Abstract: Disclosed herein is a spray nozzle comprising an annular head, a hollow neck, and a liquid inlet line disposed in the hollow neck. The annular head comprises a liquid inlet orifice, first and second external flow diversion surfaces, an interior circumferential channel, and an ejector. The ejector comprises a substantially smooth surface having a fixed width, the ejector extending from the point of contact with the interior circumferential channel such that in the extending direction, the substantially smooth surface increases in distance from the interior circumferential channel. Also disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising at least one such spray nozzle, and processes comprising using at least one such spray nozzle.

Abstract: A common head for use in combination with a cartridge assembly, the cartridge assembly being retained within the material containment unit of a dispensing device and arranged to discharge reactive components from larger and smaller cartridges in response to actuation of the dispensing device. The common head includes inlet openings and a rigid walled tube having a partition positioned therein to define larger and smaller pathways to enable passage of the reactive components from the cartridges into and though the common head in a predetermined volumetric ratio and prevent backflow of the components which can lead to unintended curing prior to dispensing. A flexible liner arranged for positioning within one or both pathways of the rigid walled tube is also provided to prevent such backflow and unintended curing prior to dispensing.

Abstract: An apparatus to which multiple dispensing accessories having different connections can be coupled. The different connections enable a variety of dispensing or spraying mechanisms to be coupled. Also, an apparatus that can be coupled to both a concentrate delivering accessory and to a fluid dispensing accessory. Such an apparatus allows a user to provide a concentrate to a fluid in a container or bottle via a first or concentrate delivering accessory, and then utilize a second accessory, such as a dispensing or spray head, to dispense the mixture of the fluid and concentrate from the bottle.

Abstract: A dispenser for spray applications includes a receptacle for repeatedly receiving a cartridge, a plunger moveable for dispensing, and a spray nozzle for activating a spray application and a trigger.

Abstract: A paint spraying system includes a paint spray gun, a spray tip removably coupled to the paint spray gun and having a tip orifice configured to output paint atomized in a spray pattern, the spray tip further including a readable element, a pump configured to pump the paint from a paint source to the paint spray gun, and a reader coupled to the paint spray gun and configured to read the readable element and to generate a signal indicative of an identifier of the spray tip. The system includes one or more processors configured to determine an identity of the spray tip based on the signal generated by the reader, identify a characteristic of the spray tip based on the identity of the spray tip, and generate a control signal based, at least in part, on the identified characteristic of the spray tip.

Abstract: Embodiments include individual physical spray nozzles that have passageways inside to combine fluids that flow out of the spray nozzles. The nozzles have at least two valves that are opened and closed in an interleaved manner. The nozzles have multiple outlets. Such nozzles are mounted on a variety of implements including agricultural or industrial spray booms.

Abstract: A nozzle and tank assembly includes a dump trailer that is attachable to a truck and a fluid tank mounted to the truck. A pump is disposed on the fluid reservoir for pumping a lubricant contained in the fluid tank. A spray bar is attached to the dump trailer and the spray bar has a plurality of spray nozzles each directed into the dump trailer. A supply line is fluidly attached to the pump such that the supply line receives the lubricant when the pump is turned on. The supply line is fluidly coupled to the spray bar such that the supply line delivers the lubricant to the spray bar thereby facilitating the spray nozzles on the spray bar to spray the lubricant into the dump trailer. In this way the lubricant inhibits cargo from sticking to the dump trailer when the dump trailer is actuated into a dumping condition.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a first supply pipe supplying a first chemical liquid to a substrate, a second supply pipe, spaced apart from the first supply pipe, and supplying a second chemical liquid to the substrate, and a recovery pipe connected to the first supply pipe to collect the first chemical liquid, and disposed between the first supply pipe and the second supply pipe.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to jets for spas and, more specifically, to jets that can be adjusted laterally along a width of the proximal end of the jet housing. The angular adjustment of the proximal outlet of the jet may be at least 30°. In some embodiments, the jet assembly includes a housing with a distal inlet at a distal end of the housing and a proximal outlet at a proximal end of the housing, the proximal outlet laterally adjustable along a width of the proximal end of the housing, with the proximal outlet maintaining a constant depth with respect to the proximal end of the housing as the proximal outlet is laterally adjusted along the width of the proximal end of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating device for the hot melting chamber of a hot melt glue gun, being a heating device fixed outside the hot melting chamber for heating. The heating device comprises two opposite holding parts configured on the outside of the hot melting chamber. Each holding part holds a resistor block. The resistor block on each side is tightly attached with an electrode plate. The electrode plates on the two sides are bonded together, so that the electrode plate can act as the common positive pole of the power supply to the resistor block, and meanwhile, the hot melting chamber can act as the common negative pole of the power supply to the resistor block. In this way, the configuration of an electrode plate under the resistor block can be omitted to reduce the size of the heating device, and less connecting wires are required between each resistor block and the positive and negative poles of the power supply, thus simplifying the welding and assembling operations.

Abstract: A slot die coater includes a lower die block including a first manifold in which an electrode active material slurry is accommodated, an upper die block including a second manifold in which an insulating coating solution is accommodated, and a shim plate located between the lower die block and the upper die block to form a slot communicating with a discharge port. The shim plate includes a first concave portion provided in a first surface located to cover the first manifold of the lower die block, and a second concave portion provided in a second surface located to cover the second manifold of the upper die block, wherein two second concave portions are configured to be located on opposite sides of the first concave portion in a width direction.

Abstract: Improved methods and apparatus to quickly and securely fasten a tumbler cup to a spindle turner arm in a consistent and accurate manner. A spindle tumbler arm is inserted into a support body and contacts one or more cams. The cams move a plunger outward forcing a seal against a wall of an interior change securing turner arm against to the tumbler cup. Other embodiments include an expandable bladder placed into the tumbler cup, thereby providing enhanced stability and support; and a threaded support attached via a threaded connection. The expandable bladder and/or the threaded support in such embodiments may also incorporate an internal plunger-cam mechanism, enhancing their functionality and adaptability for diverse tumbler customization needs.

Abstract: A multi-chamber cartridge having an outer tube and an inner tube arranged coaxially in the outer tube for a separate storage of two components—e.g., a hardener and binder of a two-component synthetic resin. The multi-chamber cartridge has a pushing-out element with four cutting edges, which cut the inner tube of the multi-chamber cartridge into four strips when the multi-chamber cartridge is pushed out, that roll up, fold, and/or bunch up in four receiving spaces in the pushing-out element. The pushing-out element has a head pin, the head of which seals in the inner tube. In order to injection-mold the pushing-out element from plastic, a collar of the pushing-out element surrounding the head pin has two collar openings opposite each other, through which two sliders of an injection mold for demolding the pushing-out element are pulled out after injection molding, that form a shank of the head pin.

Abstract: A thin film coating apparatus is disclosed, including a sample holder rotatably configured in the apparatus. The sample holder is coupled to a motor configured to rotate the sample holder. The apparatus includes a heating chamber disposed around the sample holder. The heating chamber is configured to supply heat to a substrate loaded on the sample holder. The apparatus includes a top cover configured to selectively allow access to the substrate loaded on the sample holder. A controller is configured to: detect a speed of rotation of the sample holder; and operate the top cover to allow access to the substrate loaded on the sample holder when the detected speed of rotation of the sample holder is within a predefined range.

Abstract: A heating component and method of producing a heating component. The heating component includes a coating system applied to a substrate; and a sealant applied as at least one of a continuous or closed layer over the coating system.

Abstract: A corrosion resistant wheel including a body having an outer surface and an inner surface, and a mounting plate having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the body is adapted for securement to a vehicle and/or trailer, a primary anticorrosion layer associated with at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the wheel body and/or at least one of the front and rear surfaces of the mounting plate, an optional secondary layer associated with the primary anticorrosion layer, and a tertiary layer associated with the secondary layer.

Abstract: A process of depositing a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic film on a surface of a substrate, effected by spraying onto the substrate's surface a solution comprising a fatty acid and an organic solvent, is provided. Substrates and articles-of-manufacturing containing the substrates, having a hydrophobic or superhydrophobic coating/film deposited thereon, obtainable or prepared by the process, are also provided. The process is usable for reducing a load of a pathogenic microorganism and/or for preventing biofilm formation on and/or in the substrates or articles-of-manufacturing containing same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surface preparation and livery printing system and a method of preparing a surface and printing a livery. The method includes preparing a surface of an aircraft part in a first processing booth to form a prepared surface of the aircraft part. The method also includes transporting the aircraft part to a second processing booth being adjacent to the first processing booth upon completion of preparing the surface. The method further includes applying a livery to the prepared surface of the aircraft part in a second processing booth and upon completion of applying the livery, transporting the aircraft part to a third processing booth being adjacent to the second processing booth. The method still further includes applying a clearcoat over at least the livery applied to the prepared surface of the aircraft part in a third processing booth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a surface repair and livery printing system and method. The method includes receiving an aircraft part having an altered surface image and selecting a repair process from one of a paint repair process, a decal repair process, or an inkjet repair process, based on characteristics of the altered surface image. The method also includes applying paint to the surface over the altered surface image. In response to selecting the decal repair process, the method includes printing a first image on a decal based on the characteristics of the altered surface image and a second image associated with the altered surface image and a step of applying the decal to the surface at least partially over the altered surface image. In response to selecting the inkjet repair process, the method includes performing the inkjet repair process to at least a portion of the surface based on the characteristics of the altered surface image.

Abstract: An ultrasonic array manufacturing method is applied to an ultrasonic array and includes providing a piezoelectric material layer has at least one or a plurality of piezoelectric units with a first lateral side and a second lateral side opposite to each other, forming a first cutting slot in an oblique manner along a direction from the first lateral side to the second lateral side of each piezoelectric unit, forming a second cutting slot crossed by the first cutting slot on each piezoelectric unit, and coupling two electrode surfaces of each piezoelectric unit respectively to a first lead wire and a second lead wire.

Abstract: A vibration apparatus and an apparatus including the same are provided. A vibration apparatus includes a vibration part, a film member including at least one signal line connected with the vibration part, and an adhesive member adjacent to the film member and the vibration part with the at least one signal line between the adhesive member and the vibration part.

Abstract: A vibrating apparatus includes two axles, two composite wheels, a timing belt, a multi-ridged belt and four rods. The axles are parallel to each other. Each of the axles includes two eccentric sections. The composite wheels are respectively connected to the axles. Each of the composite wheels includes a timing pulley and a multi-ridged pulley coaxially in one piece with the timing pulley. The timing belt is wound around the timing pulleys. The multi-ridged belt is wound around the multi-ridged pulley. The rods are pivotally connected to the eccentric sections of the axles.

Abstract: A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing an x-ray fluorescence and/or a vision system that implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials, which are then sorted into separate groups based on such an identification or classification determining that the materials are composed of either wrought aluminum, extruded aluminum, or cast aluminum. The system is capable of sorting between cast aluminum alloys and also between wrought aluminum alloys.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automated waste sorter (100) for sorting/segregating one or more categories of materials from a mixed waste stream. The automated waste sorter (100) includes a primary conveyor belt (110), an encoder (170), one or more sensors (131), a vision system (130) and an ejection means (150). The primary conveyor belt (110) moves the mixed waste stream at a predefined speed. The vision system (130) is trained to analyze the frame to identify, classify and locate one or more classified waste material using at least one of a plurality of identity parameters and/or a plurality of other parameters. The ejection means (150) includes one or more manifolds to eject the one or more classified waste material based on the one or more coordinates communicated by the vision system (130). A method to operate the automated waste sorter (100) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A burr removal tool for preparing a pipe for soldering includes a cylinder that has a pair of wells each recessed into opposing ends of the cylinder for insertably receiving an end of a pipe. The cylinder has a plurality of first bristles each disposed within a respective one of the wells. The plurality of first bristles in a respective one of the wells scrubs the pipe when the pipe is inserted into the respective well for abrading burrs from the pipe. A pair of brushes is each coupled to and extends away from the cylinder thereby facilitating a respective one of the brushes to be inserted into the pipe for scrubbing inside of the pipe. Additionally, each of the brushes is perpendicularly oriented with the pair of wells in the cylinder.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a cleaning device, including a frame and a multi-channel adapter, where a water tank, a water pump, and a motor pump assembly are mounted on the frame; and the multi-channel adapter is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet. The water inlet includes a first water inlet, a second water inlet, and a third water inlet. A water outlet joint of the water tank is connected to the first water inlet. The water pump is connected to the second water inlet, and the motor pump assembly is connected to the third water inlet and the water outlet. According to the present disclosure, a battery life and a cleaning effect of the cleaning device are improved, a requirement for an outdoor cleaning operation can be met, and convenience of water fetching is improved, thereby enhancing work experience of a user.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid chemical supply module and a substrate processing apparatus including the same, the liquid chemical supply module including a main supplier for supplying a liquid chemical from a liquid chemical tank to at least one substrate processing apparatus, and at least one distribution supplier for connecting between the main supplier and any one substrate processing apparatus to distribute the liquid chemical supplied through the main supplier to the any one substrate processing apparatus, wherein the distribution supplier includes a distribution line branched from a main line of the main supplier, a first circulation line branched from the distribution line and connecting between the distribution line and the main line, and a second circulation line branched from the distribution line connecting between the distribution line and the main line.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of smart home technologies, and proposes a base station and a cleaning robot system. The base station is configured to clean a cleaning system of a cleaning robot, and includes a base station body and a cleaning component. The base station body includes a cleaning groove, and the cleaning component is movably disposed on the base station body. The cleaning component includes a liquid outlet device, and cleaning liquid discharged by the liquid outlet device is configured to clean the cleaning system and enter the cleaning groove. After the cleaning component is positioned opposite to the cleaning system, the cleaning component moves, and the liquid outlet device moves along with the cleaning component. Then, the cleaning component can remove debris from the cleaning system. That is, the cleaning robot can realize automatic cleaning on the cleaning component.

Abstract: A system and method for cleaning food processing equipment, which can include a plurality of individual containers, a plurality of conduits, fluid control components, and a manifold. The individual containers contain different cleaning solutions (e.g., caustic, acid, and/or sanitizer). The conduits are each fluidly connected to either one of the plurality of individual containers or a water source, and the fluid control components are each configured to individually and selectively control when fluid flows through each of the conduits from one of the plurality of individual containers and/or the water source. The manifold has a plurality of inlets each fluidly coupled with one of the plurality of conduits and one outlet fluidly coupled with the plurality of inlets. The cleaning solutions mix with each other and/or with water within the manifold before being dispensed therefrom into food processing equipment.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for cleaning a part of a substrate processing apparatus, the apparatus including a chemical solution storage tank for storing a chemical solution, a filter configured to filter the chemical solution supplied from the chemical solution storage tank, a heater configured to heat the filtered chemical solution, and a vibrator arranged adjacent to the filter and configured to provide vibration to the filter.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus including a processing container including a processing space, a substrate support extending in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the second direction, and configured to support a substrate in the processing container, a fluid supply device configured to supply a processing fluid in a supercritical state to the processing space through a container supply pipe, and a shower head assembly configured to diffuse the processing fluid supplied from the fluid supply device into the processing space. The shower head assembly includes a first shower head having a first diameter, and a second shower head arranged between the first shower head and the substrate and having a second diameter. The processing container is separated from the shower head assembly in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, such that a flow path is formed between the processing container and the shower head assembly.

Abstract: A cleaning equipment for a sealing tool, which is configured to remove foreign substances accumulated on first and second sealing blocks of the sealing tool, includes: a plasma generation device configured to generate plasma; and a torch device provided with a torch head configured to eject the plasma generated in the plasma generation device to pressing surfaces of the first and second sealing blocks so as to remove the foreign substances accumulated on the pressing surfaces of the first and second sealing blocks, the torch head including: a first torch member provided with a first plasma outlet configured to eject the plasma generated in the plasma generation device to the pressing surface of the first sealing block; and a second torch member provided with a second plasma outlet configured to eject the plasma generated in the plasma generation device to the pressing surface of the second sealing block.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus configured to process a substrate having a notch including a plurality of rollers contacting a circumference of the substrate and configured to rotate the substrate, a first sensor configured to sense an impact between the plurality of rollers and the substrate, and a signal processing unit configured to detect revolutions per unit time of the substrate, based on a first sensing signal output by the first sensor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a microwave heating system for desorbing contaminated soil, comprising: a feeding module; a heating cavity; a first microwave suppression cavity; a second microwave suppression cavity; a conveyor belt; a feeding device; and an exhaust module. The feeding device is arranged above the first microwave suppression cavity or the second microwave suppression cavity, and the feeding device contains a microwave absorber material. The invention further discloses a microwave heating process for desorption of polluted soil. With the microwave heating system and process for desorbing contaminated soil, the contaminated soil can be heated quickly and uniformly, and quickly cooled and taken out smoothly.

Abstract: A rolling device and a measuring device are disclosed. A rolling assembly in the rolling device is movably mounted on a bracket in a first direction (a) parallel to a working surface, and when a member to be rolled is placed on the working surface, the rolling assembly provides a rolling pressure to the member to be rolled. In a rolling process, the rolling assembly moves in the first direction (a), so as to be capable of ensuring that the rolling pressure applied to the member to be rolled is constant and always perpendicular to the member to be rolled, that is, ensuring that the rolling pressure remains constant, thereby reducing the influence of external factors on the rolling process and improving the accuracy of a measurement result.

Abstract: A cold rolling mill rolling condition setting method using a prediction model being generated with an explanatory variable being first multi-dimensional data obtained by transforming past rolling performance data including pre-cold rolling data of a roll material on an entry side of the cold rolling mill into multi-dimensional data, and an objective variable being post-cold rolling data of the roll material on a delivery side of the cold rolling mill, the method includes: estimating a post-rolling shape of a roll target material by inputting, to the prediction model, second multi-dimensional data generated from information including the pre-cold rolling data of the roll target material on the entry side of the cold rolling mill and a target rolling condition of the cold rolling mill; and changing the target rolling condition of the cold rolling mill such that the estimated post-rolling shape of the roll target material satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel split header for use in a rolling mill. The split header has a mounting block and a quick-change header cartridge, wherein the mounting block is coupled to the quick-change header via a quick-disconnect feature, the quick-disconnect feature configured to enable uncoupling (in a toolless manner) of the quick-change header from the mounting block. Additionally, the quick-change header cartridge may be replaced by a dummy header cartridge that diverts water when stand is dummied, and a split base and header cartridge design. Further, the mounting block may have one or more sensors and the quick-change header may have an RFID tag, where the sensors and the RFID tag may communicate with a central computer.

Abstract: A method for producing a component element for a furniture fitting, in particular a rail, includes the following steps to be carried out in chronological order: providing a planar sheet having a longitudinal extension, two top surfaces and two side surfaces spaced apart by a width of the sheet, as a semifinished product of the component element. The sheet has a wall thickness in the range of 0.5 mm and 1.5 mm, and is formed, preferably by an embossing stamp and/or an embossing roller, on at least one top surface with an indentation. The indentation is arranged transversely, preferably substantially orthogonally, to the longitudinal extension. The sheet is bent such that, in a cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal extension, a profile of the component element arises, and the bent sheet is mechanically separated in the region of the indentation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coil-transporting carriage with adjustable retaining arms and to a method for the reliable handling of metal coils of small external diameter, or of sleeves, on a coiler mandrel. The coil-transporting carriage has a vertically displaceable coil saddle for accommodating a coil or a sleeve, also has two retaining arms for stabilizing the coil or the sleeve, the retaining arms being arranged opposite one another on the coil saddle and being pivotable by means of rotary drives, and additionally has a second drive unit for moving the coil-transporting carriage. For pulling off from a coiler mandrel, the coil saddle is positioned against a coil located on the coiler mandrel and the retaining arms are pivoted onto the coil. For pushing onto a coiler mandrel, first a sleeve is placed on the coil saddle of the coil-transporting carriage and is thereby guided by the retaining arms.

Abstract: To provide a calculation method that enables a heating plan for approximating a plate to an intended shape to be calculated in a short period of time. A calculation method according to the present invention is a calculation method of a heating plan for deforming a plate by heating, the calculation method including: a Bayesian optimization step of performing a Bayesian optimization by inputting a training data group including a plurality of combinations of heating conditions that include a heating shape having been set at an arbitrary location of an analysis model for an original shape being a shape of the plate and a shape that has been calculated based on the heating conditions and determining a heating conditions candidate; and a finite element analysis step of converting the heating conditions candidate into strain data and performing a structural analysis based on a finite element method by inputting the strain data to output a shape candidate.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, disclosed is an aluminum coated blank that includes a first coated steel sheet; a second coated steel sheet connected to the first coated steel sheet; and a joint portion that connects the first coated steel sheet to the second coated steel plate at a boundary between the first coated steel sheet and the second coated steel sheet.

Abstract: A molding device supplies a fluid and performs expansion molding of a metal material using at least a part of members of an existing press device.

Abstract: A technique disclosed herein relates to a method for producing a plate piece including a partial outline and a remaining outline continuous from the partial outline. The method disclosed herein may comprise removing an outer region external to the partial outline from a plate workpiece by a first punch (first punching process); and punching out an inner region internal to the remaining outline by a second punch from the plate workpiece in which the outer region has been removed while applying a block to a side surface of the plate workpiece along the partial outline (second punching process). In the second punching process, by applying the block to the side surface of the already-formed partial outline, deformation of the partial outline can be suppressed when the inner region internal to the remaining outline is punched out by the second punch.

Abstract: The present invention makes it possible to obtain a fine finish along a trim line in a plate material while preventing scoring between a floating cutter and a main trimming press upper. A floating cutter unit is provided with: a floating cutter for cutting scrap from a plate-shaped material, said floating cutter being attached to and used in a trimming press processing device that cuts scrap from a plate material along a trim line Tr and that additionally cuts scrap along a scrap cut line Sc; a holder set for holding the floating cutter so as to be movable in the direction of an axial center O; a spring that is brought into contact with the tail end surface of the floating cutter and that applies reaction force to the floating cutter; and a pair of cutters that are attached to the holder set and positioned on both sides of the floating cutter along the trim line Tr.

Abstract: A workpiece transport device is downsized. A workpiece transport device includes: a pair of upstream-side end shaft and downstream-side end shafts disposed apart from each other in a transport direction that is a direction of transport of a workpiece, an upstream-side drive shaft disposed between a pair of upstream-side end shaft and downstream-side end shafts in the transport direction, an upstream-side drive belt wound around the upstream-side drive shaft and the upstream-side end shaft, and a transport belt wound around the pair of upstream-side end shaft and downstream-side end shaft. Driving force for transporting the workpiece is transmitted to the transport belt through the upstream-side drive shaft, the upstream-side drive belt, and the upstream-side end shaft in this order.

Abstract: A method of making a wheel assembly using hybrid spokes that combines a synthetic fiber cable with an outer rod segment connected to a rim and an inner rod segment connected to a hub. An anchor is used to connect each end of the fiber cable to a length of conventional rod, preferably through the use of a swaging operation. Each rod segment includes a standard end feature on its free end—such as a threaded shaft or J-bend. The hybrid assembly can preferably be retrofitted to applications that now use a conventional rod or wire. This allows synthetic fiber cables—with their unique mechanical properties—to be incorporated in existing designs.

Abstract: A handheld tool for straightening a cable includes a straightening portion disposed in a housing portion. The straightening portion is configured to define a straightening path that extends in a longitudinal direction through the housing portion, and the straightening portion is structurally configured to engage a fiber cable that extends along the straightening path. The straightening portion is configured to spin freely relative to the housing portion such that the straightening portion is structurally configured to straighten a fiber cable that engages the straightening portion as the fiber cable is moved through the housing in the longitudinal direction. The housing portion is structurally configured to permit access to the straightening path from a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction in order to enhance placement of the fiber cable in the straightening path.

Abstract: A method for forming and installing a retaining ring comprises: feeding a wire in a linear path into a forming die having a circular bore; forming, using the forming die, the wire into a formed ring having a ring shape; transferring the formed ring from the forming die to a transfer puck; and installing the formed ring, as a retaining ring, in a tube of a product assembly. The formed ring is maintained in a constrained state between forming in the forming die and installation in the product assembly. A system for forming and installing a retaining ring into a product assembly includes a forming die configured to form a wire into a formed ring having a ring shape; and a transfer puck to transfer the formed ring from the forming die. The formed ring is maintained in a constrained state from forming through installation.

Abstract: A joining device includes a mobile joining head with a joining tool which is arranged on an industrial robot, an element feed system, and a control device which is configured to activate the joining tool and control the element feed system. The element feed system has a magazine device which is movable with the joining head and which has a working magazine in which a large number of joining elements are accommodatable at a same time and a separating device from which joining elements are conveyable onward from the magazine device in a direction of the joining tool, a stand-by magazine which is stationary and which is fillable with joining elements from a sorting device, and a coupling device that couples the magazine device to the stand-by magazine where a first coupling half is arranged on the magazine device and a second coupling half is arranged on the stand-by magazine.

Abstract: A mold construction system is presented for use in additive manufacturing of a metal object. The system comprises: at least one mold provision device controllably operable to form one or more mold regions defining one or more respective object regions in a production layer, and configured to receive molten metal deposited to each object region; and a control system operating said at least one mold provision device in accordance with a predetermined building plan. The mold provision device is controllably operable, in accordance with said predetermined building plan, to create each mold region, in each production layer, with one or more metal-facing zones and one or more metal-nonadjacent zones around the metal-facing zone. Each metal-facing zone is configured to define a cavity forming the object region to receive the molten metal therein, and is configured with higher compressibility relatively to at least a sub-zone of the metal-nonadjacent zone.