Senior Editor Christopher J. McCauley said “The 29th edition brings together volumes of information and data gathered, revised and improved upon by experts throughout manufacturing. It’s extraordinarily comprehensive yet easy to use. MH provides mechanical and manufacturing engineers, designers, draftsmen, toolmakers and machinists with a broad range of material from basic to highly advanced.”

Extensive Updates and 90 New Pages At ~2,800 pages, the 29th edition includes 90 new pages since the prior edition. It is offered in a Toolbox Edition as well as Large Print and CD-ROM editions. New content includes the following:

• Micromachining section
• Expanded content on hole coordinate calculations
• Introduction to Metrology (the science of measurement)
• Additional content in:
• Sheet metal and presses
• Shaft alignment
• Ttaps and tapping
• Helical coil screw thread inserts
• Solid geometry
• Differentiating bolts and screws
• Statistics
• Calculating thread dimensions
• Keys and keyways
• Miniature screws
• Metric screw threads
• Fluid mechanics.

Numerous sections have been thoroughly refreshed, reworked or renovated, including:

• Mathematics
• Mechanics and Strength of Materials
• Properties of Materials
• Dimensioning
• Gaging and Measuring
• Machining Operations
• Manufacturing Process
• Fasteners
• Threads and Threading
• Machine Elements

McCauley said “Metric content has been dramatically expanded. Wherever practical, metric units are listed adjacent to customary U.S. units. And, many formulas now offer equivalent metric expressions. Frequent examples have been added.” The design and typography has also improved with expanded tables of contents for each section fine-tuned to make it easier to locate information. The typography for tables and equations has been updated and reset. And, a large number of illustrations have been redrawn for enhanced clarity .

About Machinery’s Handbook
Machinery’s Handbook remains the world’s most popular reference work in metalworking, design, engineering and manufacturing facilities. It is in broad use in technical schools and colleges throughout the world. It is universally acknowledged as an extraordinary authoritative, comprehensive and practical tool, providing users with the most fundamental and essential aspects of sophisticated manufacturing practices. The 29th Edition of the “Bible of the Metalworking Industries” is the essential reference for mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial engineers, designers, draftsmen, toolmakers, machinists, engineering and technology students, and the serious home hobbyist. The storied history of MH is detailed at industrialpress/resource/history.

About Industrial Press
Privately held Industrial Press publishes Machinery’s Handbook and leading technical books for manufacturing science and technology. Founded in 1883, IP’s singular mission is the acquisition, development and sustained publication of technical books and references that strive for success in industrial education as they aid pragmatic day-day operations across all manufacturing disciplines. These books enjoy broad popularity in trade schools and college classrooms as well as on factory and shop floors around the world. Industrial Press seeks new book proposals from subject-matter experts who are prepared to offer a strong, well-articulated message. Our legendary Machinery’s Handbook remains industry’s most comprehensive technical reference. Industrial Press is located at 989 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018. The firm’s website is located at industrialpress.com.

Morgan Thermal Ceramics announces the availability of its high-strength, low cement range of refractory monolithic lining materials ideal for demanding, high temperature applications in the metals, incineration, power generation and minerals processing markets. The full range of products includes Tri-Mor^® Morflo^® low cement castable and Tri-Mor® Higun® low cement gunning materials. They offer excellent resistance to chemical attack and abrasion, combining the traditional high performance qualities of high fired brick with the ease of installation of a refractory castable.

These advanced materials are ideal for use in forge furnaces, rotary kilns, rotary hearths, pusher furnaces, skid kid pipe protections, and troughs for molten copper. The availability of the full range of products offers significant benefits, as walls and floors can be lined with the Morflo® castable material, while roofs can be gunned with the complementary Higun® material.

The Tri-Mor® Morflo® low cement castable materials feature high fluidity for ease of placement without any impact on strength. They can be installed in tough to place furnace areas with minimal vibration. They are available in two temperature grades – Tri-Mor® Morflo® 160 is rated to 2912°F (1600°C), while Tri-Mor® Morflo® 170 is rated for 3092°F (1700°C).

Tri-Mor® Higun® low-cement gunning materials, designed to be installed using conventional gunite equipment, combines the superior physical properties of a low-cement monolithic with the placement advantages of a gunning material. They are available in two temperature grades – Tri-Mor® Higun® 160 rated to 2912°F (1600°C) grade and Tri-Mor® Higun® 170 rated up to 3092°F (1700°C).

Along with a complete range of refractory monolithic products, Morgan Thermal Ceramics also offers expert engineering design support, with professionals who can recommend high performance, cost effective products and designs for specific applications.

For further information, please contact:
Kristin Nugent, Tel: 617-367-0100 ext. 148
Email: kristin.nugent@mgr1.com

Wendy Evans, Tel: +1 706 796 4200
Email:  wendy.evans@morganplc.com

About Morgan Thermal Ceramics
Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced heat insulation products which are used to help reduce energy consumption in a range of industrial processes, from iron and steel production to power generation, and specialized structural fire protection. Key products include Superwool®, the leading low bio-persistent insulating fiber, insulating firebricks (IFBs) and a range of monolithic materials.  The business employs some 3,000 people in more than 50 locations worldwide, with manufacturing sites in 25 countries.

Morgan Thermal Ceramics is a business within the Morgan Ceramics Division of The Morgan Crucible Company plc. Morgan Crucible is an advanced materials company that provides technically complex, bespoke solutions to its customers, enabling them to address global trends such as energy demand, healthcare and environmental sustainability. It has a world leading position in its target niche markets within sectors that include power generation, petrochemical, medical, aerospace and defense. Morgan Crucible has operations in more than 50 countries, including a significant and fast growing presence in the dynamic growth economies of the world such as China, India and Brazil. Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and it is a member of the FTSE 250 index. Further information is available at www.morgancrucible.com.

The ÖLFLEX® VFD XL has been designed to perform in harsh conditions. It meets UL Oil Resistance I and II standards. It also thrives in low temperatures and has passed UL -25C Cold Impact and -40C Cold Bend tests, while the maximum continuous use temperature is 90C.

Designed with Class 5 conductor stranding, which meets both European and North American standards, ÖLFLEX® VFD XL has a 14% or larger CMA than a comparable AWG cable which contributes to a low DC resistance, making ÖLFLEX® VFD XL well suited to long cable runs.

John Gavilanes, Director of Engineering, reports, “Nowadays, variable frequency drives often serve in
precision process control applications, and when systems fail, they can cause hours or even days of lost productivity. Our engineering team has recently taken steps to develop a solutions to improve drive reliability with our latest product innovation.”

ÖLFLEX® VFD XL uses a cross-linked polyethylene insulation which enhances electrical properties and allows the cable to withstand voltage spikes, inrush currents and other electrical disruptions that damage motor cables.

Recommended applications include any VFD drive and motor connections for web presses, HVAC systems, conveyors and many other industrial machines and systems. ÖLFLEX® VFD XL has UL and CSA TC approvals.

For more information and complete technical specifications, visit www.lappgroup.com

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Kelley’s career diversity ranges from utility subsurface installation services to enhanced oil well drilling technology to new developments in supercomputers. He has spent more than 30 years as an engineer for a variety of global high-tech industries and has earned 15 patents in a variety of technical applications. His most recent patent came in late 2011 for air conditioning systems for computer systems and associated methods.

“Our talented engineering team is constantly developing new and improved abrasive waterjet technologies to meet the diverse and ever changing needs of manufacturers worldwide,” said Dr. John Cheung, CEO of OMAX Corporation. “Because innovation is at the core of everything we do, we are extremely excited to have Mr. Kelley as part of our team. His engineering expertise and proven successes will be a great asset to us and our customers.”

Before joining OMAX, Kelley spent 13 years as a senior mechanical engineering manager for Cray, Inc., a company that designs and manufactures world-class supercomputers. In this position, he conceptualized and orchestrated the company’s first commercial research and development contract, and developed an innovative two-phase cooling system, allowing the world’s most powerful computer to save 1MW of power. Kelley was Cray’s only hardware engineer to meet for six consecutive years with key customers at the International Supercomputing Convention, the world’s oldest and one of the most important conferences for the high-performance computing community.

Prior to Cray, Inc., Kelley was the founding engineer for the start-up UTILX Corp. and was involved in the concept and commercialization through an initial public stock offering of proprietary technology used to install underground utilities without surface restoration. He also was director of engineering for FlowDril Corp., where he promoted leading-edge designs and analysis for high-pressure technology for the oil and gas drilling industry.

About OMAX
Headquartered in Kent, Washington, OMAX® Corporation is the global leader in abrasivejet machining. Each OMAX JetMachining® system is powered by the company’s innovative control software, bringing affordable abrasivejet technology to an expanding and diverse group of industries. For more information on OMAX products and accessories, contact Sandra McLain at 800-838-0343, or visit www.omax.com.

Chip Shields are a durable polycarbonate shield that protects operators from flying debris often associated with blowing chips off machined parts. Chip Shields are great for keeping coolant from splashing everywhere during drying operations. Chip Shields are available to fit the Safety Air Guns you currently have in use.

EXAIR’s Safety Air Guns use engineered air nozzles for high performance and safety – designed to maximize entrainment of room air while minimizing compressed air consumption. The Precision Safety Air Gun is extremely lightweight and the most comfortable to operate during periods of extended use. The Heavy Duty and Soft Grip Safety Air Guns have a durable cast aluminum body for rugged industrial use. All are available with extension pipes and Chip Shields.  Prices start at $76.

For more information contact:
EXAIR Corporation
11510 Goldcoast Dr.
Cincinnati, OH  45249-1621
Phone: (800) 903-9247
Fax: (513) 671-3363
E-mail: techelp@exair.com
www.exair.com/cs.htm

SECAUCUS, NJ (Aug. 10, 2011) – Continuing its commitment to providing the safest, most efficient and ergonomically designed power tools, Panasonic today announced the introduction of a new cordless 14.4V Cordless shut-off tool (EYFMA1P) for general assembly and large machinery manufacturers. The latest addition to the Panasonic family of professional assembly tools, the EYFMA1P 14.4V Cordless shut-off tool offers improved efficiency, through enhanced torque control. The innovative power tool reaches torques up to 100Nm with no kickback, a first in the industry.  It will be available in September via select Panasonic Assembly tool dealers

Weighing just 3.3 pounds, the new Cordless shut-off tool  incorporates a high capacity 14.4V 3.3Ah Li-ion battery pack and offers the durability of a brushless motor and hybrid switch.  The  EYFMA1P allows a facility to lower their carbon footprint by  reducing the number of air tools in operation.

Features include:

• Tightening Confirmation Lamp that provides precise information – green light indicates tightening is finished; red light – tightening not complete.
• Quality control by data transmission system
• Torque control with torque adjustments and low battery shut down
• Retightening prevention function
• Durability with brushless motor and hybrid switch

“The introduction of the new Cordless shut-off tool maintains Panasonic’s dedication to producing power tools that meet very stringent, high standards of excellent performance,” said John Olson, Panasonic’s Industrial Sales Manager. “Safety for the worker, ease of use and high productivity has always been Panasonic’s priorities and the new Cordless shut-off tool, like the recently introduced high-torque assembly tools, meets those established standards. This unique power tool is ideally suited for general assembly and large machinery manufacturers.”

For more information on the 14.4V Cordless shut-off tool visit the Panasonic Power Tools website at www.panasonic.com/industrialtools.

Windsor CT (news embargo until May 15^th, 2012) – Walter Surface Technologies announces the launch of the improved longer life ENDURO-FLEX finishing disc for metal finishing applications. “We are proud to bring to market a true breakthrough. Through our in-depth industry knowledge and creative research, we have been able to introduce this remarkable trail-blazing product,” says Timothy Houghton, President and COO of Walter Surface Technologies International.

A DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENT IN PRODUCTIVITY
Developed by Walter Surface Technologies, the improved ENDURO-FLEX disc features a totally new design and flap configuration with an exclusive cloth and abrasive composition. Patented backing can be trimmed down adding total longevity to the product. This breakthrough innovation offers a more consistent surface finish, and most importantly, removes more material. A 5-inch disc with Grit 40 removes up to 2,500 grams over its lifespan – performance is comparable in other disc sizes and different grit sizes.

New Walter Enduro-Flex is highest performer where longevity and cost reduction are main goals.

Longevity of the new design lowers costs. Overall this results in less disc changeovers as well as less waste over the long-term, making it the ideal solution for finishing steel and stainless steel, aluminum, and other alloys.  To view a product demo, click here.

About WALTER – 60 years of success
Walter Surface Technologies a privately held company with its US headquarters in Windsor, Connecticut has been a leader in surface treatment technologies for 60 years, and has been providing high productivity abrasives, power tools, tooling, chemical tools and environmental solutions for the metal working industry. Founded in Montreal in 1952, the company is now established in 7 countries throughout North America, South America and Europe. For additional information: www.walter.com

The MicroProf is the successful model from the FRT metrology tool family and is in use more than 400-fold in the industrial sector. In time for the Control show, the leading trade fair for industrial metrology in Germany, FRT is presenting the new version of the internationally established multisensor measuring device. The MicroProf excels in its ease of operation with very high reliability of the measurements.

Higher scanning speed and new measurement options

The latest version of this workhorse appeals by its many improvements and further developments of the tried and trusted technology. The new MicroProf generation is equipped with a wider range of travel of the scanning table, a higher scanning speed, vibration damping as serial equipment, production-oriented housing with a control console and monitor arm and a whole lot more. Furthermore, the CWL topography sensor employed as standard has been upgraded to 4 kHz. This allows achievement of markedly shorter measuring times. The software for automated measurement and analysis has also been completely revised and offers additional new measurement options in addition to increased user-friendliness.

Equipped for individual measurement tasks

Importance has been attached to even greater modularity in the latest MicroProf. This directly benefits the customer. The additional equipment and also retrofitting of the most diverse multisensory configurations is now even easier to perform. FRT supplies a wide selection of point sensors, field of view sensors, film thickness sensors and even a scanning force microscope (AFM) for this purpose in order to cover the customers’ individual measurement requirements. The device can even be upgraded at the customer’s premises to TTV metrology according to the currently applicable SEMI standards. In this case, a second CWL sensor is incorporated which measures the components to be investigated from underneath in parallel with the current measurement. Furthermore, the surface measuring device can likewise be retrofitted on site at the customer’s premises with a complete wafer handling module for automatic loading (MHU).

Fries Research & Technology GmbH – the art of metrology

Fries Research & Technology GmbH (FRT) supplies 3D surface metrology for research and production. With micro- and nanometer resolution, the non-contact and non-destructive measuring systems which have received many awards, measure optionally fully automatic data, topography, structure, step height, roughness, wear, thickness variation, film thickness and many other parameters.

More than 400 units are in use worldwide in companies from the automotive, semiconductor, optical, solar/photovoltaic and other sectors. FRT maintains subsidiaries in the USA, China and Switzerland as well as a sales and service network in the USA, Asia and Europe.

Extremely durable and ideal for heavy work conditions, the Rough Rider Grain Leather Double Palm Gloves feature Safety Cuffs for easy on and off, heavy canvas backs and rubberized cuffs.  Additionally, the glove is available with a longer Gauntlet cuff for jobs where additional forearm protection is needed.

For more information on these or any of Galeton’s gloves or work gear, please visit www.galeton.com and search item 11263.

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Since 1908, Galeton has been a leading supplier of fine quality gloves and work gear at great prices for manufacturing, commercial industry, construction, contractors , as well as federal, state and local government facilities. Built around its catalog, website, unique product line, and legendary customer service, the company continues to expand to meet the growing needs of its customers.

Not only does Galeton offer a wide variety of gloves ranging from premium quality to economy-line, but its 164 page catalog features a broad selection of exclusive brands and unique products.  Their wide selection also includes high visibility work wear, disposable apparel, coveralls, safety glasses, work boots, fall protection gear,  coats,  hard hats, respiratory, hearing and face protection, as well as other personal protection and safety equipment items – all designed to help keep the worker safe, comfortable and productive on the job. Products are also available from their easy-to-use website: www.galeton.com.

For more information or a FREE catalog call Galeton at 1-800-221-0570, fax 1-800-322-2003 or go to www.galeton.com

AMES, Iowa, USA, May 1, 2012 – Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE:SHS)
Sauer-Danfoss is pleased to introduce the new PLUS+1^TM compliant DP600LX Series Mobile Machine Displays. Designed to meet the increasing demands of electronic system control and monitoring, the series provides mobile off-highway machine OEMs with next-generation color and monochrome graphical displays for both in-cab and open-air applications. The DP600LX, DP610LX and DP620LX displays feature a more powerful processor, a new operating system, enhanced industry-leading viewability and new features compared to previous models.

“Demand for state-of-the art off-highway machine information displays continues to rise,” said Joseph P. Maher, Product Marketing Manager of Electronic Components at Sauer-Danfoss. “The advanced Sauer-Danfoss PLUS+1 compliant DP600LX Series Mobile Machine Displays provide rugged, high-performing, cost-efficient solutions that increase operator productivity — making them ideal for vehicle applications seeking differentiation.

“The DP600LX Series offers not only a robust display platform for the future, but also backward compatibility for existing applications.”

‘New Engine Under the Hood’
Sauer-Danfoss DP600LX Series models are high-resolution, transflective thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal displays with eight soft keys and six buttons for navigation. Each display is user-programmable with PLUS+1 GUIDE (graphical user integrated development environment).

Driving the new mobile machine displays is a new ARM-11 processor that provides greater responsiveness and faster screen data updates than its predecessor. Utilizing multimedia capability and 532MHz clock speed, the new processor performs 10 times faster. Graphics update two to three times faster and application execution is five to 10 times quicker. The new processor is capable of supporting higher screen resolution, offering the opportunity for future development.

DP600LX Series displays run on a versatile Linux^TM operating system, the recognized industry standard for displays. Linux allows use of the screen editor in the Sauer-Danfoss GUIDE tool chain or an alternative screen editor.

“The ARM-11 processor is like a new engine under the hood, powering the DP600LX Series displays to optimal performance,” Maher said. “The smooth new operating system serves as the transmission, helping the operator maximize the efficiency of electronic system control and monitoring.”

The LCD, enclosure design, screen resolution and screen editor are similar to previous models, enabling backward compatibility.

Industry-Leading Viewability
Sauer-Danfoss has enhanced viewability that was already best-in-class, incorporating 15-bit true color and optional optically bonded LCD/lens technology into the DP600LX Series. Available with DP600LX and DP610LX models, optically bonded LCD/lens technology enhances clarity, increases sunlight visibility and prevents fogging by eliminating the air gap between the lens and the LCD module.

“We took industry-leading viewability and made it even better,” Maher said. “The DP600LX Series displays feature sharper color that is clear and legible in sunlight and bright and powerful at night for maximum viewability.”

New Features
DP600LX Series models include two external video inputs for providing system overview. The series has the new capability of supporting both NTSC and PAL video feeds, offering global compatibility with regional formats and cameras.

Additional new key features include:

• USB host support that allows the download of machine application log data to a USB memory stick (GUIDE 5.0 required)
• A wider voltage range (9 to 70 Vdc)
• Increased input/output functionality with software-controlled multifunction inputs (digital, analogue, frequency, current)
• 16 MB of application and logging memory for increased capacity to store machine operating data

The new color graphical displays join the flexible, powerful, expandable and growing PLUS+1^TM family of mobile machine management products that integrate seamlessly with other Sauer-Danfoss PLUS+1 products. This synergy among components enables accelerated mobile machinery development and ultimately maximizes machine productivity and operator comfort.

DP600LX Series displays include robust mechanical, electrical and environmental specifications that meet the harsh operating conditions found in mobile machine applications.

About Sauer-Danfoss
Sauer-Danfoss Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of engineered hydraulic and electronic systems and components for use primarily in applications of mobile equipment. Sauer-Danfoss, with 2011 revenues of approximately $2.1 billion, has sales, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities in Europe, the Americas, and the Asia-Pacific region.

More details online at www.sauer-danfoss.com