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Meeting Quality Requirements with Certified Calibration Service 10/27/16 8:15 AM Maxpro Corporation Having this program gives your client assurances that your work will adhere to contract specifications. But establishing a quality program can help you in a few different ways. The government is like any other customer: they expect quality work. In order to meet…

The Advantages of E-RAD Torque Wrenches 9/28/16 8:15 AM Maxpro Corporation Wind turbines require precision tools to operate, and E-RAD’s torque wrenches have become a favorite among professionals in the wind industry. Faster than other traditional methods of bolting Compared to hydraulic torque wrenches, E-RAD decreases tightening times by as much as 300 percent through…

The RAD Torque Gun: Why RAD is the industry leader. 12/29/20 9:46 AM Maxpro Corporation The RAD torque wrench, or “RAD Gun” as it is commonly referred to, has been on the market for over 25 years. RAD has set the standard for the pistol grip, gear box torque tool industry.

Best Quality Control Practices: Highway and Bridge Design 10/9/18 6:31 AM Maxpro Corporation Kelly Kahle remembers driving to a soccer game on that day in Minnesota in August 2007. She remembers the sound of the I-35 bridge rumbling, and the fear and disorientation that came when her section of the bridge began to plummet into…

Mechanical Properties of Steel Bolts 4/10/18 6:05 AM Maxpro Corporation Bolted joint applications are designed to support or transmit some form of externally applied load. When selecting materials, it’s vital to choose according to the mechanical properties of steel bolts. Out of all these properties, tensile strength is perhaps most commonly associated with standard fasteners….

Best Safety Practices for Tower Crane Bolt Torque 11/22/21 8:00 AM Maxpro Corporation Tower cranes perform important work during construction projects and other tasks that require heavy lifting. They can rise hundreds of feet above the ground while their booms can extend more than 200 feet. Their lifting capacities vary with size, but the most…

How To Choose A Quality Mobile Calibration Laboratory 9/29/20 7:45 AM Maxpro Corporation Mobile Calibration is a service that extends beyond your everyday calibration laboratory.

Torque Wrench Calibration: ISO 17025 vs ANSI Z540 6/8/16 9:00 AM Maxpro Corporation The United States uses two national standards for calibration labs: ANSI Z540, which was introduced in 1994, and ISO 17025, which was developed in 1999.  But what sets them apart? Among the differences are the variations in scope and philosophy.  ANSI Z540…

Importance of Planetary Gear Technology in Torque Tools 5/9/17 8:30 AM Maxpro Corporation Planetary gearheads are high-precision, motor-control devices that can generate a significant amount of torque, while offering low backlash and high torsional stillness. Torque tools that use planetary technology have many advantages over impact tools that use a ratcheting action. Among their benefits,…

Checking Your Bolt Torque 6/6/17 8:30 AM Maxpro Corporation Knowing how to check bolt torque is a key ingredient in making sure fasteners don’t fail. There are several ways to determine bolt torque, including torque auditing. As Bill Eccles of Bolt Science writes, there are three ways this can be achieved: The on-torque method –…

Storing a Torque Wrench: Short-Term and Long-Term 4/14/21 5:44 PM Maxpro Corporation Torque wrenches are tough, durable tools, and like any tool, they’ll treat you well if you treat them with proper care. Part of that care includes proper storage. In this blog post, we’ll look at the basics of short-term and long-term torque wrench…

What is a RAD gun? 7/30/20 8:15 AM Maxpro Corporation An Army mechanic, a wind turbine worker and a construction foreman sit down to talk about their jobs. Even though they work in different fields, they discover they all have something in common: the need for accurate, durable torque tools. It’s for this reason that…

New Pneumatic Bolt Tightening Kit from RAD Torque 11/2/16 8:16 AM Maxpro Corporation Regular readers of this blog know that we’ve spent a lot of time discussing the benefits of the various tools made by RAD Torque Systems. Today we’ll continue that trend by looking at one of RAD’s latest offerings, the 15DX-NX Tool Kit….

Industrial Bolting Tool Applications for the Wind Turbine Industry 9/7/16 9:00 AM Maxpro Corporation The wind turbine industry is going to take off over the next few decades. According to projections from the U.S. Dept. of Energy, total wind power capacity will increase from 113.43 gigawatts in 2020 to 404.25 gigawatts by 2050. And that’s…

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31st October 2013 Infinity Stop uses different mediums that inspire their stunning jewellery pieces. Read on to find out more about the artist, Alek Lindus and her work… When did you first start making your jewellery, and who or what inspired you to begin? I started making jewellery 5 years ago – out of a…

30th May 2019 Horology is the study and science of time and timekeeping, and horologists study this timekeeping in clocks, watches and chronometers. Restoration, preservation, repair and the ‘making of’ are all skills that a talented horologist needs to learn. If you desire to become a master watchmaker or an antique clock restorer then you…

6th June 2012 Lyn Waddington made this motherboard ring by cutting out the discs using our 18mm core drill bit, then smoothed off the edges with our 600 grit flat diamond file and then set in resin before mounting.

27th March 2014 John Vinzant from Indiana, USA, recently told us about how he recycled some old tungsten Carbide Graver’s with the help of a Diamond Grinding wheel and a homemade jig. Here’s what John has to say… “I recently purchased a really nice carbide graver from you. It was nice to work with a…