The Accudyne EZ-Puller is one of a new generation of bar pullers that handles different bar sizes with only a few numerical substitutions in G-code. Images courtesy of Accudyne. What is a bar puller? This option for CNC turning automation might not be as popular as its cousin, the bar feeder, b

Photo Credit: Getty Images While the metallurgic term “carbide grades” refers specifically to tungsten carbide (WC) sintered with cobalt, the same term has a broader meaning in machining: sintered tungsten carbide combined with coatings and other treatments. For example, two turning i

Sunnen’s SHDD-4500 can solid drill inner diameters between 0.8 and 5.0 inches and perform counterboring or trepanning on inner diameters up to 7.0 inches, with Midwest’s general manager, Tom Huiras, saying the machine stays accurate at any hole size with minimal hole drift. All images

Photo Credit: Index Corp. Index Corporation has launched the next generation of its Traub TNL12 sliding headstock lathe for small part machining. The updated TNL12 features four tool carriers that can be applied to a workpiece simultaneously, with the front-working a

Dust is produced during several industrial processes such as metal processing, mining, construction activities, and so on. This dust leads to environmental pollution and may have a severe impact on the health of people working in the vicinity. So, dust control has emerged as an important factor i

Over the last few decades, electric motors have been used in several industrial segments owing to their durability, ease of operations, and many other beneficial features. There are many online platforms and suppliers which facilitate buying and selling used or unused motors. Although most busine

Rotary airlock valves are fluid flow control devices that feature rotor blades, which are named so due to the rotary motion. These devices are of great importance in industries where liquid, gas, or steam flow regulation is required. Therefore, the common applications of these valves are found in

Rotary valves basically flow control equipment, which is used in several industrial applications like production engines, automotive stroke engines, pneumatic conveying systems, etc. Since these valves are responsible for fluid and airflow regulation in the massive and complex operations, it is v

An air compressor is a device or part of a system such as a refrigeration unit, HVAC systems, and so on, wherein it facilitates constant airflow. It releases and compresses air in the system. These systems have a storage unit wherein the compressed air is stored which can be later used as energy.

Packaging is an important function of the manufacturing process and the subsequent supply chain. Hence, it is essential to buy good-quality packaging equipment which offers complete safety to the product inside when in transit. Many organizations look for buying high-quality, brand new, equipment

Industrial facility management and maintenance comes with several responsibilities. One of the many responsibilities in industrial facilities is the safety of employees. Since industrial facilities are challenged with combustible dust deposition, the necessity of an industrial vacuum system is un

The grain bin management looks simple, but it is complex in reality. Grain bins are the massive structures filled with grains, the potential hazards of engulfment, suffocation, etc can cause a fatal impact on the person’s health. There are several accidents recorded at the entry of grain storage,

Conveyors are commonly used in assemblies across manufacturing sector. Aside from this, they have various applications across diverse industries. There are many types of conveyor belts, and a flexible screw conveyor is one of them. There are various configurations of these flexible screw conveyor

Electric motors are the workhorses of industrial equipment and they play a key role in their functioning. Most electric motors are distinguished as AC or DC motors depending on the type of power source they are connected to. These electric motors have an average lifespan of 30,000 to 40,000 hours

A belt conveyor is a medium or an endless loop, which carries baggage, products-in-progress, or packed items, depending upon the application, to their destination. However, carrying stuff is just one of the application areas in multiple industries. It is used in lever and pulley mechanisms in the

Hydraulic pumps are used in various industries to pump liquid, fluid, and gas. Although this equipment features robust construction, it may fail at times due to various issues. Cavitation is one of the serious issues faced by this equipment. Like all other technical issues, right planning as well

Conveyor belts have been around for decades and they are at the heart of material handling across industries such as quarries and mines, construction, manufacturing among others. This material handling system performs a crucial role in conveying bulk materials including grain, salt, coal, ore, an

Air pollution control is one of the main concerns of business owners across industries where toxic gases, particulates, and chemicals are produced as a byproduct of manufacturing. There are several ways of achieving pollution control. The utilization of industrial scrubber systems is one of the m

Material handling, transferring, packaging, and shipping are all crucial functions in any industrial warehouse. These materials could be individual components, parts in progress, or even ready-to-ship products or equipment to be assembled at the client side. There are certain challenges here when

Material handling sector, which is a critical intermediary in the economy of a country, has been going through many significant changes. Technological advancements has hit the sector positively, adding to the efficiency of material handling and management. Would you like to know various modern tr