All Ford articles – Page 42
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ArticleSee the light
Colour verificationTraceability focusPass the glassPicked and placedA wide range of applicationsPowerful and user-friendly vision systems are making this technology increasingly popular for assembly line tasks. AMS assesses the benefits of the latest technologyWhile vision equipment is not considered emerging technology, until recently the systems have necessitated a reasonably high level ...
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ArticleATI Stellram features new hard-working coating
ATI Stellram has added more than 20 new styles to its extensive range of inserts featuring the NL37 Nitro-Lok Ultra hard-wearing coating, specially designed for rapid machining of castings, forgings and near shape parts made from steels and alloyed steels. The NL37 grade can help boost cutting speeds by as ...
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ArticleREGO-FIX adds new products to the ER tool clamping system
Swiss toolhandling company REGO-FIX has made a signifi cant addition to the tried-and-tested ER tool clamping system with a new type of coolant fl ush disc. It offers great potential for saving production costs. This is because in contrast to the external KSS infeed, the cooling and lubricating agents can ...
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ArticleSmoothFlow reduces milling time and extends tool life
CAD/CAM expert VX Corporation has released its Version 13 SmoothFlow machining technology, which reduces milling time and extends tool life with optimal material removal. It machines cavities and pockets safely and effi ciently by maintaining constant material removal during roughing, thus extending tool life and reducing machine wear and tear. ...
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ArticleCorrosion protection by means of atmospheric plasma nanocoating
Plasmatreat, the leading supplier of atmospheric pressure plasma technology, has developed and patented a nanocoating process called PlasmaPlus that protects the coating on decorative aluminium strips from corrosion. Extreme demands on corrosion protection are likely to arise from new planned washing processes operating with highly alkaline washing solutions (pH: 13.5). ...
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ArticleTwo new safety contact edges from Omron STI
Omron Scientifi c Technologies has expanded its family of patented SGE safety contact strips. SGE-88 and SGE-1510 models are both ffered in EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) for excellent resistance to ozone and weathering, while also making them well-suited for use in applications with exposure to aggressive chemicals. The SGE-88 mounts ...
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ArticleRX10 rotary axis calibration from Renishaw
The RX10 is an accessory for Renishaw’s laser calibration systems, allowing the comparison of the programmed rotation of a drive or rotary table to the actual rotation as measured using a traceable laser source. Used in conjunction with the XL-80 or ML10 laser systems (and angular measurement optics) the RX10, ...
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ArticlePepperl+Fuchs delivers barcode scanning in ultra-compact package
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced the compact VB6-240 Barcode Scanner – one of the smallest scanners available today (22mm x 30mm x 40mm). It delivers 0.15mm (6 mil) resolution to read very small labels and operates at a speed up to 1200 scan/s to increase productivity by up to 30 per cent ...
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ArticleMultisensor technology is now available for large measuring ranges
With the newly-developed ScopeCheck MB, Werth Inc has introduced a multisensor co-ordinate measuring machine for vision and touch probe measurement of large components in the shop floor environment, including large automotive powertrain components.Due to modular construction, this measuring machine can also be retrofitted for future requirements by adding application-dependant sensor ...
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ArticleNew welding helmet with peripheral safety vision from Jackson Safety
Jackson Products has launched TL Multiview, a brand new, CE-marked welding helmet as part of the company’s Translight (TL) range of welding helmets. This new welding helmet provides the wearer with greater all-round peripheral vision with complete safety through UV IR 5 side windows (optional) on each side. The design ...
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ArticlePIAB’s energy efficient P5010 Vacuum Pump
PIAB’s P5010 vacuum pump features patented COAX technology and is designed for automated vacuum handling applications. The P5010 pump provides the highest possible vacuum performance in relation to energy consumption, helping to reduce carbon footprint and improve conservation efforts. The P5010 modular design guarantees shorter changeover times and provides opportunities ...
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Latest thermocouple amplifier from HBM
HBM’s MX1609 module simplifi es taking temperature measurements to reduce test procedure times, returning cost savings of over 30 per cent. Temperature is the most common parameter measured, so the MX1609 is fi tted with 16 electrically-isolated thermocouple inputs with automatic transducer identifi cation. The compact module is designed as ...
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ArticleKUKA Roboter launches two brand-new technologies
KUKA Roboter is has released the KR 5 arc, a versatile and highly-dynamic lightweight robot, and its close relative the KR 5 arc HW (Hollow Wrist). The latter is the specialist for arc welding. Thanks to its compact dimensions, the KR 5 arc takes up very little space and can ...
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Calibration for 5-axis machining from IBS
The innovative R-test system from measurement specialist IBS Precision Engineering offers a fast and precise method of determining rotary axis location in multiple-axis machine tools, with results output as simple x, y and z coordinate readouts. It provides data analysis to ISO 230 machine tool testing standard and achieves sub ...
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ArticleSafety comes first
Different safety needs for automationSelf-installation systemWithout the right level of protection, assembly can be a hazardous place. Thankfully there is a plethora of barrier-free innovations designed to make even the most automated lines safe for all workersFor all its benefits, it is easy to forget that with automation comes the ...
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ArticleIn the heat of the moment
Infrared heating has enabled the paintshop to keep up with the demands of increased production meaning that these days you can watch paint dry in next to no timeMedium-wave means minutesWide applicationFitting the billSince its introduction in the 1950s, the application of infrared heating has increased in the automotive industry. ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Automotive Paintshop Solutions
Implementing effective paint shop strategies has never been more vital to capturing the customer’s attention and loyalty, and keeping cost down and efficiency up. From the ever-increasing expectations of the end user to the need to protect the environment in material and energy usage, the challenges for the automotive paint ...
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ArticleStuck on you
How the process worksA new development from 3M is claimed to revolutionise paint detail on vehicles with its design possibilitiesAnew concept in vehicle enhancement solutions has been introduced by 3M, which will improve the appearance and appeal of vehicles. The concept offers unlimited design possibilities to OEM designers and stylists ...
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ArticleQuality at any cost?
Measuring suitable for varied model mixesNotifying staff when tolerances are outComparing absolute data with CAD dataHigher accuracy levelsVerifying sub-assembly buildsThe latest measurement innovations for assembly line environments and an assessment of whether ‘quality at any cost’ still holds trueNot so long ago, the remit for production engineers was to remove ...
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ArticleCoatings that are up to scratch
Nature's wayRefinish with reboundOne-component marketTipping the nanoscalesEven a tiny scratch can spoil the look of a good paint finish, so BASF Coatings has studied how nature resists at the nanoscale and come up with a new optionIn addition to its original protective function, the marketing significance of a vehicle’s finish ...