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Using the Pro50 Torch to Bend Acrylic

steve — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:11:51 +0000

For another project we are working on we have some 1/8″ clear acrylic we are looking at. As long as it was on the desk I thought I’d try forming it with the Pro50 and the torch head. Sure enough, after a pretty short time – 15 seconds? I was able to put a nice free form 90º angle in the material. The ends of the corners swelled out a little with the bend.

I also took a small strip and bent it along the cut axis and again got a little swelling on the inside corner and thinning on the outside corner. This one didn’t look as nice as the first one because of the orientation of the bend. Either way though it was really easy to bend. I look forward to doing some localized forming and shaping with it too.

Pro50 Robotic Marshmallow – Roaster?

steve — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:52:30 +0000

We have this great Lynxmotion robot for another project and it occurred to us that there might be a good product demo here. So. . .

Tools Worth Discovering: Smart Torch Titan

sara — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:27:31 +0000

The Smart Torch Titan, with its fully adjustable 2400°F precision flame, has enough intensity to wow even the most discerning gadget enthusiast. Its ignition system is both wind-resistant and completely water-proof. And just for fun, the Smart Torch Titan’s transparent fuel tank glows neon blue when in use – which is truly even more entertaining than it sounds. Seriously, the glowing blue tank may cause you to immediately ignite the Titan three or four times in a row for no other reason than to gaze into its mesmerizing brillance.

So go on! Burn things. Torch stuff. Make your friends jealous. What else is there – that is (of course) aside from the plethora of feature-filled insightful details below?

Aforementioned plethora of feature-filled insightful details:

Piezo wind-resistant and water-proof auto-ignition system
Up to 30 minutes of continuous operation
Instant 2400°F pinpoint flame
Refillable .18 ounce (5 gram) transparent fuel tank
Blue LED light glows while torch is ignited
Operates using butane fuel only
Packaged with full fuel tank
Fuel tank fill-valve centered on the easy-to-use twist flame adjuster
Protective flip-open cap
1″ key chain with 7/8″ hoop
Pocket-sized: 1.4″ long, 2.8″ high, .8″ deep
Weight (when filled): 1.6 ounces (46 grams)
Handy amusing instructions and insightful smart aleck warnings included (see below)

Ready to add the Smart Torch Titan to your line up? As a cross between a disposable lighter and professional torch, this high-style and high-performance tool is perfect as a gift, promotional give-away or addition to your tool box. Plus, by ordering now you’ll get to look forward to receiving a bubble-wrapped package in a few days – and you know that’s exciting.

Just imagine this:

in bubble wrap. Enough said. Except you may want to know that the model number for the Smart Torch Titan is 9004, list price is $9.95 and you can order by clicking here.

So, what do you think of the Smart Torch Titan? Any place in particular where you’d like to see it sold? How have you used the tool? Do tell!