Abstract: A method for joining materials such as metal alloys that includes a first component, wherein the first component includes a first alloy having a known austenization temperature below which martensite forms when the component is heated and then cooled at a predetermined rate of cooling; a second component, wherein the second component includes a second alloy; and a welding apparatus operative to create a weld between the first and second components without crossing the austenization temperature of the first alloy. The method also includes the steps of validating the characteristics of the weld created between the first and second components in real-time during the welding process; modifying the welding apparatus to prepare the surface of the first component prior to welding to assure proper alignment of the first and second components; and/or physically modifying the second component to enhance the welding characteristics and durability thereof.

Abstract: A laser welding method to weld two adjacent metal elements of a stator winding with rigid bars for an electric machine; the two metal elements are arranged one beside the other and have respective upper surfaces, which are arranged coplanar to one another and have at least one common edge; in succession, in the direction of the upper surfaces of the two metal elements, a first laser beam is aimed, which is fed along a first welding line, which is perpendicular to the common edge and extends through the common edge itself, and then a second laser beam is aimed, which is fed along a second welding line, which is perpendicular to the common edge and extends through the common edge itself, is parallel to and spaced apart from the first line and has a length that is smaller than the one of the first line.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for processing a workpiece that includes a plurality of lasers that each produces a laser beam pulse. The system also includes a laser control module that sequences temporal characteristics of the laser beam pulses. Additionally, the system includes a laser beam compensation module that shapes a near field intensity profile of at least one of the laser beam pulses and adjusts a path length of at least one of the laser beam pulses. The system also includes at least one laser beam position element that combines the laser beam pulses to produce a combined laser beam pulse at a surface of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method of forming a metal component having different regions containing different grain sizes and in porosities is by additive manufacturing. The method includes spreading a layer of starting powder on a temperature controlled moveable platform in a heated chamber with atmosphere and temperature control. Selected areas of the powder are melted and solidified with a computer controlled focused energy beam. The cooled platform is then indexed down and the process repeated. The grain size of the melted and solidified region can be controlled by the cooling rate during solidification which, in turn is controlled by the temperature of the chamber and the temperature of the cooled moveable platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing an axi-symmetric part. The apparatus includes a vessel configured to contain the powder. The vessel is also configured to receive a part such that at least a portion of the part contacts the powder contained within the vessel. A first energy source is configured to generate a first beam of energy. The first beam of energy is configured to melt the powder at a first predetermined location such that the melted powder fuses to the part.

Abstract: Laser hybrid welding systems adapted to identify and/or fix a weld defect occurring during a laser hybrid welding process are provided. Embodiments of the laser hybrid welding system may include one or more devices that provide feedback to a controller regarding one or more weld parameters. One embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes sensors that are adapted to measure the weld voltage and/or amperage during the welding process and transmit the acquired data to the controller for processing. Another embodiment of the laser hybrid welding system includes a lead camera and a lag camera that film an area directly in front of the weld location and directly behind the weld location.

Abstract: A wire guide and a laser wire-processing device that includes a wire guide are provided. The laser wire-processing device includes a housing and an aperture in a side of the housing, wherein the aperture defines a longitudinal axis that is substantially perpendicular to the aperture. The laser wire-processing device also includes a backstop arranged in the housing and aligned with the longitudinal axis, the backstop defining a wire-contact surface in a facing relationship with the aperture. The laser wire-processing device also includes a wire guide arranged in the housing to manipulate a wire inserted through the aperture into a desired position relative to the longitudinal axis between the aperture and the backstop. The laser wire-processing device also includes a laser operable to direct a laser beam toward an insulation layer of the wire. The wire guide could be a tube arranged in the device or a backstop guide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for material singulation. According to some embodiments, methods for material singulation may include applying a first laser output to the material, the first laser output causing a modification of a material property of the material when exposed to the first laser output; and applying a second laser output to the material that was exposed to the first laser output to cause singulation of the material in such a way that surfaces created by the singulation of the material are substantially free from defects.

Abstract: Provided are a stage for cutting a substrate and a substrate-cutting apparatus. The stage for cutting a substrate includes: a plurality of cell areas, each of the cell areas including a first opening; an edge area at an outer side of the cell areas, the edge area including a second opening having a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the first opening; a dummy area between adjacent ones of the cell areas; and a cutting groove between one of the adjacent ones of the cell areas and the dummy area or between one of the cell areas and the edge area.

Abstract: Exothermic welding molds, weld-metal containing cartridges for such molds, and methods of use are provided. The mold, cartridges, and methods can provide interaction between the cartridge's disk member with the mold, which allows the housing member to be withdrawn from the mold while leaving the disk member and weld-metal in place. The interaction can be a rotational restraint alone, a vertical restraint alone, or combinations thereof. Alternately, the interaction can be an outward pressure on the housing member and/or disk member, a shear force on the housing member and/or disk member, or combinations thereof. The outward pressure on the housing member and/or disk member can alternately be provided without interaction between the disk member and the mold, but rather by the simple application of an internal pressure to the cartridge. The internal pressure can be applied by squeezing the walls of the cartridge and/or by depressing a pusher member.

Abstract: A method for repairing a defective circumferential weld joint between two pipe sections in a pipeline is described. A weld excavation machine is used to remove a weld defect. The machine comprises a weld excavating tool and a tool guiding apparatus. The machine may be modular in form allowing the machine to be dissembled into discrete portable parts. The method includes arranging the tool guiding apparatus in fixed relation to the pipeline, guiding the weld excavating tool around the pipe and along the weld joint by means of the tool guiding apparatus and using the weld excavating tool to remove material from the defective weld region. An excavation may thus be formed having parallel vertical walls. The excavation is then filled with weld material by means of a welding apparatus.

Abstract: A robotic wire termination system for efficiently connecting a plurality of wires to an electrical connector. The robotic wire termination system generally includes a frame, a connector support attached to the frame, a robot manipulator having at least one arm, a heating device attached to the at least one arm and a control unit in communication with the robot manipulator to control the operation of the robot manipulator. The arm of the robot manipulator is adapted to move the heating device so that the heating device can apply heat to a selected connector pin of the electrical connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an eyebrow coil jacket, a heat control apparatus of a reactor using the eyebrow coil jacket, and a method for manufacturing the heat control apparatus of the reactor. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an eyebrow coil jacket that is capable of increasing the heat control area of the reactor even when applied to a large-sized reactor so that a heat control amount of the heat control apparatus is improved 20% more than when a half pipe coil is used, a heat control apparatus of a reactor using the eyebrow coil jacket, and a method for manufacturing the heat control apparatus of the reactor.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves occasions where precise two-dimensional motion takes place, and is applicable to XY motion stages for precise displacement compensation. The present disclosure particularly involves a stiffness-frequency adjustable XY micromotion stage based on stress stiffening, which includes X-direction and Y-direction motion sub-stages and corresponding drivers and a micromotion working table. The micromotion stage uses membrane sets that have tension levels thereof adjusted by bolts as a flexible hinge, so as to achieve independent adjustment of the vibration frequency of the XY micromotion stage. The present disclosure implements the foregoing configuration based on prestressed membrane, so the frequency is adjustable. The inherent frequency of the micromotion stage can be adjusted before or during operation according to various working conditions and driving frequency.

Abstract: The machine tool includes a workpiece carrier assembly arranged for horizontal movement in parallel to a horizontal axis and a tool carrier configured for carrying at least one tool for machining at least one workpiece by rotating the tool. The workpiece carrier assembly or the tool carrier is displaceable between an operative position in which a workpiece carrier is facing the tool carrier, and at least one inoperative position. The workpiece carrier is arranged to be rotatable to allow for a modification of the angular position of the workpiece in relation to the tool carrier.

Abstract: A steady rest (1) for centering a rotationally symmetrical workpiece (2) in relation to a longitudinal axis of a processing machine, having, two housing shells (4, 5) separated by a distance from one another and connected together, an actuating piston (7) mounted in an axially moving arrangement in the housing shells (4, 5) which acts on the workpiece (2), three steady rest arms (8, 9, 10) mounted to the two housing shells (4, 5) in a swiveling arrangement by a bearing pin, and configured to move in concert so as to clamp the workpiece, wherein the clamping forces actually occurring on the steady rest arms (8, 9, 10) can be registered reliably using a force measuring device (21) provided on at least one of the two steady rest arms (8, 9), and passed onto an evaluation device (22).

Abstract: A gun smith platform includes a top plate. The top plate has a tool hole centrally disposed on the top plate that extends through the top plate through which a work piece attached to a work tool mounted to a bottom side of the top plate may extend, a plurality of alignment holes extending in a linear pattern from the tool hole, the alignment holes configured to receive alignment pins, at least one row of threaded mounting holes disposed parallel to the linear pattern of alignment holes, and a recessed track disposed parallel to the at least one row of threaded mounting holes. Four legs are attached to and supporting the top plate.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a magazine including a holder to hold a machining tool. The holder includes a container, a magnetic body, and an intermediate member. The container holds a flange of the machining tool. The container includes in its bottom surface a first insertion hole through which a tool body of the machining tool is to be inserted. The magnetic body is disposed under the container. The magnetic body includes a second insertion hole through which the tool body is to be inserted. The intermediate member is disposed inside the second insertion hole. The intermediate member includes a third insertion hole through which the tool body is to be inserted. A length of the intermediate member in a height direction is equal to or longer than a length of the magnetic body in the height direction. The intermediate member is made of a non-magnetic material.

Abstract: A gear manufacturing machine for which a machining tool detachably attached to a tool spindle is exchanged by means of an automatic tool changer, wherein the automatic tool changer is provided with: tool holding means for detachably holding a machining tool to be exchanged; moving means for moving the tool holding means in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the tool spindle; and rotating means for rotating the tool holding means.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a cutting tool and a collection assembly designed for diverting, collecting and disposing dust generated during the cutting process. The apparatus includes a cutting tool, a collection assembly together with an optional dust separator and/or collection container. The air stream generated around the blade of the cutting tool during operation diverts the generated dust particulates into the collection assembly of the cutting tool. The air stream can also transport the dust into the dust separator which transfers the dust into the collection container, when present. Optionally, the collection container further includes an air filtration assembly for storing and disposing the dust.

Abstract: The present invention provides a machine tool provided with a cover body having a simple structure, excellent operability, and low manufacturing cost. A tool post movement region one-side-closing cover part (9) for closing a tool post movement region open part (8) is configured so as to be: capable of expanding and contracting in a horizontal movement direction of a tool post (3); arranged facing the tool post (3); elongated by urging means (10) to press against the tool post (3) in a relatively slidable manner and close the tool post movement region open part (8); expanded and contracted by movement of the tool post (3) to hold the tool post movement region open part (8) in a closed state; and provided unconnected to the tool post (3) so that the tool post (3) is relatively slidable with respect to the tool post movement region open part (8) is held in a closed state.

Abstract: Provided is a vertical machining center including: a splash cover fixed to a base, the splash cover defining a machining chamber to enclose a machining zone; a column vertically standing on the base; a Z-axis guiding rail disposed on the column and being vertically directed toward the base, the Z-axis guiding rail partially exposed to the machining zone; a Z-axis driving device disposed in the column, the Z-axis driving device partially exposed to the machining zone; a spindle head to be driven vertically by the Z-axis driving device; a spindle head opening formed in the splash cover so that the spindle head can pass through the spindle head opening; and an extendable cover provided between an edge of the spindle head opening and the spindle head and configured to cover parts of the Z-axis guiding rail and the Z-axis driving device, the parts being exposed to the machining zone.

Abstract: Provided is a method for evaluating tool installation when fastening a tool to a main shaft of a machine tool, wherein the method includes a storage step for storing a reference location of a draw bar at the time when the tool is contacting a mounting seat of the main shaft, in a state in which foreign matter has been removed from the surface of the mounting seat and from the contacting surface of the tool. The method for evaluating tool installation includes a measuring step for measuring a measurement location of the draw bar when the tool is installed on the main shaft, and a determination step for determining the installation state of the tool to be abnormal if a measurement-location error with respect to the reference location exceeds a predetermined determination range.

Abstract: A metrological apparatus (15) is disposed for adjustment of an attitude of a workpiece (16) having an arcuate upper surface (17) relative to a rotary axis (C) of the metrological apparatus (15). The workpiece (16) is brought into a first rotary position (c1). A plurality of measured points within a measuring plane on the upper surface (17) is recorded. The workpiece (16) is moved into a further rotary position (c2) about the rotary axis (C), and again measured points in the measuring plane (E) on the upper surface (17) of the workpiece (16) are recorded. Based on these recorded measured points, the actual attitude (Li) of the workpiece (16) deviation from a specified target attitude (Ls) are determined. Adjustment parameters are determined, and an adjustment assembly (24) of the metrological apparatus (15) is activated as a function of the calculated adjustment parameters to adjust the workpiece (16).

Abstract: A laser projector assembly for projecting a template onto an object is provided. The laser projector assembly includes a frame, a laser source for generating a laser beam being affixed to said frame, a sensor assembly, a lens assembly and a galvanometer assembly. The sensor assembly is affixed to said frame for identifying surface locations of three dimensional objects. The lens assembly includes a tunable lens for changing a focus of the laser beam received from said laser source. The galvanometer assembly redirects the laser beam received from said lens assembly along a scanning path. The lens is disposed in a fixed location relative to said sensor assembly and is tunable in response to the surface locations of the three dimensional objects identified along the scanning path of the laser beam by said sensor assembly.

Abstract: A method for smoothing and/or polishing slabs of stone or stone-like material suitable for being implemented with a machine comprising: a support bench (16) for a slab to be machined; and at least one machining station (14). The machining station comprises two bridge support structures (20, 22) arranged transversely astride the support bench (16). A spindle-carrying beam (24), in suitable for being moved above the bridge structures in a transverse direction, is provided on the bridge support structures (20, 22). At least one spindle-carrying structure (34), suitable for being rotated about its own vertical axis (32), is provided on the spindle-carrying beam (24). Each spindle-carrying structure (34) is provided with two motorized spindles (38A, 38B), the ends of which are provided with machining heads (42A, 42B) arranged spaced apart and opposite each other with respect to the vertical axis (32) of the spindle-carrying structure (34) and comprising machining tools (44A, 44B).

Abstract: An optical element processing tool for grinding or polishing an optical element includes: a base plate including a fixing region having a predetermined curvature; and a plurality of grindstones each formed in a columnar body having a same initial height, one end surface of the columnar body having an initial shape molded into a first spherical shape conforming to a processing target spherical shape of the optical element, and the other end surface of the columnar body being fixed to the fixing region of the base plate. A grindstone deviant from a condition among the plurality of grindstones, which is the grindstone not meeting a condition determined by a processing tool diameter of the processing tool, includes an outer end portion cut out at least in parallel to a center axis of the base plate so as to meet the condition.

Abstract: A double-station wheel burr removing device includes clamping drive systems, lifting drive systems, an upper rim burr removing system, a valve hole burr removing system, a rotary switching system and the like, which in use can simultaneously remove burrs on two wheels having different heights and different diameters at the end face of the upper rim, the valve hole, the lateral cutting position of the upper rim and the riser.

Abstract: A polishing pad is provided. The polishing pad includes a polishing layer and a detection window. The detection window is disposed in the polishing layer. The modulus of the detection window is larger than the modulus of the polishing layer at 30° C., and the modulus of the detection window is smaller than the modulus of the polishing layer at 50° C.

Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing pad includes a base portion and a polishing portion. The base portion has opposite first and second side surfaces. The polishing portion extends from the first side surface away from the second side surface, has a polishing surface facing away from the base portion, and has at least one trench formed in the polishing surface. Each of the trenches has an opening defined by the polishing surface. A horizontal width of the opening of each of the trenches is equal to or smaller than that of the remaining portion of the trench. The chemical mechanical polishing pad is made by laminating a plurality of polymer layers.

Abstract: A roller assembly for a rotary dresser comprise a plurality of axial segments which may be in the form of discs, each disc provided with an abrasive, radially outer surface. The discs are secured in axial alignment, each in a preconfigured rotational orientation. The disc assembly has a centrally arranged aperture for receiving a rotor shaft. The abrasive surface of the assembly can be accurately presented as an array of uniformly shaped abrasive units in a predefined pattern.

Abstract: A hand-held ejector tool for ejecting a pressurized stream of abrasive materials and a hopper assembly for use in the same is provided. The hand-held ejector tool includes a pressurized air source, a hopper assembly and a delivery conduit for ejecting a pressurized stream of abrasive material. The hopper assembly includes a containment area to store an abrasive material, an air conduit to receive pressurized air from the pressurized air source, a one-way valve to provide the pressurized air into an upper portion of the containment area, and a mixing device to mix the abrasive material and the pressurized air to create a pressurized stream of abrasive material. The delivery conduit may include a stylus to permit a controllable ejection the pressurized stream of abrasive material.

Abstract: A system for internal air blasting of an enclosed space includes a ground vehicle, an arm supported by the ground vehicle, and a blasting nozzle provided at the end of the arm. The blasting nozzle being configured to direct blast media to a desired surface of the enclosed space to be treated by the arm. A method of internal air blasting an enclosed space is further disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for post-mold processing a Venturi device for generating vacuum are disclosed that improve the evacuation time thereof. The methods include providing a molded Venturi device having a body defining a Venturi gap between an outlet end of a converging motive passageway and an inlet end of a diverging discharge passageway, where the outlet end defines a motive exit having flash extending radially inward and the inlet end defines a discharge inlet having flash extending radially inward. Then, the method includes positioning the molded Venturi device with an inlet end of the converging motive passageway facing a blasting nozzle or with an outlet end of a diverging discharge passageway facing a blasting nozzle, and propelling blasting media into the motive inlet or the discharge exit of the Venturi device to remove the flash in the motive exit and in the discharge inlet, or vice versa.

Abstract: A method of cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools or surgical instruments and accessories in general, and a device configured to implement the method. The method includes the use of a an abrasive cleaning material, which is emitted under pressure and at high speed to abrade and remove substances that adhere to the surfaces of the instruments and accessories, and the pressure of which can be regulated according to the type of surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamp for seven longitudinal profiles (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) arranged next to one another and oriented in a longitudinal direction (L), said clamp having one clamping jaw (11) and another clamping jaw (12) which are movable towards one another and away from one another, with a receiving area (13) in the one clamping jaw (11), which receiving area has a bearing face (13c) at the bottom for two of the seven longitudinal profiles (2, 3), said bearing face being movable at least in some regions relative to the clamping jaw (11) transversely to the longitudinal direction (L), and with another receiving area (14) provided in the other clamping jaw (12) for the bearing of four others of the seven longitudinal profiles (1, 4, 5, 6).

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved release mechanism for clamping tools where problems of thread slipping due to worn out thread can be reduced by the structure of a plunger with a small diameter section and the engagement of the thread shaft is made more secure by the cam action on account of the shape of the plunger. A protrusion extends from a push button on a top portion of the half-threaded nut. Threads are formed on an upper portion of the hole for engaging the threaded shaft. The middle portion of the plunger is made to have a section of small diameter allowing the protrusion to be pushed downward in a normal position and allowing the protrusion to rely on the resilient power of the helical spring to push it upward into the small diameter section.

Abstract: A dual fastener manipulation device may be used to manipulate two fasteners, having the same rotational axis, which may be separated by various distances and various sized objects. The dual fastener manipulation device may include a first wrench having a first fastener engaging head, a first handle, and a pivot stud. A second wrench element may have a second fastener engaging head and a second handle. A pivot linkage may be pivotally coupled to the pivot stud, and a floating stud may be coupled to both the second wrench and to the pivot linkage. The first and second fastener engaging heads may be engaged to two fasteners having the same rotational axis, while the pivot linkage and floating stud may maintain the rotational axis of the fastener engaging heads, while also allowing the fastener engaging heads to be moved closer to or farther from each other.

Abstract: The invention concerns a key device intended to hold a nut retainer in the radial position, when tightening the nut on an associated screw connection, characterized in that it comprises a handle (54) and a head (52) comprising a housing (56) into which a tab of the nut retainer is inserted, said tab being intended to be folded 90° on a body carrying the screw connection, after tightening of the nut, one face (58) of the head having geometry that matches a portion of the body carrying the screw connection that receives the nut, such that the end of the nut retainer, inserted into the head of the key, is held exactly perpendicular to the outer surface of said portion of the body when the nut is tightened.

Abstract: A handheld tool apparatus comprising a spindle blocking apparatus and a torque limiting unit that includes at least one limiting spring and a stop arrangement that is supported movably against the limiting spring. It is provided that the stop arrangement of the torque limiting unit nonrotatably secure a wedging arrangement of the spindle blocking apparatus.

Abstract: A tensioning device for a thread end portion of a bolt has a cylindrical housing and a piston, moveable in longitudinal direction therein and connectable to a hydraulic supply. An interchangeable sleeve extends centrally through the piston. At its end it has an internal thread with engagement length to be screwed onto the thread end portion. The sleeve has a radially expanded portion carried axially by a carrier face of the piston. In order to prevent the sleeve from prematurely contacting the threaded bolt when mounting the bolt tensioning cylinder and prevent damage to the threads, the sleeve is moveable longitudinally relative to the piston. The longitudinal sleeve travel is defined by the carrier face as first longitudinal stop and by a second longitudinal stop. The longitudinal sleeve travel is at least equal to, preferably greater, than the engagement length of the internal thread of the sleeve.

Abstract: A system configured to couple a hydraulic hammer and tool is disclosed. A hydraulic hammer may include a housing defining a chamber, elongate along a longitudinal axis, configured to receive a tool. The chamber may comprise an opening through which the tool may be inserted. A plurality of upper splines and a plurality of lower splines may be disposed, parallel to the longitudinal axis, on an inner surface of the chamber. A locking mechanism, comprising a rotatable locking ring, may be disposed within the chamber between the plurality of upper splines and the plurality of lower splines. The locking ring may comprise a plurality of locking ring splines disposed on an inner surface of the locking ring, wherein the plurality of locking ring splines are configured to align with the plurality of upper splines and the plurality of lower splines when the locking ring is rotated to an unlocked state.

Abstract: An air supply structure of a pneumatic tool includes a housing and a ventilation module. The housing includes an operating portion including an air chamber, a connecting portion including an accommodating space, and a holding portion including an air entering channel and an air exiting channel. The accommodating space is in communication with the air chamber, the air entering channel and the air exiting channel. The ventilation module, disposed in the connecting portion, includes an air inlet in communication with the air entering channel, an air outlet in communication with the air exiting channel, a first air opening in communication with the air chamber, a second air opening in communication with the air chamber, and a ventilation space. Thus, the size of the ventilation space of the ventilation module of individual pneumatic tools is ensured to be uniform to increase the manufacturing yield rate.

Abstract: A tool holder holds one or more tools when not being used. The tool holder comprises a body with a plurality of tool retainers for removably receiving a tool and a plurality of posts for securing the tool within the tool holder body when the tool holder is in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the tool retainers are holding tubes, pockets or slots. In order to couple a tool with the tool holder, a lock door is moved to an open position and the tool is inserted into a tool retainer of the tool holder. Then the locked door is moved to a closed position where it is positioned over the tool and the tool is secured within the tool holder. The tool is securely held within the tool holder body and is not removable when the tool holder is in the closed position. In some embodiments, the tool holder is configured to hold a L-shaped hexagonal or round tool. In some embodiments, the tool holder is able to hold a plurality of tools of different sizes.

Abstract: A multifunction support system includes a longitudinal support section extending along a first longitudinal axis. A first mounting section extends substantially along a second longitudinal axis. The first mounting section is coupled to a first end of the longitudinal support section. A second mounting section extends substantially along the second longitudinal axis and is coupled to a second end of the longitudinal support section. The second longitudinal axis is parallel to and spaced apart from the first longitudinal axis. The first and second mounting sections are coupled to a surface such that the longitudinal support section and the surface define a channel sized and configured to receive a coupling element therethrough.

Abstract: A Utensil Shelf for storing, organizing, and making available space for anyone that uses some type of small instruments. The utensil shelf is a revolving quadrilateral structure that has four sides with inserts that hold removable shelves in place. The inserts help the shelves to slide in and out easily, as well as having uniquely designed handles that are attached to the removable shelves. The removable shelves can be lowered or raised depending on the need for space. A top platform of the utensil shelf has twenty one uniquely spaced openings/holes that can be used to store or to easily remove the small instruments for use. The utensil shelf additionally includes a swivel base.

Abstract: A roof square for marking rafters comprising a right angle triangular body with a marking blade pivotally mounted adjacent the right angle. Either side of the square adjacent the right angle is held against the stock to be marked, and the blade used to mark either a plumb cut or a foot cut. The blade retracts to allow marks to be made at a measured depth. The tool can also be used as a conventional square to make 90 and 45 degree marks.

Abstract: A master-slave system (1) according to the present invention includes a slave actuator (As1 to As3) for generating a slave driving force (?s) to control a slave robot in terms of driving force, an effective driving force sensor (Fs1 to Fs3) for measuring a slave effective driving force (?sa) actually acting on a terminal output axis of the slave actuator (As1 to As3), and a slave target effective driving force calculating device (3) for calculating a slave target effective driving force (?sad) which is a target value for the slave effective driving force (?sa), on the basis of a master operating force (fm) applied to the master robot by an operator (U). The slave actuator (As1 to As3) generates the slave driving force (?s) on the basis of the slave target effective driving force (?sad) and the slave effective driving force (?sa).

Abstract: A method for robot interaction, preferably including: receiving a user input, determining a robot-associated response based on the user input, and presenting the robot-associated response. A system, preferably including: a robot, a conversation client, and a response module.

Abstract: Utilities (e.g., systems, apparatuses, methods) that reduce robotic assembly contention in media element storage libraries by rotating (e.g., flipping, swinging, etc.) a robot arm of a first robotic assembly mounted over a first of first and second spaced storage arrays in a storage library into a first position between the first storage array and a central reference plane disposed between and parallel to the first and second storage arrays to allow a robot arm of a second robotic assembly to slide or otherwise move past the robot arm of the first robotic assembly (e.g., in a direction along or parallel to an x-axis parallel to the first and second storage arrays), even when the robot arms of the first and second robotic assemblies are disposed at the same height (e.g., along a z-axis that is perpendicular to the x-axis) within the storage library.