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CAN METAL-CORED WIRE IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY’
Part Two: Tim Hensley of Hobart Brothers shows how to determine if your welding operation is a good candidate and, if so, how to make the change.
PUMP UP THE VOLUME
This emergency room physician, who moonlights as the principal trumpet for an orchestra, created the Harrison Wedge mouthpiece on a Tormach 3-axis mill. Rich Silverman explains how he did it.
ANOTHER BITE
TMJ Concepts manufactures custom implants by using unique machining methods on machining centers from Haas Automation to ultimately help ease the pain of those with jaw problems.
RIPPLE EFFECT
Repair it before it exists: By repairing a problem they didn’t know they had, the busy Crosby-Lebus forging die shop found two steps to faster milling with help from Ingersoll Cutting Tools.
SPLITTING HAIRS
Measuring Thin Medical Wire: California Fine Wire Company uses Starrett amplifiers to bring final resolution to inspecting ultra-fine wire used in medical instruments.
NOTHING LESS IS ACCEPTABLE
Marposs shows how medical device manufacturing presents some unique measurement and control challenges ? and even more unique solutions.
NEW MAGNETIC QUICK DIE CHANGE SYSTEMS
Hilma introduces magnetic quick die change, in addition to hydraulic die clamping. The new M-TECS magnetic die change system clamps existing dies without retooling. The clamping force is evenly distributed, reducing tool wear.
NEW DISPOSABLE EARPLUGS OFFER IDEAL COMFORT, PERFORMANCE
Magid Glove & Safety expands its Magid® E2® line of hearing protection solutions with the E2 IHP532C Metal-Detectable Disposable Earplugs. Corded, metal detectable and bright blue in color, E2 IHP532C Earplugs complement the existing Magid E2 product line in price, comfort and performance and are the ideal choice in hearing protection for applications requiring a metal-detectable earplug.
MEASURING TAPER IN ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES
George Schuetz of Mahr Federal explains why air gaging has become the inspection tool of choice for controlling the critical parameters on these devices.
CONTROLLING MACHINE VIBRATION
Part Three: Kyndall Brown concludes our series by having our panel of experts compare how machining different types of materials affects vibration, looking at gear-driven vs. direct drive spindles, and comparing hand-scraping mating surfaces vs. other methods.
SAFE HYDRAULICS FOR HYDROFORMING PRESSES
Drive And Control Profile: Bosch Rexroth Hydraulics analyzes the liabilities of why a safe hydraulic circuit is a more worthwhile investment than a conventional hydraulic circuit in hydraulic press operation.
THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY PRACTITIONER IN INJURY MANAGEMENT
It’s not unusual for employers and employees to deal with a family or urgent care practitioner who has little or no training in Occupational Medicine. Preston Diamond of the Institute of WorkComp Professionals presents a proactive model for employers and physicians that can resolve this issue.
