Arc Flash

Arc Flash changes are coming. Check this out. As some of you know, we are seeing some of our customers buy into Arc Flash procedures in a big way (GE , ATK, SCE, Solar ). Here is a little video showing a 12 cycle flash, presumably at 480VAC.

http://www.gereports.com/shock-and-awe-ge-unveils-arc-flash-explosion-blocker/

Pinch milling

This is way cool. A good argument for upgrading the entire machine.



Pinch milling

Fanuc Update

I have been reading Fanuc brochures today and thought I'd share a couple that everyone should take a look at. We've been told that the Fanuc 16/18/21 series is ending soon. Fanuc's entire CNC product line will consist of the 0 and 30/31/32 series. Here are the links:
http://www.fanuc.co.jp/en/product/catalog/pdf/FS0i-D(E)_v02_s.pdf
http://www.fanuc.co.jp/en/product/catalog/pdf/FS30i-A(E)_v06_s.pdf

There are several other interesting links there too, but these should be first. As you all know, we tend to work on older equipment, but we'll be seeing these soon enough.

The 0 control has become a real powerhouse.