All Ford articles – Page 50
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Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen
A new way of thinking: the sheet metal alternative – this was the slogan of Trumpf for EMO 2007. Many metal manufacturing processes can be considerably improved using innovative designs and the right combination of machines. A decisive step often includes supplementing – or even replacing – metal-cutting processes with ...
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Tornos
The new products on show from Tornos included the Multi-Alpha 8x20 in its Chucker version, aimed at the production of more complex parts.The machine enables operators to load billets or rough parts instead of bars and to carry out machining both in operation and counter-operation mode. As the Swiss manufacturers ...
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ArticleFlawless bodies
High output and increased complexity mean that Daimler’s highly automated plant in Bremen depends on the most accurate technology when it comes to body-in-white measurement and inspection. AMS reports on how the plant manages the perfect fit and finishLooking for a perfect fitTight tolerancesInline measurementMobile and modularThe first thing you ...
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ArticleCarl Zeiss Industrielle Meßtechnik
Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik claims it has revolutionised measurement technology with Metronom, a 3D computer tomograph that uses 2D X-ray technology. The device, which halves the time required for the initial design of plastic and aluminium diecast parts, was on show at the VDMA Fachverband Präzisionswerkzeuge (German Engineering Federation Association ...
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StarragHeckert
The new STC 800 from Starrag Heckert was billed as a compact, rigid and highly effi cient machining centre. It manufactures complex work pieces in aluminium, steel, titanium and other exotic materials in five-axis simultaneous mode to the highest precision needed.The STC range is particularly suited for challenging machining applications ...
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Yamazaki Mazak Corporation
One of the largest exhibition stands at EMO 2007 was occupied by the Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, which had 22 CNC machine tools on display, including those built in Japan, the UK and the USA. These included multitasking mill-turn machines, machining centres and other types.In introducing its latest CNC machine tools, ...
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DECKEL MAHO GILDEMEISTER
EMO 2007 featured the world premiere of the Gildemeister Corporation’s revolutionary DMG New Design – the new design of the DMG machines is not only ground-breaking, but highlights a functional, as well as aesthetic ‘quantum leap’ in machine tool construction because of the interaction of design, ergonomics and functionality.At its ...
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Sandvik Tobler
Swedish manufacturer of precision metal turning and milling tools Sandvik Coromant offered cooldrinks at a bar milled from real ice at its stand. Apart from that, the company, a global player with 73 subsidiaries in 60 countries, showcased a range of products, including the new grade of milling inserts. This ...
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Mikron Machining Technology
Mikron Machining Technology introduced a new linear transfer machine, the Multistep XT-200 to the world market. The company says its has combined the productivity of a transfer machine with the change-over flexibility of a machining centre. The new high-performance machine is said to have very good changeover flexibility and to ...
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ATI Stellram
ATI Stellram introduced Rapide True Micrograin, solid carbide tooling designed to provide superior performance in diffi cult-to-machine materials.Tools are available for machining steels to 62 HRc, stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and other super alloys. Rapide True Micrograin end mills match ATI Stellram’s high quality substrates, tool geometry and coating to ...
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ArticleQuick off the mark
Robotics experts are helping OEMs to realise prototype models in record time to speed up the new vehicle development process. AMS looks at two systems from Kuka and ABBAutomating the conceptFlexible integrationReusable and leanFlexLeanFlexibility in set-upRobots redefine manufacturingOnly a small circle of developers and design experts know what the cars ...
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Hexagon Metrology
Hexagon Metrology, the world’s largest measurement group, includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, CE Johansson, CimCore, DEA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division), Leitz, PC-DMIS, Sheffield, Romer, TESA and now also Cognitens. At EMO 2007, Hexagon Metrology presented a series of new additions to its broad range of measurement ...
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Electrox
Electrox has added a new Compact Dial Index laser marking workstation to its range of laser marking systems. The compact new version adds a compact semi-automatic option to the Electrox range of standard and customised solutions. This was a world premiere of the product, and it was demonstrated with the ...
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Pryor Marking Technology
Pryor Marking Technology, a leader in the provision of marking, vision and software for traceability, launched a new low-cost, ultrasound code reader named Locus at EMO 2007. This hand-held reader is able to decode data matrix and human readable marks concealed by paint or other industrial coatings including oil and ...
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ArticleMaking a joint effort
As the automotive industry introduces new combinations of metals, making sure they retain overall strength and avoid corrosion when welded has led to a range of innovative joining technologies.Salt fluxBlowing hot and coldBridging the gapOpel finds process-capable solutionsWelding has evolved within the automotive industry in recent years to embrace automation ...
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ArticleOn the beam
Lasers are becoming an increasingly common sight in automotive production. Today, they are quickly and reliably welding everything from transmission components to body parts. Lasers also enable the use of lightweight construction designs that would simply be impossible with conventional welding techniques.Broad range accuracyLight sourceWide applicationConventional laser weldingScanner head successLaser ...
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ArticleMolding the future
The world’s window on mouldmaking and tooling, design, and application development – EuroMold – is expected to attract 60,000 visitors to the Exhibition Centre in Frankfurt from December 5-8, 2007. Here AMS previews some of the products that will be on showEuroMold’s enduring success can be attributed in part to ...
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ArticleThe optics at Ogihara
When Japanese Tier One parts supplier Ogihara introduced its revolutionary manufacturing system it needed to bring OEMs up to speed with a user-friendly measurement data solution. CogniTens’ Optigo technology provided the means at just the right timeAhead of the gameEnter CogniTensTime-sensitive troubleshootingRe-engineering and OptigoKey benefitsSix years ago, Ogihara’s quality team ...
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ArticleThe replacement fillers
Automation is key to sealing the deal in a global industry that relies on getting results before the competition. AMS reports on ABB’s complete turnkey package for Jaguar’s Castle Bromwich plant, and looks at how Motoman helped one US metals company stay ahead of the gameManual to automaticFirm with a ...
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ArticleLicensed to drill
TornosMAG Industrial Automation SystemsAsahi Diamond Industrial EuropeAutodeskBeckhoff AutomationBystronic LaserCGTech DeutschlandDMG GebrauchtmaschinenEMAG Salach MaschinenfabrikIEMCA Division of IGMI SPAGibbs and AssociatesKOMET GROUPMikron Tool SA AgnoMitutoyo CorporationPrima IndustrieRenishawJ SchmalzSchaefflerSchunkStratasysCarl Zeiss Industrielle MeßtechnikThe EMO manufacturing equipment trade show takes place in Hannover, Germany from 17-22 September 2007. As a follow-on from the preview in ...