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Aluminum Die Casting

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:20:13 +0000

Trident Components is an aluminum die casting facility with full-service die casting services, offering zinc die casting in addition to aluminum. Trident Components manufactures precision components utilizing multi-slide and conventional hot and cold chamber die casting technologies. Trident Components’ knowledge, combined with structured project management methods, supports customers from concept, through rapid prototyping, tooling and pre-production stages, as well as full scale manufacturing.

crane parts

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:58:11 +0000

dry rooms

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:17:51 +0000

At Scientific Climate Systems, our engineers design, install and maintain high quality dry rooms for lithium battery manufacturing, hybrid batteries for the automotive industry and medical devices. We use the latest technology in our dry rooms to control and monitor humidity levels and ensure safety with our fire-retardant room construction and optional fire-rated insulated room enclosures. With over 40 years of experience, SCS takes pride in offering innovative, cost effective dry rooms that perform safely at optimum levels and peak efficiency.

Zinc Die Casting

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:08:57 +0000

Zinc Die Casting Advantages

Zinc offers numerous advantages over other die casting materials :

Zinc alloys have low viscosity, making small and intricate shapes possible
It is economical for small parts
Zinc alloys are highly corrosion resistant
It cools rapidly, decreasing casting cycle times
Zinc is a fair conductor of electricity
Zinc is one of the easier alloys to cast; Zinc offers high ductility, high impact strength, and is easily plated
Zinc has a low melting point
It promotes long die life

For these and other reasons, zinc is a frequently used material for die casting. For more information on zinc die casting.

Lean Manufacturing & Metal Forming Machines

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:11:38 +0000

International Technologies is proud to be the North American importer of Leifeld Metal Spinning Machines & Flow Forming Systems. Leifeld is the world leader in the development and manufacturing of machine tools for chipless metal forming.
We are the North American Distributor for lean manufacturing machines and equipment such as the Fasti Metal Folding Machines, Coast One Cone Press Brakes, ACF Corner Former Machine, My Spot Welder, and Leifeld Metal Forming Machines.

Body Bugg – Calorie Measurement

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:02:46 +0000

My Experiences with the BodyBugg

By Michael on January 24th, 2011

The difficult thing about losing weight for most people is that they don’t see the results right away. We live in an “instant gratification” society and if we do not get what we want now, it’s off to the next thing we go. The beautiful thing about the BodyBugg is that it gives you real time measurements on calorie burn, steps taken and overall activity. This way you can actually see your progress, giving you a sense of accomplishment in those hard times when you think you aren’t doing enough to lose the weight. If you want a device that keeps you motivated to stay on track with the New Year’s resolution of weight loss, then look no further than the BodyBugg. The most important step when setting up the BodyBugg program is the detailed questionnaire. I found by answering the questions honestly that the software set up a program where I could eat a little more and feel energized throughout the day. On the other hand with all that energy I had to move more as well. When trying to slim down most people don’t take into account that low caloric intake throughout the day can lower your energy levels as well, and find themselves constantly watching the clock for the next snack or meal time. With the BodyBugg program I am able to take in more and watch as I expend the needed calories the rest of the day. “Uh Oh” it is getting late in the day and I haven’t reached my daily calorie expenditure yet. That is what makes the BodyBugg so motivational. You know where you are on steps, activity and calories so you know how much more you need to move to continue with your weight loss goals.

What is electropolishing?

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:55:39 +0000

What is Electropolishing?

Electropolishing is an electrochemical process similar to, but the reverse of, electroplating. The electropolishing process smoothes and streamlines the microscopic surface of a metal object. As a result, the surface of the metal is microscopically featureless, with not even the smallest speck of a torn surface remaining.

Houston Electropolishing

Houston Personal Training – Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:57:58 +0000

Exertional Rhabdomyolysis

By Matt Trudo on November 24th, 2009

Before researching the topic, I knew about rhabdomyolysis from a clinical standpoint. I had experienced caring for patients in the ICU (most of which were crush patients) who developed “rhabdo”, but was unaware of its prevalence in the non-clinical setting. Rhabdomyolysis comes from the Latin roots rhabdo meaning striated, myo refers to muscle, and lysis which means to breakdown or rupture. Put together, rhabdomyolysis is a dissolution of skeletal muscle producing a clinical syndrome that causes extravasation of toxic intracellular contents from the myocytes into the circulatory system.1 Rhabdomyolysis comes in several forms. Nonexertional rhabdomyolysis occurs after traumatic events such crush injuries, while exertional rhabdomyolysis occurs after high volumes of intense physical activity.2 Exertional rhabdomyolysis develops more frequently in athletes under heat stress and in the presence of dehydration. Read more.

Houston Personal Training

Investment Castings

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:37:13 +0000

Investment Castings

Precision Investment Castings

The Investment Casting process begins with producing a heat disposable pattern. This is accomplished by injecting wax or plastic into a metal die. A pattern must be molded for every casting.

These patterns are assembled into a cluster (or tree) and are then coated with various liquid ceramic refractories to form a ceramic shell. The wax or plastic is then melted out of the ceramic shell.

Any number of different alloys can be cast into the ceramic mold. After cooling, the ceramic shell is removed and the castings are cleaned.

The investment casting process maintains typical dimensional accuracy of +/-.005″ per inch, with a surface finish of 125 RMS or better.

View our investment casting video for more background on investment castings.

Custom Forgings

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:42:15 +0000

R&M Forge & Fittings supplies forged rings, discs, blocks, bars, custom flanges, commodity flanges, butt weld and forged steel fittings, plate, pipe and tubular products. We’ll consolidate your order, saving you time and freight charges. All products are available in carbon, alloy, stainless steel, chrome-moly, duplex, super-duplex, nickel and titanium alloys.
Learn more about R&M Forge & Fittings »