It's both a coolant and a lubricant. This is one of the variants we use. I think it's 3 parts water, 1 part "secret sauce".
-Matt
Ah, semisynthetic. Back in the early 90s it was made of whale oils with a strong fishy smell.
Gotta love Alu, the blades cut through like a hot knife through butter.
Stephan
PS: Is your machinist allowed to take days off ? If so, I would like to apply for substitution just for a flight ticket Germany <-> USA, a couch and a meal.
150 lbs = 68,0388555 kg that's not that much, would probably still carry this alone. At Krupp I was carrying 100mm x 6m (4" x 20ft) steel rods, I didn't lift them though. They were pulled off the cabinet and layed onto my right shoulder and I was in my early 20s (and my body mass was 100+kg). What do they say: we were young, in need of money ? I didn't had to carry them, that was a "look how tough I am" thing.
Anyways, more pics please, bringing up the memories.
And y'all start cheering your team. They've lost their last match and are now facing Brasil in the quarter finals.
150 lbs = 68,0388555 kg that's not that much, would probably still carry this alone. At Krupp I was carrying 100mm x 6m (4" x 20ft) steel rods, I didn't lift them though. They were pulled off the cabinet and layed onto my right shoulder and I was in my early 20s (and my body mass was 100+kg). What do they say: we were young, in need of money ? I didn't had to carry them, that was a "look how tough I am" thing.
Anyways, more pics please, bringing up the memories.
And y'all start cheering your team. They've lost their last match and are now facing Brasil in the quarter finals.[/
If I am correct, Erich states he carries a 4" X 20 foot length of STEEL barstock on his shoulder----my rough calculations indicate that weighs approx 800 pounds!!---am I missing out on something here or are Germans REALLY the superrace?
Cool, but does it have the "variable" speeds and optional/ random blade ejections that my hack saw has??? Next you'll probably be wanting my infinite axis hand drill too. I'm willing to share.
If I am correct, Erich states he carries a 4" X 20 foot length of STEEL barstock on his shoulder----my rough calculations indicate that weighs approx 800 pounds!!---am I missing out on something here or are Germans REALLY the superrace?
It's not impossible for a very strong person to support this kind of weight standing (after all, a lot of people are supporting 300 lb or more just by standing up). The point about them loading the bar onto his shoulder so he doesn't have to pick it up does make it more plausible.
HOWEVER, doing this would be grounds for instant dismissal at any US facility with a formal safety policy, and asking an employee to do it would be an instant citation for any industry regulated by OSHA. Policies set strict limits on the amount of weight one person is supposed to try to handle without either mechanical or human help -- typically 75 or 100 lb. Even a very strong person can get a hernia with one wrong move handling even "just" 100 lb. (I got mine trying to place a 50 lb weight on top of a hopper as I extended over the edge of a pallet that was 20 ft in the air on a forklift. That's another stupid thing you should never agree to do.)
If you shop at an open warehouse retailer like Home Depot, you'll see stickers on large boxes warning that they are only to be handled by more than one person for this reason.
Cal-OSHA notwithstanding, I'm sure Parallax has strict weight lifting guidelines if only because of workers comp, and the incredibly high cost of insurance after just one or two of these kinds of claims.
0.785 dm² * 60 dm * 7.85 kg/dm³ = 369.735 kg - Righto, never ever I would carry this. That's four times my actual weight. So it must have been a pipe, let's assume 10mm thickness.
0.36 dm² * 0.785 * 60 dm * 7.85 kg/dm³ = 133.1046 kg - Yep, that's it.
Now that 10ft Alu bar
0.785 dm² * 30 dm * 2.7 kg/dm³ = 63.585 kg - That would be possible but my knees would probably sound like a drum box. A standard box of beer (20 glass bottles, 0.5l each) is about 20kg, I still lift & carry two of them.
OK that's a lot more plausible, though still way on the wrong side of every safety policy I've ever been forced to learn so I could get into some place and work there.
I happen to have inherited a "bit" of steel I use for a heavy outdoor table 4 ft x 1 ft x 1 in. That's 1.3m x 30cm x 2.5 cm, OppaErich. It weighs about 130 lb (about 60 kg). I absolutely will not attempt to move it without help. I could probably do it if I really wanted to, but the risk of ending up in the hospital isn't worth it.
Seems to be a great idea to return work back to our home states. Though the only problem I can foresee this causing is a raise in price, raw material not so much but finished projects, as something created overseas can cost 20c to make but can cost $20 in the U.S. to make, though the quality control will be much better.
Though the only problem I can foresee this causing is a raise in price, raw material not so much but finished projects
Hi Dah- Welcome to the Forums!
Yes, that is always a challenge (to keep the price down as low as we can). On many products, you're right - overseas is the only way to go because of the volume and low costs associated with cheaper labor.
However, on lower volume items it's actually less expensive to do them here - aided by our desire to increase our productivity through automation. An example of this is our new Selective Soldering Machine.
On smaller volume items, we eliminate the transit time, communication issues, shipping costs, and can deliver product in a more timely manner.
Add to this the fact that "The Buck Stops Here" - that is to say that, if the product has a problem, we can resolve it quicker because it's designed, built, tested, documented, boxed and shipped right from this building.
Will we ever eliminate overseas production? No, I don't see that happening for a very long time, if ever. It's really a balance - to design cool stuff with quick turn-around and perhaps a limited market size is possible by doing things here.
That being said, in no way are we disparaging the quality or capabilities of any other country - we just find it more convenient and profitable when we can do the "smaller productions" here, locally.
Sorry for the update delays - we're really busy trying to keep up...
The Motor Mount and Wheel Kits (that are part of the Madeusa Robot Base), are comprised of multiple machined pieces. This the beginning of the life cycle for the "drive axel"
We have another (US based) company do the CNC lathing portion of the machining process.
Then we do this:
(Here, Scott is clearing out a finished run and re-loading the "soft jaws" (the fixtures that hold the axles without damage)...
This is the full machining process for a total of (12) completed drive axles. It's a little long, but you can see the whole operation from start to finish...
After this, we send the axles out to another local company for anodizing ...
Well I can see Matt G. is trying to let out all of my secrets through these videos!!!! I may have to do something about that!! HAHA! I am glad you guys are enjoying them!! I apologize for the the amount of time it takes between videos. I will be fixing that as soon as possible. Like Matt said, we have been really busy around here and I am cranking out product like a mad man! I love it though! If you guys have any questions about anything you see feel free to ask and I will help as much as I can!
I'm not from a manufacturing background (all bits and bytes in my professional life). Although I woodwork, metal work and glasswork in my home shop, this is so cool to see on a commercial level.
Don't be too hard on those 3 guys that were needed to move the aluminum. Aluminum is about 5 pounds per cubic foot heavier than concrete. But still, steel is twice as heavy as aluminum per cubit foot.
Once upon a time, I moved 10 ton a day of steel false work on building a 20 floor concrete office building and kept that up for 11 months. Now at 63, I find my knees don't like stairs.
Well I can see Matt G. is trying to let out all of my secrets through these videos!!!! I may have to do something about that!! HAHA! I am glad you guys are enjoying them!! I apologize for the the amount of time it takes between videos. I will be fixing that as soon as possible. Like Matt said, we have been really busy around here and I am cranking out product like a mad man! I love it though! If you guys have any questions about anything you see feel free to ask and I will help as much as I can!
Hey Scott! Welcome to the forums! Make yourself at home here. The people are friendly and will treat you with respect.
I dunno Matt, I might watch that if I was you. Last time I saw Maddie's avatar she was wielding THE PAINTBALL GUN OF DOOMIFICATION. You might want to remember the fate of the targets at UPEW which were cut in half by that thing before risking her ire.
...Maddie...was wielding THE PAINTBALL GUN OF DOOMIFICATION.
Right you are LR.
However, while she's home from college (summer time), I'm her taxi. She's smart enough to know that a 43 mile trip home is not walk-able. I ges that colege do mak a difrence.
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Thank you Sir!
Gotta love Alu, the blades cut through like a hot knife through butter.
Stephan
PS: Is your machinist allowed to take days off ? If so, I would like to apply for substitution just for a flight ticket Germany <-> USA, a couch and a meal.
It's not impossible for a very strong person to support this kind of weight standing (after all, a lot of people are supporting 300 lb or more just by standing up). The point about them loading the bar onto his shoulder so he doesn't have to pick it up does make it more plausible.
HOWEVER, doing this would be grounds for instant dismissal at any US facility with a formal safety policy, and asking an employee to do it would be an instant citation for any industry regulated by OSHA. Policies set strict limits on the amount of weight one person is supposed to try to handle without either mechanical or human help -- typically 75 or 100 lb. Even a very strong person can get a hernia with one wrong move handling even "just" 100 lb. (I got mine trying to place a 50 lb weight on top of a hopper as I extended over the edge of a pallet that was 20 ft in the air on a forklift. That's another stupid thing you should never agree to do.)
If you shop at an open warehouse retailer like Home Depot, you'll see stickers on large boxes warning that they are only to be handled by more than one person for this reason.
-- Gordon
0.36 dm² * 0.785 * 60 dm * 7.85 kg/dm³ = 133.1046 kg - Yep, that's it.
Now that 10ft Alu bar
0.785 dm² * 30 dm * 2.7 kg/dm³ = 63.585 kg - That would be possible but my knees would probably sound like a drum box. A standard box of beer (20 glass bottles, 0.5l each) is about 20kg, I still lift & carry two of them.
OK that's a lot more plausible, though still way on the wrong side of every safety policy I've ever been forced to learn so I could get into some place and work there.
I happen to have inherited a "bit" of steel I use for a heavy outdoor table 4 ft x 1 ft x 1 in. That's 1.3m x 30cm x 2.5 cm, OppaErich. It weighs about 130 lb (about 60 kg). I absolutely will not attempt to move it without help. I could probably do it if I really wanted to, but the risk of ending up in the hospital isn't worth it.
Hi Dah- Welcome to the Forums!
Yes, that is always a challenge (to keep the price down as low as we can). On many products, you're right - overseas is the only way to go because of the volume and low costs associated with cheaper labor.
However, on lower volume items it's actually less expensive to do them here - aided by our desire to increase our productivity through automation. An example of this is our new Selective Soldering Machine.
On smaller volume items, we eliminate the transit time, communication issues, shipping costs, and can deliver product in a more timely manner.
Add to this the fact that "The Buck Stops Here" - that is to say that, if the product has a problem, we can resolve it quicker because it's designed, built, tested, documented, boxed and shipped right from this building.
Will we ever eliminate overseas production? No, I don't see that happening for a very long time, if ever. It's really a balance - to design cool stuff with quick turn-around and perhaps a limited market size is possible by doing things here.
That being said, in no way are we disparaging the quality or capabilities of any other country - we just find it more convenient and profitable when we can do the "smaller productions" here, locally.
-Matt
Sorry for the update delays - we're really busy trying to keep up...
The Motor Mount and Wheel Kits (that are part of the Madeusa Robot Base), are comprised of multiple machined pieces. This the beginning of the life cycle for the "drive axel"
We have another (US based) company do the CNC lathing portion of the machining process.
Then we do this:
(Here, Scott is clearing out a finished run and re-loading the "soft jaws" (the fixtures that hold the axles without damage)...
-Matt
After this, we send the axles out to another local company for anodizing ...
-Matt
We're really big into recycling here. We literally have barrels of aluminum shavings going out of here on a regular basis.
-Matt
I'm not from a manufacturing background (all bits and bytes in my professional life). Although I woodwork, metal work and glasswork in my home shop, this is so cool to see on a commercial level.
Keep up the videos, I find them fascinating!
Thanks, MattG and Parallax!!
Here's some more "mallet"...
Hey all - sorry for the delay in the next step... things are "hoppin' " 'round here!
After the blanks are cut on our big automatic band saw, they're machined into those lovable, adorable "bearing blocks" for the Madeusa drive system...
Two blocks are machined sequentially, during successive steps in the process....enjoy!
-Matt
Once upon a time, I moved 10 ton a day of steel false work on building a 20 floor concrete office building and kept that up for 11 months. Now at 63, I find my knees don't like stairs.
Hey Scott! Welcome to the forums! Make yourself at home here. The people are friendly and will treat you with respect.
Ken Gracey
More compressed air = YAY!!!
Finally got Maddie the Intern to do her job and process this video - it's so hard to find good help these days ;-)
Our Router Table, HDPE, a Vacuum System, and Very Sharp Bits...Enjoy!
-Matt
OH SNAP
I dunno Matt, I might watch that if I was you. Last time I saw Maddie's avatar she was wielding THE PAINTBALL GUN OF DOOMIFICATION. You might want to remember the fate of the targets at UPEW which were cut in half by that thing before risking her ire.
Right you are LR.
However, while she's home from college (summer time), I'm her taxi. She's smart enough to know that a 43 mile trip home is not walk-able. I ges that colege do mak a difrence.
-Matt