Abstract: A water feature includes a plurality of pump systems and an input and control device configured to control each of the pump systems. Each pump system is arranged in a pump field, is connected to a water supply and includes a jet nozzle and an electrically powered pump. Each jet nozzle emits a water jet that is propelled by the corresponding pump to an individual jet height or distance. Control signals generated by the input and control device are saved in non-volatile form in a storage element. The jet height or distance for each water jet is determined by the pump performance as regulated by the input and control device. A view of upper ends of the water jets gives the impression of a virtual., spatially perceptible object.

Abstract: Implementations of an applicator syringe are provided. In some implementations, the applicator syringe may be configured to dispense a lubricant from a dispensing needle thereof. In some implementations, the applicator syringe may be configured so that the plunger shaft and the dispensing needle are removable when not in use. In some implementations, when the applicator syringe has been disassembled, the dispensing needle may be stored within the barrel of the applicator syringe and the plunger shaft secured about the exterior of the barrel. In some implementations, the applicator syringe may comprise a barrel having a finger flange, a plunger positioned within the interior chamber of the barrel, a plunger shaft configured to urge the plunger forward, a dispensing needle that can be removably secured to the front end of the barrel, a removable cap, and a barrel plug.

Abstract: A fluid ejection apparatus may include a drop generator to eject fluid droplets in a vertical direction and a fluid channel containing the drop generator. The fluid channel may include a vertical inlet through which fluid is to enter the fluid channel and a vertical outlet through which fluid not ejected by the drop generator is to be circulated out of the fluid channel.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a coating apparatus includes a backup roll, a die disposed below the backup roll, a bending device disposed below the die, and a die pressing module provided on an upper surface of the bending device. The die includes a base module, a first body erected from a rear part of an upper surface of the base module, a second body combined with a front surface of the first body, a mount space formed between a front part of the upper surface of the base module and a lower surface of the second body, a liquid storage module for a coating liquid, a liquid passage for the coating liquid, a slit-like discharge port for the coating liquid, and a shim sandwiched between the first body and the second body.

Abstract: A paint roller frame and cage assembly and method of manufacturing includes providing an assembly having a handle and a shaft extending from the handle, and forming a unitary cage having a radially outward surface for supporting a roller cover. The cage includes a first cavity located at an end of the cage proximate the handle and a second cavity located at an opposite end of the cage. Each cavity is defined within the radially outward surface and has a radially opening slot. A cover retainer is receivable through a first slot and into the first cavity. The cover retainer includes radially extending fingers that extend through the slot to engage an inner diameter of the roller cover and secure the cover to the cage. A fastener is receivable through a second slot and into the second cavity to hold the cage on the shaft.

Abstract: During an example coating method, a metallic substrate is provided. A foundation coat precursor is applied on the metallic substrate. The foundation coat precursor includes a matrix and a plurality of capsules present in the matrix. Each capsule includes a shell and a healing agent surrounded by the shell. A basecoat precursor is applied, and a clearcoat precursor is applied. The metallic substrate, the foundation coat precursor, the basecoat precursor, and the clearcoat precursor are heated i) after each respective application or ii) simultaneously, in order to cure the foundation coat, basecoat, and clearcoat precursors and respectively form a foundation coat, a basecoat, and a clearcoat. The foundation coat is ultraviolet (UV) stable and bonds the metallic substrate to the basecoat and the clearcoat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a kit for half coating nanoparticles. According to the present invention, nanoparticles can be half coated in a relatively simple and economical process that can replace complicated processes, such as chemical synthesis, of a conventional Janus nanoparticle-preparing method.

Abstract: A method of providing a metallically reflective surface on a substrate includes applying a primer layer to the substrate, mixing a solution of silver salt with a reducing agent and spraying the solution onto the primer layer to form a silver layer, and applying at least one transparent or translucent top coat layer or at least one clear coat layer onto the silver layer, wherein the primer contains a corrosion inhibitor selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole, tolyltriazole, benzimidazole, derivatives of the compounds and mixtures of two or more of the compounds and/or derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a barrier layer (13, 9) for coating the inner surface (12, 17) of a receptacle (10, 6) which is made at least in part of plastic and is used for holding products that are biocompatible for humans and/or animals; in said method, a solution is formed that contains at least one solvent, water, at least one organo-functional molecular precursor, and an acid as a catalyst, the complexed solution, which is undergoing hydrolysis and condensation, is applied to at least one portion of the inner surface of the receptacle, the applied solution is dried at a specific drying temperature below 100° C., and the receptacle is conveyed away and stored before being baked. The acid used is citric acid.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for forming a fluoropolymer coated component, such as a metal component, comprising applying an adhesion promoter onto a surface of the component; applying an organic material onto the adhesion promoter; and applying a mixture comprising a fluoropolymer and a solvent selected from a furan or a fluorinated solvent onto the organic material. Aspects of the present disclosure further provide fluoropolymer coatings having a thickness of from about 5 mil to about 80 mil on a component, an average porosity of from about 20% to about 70% based on the total volume of the layer, and a void density of from about 1011 to about 1013 voids per cm3.

Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer includes: a hollow portion 110 formed between insulating films 104 and 106 interposed between a lower electrode 103 and an upper electrode 107 above a substrate 101; and a membrane 120 that is configured of insulating films 106, 108, 111, and 112 and the upper electrode 107 above the hollow portion 110 and vibrates at a time of transmission/reception of ultrasonic wave. Also, the hollow portion 110 has a cross-sectional shape according to which a relationship of h1>h2>0 is established when a thickness of a center portion is given as h1 and a thickness of an outer peripheral portion is given as h2.

Abstract: An ultrasound transducer in which a plurality of pMUT cells are arranged. The pMUT cells have a plurality of resonance frequencies. Each of the pMUT cells includes a piezoelectric film that is polarized in a first direction that is a thickness direction or a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for reducing ringing effects associated with a transducer comprises a transducer body, a transducer cap, a piezoelectric element formed in the cap, and a damping material formed around the piezoelectric element wherein the damping material suppresses a ringing effect associated with the transducer, while an O-ring is used together with damping material to support high pressure applications up to 230 bars.

Abstract: A vibratory screening apparatus including a support and at least two screen decks arranged one over the other as an assembly. Each screen deck includes a screen frame, a screen and a chamber underlaying the screen surface, an outlet duct for oversized material and an outlet duct for undersized material in communication with the chamber. Mountings are configured for mounting the assembly of the screen decks to the support. A drive support with a motor assembly is configured for vibrating the assembly of screen decks. A feed unit is configured to feed the material to be screened to each screen deck. The feed unit is arranged on the support and configured to be moved between a feed position and a maintenance position. The assembly of the at least two screen decks is resiliently arranged on the support, while the feed unit is non-resiliently arranged on the support.

Abstract: A sorting system determines the aptitude of the result of learning obtained by learning sorting data indicative of the result of sorting of an object to be sorted corresponding to measurement data on a state of the object to be sorted. If the aptitude is compatible with a previously specified criterion, the operation of the system is switched so as to perform automatic sorting of the object to be sorted. If the aptitude is not compatible with the previously specified criterion, the operation of the system is switched so as not to perform the automatic sorting of the object to be sorted.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to obtain a high removing performance of particles. The substrate processing system according to the exemplary embodiment comprises a holding unit and a removing solution supply unit. The holding unit holds a substrate that has a treatment film formed thereon, wherein the treatment film comprises an organic solvent and a fluorine-containing polymer that is soluble in the organic solvent. The removing solution supply unit supplies to the treatment film formed on the substrate, a removing solution capable of removing the treatment film.

Abstract: The processing device for small parts is equipped with ultrasound probes for decreasing the number of particles and with microwave generators for drying the small parts.

Abstract: A razor blade lubricating and cleansing system for the maintenance and cleansing of razor blades used for shaving. The razor blade lubricating and cleansing system includes a wax core held inside a tubular housing designed to extrude debris from gaps between a plurality of razor blades upon application, such that waste material is removed, and a coating of wax is formed along the edge and over the surface of each razor blade. The tubular housing includes a removable cap disposed on a top end, and a rotatable base on a bottom end designed to raise the wax core upwards when rotated in a clockwise direction, such that the raised portion is exposed and accessible. The rotatable base is also designed to lower the wax core downwards when rotated in an anticlockwise direction, such that the lowered portion is securely stowed within the tubular housing.

Abstract: A device for cleaning a duct comprises a rotating whip head, the filaments of which flail the interior of the duct as the head is moved lengthwise by a flexible shaft comprised of segments which are attached to each other by disengageable two-part couplings. Proximal and distal ends of a whip head, and the proximal ends of coupling parts are provided with rake features that provide inclined plane surfaces, enabling the rotating devices to avoid hanging up on steps and edges within the duct.

Abstract: A support frame for a basket in a cleaning tank is attached to a lifting member to raise and lower the basket and also two vertical stabilising members to prevent unwanted movement of the basket when asymmetrically or heavily loaded, which may lead the basket to jam against the sides of the tank. The stabilising members run in guides external to the tank and include skids or wheels for low friction movement. Further rollers attached to the baskets prevent it from fouling against the inside surfaces of the tank.

Abstract: Presented herein are articles and methods relating to manufactured superhydrophobic, superoleophobic, and/or supermetallophobic surfaces with macro-scale features (macro features) configured to induce controlled asymmetry in a liquid film produced by impinging phase (e.g., impinging droplet(s)) onto the surface, thereby further reducing the contact time between an impinging liquid and the surface.

Abstract: Provided is a method for efficiently recovering pulp fibers with a high degree of safety and without detriment to the performance of the pulp fibers, from used absorbent articles such as disposable diapers containing pulp fibers and a super absorbent polymer. This method comprises: a step for extracting a mixture of pulp fibers, super absorbent polymer and water from used absorbent articles; a step of using a pair of electrodes to apply a voltage to the mixture of pulp fibers, super absorbent polymer and water to deactivate the super absorbent polymer; and a step for separating pulp fibers from the mixture of pulp fibers, deactivated super polymer and water.

Abstract: A multi-stage product gas generation system converts a carbonaceous material, such as municipal solid waste, into a product gas which may subsequently be converted into a liquid fuel or other material. One or more reactors containing bed material may be used to conduct reactions to effect the conversions. Unreacted inert feedstock contaminants present in the carbonaceous material may be separated from bed material using a portion of the product gas. A heat transfer medium collecting heat from a reaction in one stage may be applied as a reactant input in another, earlier stage.

Abstract: A hollow preform impact extruded from a metal billet to produce a progressing wall at a transition wall thickness. An axially forward portion of the progressing wall is ironed by extrusion past an extrusion point to form a sidewall portion of a lesser thickness. Extruding is stopped while some of the billet remains to form the closed bottom end. The preform has a bottom portion, a sidewall portion and a transition wall portion extending between the bottom portion and the sidewall portion. The transition wall portion is thicker than the sidewall portion and can be formed into at least part of the rim of an expansion shaped container. An impact extrusion punch has a central axis, an axially forward, impact surface for impacting metal to be extruded, a transition region for directing material displaced by the impact surface and a rear extrusion point for ironing material extruded past the transition region.

Abstract: A control method for a winding wire manufacturing device that includes a base, a clamp, a bending top and a controller, includes a first process of detecting a bending torque applied to the bending top at the time of edgewise bending, a second process of determining whether or not a maximum value obtained by removing a torque value in starting the bending top from the bending torque is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value set in advance, and a third process of reducing a clamp load applied to a rectangular wire by the clamp when the maximum value of the bending torque is larger than the predetermined value.

Abstract: A system comprises a tube and a bender. The tube comprises a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion. An undulated portion is disposed between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion. Alternatively, the tube can comprise a plurality of cylindrical portions and undulated portions. The bender comprises a plurality of L-shaped brackets and a plurality of U-shaped brackets, and further includes a driving rod subassembly.

Abstract: A pressed component includes an elongated top plate; ridge line portions at both short direction ends of the top plate; and vertical walls that face each other in a state extending from the ridge line portions, and the top plate includes a minimum portion, at which the Vickers hardness value is a minimum value, between one end and another end in the short direction of the top plate, and maximum portions, at which the Vickers hardness value is a maximum value, in each of a first range between the minimum portion and the one end, and a second range between the minimum portion and the other end.

Abstract: Systems and methods for forming a workpiece are disclosed. The system may include a fixture assembly for receiving a workpiece having opposing first and second surfaces, first and second tools, and a vibration source configured to vibrate the first and/or second tool. The first and second tools may be configured to move along first and second predetermined paths of motion as the first and/or second tool is vibrated by the vibration source and may exert force on the first and second surfaces to form the workpiece. The method may include vibrating a tool using a vibration source and moving the vibrating tool and another tool along first and second forming paths to form the workpiece. The vibration source may be an ultrasonic transducer and may vibrate the tool at a frequency of at least 1 kHz.

Abstract: A support tube for a camshaft may include at least one setting region for setting at least one component and a free region adjoining the setting region. The support tube may further include a tube wall that has a varying thickness. In the setting region, the tube wall may exhibit a wall thickness that is greater than the wall thickness of the tube wall in the free region. Furthermore, a method for producing such a support tube may involve forming a profiled strip material with varying wall thickness into the support tube. In some cases the tube wall of the support tube may be hydroformed.

Abstract: In a transport method for transferring workpieces between a plurality of successive stations of a processing device, especially a forming device, workpieces are in each case transported from one station to the respective next station of the processing device simultaneously by means of a plurality of gripping tools which are movable jointly in a transport cycle. In the event of a process disturbance, the transport cycle is suspended and the gripping tools with the workpieces are moved into a waiting position in which the workpieces are outside the operating range of processing tools of the stations of the processing device. Once the process disturbance has been eliminated, the transport cycle of the workpieces is resumed. By virtue of the movement of the gripping tools into a safe waiting position outside the operating range of the processing tools of the stations, consequent damage resulting from the process disturbance can be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transfer press for successive forming and demoulding of work pieces by means of upper and lower tools in dies, wherein the upper tools are attached to a ram head, while the lower tools are installed on a ram foot. The ram head and the ram base are rigidly connected to each other and form a ram.

Abstract: Device for producing reinforcements, in particular reinforcement baskets for concrete pipes having a bell-shaped socket end, having an expansion device which has a single expansion slide, wherein the expansion slide is configured for modifying, in particular, during the production process of the reinforcement, a radial position of an assigned actuating element for a longitudinal wire of the reinforcement by way of a transmission mechanism of the expansion device. The device is characterized in that the expansion device has a mold slide, wherein an actuator drive is provided for moving the mold slide, and wherein the actuator drive for a linear movement of the mold slide in relation to the expansion slide is supported on the expansion slide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of closed-pore microspheres of expanded perlite as a filler for producing moldings for the foundry industry, to a composition for producing moldings for the foundry industry, comprising closed-pore microspheres of expanded perlite as a filler, and a binder, the binder being selected from the group consisting of water glass, phenol-formaldehyde resins, two-component systems comprising as reactants a polyisocyanate and a polyol component containing free hydroxyl groups (OH groups), and starch, and also to moldings for the foundry industry and to a process for producing a molding for the foundry industry.

Abstract: A core for use in casting an internal cooling circuit within a gas turbine engine component includes a base core portion and an additive core portion additively manufactured to the base core portion. A method of manufacturing a core for use in casting an internal cooling circuit within a gas turbine engine component including additively manufacturing an additive core portion to a base core portion.

Abstract: A sand molding apparatus and method, whereby cope and drag portions of a sand mold are formed simultaneously via pressurized sand delivered to each side of a pattern in a perpendicular trajectory. Two opposing sand shooting passageways include a vertical inner side wall and a horizontal inner side wall extending at an angle from the vertical inner side wall. A sand shooting plate at the outlet of each sand shooting passageway includes removable and interchangeable port and cover inserts that can be arranged in custom arrays within the sand shooting plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refractory ceramic gas purging element featuring an insert which was cast into a blind hole within a refractory gas permeable body, which insert is made of a refractory ceramic material and has a density different to that of the body.

Abstract: A roll press machine according to the present disclosure includes a hot press mechanism having a pair of rollers arranged with a gap therebetween and heating mechanisms that heat the pair of rollers to heat and roll a forming material, a material feeding mechanism that feeds the forming material and a conveying mechanism that conveys the forming material fed by the material feeding mechanism to the hot press mechanism, in which each of the pair of rollers in the hot press mechanism has a roller structure including an outermost layer and an intermediate layer inside the outermost layer, and a thermal expansion coefficient of the outermost layer is lower than a thermal expansion coefficient of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for the automatic startup of a continuous casting line, including a vessel which is connected to a tip by means of a gate, the tip feeding a casting housing. The apparatus includes a laser device which measures the level of the metal within the vessel, a level control device, which adjusts the introduction of liquid metal into the vessel, a gate actuator to control the gate for providing a barrier between the vessel and the tip, a transducer for the temperature of the metal inside the vessel, and a PLC which receives data from the temperature transducer and from the laser device to control the level control device and the gate actuator, so as to adjust the vessel metal level to ensure a correct and continuous flow of metal toward the casting cylinders, to avoid poor diffusion of the metal inside the tip.

Abstract: A method for die casting a metal alloy in a cavity, implementing a mold comprising induction heater to heat the molding surfaces of the cavity. The cavity is filled with the metal alloy by injection and preheated to a nominal preheating temperature T1. The metal in the cavity is solidified. The mold is opened and the part is ejected therefrom. The molding surfaces of the cavity is heated by induction while the part is no longer in contact with said surfaces. The molding surfaces of the cavity is sprayed, the mold being opened, by a release agent. The mold is closes and the cavity is heated the temperature T1.

Abstract: Methods of casting lightweight, high-strength aluminum cast structural components are provided wherein the casting is accomplished by low-pressure die casting or gravity casting. The aluminum cast structural component is preferably composed of an aluminum-based alloy comprising silicon at ?about 4 to ?about 7 wt. %; iron at ?about 0.15 wt. %; manganese at ?about 0.5 wt. %; chromium at ?about 0.15 to ?about 0.5 wt. %; magnesium at ?about 0.8 wt. %; zinc at ?about 0.01 wt. %; titanium at ?about 0.05 to ?about 0.15 wt. %; phosphorus at ?about 0.003 wt. %; strontium at ?about 0.015 wt. % and a balance of aluminum.

Abstract: A nozzle for extruding metal containing multi phase (MCMP) build material is heated by an induction coil. The nozzle effective radius is larger than an induction skin depth in the nozzle, which is larger than 1/15 the radius, and less than the nozzle length. The nozzle material performance index, based on resistivity and magnetic permeability, is higher than that of the build material, and components of a build platform, particularly a removable sheet. The coil radius is less than 1.4 times the nozzle effective radius. The nozzle may be of several annular sections, of which that of the bore may be removable and wear resistant. The nozzle may be of multiple graphite grades, including copper infused. The coil axial extent may be less than the nozzle length, and it may be located nearer to the outlet. An adhesion control layer on a build sheet may enhance or reduce adhesion thereto.

Abstract: A method for producing a cast component is provided. The method includes attaching a ceramic mold to a seed crystal body, the ceramic mold including a cavity defining the shape of the cast component and a seed crystal body interface having a complementary shape to the seed crystal body such that the seed crystal body may be capable of supporting the ceramic mold in a casting oven. The method also includes pouring a liquid metal into the mold such that the crystal seed portion contributes to controlled crystallization of the cast component.

Abstract: A casting apparatus for producing castings using molds each having a sprue, comprising a mold-conveying means for conveying molds each containing a melt poured through the sprue; nozzles each having a gas-introducing opening attachable to and detachable from the sprue; nozzle-attaching/detaching means each moving each nozzle to attach and detach the gas-introducing opening to and from the sprue; moving means for moving the nozzle-attaching/detaching means, such that the nozzle-attaching/detaching means moves following a mold conveyed by the mold-conveying means, while keeping the connection of the gas-introducing opening to the sprue by the nozzle-attaching/detaching means; and a gas supply means connected to each nozzle for supplying a gas to the gas-introducing opening.

Abstract: A transition element-doped aluminum powder metal and a method of making this powder metal are disclosed. The method of making includes forming an aluminum-transition element melt in which a transition element content of the aluminum-transition element melt is less than 6 percent by weight. The aluminum-transition element melt is then powderized to form a transition element-doped aluminum powder metal. The powderization may occur by, for example, air atomization.

Abstract: An alloy powder contains greater than or equal to 3% by mass and less than or equal to 30% by mass of tungsten, greater than or equal to 2% by mass and less than or equal to 30% by mass of aluminum, greater than or equal to 0.2% by mass and less than or equal to 15% by mass of oxygen, and at least one of cobalt and nickel as the balance. The alloy powder has an average particle diameter of greater than or equal to 0.1 ?m and less than or equal to 10 ?m.

Abstract: There are provided a bonding material, which can prevent voids from being generated in a silver bonding layer by preventing the entrainment of bubbles during the formation of a coating film even if the coating film is thickened, and a bonding method using the same. The bonding material of a silver paste includes fine silver particles, a solvent and an addition agent, wherein the solvent contains a first solvent of a diol, such as octanediol, and a second solvent which is a polar solvent (preferably one or more selected from the group consisting of dibutyl diglycol, hexyl diglycol, decanol and dodecanol) having a lower surface tension than that of the first solvent and wherein the addition agent is a triol.

Abstract: 3D printing using metal containing multi phase materials is prone to nozzle clogging and flow artifacts. These can be mitigated by monitoring process conditions and taking action at times based on other conditions. Forces, physical regularity, and temperatures can be monitored and service can be taken based on these, immediately, or at dynamic future points, short or longer term, such as completion of a segment or layer, or before critical geometry. Process conditions can be logged and service time can be based on functions of individual and combinations of logged data. Operating windows can be adjusted based on same. Service includes dwell time at high and low temperatures, treatment material provided into the nozzle to change the liquid composition therein. Plungers and fluid jets can expel material from nozzle inlet or outlet. Dwelling at various temperatures can liquefy clogs or cause rupture by disparate volume changes of cooling materials.

Abstract: Apparatus for additive manufacturing includes: a platform adapted to receive a powder bed that is laid thereon; a laser source adapted to emit a laser beam towards the powder bed; a doctor blade adapted to move transversally relative to the platform in a direction parallel to the plane in which the powder bed lies, thereby moving the powder towards a work area, in which the laser beam progressively manufactures a product by sintering the layer of powder just deposited by the doctor blade; wherein the doctor blade is provided with at least one illuminator arranged in the lower part of the doctor blade itself, the at least one illuminator being an emitter with an emission range centered in the spectral region from 300 to 1000 nm.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for fabricating multi-part assemblies. In particular, by forming release layers between features such as bearings or gear teeth, complex mechanical assemblies can be fabricated in a single additive manufacturing process.

Abstract: An additively manufactured (AM) structure includes a removal plane extending therein defining an object thereabove. The AM structure also includes at least one datum structure coupled relative to the AM structure. Each datum structure includes a vertical reference plane for guiding a cutting element to remove the object from a remaining portion of the AM structure through the removal plane. The vertical reference plane is horizontally coplanar with the removal plane of the AM structure. The datum structures allow for accurate object cuts regardless of whether an AM build platform is horizontal or non-planar.