Abstract: Methods and apparatus to determine heat input to a weld are disclosed. An example welding-type power supply includes a power converter to convert input power to output welding-type power, and a controller configured to: during a welding-type operation, calculate average instantaneous power values of the welding-type operation for discrete, non-overlapping time periods by multiplying voltage measurements and corresponding current measurements; identify an end of the welding-type operation; determine a duration of the welding-type operation; calculate a total average instantaneous power of the welding-type operation based on the average instantaneous power values for the time periods and the duration of the welding-type operation; and determine whether an acceptable range of the welding-type operation is exceeded based on the total average instantaneous power and the duration of the welding-type operation.

Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a liquid cooling jacket including a jacket body and a sealing body joined to the jacket body. The method includes steps of: preparing; placing; first primary joining with a rotary tool; and second primary joining with the rotary tool. The rotary tool includes a base end pin and a distal end pin. The distal end pin includes a flat surface and a protrusion protruding from the flat surface. In the first primary joining and the second primary joining, friction stirring is performed in a state where the jacket body and the sealing body are brought in contact with the flat surface of the distal end pin and the base end pin and only the jacket body is brought in contact with a distal end surface of the protrusion.

Abstract: A method for processing a transparent workpiece includes directing a pulsed laser beam into the transparent workpiece such that a portion of the pulsed laser beam directed into the transparent workpiece generates an induced absorption within the transparent workpiece, thereby forming a damage line within the transparent workpiece, and the portion of the pulsed laser beam directed into the transparent workpiece includes a wavelength ?, a spot size w0, and a Rayleigh range ZR that is greater than F D ? ? ? w 0 2 ? , where FD is a dimensionless divergence factor comprising a value of 10 or greater. Further, the method for processing the transparent workpiece includes etching the transparent workpiece with an etching vapor to remove at least a portion of the transparent workpiece along the damage line, thereby forming an aperture extending through the at least a portion of the thickness of the transparent workpiece.

Abstract: Accurate processing is performed. A laser processing apparatus includes a light irradiator that irradiates a processing target object with a laser beam based on a processing model, a measurer that measures a distance from the light irradiator to the processing target object based on reflected light of the laser beam from the processing target object, and a processing controller that performs processing control based on the measured distance.

Abstract: A method and a device for monitoring laser cutting processes in the high-power range above 1 kW mean output envisage automatic quality control after interruption and/or completion of a cutting process carried out with predetermined cutting parameters. According to the disclosure the cutting process is interrupted after a first partial processing step, whereupon a partial section (K1 . . . . KX) of the processing path is scanned. This preferably takes place at a higher speed than that for the first partial processing procedure and preferably close to or on the same processing path. On the basis of the scan result at least one quality feature of the processing result is automatically determined and compared with predefined quality specifications. Depending on the result of the comparison a fault message can then be issued, the processing interrupted, reworking of a defect point carried out, at least one cutting parameter adjusted, and the cutting process continued with the changed set of cutting parameters.

Abstract: A laser beam is readily positioned with a simple arrangement. A laser processing apparatus includes a processing stage on which a processing target object is processed, a light irradiator that performs irradiation by selecting one of a visible laser beam and a processing laser beam, and an adjuster that adjusts a position of the processing stage based on an irradiation position of the visible laser beam with which one of the processing stage and the processing target object is irradiated. The light irradiator irradiates, with the processing laser beam, the processing target object arranged on the processing stage adjusted by the adjuster.

Abstract: A device for determining a focus position of a laser beam in a laser machining system includes an optical element configured to reflect a portion of the laser beam for coupling out a first sub-beam of the laser beam, a spatially resolving sensor to which the first sub-beam can be directed, and an evaluation unit configured to determine a focus position of the laser beam based on an actual diameter of the first sub-beam incident on the spatially resolving sensor, a laser beam power, and calibration data.

Abstract: A method for laser keyhole welding of metal alloys is disclosed. The method independently adjusts power in a focused center beam and power in a concentric focused annular beam. At the termination of a weld, the power in the center beam is initially ramped up and then ramped down, while the power in the annular beam is ramped down. Increasing the power in the center beam enables a controlled and prolonged contraction of the keyhole and melt pool, thereby preventing undesirable cracking.

Abstract: A laser cutting head includes a controllable collimator with movable collimator lenses for controlling beam diameter and/or focal point location. The laser cutting head may be used in a laser cutting system with a control system for controlling the position of the movable collimator lenses. The lenses may be moved, for example, to adjust the beam spot size for cutting different types of material or material thicknesses. The lenses may also be moved to adjust a focal point back to the workpiece after changing the distance of the laser cutting head relative to the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting brittle material comprises an aspheric focusing lens, an aperture, and a laser-source generating a beam of pulsed laser-radiation. The aspheric lens and the aperture form the beam of pulsed laser-radiation into an elongated focus having a uniform intensity distribution along the optical axis of the aspheric focusing lens. The elongated focus extends through the full thickness of a workpiece made of a brittle material. The workpiece is cut by tracing the optical axis along a cutting line. Each pulse or burst of pulsed laser-radiation creates an extended defect through the full thickness of the workpiece.

Abstract: Monitoring melt pool temperature in laser powder bed fusion by providing a build laser that produces a laser beam that is directed onto the melt pool and produces an incandescence that emanates from the melt pool, receiving the incandescence and producing a first image having a first spectral band and a second image having a second spectral band, and determining the ratio of said first image having a first spectral band and said second image having a second spectral band to monitor the melt pool temperature.

Abstract: An additive manufacturing apparatus is provided and may include at least one build unit; a build platform; and at least one collector positioned on the apparatus such that the at least one collector contacts an outer surface of a build wall as the build wall is formed during a build. Methods are also provided for manufacturing at least one object.

Abstract: A method for processing a transparent workpiece includes generating a beam of radiation and forming a defect in or on an object. The beam is a quasi-non-diffracting beam and has a focal volume. Forming the defect includes directing the beam onto the object and positioning the focal volume partially or fully within the object. Generating the beam includes partially blocking the beam upstream of the focal volume to adjust an axial symmetry of the freeform energy distribution with respect to an optical axis of the beam using an adjustable blocking element and/or spatially modulating a phase of the beam upstream of the focal volume to adjust a geometry of the freeform energy distribution using a phase mask. The freeform energy distribution has energy sufficient to induce multi-photon absorption in a region of the object that is co-located with the focal volume. The induced multi-photon absorption produces the defect.

Abstract: A method for rounding off an undesired burr and/or material accumulated on vehicle spoke rear edges, in particular light-alloy automotive wheel during manufacture, the burr having been produced or the material having accumulated during a preceding mechanical processing step of the light-alloy wheel, rounds off the burr or the accumulated material by laser beam remelting. The rounding off is achieved by orienting the light-alloy wheel during the lasering such that the rear edge of the respective spoke being lasered points downwards and by, as a result of laser beam energy applied, the light alloy of the spoke is melted locally, partially and directly from above, i.e. on a front spoke edge, and/or laterally from above so that the resulting molten material flows downwards by gravity, hardens on the spoke rear face as a rounded portion and thereby rounds off the undesired burr or the undesired material accumulated there.

Abstract: The system may include a rotatable stage configured to support a ceramic substrate and an energy emitter positioned adjacent to the ceramic substrate. In some cases, the energy emitter may be configured to transmit an energy beam toward one or more outer faces of the ceramic substrate so as to modify a surface roughness of the one or more outer faces. In some cases, the method may include identifying a target surface roughness based at least in part on a target friction coefficient, and identifying a target surface area of the ceramic substrate, transmitting an energy beam toward the surface of the ceramic substrate via an energy emitter positioned adjacent to the ceramic substrate, and heating the target surface area of the surface of the ceramic substrate until a surface roughness of the target surface area is within a predetermined range of the target surface roughness.

Abstract: In a laser processing method, laser lights of fiber lasers or direct diode lasers is irradiated onto an iron-based plate material from a nozzle, a nozzle with a nozzle opening whose opening diameter is preliminarily set according to a thickness of the plate material is selected from plural nozzles whose nozzle openings have different opening diameters from each other, and the plate material is cut while irradiating the laser lights onto the plate material and injecting assist gas from the nozzle opening toward the plate material.

Abstract: A method of forming a board into a curved panel, including: providing a cutting tool having a support portion and a cutting portion, the cutting portion having a first cutting edge, and a plurality of second cutting edges disposed adjacent each other and recessed relative to the first cutting edge by a defined offset dimension; placing a corrugated board on the support portion such that a b-facing-layer is disposed facing the support portion, and an a-facing-layer is disposed facing the cutting portion; advancing the cutting portion toward the board such that the first cutting edge cuts completely through both the a-facing-layer and the b-facing-layer of the board, and the plurality of second cutting edges cut completely through the a-facing-layer, but not completely through the b-facing-layer; and, retracting the cutting portion away from the support portion and removing the panel to facilitate further manipulation of the panel into the curved panel.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and/or methods are disclosed relating to welding systems that allow for virtual marking of welding workpieces. In some examples, a virtual marking process of the welding system generates and/or displays one or more markings on a display of the welding system in response to a dynamic input. In some examples, the dynamic input may comprise one or more of a user input received via a user interface, a marking instrument, and/or a welding gun of the welding system. In some examples, the dynamic input may comprise images captured by the welding system and recognized by the welding system as indicating markings. In some examples, the markings may guide an operator by indicating weld locations and/or weld order. In some examples, the markings may include embedded marking data (and/or metadata) that may be accessed and/or displayed to provide additional information and/or guidance to the operator.

Abstract: A method for repairing damage to a fuel pump assembly of a locomotive is provided that includes identifying a void within a fluid cavity of a fuel pump assembly. After identifying the void within the fluid cavity of the fuel pump assembly, the void is cleaned with a cleaning product, and a filler material is inserted within the void. Then the filler material is laser welded to repair the void. After being laser welded, the fluid cavity of the fuel pump assembly is honed.

Abstract: A seat frame assembling unit includes: a setting device and a setting robot. The setting device is driven in a state where side frames, a connecting frame, a pan frame, a member frame and an upper frame are arranged. The setting robot installs the side frames side by side and subsequently installs the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame between the side frames. The setting device moves the side frames to positions in which the side frames are to be assembled with the connecting frame, the pan frame, the member frame and the upper frame.

Abstract: A tool turret, in particular intended for the use in a machine tool and for an automated tool change process, wherein in at least one work station (7) of the pivotable tool disk (5) a holder (9) intended for receiving a machining tool (15) can be attached to the tool disk (5) in a re-detachable manner by means of a clamping device (31) assigned to the individual workstation (7), wherein, in a setting position of the tool disk (5) that differs from the working position (11), the respective clamping device (31) can be activated or deactivated while leaving the holder (9) on the tool disk (5), and wherein, in a changing position of the tool disk different from the working (11) and adjusting position (57), the relevant clamping device (31) unlocks the holder (9) in such a way that it can be removed from the tool disk (5) and replaced by another holder (9) holder to be used.

Abstract: A portable machining apparatus has high operability in tilting a body with respect to a base or in machining a workpiece with the tilting body. A portable machining apparatus placeable on a long gauge placed on an upper surface of a workpiece includes a base placeable on the long gauge, a body including a blade for machining the workpiece, an angular plate fixed to the base to support the body in a tiltable manner and including a protrusion, a body support located between the body and the base and including a guide engageable with the protrusion to allow sliding of the protrusion on the guide, and a spring that urges the protrusion toward the guide.

Abstract: A control device of a machine including: an operating condition analyzing unit that analyzes an operating condition of the program, and performs a notification when the tool to be exchanged is not adjusted; an operating condition storage unit that stores the operating condition of the program at a time of exchanging the tool; a state restoration confirming unit that confirms whether an internal state of the machine and/or the control device is restorable so that an operation of a predetermined block of the program is performed again after the operation and a stop of the predetermined block after exchanging the tool; and a state restoration executing unit that, in a case in which the internal state is confirmed to be restorable, restores the internal state to a state at the time of exchanging the tool based on the stored operating condition of the program at the time of exchanging the tool.

Abstract: The sharpening system for cutter blades for cutting flexible materials in automatic cutting machines comprises at least one sharpening element, and it also comprises a first sharpening module that includes at least one first sharpening element, and a second sharpening module that includes at least one second sharpening element. It provides a sharpening system that offers an integral and simple solution to current sharpening systems by incorporating an active sharpening system in the guide plate, either in the rotary area or on the outside, or symmetrically in the upper part of the lower body of the cutting head, interchangeably.

Abstract: A deburring device includes a cylindrical body with a receptacle for receiving a pipe. The cylindrical body includes an abrasive surface provided in the receptacle, which is configured to simultaneously deburr at least two surfaces of a pipe inserted into the receptacle.

Abstract: The invention refers to a hand-held and hand-guided random orbital polishing or sanding power tool (1). The tool (1) comprises a static body (31), a motor (15), an eccentric element (17) driven by the motor (15) and performing a rotational movement about a first rotational axis (10), and a plate-like backing pad (9) connected to the eccentric element (17) in a manner freely rotatable about a second rotational axis (16). The first and second rotational axes (10, 16) extend essentially parallel to one another and are spaced apart from one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for smoothing a surface of a component, in which a component is placed in a liquid-solids mixture; a relative movement is produced between the liquid-solids mixture and the component; thus there is a flow of the liquid-solids mixture along the surface; wherein there is provided in the liquid-solids mixture a guide surface, along which the liquid-solids mixture flows, wherein a directional component toward the surface is imposed on the flow.

Abstract: A jig assembly is disclosed herein for holding a mower blade and a grinding tool during a sharpening operation on the mower blade. The jig assembly includes a mast, a fixture portion, and a jig portion. The fixture portion and jog portion can be mounted to the mast. The jig portion can include an arm and a tool-seat. The arm can include at least a first link and a second link movable relative to one another. The first link can be pivotally connected to the mast with a first pin defining an arm pivot axis. The first link and the second link can be interconnected whereby the second link is prevented from rotating in any plane that contains the arm pivot axis. The tool-seat can be disposed on the second link.

Abstract: There is provided a method for determining a quality of an abrasive surface preparation of a composite surface, prior to the composite surface undergoing a post-processing operation. The method includes fabricating a plurality of levels of abrasive surface preparation standards for a reference composite surface; using one or more surface analysis tools to create target values for quantifying each of the levels; and measuring, with the surface analysis tools, one or more abrasive surface preparation locations on the composite surface of a test composite structure, to obtain one or more test result measurements. The method further includes comparing each of the one or more test result measurements to the levels, to obtain one or more test result levels; determining if the one or more test result levels meet the one or more target values; and determining whether the composite surface is acceptable to proceed with the post-processing operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fully automatic gemstone polishing robot. An aspect of the present disclosure provides an automatic gemstone polishing robot comprising: a gemstone polishing unit, comprising a gemstone holding unit for supporting a gemstone in contact with an abrasive surface, and configured to polish said gemstone in a plurality of iterations based on a feedback signal; an image capturing unit to capture, in one or more of the plurality of iterations, at least one image of the gemstone; and an image processing unit, which when executed by one or more processors, analyzes said at least one image of the gemstone with respect to one or a plurality of gemstone parameters, wherein the image processing unit is further configured to compare the one or a plurality of analyzed gemstone parameters with one or a plurality of pre-determined gemstone parameters to generate the feedback signal to be transmitted to the gemstone polishing unit.

Abstract: A method of monitoring dressing of a polishing pad is provided. The method includes: rotating a polishing table that supports the polishing pad; dressing the polishing pad by pressing a dresser against the polishing pad while causing the dresser to oscillate in a radial direction of the polishing pad; calculating a work coefficient representing a ratio of a frictional force between the dresser and the polishing pad to a force of pressing the dresser against the polishing pad; and monitoring dressing of the polishing pad based on the work coefficient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for surface treating an internal surface of a part. The system comprises a tank within which the part is locatable. The system also comprises a fluid within the tank and capable of submersing the part when the part is located within the tank. The system further comprises a nozzle submersed in the fluid and configured to generate a stream of cavitated fluid directed in a first direction. The system additionally comprises a deflection tool submersed in the fluid and comprising a deflection surface that redirects the stream of cavitated fluid from the first direction to a second direction. The first direction is away from the internal surface of the part and the second direction is toward the internal surface of the part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to sintered polycrystalline flat-shaped geometrically structured ceramic abrasive elements designed for the use in resin bonded wheels, particularly in cut-off wheels. The present invention also relates to a method of making such sintered polycrystalline flat-shaped geometrically structured ceramic abrasive elements and the use thereof.

Abstract: A directional translating clamping device comprises a housing that includes a distal housing end and proximate housing end separated along a central axis, and a housing recess at the proximate housing end and extending along the central axis end. The device also includes a slide located in the housing recess, and the slide comprises a slide recess at a slide proximate end co-axial with the housing recess, and a detent in a radial sidewall of the slide prevents the slide from translating beyond a predetermined axial distance along the central axis. A spring is located in the housing recess and exerts an axial force on the distal end of the slide. A stub shaft extends from the distal end of the housing. A roller ball assembly includes a threaded sidewall that engages with the slide recess to removably and replaceably secure the roller ball assembly to the slide.

Abstract: A pipe alignment clamp for use in pipe fitting/fabrication applications. The pipe alignment clamp has a generally circular frame with at least one hinge therealong to enable the clamp to be opened and subsequently secured around a pair of pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined. Threaded support members are positioned along the frame in spaced apart fashion, and extend outwardly from each side of the frame. The support members are used to support alignment screws that can be independently repositioned radially towards and away from the pipe segments and/or fittings to be joined, thereby enabling the alignment clamp to accommodate a wide variety of different shapes and sizes of pipe segments and fittings, and requiring a minimum length of pipe segment to operate. The adjustment screws may be manipulated by hand, or by a separate alignment screw tool, which may be included as part of a pipe alignment kit.

Abstract: An adjustable locking assembly for a pipe wrench structured and arranged to provide a modified nut assembly and locking assembly.

Abstract: A chain wrench which utilizes ordinary high-speed drive chain to form an adjustable, replaceable chain wrench of unlimited length potential. A sprocket for gripping at the head of the wrench, and allows the chain to nearly completely wrap about the object to be turned or held, preventing the need for a gripping portion which tends to damage or crush the object being turned or held. Multiple such chains could be used simultaneously.

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing a highly-torqued fastener that allows an individual to easily and efficiently remove or install a bolt from or onto a crankshaft pulley or similar assembly. The tool includes a prismatic housing, a worm gear assembly, a torque input, and a torque output. The prismatic housing is a rigid structure that is used to conceal and protect the worm gear assembly. The torque input allows an individual to manually provide the torque force through the use of a ratchet tool, motor drive, or other similar tool. The torque output is able to receive a bolt socket in order for the tool to provide the torque force to a bolt of a crankshaft pulley. The worm gear assembly is used to transfer the torque force from the torque input to the torque output. Thus, the tool can easily remove or install a bolt.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool for driving bits. The tool includes a forward housing having a port extending through a lower surface to a hollow interior. The tool includes a motor having an output shaft rotating about a rotor axis in response to air passing through the motor. The tool has a carrier member mounted in the hollow interior of the forward housing for rotation about a turning axis extending generally transverse to the rotor axis. The carrier member has a bottom surface and a bit receiver opening aligned with the forward housing port. The bottom surface of the carrier member is flush with the lower surface of the forward housing. The tool includes a pinned linkage connecting the output shaft of the motor to the carrier member to rotate the carrier member about the turning axis as the output shaft of the motor rotates about the rotor axis.

Abstract: A torque-adjustable pneumatic tool comprises a body, a trigger assembly, and a torque-adjusting module. The body has an outlet tunnel. The trigger assembly is mounted to the body. The torque-adjusting module is mounted to the body, communicates with the outlet tunnel, and has a silencer, an adjusting bolt, and a piston lid. The silencer has a groove and an exhaust portion communicating with the groove. The exhaust portion has a threaded hole and at least one exhaust hole that are separately disposed through the exhaust portion. The adjusting bolt is movably mounted to the threaded hole of the silencer from a side away from the body. The piston lid is fixed to the adjusting bolt and is able to enter the groove.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a hydraulically driven torque tool for tightening or loosening threaded fasteners including an internal energy storage assembly for automatic piston return is disclosed. In one embodiment, the internal energy storage assembly operates by a pneumatic fluid which compresses during an advance stroke of a piston assembly of the tool and expands during a retract stroke of the piston assembly of the tool. In such embodiment, the internal energy storage assembly includes a hydraulic assembly and a pneumatic assembly.

Abstract: An extension adapter includes a body having a bore. The bore is configured to receive a tool bit. The extension adapter includes a retaining member received within an aperture of the body and a biasing member coupled to the body. The biasing member includes a protrusion received within the aperture to bias the retaining member into a first position in which a portion of the retaining member extends into the bore. The extension adapter includes a collar moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The unlocked position is configured to allow the tool bit to be removed from the bore. While the collar is maintained in the locked position, the body is configured to slidably receive the tool bit such that the portion of the retaining member is received in a groove of the tool bit to secure the tool bit to the body.

Abstract: An oil filter removal tool with a cavity for receiving the oil filter, a tapered base portion with reverse (e.g. left handed) threads for gripping the base of the oil filter, and a lip for capturing spilled oil. A wrench connection below the base portion of the tool fits a typical socket wrench head to allow for easy removal of the oil filter using a common tool. The reverse threads grip the base of the oil filter when being turned to the left, and as they tighten onto the filter, they grip tighter and tighter and then begin to loosen the filter. As the filter comes loose, any spilt oil will be captured within the cavity of the removal tool.

Abstract: A retainer removal tool for a carpet retainer of a vehicle includes a shaft portion and a handle portion. The shaft portion has a cylindrical shape and includes an engagement tip has a hollow cylindrical shape and is configured to depress a tab of the retainer in a radially inward direction to decouple an upper retainer from a lower retainer. Further, a method for removing a carpet retainer of a vehicle includes centering a retainer removal tool over the retainer, depressing the retainer removal tool onto the retainer, disengaging a tab of the retainer with the retainer removal tool, and removing the retainer from the carpet.

Abstract: A tool, such as a hammer, including cladding on a striking surface is shown and described. The cladding interfaces against the object struck by the hammer, thus protecting the hammerhead body from wear. In one embodiment, the cladding comprises multiple separate cladding projections that are affixed to the striking surface.

Abstract: An electric tool (1) includes piston (36) reciprocably housed in cylinder (34) provided in main body portion (10) and be pushed by a pressure of fluid; tool head (14) coupled to a distal end of the main body portion and performing a predetermined operation by being pushed by the piston; return channel (40) communicating from the cylinder to a fluid tank to allow the fluid to flow therethrough; pressure regulating valve (44) disposed in operational flow channel (42) branching from the return channel and taking an open position when the pressure of the fluid in the return channel becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined value; operating pin (46) disposed in the operational flow channel and pushed by the pressure of the fluid flowing therein; and return valve (48) disposed in the return channel and taking an open position by being pushed by the operating pin.

Abstract: A housing for power tools such as chainsaws, blowers, trimmers or hedge trimmers. The housing has a front end, at which a tool of the power tool is attached. The housing further includes a rear end and a top side. A battery compartment is provided at the top side of the housing and extends inside the housing and has a shape adapted to receive a battery. The shape is essentially cuboidal and has a rectangular cross section looking at the top side of the housing. The short sides of the rectangular cross section are substantially parallel with the rear end and the front end of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cover. The cover comprises a cover portion, wherein the cover portion is a sheet of a fire resistant material, and a fastening portion provided on the cover portion for fastening the cover on an appliance. In an embodiment, wherein the fastening portion comprises at least one fastening means, which can be hook and loop straps. In an embodiment, the fastening portion is provided along at least a section of the cover portion periphery. The cover further comprises a cushioning means disposed on the cover portion, wherein the cushioning means is made of at least one of foam and rubber.

Abstract: A hot stick device may include a tool connector having a connector body with a proximal end coupled to a distal end of an insulated shaft, a distal end, and first and second opposing longitudinal sides extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The first longitudinal side of the connector body may include a first interlocking interface. The tool connector may have a fastener having a head, and a threaded shaft extending in a through passageway, a first threaded nut threadingly engaging the threaded shaft, and a spring device coupled between the head and the second longitudinal side. The hot stick device may include an accessory tool with a second interlocking interface to engage with the first interlocking interface and coupled between the first threaded nut and the connector body.

Abstract: A transparent or translucent multi-tiered and reconfigurable mobile storage compartment device for storing and transporting various items in an orderly and efficient manner. The storage compartment device is comprised of a plurality of repositionable work surfaces and arrangeable and reconfigurable drawers with various inserts and dividers. To aid in the transport of the storage compartment device, a plurality of wheels are positioned along the bottom of the device, and a telescoping handle assembly is attached to the side of the device. Further embodiments of the device comprise multiple and rotatable housing portions, additional handles for easily transporting the device and an integrated supply checklist.