By Michael Jermann, Assistant Editor DEWALT’s lead design engineer for drills was tasked with designing a high power right angle drill that is lightweight, compact, and portable. As is common with hand power tools, the goal with the design was to maximize performance while minimizing the size of the tool. The design would incorporate a…
SPIROL’s Next Generation Model DP Drilling and Pinning Machine
SPIROL International is pleased to announce the release of the next generation Model DP Drilling and Pinning Machine. The Model DP is a self-contained vertical drilling and pinning machine that eliminates the requirement for manufacturers to maintain tight tolerances and precision drill individual components to ensure that the holes are to the correct size and…
SPIROL Develops Manual Pin Inserter Capable of High Insertion Forces
SPIROL announced the release of a new highly versatile Pin Installation Machine. The Model PMH is ideally suited for low to moderate volume levels of production that require high insertion force. This exceptionally flexible machine easily accommodates quick changeovers through simply changing the pin driving chuck and replacing the fixture at the base of the…
SPIROL Releases New Version of Precision Machined Nut Catalog
SPIROL has released the newest version of our Precision Machined Nut catalog. This new catalog details the differences between Machined Nuts and Stamped Nuts, and demonstrates through Engineering Case Studies when a precision part would be beneficial. In addition, it contains the specifications for all 11 standard series of Nuts – as well as a description of the special variations…
Heat Versus Ultrasonic Installation
by Christopher G. Jeznach, Application Engineer, SPIROL International Corp. Thermoplastic insert parts can be installed using heat or ultrasonic methods. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each approach. As the use of plastic parts has increased in a number of industries, fastening methods have become increasingly important. When screws or bolts are…
Insertion quill key to proper coiled-spring pin installation
When installing Coiled Spring Pins, the installation tool, often called a “quill,” should be large enough to cover the entire end of the Coiled Pin. The quill should be sized such that it pushes on all five coils simultaneously throughout the entire installation process. Otherwise, the pin will be difficult – if not impossible –…
SPIROL Receives 2012 General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award
SPIROL Industries Ltd. is pleased to announce the receipt of General Motors 2012 Supplier Quality Excellence Award. GM’s Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs), Design and Manufacturing Engineers and other personnel from using plants were all surveyed and statistics for quality performance in areas of line interruptions, recalls, and corrective actions were used to support the presentation…
New Ways to Fasten
Reprint Info >> As design methods evolve, the fasteners and joining tools available to you change too. Here’s a look at some of the newer offerings. The methods and products available to attach two pieces of a design together are multiple and varied to meet nearly every conceivable need. However, new needs constantly arise. Today’s…