All articles by AMS – Page 44
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ArticleHeavy-duty cylinder liners
Federal-Mogul Powertrain says it is now offering ultra high-strength iron cylinder liners made of a special form of compacted graphite iron (CGI), designated GOE330, that reduces the typical bore distortion under maximum piston side thrust by up to 27%, compared to existing iron materials. It is used in liner applications ...
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ArticleRobot cell for loading systems
Automating the transport of parts to and from turning and milling centres can increase the productivity. That’s the claim made by Schuler for its LoadMaster Assist system. The company says this newly developed robot cell will perform additional tasks such as the clamping of raw parts in the devices or ...
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ArticleFord uses co-bots at Cologne
Germany – New collaborative robots, or co-bots, are helping assembly workers to fit shock absorbers to Fiesta cars. Personnel at two workstations are using the three-feet-tall robots to lift and automatically position the shock absorber into the wheel arch, before pushing a button to complete installation.According to Ngali Bongongo, a ...
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ArticleLightweight polymer A/C conveyance system
Eaton has developed new Polymer Air Conditioning Conveyance System (PACCS) lines, which it claims are a lighter-weight alternative to traditional aluminium tubing or rubber lines.The company says the PACCS lines are up to 50% lighter than traditional air conditioning lines, provide improved gas tightness, and are 90% recyclable at end ...
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Article3D metrology for casting process chains
GOM claims its systems can support and accelerate foundry processes using 3D metrology for all areas of sand, pressure and precision casting process: from the model and moulding tool, up to the sample test report and optimisation of CNC machining.The company says using its ATOS 3D scanners, including its most ...
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ArticleCompact push-pull robot welding torch
The Robacta Drive TPS/I welding torch has received a number of improvements including increasing the dynamic of the drive unit to33m/s², which Fronius says is ten-times that of its predecessor. Available as either a gas- or water-cooled version, the welding torch can now be fitted to robots capable of supporting ...
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ArticleUpgraded scanning sensor range
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence says the new versions of its HP-S-X1 series of compact probes feature a new bearing system for better joint repeatability and will now accept longer horizontal styli for improved flexibility.Featuring small external dimensions and supporting stylus lengths of up to 225mm, HP-S-X1 probes enable coordinate measuring machines ...
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ArticleAutomated small part welding cell
The QIROX QR-CC-4.1 compact robot cell has a 2-station workpiece positioner with vertical change and vertical rotation, says system builder Cloos. It offers a clamping length of up to 1,250mm and a maximum load of 250kg per side, which the company says allows a wide range of components to be ...
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ArticleSheet metal forming simulation software
ESI claims its Die Starter simulation software enables die face designers to reduce the number of iterations needed to establish a feasible tool design. The company says this system automatically designs the first complete die face including binder, addendum, bead centreline and blank contour, while taking into account minimal material ...
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ArticleResistance welding system
Amada Miyachi Europe says its AWS3 Active Welding System 3, offers an integrated resistance welding solution that provides process control, monitoring, and quality analysis. The company says the system is available in either servo-motorised or pneumatic versions and can be used alone as a benchtop system or integrated into a ...
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ArticleMeasuring high-precision master workpieces
The VideoCheck V HA is traceable and can be used to calibrate the calibration masters at the factory, say Werth. If the quality management system requires a DAkkS certificate, the machine can be calibrated by the company's own DAkkS lab in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.The system features a ...
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ArticleIntelligent bin picking solution
ISRA says its Shapescan3D features high-intensity laser lighting that enables a detailed image to be captured with a high depth focus and, in combination with its stereometric structure, the system is durable and works in any ambient light. The company says its easy-to-use interface allows quick adaptation to changing object ...
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ArticleNew powder metallurgical steel
Vanadis 8 SuperClean is the next generation of powder metallurgical steel from Uddeholm. The company claims this high alloyed, high-performance tool steel meets the needs of both toolmakers and tool-users, offering resistance to abrasive wear and chipping.Uddeholm says it has placed great emphasis on making the material simple to machine ...
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ArticleMobile 3D imager
Faro says its Factory Robo-Imager Mobile combines a 3D imager with a human-collaborative robot, integrated on a mobile station. The company says this system utilises its Factory Array Imager, a metrology-grade 3D scanner with blue light technology, capable of capturing accurate, repeatable and detailed measurement data for dimensional inspection and ...
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ArticleIntegrated park-brake caliper
920 Engineering has launched a new, fully integrated park-brake caliper, which the company claims offers automotive manufacturers a complete, opposed piston, foundation brake system with a number of advantages.The company says this product is designed to reduce mass and improving braking system performance and incorporates a fully integrated, park brake ...
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ArticleNew cutting fluid technology
Hysol SL 35 XBB and Alusol SL 51 XBB provide tangible benefits without the associated compromises, claims Castrol. The company says this new cutting fluid technology maintains constant pH levels (9-9.5) and stable conditions for longer than standard cutting fluids and that this reduces the need to add treatment additives ...
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ArticleCompact industrial cleaner
With its EcoCCompact, Dürr Ecoclean says it has optimised the successful model from the previous Compact 80C/P series. Operating under a full vacuum and equipped with two flood tanks as standard (a third flood tank can be retrofitted), the company claims this machine can clean and conserve parts with modified ...
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ArticleRecycled carbon fibre
ELG Carbon Fibre claims it has developed a recycling solution that converts manufacturing waste into products that can be incorporated into vehicle design. The company says it is currently working with a number of automotive OEM’s on a range of projects from the development of end-of-use recycling solutions for carbon ...
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ArticleNew entry-level turning centres
The Quick Turn Compact (QTC) and Quick Turn Primos (QTP) turning centres are both aimed at subcontractors involved in small to medium size manufacturing operations, says Mazak.There are two variants available in the QT Compact range; the QTC 200, equipped with a eight inch chuck, a maximum speed of 5,000rpm ...
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ArticleNo VOC fibreglass alternative
VersaFlex claims it has developed a no VOC, fast set, rapid curing, structural polyurea called AroStruct. Intended to take the place of traditional resins in a fibreglass matrix, the company says this can be spray-applied, dries within 30 seconds and cures within 60 minutes.Unlike epoxy, which has a short pot ...