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Full article: 3 oil well service workers killed in west Texas rig fire due to ignition hazard and lack of flame-retardant clothing, OSHA finds
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45-year-old worker loses parts of 3 fingers on table saw
Sept. 8, 2015 45-year-old worker loses parts of 3 fingers on table saw OSHA determines Material Control Systems Inc. failed to follow machine safety procedures CORDOVA, Ill. – A 45-year-old lost part
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SCT – Cool Flute Thread Mill
Thread Mills
Thread mills cut a thread using helical interpolation. Helical interpolation involves moving three axes simultaneously. The X and Y axes move in a circular motion while the Z axis moves in a linear motion. This allows the same thread mill to cut both right and left-hand threads and to produce a variety of thread sizes (of the same pitch). All thread mills are made from premium submicron carbide and are stocked with and without an ALTiN+ coating. They are ground on state-of-the-art CNC tool-and-cutter grinders and have been engineered for high performance. Programming assistance is available.
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Dynabrade Offers New Line of High Quality Extension Die Grinders
Dynabrade, Inc. is proud to introduce our new line of .4 Hp Extension Die Grinders. These new air tools allow for efficient work within long pipes, castings, and other places where an extended reach is needed.
The .4 Horsepower straight-line air tools are available in either a front or rear exhaust air motor and run at 25,000 RPM. The new tools are available in two different shaft lengths; 3” Extension Models or 6” Extension Models
These .4 Hp Extension Die Grinders allow the operator to extend into work pieces and reach previously inaccessible areas.
Each .4 Hp Extension Die Grinder features a safety-lock lever to prevent accidental start up of the tool. Also, the tools run as low as 72 dB(A) to further reduce sound in the workplace.
The .4 Hp Extension Die Grinder powers optional carbide burrs and mounted points for deburring, grinding, etching, cleaning and more. Made in the U.S.A.
Dynabrade has been manufacturing quality industrial abrasive power tools for use in industries worldwide for over 46 years. Dynabrade, Inc., 8989 Sheridan Drive, Clarence, New York 14031-1490.
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Configit Hosts First-Ever CLM Summit to Explore Solutions for the Complex Product Lifecycle
Configit is hosting an inaugural, first-of-its-kind Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) Summit to explore best practices for handling the complex product lifecycle. The Summit will take place September 8-10 at Lanier Islands, a resort outside of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The CLM Summit will convene technology strategists and business developers in an intimate group setting to network, learn and exchange ideas on best practices for managing the ever more configurable and complex products throughout a product lifecycle.
The CLM Summit is designed for businesses within the automotive, high technology, industrial machinery and components, and aerospace and defense industries. Attendees will participate in small group discussions with the opportunity to meet and hear from a variety of speakers from leading organizations, such as Georgia Tech, Audi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Jaguar Land Rover and Philips, who will provide unique, cutting edge insight into complex product configurations.
“The CLM Summit is coming at a time when companies are looking for efficient solutions to meet customer demands for product variety and mass customization. The Summit is the perfect opportunity to have smart, hands-on discussions about business challenges and current use of configuration technology,” said Lars Hoegsted, Executive Vice President, Configit. “We look forward to seeing the outcome of the workshops and expect for each attendee to find the solution they are looking for to meet customer demand.”
During the Summit, Configit aims to reach a joint consensus and formulate a Declaration for CLM as the discipline of handling complex products throughout a product lifecycle during an era where the catalog is dead and product options and complexity are exploding. The consensus will bring further insight to industry practices, solutions and new technologies as well as a scale for benchmarking CLM capabilities.
A CLM platform unites engineering rules with market and regulatory requirements and calculates possible product configurations in any market at any given time. Controlling and understanding these configuration variables aligns the digital and physical customer journey, allowing for cost reductions linked to bill of material (BOM) optimization.
The last day of the conference provides an opportunity for interactive, one-on-one creative collaboration with Configit senior leadership to discuss and find optimal solutions to overcome business challenges associated with product configuration.
Click HERE to sign up to attend the CLM Summit, please visit:
About Configit:
Configit is a Copenhagen-based global provider of a breakthrough in configuration technology known as Virtual Tabulation©, which is a unique technology that allows companies to analyze and interact with large combinatorial solution spaces. Configit is a global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management solutions offering Configit Ace as an Enterprise Configuration Platform for all users in the organization.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit:
www.clmsummit.com.
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Configit Hosts First-Ever CLM Summit to Explore Solutions for the Complex Product Lifecycle
Configit is hosting an inaugural, first-of-its-kind Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) Summit to explore best practices for handling the complex product lifecycle. The Summit will take place September 8-10 at Lanier Islands, a resort outside of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The CLM Summit will convene technology strategists and business developers in an intimate group setting to network, learn and exchange ideas on best practices for managing the ever more configurable and complex products throughout a product lifecycle.
The CLM Summit is designed for businesses within the automotive, high technology, industrial machinery and components, and aerospace and defense industries. Attendees will participate in small group discussions with the opportunity to meet and hear from a variety of speakers from leading organizations, such as Georgia Tech, Audi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Jaguar Land Rover and Philips, who will provide unique, cutting edge insight into complex product configurations.
“The CLM Summit is coming at a time when companies are looking for efficient solutions to meet customer demands for product variety and mass customization. The Summit is the perfect opportunity to have smart, hands-on discussions about business challenges and current use of configuration technology,” said Lars Hoegsted, Executive Vice President, Configit. “We look forward to seeing the outcome of the workshops and expect for each attendee to find the solution they are looking for to meet customer demand.”
During the Summit, Configit aims to reach a joint consensus and formulate a Declaration for CLM as the discipline of handling complex products throughout a product lifecycle during an era where the catalog is dead and product options and complexity are exploding. The consensus will bring further insight to industry practices, solutions and new technologies as well as a scale for benchmarking CLM capabilities.
A CLM platform unites engineering rules with market and regulatory requirements and calculates possible product configurations in any market at any given time. Controlling and understanding these configuration variables aligns the digital and physical customer journey, allowing for cost reductions linked to bill of material (BOM) optimization.
The last day of the conference provides an opportunity for interactive, one-on-one creative collaboration with Configit senior leadership to discuss and find optimal solutions to overcome business challenges associated with product configuration.
Click HERE to sign up to attend the CLM Summit, please visit:
About Configit:
Configit is a Copenhagen-based global provider of a breakthrough in configuration technology known as Virtual Tabulation©, which is a unique technology that allows companies to analyze and interact with large combinatorial solution spaces. Configit is a global leader in Configuration Lifecycle Management solutions offering Configit Ace as an Enterprise Configuration Platform for all users in the organization.
For more information and to view the agenda, please visit:
www.clmsummit.com.
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Messer Cutting Systems Launches Social Website
Messer Cutting Systems, leading manufacturer of oxyfuel, plasma, and laser plate cutting systems, has launched a new social website plasmacuttingpros.com for metal cutting professionals to share insights on their specific industry.
The new website differs from Messer’s business website messer-cs.com as it is asking customers to submit their testimonials, photos, and videos to share with the public.
“This site was developed as a source of knowledge for individuals with a passion for their industry,” says Joerg Toberna, Director of Marketing. “We are excited to launch the new site and look forward to gaining market knowledge from metal cutting experts.”
Messer Cutting Systems manufactures oxyfuel, plasma, and laser plate machinery for a wide range of industries including steel service centers, metal fabrication, structural steel, agricultural, energy, shipbuilding, transportation, and construction.
Currently, plasmacuttingpros.com specifically features art, shipbuilding, automotive and specialty industries. More industries will be added in the future including construction, electronics, energy, medical, plastics, recycling, and robotics.
About Messer Cutting Systems:
Messer offers unique equipment options including beveling units, markers, drills, fiber lasers, material handling solutions and accessories. Messer has sales and service offices located throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Fixturing and Material Handling Technologies to be the Focus for Fixtureworks at Westec 2015
Fixtureworks® (Fraser, MI), a leading supplier of fixturing accessories, machine tool elements and material handling components, will bring a broad spectrum of its products to booth no. 808 at WESTEC 2015, which takes place in Los Angeles, September 15-17, 2015.
The products displayed will highlight the wide variety of fixturing, clamping and material handling components that allow manufacturers to implement application-specific solutions using readily available, off-the-shelf products from a single source.
The exhibit will feature the company’s full lineup of ImaoÒ One-Touch fasteners and One-Touch clamps. Designed for quick, easy and secure changeover and installation without the need for any tools, One-Touch fasteners are poised to replace cumbersome nut-and-bolt assembly in many applications. These pin-and-receptacle fasteners are available in a variety of styles and configurations for attaching fixtures, plates, machine covers and more.
For manufacturers seeking a precision clamping solution for repetitive applications, One-Touch clamps offer easy and efficient clamping and unclamping of a workpiece in one simple operation. By eliminating the need for tools when applying the clamping force, these unique clamps are designed to help reduce setup time and increase productivity. The lineup of One-Touch clamps includes swing, push, pull, retractable, thrust, snap and side clamps in a wide range of clamping force.
The exhibit will also feature Fairlane Products’ full line of grippers, rest pads, Swivots® swivel/pivoting positioning components, quick release ball-lock pins, rollers and bumpers.
In addition, also on exhibit will be Kipp® spring plungers, rest and riser pads, levers, handles, knobs, and hand wheels; Imao® supports and stops, risers, T-nuts, sliding mounts, springs, supports, grid plates and blocks; OK-Vise® single and double wedge clamp designs; Mitee-Bite® low-profile edge clamps; and Modern Industries mPower™ precision locating and mounting systems; and CMM inspection fixturing sets, as well as premium fixturing components from DK Fixture Systems.
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SMW Autoblok Introduces the New BIG BORE® BB-EXL-SC2G
SMW Autoblok is pleased to introduce our newest air chuck design: the BIG BORE® BB-EXL-SC2G. This front-end spring clamp power chuck features an extra long jaw stroke of 1.5 inches, as well as increased safety monitoring to keep up with the changing demands of the oil and gas industries.
For optimal productivity and efficiency, the BB-EXL-SC2G utilizes spring clamping and pneumatic unclamping, cutting costs with lower air consumption. To expedite the set up process, this air chuck has a step mode for partial opening and clamping when shimming. As a self-centering chuck, it has an open and clamp time of less than three seconds.
Available with the optional control unit, the stroke control of the BB-EXL-SC2G monitors both the pressure and stroke to ensure that pipes stay in place and won’t allow the jaw to move if the pressure is too low.
To maintain the increased up time, the BB-EXL-SC2G is Proofline® sealed for low maintenance. The permanent grease lubrication helps the chuck retain constant grip force for more efficient turning.
About SMW Autoblok
Established in 1981, SMW Autoblok is at the forefront of engineering and manufacturing of the highest quality workholding, clamping and tooling solutions. With the most comprehensive line of chucks, cylinders, mandrels, steady rests and live tools in the world, SMW Autoblok is proud to offer these products along with superior service and support.
For more information on SMW Autoblok’s BB-EXL-SC2G, please visit www.smwautoblok.com
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Building Modern Marvels With Messer Cutting Systems
Have you ever looked at a cruise ship, 18-wheeler, or wrought iron fence and wondered how it was made? Each of these modern masterpieces are crafted out of metal using advanced and precise machinery.
Constructing ships, producing automobiles, and turning metal into artwork are all unique processes yet, they use similar cutting, assembly, and welding processes to achieve their final product.
The shipbuilding, automotive, and art industries each maintain a strong presence across the world and have all shown the functionality and beauty of metal products.
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In 2013, there were 117 shipyards in the United States, and the shipbuilding and repairing industry employed 107,240 people.
The U.S. trucking industry currently boasts 1.2 million companies of various sizes and 8.9 million people employed in truck-related occupations.
The U.S. art industry offers 14 programs for Metal Arts, eight exclusive galleries for artists who use metal, and 30 museums that are dedicated to or feature metal artwork.
Though the scale of ships, trucks, and pieces of art may be vastly different, each are equally impressive and carefully crafted products formed from cut, shaped, and joined metal.
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