Customized Drilling Solutions

Ideal for aluminum and steel, tubular and flat bar materials, Hymark's Kentucky Gauge KDP drilling machine increases your efficiency in producing quality finished parts. With the Autodrill's two speed stroke control and varying horse power options, Hymark can also provide special features to customize your drilling solutions.
GAUGE
• Rack and pinion drive with linear encoder
• Controller with program memory & PC download
• Pusher or Stop operation, Semi or Fully automatic
• Repeatability of +/-0.001"
DRILL• Two speed stroke control
• Variable drill feed control
• Thrust forces to 450 lbs on shop air
• Maximum input torque: 80 in-lbs
• Clean hole breakthrough
• Proximity sensors for end of stroke
• Jacobs spindle #33 (5/8-16 and 3/4-16 available)
• Spindle speeds to 8000 RPM
• Spindle stroke to 9"
• Narrow 3" width for close center drilling
• 230/460 V 3 Phase (single phase optional)*

* Depending upon application, varying horse power options are available.

Abrasion and Corrosion-Resistant Composites

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manufacturers frequently substitute plastic parts for metal parts where weight and chemical corrosion resistance are important. Plastic components are not typically thought of as viable alternatives for metal in rough, abrasive environments. The engineers and chemists at Osborne Industries have over 35 years experience with reinforced thermoset resins to withstand the most challenging applications.
One example is a blower housing used on a cotton picker. The humidity of cotton fields, combined with the abrasion inside the blower, causes metal parts to quickly rust. To solve this, Osborne Industries custom formulated a resin and combined the correct glass reinforcement to mold a housing that could meet the harsh environment of the cotton field.
Osborne Industries can tailor our RTM-Glas™ materials to match a wide range of design criteria specifications like:
· Hardness
· Color
· Dielectric strength
· Impact resistance
· Flame resistance
· Corrosion resistance
· Abrasion resistance

Osborne Industries is a 100% employee-owned company, so every employee has a vested interest in the success of your project. With Osborne on your team, you gain technical expertise, engineering assistance, and the skills of dedicated craftsman with over 35 years of practical day-to-day production experience. They have the manufacturing expertise with thermoset plastics and composites using RTM and RIM molding to take your project from concept to successful completion. If you are looking for an OEM composite part supplier, give Osborne Industries a call. Their experts will help you find innovative answers for your toughest plastics challenges.

Metal Injection Molding Svcs. for Medical Apps

Using the Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process, Megamet Solid Metals, Inc. produces complex, tightly toleranced stainless steel components for the medical device industry. This cost competitive manufacturing method combines the flexibility of plastic molding with the strength and durability of metal parts. Contact Megamet today to discuss your project

Modular Kitchen Design for Small Spaces

Being one of the most important rooms of your house, it is essential to pay due attention to the interior design of your kitchen. Though functionality is the major focus, the aesthetic appeal should not be neglected totally. With latest trends and concepts in modular kitchen design coming up, you can enhance the appeal of even small kitchen interiors with simple tips.
The space in a small kitchen is limited and working in the cramped space may seem difficult at times. A modular kitchen offers the perfect solution to organise your small kitchen space.

Modular Kitchen Design Considerations

To create a small yet efficient kitchen design you need to work on the following:

•   Storage
•   Lighting
•   Appliances

Small kitchens may seem to be a design challenge, but they can also be transformed into a functional, beautiful and efficient working space. Even with a small budget and building restrictions, there are many options available to give your kitchen interiors an ideal makeover, fit for your needs.

To Make Your Small Kitchen Look Spacious

•   Look at space-efficient storage solutions.
•   Mix natural and ambient lighting.
•   Make use of compact kitchen appliances.
•   Keep the working area clutter-free. 

Popular Small Kitchen Designs

1.      Galley Kitchens

Galley kitchen designs have all working areas next to each other, provide less storage space and require lot of movement. Two-way galley kitchens provide storage space below the worktop and the cupboards are placed on the opposite wall for easy access so as to minimize movements for fetching things.

2.      L- shaped Kitchens

L-shaped kitchens provide more workspace and storage area, and corners of the kitchen can serve as the dining area.

3.      U- shaped Kitchens

U-shaped kitchens have the most workspace and storage area, with lesser floor space.

Decide on the kitchen layout, starting with the placement of sink, preparation area and hob, the placement of fridge and the service points for water, electricity and gas. Ventilation is equally important.

Storage Solutions and Other Challenges

A small kitchen design requires creativity in coming up with efficient storage solutions.

• Kitchen appliance manufacturers have come up with several compact appliances which occupy lesser kitchen space.
• Another interesting challenge in a small kitchen design is to create an illusion of space with under-cabinet or under the counter lighting. With proper lighting the kitchen can be made to appear larger and more convenient.
• The use of light colored cabinets with glass doors makes the small kitchen appear spacious visually.
• Install deeper counters that can accommodate more appliances and increase work space.
• For storage you can hang up pots and pans. This is a perfect way to free up cabinet space, and they add a certain charm and character to your small kitchen design. The insides of cabinet doors can be used to hang up everything from utensils, oven mittens, and other miscellaneous items.

Who said small kitchens can’t be worked upon? Enjoy cooking in your small wonder!

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