All articles by AMS – Page 36
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ArticlePlug & play process automation
The Simatic PCS 7 Plant Automation Accelerator is a cross-system engineering tool for planners and automation specialists, says Siemens. The company claims the object-oriented approach of the system enables users to work on a central data platform, delivering integrated planning based on an electronic workflow, starting with plant engineering through ...
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ArticlePower measurement software
Yokogawa says its new WTViewerE software provides PC connectivity for the company’s power analysers – including the WT3000E, WT1800E, WT500 and WT300E models - via Ethernet, USB, GPIB or RS232 interfaces. The company claims this connectivity allows users to control, monitor, collect and analyse measurement data, and save measurements remotely.WTViewerE ...
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ArticleDigital infrastructure
Smart Ecosystem 4.0 offers a cloud-based hardware and software infrastructure that includes components equipped with sensors through to digital services, claims Schaeffler. The company says its aim is to transform conventional mechanical products and integrate them into the digital world and it has recently presented a rolling bearing system that ...
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ArticleMilling machine for Roots-type blowers
Holroyd Precision says its has developed a new CNC profile milling machine that, in addition to producing helical rotors, can be programmed to precision mill straight fluted components as used in Roots-type blower ‘air ends’.The company says the 4EX-R-BL machine has been designed from the ground up and that as ...
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ArticleHandheld laser scanner
The ModelMaker H120 portable laser scanner features blue laser technology, an ultra-fast frame rate, specially developed optics and offers the ability to measure challenging materials, claims Nikon Metrology. It also features thermal stability and temperature compensation.The company says the scanner offers a field-of-view width up to 120mm and a point ...
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ArticleFlexible force measurement
Starrett says there are common misconceptions that handheld force measurement devices provide less accuracy than traditional, static machines. However, the company claims its DFC Digital Force Controller, features measurement accuracy within 0.1% full scale with internal data sampling at 25kHz. Quality control engineers can use the device as a universal ...
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ArticleOne-touch locking connectors
Kyocera says its new 6810 Series flexible printed circuit (FPC) and flat-flex cable (FFC) connectors provide automatic locking upon full insertion, which it claims is a key feature to support automated manufacturing and robotic assembly processes.The 6810 Series connectors utilise a proprietary structure that it’s claimed enables quick, stable connections ...
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Article3D CAD viewer for engineers and designers
Kisters North America has released version 2017 of its 3DViewStation desktop. The company says the new version features several updates, including wall thickness analysis via rolling ball method and sections of selections.It is available as Desktop, ActiveX and HTML5 WebViewer product-versions. All product versions are intended to be used together ...
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ArticleModular thread whirling
Having six or nine inserts, Horn claims its tools for thread whirling provide an efficient, cost-effective way to produce single- and multi-start external threads and profiles. With its base carriers and ring cassettes, the company says this new M271 modular tool system offers a number of combinations tailored to the ...
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ArticleDigital analysis for machining centres
Licon says its i³-technology allows the correction of working spindles independent from each other, also that its customers can use the newly developed LAVA analysis software for machine diagnostics and preventive maintenance.Based on the machine concept LIFLEX II 444 the company says it has developed three platforms with a maximum ...
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ArticleFast calibration for measurement systems
LineCal is new interferometer based measurement system from Etalon. This new system is aimed at manufacturers of compact multi-sensor measurement systems, coordinate measurement machines and machine tools who want to calibrate their machines fast and precisely prior to the delivery to their customers, says Etalon.The company claims that in one ...
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ArticleNew coatings offer high wear resistance and low friction
Working with CCT Plating of Germany, Carbodeon says it has developed a new electroless nickel, PTFE and nanodiamond composite coating. By adding NanoDiamond particles to the EN-PTFE coating, the company claims it has been able to improve the abrasive wear resistance of these coatings without compromising the sliding or release ...
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ArticleSheet metalworking process app
Bystronic says it has introduced a new app that monitors in real time all processes taking place within its laser cutting machines, press brakes and water jet cutting machines. Called ByCockpit, the company claims this software evaluates the collected data and generates status reports, allowing factory output to be optimised.Using ...
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ArticleiSmart factory concept
Yamazaki Mazak says its iSmart factory concept utilises its Industry 4.0 infrastructure, which it claims will enable machine users to make the step-up from automated cell manufacturing to a completely connected I4.0 factory.This iSmart concept combines the company’s SMOOTH Technology, the new SmartBox, which provides faster data analysis with increased ...
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ArticleRFID-enabled cable ties
Available for both HF and UHF frequency bands, Ratch tags are suitable for the tagging and asset control of critical equipment in applications such as lifting, automotive wiring and supply chain, claims Smartrac.The company says it has securely concealed the RFID component on the inside surface of the tag housing. ...
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ArticleHand-held CANopener programming tool
SICK has launched the PGT-12-PRO, a hand-held programming tool for encoders and sensors with a CANopen interface. The company explains this programming tool has been designed initially for configuring and programming its AHS/AHM36 programmable absolute encoders and TMS/TMM inclination sensors with CANopen or analogue output.The tool features a large LED ...
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ArticleSelf-clinching fasteners for composites and plastics
The VariMount fastening system allows the use of PEM self-clinching fasteners for attachment applications in composites, plastics, metal and any rigid material or panel, claims PennEngineering. The company says the system integrates a self-clinching nut, stud, or standoff pre-installed permanently into a steel or stainless steel base plate.The base plate ...
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ArticleCompressed air gets connected
iConn is a cloud-based, air management platform from Gardner Denver’s CompAir brand. The company says the system can provide historic, real-time, predictive and cognitive analytics, enabling users to rectify potential issues before they happen.It’s claimed this cloud platform allows users to monitor compressor performance from a single location using a ...
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ArticleAutomated CNC turning centres
DMG MORI says it has introduced a mobile robotic cell, Called Robo2Go, to automate its CNC turning centres. The company says it will load raw billets from a tray and unload machined components automatically. The unit can be relocated by pallet truck to serve up to four different lathes sequentially ...
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ArticleWorkholding equipment
The Deuce range of vices from 5th Axis’ feature dovetail technology, says supplier YMT Technologies, which it’s claimed offers secure and reliable workholding. The new Deuce vice comes in two sizes, the DV56 which clamps parts up to 152mm and the DV510 which clamps parts up to 254mm. Both vices ...