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A pulse tool has the speed of an impact wrench with nearly the repeatability of a clutch based shut-off tool. Containing precision-machined parts the pulse unit is a sealed chamber that is filled with a formulated hydraulic fluid. Pulse blades with a custom designed precision roller push the fluid inside the rotating chamber generating hydraulic […]

Overtime, all power tools start to drift out of tolerance. When testing a power tool using a torque tester or reaction style torque sensor, always use a quality joint rate simulator otherwise known as a run down adapter (RDA). The purpose of using a RDA is to simulate the fastening process of a screw. These

For many industries, building a product is only the beginning. In order to compete with other manufacturers creating similar products, it’s essential to be as efficient as possible with your assembly operations. At the same time, many industries require extensive production oversight to comply with regulatory bodies and quality assurance necessities. To meet the demands

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a costly nuisance for electronics manufacturers. After all, both the solid-state electronics being assembled and the human or automated tool assembling it build and carry electrical charges. The release of electricity from one to the other can cause irreparable damage to the electronic part. Even small amounts of static discharge, below

If you’re working in manufacturing or repair, there’s a strong chance you’re already using some variety of torque wrench. In any application where the fastening of bolts and screws is critical—which includes the aerospace, automotive, medical device, electronics, and packaging industries, to name a few—businesses depend on torque tools to deliver the precise amount of

The story of medicine is the story of innovation. We’ve come a long way, from biles and humors to germ theory to modern inoculants, antibacterials, and diagnostic and corrective devices. Our knowledge constantly increases. New discoveries, new plastics for syringes, new composites for prosthetics—sometimes these are best built with new tools. At the same time,