[Common aliases]: Castings, wear-resistant parts, castings, wear-resistant castings, steel castings, iron castings, alloy steel castings, wear-resistant cast irons, high-chromium cast irons, iron castings, alloy iron castings. etc.
[Applicable equipment]: Various crushers, ball mills, coal mills, coal crushers, Raymond mills, ball valves and other equipment, etc.
[Main material]: High manganese steel, high chromium cast iron, wear-resistant alloy steel, high chromium alloy, etc.
[Applicable materials]: Suitable for all kinds of mine ores, granite, limestone, coal gangue, limestone, etc.
[Heat treatment process]: high manganese steel water toughening heat treatment, high chromium quenching and tempering heat treatment process
[Heat treatment equipment]: automatic temperature control resistance furnace
[Chemical composition]: 1. Direct reading spectrometer 2. Chemical analysis
[Mechanical properties]: 1. Hardness tester 2. Impact tester
[Metallography]: metallographic microscope
EB is a manufacturer specializing in the production of wear-resistant castings. It has focused on wear-resistant castings for nearly 20 years. Grinding ring and other crusher accessories, ball mill accessories and coal mill accessories; formed 3 series of wear-resistant parts, high manganese steel castings, wear-resistant alloy steel castings, high and low chromium castings.
Main production equipment: 8 sets of medium frequency induction electric furnace 0.3-5000kg, 7 van-type resistance furnaces, 14 large and small lifting equipment and several vertical lathes; quality inspection equipment: one NCS750B precision direct reading spark spectrometer, DK7735B wire cutting machine tool One, one XJP-20 metallurgical microscope, one JB-300B impact testing machine, one TH140 Leeb hardness tester, one set of chemical analysis equipment; two production lines for lost foam casting and one production line for V method casting.
Water glass sand casting
The wear-resistant parts of sand casting crushers are still very common in China, such as jaw plates, high chromium hammers, crushing walls, rolling mortar walls, etc., because in the crusher equipment, as a relatively large wear-resistant casting, Relatively speaking, the accuracy is not very high, especially for the jaws, the finished product is almost not polished by a lathe, and the broken wall, rolling mortar wall, roll skin and the like only need to be polished by a lathe, so it is especially suitable for sand casting Because the wear-resistant parts of sand casting jaws, high chromium hammers, broken walls, rolling mortar walls, roll skins, etc., are more than 20% durable than other products such as lost foam casting.
Lost foam casting
Lost foam casting" is also called "gasification mold modeling", "foamed polystyrene plastic mold casting", "solid casting" or "cavityless casting", etc. The essence of this casting method is to use foamed polystyrene plastic instead Ordinary shape, after making the shape, pour the molten metal without taking out the shape. Under the heat of the hot liquid metal, the foam plastic mold vaporizes, burns and disappears, and the molten metal replaces the space occupied by the original foam plastic mold. After solidification, the required castings can be obtained.
V method casting
V method casting and lost foam casting are also known as negative pressure casting, named after the initial "V" of the word "Vacuum" in English. The biggest advantage of it different from traditional sand casting is that it does not use adhesives. V method casting uses plastic film to seal the sand box, and draws out the air in the mold by a vacuum exhaust system. For the required cavity, the casting is solidified by lowering the core, closing the box, pouring and vacuuming, and the negative pressure is relieved, and the casting sand is collapsed to obtain the casting.
Resin sand casting
Resin sand casting is a general term. Molding sand and core sand that have been covered with a solid resin film before molding and core making are called coated sand, or shell (core) sand. Resin sand casting is to mix raw sand and resin to form resin sand. The resin sand is driven into the mold cavity and molded by heating or catalyst. The molded core is then placed in a casting mold for casting. Resin sand castings have the characteristics of small surface roughness, high dimensional accuracy and good quality.


The Velleman Pink Noise Generator Kit is used to analyze the acoustic properties of a room (usually a living room), a good pink noise generator together with a spectrum analyzer is indispensable. Moreover, a microphone with as linear a frequency characteristic as possible (from 20Hz to 20kHz) is needed. If you have an equalizer available, then the response can not only be checked but also corrected. Easily adapted to produce "white noise".
Velleman part number K4301


Etchemendy Engineering Inc. was founded in 2011 by Brandon Etchemendy to provide top quality mechanical engineering services to the construction industry. Etchemendy Engineering Inc. (EEI) prides itself on providing clients with exceptional representation and knowledge for projects of any size. In today’s intricate world of construction, solutions can become very complex and overwhelming, we strive for simple solutions that meet every need of each project and client. EEI is located in Reno, Nevada and provides mechanical engineering services in Nevada, California, Arizona, and North Dakota. Mr. Etchemendy has provided his expertise to the construction industry for the past 15 years with experience ranging from $32 million commercial properties to small residential additions. With such a diverse collection of experience, EEI has structured its operations to afford proper attention to every project as they are equally important to us and each of our clients.
EEI provides mechanical engineering services to private owners, contractors, government agencies and industrial clientele. Services range from conceptual development and continue on through commissioning of completed systems. Our engineers provide personalized representation to each of our clients while actively spearheading and developing the project at hand. Conceptual planning, full project design, cost estimation, construction administration, construction management, energy audits, energy retrofits, LEED designs and accreditation are all tasks accomplished by our experienced staff. As a matter of practice, we engross ourselves in our work, making every effort to view the project from the prospective of the engineer, owner, and contractor. By doing so we are able to develop the best overall solution while maintaining constructability, maintainability, financial feasibility and operational simplicity.
As a small company focused on practical solutions with in-depth client involvement, EEI’s employees provide whole services to each project. This comprehensive understanding of each project and client, affords EEI the ability to provide exemplary results each and every time, all the while maintaining an economical solution to your mechanical engineering needs.
EEI’s staff remains on the cutting edge of the mechanical engineering industry, both technologically and educationally. By utilizing the newest software, modeling programs, codes and design standards we ensure conformance to contemporary practices. Our engineering approach remains on the forefront by fulfilling thirty hours of continuing education every two years and our LEED accredited professionals complete 30 hours of continuing education every three years.


Slowly-growing Spiral Mode Instabilities in Protostellar Disks
Over the past several decades, computational fluid dynamics has advanced rapidly, and the range of available numerical algorithms and computationally feasible physical problems has expanded. Modern numerical solvers provide a compelling opportunity to probe for as-yet undiscovered effects that emerge with longer integrations and higher numerical precision. In this study, we first derive a range of linear modal instabilities in self-gravitating disks. Improved resolution permits identification of slowly-growing instabilities, which may have a close connection to structures observed by ALMA. We use our linear solutions to the hydrodynamic governing equations to assess the fidelity of meshless and conventional grid-based hydrodynamic solvers. We then study the weakly nonlinear long-term development of endogenously developed spiral modes. We also explore how modern fluid codes maintain recently discovered eccentric disk mode solutions that display unperturbed structure at the inner and outer disk radii. By comparing modern simulations with prior results, we hope to provide a stronger understanding of the impact of fluid mechanics upon the evolution of protostellar disks.


In 2013, Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced his concept for the Hyperloop and the world could not wait to see what he would build.
But Musk decided to pitch the building of his transportation proposal to anyone brave enough to try — and Sacramento State is one of hundreds of schools and technology companies to take up the challenge.
The concept of Hyperloop is to have a pod capable of carrying people or cargo levitating through an almost airless tube faster than the speed of sound, allowing a travel time of around 30 minutes from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
This summer Space-X will be holding its second Hyperloop competition in Hawthorne, California. The first competition was in January, and the Michigan Institute of Technology and Delft University of Technology ended up the winning schools.
The Hornet Hyperloop team found out this semester that it had made it into the final 24 teams, placing them with the top engineering schools in the world and one of three teams from California to compete.
Team members said they are honored to compete among the greatest engineering schools in the world and for a project that may change the world of transportation forever.
“It’s pretty much the best engineering schools in the world and the fact that Sac State has made it that far — it shows that our engineering department and knowledge here at Sac State is on par with some of those big schools,” said lead engineer Dylan Cracraft.
Team captain and mechanical engineering senior Paul Orozco started Hornet Hyperloop in 2016 and struggled to get a solid team around him. It wasn’t until last summer that he was able to get a team together from disciplines to bring this pod to life.
“This is a new club,” Orozco said. “There really hasn’t been any ground set as to how to do and what to do, and one of the things I like is the interdisciplinary relationship between courses.”
Hornet Hyperloop is building a scaled-downed pod that will only take a year to build from the ground up and will operate around 200mph.
However, it will still use the same principals of the propulsion system, aerodynamic principles and environment as the full-scale model, as the team has built its pod to be easily scaleable to fullsize without changing much of the structure.
“A lot of our systems are pretty scaleable,” Orozco said. “Our overall structure is just kind of lengthened and widened a little bit, because it’s based off a normal airplane structure, so that also means that construction cost is a little cheaper because you don’t have to train people you can just grab people from the aerospace industry.”
Most of the materials used on the pod are different types of aluminium. Stainless steel is used on the joints as it is not as magnetic and less likely to rip away from the pod because of the high energy of the magnets.
The movement of the pod is not the same as a conventional train with wheels and tracks. It is actually levitating by the force between the magnets on the pod and the magnets on the floor of the tube to reduce drag and friction.
The blistering speed of the pod is achieved by using the kinetic energy of the magnets to push the pod along, as a compressor at the front of the pod sucks in the air that forms around the front of the pod from the high speed and pushes it out the back of the pod for propulsion and the bottom of the pod to assist with levitation.
Working technology like this in a way never done before, some serious problem-solving has been required, but Cracraft said that the challenge is what the team thrives off of.
“The main thing is that you are working on something that has never been done before and being able to be super creative and coming up with your own ideas on how to solve things,” Cracraft said.
Cracraft, a senior in majoring mechanical engineering, has leadership experience from working at Hewlett-Packard Co. and has an internship with Aerojet in the summer to help design rockets.
“The Hyperloop has helped me to learn how to take a concept and an idea and turn it into an actual final design,” he said. “As far as going forward I want to be in the aerospace industry so working on a project like this is definitely helpful in that.”
Funding a project like this has not been easy, with an estimated cost of $55,000 or more for testing, materials, building and transportation to the competition.
“So far a lot of funding has been through the school, but right now we are reaching out to companies,” Orozco said. “This morning I was on a phone call with a company in Italy. We’re just trying to reach out and get either monetary or material sponsorships from various companies.”
Business lead and senior Kevin Nguyen came on knowing that the team needed more help on the business side and has since been recruiting more students and searching for sponsors.
Nguyen is focusing on Sacramento-based companies that have designated departments for sponsorships by sending proposals and sometimes speaking with companies and organizations on the phone, even if they aren’t in the tech industry, such as Golden 1, the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC.
As Sac State is the only Northern California team competing, he is hopeful that companies in the Bay Area will be more inclined to help as well.
Nguyen has learned that patience is a virtue while looking for sponsors and expects more intensity now that the team has been placed in the finals and will need materials to build the pod.
“Companies have to have some interest in us,” Nguyen said. “It’s like pitching an investment — there has to be a return for them.”
Those returns include space for the company’s logo on the pod and a walk around the factory.
A completed physical model is expected to be finished this August in time for the competition. Until then the team will continue to test, build and find funding for the project.


The FJ Holden. It's an unmistakable, much loved and unique symbol of Australia - right up there with the pavlova, Don Bradman's baggy green, or Christmas on the beach.
But how did it get this way? Exactly how did an American car company so accurately grasp Australia's automotive pulse to create a car which is now an Australian motoring icon?
Right from the beginning, Holden understood the importance of brand, the need to create a car for every purse and purpose'. The advent of the FJ Holden, seen as Australia's Own Car', revolutionised Australian automobility. Australians clamoured for the Holden not just because it was a (relatively) affordable car but because it was seen as symbolic of the new post-war era of increasing prosperity. Holden now enjoys a unique, iconic status in the automotive culture of Australia.
In this fascinating book - part social history, part corporate history, part biography of a car - Wright tracks the elements that made General Motors Holden such a successful company, from its beginnings in the 1920s and the boom in car ownership in the 1950s right through to the present day, when a Holden car - an artistic re-invention of the much-loved 1953 FJ Holden - was the star car at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show. This is a must-read story of opportunity, inspiration, and business genius for all motoring enthusiasts, Holden fans and car buffs.
Prologue: EFIJY, and why only Holden has Australia's automotive pulse
1. Australia not on wheels
2. The Sloan ranger takes on the world 1920-33
3. General Motors and the Third Reich 1934-35
4. 'This, our first car'
5. 'Chief engineers are not very good correspondents'
6. From Milford to Melbourne 1945-58
7. Smile, the war is over ... or is it?
8. 'An absolute confounding of the croakers'
9. Diamonds are a grille's best friend
10. The world catching up 1955-64


SPECTACLE BLINDS, SPADES AND SPACERS
Spectacle blinds consist of a connected ring (spacer) and a plate (spade). If a piece of equipment needs to be inspected or removed from service then the plate covers the ring to form an airtight seal which consequently isolates a section of line or the piece of equipment. It provides a permanent or long term isolation device.
Our spectacle blinds are designed to ensure that an item of equipment can be securely blanked off, with no possibility of leakage in the valve.
Spades and spacers are similar to spectacle blinds, except that they are not attached to one another. They are designed to isolate sections of pipe to prevent contamination and allow inspection.
Because safety is so important to the function, we assure that they are tested rigorously to client’s specifications.
Our spectacle blinds, spades and spacers come in pressure ratings of 150lbs, 300lbs, 600lbs, 900lbs, 1500lbs and 2500lbs
Spectacle blinds, spades and spacers are available dimensionally in accordance with API 590 and ASTM 16.48 or any of our customer requirements.
They can be supplied in any grade such as
- Super Duplex
- Nickel Alloy
- Stainless Steel


Recently, in the final evaluation of 2019 Annual "The Beauty of Chinese Manufacturing", Easy Run Min-AIR 3CM coin treadmill broke out of 5,917 submitted products and successfully won the nomination award of "the Beauty of Chinese Manufacturing"!At the same time, the organizing committee gave high recognition to the enterprising spirit of Easy running, and awarded the honor of "Excellent enterprise".
It is reported that the selection in the sports entertainment category only 2 won the silver award, gold medal did not have a winner, visible the selection of rigorous justice.This time, Easy running won two major awards of "Made in China beauty", which represents the important recognition of easy running products by social authorities, and the outstanding performance of Mini-AIR 3CM coin treadmill in manufacturing quality, innovative appearance design, market and social value and other comprehensive dimensions.
"The Beauty of Made in China" is made in China network together with China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), SGS, TUV SUD, BV three international well-known certification institutions, for all Chinese products, through public welfare selection, to select a series of outstanding products that can represent the level of modern Chinese manufacturing.The aim is to show the public what they don't know about the "beauty of Made in China" and explore the new value of made in China.
The 2019 annual "Beauty of Made in China" judges are 10 experts from industrial design, manufacturing enterprises, as well as procurement, inspection and certification fields. Through 5-hour full observation and discussion, professional evaluation is conducted from product quality, innovation value, human-computer interaction, safety compliance, aesthetic effect and other professional dimensions.
Because of its structure/appearance patent, good shock absorption performance, considerate human-machine interaction experience design, and high quality manufacturing quality, Easy Run Mini-AIR 3CM coin treadmill stood out and won the nomination award!
"3cm" innovative design, quality manufactured
The Mini-AIR 3CM coin treadmill gets its name because the body is only 3CM thick, the height of one coin.Fuselage chassis is used for aviation equipment manufacturing and other high-tech fields of aviation aluminum, the material application makes the treadmill lighter, and flexibility and bearing level is stronger, the machine weight is only 25kg, bearing up to 120kg, the machine is light and easy to receive.
The innovative appearance and structural design of mini-AIR 3CM coin treadmill has won the national patent.Industry-first folding way of armrest, optimize user operation and use safety.Aero-aluminum integrated thin body, full screen mirror display, clear motion data.
Intimate human-computer interaction, super cool sports experience
Easy Run Mini-AIR 3CM coin treadmill can be controlled by Tmall Genie voice, the speed of the treadmill is stopped, no longer with hands, just say, you can intelligent adjustment;The treadmill has double mode of walking/running, equipped with intelligent speed sensing light, blue light walking, green light jogging, red light fast running, more safe exercise;
Mini-air 3CM coin treadmill can be connected with easy-to-run sports programs through Bluetooth, built-in various sports challenge modes, private customization of sports programs, online competitive interaction among friends, and support one-click sharing of friends circle.Intimate experience design, immersed in the joy of sports.
Since its establishment in 2010, Easy Run has had a history of running mechanics for 10 years.With the continuous innovation and craftsmanship of products, the sales of fitness products in e-commerce has been in the forefront all year round.Not only that, easy run brand is exported to overseas, so that more and more international users experience China's easy run manufacturing.
This won the "Made in China beauty" nomination award and outstanding enterprise award, is not only the affirmation of easy run products, but also easy run continuous progress of the power.We are always on the way to carry forward The Made in China and show the easy to run products.


During a hot summer day or a freezing winter night, an HVAC system got your back. The HVAC means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, and it is responsible for maintaining temperature and flow of air in homes, offices, or even boats and ships. As this machine system runs almost every day, the wear and tear probability is high compared to other home and building systems. So, it would be best if you consider finding the right HVAC contractor.
But, first, you have to know the differences between HVAC systems and find the one that suits you.
Differences Of HVAC For Homes, Commercial Buildings, And Boats
Most home and office buildings have HVAC systems. Boats also have HVAC systems. The purpose may be the same for these cases, but there are differences in the design and function of each one.
HVAC For Homes
HVAC systems for homes allow for proper air filtration and ventilation, improve the quality of air, and deliver thermal relief. The design of the HVAC system for homes varies with the size of your home. The examples of equipment for an HVAC system for houses are thru-wall air conditioner, packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC), and packaged terminal heat pump (PTHP). Usually, houses in northern latitude places have HVAC systems ready due to extreme winter.
Most of the states in the US that experience extreme cold, like in Colorado, have HVAC systems for their homes for heating purposes. If you are looking for an HVAC Colorado Springs contractor, there are tips to help you choose, which will be mentioned later in this article.
HVAC For Commercial Building
The HVAC system for office or commercial buildings has bigger designs than the type used in regular homes. In fact, the HVAC designs for buildings play a significant role in the design of the building itself. The HVAC system for buildings are usually incorporated with rooftop cooling units that use filtered outside air for ventilation. The primary purpose of the system is to provide comfort for customers and employees.
HVAC For Boats
While it is undoubtedly windy when you are on a boat or yacht, HVAC systems are still necessary. The design varies with the size of the boat, plus the indoor and outdoor heating system are both suitable. The primary purposes of the HVAC system for boats are reducing air moisture content and humidity to prolong the life of electronics and fabrics inside the vessel and the lower deck.
Finding The Excellent HVAC Contractor
HVAC systems are complex. It takes years of experience and training to perfect installation, maintenance, and repair. There are many contractors out there to choose from, especially in Colorado, where the temperature is cooler than usual.
Here are key points to remember when finding the best home heating service Colorado Springs contractor:
1. Seek Referrals From Friends And Colleagues
Asking friends and colleagues who already own an HVAC system is an excellent way to determine the best contractor for you, plus it can save you a lot of time. Typically, the first-hand experiences from clients are reliable and trustworthy. The clients who are satisfied with services rendered by an HVAC contractor refer them to friends and colleagues who need their services.
Most of the HVAC contractors in the business have their own websites, which means you can find their services and other offerings while sitting on your couch. Researching for the best HVAC contractor gives you an overview of what they have to offer. There are also business rating bodies, which rates businesses, including HVAC contracting services. The highest grade a business can get is A+, so be sure to look for contractors with that rating.
3. Look for Licensed Professional
HVAC systems are complex as these are composed of many components. Ideally, it would be best to look for a competent and licensed professional to do the job rather than take matters into your own hands. The highest standard for HVAC contractors is the North American Technician Excellence (also known as NATE) certification. The contractors who are NATE certified have undergone specialized training and continuing professional development. Its sole purpose is to keep the professionals updated with the latest trends and changes. Certified technicians are also required to take an exam to renew the certification every two years.
If you want to cut the cost your HVAC system entails, you can look for special offers to save your money. Another factor to consider is the insurance for your HVAC system as it is prone to wear and tear. In extreme weather conditions, the HVAC system may work continuously for several weeks. This activity can damage the component or the system, and having insurance can save you from trouble when something goes wrong.
Aside from finding the right architect for your home, finding the right HVAC contractor is also vital as they can upkeep your home, property building, or boat’s HVAC system. The cooling and heating capabilities of HVAC systems are essential in many areas around the globe. Looking for and hiring qualified and knowledgeable professionals to do any HVAC-related project provides you with confidence and better peace of mind.


|Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings
|Conventional Steel Buildings
|AISC, MBMA, AWS
|AISC, AWS, JIS, DIN, BS
|Structural Base Material
|All primary and secondary steel used by MBS has a minimum yield strength of 50 KSI (345 N/mm2).
|In most cases the primary and secondary steel used has a minimum yield strength of 36 KSI (250 N/mm2).
|Simple design, easy to construct and lightweight
|Extensive heavy foundations required.
|Average 6 to 8 weeks
|Average 20 to 24 weeks
|Sourcing & Coordination
|Building is supplied complete with: cladding and all accessories, all supplied from a single source.
|Many different sources of supply, with an additional time requirement for Project Management to coordinate suppliers and sub-contractors.
About 30% lighter through the-efficient use of steel. Primary framing members are (varying depth) tapered built-up plate sections with large depths in the areas of highest stress.
Secondary members are light gage (lightweight) cold formed (low labor cost) “Z” – or “C” shaped members. Z purlins/girts can be lapped.
Lapping reduces the deflection, and allows double thickness at the points of higher stresses (support points).
Primary steel members are selected from standard hot rolled “I” sections, which in many cases are heavier than what is actually required by design (due to availability in the market)
Members have constant cross-sections along the entire span, regardless of local stress magnitude
Secondary members are selected from standard hot rolled ‘I” and “C” sections, which again are much heavier than required
Quick and efficient since standardization of PEB has significantly reduced design time.
Basic designs are used over and over. Specialized computer analysis and design programs reduce design time and optimize material required.
Drafting is also computerized with minimal manual drawings. Design, detail drawings and erection drawings are supplied free of charge by the manufacturer. Approval drawings may be prepared within 10 days to 3 weeks. Consultant in-house design and drafting time is significantly reduced, allowing more time for coordination and review, and increasing margins in design fees.
Since most PEBs are pin-based, the cost is reduced due to smaller sections at the base with smaller base plates and foundations (in absence of moments).
Each conventional steel structure is designed from scratch by the Consultant, with fewer design aids available to the Engineer. Maximum engineering required on every project.
Generalized computer analysis programs require extensive input and design alterations.
Drafting is manual or only partially automated.
Significant time and expense on consulting services are devoted to design and drafting, as well as coordination and review.
|Designed to fit the system, with standardized, interchangeable parts, including pre-designed flashing and trims. Mass produced for the economy. All available with the building.
|Every project requires special design for accessories and special sourcing for each. Flashing and trims must be uniquely designed and fabricated.
|Easy, fast and efficient. Erection costs and time are accurately forecast, based upon extensive experience with similar buildings.
|Slow, extensive field labor required. Typically 20% more expensive than a normal PEB building. Difficult to accurately estimate erection costs and time.
|Outstanding architectural design at low cost. Conventional wall, and fascia materials, such a concrete, masonry, and wood, can be utilized.
|Special architectural design requires research, more time and higher cost.
|Price per square meter may be as much as 40% lower than conventional steel.
|High price per square meter.
Flexible, tailor made, changes and revisions made easily.
Future expansion is simple, easy and cost effective. One supplier to co-ordinate changes.
|Changes, revisions, and additions can be difficult due to extensive redesign and co-ordination among suppliers and subcontractors.
|All components have been specified and designed specifically to act together as a system, for maximum efficiency, precise fit and performance in the specified field conditions. Continuous design improvements over time allow for dependable prediction of performance.
|Components are designed in general for possible use in many alternative configurations. Design and detailing errors are possible in assembling diverse components into unique buildings. Each building design is unique, so prediction of how components will perform together is uncertain. Materials which have performed well in some climates may not in other environments.
|Single source of supply results in total responsibility for one supplier, including design liability.
|Questions of who is responsible arise when components do not fit properly, insufficient material supplied, or materials fail to perform, particularly at supplier interfaces. The consultant carries total design liability.


Your vehicle will likely suffer from car frame damage if you’re involved in a collision. As you might already know, driving with a damaged frame is quite risky; worse, it might result in more damage if you leave it in disrepair.
But if it’s any consolation, the good news is that frame damage is often repairable. Below are a few basics you should know about vehicle frame damage.
Table of Contents:
What is a Car Frame?
The frame of a car, also called the chassis, is the structural support system of your car. This is made of aluminum or steel and has several purposes and functions, such as:
- Protect the passengers and all internal parts of the car during a collision
- Support the vehicle’s mechanical components
- Support the shape or body of the car
- Support the vehicle’s weight
Car frames have two primary types: the body-on-frame design and the unibody design. A unibody design is meant to be part of the vehicle’s body, which means these two are attached, working together to support the car. This type of frame is common in passenger cars.
Vehicles with a body-on-frame design, or ladder frame, have two different parts that are not attached. It means that the car’s body is usually bolted down to the frame. This style of car frame can be frequently seen in SUVs, buses, and trucks.
Mechanics usually pertain to the vehicle frame according to sectional components including:
- A, B, & C pillars
- Core support
- Floor plan
- Quarter panel
- Rear support
- Rocker panel
- Strut tower
Every section has its designated purpose and supports or protects a certain part of the car. Breaking down the frame’s sections makes it easier for mechanics to determine damage and repair it effectively and efficiently.
All About Frame Damage
Frame damage may pertain to any damage to vehicle parts meant to support its structural integrity. The damage is often due to outside forces like disrepair or collisions.
When there is damage to the structural support of the vehicle, it can result in the car being too unstable to drive. It can also expose risk to other parts of the vehicle being supported by the frame. As a result, the potential hazards may end up compromising the safety of passengers because these can make it unsafe to drive the car.
Different frame damage levels can occur depending on the damage’s depth. Minor damage might pertain to injuries to the car frame that don’t directly affect the main structural support of the vehicle.
It can include things like scratches on the paint job of the car or dents in the outer panels. Meanwhile, major damage might pertain to damage jeopardizing the main structural support such as compromised alignment support, crumpled panels, and bent beams.
The crumple zones are areas of the car frame that you must consider when checking for frame damage. These zones are meant to protect passengers during a collision and can be found at the rear or front of the car. The zones are meant to absorb kinetic energy during a collision. They crumple or fold to protect the passengers and ultimately reduce the fatalities among passengers during collisions.


If you’re looking for a heavy diesel mechanic in Feilding, New Zealand who can provide reliable service for your trucks and heavy machinery, the team at Pro Fleet Services can help. Our team are specialists in heavy diesel mechanics and can offer you fast and efficient solutions. We will get your equipment up and running again in a cost-effective way and in an efficient time. We offer a comprehensive range of mechanical services at our workshop, which means that we can meet all your needs in one convenient place.
It’s essential to ensure that your heavy diesel truck or machinery is kept in running order year-round. We recommend that all vehicle owners take the time to ensure that their vehicles are regularly maintained, to prevent undesirable breakdowns which could lead to more complex, time-consuming, expensive repairs down the line. Inspecting your diesel vehicles regularly is important and could save you a lot of money. If you need a heavy diesel mechanic in Feilding who can help with preventative maintenance for your truck or machinery, Pro Fleet mechanical services can help.
At Pro Fleet Services, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, professional service to every one of our customers. That’s why we are happy to advise on your mechanical needs to ensure that you get the results you are after. We have a mobile mechanic that can come out to you if your diesel vehicle or machine is unable to be driven to our South Street location.
If you would like to book a service at our workshop in South Street Feilding, click here to fill out a contact form. If you would like to fill out a credit form or apply for a company credit setup instead, simply click here.
As the leading diesel and heavy diesel mechanic in Feilding, our team can cover all aspects of diesel maintenance and repair. We have our service workshop on South Street Feilding and the mechanical team there have the skills and expertise to diagnose and fix faults in various systems. Systems include hydraulics, engines, auto electrical, and much more. We have fully approved AA repairers for a range of warranty and fleet companies, which is why you can trust that we have the experience to tend to all your heavy diesel mechanic issues.
Whether you need help with the gearbox, radiators, clutch, transmission, engine, or something else entirely, our team have the skills to tend to your needs. At Pro Fleet Services, we are committed to continuous innovation to keep pace with our customers’ evolving needs. Pro Fleet are advanced mechanics in Feilding, so we ensure only the latest diagnostics and scanning tools are used to obtain specialised technical data.
We offer a range of services for diesel vehicles and machinery in a range of brackets. With Pro Fleet Services in New Zealand, you’re sure to find a package option that meets your individual needs.
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Specific Information, Notes for Casting Numbers, Locations and Other Notes.
Casting Numbers for the Engine
All V8 engine casting numbers are located on the top left flange at the rear of the block where the flywheel attachment is formed. The Casting dates can be found on the right side of the block opposite the casting number. Special note for 68 and early 69 427 dates; these are located on the lower right side near the freeze plug and engine mount in the front of the starter motor. Another special note is for the 65 Tonawanda 327 block cast number 3858180; this number is located adjacent to the block number ending in the two year numbers, 65.
Engine casting date codes start with the letter A through L corresponding with each month of the year January to December. Then followed by one or 2 numbers, 1 to 31, representing the day of the month. The ending number is for they year of production.
The engines came from 2 places and were then sent to St. Louis. The big block V 8's came from Tonawanda and the small block V 8's were from Flint. The castings for the small blocks, 265, 283, 327 and the 350 were done in the Saginaw Plant and then shipped to the Flint plant for assembly and machining. It seems the only exception was for the 65 small block, as noted above, that ended in a 2 year designation at the end of the casting date.
Engine Identification Code Location
Engine type identification and manufacturing code stamping was placed on a machined surface that is called a Boss. The location of the Boss is just to the rear of the ignition distributor opening for the 1953 to 1955 6 cylinder engines. For 1955 and later V8 engines the Boss is located at the right front top of the engine, on the pad just in front of the cylinder head. Take special note that the letter "I" is often the Roman numeral one when it is used for serial date coding.
The LAY prefix indicates the 1953 model year. The "A" is for the passenger engine type (not truck) and the Corvette 150 horsepower 235 cubic inch engine with Powerglide transmission. It is also indicative of being manufactured at the Tonawanda, New York, engine plant as shown by the Y. The last 6 digits are for the sequential production number.
1954 to 1956
1001 was the starting number used for the production numbers at the beginning of each production year. There is no correlation between the production numbers and the serial numbers other than higher serial numbered corvettes tend to have higher production numbers. A source identifier "F" for the Flint engine plant followed the serial numbers. Then the numbers 54, 55, 56 for the year of model and then the engine suffix code. Each year page in the Corvette Fact Section will have this information for each Corvette engine code. Chevrolet specified the model year in 1955 to be 255 for the 1955 Corvette with a 3-speed transmission. However, this has not been verified.
1957 and beyond
As of 1957 the use of continuous serial numbering of the engine was discontinued. Engines were prefixed with source designations instead. F for Flint for the 1955 to 1966 small blocks, V or Flint V8 Engine Plant for the 1967 and later small blocks and T for the Tonawanda Plant for the 1965 big blocks and later. The next 1 or 2 digits were for the month of manufacture and after 1959 the 01 style was used making the use of 2 digits as standard. The next 2 numbers were for the month of manufacture and then everything was followed by the suffix code. Sometime in 1960 a VIN derivative was added to the engine pad.
Casting Numbers for the Heads
Head casting numbers for the 6 cylinder can be viewed without removing the valve covers. The number is located between the number 2 and the number 3 cylinder between the valves, directly above their exhaust outlet port. The valve cover must be removed to view the date code. The date code is the same as for engine blocks.
The 8 cylinder head valve covers must be removed to view both the number and the date code. The number is in the rocker area. The date code is read the same as the engine block dates. Special note for aluminum heads; casting dates re usually mold dates and these may not be casting dates. Aluminum heads also have a W inside a snowflake design, which stands for the Winters Aluminum Foundry Company. It should also be noted that in 1960 aluminum heads were not available for retail sale.
Casting Numbers for the Exhaust Manifolds
The casting dates, when installed, may not be visible. Some manifolds do not have a casting date. The casting date is the same as for engine code dates except the code does not include a year. On the left manifold for a fuel injection 63 to 65, the manifolds do not have a machined hole for a heat tube. On the right exhaust manifold of the 57 to 65 there is no hole for the heat tube.
VIN Plate Locations
The Vehicle Identification Serial Number or VIN plate is attached to the top left hand door hinge pillar below the remote door switch of the courtesy lamp. Phillips head screws attach it and the plate has rounded corners. Very early plates were magnetic stainless steel. The attachment holes were hand drilled. Later the plates were made of aluminum and machine stamping made the holes. Resign overcoats were used to cover the VIN plate and the screw heads were also filled to make it more difficult to remove the plate.
1956 to Early 1960
Vin plate still has rounded corners and is attached to the door hinge pillar just below the top hinge and is still attached with Phillips screws.
Early 1960 to 1962
The placement has been moved to the top of the steering column mast jacket. It is about 13 inches towards the rear of the steering gear housing. The plate is attached by spot welding. The corners are still rounded
1963 to 1964
VIN plate has been moved to the body hinge pillar and is spot-welded. It is below the glove compartment. On June 15, 1963, a new design that still kept the rounded corners was placed in production. The letters DD were added for Delivery Date and a blank space provided so the dealer to stamp the delivery date of the vehicle to the purchaser. Many of the plates do not contain a delivery date due to the dealer breaking the weld when a stamp was applied to the plate.
1965 to 1967
Another new design started in 1965. The plate had square corners and was riveted to the body hinge pillar brace below the glove compartment. The dealers broke many of the welds when they stamped the plates, hence the change in design to the use of rivets. Early 1965 rivets are circular and the later rivets are rosette shaped. There were still many dealers that did not stamp them with the delivery date.
1968 to 1972
One more change to the placement happened in 1968. The plate was still attached by the rosette rivets and was now under the front window glass on the left hand windshield pillar. This made it more difficult to remove the plate, as it would now require the removal of the windshield.
Additional notes on the VIN
1953 to 1959: "E"(53 to 57) or "J" (58 to 59) prefix indicates Corvette model. The "V" was used in 1955 to reference the V-8 engine. The prefix was followed by a 2 digit model year. The word "Flint" (in 1953), the "F" for Flint and the "S" for St. Louis came next and then a 6 digit sequential production number was last.
1960 to 1964: The first place of the VIN number was for they last digit of the model year. In 1963 and 1964 the 4th digit a 6 was used to indicate Coupe or a 3 to indicate a Convertible. The S was the code for the St. Louis plant and was followed by a 6 digit sequential production number.
1965 to 1971: All Corvettes in this time frame start with 19467 or 19437. The 1 shows it is from the Chevrolet Motor division. The 9 shows that it is a Corvette model. The 4 is for the V-8 engine. The 67 is for Convertible and the 37 is for Coupe. The sixth place is for the last digit of the model year. The S is for the St. Louis plant. In addition, the last 6 numbers are the production sequence numbers.
1972: The meaning of the numbers change again. Another space has been added. The 1Z is for the Chevrolet Corvette model. The next 2 are 67 for convertible and the 37 for coupe. The next place is a single letter, which is for the engine type and will be a K for the base V8, L for LT1 or W for the 454 engine. The next number is for the last digit of the model year, which is followed by the S for the St. Louis plant. Than the last 6 numbers are the production sequence numbers.
The Carter carburetor number will appear on a metal triangle shaped tag attached to the bowl on YH models or the air horn of WFBC and AFB models. The throttle body base of the AFB models are stamped with the identification numbers and may not have a tag affixed. The tag also has a date code. The code was just the Letter A to M, not including the I to represent each month from January to December.
The identification number and the date of manufacture for the Holly are stamped into the forward vertical surface of the air horn. The code is broken down as follows. The first place is the last digit of the manufacture year. The second place is used for the month. The month was coded as a number 1 through 0 for January to October and then the letters A and B for November and December. The 3rd digit in the code is used to indicate the week of the month. There is a variation of the numbering system used for the Holley. This code was 4 digits and the first 3 are used to designate the day of the year and the last one was used for the year of manufacture.
The Rochester Quadrajet has the Identification numbers stamped into the vertical boss on the driver's side secondary throttle shaft. The code of manufacture is also at this location. Rochester had some carburetors that were made by Carter and show the Carter designation.
For the Fuel Injection identification there is a metal tag riveted to the plenum on the left side. The model number and a serial number started with 1001 for each series. About 100 that were used on the 1957 Corvette had no tags and has instead a number that has been hand stamped into the plenum. The fuel meters have a triangle inspection tag mounted at the 10 o'clock screw position on the power enrichment diaphragm cover. The tag contains the model number and the manufacture date code standard.
The air and fuel meter part numbers and the serial numbers were all hand stamped.
Rear Axle Identification
1953 to 1962
The serial code is stamped on the front right side of the differential housing. The prefix code is followed by 1 or 2 numbers for the month of manufacture followed by the day of the month. Standard rules apply.
1963 and Beyond
The codes for the Axle are stamped just forward of the cover on the bottom of the differential housing. The standard code of dating is used that indicates the manufacture date, the plant and the type of the axle.
Starter Motor Information
1953 to 1956
The serial number is the date of manufacture and is stamped onto a Delco-Remy tag that has been riveted to the starter housing.
1957 to 1972
The date code serial number is stamped directly on to housing. The standard date code rules apply. No I was used for the month code.
Distributor number and the date coding
The distributor cap must be removed to view the code number, as it is visible on the contact point plate. For the Carbureted unit a black metal Delco tag is riveted to the housing up to 1962. After 1962 their number is located on an aluminum band that is wrapped around the neck of the distributor shaft. For the fuel injection unit the date information is on a plate that attaches to the body starting with the 1110914 model. Earlier fuel injection models have the black Delco tag. The standard date code rules apply where "I" is not used.


It is that time of the week again. It is time to look at my favorite newspaper front page of the week.
As always, I culled through the front pages shown at Newseum.org and picked my favorite.
So here it is:
Journal & Courier
This week, I chose the Journal & Courier from LaFayette, Ind., and I chose it due to the art on the front page.
It is a picture of wind-generating turbine, and though the art isn’t an action-packed shot, it is well composed and has great lines as the row of turbine’s stretch back to the far background of the image. Surprisingly, the turbine kind of jumps out of the photo too. The sky looks rather gray and dreary, yet the turbine, most of which are generally white, isn’t lost in the image. Kudos to the photographer. Everything is toned just right.
Also, I think the centerpiece package in which the picture was used works well. The design is very clean. The headline and deck both fit perfectly between the blades of the turbine, and the story fits nicely down the side of the turbine’s support column, leaving the right portion of the picture void of text. This is good because it allows the composition of the photo to shine so the reader can see the row of turbine’s stretch out to the horizon.


It wasn’t that long ago that the world was in shock by the brute force packed into the Dodge Challenger and Charger Hellcat models. With over 700 horsepower available right off the showroom floor, how could anyone top that? Give it a few years and the Ram 1500 has entered the high-powered truck wars. No longer is the Ford F-150 Raptor the only show in town. Make way for the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX.
Turo host Sean’s Ram truck is anything but sedate. While MoPar fans will be familiar with the 1500 model, the addition of the TRX name cranks up the extreme factor to 11… and then some. Under the hood of the Ram TRX is the familiar 6.2L Hemi V8 engine. However, unlike the “standard” Hemi, the TRX is supercharged like its Dodge Hellcat brethren. That means the TRX pumps out a monstrous 702 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque good for a sub-four second 60 mph sprint — in a pickup truck! To put that into perspective, the Ford Raptor is anything but a slouch, but its 450-horse twin-turbo 3.5L V6 is going to have a lot of ground to make up when pitted against the Ram TRX.
While the TRX can impress with numbers alone, there’s more to this pickup’s story. The power is sent through an eight-speed automatic, but more importantly, the TRX is a full-time 4×4. So whether it’s dry pavement, fresh powder, or maybe loose sand in the desert, the Ram TRX is ready to tear things up (Keep in mind off-roading is prohibited with any vehicle booked on Turo).
A lot of trucks have four-wheel drive, but the TRX takes things a step further in the chassis department with a beefed-up frame and additional ground clearance, and its special Bilstein shock absorbers and 35-inch all-terrain tires are ready to handle the rigors of heavy truck stuff.
A truck with gargantuan muscle like the Ram TRX isn’t going to have a subtle appearance like more pedestrian trucks. To make sure you don’t mistake the TRX for anything else, it comes equipped with bulging fender flares, plus an aggressive hood scoop to feed air into the supercharged power plant. Sean’s TRX looks extra menacing on the road thanks to its black exterior paint.
Despite the drag racer performance, passengers of the Ram TRX don’t have to worry about a spartan interior in the name of all-out speed. Hop inside the five-seater quad cab and you’ll be treated to leather upholstery and special TRX themed red stitching that nicely adds a bright contrast to the otherwise dark interior scheme. For those rare moments when you want to just cruise at a mellow pace and enjoy the scenery, there’s even a panoramic sunroof. The TRX also comes with a 19 speaker Harman Kardon audio system, so you can listen to your favorite tunes wherever your adventures might take you.
In a world shifting to autonomous and electric vehicles, it’s refreshing to know that enthusiasts can still look forward to raw creations with bonkers performance, even at the sacrifice of any semblance of fuel efficiency (12 mpg combined). The Ram 1500 TRX is one of those rare occasions when an automaker sets practicality aside in pursuit of making a statement. A Ram TRX may not be a common sight on the road, but when you’re in the presence of one, everyone will see it, hear it, and a Ford Raptor may want to move over before the TRX eats it.
Author: Joey Crosetti
September 22, 2021


Make Better Choices Thanks To This HVAC AdviceHVAC problems are one of those issues homeowners simply hate to see arise. The task of finding a qualified, affordable contractor is something that many simply dread. However, by applying the guidance that follows below, the process can actually be far easier than many might have imagined, so keep on reading.
Do not be surprised if the HVAC contractor you choose does an evaluation on your home. Any good contractor will spend time looking at the system you currently have and what the needs are for your home. They will also take a look at your duct system and look for air leaks.
Don't hire a contractor until you know a little about what you are facing. It will be hard for a contractor to give you a price estimate over the phone if they have not seen your current system. Getting an estimate will be even more difficult if you cannot adequately describe the problem. So, know this information in advance.
One of the most important things to consider when purchasing a new heating and cooling system is the manufacturer's warranty. Units come with a variety of warranties. Choose one with a long warranty for maximum long term savings. Generally, it is advised that homeowners should purchase the extended warranty if one is offered.
In order to cheaply cool your home, turn the temperature up. If you take a few showers a day or just drink a cold ice water, you'll find that you're saving a lot of money on your utility bills by keeping the thermostat a little higher than usual in your home.
In the winter, wearing layers can save you a ton of money on your utility bill. If you can install a digital thermostat that makes the house cooler when you're asleep and warmer just before you get up, you can see significant savings on your next bill when it arrives.
Avoid showering your outdoor unit with grass clippings when you mow the lawn. Aim your grass cuttings in a direction away from your unit. This is the same if you are using a leaf blower.
The correct HVAC system should have sealed air ducts to minimize heating or cooling loss as air travels to different rooms. The heating or cooling requirements of different rooms in the home should be taken into consideration. There is no reason to increase energy usage by controlling the temperature in rooms that are used very little.
When you are no longer using your outdoor air conditioning unit, be sure to protect it with a tight cover. This will keep it free of debris, frost and snow so that you'll have a working unit when the spring comes and you are ready to uncover it and use it again.
Manage the heat flow into your home with window coverings to help out your HVAC system. In the warmer months, use drapes, curtains and blinds to block out sunward facing windows to keep heat from building up through the greenhouse effect. Alternatively, make sure that sunlit windows are letting light and warmth in during the colder months.
To boost your home HVAC's efficiency, install solar screening. It reflects sunlight back outside, stopping it from heating up your home. Your air conditioner will be able to run less in the daytime, and your energy bill will plummet as a result. You can install this on any glass you have, doors or windows.
Looking for an efficient way to cool your home? Consider installing a whole-house evaporative cooler. They use water to cool air instead of traditional chemical coolants, using a ton less energy to cool your home than those other units. That said, they do work best in dry climates and not at all in humid ones.
You should focus on finding an HVAC contractor that can offer you a warranty on the work they are doing. This is a sign that they are confident in their ability to get the job done well. This will protect you in the event that is not done right and needs to be fixed.
When you are looking to buy a new air conditioner, consider your climate. If you live in a hot, dry area, then an evaporative cooler will be your best bet. If you live in a humid area, opt for a compressor-style unit as it's the only one which will work.
Always ask for references before you allow anyone to start doing work on your HVAC system. Call several of them to make sure that they are legitimate. Many people take the word of the contractor when it comes to customer satisfaction and that can prove to more info be a mistake in the end.
Make sure things don't get too hot or cold where your thermostat is. Any electronics or heat sources like lamps or televisions nearby can trick the thermostat into thinking the home is warmer than it actually is. This just means it runs your air conditioning longer than necessary, wasting energy and money.
When you have a short list of contractors to consider, ask the people on their reference list about not only the service they received, but also how well the system is still running. Did they need more work down the road? Has the company come back to make things right?
When your HVAC system is older than 15 years, the time has come to get yearly check-ups. These systems aren't expected to make it past two decades, so you have to monitor them for any issues which may crop up. In fact, new systems will be more efficient, so it might be time for an upgrade.
Ask your neighbors who they have fixing their HVAC systems. Neighborhoods are often built at the same time and will have the same set-ups for heating and cooling. That means if someone did a good job on their unit, they should offer you the same high quality service as well.
Don't just hire the first contractor you meet or call. Be sure to compare multiple options before going ahead with one. They should meet all of your requirements, be it offering a great guarantee to being able to come and do the work on your budget and within your timeline.
Keeping your home's HVAC system working properly is a must if you want to avoid extremes of heat and cold. However, sorting through all of the different options that are available to you can be tricky. Let the information that you have read here guide your next purchase of an HVAC system.


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- Environment Temperature: -40 ~ +80 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure 86-106KPa
- Alarm Sound Level: over 30db
- Working Voltage: 9V-16V(12V DC / 70mA)
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The information screen displays:
1. Speed: The number can indicate the current speed.
2. Rotation speed: indicates the rotating status of the engine and the scale measured represents the speed reached.
3. Water temperature: When the temperature reaches 100 degree centigrade, alarm will be given automatically with alarm light on.
4. Gear shifting reminding: It will remind the driver to gear up to save fuel when the engine speed and vehicle speed come to a certain ratio.
5. Overspeed reminding: the icon of overspeed will flicker and alarm when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit set up in advance.
6. Real-time one hundred kilometer/instantaneous fuel consumption: display fuel consumption of one hundred kilometers when the vehicle is moving, in L/100km.
7. Unit of kilometer/miles: in the international system of units, kilometer/hour & mile/hour are commonly used, in km/h & mph.
8. Battery voltage: when the battery voltage is less than/reaches 12V, the caution light will light up to remind the driver.
9. Buzzer mark: pressing the switch button can turn on or turn off the sound of the buzzer.
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Modelica Association Project
To continue the development of model exchange beyond the component level of FMI, the SSP core development partners decided to create a home for their activities under the roof of the Modelica Association. According to the Bylaws of the Modelica Association, a new Modelica Association Project “System Structure and Parameterization of Components for Virtual System Design” (abbreviated as SSP) was created.
In many applications there is the need to design, simulate and execute a network of components (simulation models, software, hardware etc.). In order to be able to do this tool independently and seamlessly, the purposes of this project are:
Define a standardized way to store and apply parameters to these components. Define a standardized format for the connection structure for a network of components. The developed standard / APIs should be usable in all stages of development process (architecture definition, integration, simulation, test in MiL, SiL, HiL).
The work in this project shall be coordinated with other standards and organizations (FMI, ASAM, OMG).
License of project results
The specifications are published under the CC-BY-SA (Creative Common Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International) license, i.e., the license used by Wikipedia. A human-readable summary of the license text is available from http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0. Source code, such as C-header and XML-schema files, that accompany the specification documents are provided under the BSD license (http://www.opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.html) with the extension that modifications must be also provided under the BSD license.
Initial project leader
Jochen Köhler from ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Initial project members
Airbus, AVL, BMW, Bosch, Cybernet, Dassault Systèmes, DLR, dSpace, ESI ITI, Esterel Technologies, ETAS, Global Crown, Honda, Maplesoft, Modelon, Open Source Modelica Consortium, PMSF, QTronic, Siemens, Simpack, Synopsys, TU Braunschweig, TWT, VI Grade, Volkswagen, ZF Friedrichshafen


NEXT GENERATION EQUIPMENT FOR MIDWEST
An Amtrak study requested by the State of Illinois Department of Transportation showed the Dubuque to Chicago route to be very feasible. With passenger rail the preferred mode of short and medium distance travel, the route would likely be attractive to travelers making the trip be it business, educational trips and student travelers, cultural and sports outings, and tourism. Travelers from Dubuque to Chicago and Chicago to Dubuque would be well-served by a passenger train.
Important is the plans for improved infrastructure, new equipment and new technology that makes travel time competitive with other modes. Several states working cooperatively means high-speed Next Generation equipment is on order. Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and California joined together for a large order of engines and passenger cars. The engines are on order with the Siemens Company and are being built in California. Nippon Sharyo won the contract for the cars and built a new plant at Rochelle, Illinois. Regrettably, the latter encountered a failure in an 800,000-pound stress test and is back to the design board to correct the problem.
Above is the engine being built by the Siemens Company. The representation below shows a typical unit that would serve the Chicago-Dubuque route. Note the color scheme is for illustration purposes only.
The passenger car initially announced for the train as shown above failed a production stress test. A November 2017 announcement notes new passenger coaches for California and Midwest corridor trains will now be filled by Siemens. The joint order by Caltrans and Illinois Department of Transportation is for 137 cars, 88 of which are for the Midwest. The coaches are expected to be similar to the cars Siemens is delivering to Brightline.
The press release touts “spacious, modern interiors that focus on passenger comfort and convenience, such as Wi-Fi, spacious seats with convenient power outlets, large windows with great views for all passengers, bike racks, overhead luggage storage, work tables, state-of-the-art restrooms with touchless controls and full ADA accessibility throughout the cars.”


Nowadays when the term automation comes up, a lot of people’s minds go straight to some of the evolutionary developments of the Digital Revolution, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. However, when it comes to AI, robotics, hyperautomation, or any of those other buzzing innovations of the Digital Age, they can all be regarded to owe their conceptions to the systems and processes of a particular innovation that goes back to even before the 1900s: CNC machining.
It’s known well that CNC machining can produce virtually every kind of machinery needed in any type of manufacturing. What might not be such broadly-held knowledge is that the systems and processes grown for CNC machining are the roots from which the very similar systems and processes of most highly-complex modern digital capabilities have sprouted.
What is it about CNC machining to which modern digital capabilities owe their existences? Let’s break it down to the core components: CNC machining is all about establishing better precision, better efficiencies, and altogether better costs. Think about AI and robotics. What do those do for the many industries that utilize them? That’s rights–just like CNC machining, when you break them down to their base purposes, AI and robotics too are all about improving precision, efficiencies, and costs.
This is not a new concept. The Digital Revolution is also known as the Third Industrial Revolution. And just what CNC machining did between the first and second industrial revolutions is what AI and robotics are accomplishing in the third now. But guess what? CNC machining is right there with AI and robotics helping them to accomplish what they are doing.
Computer numerical control (CNC) is automation itself. Via CNC in machining, products have become programs. The programs now behind products have established a different way of thinking which emphasizes scalability in addition to performance. Performance is important and a factor which CNC machining has never lost sight of; but in an ever- (and sometimes sporadically) changing environment members of most modern industries can attest to living in, the ability to rapidly scale is of equal importance to establishing high-level performance. How do we stay on top of this? Back to our main subject: it’s automation.
Bottom line: further enhanced automation is the force that keeps industries and individual companies afloat through the turbulent waters of all steady as well as rapid changes that can be expected in current times–especially from 2020, the COVID-19 global pandemic, and whatever may eventually lie beyond. If you are interested in exploring automation for your business, start with where it began. Start with CNC machining.
Jim Dunkin, Owner of Deluxe Machine & Manufacturing in Burnsville, Minnesota is particularly apt to translate the vague concepts of automation through the (arguably) most practical source of automation since the First Industrial Revolution: CNC machining. Jim is especially well-qualified to approach the automation needs of your business with his background and education as an engineer.
Interested to learn more about the differences Jim and Deluxe can make for your new venture or interest in automation? Learn more about Jim’s education and over 40 years of experience with automation by reading his bio on the homepage of the Deluxe website. Also read about Deluxe’s various custom services available to its customers on the Deluxe Expertise page. Or, if you’re ready to get started, give Deluxe a call today at (952) 641-6620 or email Jim at [email protected].


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Stora Enso and Sulapac continue to combat the global problem of plastic waste by introducing a demo of a sustainable straw at Slush 2018, a global leading startup event gathering of 20 000 tech enthusiasts. The demo, targeting industrial scale production, is designed to replace traditional plastic straws with renewable ones. The straws are based on Sulapac’s biocomposite material – made of wood and natural binders – designed to be recycled via industrial composting and biodegrade in marine environment.
Stora Enso signed a joint development agreement with Sulapac in May 2018 to license its materials and technology. The development of the demo straw is a joint collaboration between Stora Enso and Sulapac – a cooperation which complements Stora Enso’s extensive biocomposite portfolio.
Sulapac’s material works in existing extrusion lines and the target is to have the straws commercially available in Q2 2019.


A window is not an item that can be easily replaced if the purchase is not very successful. Even a specialist cannot determine the quality of a window "by eye". Therefore, when buying plastic windows, the consumer is guided primarily by the reputation of the manufacturer and does not want to use the services of intermediaries.
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Quality materials and installation, in accordance with all technologies and standards in this area, provide durability and warranty.
For PVC doors are used:
• PVC systems - German production
► Veka (More)
► ARtec (More)
• Fittings - Siegenia KFV, GU - of European origin
• High quality fittings - European production.
Alcores-Design produces the following types of doors:
► Entrance doors (More)
► Balcony doors (More)
► Sliding doors VekaSlide (More)
► Parallel sliding doors (More)
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Aluminum windows are durable and endurance: stability and ability to carry out large-scale work. Such structures are used for interior and exterior work in private houses, offices, production halls, etc. We use profiles and fittings from suppliers such as:
• Cortizo (Spain)
• Alumil (Europe)
• Alutech (Belarus)
Elegant profile shapes, colors and accessories for windows and doors differ in design from one construction to another.
There are two types of aluminum door systems:
- Cold - systems used for indoor or outdoor construction in unheated rooms.
- Warm - systems that are designed for heated rooms and require the highest possible energy efficiency.
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Alcores-Design produces glass and aluminum facades (curtain walls) of a modern look, with excellent thermal and sound insulation qualities, but especially with many design and style options. This is the best solution for the construction of offices or banks, as well as commercial premises, internal fences or for the construction of roof windows.
Engineers recommend aluminum profile joinery for facades with large openings and inclined structures.
Advantages: erosion resistance, durability and a high level of rigidity of aluminum profiles, which provides a lightweight structure and at the same time a solid appearance with very high strength.
Aluminum facades are divided into 3 types (more details):
► Classic systems
► Semi-structural systems
► Structural systems
For more information, follow the link or call and ask for advice from our specialists. We offer complex services: consultations, design, manufacture, installation and warranty.
Keeping pace with the times, Alcores-Design will offer sliding systems that can be installed in panoramic mesh walls. This way you get maximum light, visually enlarge your space and gain access to the terrace or other spaces inside. Such systems are reliable, rigid, made in a modern and minimalist style, they can be part of any interior at will, since they can be of different configurations and colors.
Sliding systems are divided into several types:
• Sliding exterior doors in Aluminum and PVC.
• Interior sliding doors (More)
• Harmonious doors (More)
To get professional advice and a price offer, call our specialists.
We manufacture and install with maximum efficiency and at the best prices office partitions made of PVC or aluminum without thermal barrier.
Office partitions made of aluminum or PVC make it possible to effectively divide open space inside buildings under construction or renovation. The profiles are mounted on any type of floor, the height of the wall can be up to the ceiling, but also lower.
The glass for office partitions that we use is simple or reliable glass (duplex or toughened), double-glazed windows of different widths and different thicknesses (for sound insulation), transparent, frosted, with an ornament and with a non-standard pattern.
Glass / panel / polycarbonate partitions for separating counters and narrow spaces:
• low height for an office partition;
• partitions for long balconies with and without a walk-through door;
• partitions for the living room with sliding doors;
• secretarial dividers + frosted glass with an inscription (glued on, wrapped or factory sandblasted).
Benefits of alcores design
- The production process takes place in accordance with the technology established by European and national standards
- The installation is carried out by professional teams of our company
- You get a true FACTORY warranty
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This type of Valve with its classic globe body shape, which reflects its name, uses the variable area generated between the plug and seat to control fluid flow. It is very versatile offering reduced trim options as well as a variety of special trims for severe high pressure drop applications. This style of valve is easily adapted for use on cryogenic tempetatures and for high temperature duties. This valve is preferred for tight shut – off, positioning accuracy, high rangeability and simplified maintenance, satisfy the majority of control valve applications throughout the process and power industries in control of Air, Steam, Water, Gas, Chemicals etc.
|VALVE SIZE||15 to 450 mm ( 1/2” to 18” )|
|RATING||ANSI 150 to 2500 or Equivalents to BS, DIN, etc.|
|FACE TO FACE||ISA S.75.03 1985 up to 600
ISA S.75.16 900 and above
|END CONNECTION||Flanged, Screwed, Butt Weld, Socket weld.|
|BODY MATERIALS||Carbon Steel, Chrome-moly Steel, Stainless Steel,
Monel, Alloy20, Hastelloy B/C, PP, Teflon etc.
Teflon Lined / Teflon Metal Housed
|BONNET||Standard upto 250°C
Normalizing (Finned) between 250°C to 500°C
Extended cold service – 20°C to – 200°C
Extended Bellows seals.
|GLAND PACKING||Grafoil / PTFE V Rings.|
|TRIM DESIGNS||Top Guided Contoured, Splined Micro Flow,
V-Ported (Balanced / Unbalanced),
Low Noise ( LN1, LN2, LN3, LN4 )
|TRIM MATERIALS||Stainless Steel, Alloy20, Monel,
Hastelloy B/C, Stellite (Alloy 6 )
|CHARACTERISTICS||Equal Percentage, Linear and Quick Opening.|
|SEAT LEAKAGE||As per FCI-70-2 (ANSI B 16.104) Class III. IV, V
and VI ( STANDARD LEAKAGE RATES )
Metal to Metal Seating Class IV,
Less than 0.01% of rated Cv.
Metal to Soft Seating – Bubble tight (Zero Leakage)
|ACTUATOR TYPE||Diaphragm, Cylinder or Electric.|
|ACTUATOR ACTION||Direct / Reverse Acting.|
|DIAPHRAGM||Nitrile / Neoprene|
|SPRING RANGES||3 – 15 PSIG ( 0.2 – 1.0 Kg/cm² )
6 – 30 PSIG ( 0.4 – 2.0 Kg/cm² )
|AIR SUPPLY||20 – 35 PSIG (1.4 – 2.5 Kg/cm² )|
|AIR CONNECTION||1/ 4” or 1/ 2” NPT|
|HANDWHEEL||Top or Side Mounted Handwheel|
|ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL||Valve Positioner – Pneumatic , Electro Pneumatic,
Smart Positioner, Airset, Solenoid Valve, Air Lock,
Volume Booster, I/P Converter, Position
Transmitter, Limit – Proximity Switches etc.
Removable Blind Head, Steam Jacketing, etc.


Oil & Gas
GSF Energy LLC, Sylmar, CA
As consultant to GSF Energy, a Philadelphia LLC, Mr. Aidukas provided permitting approvals and construction supervision in the successful abandonment of a 5 mile idle gas pipeline traversing City, County, and Caltrans jurisdictions.
Ameron Process Systems, Santa Ana, CA
Mr. Aidukas served as a Project Manager for Ameron Process Systems, an engineering firm, designing oil and natural gas processing facilities. As Project manager for Ameron, Mr. Aidukas was responsible for engineering, designing, and directing projects related to oil and natural gas handling, treatment and storage. Project management under his direction included the Teapot Dome Gas Recovery and Handling Facility in Casper, WY, and the Oil Storage Vapor Recovery System for Caltex Oil Refinery facility in Sydney, Australia. In addition, Mr. Aidukas was an engineer involved in the design of Chevron’s Grace Offshore Oil Platform in Santa Barbara and the Exxon’s Hondo Oil Field in Goleta, CA.
Texaco, Inc., Midland, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana
Mr. Aidukas served as an Engineer for gas and oil processing facilities for Texaco Inc. in Texas and Louisiana. As Project Engineer, Mr. Aidukas was responsible for engineering and designing, specification development, procurement and construction supervision for natural gas collection systems, compressor stations, and natural gas processing plants. In Louisiana, Mr. Aidukas was Plant Engineer at the Paradis Gas Processing Facility, the largest lean oil absorption gas processing facility in the world.


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The best time to invest in a mechanical repair program is when you first buy your vehicle. Plan options are available for most new and used cars.
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You could save hundreds of dollars compared to programs offered at other places. Before you commit to any other program, compare it to our competitively-priced MMP.
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In the mid-1950s, the self-recordable sound postcard underwent a revival, with public recording devices being installed in tourist locations and in large department stores and photographic studios across Europe. The semi-automatic Cartavox machine, developed and manufactured in West Germany by Dr. Rudolf Wobser in 1956, was an attempt to capitalise on the increased popularity of audio-messaging via discs and coin-operated disc-recording booths. The machine is an adaptation of a conventional disc-recorder but its ingeniously simple automatic push-button controlled system and light-guided microphone console, similar to that encountered in a recording booth, enables an unskilled operator to use the device. However, in spite of relatively strong sales of the recorder in Britain, the Cartavox enterprise met with misfortune and production of machines and recordable postcards ceased in 1958. The recently restored model used for this project is the only fully working machine of its kind in existence.
The Musée de la Carte Postale in Antibes has a large collection of historical sound postcards and many rare examples. A blog on the museum’s website gives a history of the medium from the French perspective.
To listen to bygone messages recorded on disc, visit phono-post.org – an archive “investigating the media archaeology of voicemail”.


Around the year 1490 Leonardo da Vinci drew this helicopter in one of his notebooks, which he called “Aerial Screw”. Why did he give it that name? He believed that the rotor of his machine would twist and penetrate the air, just as a screw or a drill does in the wood when they turn. In this way, Leonardo correctly interpreted that the air had consistency and we could lean on it to ascend.
Description and operation of the Leonardo da Vinci helicopter
The helicopter, whose structure measures about 15 meters in diameter, consists of two main parts:
On a structure of canes and wood, a spiral of linen fabric treated with starch is joined to cover the pores. A metal strip covers the outer edge of the spiral to reinforce it.
The central mast is fixed with four rods, which the crew would have to push to keep the rotor rotating.
Fixed disk under the rotor
The crew would walk on this disk and push the rotor rods. This makes the propeller rotate on the base.
The strength of four men would not have been enough to lift the weight of this structure. The helicopter might have been able to fly with a powerful modern engine. It would also be necessary to drastically reduce its size and weight.
Leonardo also did not realize that when he got up from the ground, the fixed disc of the base would start to turn in the opposite direction to the propeller. His helicopter would have needed a tail rotor, as modern helicopters incorporate, to prevent the rotation of the base.
The historical background of the helicopter
Around 400 B.C., the “bamboo dragonfly” existed in China. A toy made up of a propeller attached to a thin, cylindrical stick. Turning this stick between the hands quickly, the artifact quickly rose upwards.
You may want to see drawings of other flying machines thought up by Leonardo da Vinci in this other article in El Reloj de Sol.
You can find more information about Leonardo’s inventions in this Wikipedia article.


Gone are those days when you just take your shower and bathroom as a small space inside your home. Well, people are having a different perspective already when it comes to their shower remodel since they want it to have a spa retreat ambiance.
Perhaps, you’re thinking of having a rain overhead shower or a massage body multiple showers? Then you’ll ask how to accurately select a good one and install that on our next budget shower remodel.
Therefore, for you to avoid expensive mistakes, you need to hire a remodeling contractor for this project and Fairfax Kitchen and Bath is here for you.
We have extensive experience and training that’ll ensure the stylish and timely completion of your shower renovation today! Inline, here are some of the important fixtures for your shower renovation.
#1 Shower Valves
Our technicians will help you choose and install the right kind of shower valve for your shower bath remodeling. This fixture is responsible for controlling water pressure and temperature.
Basically, there are four types of shower valves and there are also diverters in the market. Let’s know each one of them below:
- Temperature-control shower valves: This type regulates the temperature of the water coming out from your shower head. The water used for your shower comes from the same source for the water on your toilet, tub, and sink. Therefore, there’s a chance that it could be too cold or hot, depending on the weather.
- Pressure-control shower valves: It controls the water pressure coming out from your shower head, toilet, and tub. We usually incorporate it inside your shower system.
- Thermostatic shower valve: This is a high-end type since it has both functions: controlling water pressure and temperature. It also has some buttons and an LCD screen display to show you water temperature and pressure.
- Mixing shower valve: This is the older version of the former, wherein you have two knobs for separately controlling water temperature and pressure.
- Diverter valves: It’s a modern shower valve that comes in three types: tee, two- and three-valve diverter. In most homes, it’s the second and third types, which we commonly use for their shower redo.
- Transfer valves: We install this valve if you want to install multiple shower heads since it can have two to four outlets. Also, we can install a digital control, so you can seamlessly regulate water.
#2 Shower Trim
Once you’re done selecting the perfect shower valve, will move forward with shower trim kits. These are the ones you see on the outside, which include your shower head, handle, flange, shower arm, escutcheon plate, and shower cartridge.
Also, if you plan on having a tub and shower combo, then you’ll also be having a tub spout. If you’re having a difficult time finding the best shower trim brands, then our designer can help you.
So far, the best brands of shower trims are Moen, Embather, Delta, and Senselen. Choosing and installing this shower fixture is critical to the overall appearance and style of your best shower remodeling.
#3 Tub Spout
This fixture helps you control the volume of water flowing to your bathtub. If you want your water flow to be gradual, then we’ll choose a longer and higher design. Additionally, here are the common types of tub spouts in the industry:
- Diverter or non-diverter: It has a lift tub at the end where you need to lift it or push down if you want to redirect water from your shower to your tub.
- Metallic or non-metallic: It’s made from stainless steel which adds beauty and durability to your remodel.
- IPS Threaded or Slip Fit Connection: Your tub spout can be connected to the pipe in two ways: IPS threaded or slip fit. Check the bottom part of your tub spout, if it has a screw, then you’ll have a slip fit connection. If there is no screw, then it’s an IPS threaded connection.
Among all shower fixtures, your shower head dictates the spa retreat function and ambiance for your shower remodeling ideas. Our bathroom designers and shower remodel contractors will help you select the right shower head type for your lifestyle and budget.
Basically, here are the popular types of shower head for your shower bath redo:
This is the standard choice among classic and modern homes, where we can install it on your wall or ceiling. Also, this type can be easily modified to suit your pipe system.
This type mimics the rainfall as the water gently massages your head and body. It usually has a wider spray head so that the water is evenly distributed like raindrops.
This type delivers more water than the rainfall, which imitates a waterfall. It gives a massage-like feeling on your body and head.
We usually recommend this type to complement your tub and fixed Showerhead. Likewise, it’s an excellent choice for children.
Massage Shower Panel
It’s also called vertical tower spa, which is a combination of a fixed, handheld, and body Showerhead sprayers. You have a panel for controlling water flow and temperature.
#5 Shower Arms
You need this fixture for connecting your Showerhead to your water pipe. Besides style, it also impacts water flow and how high your Showerhead must be based on the tallest person in your family.
Basically, there four types of shower arms for you to choose from:
- Standard: This type is usually 6” to 8” long and goes on a J-bend shape where it’ll be connected to a Showerhead. It’s easy to install and flexible in style. Conversely, its main setback is that water flow can be restricted or slower.
- Straight: This shower arm is parallel with the previous one without the J-bent shape. The showerhead is installed at a right angle at the end of this shower arm. Also, it’s an excellent choice for modern shower remodels.
- Gooseneck or S-Shaped: This type is gaining popularity among homeowners since it can elevate the height of your Showerhead. It comes pretty usefully for those shower areas with low headroom.
- Ceiling mount: If you want gravity to pull down the water from your showerhead, then going for this shower arm type is best. Also, it works well for your rain showerhead.
Looking for A Certified Shower Bath Remodeling Contractor?
If you still haven’t found a reliable remodeling contractor for your budget shower renovation, then call Fairfax Kitchen and Bath today!
We are a family-owned, licensed, and bonded remodeling company registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our expertise and experience in shower remodeling are proven and tested for many years.
Besides that, we do other relevant tasks and offer the best products for your home remodeling projects. Conversely, you can visit our showroom in Fairfax VA between Mondays to Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm, so you can get inspiration for your shower makeover.
Nevertheless, our designers and project managers can give you a free estimate and design for the possible appearance of your shower bathroom remodeling.
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We went from the 27th of March to the 30th at Smart Industries 2018 tradeshow in Paris. It was our second attendance at a trade show, after the CES in January. Smart Industries is a huge tradeshow dedicated to the future of the industry and especially, the 4.0 industry challenges. Supported by Cap’Tronic, we displayed our expertise in thermal vision and explained to our visitors how powerful thermal imaging could be for several use cases.
A smart and compact thermal endoscope
We took the Smart Industries as an opportunity to introduce for the first time one of our demonstrators. Our smart thermal endoscope was made to inspect hard-to-reach and constraining areas. It is base on a MELEXIS sensor (32*24) and is perfect for task automation, cost reduction and personal safety issues a manufacturer can get. As a demonstrator, it was mainly made to display what we can achieve and how we work. We look forward to doing more exhibitions and to be able to display our upcoming innovations.
You can watch a glimpse of our demonstration to French politics at 2:17min in the video below. All credits belong to DGE.


Superintendent/Director Timothy Broadrick welcomed more than 30 guests into the machine technology shop at Shawsheen Valley Regional Technical High School on Dec. 19 for the rededication of the shop following a capital investment program with funds provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Attendees heard remarks from State Rep. James Miceli, Rep. Kenneth Gordon, Sen. Cindy Friedman, along with Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash. This rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together supporters from the business community as well as academic partners, along with students, faculty, administrators and members of the Shawsheen School Committee.
Ash, along with other speakers from the local legislative delegation, praised the spirit of collaboration and cooperation between the Baker administration and the state legislature hence ensuring funding for programs such as the Workforce Skills capital grant program.
That program provided Shawsheen $495,000 to purchase more than a dozen new pieces of equipment including several state-of-the-art computer numerically controlled machine tools. Two of Shawsheen's machine technology instructors, Larry Retelle and Tony Bazzinotti, were instrumental in providing the technical guidance needed to prepare the grant and complete the renovations.
Students in the machine technology program will now graduate with the skills and experience that will allow them to join the advanced manufacturing workforce.


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