Application Fields: Hand/Power Tools

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Regulator

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The regulator for Turner’s self-igniting torch has a design criteria specifying pressure tightness, strength, cleanliness and metal-chip free, net shape, and cost-effective manufacturing. A screw-machined aluminium or brass regulator was first considered, but both...
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Ratchet Housing

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The goal of product designers for the 1/4 in. air ratchet was to lower product manufacturing costs while improving performance and appearance. The original product design specified an axial assembly–a machined steel head attached by a lock nut to a housing handle....
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Microscan Systems – VS 310 Scanner

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Designers of an ultra-compact scanner needed to reduce the internal envelope. The optics bracket was one component that was reduced in size but increased in functionality. The goal was to design a single mounting bracket that would accommodate a laser module, a...
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Metal Saw Handle Frame

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This product has been created for a top quality, guaranteed-for-life hacksaw. Zinc alloys satisfy the surface coating and the mechanical resistance required for the handle and saw blade guide, with the process economy for a high-quality product on a competitive...
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Lubrication Metering Assembly – Graco, Inc.

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The design requirements for the assembly’s 10-in.-long housing called for non-tapered walls in the meter chamber, allowing free rotation of the metering gears and zero draft in the valve area. Previous designs utilized two aluminum castings requiring secondary...