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Friction Welding - Meeting Pump Shaft Manufacturing Challenges

Today challenges material price versus performance in pump shaft manufacturing have gotten tougher with each price increase for raw materials. Friction welding as a way to reduce costs is a viable option for design engineering and new product development.

From American Friction Welding 16 Feb 2009

Friction Welding - Cost Savings and Features the Food Industry

The challenges of material price versus performance in food manufacturing equipment have gotten tougher with each price increase for raw materials. Friction welding as a way to reduce costs is a viable option for design engineering and new product development.

From American Friction Welding 16 Feb 2009

Automatic Oil Viscosity Analyzer - Accurate and Repeatable Testing Using the Spectro-Visc Automatic Viscometer

In order to maximize sample throughput, used oil analysis laboratories often reduce run times for viscosity measurements. In this article, viscosity standards and a used oil sample were analyzed on the Spectro-Visc Automatic Viscometer in order to demonstrate performance at reduced run times.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 16 Feb 2009

Wear Particle Analysis - Interpretation of Wear Metal Data for In-Service Oil Analysis Using the Spectroil Optical Spectrometer

In an in-service oil analysis program, lubricating oil is used as a diagnostic medium because as it circulates through an oil-wetted system, it carries with it debris from wearing surfaces, as well as contaminants from internal and external sources.The analysis of the in-service lubricant is then used to determine the condition of the system.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 16 Feb 2009

Wear Particle Analysis - Establishing Dynamic Equilibrium Using LaserNet Fines Dynamic Limit Calculator

The fundamental premise of machine condition monitoring by wear particle analysis is that an abnormal wear mode causes an increase in the size and concentration of wear particles above a previously defined baseline. LaserNet Fines is the ideal tool to establish dynamic equilibrium concentration.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 13 Feb 2009

Wear Particle Analysis - LaserNet Fines Particle Counting and Shape Reproducibility

As a particle shape classifier, the LNF provides the user with shape recognition of all particle greater than 20 µm by using a neural network. As a particle counter, the LNF processes and stores thousands of images to obtain good counting statistics.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 12 Feb 2009

Particle Counting - LaserNet Fines Reproducibility and Repeatability Test Using Medium Test Dust

The reproducibility and repeatability of the LaserNet Fines is very good on samples with particles of varying size ranges. The relative standard deviation is excellent when there are large numbers of particles in a size range.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 12 Feb 2009

IR Spectroscopy - A Review of the Features of the FluidScan Handheld Lubricant Condition Monitor

The FluidScan Lubricant Condition Monitor is applicable to any mechanical system where unexpected downtime is unacceptable. It enables operators of any large industrial system, to establish predictive maintenance programs based on oil condition.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 11 Feb 2009

IR Spectroscopy - Use of FluidScan IR Spectroscopy in Detecting Lubricant Mix-Up

The FluidScan analyzes lubricants and fluids using infrared spectroscopy, a technique that has found wide acceptance as a primary test for contamination and degradation. The test results show that the FluidScan has the capability of detecting lubricant mix-ups.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 11 Feb 2009

Lubricant Condition Monitoring Using FluidScan IR Spectroscopy - Determining Lubricant Degradation by Total Acid Number (TAN) or Oxidation

FluidScan's ability to determine lubricant degradation as compared to wet chemical titration is the subject of this application note. The test results show that the FluidScan has the capability of providing high quality analytical results for in-service lubricant degradation.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 11 Feb 2009

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

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Latest Articles

Friction Welding - Meeting Pump Shaft Manufacturing Challenges

Friction Welding - Cost Savings and Features the Food Industry

Automatic Oil Viscosity Analyzer - Accurate and Repeatable Testing Using the Spectro-Visc Automatic Viscometer

Wear Particle Analysis - Interpretation of Wear Metal Data for In-Service Oil Analysis Using the Spectroil Optical Spectrometer

Wear Particle Analysis - Establishing Dynamic Equilibrium Using LaserNet Fines Dynamic Limit Calculator

Wear Particle Analysis - LaserNet Fines Particle Counting and Shape Reproducibility

Particle Counting - LaserNet Fines Reproducibility and Repeatability Test Using Medium Test Dust

IR Spectroscopy - A Review of the Features of the FluidScan Handheld Lubricant Condition Monitor

IR Spectroscopy - Use of FluidScan IR Spectroscopy in Detecting Lubricant Mix-Up

Lubricant Condition Monitoring Using FluidScan IR Spectroscopy - Determining Lubricant Degradation by Total Acid Number (TAN) or Oxidation

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

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