Mechanical
Cutting tool orders up 9% in Q1 2022
Cutting tool consumption totaled $175.4 million in the United States for the first quarter of 2022, which is an increase of more than 9% compared to 2021.
Metal fabrication show going live in September
FABTECH will return to Chicago Sept. 13-16, providing attendees with an opportunity to see the latest trends and products in person.
Air entrainment, aeration, cavitation and foaming: How are they related?
There are many causes and solutions to this foaming issue
Integrated stepper motors trim accurate metal forming costs
Backgauges are motorized multi-axis reference edges on press brakes and use smart steppers to reduce system complexity and improve the overall design.
Using fire pump speed as a design consideration
Pump speed has always been a critical factor in assessing fire protection system performance and can now be used as much more of a design consideration
Mixer keeps hot melt adhesives cool
Hot melt adhesives are environmentally friendly compared to the alternatives.
Electromechanical actuators will replace hydraulic cylinders faster than expected
Hydraulic cylinders may be replaced by electromechanical actuators within vehicles in the material handling sector more quickly than previously thought.