor coupled to the crankshaft supplies a crankshaft angle signal. A processor for combining the mandrel position signal and the crankshaft angle signal provides a mandrel motion signal characteristic of the tube reduction.

Abstract: A creping adhesive formulation comprising 10-100% by weight of a polymer or copolymer having a Tg greater than 50.degree. C.

Abstract: A bonding apparatus for eutectically bonding tape leads to semiconductors and other substrates includes four separate bonding rails for applying heat. The bonding rails have a preselected distribution of mass along their length in order to compensate for uneven heating characteristics which are normally observed in linear heating elements. Usually, four such heat elements are orthogonally arranged at the bottom ends of four electric power buses. By attaching the heating elements to adjacent power buses, and coupling diagonally opposed pairs of the power buses to the positive and negative polarity of a current source, substantially uniform heating of all four elements may be achieved. The ability to provide uniform heating is critical for properly forming eutectic bonds.

Abstract: An applique of a prepatterned film of alpha particle resistant material, such as polyimide, is applied to a semiconductor wafer. The prepatterned film covers only the critical areas e.g. those affected by alpha particle impingement. Bond pads and scribe streets are not covered by the applique.

Abstract: An improved film carrier for affixing both two and three layer films used in tape automated bonding processes for the manufacture of semiconductor devices is disclosed. The carrier uses pegs to substantially match the sprocket holes in the film, thereby eliminating distortion in the film or the leads wires affixed in the film caused by prior art structures which force the film strips between holes to be bent in placing the film in the carrier.

Abstract: A suspension for a rigid front axle assembly (28) of an articulated mining truck (10) includes a bolster plate (30) upon which the axle assembly is fixedly cradled, a spherical or swivel bearing assembly (36) connecting the front end of the bolster plate to the chassis of the vehicle, and a hollow unitary elastomeric block (70) that is mounted to resiliently couple the rear end of the bolster plate to the chassis. The elastomeric block is preferably elongate and longitudinally oriented, and the block has a cavity that extends longitudinally through its center that is aligned with a longitudinal axis (A-A) through the spherical bearing. The elongate walls thus provided at the sides of the elastomeric block are sufficiently flexible to bulge outwardly when the axle assembly oscillates about the longitudinal axis A-A.

Abstract: A quick-coupling locking mechanism is provided comprising a C-shaped attachment means (2) which is secured to a service module (C) of any type and a toggle linkage assembly which is secured to a service vehicle (B). The C-shaped attachment means (2) is formed to define a lifting hook (3) at its top and a holding hook (4) at its bottom. The linkage assembly includes a horizontal lifting bar (5) for engagement with the lifting hook (3) and a horizontal holding bar (6) for engagement with the holding hook (4). The linkage assembly is selectively operable to move the lifting bar (5) into secure engagement with the lifting hook (3) to raise the service module (C) such that the holding hook (4) is brought into engagement with the holding bar (6). The linkage assembly further includes separating means (21) responsive to the movement of the assembly to force the lifting bar (5) away from the holding bar (6) to lock the lifting bar (5) and the holding bar (6) into secure engagement with the attachment means (2).