All Ford articles – Page 52
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ArticleRhino inductive proximity sensors now available in AC/DC version
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced its Rhino AC/DC cube-style inductive proximity sensors. These two-wire AC/DC sensors are available with a 20mm sensing range and are rated for 20-250 VAC/VDC operation. These sensors are well suited for automotive manufacturing, and any number of other applications requiring a 120VAC power source.Rhino AC/DC series proximity ...
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ArticleMountz torques up capacity with new EZ-Glider arm
Mountz’s new line high torque capacity torque arms for the EZ-Glider product family feature the ability to work with higher torque output tools and provide the ergonomic safety for their operators. The EZGlider torque arms are designed to improve production and quality control during the assembly process.Crafted with lightweight durable ...
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ArticleSeamless integration at Jaguar
When Jaguar closed down its Browns Lane facility in the UK recently, it had the daunting task of moving final assembly of its XK model to the nearby Castle Bromwich plant. It called on conveyor supplier Dürr to help solve the problem.Process of assembly has been improvedSuccesses to dateThe closure ...
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ArticleSummer update for Bruel & Kjaer’s sound meters
Sound and vibration expert, Bruel and Kjaer, has launched a new application that allows vibration measurements to be made using its 2250 handheld meter.This specially designed application, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), performs frequency analysis and diagnostics measurements for high-precision noise and vibration testing in areas such as occupational, residential and ...
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ArticleKeeping the machines running
Fastems has worked with Doesburg Components of the Netherlands to become more productive while remaining competitive with companies which have shifted production to the EastBuilding for the futureQuality recognitionThe art of flexibilityFilling the gaps in the labour forceWhat does a heavy truck parts supplier to do when its competitors are ...
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ArticleDistributed frequency inverter for conveyor system applications
The Sinamics G120 series of inverters from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) is being expanded with a distributed version with degree of protection IP65. The Sinamics G120D is characterised by its very flat type of construction, a uniform footprint and high degree of uniformity for power outputs from 0,75 to ...
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ArticleAuto wheel mounting and rotor-rooting
A vision system assists in automated wheel fitting, solving one of the toughest final assembly challenges. Ever tried lifting 35-pound castings on to a machining line for a whole shift? Nor have the operators at TRW Automotive, because it has systems in place to do thisHow the camera system worksAdditional ...
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ArticleMetton lightweighting in the hood
Vehicle makers are continually looking at ways to reduce the weight of their products, thereby decreasing costs but, at the same time, improving efficiency for consumers. Heavy duty rigs dressed in Metton are becoming the lightweight champions of the worldCycle times have been reducedSeasonal effects on materialsThe challenges of using ...
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ArticleTrucking’s new titans
China’s commercial vehicle market is keeping pace with the boom but don’t expect to see Chinese trucks in the West. Meanwhile, a robust economy and keen interest in Indian vehicles is driving sales for the country’s commercial vehicle makersOverloaded roadsTechnology transferBrand loyaltyExport marketsWith all those outbound container ships laden with ...
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ArticleKerk VHD Series antibacklash assembly
Kerk Motion Products, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of non-ball lead screws, offers its VHD series, ideal for eliminating drag and wear associated with high pre-load forces. The Kerk VHD Series anti-backlash assembly provides the maximum loadcarrying capability and the highest axial and radial stiffness of any Kerk nut ...
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Safety locking series from Omron
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced its SLD series switchlocking devices. The SLD Series enables personnel to quickly lock a safety interlock switch to a safe position allowing for certain types of maintenance. The series is intended for use as an alternative control method while performing tasks that are routine, repetitive ...
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ArticleModular safety at Eisenach
The process of welding the tailgate on the Corsa at Opel Eisenach has been overhauled without any compromise to safety, with automation expert PilzSensory deprivationPeople scannersLike most body shops the one at Opel Eisenach is heavily automated, almost a 100 per cent in fact, save for eight workstations on the ...
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AutoForm Engineering releases EasyBlank
AutoForm Engineering has released EasyBlank for rapid calculation of developed blank outlines from imported 3D CAD part geometry.It uses AutoForm-OneStep simulation technology and calculates material optimisation and nesting layout, making the software particularly useful at the quotation stage of a project.EasyBlank is free to download and use, and users of ...
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ArticleGrand range of parts at Crewe
While a Bentley may be something more than the sum total of its parts, making sure those parts are engineered, regardless of model year, to the company’s exceptional standards is a priority for continued prestigeWhat’s in a nameParts and parcelsPrice and ApplicationKey to the pastBuried deep within the bowels of ...
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ArticleHyster shows foresight on the Fortens forklift
Hyster is pleased to announce the launch of “Raised Operator” versions of both the H2.0-3.5FT & H4.0-5.5FT Fortens Series IC-engine forklift trucks. The new Raised Operator option is designed for use in applications where the load carried can often hinder the driver’s view.To enhance visibility over the attachment and associated ...
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ArticleAutomotive robots reach for the sky
Airbus has completed a major research project that has brought automotive robots up to aerospace tolerances – a process that incorporates Delmia V5R16 Robotics software and should reduce costs, cut production time and improve quality.Realistic Robot SimulationAdaptive ControlCo-operating robotsCompany-wide, we drill around 50 million holes per year and half of ...
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ArticleCutting out the carbon
Volvo Trucks is paving the way for CO2-free truck making while Ford embraces wind power and the photovoltaic cell. These are just two of the innovations emerging from an industry committed to reducing both carbon output and the cost of manufacturingBiomass and windpowerEnergy reduction remains criticalDifferent energy models for each ...
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ArticleTurning up the WiC
BERU F1 is working in harness with carmakers to protect and package wiring solutions for today’s more sophisticated vehicles.Reliable protectionVersatilitySignificant advances in the materials used in wiring harnesses offer the automotive industry opportunities to enhance the packaging, weight and functionality by combining composites and loom into a single component.Today’s automotive ...
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ArticleCool coatings
Heat resistant ceramic coating offers OEMs reliability and performance advantages. Developed originally for the UK nuclear industry, a zirconia-based coating is finding increasing uses in the automotive industry.Thermal managementCut the wrapCeramic coatings have been used previously to retain heat within specific sub-systems or to protect components and operators from excessive ...
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ArticlePump up the volume
Carbon fibre has long been the preserve of the super car elite – but those days are coming to an endCarbon fibre is finding favour in structural componentsProduction processes must be developedCarbon gives the necessary weight savingsMention composites in the context of car design and thoughts automatically turn to the ...