Abstract: A method for welding a weld-on element onto a component is proposed, comprising at least the step that, before the welding process, at least one of the parts being connected is wetted with a wetting agent over the full area and uniformly in layer thickness in a welding region.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to welding wires for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW). In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a tubular welding wire includes disposing a core within a metallic sheath. Further, the core includes an organic stabilizer component, in which the organic stabilizer component is an alkali metal or alkali earth metal salt of an organic molecule or an organic polymer.

Abstract: The invention provides a clamping system that includes a vise and a cooperating level holder to facilitate a wide range of options for positioning a level with respect to a structural member.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus is disclosed. The additive manufacturing apparatus includes a linear rail having a length. The linear rail is one of rotatable or revolvable in a horizontal plane about a vertical axis. The additive manufacturing apparatus further includes an electromagnetic energy source movably coupled to the linear rail and movable in a polar coordinate system having a radius R.

Abstract: A method for repairing a blade tip of a turbine blade based on welding below and above a designated depth recommended for repair of turbine blades. A damaged portion of the turbine blade is inspected to identify a standard cut portion and an angled cut portion. The standard cut portion is damaged above a standard cut line and the angled cut portion is damaged below the standard cut line. The damaged portion of the turbine blade is removed. The standard cut portion is removed using a first removal process and the angled cut portion is removed using a second removal process. The angled cut portion is built up with a first weld repair process. The angled cut portion is built up to the standard cut portion. The standard cut portion and the angled cut portion are built up with a second weld repair process.

Abstract: An opening degree sensor produces a sensor output corresponding to a valve opening degree of a valve, and includes a memory into which the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree is written. When performing a first half process, flow rates of more than one valve device are measured, a flow rate error is calculated based on an average flow rate obtained by averaging the measured flow rates, and the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree into which the flow rate error is incorporated is obtained. When performing a second half process, the sensor output corresponding to the valve opening degree obtained in the first half process is written into the memory of the valve device whose flow rate is not measured.

Abstract: A method of rebuilding a salvaged EGR coolers is disclosed in which the existing heat exchanger elements are removed from the salvaged stock EGR cooler housing and replaced with a heat exchanger element made from a pair of heat exchanger tube sub-assemblies. Each of the heat exchanger tube sub-assemblies includes an end plate with a selected number of attached tubes and a selected number of bores, which are adapted to receive the ends of the tubes attached to the other tube sub-assembly. The tube sub-assemblies are mated together with the free ends of the tubes received into the bores of the opposite end plate. Exhaust fittings are then welded to the ends of the housing.

Abstract: A method of removing ineffective portion of flat heat pipe is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a flat heat pipe; flattening out at least one wick-free flatten-out zone of the flat heat pipe and then sealing the flattened flatten-out zone by welding; and cutting off a cut-away section but reserving a remainder section of the flattened and sealed flatten-out zone, so that an ineffective portion is removed from the flat heat pipe. After being processed with the above method, the flat heat pipe can have effectively increased heat transfer efficiency and save a lot of space.

Abstract: The present invention provides manufacturing method of a heat exchanger that, even if the position of a tube opening portion of a tube of a heat exchanger for which tube expansion is conducted, varies depending on the type of a heat exchanger, a mechanism adjusting the stop position of a flare plate as well as any complicated adjusting work therefor are not necessary and a heat exchanger in which flares in the same shape and in constant certain depth are formed at an opening portion of a tube of various kinds of heat exchangers having different total lengths in the longitudinal direction, and a device for a heat exchanger manufacturing method, and an air conditioner and/or outdoor unit thereof equipped with a heat exchanger manufactured using said manufacturing method.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of thermal module assembling structure includes a step of making a heat pipe received in a channel of a base seat tightly fitted and inserted in the channel by means of mechanical processing so as to integrally connect the base seat with the heat pipe. The manufacturing method of thermal module assembling structure is able to effectively enhance the connection strength between the base seat and the heat pipe.

Abstract: A method of assembling a thermosiphon system includes placing a base of an evaporator and a tube of a condensate line in a brazing fixture such that the base covers an aperture in a bottom of the tube with a bottom surface of the base abutting a precision machined surface of the brazing fixture, and simultaneously brazing the base and the tube while held by the brazing fixture to form a unitary body in a single brazing process, the unitary body including the evaporator and the condensate line.

Abstract: An apparatus of aligning and assembling, comprising a rotatable platform, an adjustment platform and a turnover unit; wherein the rotatable platform is connected to the turnover unit, which is disposed at one side of the adjustment platform and configured to drive the rotatable platform to turn over to be positioned above the adjustment platform and be opposite to the adjustment platform; and the rotatable platform and the adjustment platform are provided with a first holding unit and a second holding unit, respectively, which are configured to hold objects to be aligned and assembled with each other, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a measurement apparatus for measuring a shape of an object to be measured, including a processing unit configured to obtain information on the shape of the object to be measured based on an image obtained by imaging the object to be measured onto which pattern light alternately including a bright portion and a dark portion along a first direction is projected, wherein the processing unit obtains a plurality of first signals different from each other and indicating a light intensity distribution in a second direction intersecting the first direction, from a region of the image, which corresponds to the dark portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine assembly 100 for use in a manufacturing machine 1000, in particular in a horizontal orientation of an axis of rotation D in a horizontal manufacturing machine, comprising a workpiece fixture 30 which is mounted on a fixture carrier 4 and has a first side 31 and a second side 32, and a first and a second tool holding fixture 10, 20, wherein the first tool holding fixture 10 is arranged on the first side 31 of the workpiece fixture 30 and the second tool holding fixture 20 is arranged on the second side 32 of the workpiece fixture 30. According to the invention it is provided that the workpiece fixture 30 has a main spindle 33 with an axis of rotation D running from the first to the second side 31, 32, and the main spindle 33 is designed for holding a workpiece along the axis of rotation D.

Abstract: A fixture assembly is configured to securely retain a component, such as an acoustic inlet barrel. The fixture assembly includes at least one component-securing sub-assembly configured to be selectively positioned between a retracted position and a securing position. The component-securing sub-assembly securely retains the component in the securing position, and includes a plurality of component-securing members having outer gripping members that are configured to securely abut into an interior surface of the component in the securing position.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for positioning workpieces for processing. In one aspect, a clamping device includes two clamping elements and a servo drive provided for the clamping elements. The servo drive is operable to first move at least one of the clamping elements toward the other of the clamping elements such that the clamping elements are transferred into a clamping start position in which the clamping elements are positioned on opposite sides of a workpiece arranged therebetween and in which the clamping elements do not apply a force to the workpiece or apply a force to the workpiece that is smaller than a clamping force, and subsequently urge the clamping elements toward one another from the clamping start position to an operational state, in which the clamping elements apply the clamping force to the workpiece.

Abstract: There is provided an adjustable part holding fixture, system and method. The fixture has a base assembly with a container and a phase change material contained within the container. The fixture has a control device to convert the phase change material between a non-rigid state and a rigid state. The fixture has a plurality of part holding assemblies, each having a base anchoring portion for insertion into and positioning in the phase change material, and a part attachment portion configured to releasably attach to a surface of a part being held by the fixture. The phase change material in the non-rigid state allows for positioning of the base anchoring portion and adjusting to the part being held, and the phase change material in the rigid state holds the base anchoring portion in a desired position and holds the part in place during one or more processes performed on the part.

Abstract: A retention knob for use with a tool holder that is less prone to distorting a tapered tool holder surface, especially if it is over-tightened. The retention knob includes a knob head, a flange engageable with an end of a tool holder shank, a pilot segment receivable by the counter bore defined by said tool holder shank and a threaded segment spaced from said flange by an undercut segment. The threaded segment is configured so that it has a length that is substantially the minimum length required to achieve maximum thread holding strength. The undercut segment is configured to space the threaded segment from its head so that a distal end of the threaded segment is substantially near the bottom of the tapered bore forming part of the tool holder. With the disclosed construction, an upper portion of the threaded tool holder bore is not engaged by the threaded segment. The threaded segment has balanced threads which is achieved by locating the lead-in of the thread 180° from the lead-out of the thread.

Abstract: A dust and debris collection system for use with woodworking routers, including a baffle, a dust collection hood, and a brush. The baffle includes a top surface, where the top surface is configured to deflect cooling air generated by a woodworking router out and away from the woodworking router in order to allow the woodworking router adequate cooling and efficient dust collection. The dust collection hood is located adjacent to the baffle and includes a sloped wall that is aerodynamically shaped to remove dust and debris and includes a central bit hole configured to accept a bit. The brush has a series of bristles extending from the dust collection hood. The brush and its bristles contain dust and debris.

Abstract: Device for sharpening blades of cutting-off machines, comprising two grinding wheels (1) each positioned on a corresponding side of a cutting edge (20) of a blade (2) of a cutting machine. The device comprises means adapted for controlling the symmetry of said cutting edge (20), with a sensor (3) placed at a predetermined distance from a corresponding side of the cutting edge (20. The sensor (3) is adapted to detect possible differences (d) between the lengths (n, p) of the two sides of the cutting edge (20). The sensor (3) is connected to a programmable unit (4) that processes the said difference (d) possibly detected by the sensor (3).

Abstract: A sharpening tool includes a main body, a first grindstone unit, a second grindstone unit, a stop plate, a blade and a sharpening bar. The main body has a grip and an extension neck. The grip has a receiving space and a receiving channel. The extension neck has an arc-shaped profile and has a first positioning recess and a second positioning recess. The first grindstone unit is mounted in the first positioning recess. The second grindstone unit is mounted in the second positioning recess. The stop plate is pivotally mounted on the main body and has two pivot ears and an opening. The blade is pivotally mounted on the main body and received in the receiving channel. The sharpening bar is inserted into the receiving space.

Abstract: A polishing apparatus according to one embodiment includes: a turn table on which a polishing pad for polishing a substrate is provided; a turn table rotation mechanism configured to rotate the turn table; a dresser configured to dress the polishing pad by cutting a surface of the polishing pad; a pressing mechanism configured to press the dresser onto the polishing pad; a dresser rotation mechanism configured to rotate the dresser; a swinging mechanism configured to swing the dresser on the polishing pad; and a controller configured to control the pressing mechanism, the turn table rotation mechanism or the dresser rotation mechanism based on a position and a swinging direction of the dresser.

Abstract: A method for producing a mirror substrate blank made from titanium-doped silica glass for EUV lithography, having a thickness of at least 40 millimeters, includes steps of face grinding the surface of the blank and identifying data on defects in a surface layer of the blank. Light penetrates the blank at a predetermined angle of incidence ? of less than 90° at a location on the flat surface of the blank. The light scatters on a defect in the blank, and the scattered light is detected at a distance x from the penetration location on the surface of the blank by a light detection element arranged perpendicularly thereabove. The method further includes steps of determining the position of the defect in the surface layer based on the obtained data, and partial or complete removal of the surface layer in consideration of the position determination and forming the mirror substrate blank.

Abstract: A Diamond Enhanced Insert (DEI) includes a working layer of a polycrystalline diamond material (PCD). The PCD material includes a first phase that includes a number of particles of a first material. The PCD material also includes a second phase that is adapted as a catalyst. The PCD material has a fracture toughness greater than 12.5 MPa·?m, a flexural strength of greater than 800 MPa, and a diamond frame strength of less than 400 MPa.

Abstract: A cup grinding wheel includes a cup-shaped carrier, and an annular grinding body. The annular grinding body is connected to the cup-shaped carrier by a single hot-pressing operation, and the annular grinding body is connected only by a binding region having an annular surface to an annular mounting surface of the cup-shaped carrier.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an abrasive firm includes preparing a base film, coating the base film with a first paint which contains no abrasive grain but contains a binder resin, and drying the paint to form a first layer. The method further includes coating the first layer with a second paint which contains the abrasive grains and the binder resin, and drying the paint to form a second layer. The method further includes heating the first layer and the second layer for imidization.

Abstract: Methods of forming polycrystalline compacts include subjecting a plurality of grains of hard material interspersed with a catalyst material to high-temperature and high-pressure conditions to form a polycrystalline material having intergranular bonds and interstitial spaces between adjacent grains of the hard material. The catalyst material is disposed in at least some of the interstitial spaces in the polycrystalline material. The methods further comprise substantially removing the catalyst material from the interstitial spaces in at least a portion of the polycrystalline material to form an at least partially leached polycrystalline compact; and removing a portion of the polycrystalline material from which the catalyst material has been substantially removed from the at least partially leached polycrystalline compact. The polycrystalline cutting elements may be secured to a bit body of an earth-boring tool.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a polishing layer of a polishing pad includes determining a desired distribution of particles to be embedded within a polymer matrix of the polishing layer. A plurality of layers of the polymer matrix is successively deposited with a 3D printer, each layer of the plurality of layers of polymer matrix being deposited by ejecting a polymer matrix precursor from a nozzle. A plurality of layers of the particles is successively deposited according to the desired distribution with the 3D printer. The polymer matrix precursor is solidified into a polymer matrix having the particles embedded in the desired distribution.

Abstract: A pneumatically operable work tool for use in body construction in the motor vehicle industry includes a cylinder which has a cylinder housing, a piston moveable therein and a piston rod, which is connected to said piston, moveable linearly and guided out of the cylinder housing, and with a head housing connected to the cylinder housing, wherein a region of the piston rod protruding into the head housing cooperates with at least one toggle lever to pivot an arm assigned to the toggle lever, in particular a gripper arm or clamping arm, wherein this arm is mounted in the head housing and is pivotable between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes a frame and a movable jaw. The frame includes a handle, a fixed jaw, a guiding slot, a hole, and a holding portion. The guiding slot is formed between the handle and the fixed jaw. The hole communicates with the guiding slot. An adjusting screw is rotatably engaged in the hole. The movable jaw includes a guiding portion slidably engaged in the guiding slot. A supporting portion and an adjusting portion are formed at the bottom side of the guiding portion. The supporting portion abuts against the holding portion, and the adjusting portion is engaged with the adjusting screw.

Abstract: A switch assembly for a selectively one-way wrench includes a disc and a pusher. The disc includes two hooks, a cutout between the hooks, and an axle extending from the disc. The axle includes first and second faces, an arched face extending between the first and second faces, and an apex formed between the first and second faces. The pusher extends around the axle and includes two arched portions, two flat portions formed between the arched portions, a middle portion formed between the flat portions, and a gap between free ends of the arched portions. The arched portions extend around the arched face.

Abstract: A rotary tool includes a driving power source, a spindle formed in a columnar shape extending to a first side of an axial direction, a main hammer including a hammer pawl, an anvil including an anvil pawl engageable with the hammer pawl, a cylindrical secondary hammer disposed so as to cover an outer circumference of the main hammer, a round-columnar pin having an end portion on a second side of the axial direction positioned between the main hammer and the secondary hammer, an impacting mechanism disposed on the spindle so as to support the main hammer, and a casing. At least one end portion of the pin in the axial direction is supported in a radial direction of the pin by at least one of the spindle or the casing in such a manner that a rotation axis of the secondary hammer coincides with a rotation axis of the spindle.

Abstract: A pliers for a hose clamp is provided, including a pivoting assembly and a clamping assembly. The pivoting assembly includes a first shank portion and a second shank portion which are pivotally assembled with each other. The clamping assembly includes a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are connected to the pivoting assembly, and the first clamping portion is actuatable by the first shank portion to change relative positions of the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion.

Abstract: A tool for installing a retainer ring onto the lower portion of a loosely inserted drain fitting for engaging a mounting flange thereto includes a generally resilient tubular segment provided with a plurality of axially aligned and resiliently cantilevered peripherally adjacent strips within which the retaining ring is received in a compressed engagement seated on a shoulder of each strip. A threaded shaft extends through a bottom plate of the segment received in the drain fitting and then through the cup interior to axially advance the axially aligned ring carried by the strips. A platform for both supporting the threaded shaft within the drain fitting and for supporting a garbage disposal on a base is included.

Abstract: A pneumatic nail gun operated in automatic actuation mode includes a gun body, a trigger valve, and a shuttle valve. The gun body defines therein a main chamber and is provided with a forward air conduit and a return air conduit. The forward air conduit provides a path for the pressurized air in the main chamber to force a valve stem of the shuttle valve to conduct a forward movement for a drive stroke. The return air conduit provides a path for the pressurized air in the cylinder to force the valve stem to conduct a return movement after the nail gun has completed the drive stroke. By depressing an actuating bar of the trigger valve a single time, the valve stem can be forced to conduct repeated forward and return movements, and thus the nail gun can conduct repeated drive strokes for stably striking a nail.

Abstract: An impact tool which transmits an impact force to a tool bit supported by a casing includes: a cylinder which is attached to the casing and has an opening on one end side thereof to which the tool bit is inserted; an intermediate element which is provided in an inside of the cylinder so as to be able to move straight, has a projection projecting in a radial direction so as to regulate a range of the straight movement, and transmits the impact force to the tool bit; and passages and which communicate a space in an inside of the cylinder at a position nearer to the tool bit than the projection with the outside of the cylinder and penetrate through the cylinder in the radial direction.

Abstract: A tool combination includes two housings each having a chamber formed by a base panel and two side panels, an axle and a shaft are secured between end portions of the housings, a tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the axle and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, another tool assembly includes one or more tool members having ring members engaged with the shaft and to be pivoted out and selectively folded and engaged into the space that is formed between the housings, and one or more tool assemblies are selectively and pivotally attached to either of the housings.

Abstract: An adaptable integrated wrench apparatus includes at least two segments that may be fixedly positioned at an angle relative to each other of within a range of 80 to 280 degrees to form an integrated torque-capable grasping component and at least one adapter to extend the integrated torque-capable grasping component and to receive an interchangeable wrench head.

Abstract: A wrench with driver in storage includes an operating section having one end thereof provided with a head for movably receiving a driver and the other end thereof provided with a combining part; a connecting section removably combined to the combining part; a handle having a containing space for storing the driver mounted around the connecting section with an end part of the handle mounted around the combining part; and a movable cover, disposed on the handle for sealing the containing space. The driver is stored in the handle of the wrench, facilitating the convenience of usage.

Abstract: A sleeve bracket assembly includes a rail base, a positioning board and multiple positioning mounts. The rail base includes two side boards and a connecting seat connecting with the side boards. Each side board has a sliding rail protruding from an inner surface of the side boards. The connecting seat has a positioning recess formed between the sliding rails and the connecting seat. The positioning board is an elastic elongated strip and mounted in the positioning recess of the rail base. The positioning mounts are rotatably and movably mounted in the rail base and abut the positioning board. The positioning mounts are positioned between the positioning board and the rail base. When no external force is applied, the positioning mounts will not move or rotate.

Abstract: A robot traveling system, which enables sufficient space to be secured by a machine that is installed along a rail. The robot traveling system is provided with a rail, a carriage which can move along the rail and which supports a robot, a drive mechanism which drives the carriage, and a cable track which houses a cable which has a connecting end which is connected to the robot and is laid at the bottom side of the rail along that rail.

Abstract: A robotic positioning apparatus configured for moving an element from an initial position to a target position. The apparatus includes a moveable member attachable to an element to be moved; at least one tensile support member for supporting the movable member; and at least one tensile positioning member for repositioning the moveable member. The at least one tensile positioning member is configured to maintain the at least one tensile support member in tension. The at least one tensile support member is configured to maintain an inclination of at least a portion of the moveable member during repositioning.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for determining tool offset data for a tool attached to a robot at an attachment point. In an embodiment, a method includes controlling the robot to contact a reference object with the tool. The reference object is a rigid object with a known location. A force feedback sensor of the robot may indicates when the tool has contacted the reference object. Once contact is made, data indicating robot position during tool contact is received. Additionally, the robot may temporarily stops movement of the tool to prevent damage to the tool or the reference object. Next, tool offset data s determined based on the position of the reference object relative to the robot and the received robot position data. The tool offset data describes the distance between at least one point on the tool and the attachment point.

Abstract: A robot hand controlling method executes calculating a position and changing grip force when the grip force for gripping a work W is to be changed in a state that fingers are gripping the work W with first grip force. In the calculating the position, the hand controlling unit uses a correlation value indicating a relationship between the grip force of the fingers and position of fixing portions, the first grip force, and second grip force that is a target value of the grip force to calculate the position of the fixing portions in gripping the work W with the second grip force. In the changing the grip force, the hand controlling unit drives a motor by calculating a driving quantity of the motor necessary for moving the fingers to the calculated position of the fixing portions.

Abstract: A method for controlling a robot in at least one pose of the robot wherein the robot can be operated in either a first mode of operation or a second mode of operation. In the second mode of operation the robot can be moved by manually applying a guiding force to the robot. The method includes determining a distance of a state variable of the robot from a first limit and then triggering a safety response when the distance satisfies a first condition and the robot is operating in the first mode of operation. When the robot is operating in the second mode of operation and the distance satisfies the first condition, the method includes not triggering the safety response, and motorically applying a positioning force to the robot in dependence on the determined distance so that the distance can be reduced when the robot is unobstructed.

Abstract: A method for determining a response time of a brake of at least one assigned axis of a multi-axis machine includes actuating the axis, switching the brake, and determining a response time between a switching point in time and a response point in time at which a motion state of the axis changes. The method may further include opposing actuation of the axis while the brake is closed, and detecting a mechanical play between opposing maximum deflections of the axis. A method of operating or monitoring a multi-axis machine includes determining a response time and/or detecting mechanical play, and operating the machine or triggering a fault response based on the response time or mechanical play.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detection of people are disclosed. In some exemplary implementations, a robot can have a plurality of sensor units. Each sensor unit can be configured to generate sensor data indicative of a portion of a moving body at a plurality of times. Based on at least the sensor data, the robot can determine that the moving body is a person by at least detecting the motion of the moving body and determining that the moving body has characteristics of a person. The robot can then perform an action based at least in part on the determination that the moving body is a person.

Abstract: Systems and methods to predict and present availability and value of retail spaces in shopping malls. Robots are dispatched to temporary retail spaces to collect at least a portion of operation data stored in a database with leasing data of temporary retail spaces in a mall, tenant coordination data, and subscriber data. A web-based application predicts availability of the temporary retail spaces in the mall based on the leasing data, the tenant coordination data, and the operation data. The web-based application includes an interactive plan of the mall as a user interface for subscribers to access data related to the temporary retail spaces, and process applications for leasing the temporary retail spaces.

Abstract: The robot system includes an imaging unit, an image processing unit, an entry request unit for a person to request entry to a predetermined section, and a signal output unit which, in a case where the person has requested entry into the predetermined section, outputs, depending on a processing result of the image processing unit, an entry permission signal indicating that the person is permitted to enter the predetermined section. If the image processing unit detects that the robot has reached a stopping position taught in advance after the person requested to enter the predetermined section, at least one of an instruction to stop the robot and an instruction to stop a part of the robot system which is necessary to enable the person to enter therein is outputted, and the signal output unit outputs the entry permission signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder-driven mechanical gripper with a series-connection loose-leaf hinge framework. The mechanical gripper consists of a palm and two flexible fingers or a palm and three flexible fingers. The flexible fingers are identical in structure, and each one of the flexible fingers consists of an elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder and a series-connection loose-leaf hinge. Each one of the series-connection loose-leaf hinges has a hinge mandrel equipped with a torsion spring, and the characteristic parameters and pre-tightening angle of the torsion spring are optimally designed according to the features of a grasped object. The mechanical gripper is driven by the elastic corrugated pipe single-acting cylinder to generate a grasping force. The mechanical gripper applies to the grasping of fragile brittle objects, or grasping of objects with varying shapes and dimensions.