Abstract: A device for adjusting cutting depth for the removal of weld beads inside profile sections such as tubes and the like, comprising a supporting frame (1) of an elongated shape and transverse dimensions suitable for enabling it to be contained inside a profile section or tube (2), the supporting frame (1) being associated, at one end thereof, with an arm or external rod, the device being characterized in that it comprises: —a plurality of rolling elements (3) associated with the supporting frame (1) at a pre-established mutual distance in a longitudinal direction and that partially project out from the body of the same supporting frame and are capable of coming into contact with the inner surface of the profile section or tube (2) in a zone that is diametrically opposite the one whereon the internal weld bead (4) lies; —at least two rollers (5), which are idle, arranged longitudinally at a pre-established distance from each other, and mounted on small frames (6) that are movable in transverse directions with re

Abstract: An automatic tin-adding machine for adding a plurality of tin rods to a molten tin tank comprises a base, two transmission shafts, at least one first flexible transmission member, a plurality of tin rod carrying members, a tin stock detector, a drive and a circuit control system. The base has a tin rod adding opening corresponding to the molten tin tank. The two transmission shafts are pivoted on the base side by side. The at least one first flexible transmission member is sleeved on the two transmission shafts. The tin rod carrying members are fixed to the first flexible transmission member and configured to carry the tin rods. The tin stock detector is configured to detect the stock of tin liquid in the molten tin tank. The drive is connected to one of the transmission shafts. The circuit control system comprises a circuit control unit.

Abstract: A method includes displaying, on a display of a welding torch, a welding parameter in relation to a predetermined threshold range for the welding parameter, a target value for the welding parameter, or some combination thereof as a position of the welding torch changes, an orientation of the welding torch changes, a movement of the welding torch changes, or some combination thereof, to enable a welding operator to perform a welding operation with the welding parameter within the predetermined threshold range, at the target value, or some combination thereof. The welding parameter is associated with the position of the welding torch, the orientation of the welding torch, the movement of the welding torch, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: A welding system includes a motion tracking system comprising a camera having a lens. The welding system also includes a cover disposed over the lens of the camera. The cover is configured to enable infrared light to pass therethrough and to block environmental elements from contacting the lens of the camera. The cover is disposed over the lens of the camera at an angle relative to a face of the camera, and the angle is between approximately 10 and 60 degrees.

Abstract: A device for arc welding with consumable metal wire comprising means (1) for setting a wire speed (Vf) and means (2) for selecting a type of metal transfer regime, the means (1) for setting wire speed (Vf) being manually or digitally operatable by an operator. According to the invention, the means (2) for selecting a type of metal transfer regime interact with the means (1) for setting the wire speed (Vf) so as to allow the operator to set the wire speed (Vf) by operating said means (1) for setting wire speed (Vf) and so as to select automatically, depending on said setting of the wire speed (Vf), a type of metal transfer regime.

Abstract: An arc welding apparatus that imparts a rotational movement to the tip of the consumable electrode to cause molten metal to be thrown by centrifugal force against the sidewall of the slot between metal work pieces being welded. The welding apparatus being configurable to control speed, direction, and/or placement of the electrical arc in relation to the slot. The welding apparatus being configurable to pair with other similar devices and to be cooperatively operated in close proximity and\or on a single weld puddle to accomplish larger and/or complex welds in rapid, repeatable succession.

Abstract: A welding gun assembly having a connection between a diffuser and the inner gun tube which provides increased strength between the diffuser and the gun tube to prevent inadvertent damage to the welding torch and upstream components. The diffuser comprises an engagement portion which engages with, and overlaps, at least a part of a sturdier portion of the inner gun tube. This engagement provides a stronger and more stable connection between the gun tube and the diffuser.

Abstract: A mounting unit includes a mounting part for a mating surface of a basic structure which cannot be welded to the mounting part and a welding element fixed in a through-bore of the mounting part. The welding element corresponds to the bore and has a thickness at least as large as the mounting part. An annular groove is formed in the welding element. A part of the welding element bounding the groove on the outside forms a form-locking connection element expanded outward and fixing the welding element in the bore by a form-locking connection toward the mounting side. A central region radially within the annular groove is a welding surface for the mating surface, is aligned with or protrudes beyond a mounting-side edge region of the bore with an overhang and is aligned with or projects over the form-locking connection element. A production method is also provided.

Abstract: A heating process makes a temperature of joining surfaces Wa and Ta of a pair of metal parts W and T at the start of a first joining process equal to 20% or greater, preferably, 40% or greater of a melting point of material of the metal parts W and T. The heating process makes a heating depth h of the pair of metal parts W and T at the start of the first joining process equal to 1.0 mm or greater.

Abstract: An assembly for processing a work piece using a laser beam, in particular for processing a highly reflective work piece, includes a fiber laser as a laser beam source for producing a pulsed primary laser beam having a bandwidth that is less than 1 nm.

Abstract: A method for cutting a sheet metal blank from a sheet metal strip conveyed in a direction of transport includes the steps: providing a laser cutting device having a laser cutting head movable in the direction of transport and in a y-direction perpendicularly thereto and having a control arrangement for controlling the movement of the laser cutting head along a cutting path, continuously measuring a first distance of a first strip edge of the sheet metal strip from a fixed first measurement point in the y-direction by a first distance measuring arrangement provided upstream of the laser cutting device, transmitting first measured distance values to the control arrangement, calculating a corrected cutting path with use of a predefined cutting path and the first measured distance values by the control arrangement, and producing a cut in the sheet metal strip by moving the laser cutting head along the corrected cutting path.

Abstract: A laser ablation system and methods are disclosed for performing material analysis. The laser ablation system includes a sample chamber which holds and encloses a sample material to be ablated; a laser source that produces a laser beam which is directed into the sample chamber to a surface of the sample material to cause laser ablation; a laser measuring device which is physically attached to the sample chamber to measure a power/energy value of the laser beam; and a material analyzing module that is coupled to the sample chamber to receive the ablated material from laser ablation of the sample material.

Abstract: An artificial turf trimmer used to trim damaged and worn out artificial turf strands includes a load cradle to place and unwind a roll of artificial turf to be trimmed, a series of rollers set at an angle to maintain the length of the artificial turf to be trimmed tightly stretched, a brush to raise the turf strands, a vacuum pressure apparatus to maintain the turf strands raised during the trimming, a trimming mechanism that moves laterally to trim the damaged portion of the artificial turf strands, and a roll up cradle to wind the trimmed turf for further handling. The artificial turf to be trimmed moves along the different components of the artificial turf trimmer in a conveyance manner. Suitable trimming mechanisms may include a laser jet cutter or, alternatively, a water jet cutter. Alternative to the series of rollers, a cutting table may be provided.

Abstract: A laser processing head for processing workpieces by a laser beam discharged from the laser processing head, comprising a shielding housing secured to the laser processing head for shielding the laser beam, the shielding housing being open at a workpiece side and being formed by a plurality of shielding sheets which are supported independently of each other so as to be resiliently movable relative to the laser processing head in a direction of the laser beam and a parallelogram bearing that secures the shielding sheets to a housing carrier of the shielding housing.

Abstract: A calibration tool includes a calibration tip. The calibration tool may be for a welding training system or some other welding system. The calibration tool also includes a first marker disposed a first distance from the calibration tip and a second marker disposed a second distance from the first marker. The second distance is adjustable during calibration.

Abstract: A welding system includes a protective cover selectively movable between a first position and a second position. While in the first position the protective cover is configured to block environmental elements from contacting a display, and while in the second position the protective cover is not configured to block environmental elements from contacting the display. The welding system also includes control circuitry configured to detect whether the protective cover is in the first position or the second position.

Abstract: A system and method for solid state metal plate repair is provided. A solid state metal plate repair system may comprise a drill, a cutter and a plug. The plug may be configured to fill a void created by the cutter. The plug may also be configured to create a metallurgical bond with the metal plate during a repair operation. The plug may also be configured to shear from the drill (e.g., drive motor) when an expected rise in torque indicates a sufficient bond has been achieved in the repair. The systems and methods described herein may be used on specialty alloys wherein other repair methods are undesirable.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the disclosure may include systems, methods, and apparatus for locating and drilling closed holes of a gas turbine component. According to an example embodiment, the method can include receiving position data associated with one or more holes in a gas turbine component; receiving predefined hole position data from manufacturing data associated with the gas turbine component; determining at least one missing hole, based at least in part on comparing the received position data to the predefined hole position data; and drilling at least one hole in the gas turbine component corresponding to the determined at least one missing hole.

Abstract: A method of repairing defects in a casting formed from non-weldable or difficult-to-weld alloys is disclosed. The method includes removing the defect from the casting thereby forming a cavity in the casting, placing a filler material in the cavity and fusion welding the filler material in the cavity. The fusion welding produces surface cracks on the casting and sub-surface cracks in the casting. The method then includes brazing at least some of the surface cracks on the casting and processing the casting with a hot isostatic pressure (HIP) process to close at least some of the sub-surface cracks in the casting.

Abstract: A method for producing a housing is provided. In a first method step, connecting a material plate, having a main extension plane in each case, of the first, second and third material, respectively, in the first and second connection regions, the first and second connection region extending parallel to the main extension planes of the material plates in each case; in a second connection step, processing the interconnected material plates in order to produce the first, second and third zones of the housing.

Abstract: A method for assembling an airfoil includes pressing a blade body together with at least one of a blade sheath and a blade cover between a plunger and a die base to join the blade body to the blade sheath and/or the blade cover. The method can include transferring heat from the plunger and/or the die base to at least one of the blade body, the blade sheath and the blade cover to cure an adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention describes a system for framing and sheathing wall panels. The system comprises a framing jig, sheathing jig, computer, carriage, photoelectric eyes, pneumatic or hydraulic rams, solenoids and other triggers, controls, switches, and banks of nail guns. The system can be quickly or automatically adjusted for building walls with various sized studs, stud spacing, and for building walls of varying height. The system helps to automate the framing process, which increases speed, accuracy, and decreases wasted materials. This quickly and safely produces squared panels with precise stud placement by means of a framing jig and stud brackets, reducing the time needed to assemble walls.

Abstract: An interface structure that is constituted by a first, U-shaped toothed pivot, which can be associated in an upper region, by way of a jaw connection, with a fixing element with the interposition of a first bush for centering. The first toothed pivot is rendered axially integral in a lower region with a fastening element that can be associated with an underlying device for compensating the misalignment in automatic locking systems for the mounting of blanks.

Abstract: There is provided a machining apparatus in which movement of a machining point is a little, restriction on the machining operation of an articulated robot is a little and movement of a worker for the teaching operation is a little. The machining apparatus has an articulated robot which is controlled in attitude according to a teaching operation and has a catch instrument for catching a workpiece at an arm tip thereof, and a machining unit equipped at a fixed portion located within an arm reachable zone of the articulated robot, wherein the machining unit has a working tool having a profiling portion where a machining target portion of the workpiece caught by the catch instrument of the articulated robot is pressed according to the attitude control of the articular robot, and a floating mechanism that pushes the working tool in a press direction of the workpiece.

Abstract: A tool changer comprises a turret with a plurality of grips for holding tools such that the turret is turned to index a desired tool to change the tools. The front and rear surfaces of the turret are covered by front and rear covers, respectively. A projection or a recess which defines a passage for cutting fluid is formed in an outer rear surface portion of the rear cover at portions above and/or on each lateral side of a turret mechanism portion.

Abstract: Methods of finishing an edge of a glass sheet comprise the step of machining the edge of the glass sheet into a predetermined cross-sectional profile along a plane taken transverse to the edge of the glass sheet with an initial average edge strength ESi. The methods also include the step of finishing the edge with at least one finishing member, such as an endless belt, without substantially changing a shape of the predetermined cross-sectional profile. In one example, a wet slurry including an abrasive can be applied to at least one of a finishing member and the edge of the glass sheet. After finishing the edge, example finished average edge strengths ESf can be at least about 250 MPa. In addition or alternatively, in another example, the ratio ESf/ESi can be within a range of from about 1.6 to about 5.6.

Abstract: A device for the injection of CMP slurry used in chemical mechanical polishing includes a main body and an outputting member. The main body has an applying end and is configured to be driven to swing over a to-be-polished surface. The outputting member has a channel a plurality of spraying holes communicated with the channel. The channel extends along a central axis. The spraying holes are arranged on the outputting member along a route, and each of the spraying holes faces the to-be-polished surface. The outputting member is pivotally connected to the applying end, so that slurry flows in the channel and is delivered to the to-be-polished surface through the spraying holes. The device for the injection of CMP slurry can evenly distribute the slurry and properly control the slurry in terms of using amount, direction and coverage, and is easy to clean and maintain.

Abstract: An improved shot blasting blade is disclosed with an attachment portion designed to slide into a radial slot in a shot blasting wheel. The blade has rails that contactingly ride on a top surface of the wheel just outside the slot, and two sets of opposed runners that extend into the slot and contact the top inner surface of the slot.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to polycrystalline diamond compacts (“PDCs”) and methods of fabricating such PDCs. In an embodiment, a PDC includes a substrate and a preformed polycrystalline diamond table including an interfacial surface bonded to the substrate and an opposing working surface. The preformed polycrystalline diamond table includes a proximal region extending from the interfacial surface to an intermediate location within the preformed polycrystalline diamond table that includes a metallic infiltrant infiltrated from the substrate, and a distal region extending from the working surface to the intermediate location that is substantially free of the metallic infiltrant. A boundary exists between the proximal and distal regions that has a nonplanar irregular profile characteristic of the metallic infiltrant having been infiltrated into the preformed polycrystalline diamond table.

Abstract: An abrasive article useful for finishing painted or clear coated surfaces is disclosed. The abrasive article included a structured abrasive layer disposed on a backing that is adhesively attached to nonwoven layer useful for providing conformability and attachment to a hook layer. The structured abrasive layer includes a central aperture and a plurality of surrounding apertures.

Abstract: A device used to smooth a material's surface with abrasion. More specifically, the device is in the form of a glove or mitten with an abrasive layer that is placed over, and secured on, a user's hand to protect the user's hand and to provide an agile and flexible range of motion while sanding a material's surface.

Abstract: An earth-boring tool having at least one cutting element with a multi-friction cutting face provides for the steering of formation cuttings as the cuttings slide across the cutting face. The multi-friction cutting element includes a diamond table bonded to a substrate of superabrasive material. The diamond table has a cutting face formed thereon with a cutting edge extending along a periphery of the cutting face. The cutting face has a first area having an average surface finish roughness less than an average surface finish roughness of a second area of the cutting face, the two areas separated by a boundary having a proximal end proximate a tool crown and a distal end remote from the tool crown.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench with strength enhancing structural design includes a body including a grip end and a driving head. The driving head includes a fixed jaw and a movable jaw. The movable jaw engages and is operably movable in a groove. The groove includes two lateral walls facing oppositely and spacing from each other. Each of the two lateral walls includes a first edge and a second edge. The first edges of the two lateral walls face oppositely and are separated by a space. The first and second edges of each of the two lateral walls have a common edge and an included angle less than 90 degrees. The movable jaw includes two slopped edges corresponding to and abutting against the second edges of the two lateral walls.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes a handle, a head, a slidable jaw. The head is formed at one end of the handle and includes a fixed jaw, a sliding rail, and a receiving slot. The slidable jaw is slidably disposed in the sliding rail and includes a gripping portion and a reinforced portion. The reinforced portion is formed at a side edge of the gripping portion. The gripping portion has a gripping surface, and the reinforced portion has a first reinforced surface. The first reinforced surface is connected with the gripping surface to form a first included angle greater than 90 degrees. A worm gear is received in the receiving slot and engaged with the slidable jaw.

Abstract: A device that converts an existing power tool to apply a rotational force to a spring of a rollup or overhead door counterbalancing mechanism. The device has a rotatable driven gear mounted in a casting that carries a power transmitting structure. The casting and the driven gear have slots with an open end for accommodating the shaft of the counterbalancing mechanism. A removable novel coupling structure inserts into the driven gear and connects the driven gear to the winding cone of a spring so that rotation of the driven gear will apply rotational force to the spring. The casting with the driven gear is connected to the body of an existing power tool in place of the original tool head. A motor in the existing power tool body is connected to the power transmitting structure in the casting to rotate the driven gear.

Abstract: A rotational impact tool including: a motor; a spindle; a hammer; a first resilient member; and an anvil. The motor generates a drive force. The spindle rotates in a rotating direction upon transmission of the drive force from the motor. The spindle has an axis extending in an axial direction that includes a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The hammer moves in the rotational direction and in the axial direction relative to the spindle to generate a rotational impact force. The first resilient member urges the hammer in the first direction. The anvil transmits the rotational impact force to an end bit. The rotational impact tool further includes a second resilient member. The second resilient member is disposed at a position radially outward of the first resilient member and is configured to abut the hammer when the hammer moves in the second direction.

Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, a tool may comprise an output shaft configured to rotate about an axis, the output shaft including a socket mount having a tip and a solid root, and a socket retainer including (i) a retaining pin coupled to the tip of the socket mount and configured to move perpendicularly to the axis between a releasing position in which the retaining pin is located entirely within a first space formed in the tip and a retaining position in which the retaining pin extends outwardly through a first aperture formed in the tip and opening to the first space and (ii) a release pin coupled to the tip of the socket mount and configured to move along the axis to cause the retaining pin to move between the releasing position and the retaining position.

Abstract: Provided is a motor-driven screwdriver configured such that the upper limit value of transmittable rotational driving force differs between forward and backward rotation. The motor-driven screwdriver has a bit holder and a rotational driving force transmission device for transmitting rotational driving force to the bit holder. The rotational driving force transmission device has a driving member, a driven member having through-holes, power transmission members held in the through-holes, respectively, and an urging member urging the power transmission members inward. Each through-hole is provided such that a through-hole center axis passing through a center between a forward rotation guide surface and backward rotation guide surface of the through-hole does not intersect a rotation center axis, whereby the force with which the power transmission member is pushed radially outward is made to differ between forward and backward rotation.

Abstract: An angle wrench has a simple structure and is capable of accurately measuring rotation angle. The angle wrench is used for tightening an object to be tightened by means of the rotation angle method, and includes a handle having a grip; a head section having a tightening head for tightening the object to be tightened, and a tail section that extends from the tightening head pivotally supported with respect to the handle via a head pin; torque-detecting mechanisms for detecting when the torque for tightening the object being tightened reaches the specified torque; and a rotation angle-measuring section for measuring the rotation angle of the angle wrench in a tightening action, on the basis of the angular velocity of the angle wrench around the axis of the object being tightened, after the torque-detecting mechanism has detected that the specified torque has been reached.

Abstract: An adjustable dismantling tool for annular member is provided. A handle has opposing first end and second end and an axial direction passing through the first and second ends. A first main body is disposed at the second end and radially unmovable relative to the axial direction. A second main body is rotatably assembled with the first main body, radially unmovable relative to the axial direction and radially formed with a plurality of guiding troughs relative to the axial direction. Each of movable members has a guiding block slidably disposed in corresponding guiding trough. Each of connecting arms is disposed between the first and second main bodies, pivoted to the first main body and one of the guiding block to respectively form a first pivoting portion and a second pivoting portion, and swingable about the axial direction with the first pivoting portion as the center.

Abstract: An apparatus to install or remove tension coil springs from spring seat. Apparatus spans beyond the length of a tension coil spring allowing connection to spring ends with a loop and or hook on a threaded shaft. Applying a turning force to threaded shaft will stretch spring to a longer length allowing removal of spring from spring seat. A turning force in opposite direction retracts spring to shorter length allowing installation of spring to spring seat.

Abstract: An assist device includes a plurality of links that are connected to each other at connection junctions. A terminal link of the plurality of links includes a handle connection attached thereon. Another terminal link of the plurality of links includes a connection structure attaching a device to be passed about an object.

Abstract: A tool, such as a multipurpose tool, is provided that is designed to receive a separate tool member configured to be installed after assembly of the tool. In this regard, the tool may have a retention mechanism configured to accept a separate tool member. A method of installing a tool member onto a tool is also provided. Also provided is a tool that includes a release mechanism to allow tool members to fold into the tool whereby the release mechanism is actuatable by tabs positioned on the sides of the handles outside of the path of travel of the tool member.

Abstract: A method and device for automatically raising and lowering a large and/or heavy object, for example an icehouse, comprising a body having a first cylindrical end configured for insertion into a chuck of a portable drill and a second opposing body end configured for connection with a winch shaft wherein activating the portable drill will rotate the first and second ends and thus rotate the winch shaft to raise or lower an icehouse. The second end is adapted with a substantially flat outer facing surface having an integral cavity therein. The cavity is machined for engagement with the winch shaft and to efficiently transfer torque from the drill to the winch device for winding up or letting out a winch cable and thus raising or lower a large object connected to the winch system.

Abstract: A trigger assembly used in a pneumatic tool that includes a valve unit blocking removably a flow channel, includes a driving member, a trigger member and a positioning unit. The driving member is movable for actuating the valve unit to gradually unblock the flow channel. The trigger member is pressable to move relative to a tool body of the pneumatic tool and the driving member to drive movement of the driving member. The positioning unit includes first and second positioning structures interengaged for providing an indication when the trigger member is pressed to move the driving member to a certain position.

Abstract: A storage compartment sleeve structure in a tool shank comprising: an operation unit with a pin; a tool shank linking the operation unit and developing at least a tool compartment; a tool shank sleeve enveloping the tool shank and developing a positioning through hole securely penetrated by the pin. As such, the storage compartment sleeve structure in a tool shank is easily and fast opened or closed for removal or accommodation of spare parts and provides a tool shank with flexible lengths based on operation states for adjustable and selectable torque.

Abstract: A tool box has a casing and a buckle module. The casing has two bodies connected with each other. The buckle module is mounted on the bodies and has a buckle base mounted on one of the bodies, a fastening base mounted on the other body, a fastening unit, a torsion spring and an abutting unit. The fastening base has an engagement portion. The fastening unit is pivotally mounted on the buckle base and has a hook portion hooked on the engagement portion. The torsion spring recess is formed on the fastening unit. The mounting pin protrudes out from the fastening unit. The torsion spring is mounted around the mounting pin and abuts the torsion spring recess. The abutting unit is mounted on the buckle base and abuts the torsion spring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a module system comprising a case and a number of boxes. Each box is defined by a cross-sectional area of an opening of the respective box. The case has a case lid and a case bottom part. The case lid and the case bottom part forms an interior space within the case, and the boxes are to be stored in the interior space of the case. The cross-sectional area of one box is approximately a multiple (n) of any cross-sectional area of any of the number of boxes that are to be stored in the interior space of the case. The case lid is provided with sealing means that sealingly fits over and in abutment with an upper surface of at least one box, with the case in closed position, when the boxes are stored in the interior space of the case.

Abstract: A tool box is provided, including a board member and a connecting member. Each lateral face of the board member is formed with a first connecting portion, and a mounting hole is disposed in each first connecting portion. Two ends of the mounting hole are respectively formed with a second connecting portion. Each second connecting portion is detachably assembled in the mounting hole. The board member can be connected with another board member through the connecting members, and each lateral side can be connected with the board members.

Abstract: A tool holder designed to attach to a vertical structure, such as a wall or a common pegboard storage attachment board, and designed for use with common hand tools such as screwdrivers. The tool holder has at least one and optionally, a plurality of front facing slots to allow for ease of loading. The slots have side walls which taper at varying angles in order to accommodate various tool dimensions. The surface of the tool holder to position the tool in the plumb position, or can be designed to position the tools in a leaning position in order to create a biased center of gravity and provide for improved stability. The tool holder has uniquely designed attachment mechanisms for secure attachment onto varying dimensions of common pegboard thicknesses, and common pegboard mounting hole diameters.