Abstract: An inventory management method and system may be capable of monitoring an inventory by compiling historical data relating to the inventory, defining net inventory needs, and calculating the quantity and/or types of inventory that may be needed to maintain a suitable level of inventory. More than one inventory and respective source may be included in the calculation of the inventory needs. The calculation may determine the inventory needs at a particular location or the inventory that must be maintained at a particular location based at least in part on the historical data, the inventory needs, and the customer's needs. The inventory and/or inventory locations may be consolidated, increased, decreased, and eliminated, as suitable to meet the needs of the customer. The net change in inventory related costs resulting from facility changes such as consolidation, increase, decrease, and elimination may be calculated and optimized.

Abstract: An inventory management method and system may be capable of monitoring an inventory by compiling historical data relating to the inventory, defining net inventory needs, and calculating the quantity and/or types of inventory that may be needed to maintain a suitable level of inventory. More than one inventory and respective source may be included in the calculation of the inventory needs. The calculation may determine the inventory needs at a particular location or the inventory that must be maintained at a particular location based at least in part on the historical data, the inventory needs, and the customer's needs. The inventory and/or inventory locations may be consolidated, increased, decreased, and eliminated, as suitable to meet the needs of the customer. The net change in inventory related costs resulting from facility changes such as consolidation, increase, decrease, and elimination may be calculated and optimized.

Abstract: A base and fixture adapter set-up comprising a bas. The base comprising a main locating surface, an alignment surface, and a second solid surface or stop edge. A compound angle hole in the base for accommodating a clamping bolt and an adapter comprising a corresponding claiming bolt hole. As the clamping bolt is tightened the adapter contacts the main locating surface, then the alignment surface, and finally the stop edge. The adapter for connecting to a plurality of fixtures.

Abstract: A vise with the precision to match the quality expected from a wire electrical discharge machine. A quality vise is provided to locate parts with extreme repeatability from part to part enabling production of parts with exact duplication. With the range of the vise opening a variety of sizes of parts may be held, and with the low compact profile of the vise there is a decrease likelihood of run into interference with the wire electric discharge machine while in the cutting operation. Due to the exposure of water in the cutting operation on the wire electrical discharge machine the vise is made from stainless steel. The vise comprising a body comprising sidewalls and a main alignment surface, the main alignment surface having a length and for contacting a workpiece along its length, with a solid stationary jaw extending from the main alignment surface for contacting the workpiece during clamping of the vise.

Abstract: A tooling set-up to accurately interchange a wide variety of fixtures to be used in a high precision manufacturing process. With the use of an adapter with standard mounting holes custom or standard fixtures could be linked to the machine tool with extreme accuracy in alignment. With the three surface contact achieved by a single clamping pressure, extreme repeatability is built into the design. This system would enable a manufacturing facility to create a more continuous work flow through their Electrical Discharge Machine Department.

Abstract: A vise with the precision to match the quality expected of a Wire Electrical Discharge Machine. With the quality of the vise you can locate parts with extreme repeatability from part to part enabling to produce parts with exact duplication. With the range of the opening you are able to hold a variety of sizes of parts and with the low compact profile you are less likely to run into interference with the machine while in the cutting operation. Due to the exposure of water in the cutting operation on the Wire Electrical Discharge Machine the vise is made from stainless steel and for wear resistance the stainless steel of a heat treatable grade.

Abstract: A hydrogen fluoride/deuterium fluoride chemical laser having low concentration of deactivants is provided by the application of external heat rather than by internal combustion to cause thermal decomposition of the normal diatomic fluorine to convert it to atomic fluorine. This is accomplished by external heating of inert gases that then heat the diatomic fluorine or by directly heating from an external source the diatomic fluorine to form atomic fluorine. The formed atomic fluorine is then mixed with hydrogen and/or deuterium in a laser chamber to produce lasing of the gases when brought together in a conventional manner and therefrom a laser output.