TPT May 2017

T E CHNOLOG Y

Flexibility aids clamping force readings FORCE Products offers the Force Gauge tool with greater flexibility for gathering actual lb/tonnage force data from many shop floor situations.

The rugged, lightweight handheld instrument features an anodised aluminium body and a hexagonal shape that allows for three-point or two-point linear force readings. The large-diameter gauge face reads direct lb of force exerted in the situation being analysed. For a quick and easy way to know precisely the clamping force in a three- jaw lathe chuck setup, the hydraulic pressure gauge on the machine tool will not deliver a close repeatable value immediately at the jaw/part contact point. This feature saves time and reduces scrap, and allows quick re-setup of a repeating job where an out-of-round condition is not acceptable. Tapped holes on each of the six faces (monitor armature included) allow for direct mounting into a static setup such as the end of a hydraulic press arbor, to give the operator an accurate direct force reading.

The Force Gauge

The gauge is available in three different psi ranges: 0 to 1,000; 0 to 5,000; and 0 to 15,000. American Workholding Inc – USA Email: b5678v77@gmail.com

Coil end joiners completed for USA tube producer

strip clamps and an HMI with recipe storing and recall. The strip specifications for the second machine are 10" to 40" width, 0.065" to 0.5" wall thickness, and carbon steel with 90,000 psi shear strength. All Royalton coil end joiners are fully tested with weld samples and charts supplied to the customer to reduce start up and training time on site. All of the company’s equipment is manufactured in the USA. Royalton Industries, Inc – USA Fax: +1 440 748 9800 Email: info@royaltonindustries.com Website: www.royaltonindustries.com

ROYALTON Industries has shipped two coil end joiners for a large tube and pipe producer in the USA. The first machine was designed with dual MIG torches to reduce the overall weld time, as well as hydraulic cylinder powered edge guides, powered camber compensation, entry and exit strip clamps and an HMI with recipe storing and recall. The strip specifications for the first machine are 20.5" to 50.5" width, 0.075" to 0.375" wall thickness, and carbon steel with 90,000 psi shear strength. The second machine was designed with a single MIG torch, hydraulic cylinder powered edge guides, powered camber compensation, entry and exit

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