Studio della trasmissione del moto in teste birotative di macchine CNC a 5 assi per la seconda lavorazione del legno

Studio della trasmissione del moto in teste birotative. Vengono analizzate le caratteristiche delle teste birotative in genere. Vengono imposti gli obiettivi per il progetto di una nuova testa birotativa, che verranno utilizzati per effettuare la scelta di una trasmissione di precisione. E' in seguito riportato un procedimento per la verifica dei servomotori e la definizione del rapporto di trasmissione del riduttore. Vengono infine avviate una fase di studio ed un approccio alla simulazione FEM per il riduttore scelto.

Valutazione dell'attrito e della procedura di serraggio ottimale di prigionieri in acciaio e lega di titanio su teste di un motore motociclistico da competizione

Studio di una procedura ottimale per il serraggio delle teste dei motori destinati alle moto che concorrono nel campionato mondiale Moto GP, svolto presso Ducati Corse. Lo studio era rivolto a prigionieri in acciaio e prigionieri in lega di titanio. Sono state svolte prove di serraggio per valutare le caratteristiche dell'accoppiamento, in termini di stima dei coefficienti di attrito, coppie di serraggio, precarichi e materiali. Per i prigionieri in acciaio sono state proposte modifiche alle attuali procedure in uso in azienda ed è stata approvata una procedura di serraggio che porta i migliori risultati possibili in termini di stabilità dei precarichi di serraggio raggiunti. Per i prigionieri in titanio lo studio ha riguardato la scelta del lubrificante migliore e l'utilizzo di diverse tipologie di dadi. Con le attrezzature attualmente presenti in Ducati Corse non è stato possibile approvare una procedura di serraggio ottimale. Si è comunque definito il miglior accoppiamento di materiali per poter testare in seguito una procedura di serraggio proposta.

Insertion of double bicanalicular silicone tubes after endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy in lacrimal canalicular stenosis: a 10-year experience

To assess the long-term results of double bicanalicular silicone tubes in canalicular (presaccal) stenosis of the nasolacrimal duct system, a retrospective follow-up was performed on patients operated between 1992 and 2002. Forty-five patients were included in the study, 44 of whom had eyes with canalicular stenosis (primary dacryocystorhinostomy), 4 with congenital agenesis of the lacrimal duct system, and 3 cases after primary external dacryocystorhinostomy. Double bicanalicular silicone tubes were inserted, fixed in the vestibulum nasi, and left in place as long-term space holders. Of the 51 endonasal primary dacryocystorhinostomies with canalicular stenosis, 32 (63%) became symptom-free after one procedure. Nineteen (37%) patients had a relapse. Double silicone bicanalicular tube insertion as long-term spacers in canalicular stenoses has a number of advantages, but canalicular stenoses still remain a challenging area.

Detection of surfactant proteins A and D in human tear fluid and the human lacrimal system

PURPOSE: To evaluate the expression and presence of surfactant protein (SP) A and SP-D in the lacrimal apparatus, at the ocular surface, and in tears in healthy and pathologic states. METHODS: Expression of mRNA for SP-A and SP-D was analyzed by RT-PCR in healthy lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, cornea, and nasolacrimal ducts as well as in a spontaneously immortalized conjunctival epithelial cell line (HCjE; IOBA-NHC) and a SV40-transfected cornea epithelial cell line (HCE). Deposition of SP-A and SP-D was determined by Western blot, dot blot, and immunohistochemistry in healthy tissues, in tears, aqueous humor, and in sections of different corneal abnormalities (keratoconus, herpetic keratitis, and Staphylococcus aureus-based ulceration). Cell lines were stimulated with different cytokines and bacterial components and were analyzed for the production of SP-A and SP-D by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS: The presence of SP-A and SP-D on mRNA and protein levels was evidenced in healthy lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, cornea, and nasolacrimal duct samples. Moreover, both proteins were present in tears but were absent in aqueous humor. Immunohistochemistry revealed the production of both peptides by acinar epithelial cells of the lacrimal gland and epithelial cells of the conjunctiva and nasolacrimal ducts, whereas goblet cells revealed no reactivity. Healthy cornea revealed weak reactivity on epithelial surface cells only. In contrast, SP-A and SP-D revealed strong reactivity in patients with herpetic keratitis and corneal ulceration surrounding lesions and in several immigrated defense cells. Reactivity in corneal epithelium and endothelium was also seen in patients with keratoconus. Cell culture experiments revealed that SP-A and SP-D are produced by both epithelial cell lines without and after stimulation with cytokines and bacterial components. CONCLUSIONS: These results show that SP-A, in addition to SP-D, is a peptide of the tear film. Based on the known direct and indirect antimicrobial effects of collectins, the surfactant-associated proteins A and D seem to be involved in several ocular surface diseases.

Prevention of radiochemotherapy-induced toxicity with amifostine in patients with malignant orbital tumors involving the lacrimal gland: a pilot study

BACKGROUND: To use amifostine concurrently with radiochemotherapy (CT-RT) or radiotherapy (RT) alone in order to prevent dry eye syndrome in patients with malignancies located in the fronto-orbital region. METHODS: Five patients (2 males, 3 females) with diagnosed malignancies (Non-Hodgkin B-cell Lymphoma, neuroendocrine carcinoma) involving the lacrimal gland, in which either combined CT-RT or local RT were indicated, were prophylactically treated with amifostine (500 mg sc). Single RT fraction dose, total dose and treatment duration were individually adjusted to the patient's need. Acute and late adverse effects were recorded using the RTOG score. Subjective and objective dry eye assessment was performed for the post-treatment control of lacrimal gland function. RESULTS: All patients have completed CT-RT or RT as indicated. The median total duration of RT was 29 days (range, 23 - 39 days) and the median total RT dose was 40 Gy (range, 36 - 60 Gy). Median lacrimal gland exposure was 35.9 Gy (range, 16.8 - 42.6 Gy). Very good partial or complete tumor remission was achieved in all patients. The treatment was well tolerated without major toxic reactions. Post-treatment control did not reveal in any patient either subjective or objective signs of a dry eye syndrome. CONCLUSION: The addition of amifostine to RT/CT-RT of patients with tumors localized in orbital region was found to be associated with absence of dry eye syndrome.

Dacryocystography using cone beam CT in patients with lacrimal drainage system obstruction.

PURPOSE To assess the usefulness of cone beam CT (CBCT) for dacryocystography (DCG) using either direct syringing or passive application of contrast medium. METHODS Ten consecutive patients with epiphora who had CBCT-DCG in a sitting position were retrospectively analyzed. CBCT-DCGs were performed using 2 techniques: direct syringing with contrast medium or using the passive technique, where patients received 3 drops of contrast medium into the conjunctival sac before CBCT-DCG. Clinical and radiologic diagnoses were compared for both groups. RESULTS The 10 patients (men = 3) had a mean age of 63.2 years. Both techniques proved to be simple procedures with good delineation of the bone, soft tissue, and the contrast medium in the lacrimal system. No side effects were noted. CONCLUSIONS CBCT-DCG is a useful alternative to determine the localization of stenosis in patients with chronic epiphora.

Magnifici ictorum ordinis in academica Lipsiensi consensu dissertationem de teste Judaeo

Lipsiae, Univ., Diss., 1839

Master Albert Schirmer, one of the principal Performers on the German Stage, in London

Signatur des Originals: S 36/G02163

Friederike Schirmer als Gabriele, Rollenbild, in: Conradin Kreutzer: Das Nachtlager von Granada

Signatur des Originals: S 36/G12164