At ProtoFab we offer a wide range of post-processing options that give vastly differing finishes. Some options are primarily about improving the mechanical properties of the part, while others are purely for aesthetics. Let's take a detailed look at the options available. We offer a variety of spectacular finishing options Electroplating Overview Although 3D printi...
In 3D printing choosing the right materials can be a complicated and sometimes confusing process. There are so many different properties to consider and complex terminology to deal with. There is no magic material that performs well in all areas, strength in one area will generally lead to weakness in another areas, so it's important to be aware of the relative pros and ...
Frequently fitted to PC and notebook motherboards and AV Systems, unlike its Mini-DVI and Micro-DVI predecessors, the Mini DisplayPort can drive display devices with resolutions up to 2560×1600 (WQXGA) in its DisplayPort 1.1a implementation, and 4096×2160 (4K) in its DisplayPort 1.2 implementation. With an adapter, the Mini DisplayPort can drive display devices with VGA,...
This fixing system is more resistant than the simple one with a screw in the groove. It only needs an M8 Allen screw. On the profile that houses the screw, it will be sufficient to make a scratch for M8 screw, while on the opposite profile an M8 thread is needed on the central hole. The video acts as a tutorial and shows the simple actions to perform for this type of ...
“The first 3D printed, fully functional supercar,” is a bold opening statement by Kevin Czinger, CEO of Divergent Microfactories, as he outlined why he believes his company’s car is set to revolutionize the face of car manufacturing. Divergent Microfactories is not the first 3D printing car manufacturer to make bold statements about disrupting the car manufacturing marke...
Five categories of ultra-high frequency waveguide antennas are now available to address point-to-point and point-to-multi-point wireless applications including standard gain horn antennas to 220 GHz, conical gain horn antennas to 220 GHz, wide angle scalar feed horn antennas to 99 GHz, horn lens and omni-directional antennas up to 99 GHz. All antennas in this series are ...
Material and surface: Shanks made of polyamide PA6 black half-matt finish with fine structure. Ledge made of profiled aluminum AlMgSi 0.5 blasted and natural anodized. Function elements: One or two 5/2 solenoid valves with straight adaptor. Connection: Cylindrical straight fitting, ø 4 mm with O-ring. Note: Other handle lengths on request.
In the production of electric motors - more precisely in the casting of the coil in the stator - very liquid, low-viscosity materials are processed. A continuous pulsation-free dispensing flow of the material is particularly important here. By trickling or impregnating the rotating drive components, the coils are provided with a protective layer. This process later im...
Material and surface: Housing made of aluminum AlMgSi 0.5; natural or black anodized. Function elements: Depending on type with push button or emergency stop. Connection: Connection cable 10 m 8-pole, 12-pole or 18-pole. Protection class: IP65 Note: Customized variants are possible on request.
EXAIR’s new 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles atomize fluids up to 28 gallons per hour. Internal mix atomizing nozzles mix the liquid and air inside the cap and produce the finest atomization. Internal mix nozzles can be used on liquids with a viscosity up to 300 centipoise. Small internal mix nozzles are available in narrow angle round pattern, wide angle round p...
The cables feature polarity indicators for matched cable ends and are available with 2.92-mm or 1.85-mm connectors. Performance specs include delay match as low as 1 ps and VSWR of 1.4:1. The cable pairs are also flexible, 100% tested for skew match, and are all available for same-day shipping.
The LPT040-0610-24S is an economical through-hole slip ring for a variety of signals and current mixed transmission. With the using of advanced wires, it not only can conduct 6 circuits@8 current, but also can transmit 24 circuits @ signals. New innovative contact materials ensure long service life and extremely low-maintenance operation. Besides, the surfaces have been ...
Huntsman Advanced Materials and the dispensing technology specialist ViscoTec Pumpen- u. Dosiertechnik GmbH want to intensify their cooperation in the future. The concentration of know-how will improve the processing of lightweight materials in the aerospace industry. The primary goal is to be able to dispense a large part of the Huntsman portfolio automatically. This wi...
In explosive places, due to the chemical corrosion, salt spray and other special factors, the electrical and mechanical properties of the slip ring are badly affected. JINPAT explosion-proof slip ring with high reliability, high protection level, thus making the devices can run smoothly even though in harsh environments. The explosion-proof slip ring has the character...
A new 2-component printhead developed by ViscoTec sets new technical standards: Both motors of the vipro-HEAD can be controlled directly via the 3D printer. Thus, 2-component viscous fluids and pastes can be mixed and printed even more precisely. This fact and the fact that the vipro-HEAD is additionally equipped with pressure sensors make processes in additive manufactu...
The pressed-steel casters feature a formed-leg design for added strength. They are ideal for use on industrial carts and mobile tables, heavy-duty machinery, aviation and aerospace stands. The casters are available in wheel diameters of 6 and 8 inches with either rubber-on-cast-iron or polyurethane-on-cast-iron wheel materials. The 6-in. wheels’ overall height is 7-3/4-i...
This rugged “SOSS” type, concealed gear hinge delivers a smooth sliding action, and is vandalism resistant. It can be used in various applications including railway cars, offices, on passenger doors, and cupboard doors where hinge invisibility is desired. The hinge construction combines polyamide 66 GF50, POM and PTFE high specification plastics with plated zinc die, ...
EXAIR's compressed air operated Reversible Drum Vac and High Lift Reversible Drum Vac Systems attach quickly to any closed head 30, 55 or 110 gallon drum. This high powered vacuum fills a 55 gallon drum in less than two minutes. With the simple turn of a knob, the same stainless steel pump quickly empties the drum. Coolant sumps can be easily refilled, floor spills vacuu...
On construction sites in urban settings, especially near schools or hospitals, specific regulations regarding maximum noise levels are now in place. And since the issue of noise pollution protection is becoming increasingly important.optimised tools are needed.
Ice cold connected with the Eisele LIQUIDLINE - Solve your corrosion problems in cooling water circuits. A seemingly harmless liquid such as cooling water can have aggressive properties depending on the regional or local composition of the water and can cause creeping or quickly progressing corrosion in closed cooling water circuits. The solid metal connections in the E...
Shown at the World of Concrete 2019, the Stihl TSA 230 Cutquik avoids both these shortcomings by using a 36-volt lithium-ion battery system. The saw weighs just 8.6 pounds and features a quiet, brushless, high torque motor. The battery provides up to 15 minutes of cutting time. The TSA 230 takes a 9-inch wheel and cuts to a depth of 2-3/4 inches. The belt drive is ...
Innovacera manufactures custom and standard ceramic reflector designs for hair removal lasers markets. There are some systems for use with hair and tattoo removal: 1)Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Common Names: PhotoDerm, EpiLight, Quantum, Aculight, Vasculight 2)Diode Laser Common Names: SLP, F1 Diode, LightSheer, MeDioStar, SopranoXL, LaserLite, Epistar, Apex 3)Nd: Ya...
Porous ceramics are highly reticulated ceramic material that covers a wide range of structures. Porous ceramics are featured in their unique combination of valuable properties, which makes them useful in a variety of special and advanced engineering applications. These properties are:
The sealed flange surface enables components to be mounted without dead spaces,” said John Winkler, CEO, Office of the President at JW Winco. “The high quality finish, as well as the large corner radii and closed surfaces, prevent adherence of dirt and facilitate cleaning.” Available in either a matte or polished finish, the FDA compliant sealing ring on the nuts is made...
These soft polyurethane wheeled casters deliver smooth rollability, enhanced maneuverability and zero maintenance. They are ideal for tiled or cement-resin floors. Their robust pressure die cast aluminum wheel body they provide a capacity of up to 2000N. They also feature plated steel carriage brackets with fixed, swivel and swivel-with-brake options.
HD (Heavy-Duty) grease is a premium, multipurpose grease for on- and off-road vehicle applications with versatility for industrial equipment use, particularly for bearings operating at high temperature under load, such as disk break-equipped wheel bearings. SD, Special-Duty Moly grease is high-performance, high temp grease for vehicle and equipment lubrication, suited fo...
The sizes and types available vary greatly and their choice is influenced by application parameters and industry requirements. Manufactured from many different materials that must often meet international standards, they can be coiled, wire-formed or stamped by presses to achieve the desired spring shape and properties. Spring Types This article will look at the ch...
H13 is a hot-work tool steel that is widely used in hot work and cold work tooling applications. Because of its excellent combination of high toughness and resistance to therman fatigue cracking, H13 provides better hardenability and better wear resistance than common alloy steels. Because H13 can now be 3D printed, manufacturing professionals can begin to print parts wi...
The research team led by LLNL engineer Julie Jackson Mancini set out to create tunable metamaterials, specifically field-responsive mechanical metamaterials (FRMMs). They employed the use of the not-at-all oxymoronic Large Area Projection Microstereolithography (LAPµSL) platform that specializes in 3D printing microscale features over a large space; such technical requir...
SAERTEX (Saerbeck, Germany) in October introduced a solution designed specifically for the use of leaf springs in trucks and passenger vehicles: Ultra Fatigue UD. The unidirectional fiberglass non-crimp fabric is reportedly 50% lighter than steel and offers longer operational life and improved fatigue properties. Processed in the RTM method, the fabric is designed to ...
Composites Evolution Ltd. (Chesterfield, UK), in collaboration with with molders KS Composites (Melton Mowbray, UK), has developed a new tooling prepreg system based on a hybrid combination of carbon fiber and flax reinforcements aimed at reducing the cost of carbon fiber mold tools. In the new hybrid tooling system, several of the carbon bulking plies are replaced wi...
Huber | Martinswerk, part of the Huber Engineered Materials division of J.M. Huber Corporation (Atlanta, GA, US), has developed a series of Martoxid alumina-based thermally conductive powders that are said to offer unique properties and performance for modified polymeric systems. Martoxid TM-4000 Series products are specially designed for polyamides. The Martoxid TM-4250...
The thermodynamics engineers at hotset have hit the jackpot with the development of the Z-System for partial-cyclical cavity temperature control. More and more injection molders and tool manufacturers are choosing to use this high-speed method thereby optimizing the surface and structural design of their products. Most recently, the interest of trade visitors exceeded al...
When outfitted with the SI AT-A22 module, the new SIW 6AT-A22 can identify the anchors being set before taking control over how much torque is applied. The module has a built-in barcode scanner to identify a box of Hilti Kwik Bolt anchors. Once the anchor is identified, a pull of the trigger hands over control of the tool to the module and provides immediate feedback ...
To date, when choosing electrical position indicators, users have had to decide beforehand whether they want to install these on a valve with a linear actuator or on a quarter turn valve. This limited the selection of possible position indicators and the relevant devices had to previously be permanently kept in stock. Using the innovative quarter-turn adapter from GE...
For products such as open gearing, set collars or clutch/brakes, it is common for the unit to be mounted to the shaft with a keyway and set screws that hold the unit in place. If the set screws are not set tightly, the component can loosen and vibrate out of position with a variety of negative results as a consequence. For components such as belt drives, proper instal...
