Bridges Expand for Bikes, Pedestrians
Design News
As more people walk or ride bikes in congested cities, cities with bridges are finding it difficult to handle continued increases in usage. A Canadian company has devised lightweight bridge extensions that can be added to existing structures.
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How to implement quick die change
The Fabricator
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Key quick die change components are clamps (blue), die lifters (red), and bolster extensions (yellow).
Few lean manufacturing methods increase press uptime, lower per-part costs, and provide an immediate return on investment (ROI) as readily as quick die change (QDC) does. Although the merits of QDC likely are well understood within the stamping field, tailoring a program to a company's current equipment and operational requirements can b...
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Plasma Torches handle light- to heavy-duty cutting.
ThomasNet
Radnor® MC60 MasterCut(TM) plasma cutting torch operates at 20-60 A and features ergonomic torch handles for operator comfort. Operating at 30-120 A, MC100 is available as hand torch or straight-line machine torch. All work with ATC Receptacle Adapters and ATC Lead Extensions that comply with ATC Torch Adapter Kits for various power supplies. Range of consumables and accessories work with draft tip/cutting, standoff cutting, and gouging modes of operation.
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