added about 50kg and allowed the slitter, which has narrow tines, to penetrate to its full 7.5in. potential in most conditions. In addition to being very cost effective the machine is fast to operate and all (18) fairways can be slit in a single day. It is also very robustly constructed and has a good working width. Slitting is carried out once or twice a month in winter, but only in summer if ...

Mathematical models for optimization can help companies optimizing their production and planning processes and therefore to reduce costs and increase quality. But applying such models effectively is challenging. Developers need expertise in mathematics and skills in software development to implement them. Furthermore optimization algorithms are inherently computationally very intensive. Paralle...

This study outlines the recent developments in metal forming processes, focusing mainly on shearing process. A summary of background process is given to give perspective how such a has changed over time. It explains what operations are and operated forming. While also outlining difference between shearing, slitting, punching, notching, blanking advantages disadvantages detailed. Different types...

AIM The analysis of possible mechanisms of repair failure is a necessary instrument and the best way to decrease the recurrence rate and improve the overall results. Avoiding historical errors and learning from the reported pitfalls and mistakes helps to standardize the relatively new laparoscopic techniques of trans-abdominal preperitoneal and total extraperitoneal. MATERIALS AND METHODS The...

Neutron diffraction measurements have been performed to determine the full residual stress tensor along the expected crack path in an austenitic stainless steel (Esshete 1250) compact tension weld specimen. A destructive slitting method was then implemented on the same specimen to measure the stress intensity factor profile associated with the residual stress field as a function of crack length...

Allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) is a condition that has an allergic basis caused by exposure to fungi in the sinonasal tract leading to chronic inflammation. Despite standard treatment modalities, which typically include surgery and medical management of allergies, patients still have a high rate of recurrence. Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) has been used as adjuvant treatment for AFS. Evide...