Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insulating electrification plate ferrite applicator for a dipole lightning rod. The ferrite applicator may include a compression air generation unit configured to generate and charge compressed air, a storage tank connected to the compression air generation unit and configured to stored a ferrite coating material, an applicator body equipped with a turntable configured to rotatably support an electrification plate and an operation control unit, a spray nozzle unit installed on top of the applicator body and configured to spray and supply the ferrite coating material, and a location tracking unit configured to guide the spray nozzle unit so that the spray nozzle unit performs a straight-line reciprocating motion horizontally and vertically.

Abstract: A gas assisted liquid spray nozzle assembly having a nozzle body that defines a mixing zone, a liquid inlet communicating with the mixing zone from a side thereof, and a pressurized gas inlet communicating with the mixing chamber from an upstream end. The liquid inlet includes a liquid inlet extension and diffuser post extending transversely into the mixing zone having a liquid extension passageway and a closed downstream end that defines an internal impingement surface disposed on a central axis of the mixing zone against which liquid impinges and is transversely directed into the mixing zone for atomization by pressurized gas directed centrally through the mixing zone from the gas inlet. The spray nozzle assembly includes a barrel extension zone downstream of said mixing zone with a spray tip for directing the atomized liquid in a predetermined spray pattern.

Abstract: An adhesive dispensing module and method of spraying a plurality of droplets of a liquid adhesive includes a dispenser assembly and a nozzle. The nozzle includes a nozzle body, a dispersion baffle, and at least one channel. The nozzle body includes a nozzle outlet for discharging a liquid adhesive and at least partially defines a gas inlet, a gas outlet, and a gas passage extending therebetween. The dispersion baffle is positioned within the gas passage to define a dispersion chamber and a consolidation chamber. The at least one channel extends through the dispersion baffle to fluidly connect the dispersion chamber to the consolidation chamber to restrict the pressurized gas received within the dispersion chamber and distribute the pressurized gas into the consolidation chamber according to a predetermined flow distribution. Thereby, the pressurized gas sprays a plurality of droplets of the liquid adhesive according to a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a fluid delivery pod includes a first surface, a second surface that opposes the first surface, a reservoir body, an outlet port, a heating structure, and a valve assembly. The reservoir body is between the first and the second surfaces. The reservoir body is configured to house a fluid. The outlet port is positioned on a surface of the pod. The surface is between the first and the second surfaces. The heating structure is thermally coupled to the fluid housed within the reservoir body. The heating structure wirelessly receives energy from an energy source that is external to the fluid delivery pod. The wirelessly received energy heats the fluid housed within the reservoir body. In response to an application of compression forces on the first and the second surfaces, the valve assembly dispenses the heated fluid through the outlet port and out of the fluid delivery pod.

Abstract: A dispenser system including a storage container a medium, having an outlet valve, a dispenser module having a medium chamber, a pumping device that is actuated to discharge medium from the medium chamber and having an inlet valve, and an actuating device. The medium chamber is a sealed chamber having a variable volume, and the dispenser module is coupled to the storage container to fill the medium chamber. During filling, the inlet valve and the outlet valve are opened such that the medium chamber communicates with the storage container. The actuating device has a magnet and a magnetic or magnetizable element interacting therewith for a volume change of the medium chamber. The actuating device causes a volume of the medium chamber to be enlarged to produce a differential pressure between the medium chamber and the storage container to convey medium out of the storage container into the medium chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluid dispensing devices for use in dispensing different liquids (e.g., bleach and bleach activator) from a bottle having first and second compartments. To minimize the presence of mixed composition residually present within the fluid dispensing device, it may be helpful to delay mixing. Separate dip tubes may be provided to pull liquid from the separate compartments, each with its own separate pump. Each pump may deliver the separate compositions to a spray nozzle of the device through separate delivery tubes (e.g., from the pumps to the nozzle). In other embodiments, a single delivery tube, and/or a single pump may be provided, e.g., where the volume of mixed composition that may be present in such pump and/or delivery tube may be sufficiently small so as to still provide overall desired efficacy characteristics. Dual delivery tube configurations may eliminate any need to prime the device by spraying out old, residual mixed composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fluid dispensing devices for use in dispensing different liquids (e.g., bleach and bleach activator) from a bottle having first and second compartments. To minimize the presence of mixed composition residually present within the fluid dispensing device, it may be helpful to delay mixing. Separate dip tubes may be provided to pull liquid from the separate compartments, each with its own separate pump. Each pump may deliver the separate compositions to a spray nozzle of the device through separate delivery tubes (e.g., from the pumps to the nozzle). In other embodiments, a single delivery tube, and/or a single pump may be provided, e.g., where the volume of mixed composition that may be present in such pump and/or delivery tube may be sufficiently small so as to still provide overall desired efficacy characteristics. Dual delivery tube configurations may eliminate any need to prime the device by spraying out old, residual mixed composition.

Abstract: A system includes a production process information system configured to be installed within a service shop, an air supply flow meter configured to detect air flow to a first manual sprayer and send the detected air flow to the production process information system, and a coating material flow meter configured to detect fluid flow to the first manual sprayer and send the detected fluid flow to the production process information system. The production process information system is configured to determine sprayer usage parameters based on the air flow and the fluid flow.

Abstract: A droplet generation device comprising a reservoir split into at least two regions by a substantially liquid impermeable barrier, a perforate membrane connecting one of said regions, containing, in use, the liquid to be dispensed, to the atmosphere, such that vibration of the membrane causes the liquid to be ejected through the perforate membrane into the atmosphere, and a pressure control system consisting of one or more valves in which at least one valve vents gas into the reservoir in response to a pressure difference, ?Pin, across it that is less than zero, and at least one valve is connected to a non-liquid-containing region of the reservoir and vents gas out of the reservoir in response to a pressure difference, ?Pout, across it that is greater than ?Pin, where ?Pin and ?Pout are the absolute pressure of the gas in the reservoir minus the absolute atmospheric pressure outside of the reservoir.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for producing substantially uniform droplets. The system includes a fluid reservoir vessel defining a fluid reservoir, a separation membrane at one end of the fluid reservoir, at least one capillary channel at an opposite end of the fluid reservoir, a solution dispenser, and a piezo actuator in contact with a separation membrane. The separation membrane has a thickness greater than about 0.2 mm, and the solution dispenser maintains the fluid reservoir filled with fluid such that the fluid simultaneously contacts the separation membrane and the capillary channel. The solution dispenser maintains the fluid reservoir under pressure to create a fluid stream exiting the capillary. The piezo actuator is in contact with the separation membrane on a side opposite that in contact with the fluid, and the piezo actuator transfers a pressure wave through the fluid in the fluid reservoir to break up the fluid stream into uniform droplets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are presented. A first roller has a sensor that senses a speed of the workpiece while the workpiece is in contact with the first roller and moving relative to the first roller causing the first roller to rotate. The sensor senses the speed of the workpiece from a rotation of the first roller. A second roller causes the sealant on the second roller to be applied to a surface of the workpiece when the workpiece is in contact with the second roller and moving relative to the second roller. The second roller is rotationally linked to the first roller. A third roller causes the sealant on the surface of the workpiece to spread on the surface when the workpiece is in contact with the third roller and moving relative to the third roller. The third roller is rotationally linked to the second roller.

Abstract: An adhesive dispensing system and method of dispensing liquid material are disclosed. The adhesive dispensing system includes an adhesive dispensing module receiving hot melt adhesive through the inlet at a low pressure and rapidly developing high pressure at an outlet to thereby jet the hot melt adhesive therefrom. The system also includes a pressure container containing a supply of hot melt adhesive and configured to melt or maintain a heated temperature of the hot melt adhesive. A low pressure liquid passageway communicates between the adhesive dispensing module and the pressure container. The system also includes a pressurized air source in fluid communication with the adhesive dispensing module to operate the adhesive dispensing module by moving a piston to generate high pressure at the outlet of a nozzle for jetting hot melt adhesive as a discrete volume toward a substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a round type ferrite applicator for a dipole lightning rod. The ferrite applicator may include a compression air generation unit configured to generate and charge compressed air, a flat plate type base plate extended in a specific length, a piston assembly installed in the base plate and configured to perform a straight-line reciprocating motion, a control unit configured to transfer the compressed air from the compression air generation unit to the piston assembly and to control an electric operation, a movable plate connected to the piston assembly and configured to support the bottom of the electrification tube and to have an accommodation groove for accommodating a ferrite coating pad formed in the movable plate, and an elastic pressurization means placed over the movable plate and configured to elastically pressurize the top of the electrification tube and simultaneously guide the electrification tube so that the electrification tube rotates.

Abstract: An optical fiber re-coating device of the invention includes an optical fiber coater that includes: an inner glass opening-and-closing unit including: a pair of glass members having grooves formed thereon; and a pair of mounting tables which are coupled to each other via a first hinge; and an outer opening-and-closing unit including: a pair of covers which are coupled to each other via a second hinge, one of the paired covers having a magnet provided therein, the other of the paired covers having a magnet catch provided therein, the magnet and the magnet catch facing each other when the paired covers are in a closed state; and light sources that cure a resin used to coat an optical fiber provided in the inner glass opening-and-closing unit and are provided in the respective paired covers.

Abstract: Systems and methods directed to the art of transferring a fluid, such as to a work surface, are provided. A fluid applicator capable of being received within a standard hobby knife handle and used to apply a desired amount of fluid to a work surface. The fluid applicator has a loop end for collecting, supporting, and depositing a fluid.

Abstract: An installation for impregnating a porous substrate by transfer of powder, including an area for storing the powder, and an endless conveyor capable of being moved, which includes an external surface containing cavities. The external surface of the conveyor delimits an edge of the storage area to fill said cavities with the powder. The installation comprises a positioner for holding the porous substrate in contact with a fraction of the conveyor length, to seal cavities containing the powder. A drive device enabling to move the conveyor and the porous substrate, and means for displacing the powder are arranged opposite said fraction of the conveyor length, to at least partly displace a portion of the powder across the porous substrate.

Abstract: A mask tensioning apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mask tensioning apparatus includes: i) a clamp supporting a mask sheet disposed on the mask frame to couple the mask sheet to the mask frame and ii) a tensioner connected to the clamp and applying a tensioning force to the clamp to fix the mask sheet fixed by the clamp to the mask. The clamp may be arranged in a substantially vertical or oblique direction with regard to the elongation direction of the mask sheet, thereby supporting the mask sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for ensuring even and consistent application of a treating agent onto a fiber web. The method of the invention improves coating agent deposition process such that the fiber web is evenly coated using less raw material by improving the deposition method and atomization quality, better control of the deposition rate and improving the adhesion properties. The method collects a treating agent in a chamber directing the agent through a linear continuous nozzle onto a fiber web. The treating agent is electrostatically charged and ultrasonically nebulized before being directed towards the fiber web.

Abstract: A multiple stent structure including a plurality of stent bodies arranged end to end in which adjacent stent bodies of the structure are connected by a severable connecting portion disposed between the adjacent stent bodies is disclosed. A method of coating a plurality of stents including depositing a coating on the multiple stent structure and severing the severable connecting portions to disconnect the plurality of stent bodies is disclosed.

Abstract: A foam for use in a lost-foam casting process utilized in the manufacture of a component for a gas turbine engine, the foam having a void fraction less than or equal to ninety five percent, is disclosed. The foam may include a first layer comprising polymer foam having an open-cell structure and a void fraction greater than ninety five percent. A second layer, comprising adhesive, may be adhered to the first layer. A third layer comprising particulate material may be adhered to the second layer.

Abstract: A battery-powered, modular surgical device comprising an electrically powered surgical instrument that requires a pre-determined minimum amount of electrical energy to complete a surgical procedure, and a power module assembly that has a battery that powers the surgical instrument and has a current state of electrical charge, and a control circuit that is electrically coupled to the battery and the surgical instrument and has a memory and a microprocessor. The microprocessor determines the current state of electrical charge of the battery, compares the current state of electrical charge to the pre-determined minimum amount of electrical energy, permits the battery to discharge if the current state of electrical charge is above the pre-determined minimum amount of electrical energy, and maintains the battery in a non-discharge state if the current state of electrical charge is below the pre-determined minimum amount of electrical energy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a capacitive micro-machined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) device comprising a first electrode (112) on a substrate (110) and a second electrode (122) embedded in an electrically insulating membrane, the first electrode and the membrane being separated by a cavity (130) formed by the removal of a sacrificial material (116) in between the first electrode and the membrane, the method comprising forming a membrane portion (22) on the second electrode and a further membrane portion (24) extending from the membrane portion towards the substrate alongside the sacrificial material, wherein the respective thicknesses the membrane portion and the further membrane portion exceed the thickness of the sacrificial material prior to forming said cavity. A CMUT device manufactured in accordance with this method and an apparatus comprising such a CMUT device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A screening apparatus includes a plurality of spaced apart parallel beams and a plurality of screen panels mounted to the beams to form a planar screening surface. The panels are mounted to the beams by fixing members that extend in the longitudinal direction of the beams and that engage side edges of the panels. The fixing members have a pair of upstanding, longitudinal rails that are spaced apart to define a longitudinal gap between them and the panels are mounted to the beams by engagement between side edges of each panel with a rail of a fixing member. The side edges of each panel include an overhang that overlies an upper end of each rail and that extends into the gap between the rails. The rails and the overhang include locating gaps to receive a locking member to locate panels relative to the fixing members.

Abstract: A screening apparatus includes a plurality of spaced apart, substantially parallel beams and a plurality of screen panels mounted to the beams to form a planar screening surface. Elongate side walls are provided on opposite sides of the screening apparatus and side edges of edge panels extend in close facing relationship to the side walls. Elongate side clamps are mounted to the side walls and have a bottom edge for bearing against an upper surface of the side edge of the edge panels. The side edges of the edge panels include locating gaps and the side clamps include projections, whereby the projections are received within the locating gaps to locate the edge panels relative to the side clamps against movement of the edge panels lengthwise of the side clamps.

Abstract: A powder processing apparatus includes a vessel. The vessel has an interior chamber that includes top and bottom regions, and a gas outlet to the exterior of the vessel. A wall divides the bottom region into first and second sub-regions, with the top region extending above the wall. First and second porous plates divide the first and second sub-regions such that there are first and second manifold regions below the first and second porous plates. The first and second gas manifold regions include first and second gas inlets from the exterior of the vessel.

Abstract: A multi-deck screening assembly includes a plurality of vertically-stacked downwardly-sloping screen decks, each with grading apertures through which under-sized material may pass, while over-sized material passes over a lower discharge end of each screen deck. The screen decks are mounted on a common frame, which is mounted on a chassis and provided with vibration device. The screen decks include an upper deck, an intermediate deck below for receiving under-sized material from the upper deck, and a lower deck below the intermediate deck for receiving under-sized material from the intermediate screen deck. A first chassis-mounted stockpile conveyor receives over-sized material from the lower deck, a second chassis-mounted stockpile conveyor receives over-sized material from the intermediate deck, and a third stockpile conveyor receives over-sized material from the upper deck.

Abstract: A selective sorting method in order to identify and sort material objects of different natures, sizes and shapes having the form of a pile is described. The method is characterized in that the choice of a gripping zone, associated with an object contained in the pile to be sorted, is carried out automatically, and in that the defining of the nature of the object associated with this gripping zone is carried out using at least one sensor that measures at least one electromagnetic radiation emitted by this object. A device able to implement such a method is also described.

Abstract: A selective sorting method is described to identify and sort material objects of different natures, sizes and shapes having the form of a pile. The method is characterized in that the attribution of the nature of the object to be sorted includes in capturing at least one two-dimensional image wherein the object appears, using at least one sensor for electromagnetic radiation and in diffusing at least one of the two-dimensional images on a display screen that can be observed by an operator, the operator attributing a nature to the object viewed. A device able to implement the method is also described.

Abstract: A method for providing machine-readable final destination information on mail includes the steps of electronically receiving address information of a final destination for the mail from a sender located at a mail drop box and using an interface device located at the mail drop box. A machine-readable code containing information relating to the final destination of the mail is electronically generated and then printed on a label using a label printer located at the mail drop box. The printed label is presented to the sender at the drop box so that the sender can adhere the printed label to the mail prior to inserting the mail into the drop box. Machine-readable scanners read the machine-readable code on the label to sort the mail for delivery and then mail carriers deliver the mail to the delivery point indicated by the machine-readable code on the label.

Abstract: Compression molded articles employing circumferential surfaces having friction-enhancing patterns to contact substrates during wet chemical processes are disclosed. An article such as an annular body may be formed by a compression molding technique. By including a patterned surface as part of an outer circumferential surface of the annular body, frictional contact between the annular body and the substrate may be enhanced as friction-reducing fluids associated with a wet chemical processes may be directed away from the desired friction contact area between the annular body and the substrate. In this manner, frictional contact may be enhanced and the substrate may be effectively positioned and moved during the wet chemical process to improve the effectively of the process.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides devices and methods for dispensing fluids and wiping surfaces. A cleaning device comprises a housing comprising an outer housing portion and an inner housing portion, the outer housing portion configured to be grasped and manipulated by a user; a dispenser comprising a porous or fluid permeable material, the dispenser positioned at least partially within a dispenser cavity of the inner housing portion; and a wiper comprising a wiping surface, wherein at least a portion of the wiper is positioned within a wiper cavity of the outer housing portion.

Abstract: An assembly that can allow easier and more effective cleaning of cosmetic brushes is provided. Washing of brushes is performed within a cleaning chamber using rotation of a holder of cosmetic brushes, with brushes coming into a contact with semi-rigid filament that facilitate removal of dirt and a washing medium during the rotation. The washing medium is pumped into the cleaning chamber from one chamber of a reservoir, and is pumped after being used from the cleaning chamber into a different chamber of the reservoir. The base of the assembly includes components that allow controlling the operations of the assembly, either manually or using one or more preprogrammed routines. An additional compartment is provided for storing cosmetic brushes and washing accessories, such as soap bottles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning method and a cleaning apparatus for a mask. The cleaning method includes: step 1, providing a to-be-cleaned mask which is made of metal and has an organic material film attached thereto; step 2, heating the to-be-cleaned mask with microwave to break up the organic material film attached to the mask; step 3, stopping heating with microwave, and spraying the heated mask with a solution to remove off the broken organic material film from the mask; step 4, cleaning residual organic material film on the mask with a solution; step 5, rinsing the cleaned mask to wash off residual solution on the mask; step 6, drying the rinsed mask with microwave. Accordingly, the cleaning period of mask is dramatically shortened, the cleaning productivity is increased and the probability of material residue is decreased.

Abstract: An ultrasonic cleaning apparatus and method, the ultrasonic cleaning apparatus (10) comprising a tank (12) for in use receiving a cleaning liquid and for receiving an item to be cleaned in a cleaning region (16) thereof, a transducer (21) arranged, when driven, to direct ultrasonic pressure waves into cleaning liquid received in the tank (12) and a controller (30) arranged in use to drive the transducer (21), a gas introducer (40) arranged to in use provide a supply of gas into cleaning liquid in the tank so that macroscopic bubbles of gas are produced wherein the gas introducer (40) provides a plurality of bubble sources distributed below the cleaning region of the tank. The apparatus further comprises an assembly arranged in use to enable movement of the item to be cleaned in the cleaning region.

Abstract: The present invention is related with a method of cleaning a substrate by ultraviolet rays with adjustable radiation energy, comprising steps of: providing an ultraviolet ray light (10) and a substrate (20) to be cleaned with the ultraviolet rays; locating several shading plates (30) between the ultraviolet ray light (10) and the substrate (20) to be cleaned with the ultraviolet rays; rotating the shading plates (30) to adjust an area of the substrate (20) irradiated with the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet ray light (10) and thus to control the radiation energy on the substrate (20) in the unit time; cleaning the substrate (20) with the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet ray light (10). With the method, the radiation energy of the ultraviolet rays for cleaning the substrate can be flexibly adjusted. The objectives of efficiently removing the organic matter stick on the surface of the substrate and preventing the static damage to the circuit pattern of the substrate can be achieved.

Abstract: Methods of cleaning internal portions of additively manufactured components are provided, together with an apparatus for carrying out the cleaning. The methods use an impacting element which is contained within the internal portion and the component is vibrated to clean material from the component and leave one or more hollow portions. Various embodiments for retaining the impacting element are set out, which preferably use a grid which allows loosened powder to fall out of the component and, optionally, be recycled for use in further manufacturing processes. The methods are described in relation to components for gas turbine engines but have wider application in relation to any additively manufactured component in which it is desired to have a hollow internal portion.

Abstract: A drain wand includes an elongated wand body having an outside diameter of approximately ¼ inches. The wand body includes a first end that houses a water inlet unit and a valve controller. A sprayer is disposed along the second end of the elongated wand and is connected to the inlet unit and controller via an internal channel. The sprayer includes an elongated longitudinal opening that functions to discharge water at a generally perpendicular angle to the wand and at approximately 125 psi.

Abstract: A spraying device according to the invention, in particular, for low-pressure internal cleaning of containers, comprises: a, in particular, spherical, hollow spray head having a plurality of spray openings; a junction for fastening to a fluid connection, in particular, in a form-fitted, friction-locked, and/or substance-bonded manner; and a connecting tube that connects the spray head to the junction; wherein: the connecting tube comprises at least one elastic hinge section through which the spray head is mounted so as to be elastically movable relative to the junction; and/or a, in particular, spherical perturbation body is accommodated so as to be able to move within the hollow spray head.

Abstract: An extrusion die for forming a hollow material that extrudes a billet comprising a high-strength alloy having high extrusion force and forms a hollow material including a partition wall, comprises a male-type member that extrudes a billet on a downstream side and forms the inner shape of a material and a female-type member that forms the outer shape of the material, wherein a billet guide hole that guides one part of the billet toward the downstream side is provided to the central area of a mandrel section that constitutes the male-type member, four inner formation pieces are mounted in a fixed manner to positions that face the downstream-side opening of the billet guide hole, and the female-type member is provided with an outer formation die hole that faces all of the outer peripheral surfaces of the inner formation pieces and that forms the outer shape of the hollow material.

Abstract: A bender and base assembly according to some embodiments of the disclosure is provided. The bender includes a frame having a pivot shaft extending therefrom, and a shoe shaft extending from the frame for receiving a shoe rotatably mounted thereon, the shoe shaft defining a shoe axis and a shoe plane perpendicular to the shoe axis. The base includes a pivot shaft receptacle, wherein the pivot shaft receptacle defines a pivot axis, wherein the pivot shaft of the bender is received by the pivot shaft receptacle of the base; wherein the pivot shaft rotates relative to the pivot shaft receptacle, to rotate the bender on the pivot axis between a horizontal bending position and a vertical bending position; and wherein the pivot axis intersects with the shoe plane. A lock is provided to lock the position of the bender relative to the base.

Abstract: A two-blow heating and forming tool for the simultaneous production of two hot-formed and press-hardened motor vehicle components is provided. The tool includes a heating device and a forming device, with at least two contact heating tools and at least two hot-forming and press-hardening tools being arranged next to one another in parallel in a press such that, during a closing movement, two blanks are heated and two heated blanks are hot-formed and press-hardened to form two motor vehicle components. A method for producing hot-formed and press-hardened motor vehicle components using a two-blow heating and forming tool is also provided, the method including producing two mirror-inverted motor vehicle components simultaneously in one press cycle.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacturing a metal vessel may include providing a preform being formed of work hardened aluminum. The preform may have an open portion, a closed portion, and body portion. A multiple segment mold may be closed around the preform. The multiple segment mold may include at least one projecting portion operative to partially deform the preform while closing the mold. The preform may be blow molded by causing a step-like change in pressure within the preform to cause the preform to take a shape defined by the mold when the mold is in the closed position. The molded preform may be removed from the mold.

Abstract: A punch system or assembly includes a punch body and a punch tip or insert with a working end and a stem configured for selective engagement and disengagement within a cavity in the punch body. A latch mechanism which can be operated without tools is configured to engage the punch tip stem within the axial cavity in a closed position, and to disengage the punch tip from the punch body in an open position.

Abstract: A device comprises a frame, a traversing unit with a first drive unit for moving the traversing unit with respect to the frame and a telescopic unit. The telescopic unit is equipped with a base movable along a first travel path with respect to the traversing unit, a support beam movable along a second travel path with respect to the base and a sliding carriage for transferring the component, the sliding carriage being movable along a third travel path with respect to the support beam, a second drive unit and a transmission. The transmission is at least formed to transmit a driving motion of the second drive unit to the base at a first transmission ratio, to support beam at a second transmission ratio and to the sliding carriage at a third transmission ratio.

Abstract: A method of making a can end by forming a can end shell in a shell press; and converting the shell into a can end. The step of forming the can end shell comprises pressing sheet metal into an end shell with a bead feature in the radially outer circumference of its centre panel. In a subsequent can end conversion operation material from the bead feature is used to set final geometry of the converted can end.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an anvil having a first end and second end, and a press head reciprocally mounted relative to the anvil. The apparatus further includes an induction heater having a workpiece discharge end mounted adjacent the first end of the anvil, and a plurality of first station dies secured to the anvil. The first station dies each form at least a portion of a first contour. A plurality of second station dies are also secured to the anvil, the second station dies each defining at least a portion of a second contour.

Abstract: A casting component, in particular for a combustion engine of a motor vehicle, having at least one cavity formed by a lost casting core, where a porous metal body molded in the cavity is formed by the casting core, is disclosed. Furthermore, the casting core for such a casting component is formed by casting a metal, in particular an aluminum alloy, together with a salt. Finally, a method for the production of such a casting component or of such a casting core is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a featured embodiment, a lost core assembly includes a ceramic component having a tapered shape in a radial direction. A refractory metal component extends radially from the ceramic core component. A method of molding a gas turbine engine component is also disclosed.

Abstract: A mold forming apparatus includes: a storage tank having in its bottom injection ports capable of being opened and closed, and storing a foamed mixture; a forming mold having runners, corresponding to injection ports, into which the foamed mixture is introduced through storage tank injection ports, and having cavities for forming the introduced foamed mixture into a mold in a predetermined shape; and a pressing device disposed to correspond to the forming mold and pressing the foamed mixture stored in the storage tank to inject the foamed mixture into cavities through runners of the forming mold. A parting surface of the forming mold is formed parallel to a pressing direction of the pressing device, and runners of the forming mold are formed in the parting surface and are tilted with respect to the pressing direction of the pressing device to spread apart from inlets toward outlets guided to the cavities.

Abstract: A molten metal processing device including a molten metal containment structure for reception and transport of molten metal along a longitudinal length thereof. The device further includes a cooling unit for the containment structure including a cooling channel for passage of a liquid medium therein, and an ultrasonic probe disposed in relation to the cooling channel such that ultrasonic waves are coupled through the liquid medium in the cooling channel and through the molten metal containment structure into the molten metal.