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2D CAD drawings for spring latches, slam latches, heavy-duty latches, spring release hinges, butt hinges and slip joint hinges are available.

Small valve keeps flow in check

The 156 Lee Chek high-pressure check valve from The Lee Co., Westbrook, Conn. (theleeco.com), weighs only 0.7 gm, and has a 0.156-in. diameter.

Scanning for Ideas: A Very Versatile Machining Center

The Tricept 9000 made by Loxin in Spain and sold in the U.S. by Hartwig, St. Louis (hartwiginc.com), can mill, drill, route, deburr and finish, install fasteners and rivets, and even friction-stir weld with the right tool, according to the manufacturer.

Gasketing done the right way

Material properties are key to getting gaskets that perform as expected.

Shaking up vibration models

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The idea is simple: Protect sensitive objects from vibration. An object, modeled as a solid block, sits on a low-stiffness vibration isolator that, in turn, mounts on the vibrating support surface.

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Using Simple Adaptive Control (SAC) Theory

What is the most important expectation from a Servo Controller worthwhile called a good one? At present, many products named “Industrial Servo Controller” are in the market; however, to select a good one for the desired performance is still a difficult task. You need to know...

Jack Screws

An expanded line of Jack Screws is specifically designed for mounting D-type subminiature connectors.

Plane Bearings That Grease Themselves

Self-lubricating resins can make plane bearings quiet, durable, and put them on the FDAapproved list.

Constant-Velocity Milling Spits Out Prototypes

A recent vertical machining center (VMC) features what’s called a constant velocity (CV) controller which provides a novel approach to chip-removal theory.

Scanning for ideas: Rotating engine for a micro air vehicle

A backpack-sized unmanned aerial vehicle from Honeywell will likely use a 60-cc engine designed and built by RCV Engines Ltd., Brighton, U.K. (rcvengines.com).

Solar Production Shifts Into High Gear

Solar makers see automation as a strategy for becoming more competitive with fossil fuels. German solar maker Q-Cells AG has an interesting product.

Bearings That Lube for Less

Could self-lubricating bearings with a wide temperature range actually save you money?

An example of mold tolerances

To visualize how design elements affect a casting's tolerances, consider a simple enclosure lid.