All Ford articles – Page 28
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X-Rite introduces new spectrophotometers
X-Rite has launched its MA94, 96 and 98 range of multi-angle spectrophotometers. Featuring the company’s X-ColorQC software (delivered with the units), the new equipment allows automotive suppliers and OEMs to maintain precise colour control in their processes. Based on X-Rite’s MA68II spectrophotometer, data collected with the MA94, MA96 and MA98 ...
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Chiron introduces the Big Mill 3000
With the introduction of the new Big Mill 3000 series, Chiron says that it is offering a new perspective in the HSK100/SK50-class for heavy cutting of large workpieces. The replacement for the FZ 28, the Big Mill stands out due to reduced changeover times in combination with robust milling properties.The ...
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Romer Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner
Hexagon Metrology has introduced the Romer Absolute Arm, which now features an integrated and fully-certifi ed laser scanner.A universal scanning solution, the versatile system can be used to scan all types of parts. Featuring a semi-automatic laser power control, the scanner can work with different surface types without the need ...
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ArticleArco launches new hearing protection device
Most traditional hearing protection devices are designed to block all sound, meaning that users must remove this equipment to hear spoken directions, risking exposure to potentially damaging noise levels. To solve this problem, Arco has launched a hearing protection system that incorporates the groundbreaking Speech Enhancing Noise Suppression (SENS) technology ...
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ArticleNew renewable honing oil from Sunnen
Sunnen has introduced its SHO-500 honing oil, a petroleum-free, general-purpose fl uid based on a renewable vegetable formulation that makes sustainable metalworking affordable and practical. Offering a breakthrough in oxidation stability, SHO-500 is formulated without additives such as sulphur, chlorine and fl uorine. The new fl uid is suitable for ...
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ArticleReplacement filters from Hi-line
The new Filtersoft range of cartridge fi lters from Hi-line Industries are claimed to offer savings of up to 75% over comparable products, without compromising build quality, performance or anticipated service life. Filters can be supplied for use with a wide range of fl uids, including compressed air, gases, process ...
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New Tornos Almac CU 1007 machining centre
Tornos has introduced its Almac CU 1007 machining centre, with optional 6-axis robot. A cast iron housing with four linear guide rails fi xed on a prism and 1/10μm incremental glass scales ensures excellent fi nishing on all machined parts. Travels are 8.66” x 4.72” x 9.06” (X/Y/Z) with a ...
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ArticleKistler launches its new S220 rolling resistance tool
The new S220 two-component measuring hub from Kistler uses strain gauge technology to measure changes in tyre rolling resistance in very close proximity to the tyre footprint. The new measuring hub also allows static measurement of the contact force and control of the test stand. Unlike torque and power measurements ...
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ArticleNew De-Sta-Co Vulcan grippers
The Vulcan series of high-temperature grippers from De-Sta-Co are suitable for automated foundry and casting applications. Equipped with available options, the gripper can operate in temperatures up to 450oC (840oF). Vulcan series grippers come in three sizes, with holding capacities ranging from 91Nm (67 ft/lbs) to 414Nm (305 ft/lbs).Each can ...
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ArticleNew TruDiode lasers from Trumpf
Trumpf has extended its range of TruDiode series lasers, with the addition of models with output powers of 800, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 watts, suitable for welding, brazing, hardening and heat treatment. These industrial-grade diode lasers offer a beam quality comparable to that of lamp-pumped lasers – even at high ...
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ArticleCombination laser and rotary die cutting system from Spartanics
Spartanics has launched its new Finecut-Plus-Rotary die cutting system, designed to support both a diverse range of short and long product runs found in automotive tooling shops. The Finecut-Plus-Rotary system offers rotary die cutting at speeds up to 120m per minute (400ft per minute). This is a tool-free system, with ...
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A smaller light curtain from SICK
SICK has launched its miniTwin 2, a reduced-size light curtain solution that incorporates sender and receiver in a miniature housing, a built-in unit control and a diagnostic LED display. The miniTwin 2 units measure 120mm x 1,200mm and can be cascaded or daisy chained end-to-end, up to 3,600mm, without any ...
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ArticleJK Lasers enhanced Nd:YAG laser range
JK Lasers has added two new units to its range of pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, the JK80PS and JK150PS. These models are designed for use in a range of application fi elds, including production of automotive components. The JK80PS and JK150PS combine higher peak powers with improved beam quality for increased ...
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ArticleMulti-sensor measuring tech from Werth
Werth Messtechnik has introduced its new ScopeCheck MB multi-sensor coordinate measuring machine for the analysis of large-volume components in a shopfl oor environment. The ScopeCheck MB has a measurement range of up to 800mm in the X-axis and 2,000mm in the Y-axis. Dimensional measurement using tactile, image processing technology or ...
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ArticlePepperl+Fuchs's new VDM28 distance measurement sensors
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced its VDM28 distance measurement sensors with Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT). These sensors provide measurements at distances ranging from 200mm up to 8,000mm, with repeatable accuracy of less than 5mm, a resolution of 1mm and response times as fast as 10ms. According to P+F, PRT is an advanced ...
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ArticleNew robotic gripper from DE-STA-CO
DE-STA-CO, producer of robotic tooling and workholding solutions, has released a new electric parallel gripper said to combine improved durability with the economy of brushed motor technology. The DPE Series gripper is designed for any application currently using pneumatic grippers. DESTA- CO says that the new gripper requires no programming, ...
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ArticleHyPerform high-strength steel from Corus
Corus Steel has launched a new steel grade, Dual Phase (DP) 800HyPerform, described as ‘an advanced high-strength steel designed specifi cally for the automotive industry’. DP800HyPerform is suitable for producing lightweight automotive parts, such as structural members and reinforcements that must be highly crash-resistant. The minimum ultimate tensile strength of ...
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ArticleESI releases Visual-Weld for modeling welding fabrication
ESI’s Visual-Weld is an add-on for use in combination with the company’s Welding Simulation Suite, which provides virtual distortion and weld quality simulation at any stage of product design or manufacturing. According to ESI, Visual-WELD can also reduce the cost of producing welding assemblies within tolerance, helping to control component ...
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ArticleSKF introduces new condition monitoring equipment
SKF has introduced a new generation of wireless condition monitoring measurement devices. The Multilog WMx provides early fault detection and prevention, while also delivering information about correcting existing or impending problems. The new equipment also analyses operating conditions in order to provide an optimised maintenance schedule, helping to improve machine ...
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ArticleAutoFormplus R2 for die making and sheet metal forming
AutoFormplus R2 is the second release of AutoFormplus, the software now featuring a redesigned architecture. When using elastic plastic shell elements and bending enhanced membrane elements, Autoform claims an average increase in return times of 30% and 12% respectively. Other improvements are the shared memory multiprocessing (SMP) system, which delivers ...