The WEPA14-125 Quick, ideal for heavy duty cutting and grinding applications, features a long-lasting 12.2 A motor, 1,450 watts of power, 29.2 inch-lbs of torque and a no-load speed of 10,000 rpm.
Metabo's auto-balance technology replaces a traditional backing flange with an auto-balancing flange pressed onto the spindle. Ball bearings automatically offset out-of-balance conditions present in the grinding accessory, while the tool is in use, reducing vibration significantly.
The lower vibration levels in the new grinder decrease the risk of cumulative work related disorders, such as white finger syndrome, minimizing operator fatigue and have the ability to increase the life of a grinding disc by 50%. The reduced vibration also extends the grinder's internal components longevity by up to 50%, keeping the tool in service for a far longer period than grinders that do not account for the effects of vibration on internal tool components.
The WEPA14-125 Quick also features Metabo's VibraTech (MVT) side handle that reduces vibration up to 60% for increased user comfort over an extended work period.
The angle grinder's Quick toolless wheel change system saves time and energy when replacing wheels, making the operator more efficient. Safety features include a non-locking paddle switch, a current interruption switch, a toolless locking wheel guard with seven positions and the Metabo "S-Automatic" safety slip clutch to protect against kick-back by absorbing the torque created should the wheel bind or snag.
Further extending the tool's life span, the WEPA14-125 Quick has an improved and sonically-balanced fan paired with improved venting and more efficient internal ducting that increases air flow over the motor by 15%.
This new grinder also features one of the most effective dust protection systems on the market. The system includes an encapsulated on/off switch and auto-stop carbon brushes, double-lipped labyrinth sealed bearings, Metabo's unique dust-deflecting winding protection grid and epoxy coated field coil windings.
Advanced electronic features on the grinder include an electronic winding temperature monitor with LED display, electronic soft start feature and electronic speed stabilization.
Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the company's first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured in 1924.
2011年8月30日星期二
Kite string slices man’s neck
Humayun Kobir remembers seeing blood splatter onto the windshield of his black Suzuki motorcycle after his neck was sliced open by a kite string.
“When I saw the blood squirting, I put my hand on my wound to put pressure on it. I couldn’t feel anything. I just felt warm blood coming out,” said the 27-year-old father of two, who was injured near Warden Woods Park on Sunday.
Police said Kobir was cut by a strand of “high-strength” kite fighting string. The sport, popular in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, often uses a string called manja, which is coated in an abrasive powdered glass compound. Opponents duel with one another until one kite string cuts the other.
Last June, Toronto City Council imposed a $250 fine to deter the use of manja because it is coated in “hazardous materials.” Kite fighting is also prohibited unless participants have a permit.
“This is why (kite fighting) was taken so seriously,” said Councillor Michelle Berardinetti, who represents the area where Kobir was injured.
Local residents have complained to the councillor in the past about kite string, she said.
When emergency crews arrived to Kobir’s aide, police found several hundred metres of kite fighting string strewn across hydro poles and trees including some wrapped around a hydro pole.
Investigators are still trying to determine whether it was placed there with “malicious” intent.
“These kite wars have been going on for a period of time and it’s piqued our interest more now because somebody got injured,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Gottschalk.
Police are also looking into tips that people have been tying kite string between poles in the past few weeks, Gottschalk added.
Gogi Malik, who flies and fights kites in Toronto, uses 100 per cent cotton string as per city rules. He says the kite fighters he knows use cotton string as well as apply for the proper permits.
Police Const. Tony Vella said serious kite string injuries like last Sunday’s are not common in Toronto.
In India, however, the Ahmedabad Mirror reported more than 400 injuries during a Hindu kite festival last year due to stray string. According to the media outlet, the manja also sliced a scooter rider’s throat, killing him.
Toronto banned kite-flying in Scarborough’s Milliken Park last summer, citing safety concerns due to discarded string.
Even though manja is prohibited by the city, it can still be purchased and imported to Canada. Berardinetti said council will now pressure the federal government to ban the import of dangerous kite string.
Meanwhile, Kobir is recovering in his Scarborough home, nursing a stitched up neck.
He still has a bag of blood-soaked clothing from the accident and a bundle of the red string.
Asked whether he would ride his bike again, Kobir paused: “I don’t know.”
“When I saw the blood squirting, I put my hand on my wound to put pressure on it. I couldn’t feel anything. I just felt warm blood coming out,” said the 27-year-old father of two, who was injured near Warden Woods Park on Sunday.
Police said Kobir was cut by a strand of “high-strength” kite fighting string. The sport, popular in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, often uses a string called manja, which is coated in an abrasive powdered glass compound. Opponents duel with one another until one kite string cuts the other.
Last June, Toronto City Council imposed a $250 fine to deter the use of manja because it is coated in “hazardous materials.” Kite fighting is also prohibited unless participants have a permit.
“This is why (kite fighting) was taken so seriously,” said Councillor Michelle Berardinetti, who represents the area where Kobir was injured.
Local residents have complained to the councillor in the past about kite string, she said.
When emergency crews arrived to Kobir’s aide, police found several hundred metres of kite fighting string strewn across hydro poles and trees including some wrapped around a hydro pole.
Investigators are still trying to determine whether it was placed there with “malicious” intent.
“These kite wars have been going on for a period of time and it’s piqued our interest more now because somebody got injured,” said Staff Sgt. Mike Gottschalk.
Police are also looking into tips that people have been tying kite string between poles in the past few weeks, Gottschalk added.
Gogi Malik, who flies and fights kites in Toronto, uses 100 per cent cotton string as per city rules. He says the kite fighters he knows use cotton string as well as apply for the proper permits.
Police Const. Tony Vella said serious kite string injuries like last Sunday’s are not common in Toronto.
In India, however, the Ahmedabad Mirror reported more than 400 injuries during a Hindu kite festival last year due to stray string. According to the media outlet, the manja also sliced a scooter rider’s throat, killing him.
Toronto banned kite-flying in Scarborough’s Milliken Park last summer, citing safety concerns due to discarded string.
Even though manja is prohibited by the city, it can still be purchased and imported to Canada. Berardinetti said council will now pressure the federal government to ban the import of dangerous kite string.
Meanwhile, Kobir is recovering in his Scarborough home, nursing a stitched up neck.
He still has a bag of blood-soaked clothing from the accident and a bundle of the red string.
Asked whether he would ride his bike again, Kobir paused: “I don’t know.”
2011年8月29日星期一
Stylus ball considerations
The ruby ball is most commonly used for the stylus tip. It is exceptionally hard and smooth, with excellent compressive strength and abrasion resistance. Ruby balls are manufactured to various levels of precision defined by their grade, which relates to the maximum deviation of the ball from a perfect sphere.
Any error in sphericity will increase measurement uncertainty, and it is possible to lose as much as 10% of a CMM’s accuracy as a result of this error. It is important to remember that the more accurate a CMM is the more significant the effect of ball grade. The two most common ball specifications are grade 5 and 10 (the lower number is better). Grade 5 (sphericity of 0.13 micron) is ideal for most applications.
For higher accuracy CMMs, a grade 3 ball (with sphericity of just 0.08 micron) is recommended. Styli equipped with these balls utilize a special manufacturing technique because research has shown the form of the ball can be distorted by drilling and gluing—the standard way of mounting the ball on the stem.
The high-accuracy stylus uses an undrilled ball, bonded to a spherical cup. The amount of glue applied is critical to ensure maximum bond strength. A certificate of roundness is supplied with each of these styli, and they are coated with titanium nitride (gold color) for easy identification.
Surface scanning with a probe results in a more aggressive type of interaction with the part that can ultimately affect the ball’s shape and accuracy, so it introduces a variable in the selection of ball materials.
Scanning produces three interactive phenomena: debris accumulation, adhesive wear and abrasive wear. Debris is practically unavoidable, and is independent of the stylus ball or part surface material. Debris can include metal oxide particles on the surface or airborne debris, such as coolant mist or paper dust. Debris can be removed with a dry lint-free cloth.
Adhesive wear involves the permanent transfer of material from one surface to the other through local welding or transfer of minute particles from one surface to the other. Adhered material cannot be removed with normal cleaning. Thus, as surface material from the workpiece adheres to the ball and remains in contact with the part surface, like materials will attract and further buildup can occur. Adhesion of material will eventually degrade the form of the stylus ball and compromise measuring results.
Any error in sphericity will increase measurement uncertainty, and it is possible to lose as much as 10% of a CMM’s accuracy as a result of this error. It is important to remember that the more accurate a CMM is the more significant the effect of ball grade. The two most common ball specifications are grade 5 and 10 (the lower number is better). Grade 5 (sphericity of 0.13 micron) is ideal for most applications.
For higher accuracy CMMs, a grade 3 ball (with sphericity of just 0.08 micron) is recommended. Styli equipped with these balls utilize a special manufacturing technique because research has shown the form of the ball can be distorted by drilling and gluing—the standard way of mounting the ball on the stem.
The high-accuracy stylus uses an undrilled ball, bonded to a spherical cup. The amount of glue applied is critical to ensure maximum bond strength. A certificate of roundness is supplied with each of these styli, and they are coated with titanium nitride (gold color) for easy identification.
Surface scanning with a probe results in a more aggressive type of interaction with the part that can ultimately affect the ball’s shape and accuracy, so it introduces a variable in the selection of ball materials.
Scanning produces three interactive phenomena: debris accumulation, adhesive wear and abrasive wear. Debris is practically unavoidable, and is independent of the stylus ball or part surface material. Debris can include metal oxide particles on the surface or airborne debris, such as coolant mist or paper dust. Debris can be removed with a dry lint-free cloth.
Adhesive wear involves the permanent transfer of material from one surface to the other through local welding or transfer of minute particles from one surface to the other. Adhered material cannot be removed with normal cleaning. Thus, as surface material from the workpiece adheres to the ball and remains in contact with the part surface, like materials will attract and further buildup can occur. Adhesion of material will eventually degrade the form of the stylus ball and compromise measuring results.
2011年8月28日星期日
Another good quarter
Carborandum Universal recorded robust 32% growth in consolidated net sales to Rs. 465.29 crore for the quarter ended June 2011, on the back of in excess of 25% growth across all business segments. Abrasive business sales grew by 34% to Rs. 197.85 crore quarter ended June 2011, on the back of strong off-take from the user industries in India and Russia. In addition, Elecrominerals business sales grew by 33% to Rs. 176.3 crore on the back of robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. Further, Ceramics business grew by 27% to Rs. 101.04 crore mostly driven by the domestic market.
At Operating level, OPM expanded by 410 basis points to 20.8% on the back of cost containment across the business resulted operating profit to grew by strong 65% to Rs. 99.50 crore. However, At PBT level, profit grew by 20% to Rs. 80.19 crore on the back of no EO gain compared to Rs. 23.49 crore in the corresponding previous period.
Net sales grew by robust 32% to Rs. 465.29 crore for the quarter ended June 2011. Interestingly, OPM expanded by the 410 basis points to 20.8% on the back of 180 basis points fall in the employee cost as percentage to sales and net of stock adjustments. In addition, other expenses fell by 140 basis points and Power& Fuel expenses declined by 90 basis points. Thus, operating profit witnessed strong 65% growth to Rs. 99.50 crore. However, other income declined by the 42% to Rs. 1.31 crore.
With decline in interest cost by 4% to Rs. 6.58 crore and incline in depreciation by 13% to Rs. 14.04 crore, PBT before EO witnessed robust 86% growth to Rs. 80.19 crore. With no EO item compared to Rs. 23.49 crore EO gain in the corresponding previous period, PBT inclined by 20% to Rs. 80.19 crore. Further, the rise in tax rate by 150 basis points to 30.7% restricted the growth in PAT to 18% to Rs. 55.54 crore. After accounting Rs. 0.82 crore as Share of profit from the associates and Rs. 4.09 crore as minority interest, net profit witnessed 20% growth to Rs. 52.27 crore.
Revenues from Abrasive business (41% of sales) grew by 34% to Rs. 197.85 crore for the quarter ended June 2011, on the back of strong off-take from the user industries in India and Russia. Especially, The order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasive from both direct customers and trade channels was buoyant. Also, coated abrasives products registered strong growth primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. At PBIT level, margins witnessed sharp expansion of 470 basis points to 16.2% on the back of change in product mix and price increases resulting segment profit to surge by 88% to Rs. 32.04 crore. However, The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations.
Revenues from Electrominerals business (37% of sales) grew by 33% to Rs. 176.3 crore for the quarter ended June 2011, on the back of robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales where as Russia sales growth was aided by higher realizations. Further, Captive sales also showed an improvement. At PBIT level, margins witnessed sharp 470 basis points expansion to 20.3% resulting segment profit to surge by 72% to Rs. 35.72 crore.
At Operating level, OPM expanded by 410 basis points to 20.8% on the back of cost containment across the business resulted operating profit to grew by strong 65% to Rs. 99.50 crore. However, At PBT level, profit grew by 20% to Rs. 80.19 crore on the back of no EO gain compared to Rs. 23.49 crore in the corresponding previous period.
Net sales grew by robust 32% to Rs. 465.29 crore for the quarter ended June 2011. Interestingly, OPM expanded by the 410 basis points to 20.8% on the back of 180 basis points fall in the employee cost as percentage to sales and net of stock adjustments. In addition, other expenses fell by 140 basis points and Power& Fuel expenses declined by 90 basis points. Thus, operating profit witnessed strong 65% growth to Rs. 99.50 crore. However, other income declined by the 42% to Rs. 1.31 crore.
With decline in interest cost by 4% to Rs. 6.58 crore and incline in depreciation by 13% to Rs. 14.04 crore, PBT before EO witnessed robust 86% growth to Rs. 80.19 crore. With no EO item compared to Rs. 23.49 crore EO gain in the corresponding previous period, PBT inclined by 20% to Rs. 80.19 crore. Further, the rise in tax rate by 150 basis points to 30.7% restricted the growth in PAT to 18% to Rs. 55.54 crore. After accounting Rs. 0.82 crore as Share of profit from the associates and Rs. 4.09 crore as minority interest, net profit witnessed 20% growth to Rs. 52.27 crore.
Revenues from Abrasive business (41% of sales) grew by 34% to Rs. 197.85 crore for the quarter ended June 2011, on the back of strong off-take from the user industries in India and Russia. Especially, The order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasive from both direct customers and trade channels was buoyant. Also, coated abrasives products registered strong growth primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. At PBIT level, margins witnessed sharp expansion of 470 basis points to 16.2% on the back of change in product mix and price increases resulting segment profit to surge by 88% to Rs. 32.04 crore. However, The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations.
Revenues from Electrominerals business (37% of sales) grew by 33% to Rs. 176.3 crore for the quarter ended June 2011, on the back of robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales where as Russia sales growth was aided by higher realizations. Further, Captive sales also showed an improvement. At PBIT level, margins witnessed sharp 470 basis points expansion to 20.3% resulting segment profit to surge by 72% to Rs. 35.72 crore.
2011年8月25日星期四
High Powered LED Blasting Light
The Magnalight BL40-LED Blasting Light from Larson Electronics' combines advanced LED technology with rugged construction to produce a high powered LED blasting light capable of withstanding the demanding conditions found in sand, water, and media blasting operations. This IP68 rated 120 watt LED blasting light produces 7,200 lumens of intense light, is waterproof to three meters, corrosion resistant, available in spot or flood configurations, and can be operated with voltages ranging from 9 to 46 volts. An optional inline transformer allows operation with a standard 120V-277V AC current and a magnetic mounting system allows users to attach the unit to any metallic surface containing steel or iron.
Built to withstand operations in extreme conditions, BL40-LED Blasting Light offers a powerful LED light beam capable of cutting through the dusty and murky conditions often encountered in blasting rooms. Dust proof and IP68 rated waterproof to three meters, this LED light contains 40, 3 watt Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters producing 7,200 lumens and can withstand exposure to sand, water, dust and high vibratory conditions without failures or loss of light output. Three 100 pound grip magnetic mounts provide secure attachment to metallic surfaces, allowing users to mount the light to walls, ceilings, equipment, and any surface that will accept a magnet. An adjustable trunnion connects the light fixture to the mounting magnets and provides nearly 360 degrees of vertical movement.
Constructed of extruded aluminum with a polycarbonate lens and stainless steel hardware, this LED light is highly resistant to damage from impacts and vibrations. Protective adhesive Mylar lens covers that can be peeled off and replaced easily are available to protect the lens faceplate and catch overspray in coating applications and reduce lens exposure to Coated Abrasives during blasting procedures.
This LED blasting light LED blasting light operates on 9 to 42 volts DC, allowing it to be directly connected to any common vehicle or equipment electrical system without additional hardware. An optional inline transformer allows the unit to be operated with 120 to 277 volts AC, providing an even greater degree of versatility and convenience.
The light is offered in a spot beam or flood beam configuration to provide either a 1200 foot long spot beam or 375 feet long by 260 feet wide flood beam. Included with this unit is 50 feet of SOOW cord, allowing plenty of length for locating the light some distance from the power source. The Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters in this unit are rated at 50,000 hours, allowing this unit to operate for several years without requiring lamp replacement. The waterproof and dust proof housing allows operators to simply wash down the unit, even with high pressure water jets, without worry of damaging the interior electronics.
Built to withstand operations in extreme conditions, BL40-LED Blasting Light offers a powerful LED light beam capable of cutting through the dusty and murky conditions often encountered in blasting rooms. Dust proof and IP68 rated waterproof to three meters, this LED light contains 40, 3 watt Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters producing 7,200 lumens and can withstand exposure to sand, water, dust and high vibratory conditions without failures or loss of light output. Three 100 pound grip magnetic mounts provide secure attachment to metallic surfaces, allowing users to mount the light to walls, ceilings, equipment, and any surface that will accept a magnet. An adjustable trunnion connects the light fixture to the mounting magnets and provides nearly 360 degrees of vertical movement.
Constructed of extruded aluminum with a polycarbonate lens and stainless steel hardware, this LED light is highly resistant to damage from impacts and vibrations. Protective adhesive Mylar lens covers that can be peeled off and replaced easily are available to protect the lens faceplate and catch overspray in coating applications and reduce lens exposure to Coated Abrasives during blasting procedures.
This LED blasting light LED blasting light operates on 9 to 42 volts DC, allowing it to be directly connected to any common vehicle or equipment electrical system without additional hardware. An optional inline transformer allows the unit to be operated with 120 to 277 volts AC, providing an even greater degree of versatility and convenience.
The light is offered in a spot beam or flood beam configuration to provide either a 1200 foot long spot beam or 375 feet long by 260 feet wide flood beam. Included with this unit is 50 feet of SOOW cord, allowing plenty of length for locating the light some distance from the power source. The Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters in this unit are rated at 50,000 hours, allowing this unit to operate for several years without requiring lamp replacement. The waterproof and dust proof housing allows operators to simply wash down the unit, even with high pressure water jets, without worry of damaging the interior electronics.
2011年8月24日星期三
Hot footing it: The heat is on artificial turf
As reported in the March article, Geoffrey Croft (head of the watchdog group, NYC Park Advocates) took, before noon, temperature readings at a dozen New York City parks in July 2010. Artificial turf fields measured over 170 degrees — the highest temperature recorded in his three years of monitoring. By 9:15am, the temperature had already risen to over 140 degrees. "Young children are particularly susceptible, as it can take only two seconds to burn on solid surfaces greater than 140 degrees, according to doctors,"said Croft.
In 2009, the City Council passed legislation mandating the presence of warning signs on artificial turf fields. The posted sign warns about "potential heat-related risks involving synthetic turf, including overheating and dehydration…if you experience symptoms of heat-related illness, such as dizziness, weakness, headache, vomiting or muscle cramps, move to a shaded area. Drink water, rest, and seek medical attention if you do not feel better."
The NYC Health Department says people can suffer dehydration, heatstroke and thermal burns at field temperatures above 115 degrees…." Croft added, "which can lead to death."
Rick Doyle, president of the Synthetic Turf Council, admitted he didn’t think "anyone in our industry would suggest it's a good idea to play on a surface that's that hot."Speaking to NPR on August 7, 2008, he added, "Just as coaches have to reschedule games due to rain when they play on grass fields, so too they need to reschedule or consider an alternative surface to play on when it's sunny."
The 50,000-square-foot renovated field opened this May at a cost of around $2 million. Philip Abramson, a spokesperson for the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, wrote in an email, "The project provided for the replacement of the existing synthetic turf [knitted nylon carpet, no infill] with new [polyethelene fiber tufted, with Coated Abrasives sand] infill that will accommodate softball and football, an improved drainage system, new ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] accessible dugouts and drinking fountains, a bike rack and a misting station."
Saturday, July 30, 2pm. Air temperature: In the upper 90s, on one of those stifling heat wave days. Turf temperature: At least 120 degrees (the highest our thermometer could register). In that heat, a friendly softball game took place between two teams composed of Stuyvesant High School graduates and their friends. The group formed in 2008 after they had graduated from different universities. Zach Rosenblatt said about the field, "It's nicer now for our purposes. We don’t need much, only soft, green ground and a fence. Jordan Epstein added, "It drains better than real grass, which puddles up. We wouldn't be able to play on it after a rain."
But all players affirmed that the turf is much hotter than natural grass. "And it hurts like hell to slide on it — rug burn," added Rosenblatt, so they try to avoid it. Billy Maughan felt the pain as he instinctively slid into base, as competitive softball and baseball players are inclined to do in the heat of the moment (as are soccer players when they try to kic"Oh, no," cognizant of what would result. The stoic Maughan, wearing shorts, had huge red welts on a knee and thigh. "I should have slid on my shirt," he quipped.
In 2009, the City Council passed legislation mandating the presence of warning signs on artificial turf fields. The posted sign warns about "potential heat-related risks involving synthetic turf, including overheating and dehydration…if you experience symptoms of heat-related illness, such as dizziness, weakness, headache, vomiting or muscle cramps, move to a shaded area. Drink water, rest, and seek medical attention if you do not feel better."
The NYC Health Department says people can suffer dehydration, heatstroke and thermal burns at field temperatures above 115 degrees…." Croft added, "which can lead to death."
Rick Doyle, president of the Synthetic Turf Council, admitted he didn’t think "anyone in our industry would suggest it's a good idea to play on a surface that's that hot."Speaking to NPR on August 7, 2008, he added, "Just as coaches have to reschedule games due to rain when they play on grass fields, so too they need to reschedule or consider an alternative surface to play on when it's sunny."
The 50,000-square-foot renovated field opened this May at a cost of around $2 million. Philip Abramson, a spokesperson for the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, wrote in an email, "The project provided for the replacement of the existing synthetic turf [knitted nylon carpet, no infill] with new [polyethelene fiber tufted, with Coated Abrasives sand] infill that will accommodate softball and football, an improved drainage system, new ADA [Americans with Disabilities Act] accessible dugouts and drinking fountains, a bike rack and a misting station."
Saturday, July 30, 2pm. Air temperature: In the upper 90s, on one of those stifling heat wave days. Turf temperature: At least 120 degrees (the highest our thermometer could register). In that heat, a friendly softball game took place between two teams composed of Stuyvesant High School graduates and their friends. The group formed in 2008 after they had graduated from different universities. Zach Rosenblatt said about the field, "It's nicer now for our purposes. We don’t need much, only soft, green ground and a fence. Jordan Epstein added, "It drains better than real grass, which puddles up. We wouldn't be able to play on it after a rain."
But all players affirmed that the turf is much hotter than natural grass. "And it hurts like hell to slide on it — rug burn," added Rosenblatt, so they try to avoid it. Billy Maughan felt the pain as he instinctively slid into base, as competitive softball and baseball players are inclined to do in the heat of the moment (as are soccer players when they try to kic"Oh, no," cognizant of what would result. The stoic Maughan, wearing shorts, had huge red welts on a knee and thigh. "I should have slid on my shirt," he quipped.
2011年8月23日星期二
Larson Electronics Announces Addition of High Powered LED Blasting Light
The Magnalight BL40-LED Blasting Light from Larson Electronics combines advanced LED technology with rugged construction to produce a high powered LED blasting light capable of withstanding the demanding conditions found in sand, water, and media blasting operations. This IP68 rated 120 watt LED blasting light produces 7,200 lumens of intense light, is waterproof to three meters, corrosion resistant, available in spot or flood configurations, and can be operated with voltages ranging from 9 to 46 volts. An optional inline transformer allows operation with a standard 120V-277V AC current and a magnetic mounting system allows users to attach the unit to any metallic surface containing steel or iron.
Built to withstand operations in extreme conditions, the BL40-LED Blasting Light offers a powerful LED light beam capable of cutting through the dusty and murky conditions often encountered in blasting rooms. Dust proof and IP68 rated waterproof to three meters, this LED light contains 40, 3 watt Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters producing 7,200 lumens and can withstand exposure to sand, water, dust and high vibratory conditions without failures or loss of light output. Three 100 pound grip magnetic mounts provide secure attachment to metallic surfaces, allowing users to mount the light to walls, ceilings, equipment, and any surface that will accept a magnet. An adjustable trunnion connects the light fixture to the mounting magnets and provides nearly 360 degrees of vertical movement. Constructed of extruded aluminum with a polycarbonate lens and stainless steel hardware, this LED light is highly resistant to damage from impacts and vibrations. Protective adhesive Mylar lens covers that can be peeled off and replaced easily are available to protect the lens faceplate and catch overspray in coating applications and reduce lens exposure to Coated Abrasives during blasting procedures. This LED blasting light operates on 9 to 42 volts DC, allowing it to be directly connected to any common vehicle or equipment electrical system without additional hardware. An optional inline transformer allows the unit to be operated with 120 to 277 volts AC, providing an even greater degree of versatility and convenience. The light is also offered in a spot beam or flood beam configuration to provide either a 1,200 foot long spot beam or 375 feet long by 260 feet wide flood beam. Included with this unit is 50 feet of SOOW cord, allowing plenty of length for locating the light some distance from the power source. The Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters in this unit are rated at 50,000 hours, allowing this unit to operate for several years without requiring a lamp replacement. The waterproof and dust proof housing allows operators to simply wash down the unit, even with high pressure water jets, without worry of damaging the interior electronics.
This UL listed LED blasting light is ideal for all types of wet and dry type blasting environments," said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics' mangnalight.com. "We can provide removable covers specifically made for this LED blasting light that help operators clear overspray. Most importantly, this LED blasting light can be used with 120-277VAC or 12/24VDC power, which makes it extremely versatile and applicable to wet area use."
Built to withstand operations in extreme conditions, the BL40-LED Blasting Light offers a powerful LED light beam capable of cutting through the dusty and murky conditions often encountered in blasting rooms. Dust proof and IP68 rated waterproof to three meters, this LED light contains 40, 3 watt Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters producing 7,200 lumens and can withstand exposure to sand, water, dust and high vibratory conditions without failures or loss of light output. Three 100 pound grip magnetic mounts provide secure attachment to metallic surfaces, allowing users to mount the light to walls, ceilings, equipment, and any surface that will accept a magnet. An adjustable trunnion connects the light fixture to the mounting magnets and provides nearly 360 degrees of vertical movement. Constructed of extruded aluminum with a polycarbonate lens and stainless steel hardware, this LED light is highly resistant to damage from impacts and vibrations. Protective adhesive Mylar lens covers that can be peeled off and replaced easily are available to protect the lens faceplate and catch overspray in coating applications and reduce lens exposure to Coated Abrasives during blasting procedures. This LED blasting light operates on 9 to 42 volts DC, allowing it to be directly connected to any common vehicle or equipment electrical system without additional hardware. An optional inline transformer allows the unit to be operated with 120 to 277 volts AC, providing an even greater degree of versatility and convenience. The light is also offered in a spot beam or flood beam configuration to provide either a 1,200 foot long spot beam or 375 feet long by 260 feet wide flood beam. Included with this unit is 50 feet of SOOW cord, allowing plenty of length for locating the light some distance from the power source. The Edixeon® 3 Watt LED Emitters in this unit are rated at 50,000 hours, allowing this unit to operate for several years without requiring a lamp replacement. The waterproof and dust proof housing allows operators to simply wash down the unit, even with high pressure water jets, without worry of damaging the interior electronics.
This UL listed LED blasting light is ideal for all types of wet and dry type blasting environments," said Rob Bresnahan with Larson Electronics' mangnalight.com. "We can provide removable covers specifically made for this LED blasting light that help operators clear overspray. Most importantly, this LED blasting light can be used with 120-277VAC or 12/24VDC power, which makes it extremely versatile and applicable to wet area use."
2011年8月22日星期一
Carborundum Uni
Then there is the consolidated operation. These operations are taking on a distinct hue of their own. It has operations emanating out of Russia, South Africa and North America. Then there are the operations in Australia, the Middle East, and China. During the year the company consolidated its investments of its subsidiaries in the USA, Canada, South Africa, Russia and the Middle East into a holding company called CUMI International Ltd, Cyprus. Significantly its holdings in its subsidiaries in Australia and China are held by Carborundum Universal India, the parent. The parent has another 7 direct subsidiaries, making in all 12 subsidiaries. Separately, it has an investment in a company called Laserwords Pvt Ltd - and which is referred to as an associate - in which it has a 44.5% stake.
Then there are three other companies - Murugappa Thermal Ceramics, Wendt India and Ciria India - and these are categorized as joint ventures, in which it has a stake of less than 50% each. It also appears to have a joint venture going by the name of Jingri, but this company does not feature in the joint venture investment schedule! Laserwords appears to be a mere dummy investment company or some such. The consolidated statements include the turnover of the Power division and the IT Services division in addition to Abrasives, Ceramics, and Electrominerals. But power and IT services are mere pinpricks yet in the overall scheme of things.
On a consolidated basis, the group recorded a total turnover of Rs 16 bn while the profit before interest, depreciation, and taxes, toted up to Rs 3.1 bn. In other words the sales contribution of the international division amounted to Rs 6.8 bn, while the semi-bottom line contribution was Rs 1.1 bn. Put in percentage terms, the turnover contribution of the international division was 43%, while the PBIDT contribution was 35%. The contribution by the subsidiaries is increasing in stature. Needless to add running a company with such far spread tentacles calls for logistics management of the highest order.
A look at the performance results of the 12 subsidiaries is interesting in what they reveal. The top dog by far in terms of turnover is the Russian sibling clocking in revenues of Rs 4.2 bn, and a profit before tax of Rs 636 m for the latest accounting year. From the brief details made available, the company achieved this feat on a paid up capital of a mere Rs 5.3 m, along with a total asset base of Rs 2.3 bn. It also boasted an abundant reserves and surplus of Rs 2 bn. It has paid out a dividend of Rs 244 m for the year. This is quite some return on investment on the base capital! This company has hit pay dirt and appears to be brilliantly conceived to boot, and the parent should definitely think of moving more of its productive assets to the Russian work site, to get in on a piece of the action.
Next in line in the sweepstakes is the South African company with a turnover of Rs 1 bn and a profit before tax of Rs 82 m. This company too did the magic mantra of recording its sales and profits, through the modicum of an almost non-existent share capital base of Rs 0.01 m. It also boasted reserves of Rs 455 m. Generating such a large top line on a wisp of a capital base is simply stretching the limits of the implausible, and its working should rightly be the subject of an in-depth case study in management schools on how to get infinitely more bang for the buck! It also boasted of a total asset base of Rs 670 m. Which begets the logical question of why the parent cannot do a similar with its Indian business?
There are five other companies in the subsidiary list which boast of turnovers of some magnitude and vastly differing profit margins. They are CUMI Australia with a top line of Rs 560 m, Sterling Abrasives with a top line of Rs 418 m, CUMI Canada with a top line of Rs 144 m, Net Access with a top line of Rs 122m, and Southern Energy Development with a top line of Rs 156 m. The very distinguishing feature of all these companies appears to be their very low share capital bases relative to their turnover. (The parent appears to have mastered the art of ramping up the businesses of its siblings with low outlays of permanent seed capital). Three other subsidiaries appear to be mere hangers on. But that is inevitable situation in every company. Some of these subsidiaries may be mere trading companies and hence the need to have a very low capital base. It is not readily known how many of these international subsidiaries are into manufacturing, and which are merely trading operations, or some such.
The company with the biggest share capital base quite naturally is CUMI International, the holding company of some of the subsidiaries. It has a share capital base of Rs 1.1 bn comprising of both equity and preference. This capital base is at some variance with thecapital outlay of the parent in its subsidiary. The parent holds 100% of the capital in its subsidiary. CUMI International is revenue richer by Rs 101 m due to the inflow of dividends, but wisely decided not to part with a dime to the parent.
The production statistics of the subsidiaries is unknown, but by and large the parent is able to flog its plants to get maximum mileage. During 2010-11 it raised the installed capacity of two of its units - Refractories and Electrominerals. It also appears to have made haste in hiking the installed capacity of its refractories unit. Its production capacity was raised by 7% to 39,150 tonnes. Inspite of an 18% hike in the production of refractories to 30,727 tonnes during the year, the production was still far less than the old installed capacity of 36,450 tonnes! The capacity addition in the Electrominerals was more sanely thought out. The production in the latest year was way higher than the old installed capacity. The only unit which is not being flogged to its potential level is the coated abrasives unit .The production hovered at a poor 52% of installed capacity.
Then there are three other companies - Murugappa Thermal Ceramics, Wendt India and Ciria India - and these are categorized as joint ventures, in which it has a stake of less than 50% each. It also appears to have a joint venture going by the name of Jingri, but this company does not feature in the joint venture investment schedule! Laserwords appears to be a mere dummy investment company or some such. The consolidated statements include the turnover of the Power division and the IT Services division in addition to Abrasives, Ceramics, and Electrominerals. But power and IT services are mere pinpricks yet in the overall scheme of things.
On a consolidated basis, the group recorded a total turnover of Rs 16 bn while the profit before interest, depreciation, and taxes, toted up to Rs 3.1 bn. In other words the sales contribution of the international division amounted to Rs 6.8 bn, while the semi-bottom line contribution was Rs 1.1 bn. Put in percentage terms, the turnover contribution of the international division was 43%, while the PBIDT contribution was 35%. The contribution by the subsidiaries is increasing in stature. Needless to add running a company with such far spread tentacles calls for logistics management of the highest order.
A look at the performance results of the 12 subsidiaries is interesting in what they reveal. The top dog by far in terms of turnover is the Russian sibling clocking in revenues of Rs 4.2 bn, and a profit before tax of Rs 636 m for the latest accounting year. From the brief details made available, the company achieved this feat on a paid up capital of a mere Rs 5.3 m, along with a total asset base of Rs 2.3 bn. It also boasted an abundant reserves and surplus of Rs 2 bn. It has paid out a dividend of Rs 244 m for the year. This is quite some return on investment on the base capital! This company has hit pay dirt and appears to be brilliantly conceived to boot, and the parent should definitely think of moving more of its productive assets to the Russian work site, to get in on a piece of the action.
Next in line in the sweepstakes is the South African company with a turnover of Rs 1 bn and a profit before tax of Rs 82 m. This company too did the magic mantra of recording its sales and profits, through the modicum of an almost non-existent share capital base of Rs 0.01 m. It also boasted reserves of Rs 455 m. Generating such a large top line on a wisp of a capital base is simply stretching the limits of the implausible, and its working should rightly be the subject of an in-depth case study in management schools on how to get infinitely more bang for the buck! It also boasted of a total asset base of Rs 670 m. Which begets the logical question of why the parent cannot do a similar with its Indian business?
There are five other companies in the subsidiary list which boast of turnovers of some magnitude and vastly differing profit margins. They are CUMI Australia with a top line of Rs 560 m, Sterling Abrasives with a top line of Rs 418 m, CUMI Canada with a top line of Rs 144 m, Net Access with a top line of Rs 122m, and Southern Energy Development with a top line of Rs 156 m. The very distinguishing feature of all these companies appears to be their very low share capital bases relative to their turnover. (The parent appears to have mastered the art of ramping up the businesses of its siblings with low outlays of permanent seed capital). Three other subsidiaries appear to be mere hangers on. But that is inevitable situation in every company. Some of these subsidiaries may be mere trading companies and hence the need to have a very low capital base. It is not readily known how many of these international subsidiaries are into manufacturing, and which are merely trading operations, or some such.
The company with the biggest share capital base quite naturally is CUMI International, the holding company of some of the subsidiaries. It has a share capital base of Rs 1.1 bn comprising of both equity and preference. This capital base is at some variance with thecapital outlay of the parent in its subsidiary. The parent holds 100% of the capital in its subsidiary. CUMI International is revenue richer by Rs 101 m due to the inflow of dividends, but wisely decided not to part with a dime to the parent.
The production statistics of the subsidiaries is unknown, but by and large the parent is able to flog its plants to get maximum mileage. During 2010-11 it raised the installed capacity of two of its units - Refractories and Electrominerals. It also appears to have made haste in hiking the installed capacity of its refractories unit. Its production capacity was raised by 7% to 39,150 tonnes. Inspite of an 18% hike in the production of refractories to 30,727 tonnes during the year, the production was still far less than the old installed capacity of 36,450 tonnes! The capacity addition in the Electrominerals was more sanely thought out. The production in the latest year was way higher than the old installed capacity. The only unit which is not being flogged to its potential level is the coated abrasives unit .The production hovered at a poor 52% of installed capacity.
Coated abrasive
A coated abrasive is an abrasive grain bonded to a flexible substrate using adhesives.[1] Common substrates are paper, cloth, vulcanized fiber, and plastic films and come in grit sizes range from very coarse (~2 mm) to ultrafine (submicrometre). The international standard for coated abrasives is ISO 6344.
Sandpaper and emery cloth are coated abrasives for hand use, usually non-precision. These two terms are used by general public in place of "coated abrasives".
Other coated abrasive forms include sanding cords, pads, belts, and discs. Variants are available for use by hand or as components for power tools such as sanders, die grinders and belt sanders
Sandpaper and emery cloth are coated abrasives for hand use, usually non-precision. These two terms are used by general public in place of "coated abrasives".
Other coated abrasive forms include sanding cords, pads, belts, and discs. Variants are available for use by hand or as components for power tools such as sanders, die grinders and belt sanders
2011年8月18日星期四
Suffer the little children
If the Victorian government had acted on medical evidence in the 1950s, many would have been spared polio.
Awareness of post-polio syndrome has again been raised, making it timely to consider the scandal surrounding state government inaction in the 1950s that resulted in hundreds of children becoming polio victims who might otherwise have been spared.
For my part, I've always blamed the injections I had at school in the year that I ended up in an iron lung in Ballarat's Base Hospital. So did my parents. Now I know this to be true and it's all there in the British medical journal The Lancet.
Recently I stumbled on critical research published in The Lancet in April 1950 linking polio with whooping cough and diphtheria immunisation. In the weeks leading up to my personal D-Day in September 1951, I was immunised at Lexton State School in central Victoria against whooping cough and diphtheria as well as smallpox. And that was in the days when you were given a ''live'' virus.
In my case there was a problem with the first diphtheria shot and I was given a second injection, presumably for certainty. Some three weeks later, during the second round of diphtheria injections, the syringe and needle came apart and vaccine squirted into my face. Again I was given a second dose. I could hardly move my right arm the next day. When I contracted polio a few weeks later, it seemed no coincidence that the paralysis most severely affected my arms, my right one in particular. My left arm was (and still is) partly paralysed, my right arm totally.
I was not the only child in that central Victorian district to get polio. About 20 kilometres down the road at Addington State School, Joan Flynn, a young girl from a Waubra potato farm, had the same injections. She was admitted to Ballarat's Ward 9 even before I was.
The revelatory research, as it happens, was done by Dr Bertram McCloskey, the Victorian Health Department's polio officer, who actually treated me in Ballarat. His report in The Lancet makes disturbing reading, even today. McCloskey reports that 375 cases of polio were notified in Victoria between January and August 1949, and of the 340 cases investigated, 211 of these had ''a history of previous immunisation against whooping cough and/or diphtheria''. This showed, he wrote, that there was ''considerable evidence that a correlation between inoculation and poliomyelitis infection existed in this epidemic''.
He said the more recent the injection, the more likely was its association with the onset of polio. ''The data revealed that the last injection before the onset of symptoms was that usually associated with the location of paralysis.'' In 17 cases of children under the age of three, he found there was considerable evidence to confirm that the paralysis was more severe in the last inoculated limbs of these children. I was 10 at the time, but that was certainly true in my case.
Another doctor, Dennis Geffen, came to similar conclusions in London. It staggers me that, despite these findings, the Health Department and Victorian government of the day still allowed the school immunisation scheme to go ahead during the polio epidemic. McCloskey reported his findings to Victoria's chief health officer, Dr G.E. Cole, on July 20, 1949, but it was decided to defer any action ''until further evidence had been collected''.
The Australian Medical Association journal at the time advised the medical profession to ''avoid inoculation of youngsters between five and 16 against whooping cough or diphtheria in communities where there is an outbreak of polio''. This never happened as far as I could see.
Awareness of post-polio syndrome has again been raised, making it timely to consider the scandal surrounding state government inaction in the 1950s that resulted in hundreds of children becoming polio victims who might otherwise have been spared.
For my part, I've always blamed the injections I had at school in the year that I ended up in an iron lung in Ballarat's Base Hospital. So did my parents. Now I know this to be true and it's all there in the British medical journal The Lancet.
Recently I stumbled on critical research published in The Lancet in April 1950 linking polio with whooping cough and diphtheria immunisation. In the weeks leading up to my personal D-Day in September 1951, I was immunised at Lexton State School in central Victoria against whooping cough and diphtheria as well as smallpox. And that was in the days when you were given a ''live'' virus.
In my case there was a problem with the first diphtheria shot and I was given a second injection, presumably for certainty. Some three weeks later, during the second round of diphtheria injections, the syringe and needle came apart and vaccine squirted into my face. Again I was given a second dose. I could hardly move my right arm the next day. When I contracted polio a few weeks later, it seemed no coincidence that the paralysis most severely affected my arms, my right one in particular. My left arm was (and still is) partly paralysed, my right arm totally.
I was not the only child in that central Victorian district to get polio. About 20 kilometres down the road at Addington State School, Joan Flynn, a young girl from a Waubra potato farm, had the same injections. She was admitted to Ballarat's Ward 9 even before I was.
The revelatory research, as it happens, was done by Dr Bertram McCloskey, the Victorian Health Department's polio officer, who actually treated me in Ballarat. His report in The Lancet makes disturbing reading, even today. McCloskey reports that 375 cases of polio were notified in Victoria between January and August 1949, and of the 340 cases investigated, 211 of these had ''a history of previous immunisation against whooping cough and/or diphtheria''. This showed, he wrote, that there was ''considerable evidence that a correlation between inoculation and poliomyelitis infection existed in this epidemic''.
He said the more recent the injection, the more likely was its association with the onset of polio. ''The data revealed that the last injection before the onset of symptoms was that usually associated with the location of paralysis.'' In 17 cases of children under the age of three, he found there was considerable evidence to confirm that the paralysis was more severe in the last inoculated limbs of these children. I was 10 at the time, but that was certainly true in my case.
Another doctor, Dennis Geffen, came to similar conclusions in London. It staggers me that, despite these findings, the Health Department and Victorian government of the day still allowed the school immunisation scheme to go ahead during the polio epidemic. McCloskey reported his findings to Victoria's chief health officer, Dr G.E. Cole, on July 20, 1949, but it was decided to defer any action ''until further evidence had been collected''.
The Australian Medical Association journal at the time advised the medical profession to ''avoid inoculation of youngsters between five and 16 against whooping cough or diphtheria in communities where there is an outbreak of polio''. This never happened as far as I could see.
2011年8月16日星期二
How Oil Paintings Reflect Your Personality
You may not know this but what you hang on the walls of your residence or office says quite a lot about the type of personality that you have. The oil paintings that you hang reflect your personality, style preferences and character. It also affects your moods and emotions. And this is one of the explanations that we do not buy art pieces simply because they are affordable and suits the wall we are going to hang them on; we buy art that has an affinity with our emotions. And this is why you can tell a lot about a person by readily taking a look at the paintings that he has up on his residence and office walls. So people with cheery dispositions and outlook in life are most likely to choose paintings showing a cheerful scene full of bright colors.
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2011年8月15日星期一
Indians still battling it out on Independence Day
The 13-year-old is masterful with a kite and the 50 or so kites in it are his proof. He won them by cutting the lines of his opponents in pitched kite battles fought from the roof of his building in Old Delhi.
Kite flying and kite battles, using a patang, or a fighter kite, are an Independence Day tradition in Delhi. From early afternoon until sunset, thousands of kites seemingly outnumber the birds in the sky.
The normally packed roads are empty on Independence day, as residents of Chandni Chowk, the oldest market in the ancient walled city of Old Delhi, crowd their rooftops to fly and fight each others' kites. All eyes look skyward, as tens of thousands of kites dance around each other. For as far as the eye can see, the horizon is full of kites being flown from rooftops.
Pratyaksh prefers to use kites he has won in battles. These kites have been lovingly cared for by their previous owners, he says. Tape has been used to patch holes that might let air through the kite, and impact on its handling. The knots have been tied precisely to ensure the proper balance of the kite. The more knots on the kite string, the more owners it has had, and the more prestige in flying it.
Each new owner re-aligns the kite according to their flying technique by tying a knot that attaches the kite to a long thread in a spool that they will use to control the kite. The knot is also their signature.
Pratyaksh's favorite kite is pitch black and has six knots on the string.
"As a child he used to scavenge for old kites," said Nitin Gupta, 35, Pratyaksh's father, who sells kites along with his father, Balbir, 55, in their shop, Bishan Chand and Sons, downstairs. It is named after the patriarch, Bishan Chand, who founded the business 50 years ago. Three generations of the family live above the store.
"[Pratyaksh] would lovingly collect the kites and bring them to his grandfather who would repair and store them for him," Nitin Gupta said.
Pratyaksh's grandfather loves to fly kites but with a busy shop he has hardly had time to indulge in the craft over the years. So Pratyaksh grew up learning the ropes from his neighbour, Shiva Gupta, 18. Now he spars with his "guru".
"He taught me to fly," said Pratyaksh. "Now I cut his lines."
A day's worth of kite flying requires at least a dozen kites per person, plus a spool and line made of cotton or hemp coated with a mixture of crushed glass and glue. The glass acts as an abrasive allowing the flyer to cut the lines of other kites with a deft flick of the wrist. The simple kites are made of lightweight, coloured paper and split bamboo. The most expensive are 10 rupees.
On a rainy Saturday, two days before Independence day, Lal Kuan bazaar in Chandni Chowk was packed with people, not as many, however, as in previous years.
"Sales are down 20 to 30 per cent," said Muhammed Farruq, the 27-year-old proprietor of Noor Kite Centre. Kites that cost 50 paisa, now cost a rupee - a 100 per cent increase in price. "Inflation has gone up, but salaries remain the same so people have to make do with less."
Independence Day may be the busiest time for Delhi's kite sellers, but custom carries on throughout the year.
Bishan Chand and Sons is primarily a wholesaler, selling to countries such as Malaysia and Thailand or providing custom-made kites to Bollywood sets.
For two weeks in August, the Guptas open their store to the public attracting kite flyers from every corner of New Delhi and beyond, who come looking for a discount.
Kite flying and kite battles, using a patang, or a fighter kite, are an Independence Day tradition in Delhi. From early afternoon until sunset, thousands of kites seemingly outnumber the birds in the sky.
The normally packed roads are empty on Independence day, as residents of Chandni Chowk, the oldest market in the ancient walled city of Old Delhi, crowd their rooftops to fly and fight each others' kites. All eyes look skyward, as tens of thousands of kites dance around each other. For as far as the eye can see, the horizon is full of kites being flown from rooftops.
Pratyaksh prefers to use kites he has won in battles. These kites have been lovingly cared for by their previous owners, he says. Tape has been used to patch holes that might let air through the kite, and impact on its handling. The knots have been tied precisely to ensure the proper balance of the kite. The more knots on the kite string, the more owners it has had, and the more prestige in flying it.
Each new owner re-aligns the kite according to their flying technique by tying a knot that attaches the kite to a long thread in a spool that they will use to control the kite. The knot is also their signature.
Pratyaksh's favorite kite is pitch black and has six knots on the string.
"As a child he used to scavenge for old kites," said Nitin Gupta, 35, Pratyaksh's father, who sells kites along with his father, Balbir, 55, in their shop, Bishan Chand and Sons, downstairs. It is named after the patriarch, Bishan Chand, who founded the business 50 years ago. Three generations of the family live above the store.
"[Pratyaksh] would lovingly collect the kites and bring them to his grandfather who would repair and store them for him," Nitin Gupta said.
Pratyaksh's grandfather loves to fly kites but with a busy shop he has hardly had time to indulge in the craft over the years. So Pratyaksh grew up learning the ropes from his neighbour, Shiva Gupta, 18. Now he spars with his "guru".
"He taught me to fly," said Pratyaksh. "Now I cut his lines."
A day's worth of kite flying requires at least a dozen kites per person, plus a spool and line made of cotton or hemp coated with a mixture of crushed glass and glue. The glass acts as an abrasive allowing the flyer to cut the lines of other kites with a deft flick of the wrist. The simple kites are made of lightweight, coloured paper and split bamboo. The most expensive are 10 rupees.
On a rainy Saturday, two days before Independence day, Lal Kuan bazaar in Chandni Chowk was packed with people, not as many, however, as in previous years.
"Sales are down 20 to 30 per cent," said Muhammed Farruq, the 27-year-old proprietor of Noor Kite Centre. Kites that cost 50 paisa, now cost a rupee - a 100 per cent increase in price. "Inflation has gone up, but salaries remain the same so people have to make do with less."
Independence Day may be the busiest time for Delhi's kite sellers, but custom carries on throughout the year.
Bishan Chand and Sons is primarily a wholesaler, selling to countries such as Malaysia and Thailand or providing custom-made kites to Bollywood sets.
For two weeks in August, the Guptas open their store to the public attracting kite flyers from every corner of New Delhi and beyond, who come looking for a discount.
2011年8月14日星期日
We All Scream for Ice Cream ... Don't We?
If you aren’t passionate about ice cream this time of year (or any for that matter), read no further. This week’s article is dedicated to ice cream lovers exclusively who are a sizable and devout population.
America’s obsession with the frozen concoction in its many forms has grown into a multimillion dollar industry. Indeed, it is devoured by all ages and the variations now available to consumers are endless. Believe it or not, the origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. to the Roman emperor Nero who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, Years later, the first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York in 1776.
Today, ice cream vendors have taken the industry to a whole other level. With mix-ins, waffle bowls and a number of variations on ice cream based drinks, a simple scoop or two of vanilla has taken a back seat to some pretty creative concoctions.
No doubt you have your particular favorite flavors and locations to get them. According to the National Dairy Foods Association, about 1.52 billion gallons of ice cream, including both hard and soft-serve, was produced in 2009. They also report that based on ice cream consumption figures, the top five individual flavors in the United States are: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip and butter pecan.
In fact, Massachusetts is the fifth largest producer of ice cream in the United States, an interesting fact which proves that regardless of what the thermometer tells you, Massachusetts has a year-round love affair with the frozen treat.
Serving ice cream is a virtually effortless way to offer a treat to your guests or yourself. But, if your creative juices are flowing, the recipes below offer some fun twists on this old favorite. They only require that you plan a few hours in advance to allow for adequate freezing.
Sit back and cool off with these ice cream desserts as we enter the final weeks of summer.
America’s obsession with the frozen concoction in its many forms has grown into a multimillion dollar industry. Indeed, it is devoured by all ages and the variations now available to consumers are endless. Believe it or not, the origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. to the Roman emperor Nero who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, Years later, the first ice cream parlor in America opened in New York in 1776.
Today, ice cream vendors have taken the industry to a whole other level. With mix-ins, waffle bowls and a number of variations on ice cream based drinks, a simple scoop or two of vanilla has taken a back seat to some pretty creative concoctions.
No doubt you have your particular favorite flavors and locations to get them. According to the National Dairy Foods Association, about 1.52 billion gallons of ice cream, including both hard and soft-serve, was produced in 2009. They also report that based on ice cream consumption figures, the top five individual flavors in the United States are: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, chocolate chip and butter pecan.
In fact, Massachusetts is the fifth largest producer of ice cream in the United States, an interesting fact which proves that regardless of what the thermometer tells you, Massachusetts has a year-round love affair with the frozen treat.
Serving ice cream is a virtually effortless way to offer a treat to your guests or yourself. But, if your creative juices are flowing, the recipes below offer some fun twists on this old favorite. They only require that you plan a few hours in advance to allow for adequate freezing.
Sit back and cool off with these ice cream desserts as we enter the final weeks of summer.
2011年8月11日星期四
Extendable Light Tower for Hazardous Areas
Larson Electronics’ Magnalight.com has announced that it will be producing a new line of light towers designed to improve ease of deployment and fixture mobility. The HAL-2X400MCE light towers:
- Are rated Class 1, Division 2 for use in hazardous locations.
- Can be extended to 8 feet for maximum coverage, and collapsed to 5 feet for easy transport.
- Feature an innovative tilting base design that allows the user to tilt the unit back while extending the tower to its full height, set the lock pin, and then tilt it fully upright for secure placement.
- Have a 39-inch by 35-inch wheeled base that provides full stability when deployed to its full height, yet still allows the user to simply roll the unit into the desired position in the workspace.
- Feature two metal halide lamps that provide 50,000 square feet of coverage and include multi-tap ballasts, allowing the unit to be configured for use with currents ranging from 110VAC to 277 VAC using jumpers.
- Include lamps that are encased in powder-coated assemblies with tempered glass lenses for durability; while the aluminum tripod system is constructed of non-sparking, powder-coated aluminum for strong yet lightweight construction.
- Have anti-static tires; 50 feet of yellow SOOW, abrasive and oil resistant cord; and an ECP 1523 Class 1 Division 1 explosion-proof straight blade plug.
- Are UL-approved for marine and wet environments and suitable for use in open areas where flammable gases and vapors may occasionally be encountered.
2011年8月10日星期三
Eaton Engineers Circuit Breakers for Wind Applications, Improving Power Reliability, Efficiency and Safety
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today launched the VCP-Wind medium voltage vacuum circuit breaker that is designed specifically for wind applications. The new, compact circuit breaker is engineered to provide reliable and robust circuit protection for wind farm collector substations.
"Eaton strives to provide customers with a range of circuit protection solutions designed to improve power reliability, reduce energy consumption and enhance safety - in a compact footprint," said Len Walls, product line manager at Eaton. "The VCP-Wind circuit breaker is specifically engineered to meet the requirements of wind farm applications."
The VCP-Wind circuit breaker incorporates Eaton's industry-leading vacuum interrupting technology. Eaton's vacuum interrupters avoid the use of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6), which poses environmental and safety concerns. They are designed to reliably switch high stress currents, and require no cooling or ventilation systems. Additionally, they are encapsulated in epoxy resin material and are designed to require virtually no maintenance over the product life cycle.
Eaton's new 38 kilovolt (kV) VCP-Wind breakers offer current ratings up to 2000 amperes (A) without fan cooling and 31.5 kiloamperes (kA). They meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C37.09 standards.
Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, and monitoring products and services. Eaton's global electrical product series, including Cutler-Hammer, Moeller, Powerware, Holec, MEM, and Santak provide customer-driven solutions to serve the power system needs of the data center, industrial, institutional, public sector, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical, alternative energy and OEM markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion.Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Qubee has offered handsome promotional packages to existing and new customers alike exclusively in the Holy month of Ramadan to facilitate all internet users with best quality service through incentive promotions. Qubee understands the need of its subscribers as majority of the consumers increasingly browse the internet in the evenings of Ramadan and Qubee has come up with a right solution for them as the subscribers of Qubee can enjoy double download-volume absolutely free in Ramadan. For instance, if a customer is currently subscribed to the E12 package of Qubee then his package will automatically be upgraded from 12 GBs to 24 GBs, says a press release.
Qubee has also announced an exciting offer for its new users and all new subscribers who join the broadband network by August 31st will get free 4 GB USB flash drives along with double download limit for the month.
All new subscribers in the month of Ramadan will get one 4 GB flash drive for free with each sign up irrespective of chosen package with no lucky draw or no conditions. The free USB will be sent to new subscribers via courier with an official Qubee welcome letter in the limited period offer.
These offers are limited within the period of August 1 to 31. Afterwards extra volume limits will be brought back to their original limits.
The double volume limit offer will only last till end of August 2011 and will be brought back to the original limits as per package after Ramadan. This offer is not applicable for unlimited (MAX) package customers who will continue enjoying their reliable internet experience as per their packages.
"Eaton strives to provide customers with a range of circuit protection solutions designed to improve power reliability, reduce energy consumption and enhance safety - in a compact footprint," said Len Walls, product line manager at Eaton. "The VCP-Wind circuit breaker is specifically engineered to meet the requirements of wind farm applications."
The VCP-Wind circuit breaker incorporates Eaton's industry-leading vacuum interrupting technology. Eaton's vacuum interrupters avoid the use of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6), which poses environmental and safety concerns. They are designed to reliably switch high stress currents, and require no cooling or ventilation systems. Additionally, they are encapsulated in epoxy resin material and are designed to require virtually no maintenance over the product life cycle.
Eaton's new 38 kilovolt (kV) VCP-Wind breakers offer current ratings up to 2000 amperes (A) without fan cooling and 31.5 kiloamperes (kA). They meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C37.09 standards.
Eaton's electrical business is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, and monitoring products and services. Eaton's global electrical product series, including Cutler-Hammer, Moeller, Powerware, Holec, MEM, and Santak provide customer-driven solutions to serve the power system needs of the data center, industrial, institutional, public sector, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical, alternative energy and OEM markets worldwide.
Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2010 sales of $13.7 billion.Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2011, Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical components and systems for power quality, distribution and control; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Qubee has offered handsome promotional packages to existing and new customers alike exclusively in the Holy month of Ramadan to facilitate all internet users with best quality service through incentive promotions. Qubee understands the need of its subscribers as majority of the consumers increasingly browse the internet in the evenings of Ramadan and Qubee has come up with a right solution for them as the subscribers of Qubee can enjoy double download-volume absolutely free in Ramadan. For instance, if a customer is currently subscribed to the E12 package of Qubee then his package will automatically be upgraded from 12 GBs to 24 GBs, says a press release.
Qubee has also announced an exciting offer for its new users and all new subscribers who join the broadband network by August 31st will get free 4 GB USB flash drives along with double download limit for the month.
All new subscribers in the month of Ramadan will get one 4 GB flash drive for free with each sign up irrespective of chosen package with no lucky draw or no conditions. The free USB will be sent to new subscribers via courier with an official Qubee welcome letter in the limited period offer.
These offers are limited within the period of August 1 to 31. Afterwards extra volume limits will be brought back to their original limits.
The double volume limit offer will only last till end of August 2011 and will be brought back to the original limits as per package after Ramadan. This offer is not applicable for unlimited (MAX) package customers who will continue enjoying their reliable internet experience as per their packages.
2011年8月9日星期二
Consolidated Operating Performance
CUMI’s abrasives sales on a consolidated basis registered an increase of 34%. Sales for the quarter was Rs.198 crores (Rs.148 crores for the corresponding period of last year). This growth was made possible by the continued strong off-take from user industries in India and Russia.
In India the order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasives, both from direct customers and from the trade channel was buoyant. Coated abrasive products also registered strong growth in sales compared to last year, primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. The manufacturing team performed creditably to support the surge in sales. The business was able to improve margins due to product mix and price increases. The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations. CUMI’s subsidiary and joint venture in Indian abrasive segment, registered growth rates in excess of 25% aided by the buoyancy in the manufacturing sector. Profit before interest and tax on a consolidated basis recorded an increase of 88% i.e. from Rs.17 crores to Rs.32 crores.
Electro Minerals
The second largest business segment viz. Electro Minerals continued to ride the growth wave with a robust increase of 33% in sales (Rs.176 crores vs. Rs.133 crores). The growth in sales was made possible by the robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. In Russia, sales growth was aided by higher price realisations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales. Captive sales also showed an improvement. All product segments registered good growth. The South African operations witnessed a revival in fortunes with profits showing a marked increase.
Strong growth in revenues and also good improvement in operating margins enabled the increase in profit before interest and tax of the electro minerals business on a consolidated basis by 72% i.e. from Rs.21 Crores to Rs.36 Crores.
Ceramics
The ceramics segment recorded a 27% increase in sales on a consolidated basis (Rs.101 Crores vs. Rs.79 Crores). The high alumina ceramics business continued to perform well. Sales of metallized cylinders and wear resistant tiles registered strong growth. The growth in sales was driven more by the domestic market. Off-take was strong from the cement, material handling and ceramic tiles customer segments. Order inflow was good from the North American and Australian markets. CUMI Australia recovered from the slowdown experienced last year with sales increasing by 32%..
The super refractories and anti corrosives business on a standalone basis recorded a significant increase of 36% in revenues. Order inflow was strong both for fired and monolithic products. Off-take from iron and steel industry and carbon black industry was extremely encouraging. The joint ventures in the refractories business registered a marginal growth on a combined basis.
Profit before interest and tax of the ceramics business segment on a consolidated basis increased by 44% i.e. from Rs.15 crores to Rs.22 crores. Operating margins also witnessed a good increase.
In India the order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasives, both from direct customers and from the trade channel was buoyant. Coated abrasive products also registered strong growth in sales compared to last year, primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. The manufacturing team performed creditably to support the surge in sales. The business was able to improve margins due to product mix and price increases. The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations. CUMI’s subsidiary and joint venture in Indian abrasive segment, registered growth rates in excess of 25% aided by the buoyancy in the manufacturing sector. Profit before interest and tax on a consolidated basis recorded an increase of 88% i.e. from Rs.17 crores to Rs.32 crores.
Electro Minerals
The second largest business segment viz. Electro Minerals continued to ride the growth wave with a robust increase of 33% in sales (Rs.176 crores vs. Rs.133 crores). The growth in sales was made possible by the robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. In Russia, sales growth was aided by higher price realisations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales. Captive sales also showed an improvement. All product segments registered good growth. The South African operations witnessed a revival in fortunes with profits showing a marked increase.
Strong growth in revenues and also good improvement in operating margins enabled the increase in profit before interest and tax of the electro minerals business on a consolidated basis by 72% i.e. from Rs.21 Crores to Rs.36 Crores.
Ceramics
The ceramics segment recorded a 27% increase in sales on a consolidated basis (Rs.101 Crores vs. Rs.79 Crores). The high alumina ceramics business continued to perform well. Sales of metallized cylinders and wear resistant tiles registered strong growth. The growth in sales was driven more by the domestic market. Off-take was strong from the cement, material handling and ceramic tiles customer segments. Order inflow was good from the North American and Australian markets. CUMI Australia recovered from the slowdown experienced last year with sales increasing by 32%..
The super refractories and anti corrosives business on a standalone basis recorded a significant increase of 36% in revenues. Order inflow was strong both for fired and monolithic products. Off-take from iron and steel industry and carbon black industry was extremely encouraging. The joint ventures in the refractories business registered a marginal growth on a combined basis.
Profit before interest and tax of the ceramics business segment on a consolidated basis increased by 44% i.e. from Rs.15 crores to Rs.22 crores. Operating margins also witnessed a good increase.
2011年8月8日星期一
Carborundum Universal Q1 net sales up 32%
Overseas subsidiaries recorded strong growth in sales, particularly the entities in Russia and South Africa.
The Board of Directors of Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a part of USD 3.8 billion Murugappa Group, approved the results for the quarter ended 30th June 2011.
Consolidated Q 1 financial performance
Consolidated net sales grew up by 32% to Rs.4.65bn from Rs.3.52bn. PBIT (excluding exceptional income) grew up by 73% from Rs.500mn to Rs.870mn. Growth was driven by the strong performance of both the Indian and Overseas operations. All business segments recorded growth rates in excess of 25%. Profitability of all business segments as well witnessed a good increase. Overseas subsidiaries recorded strong growth in sales, particularly the entities in Russia and South Africa.
Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) recorded an increase of 65% (i.e. from Rs.600mn to Rs.1bn) without considering exceptional income of last year.
Profit before tax and exceptional income was Rs.800mn - an increase of 86% over the previous year amount of Rs.43 crores. However, the profit after tax represents only an increase of 20% (i.e. Rs.52 crores compared to Rs.43 crores last year) because of the impact of the exceptional income of Rs.23 crores in the previous year.
Consolidated Operating Performance
Abrasives
CUMI’s abrasives sales on a consolidated basis registered an increase of 34%. Sales for the quarter was Rs.198 crores (Rs.148 crores for the corresponding period of last year). This growth was made possible by the continued strong off-take from user industries in India and Russia.
In India the order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasives, both from direct customers and from the trade channel was buoyant. Coated abrasive products also registered strong growth in sales compared to last year, primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. The manufacturing team performed creditably to support the surge in sales. The business was able to improve margins due to product mix and price increases. The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations. CUMI’s subsidiary and joint venture in Indian abrasive segment, registered growth rates in excess of 25% aided by the buoyancy in the manufacturing sector. Profit before interest and tax on a consolidated basis recorded an increase of 88% i.e. from Rs.17 crores to Rs.32 crores.
Electro Minerals
The second largest business segment viz. Electro Minerals continued to ride the growth wave with a robust increase of 33% in sales (Rs.176 crores vs. Rs.133 crores). The growth in sales was made possible by the robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. In Russia, sales growth was aided by higher price realisations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales. Captive sales also showed an improvement. All product segments registered good growth. The South African operations witnessed a revival in fortunes with profits showing a marked increase.
Strong growth in revenues and also good improvement in operating margins enabled the increase in profit before interest and tax of the electro minerals business on a consolidated basis by 72% i.e. from Rs.21 Crores to Rs.36 Crores.
The Board of Directors of Carborundum Universal Limited (CUMI), a part of USD 3.8 billion Murugappa Group, approved the results for the quarter ended 30th June 2011.
Consolidated Q 1 financial performance
Consolidated net sales grew up by 32% to Rs.4.65bn from Rs.3.52bn. PBIT (excluding exceptional income) grew up by 73% from Rs.500mn to Rs.870mn. Growth was driven by the strong performance of both the Indian and Overseas operations. All business segments recorded growth rates in excess of 25%. Profitability of all business segments as well witnessed a good increase. Overseas subsidiaries recorded strong growth in sales, particularly the entities in Russia and South Africa.
Earnings before interest, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) recorded an increase of 65% (i.e. from Rs.600mn to Rs.1bn) without considering exceptional income of last year.
Profit before tax and exceptional income was Rs.800mn - an increase of 86% over the previous year amount of Rs.43 crores. However, the profit after tax represents only an increase of 20% (i.e. Rs.52 crores compared to Rs.43 crores last year) because of the impact of the exceptional income of Rs.23 crores in the previous year.
Consolidated Operating Performance
Abrasives
CUMI’s abrasives sales on a consolidated basis registered an increase of 34%. Sales for the quarter was Rs.198 crores (Rs.148 crores for the corresponding period of last year). This growth was made possible by the continued strong off-take from user industries in India and Russia.
In India the order inflow for non-standard bonded abrasives, both from direct customers and from the trade channel was buoyant. Coated abrasive products also registered strong growth in sales compared to last year, primarily driven by the sheets and rolls segments. The manufacturing team performed creditably to support the surge in sales. The business was able to improve margins due to product mix and price increases. The operations in China, Middle East and Canada continued to be subdued though there were some improvements in the US operations. CUMI’s subsidiary and joint venture in Indian abrasive segment, registered growth rates in excess of 25% aided by the buoyancy in the manufacturing sector. Profit before interest and tax on a consolidated basis recorded an increase of 88% i.e. from Rs.17 crores to Rs.32 crores.
Electro Minerals
The second largest business segment viz. Electro Minerals continued to ride the growth wave with a robust increase of 33% in sales (Rs.176 crores vs. Rs.133 crores). The growth in sales was made possible by the robust performance of the Indian, Russian and South African operations. In Russia, sales growth was aided by higher price realisations. The Indian operations recorded good growth in both domestic and export sales. Captive sales also showed an improvement. All product segments registered good growth. The South African operations witnessed a revival in fortunes with profits showing a marked increase.
Strong growth in revenues and also good improvement in operating margins enabled the increase in profit before interest and tax of the electro minerals business on a consolidated basis by 72% i.e. from Rs.21 Crores to Rs.36 Crores.
2011年8月7日星期日
Five imports face probe over dumping
The Commerce Ministry is investigating five products being imported into Thailand after learning that they could be part of a price-dumping practice to damage local industries.
The products include coated paper and paperboard products from China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan; cold steel roll and hot-dipped zinc-coated steel products and steel products coated with aluminium and zinc from China, South Korea and Taiwan; hot-rolled boron-coated steel and motorcycle rubber products from China.
Surasak Riangkrul, deputy director-general with the Foreign Trade Department, said it would take about a year to complete the investigation. If these goods are found to be part of the price-dumping practice, then the ministry will impose an anti-dumping duty on the countries involved.
The anti-dumping duty is a penalty imposed on imports sold at a suspiciously low price. The importing country can impose these duties to protect local industries from unfair competition.
Surasak said local businesses could file a complaint with the ministry if they think they are facing unfair trade practices.
The products include coated paper and paperboard products from China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan; cold steel roll and hot-dipped zinc-coated steel products and steel products coated with aluminium and zinc from China, South Korea and Taiwan; hot-rolled boron-coated steel and motorcycle rubber products from China.
Surasak Riangkrul, deputy director-general with the Foreign Trade Department, said it would take about a year to complete the investigation. If these goods are found to be part of the price-dumping practice, then the ministry will impose an anti-dumping duty on the countries involved.
The anti-dumping duty is a penalty imposed on imports sold at a suspiciously low price. The importing country can impose these duties to protect local industries from unfair competition.
Surasak said local businesses could file a complaint with the ministry if they think they are facing unfair trade practices.
2011年8月3日星期三
The Tilt-A-Jet cutting nozzle
OMAX Corporation will demonstrate its highly accurate 80X JetMachining Center at the 2011 Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show, taking place October 17-20 at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. Visitors to Spark & Co.'s booth 1910 will experience this large format abrasive waterjet system equipped with the revolutionary EnduroMax(TM) pump and Tilt-A-Jet® cutting nozzle.
Ideal for large-scale precision machining of larger or multiple parts, the 80X JetMachining Center is equipped with Intelli-TRAX®, an innovative traction drive that ensures higher accuracy. The drive is fully enclosed inside coated steel covers, making the 80X a robust and reliable system that is well suited for harsh environments and requires little maintenance.
Additionally, the Intelli-TRAX traction drive enables faster traverse speeds, which can greatly reduce the throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. The 80X features an X-Y travel of 165ʺ″ x 80ʺ″ (4191 mm x 2032 mm), and comes standard with OMAX Intelli-MAX® Software Suite, which runs on the Windows® 7 Ultimate operating system. The system can calculate the precision of the velocity of the tool path at over 2,000 points per inch, allowing for complete control over the motion of an abrasivejet, and enabling precise, rapid machining.
Like all OMAX JetMachining Centers, the 80X has the ability to cut a wide variety of materials, including ceramics, composites, plastic, glass and stone, as well as metals like aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, mild steel and titanium with an accuracy of motion up to +/- 0.003 inches(0.076 mm).
By equipping the 80X with the revolutionary EnduroMAX pump and Tilt-A-Jet cutting nozzle, visitors will witness two highly successful accessories OMAX offers for increasing the capabilities of the abrasivejet process.
The EnduroMAX pump provides double the operating life of previous pumps, and makes for faster part processing, lower operating costs, and easier maintenance. It maximizes machine uptime with its 1,000-hour operating range between required pump rebuilds when run at 55,000 psi (3,800 bar). However, the pump can also effortlessly run continuously at 60,000 psi (4,100 bar). The EnduroMAX pump operates at 90% efficiency, as opposed to the 60% to 70% range of intensifier pumps. It also delivers more horsepower to the nozzle, while using less electricity than intensifier pumps.
The combination of 60,000 psi operation and 90% efficiency of the EnduroMAX direct drive pump allows OMAX machines to process parts faster by delivering nearly the full motor power to the nozzle. All models of EnduroMAX pumps deliver 60,000 psi and are offered in various horsepower ratings. The available models are the 3060 (30 hp), 4060 (40 hp), and 5060 (50 hp).
The Tilt-A-Jet cutting nozzle, allows OMAX JetMachining Centers to achieve virtually zero taper. By automatically calculating and adjusting the angle of the nozzle through the controller software, the Tilt-A-Jet transfers taper from the part being cut to the scrap material.
OMAX customers do not have to purchase new equipment to take advantage of these two revolutionary accessories as the company offers retrofit kits for both.
Ideal for large-scale precision machining of larger or multiple parts, the 80X JetMachining Center is equipped with Intelli-TRAX®, an innovative traction drive that ensures higher accuracy. The drive is fully enclosed inside coated steel covers, making the 80X a robust and reliable system that is well suited for harsh environments and requires little maintenance.
Additionally, the Intelli-TRAX traction drive enables faster traverse speeds, which can greatly reduce the throughput times when machining multiple and nested parts. The 80X features an X-Y travel of 165ʺ″ x 80ʺ″ (4191 mm x 2032 mm), and comes standard with OMAX Intelli-MAX® Software Suite, which runs on the Windows® 7 Ultimate operating system. The system can calculate the precision of the velocity of the tool path at over 2,000 points per inch, allowing for complete control over the motion of an abrasivejet, and enabling precise, rapid machining.
Like all OMAX JetMachining Centers, the 80X has the ability to cut a wide variety of materials, including ceramics, composites, plastic, glass and stone, as well as metals like aluminum, tool steel, stainless steel, mild steel and titanium with an accuracy of motion up to +/- 0.003 inches(0.076 mm).
By equipping the 80X with the revolutionary EnduroMAX pump and Tilt-A-Jet cutting nozzle, visitors will witness two highly successful accessories OMAX offers for increasing the capabilities of the abrasivejet process.
The EnduroMAX pump provides double the operating life of previous pumps, and makes for faster part processing, lower operating costs, and easier maintenance. It maximizes machine uptime with its 1,000-hour operating range between required pump rebuilds when run at 55,000 psi (3,800 bar). However, the pump can also effortlessly run continuously at 60,000 psi (4,100 bar). The EnduroMAX pump operates at 90% efficiency, as opposed to the 60% to 70% range of intensifier pumps. It also delivers more horsepower to the nozzle, while using less electricity than intensifier pumps.
The combination of 60,000 psi operation and 90% efficiency of the EnduroMAX direct drive pump allows OMAX machines to process parts faster by delivering nearly the full motor power to the nozzle. All models of EnduroMAX pumps deliver 60,000 psi and are offered in various horsepower ratings. The available models are the 3060 (30 hp), 4060 (40 hp), and 5060 (50 hp).
The Tilt-A-Jet cutting nozzle, allows OMAX JetMachining Centers to achieve virtually zero taper. By automatically calculating and adjusting the angle of the nozzle through the controller software, the Tilt-A-Jet transfers taper from the part being cut to the scrap material.
OMAX customers do not have to purchase new equipment to take advantage of these two revolutionary accessories as the company offers retrofit kits for both.
2011年8月1日星期一
Fenton business damaged in Sunday morning fire
Acument Global Technologies’ North American Technical and Processing Center in Fenton was damaged by fire Sunday morning,
Fenton Fire Chief Robert Cairnduff said his department responded to the 911 call at 7:30 a.m. A passerby, as well as employees, noticed smoke in the roof area.
Nearly two dozen employees were working Sunday. They all safely exited. Damage was contained to the building itself.
The fire chief said the fire began in the ventilation system near the plant’s heat treatment area. He said the area became too hot, which caught the roof on fire.
Firefighters cut about a 30-foot wide hole through the roof to extinguish the smoldering materials. Assisting Fenton City were fire departments from Fenton Township and Linden City. Crews cleared the scene at 10:30 a.m. The facility was up and running Sunday night, said Cairnduff.
Leaders of the company hosted a grand opening in June. The 88,000-square-foot facility, located at Owen Road and Fenway Drive, employs 44 workers. The grand opening was the culmination of Acument’s eight-month effort to convert the former fastener plant it had closed at the peak of the recession in early 2009.
The revived center provides processing services to Acument’s fastener manufacturing sites in the United States and Mexico, as well as applications engineering support to its customers in the region.
On Monday, Robert Waligora, director of engineering at the facility, said that contractors had already been at the site and preparing estimates to repair the roof and ventilation. Aside from the heat treat area, all other operations are running. Waligora is optimistic that the damaged area will be up and running by the week’s end.
Fenton Fire Chief Robert Cairnduff said his department responded to the 911 call at 7:30 a.m. A passerby, as well as employees, noticed smoke in the roof area.
Nearly two dozen employees were working Sunday. They all safely exited. Damage was contained to the building itself.
The fire chief said the fire began in the ventilation system near the plant’s heat treatment area. He said the area became too hot, which caught the roof on fire.
Firefighters cut about a 30-foot wide hole through the roof to extinguish the smoldering materials. Assisting Fenton City were fire departments from Fenton Township and Linden City. Crews cleared the scene at 10:30 a.m. The facility was up and running Sunday night, said Cairnduff.
Leaders of the company hosted a grand opening in June. The 88,000-square-foot facility, located at Owen Road and Fenway Drive, employs 44 workers. The grand opening was the culmination of Acument’s eight-month effort to convert the former fastener plant it had closed at the peak of the recession in early 2009.
The revived center provides processing services to Acument’s fastener manufacturing sites in the United States and Mexico, as well as applications engineering support to its customers in the region.
On Monday, Robert Waligora, director of engineering at the facility, said that contractors had already been at the site and preparing estimates to repair the roof and ventilation. Aside from the heat treat area, all other operations are running. Waligora is optimistic that the damaged area will be up and running by the week’s end.
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