Published Articles

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• Economical drying by controlled-airflow air wipes
  By Joseph F. Snee (.pdf file, 28 K)
  
  This paper will discuss the drying of extruded products by use of air wipes which operate on the principle of controlled air flow. These air wipes, which use compressed air, are compared to other types of drying apparatus with respect to energy costs and the savings to be derived.
  

• Reclamation of cable conductors for re-jacketing
  By Joseph F. Snee (.pdf file, 76 K)
  
  This paper will discuss the savings, which can be realized by being able to remove defective cable jackets, without damage to the interior core and thus be in a position to re-jacket the product. In so doing, the manufacturer will avoid wasting materials and labor used to produce the conductor. Secondary applications include upgrade of scrap for reclamation and removal of curing jackets.

• Specifying spoolers
  By James F. Bryant (.pdf file, 40 K)
  
  This paper will discuss considerations in choosing an efficient and cost-effective spooling system that is properly outfitted and sized to the application. Cost, spool size, speed, tension and other variables that effect machine operation and efficiency will be discussed in detail. Specialized product applications for inspection, flaw detection and quality control are presented to address various process requirements.
  

• Selecting a tube bending machine
  By Terry Chwalk (.pdf file, 56 K)
  
  This paper will discuss important considerations in choosing a CNC tube bending machine. Material configurations, programming issues, tooling and capability issues, and maintenance and repeatability factors are addressed in detail. Specific features and advantages of Huestis Industrial's range of tube bending machines is presented with applied applications that depict various machine capabilities.