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MOVING TOWARDS A BETTER WORKPLACE
Dirk Ott of Thermal Dynamics explains how the new water mist secondary plasma cutting technology for aluminum, stainless steel and other non-ferrous materials saves energy, is more economical and is less hazardous to operate than traditional cutting systems.
MAKING AN IMPACT
Michelle Krimbel of Columbia Marking Tools examines how and why impact marking is the most environmentally friendly, green and cost-effective method of parts marking and traceability.
MAKE YOUR MIG GUN CONSUMABLES LAST
David Bellamy and Jeff Wells of of Tregaskiss share several techniques that will extend the life of the nozzle, contact tip, retaining head, liner and other components to help sustain your MIG gun operation.
A LIFELONG JOURNEY
This environmentally-friendly profile explores the wide range of energy management practices recently rolled out by Lincoln Electric in their Green Initiative Awareness Program, which also helps their customers become more energy efficient as well.
HIGH-PRESSURE WATER DEBURRING
Richard Bertsche of Bertsche Engineering Corporation shows why this new cutting technology is gaining wider acceptance in the automotive industry and beyond as a particularly environmentally-friendly process for removing part contaminates, burrs, chips and, at the same time, cleaning the part.
GREEN MACHINING CUTS COSTS AT TRANSMISSION PLANT
This case study from MAG Powertrain explores how nearly-dry MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) sliced seven figures from the initial system cost for unneeded coolant tanks and high-pressure supply systems, reduced operating costs, and improved plant air quality in the Ford Van Dyke Transmission Plant.
SIZE MATTERS: MACHINING WIND TURBINE PARTS
This economical small-footprint HMC from MAG Cincinnati with feed/rotary drive for 360 deg contour machining of complex-geometry parts is ideal for components up to 12 m large used in wind turbines.
TURNING ASSET MANAGEMENT ON ITS HEAD
John Murphy of Infor shows how manufacturers are taking a new direction with enterprise asset management that delivers drastic reductions in energy costs and utility bills as part of their incentive to go green.
CLEAN PLANT AIR: THE UNSEEN PRODUCTIVITY TOOL
Clean Air America takes a look a how savvy companies are now investigating filtration of toxic air beyond regulatory compliance and as a productivity tool that can enhance quality and profits.
How to Make Sure Your Business Will Survive in the New Economy
Edward Testa of Greystone Equipment Finance examines how the New Economy is taking us into uncharted financial waters regarding equipment, maintenance and service contracts, and the viability of the companies that provide these services. Be aware of the whole new set of rules to play by.
HOW GREEN IS YOUR GEARBOX
Because power consumption in manufacturing accounts for one-third of all energy consumed in the U.S., Todd Boback of Sumitomo Drive Technologies examines several factors to address that influence lost gearbox efficiency.
THE PLANNED STATE OF TPM (PART TWO)
J. Venkatesh concludes this two-part series on ?how to? implement the last four pillars of Total Productive Maintenance systems: Quality Maintenance, Training, Office TPM and Safety, Health and Environment.
