Automation Alternatives recently introduced a fiber laser welding system called RubyLaser that is perfect for joining dissimilar materials. Its spot size is as small as 0.001 to 0.002 in. and fast weld speeds allow the system to deliver high power density. These characteristics make it perfect for welding together materials that are not identical.
Typical materials include stainless steel, titanium, aluminum, nitinol and more.
Read the full article on RubyLaser here.
The acronym SPOT stands for four factors that play a huge role in keeping metalworkers safe while on the job. Here at Sullivan Precision, safety is our first priority. We introduce those four factors here. Continue reading Using SPOT to Ensure Safety on the Job
Metalworking hasn’t always looked like it does now. Continue reading Ancient Metalworking
Is made from a 3-D printer??
Don’t worry, you won’t be eating these 3-D printed apples; rather, they are used to monitor the conditions in which your apples travel from farm to store.
These apples are specifically engineered to match the thermal response of real apples, meaning they will cool at a rate that is within 5% of real apples, compared to the 16% of water-filled fruit simulators. They can be placed among the real apples as they travel from cold stores to ripening facilities to stores.
Ultimately, the novel sensor system provides an improved method to identify any quality issues when transporting fruits. Creators hope to better pinpoint the location and reason for unexpected quality loss.
How do you like them apples?
You can read the original article here.
Taking technology out of the lab and into the world, ETH Zurich is working on the world’s first house made with 3-D printers and robots.
The home will be three stories tall and is expected to be completed next year.
Check out this great video from BBC to learn more.
Engineers at the University of California have created a soft-legged robot whose body is made entirely from 3-D printing. The bases and caps of each leg are solid, metal components, while the length of the leg is soft and helps the robot adapt to move on nearly any terrain.
The hope for these robots is that they will be helpful in search and rescue missions, as well as observing endangered species without disturbing their natural habitat.
What is so cool about this new technology is the ability for a 3-D printer to produce multiple types of material. Shifting from hard material to soft with no gap between them makes the robot more durable and efficient.
Check out the robot in action here.
Written with help from BBC.
Here at Sullivan Corp. we utilize our plasma cutting machines on a large scale, but for those shop owners, do-it-yourselfers and all around hand men and women, here is a great video outlining some tips and tricks when using a personal size plasma cutting machine. This video goes in depth about what materials it can cut, thickness, CNC capabilities and more. Give it a look!
