Open AccessSize reduction machine
Author(s) -
V. Fricke
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/750121
Subject(s) - shearing (physics) , shear force , mechanical engineering , actuator , hydraulic head , head (geology) , vibration , engineering , inlet , computer science , marine engineering , simulation , acoustics , structural engineering , electrical engineering , geology , physics , geotechnical engineering , geomorphology
The Size Reduction Machine (SRM) is a mobile platform capable of shearing various shapes and types of metal components at a variety of elevations. This shearing activity can be performed without direct physical movement and placement of the shear head by the operator. The base unit is manually moved and roughly aligned to each cut location. The base contains the electronics: hydraulic pumps, servos, and actuators needed to move the shear-positioning arm. The movable arm allows the shear head to have six axes of movement and to cut to within 4 inches of a wall surface. The unit has a slick electrostatic capture coating to assist in external decontamination. Internal contamination of the unit is controlled by a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter on the cooling inlet fan. The unit is compact enough to access areas through a 36-inch standard door opening. This paper is an Innovative Technology Summary Report designed to provide potential users with the information they need to quickly determine if a technology would apply to a particular environmental management problem. They also are designed for readers who may recommend that a technology be considered by prospective users