All Ford articles – Page 53
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The race for better metals
Motorsport engines demand higher performance and that means the manufacture of very pure metals. It’s an area of intense competition and innovation, as Nigel Eames of MCT explainsPurer steelMaterial researchOne of the most gruelling automotive environments for metals is that found in a motorsport engine, where reliability and performance are ...
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ArticleDesmo dangers solved
Ducati’s famed Desmodromic valve system allows its engines to reach tremendous speeds but demands absolute precision in machining and assembly Taking controlEye for detailDucati has realised that the machining of valuable components for its Desmodromic engines must be carefully controlled. Different tools are used hundreds of thousands of times during ...
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ArticleSpreading the Ethernet
The demands of commercial vehicle making are being met with increasingly sophisticated automation software, including integrated Ethernet communication and client/server architecturesCommunication protocolsUnity automation platformAutomation faces particular challenges when it comes to the production of commercial vehicles because of the wide variety demanded. Theoretically, the number of variants that might need ...
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Holding the energy line at GM
General Motors is embracing energy savings and improved performance with a new decentralised vacuum system from PIAB. AMS talks to Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer Dan Anfinson about getting a grip on the competitive edgeA firm grasp on safety and performanceIncreased up-timeDan Anfinson recognises that competition is the driving force in ...
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ArticleFrom function blocks to engine blocks
Schneider Electric has developed digital function blocks that allow cost efficiency and application support for major Tier One suppliersReady for reuseProgramming project bookAs Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programmers know well, there are two schools of thought on how you program them. There’s the North American “ladder logic” camp, and the ...
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ArticleThis smart little worker needs no rest
New module programming and configuring technology from Mahle Powertrain puts an end to end-of-line testing. AMS reports on the opportunities for assembly line flexibility and cost savings that come with VPPRail systems become expensivePlug and let playMeasuring contentWhen it comes to the programming and testing of today’s electronically sophisticated vehicles, ...
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ArticleQashqai on delivery
Nissan has ensured a high standard in the launch of its Qashqai model with the use of manufacturing execution software from factory information expert Lighthouse SystemsPre-production trialsSystems for new model introductionsFlow of informationSupporting the life cycleNissan is renowned for its innovative designs and they reflect the spirit of the organisation. ...
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Manufacturing in full view
Engineered Machined Products is North America’s leading producer of pumps and components for the heavy duty industry. AMS reports on how its adoption of PC-based automation is securing manufacturing efficiency across its operationPC-based automationQuality controlFuture trendsEver since Engineered Machined Products (EMP) started moving towards a PC-based front end for the ...
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Audi names Strotbek as its new Chief Financial Officer
Ingolstadt, Germany – Audi has named Axel Strotbek as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1st. He takes over from Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been acting CFO since taking charge of the luxury brand in January.Strotbek studied in Sweden and earned a masters in business administration in ...
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ArticleGetting the right mix
Thanks to Quaker Chemical’s detection of shortfalls in its emulsion and deburring activity, one German truckmaker was able to ensure more reliable transmission manufacturing while also lowering maintenance costsPerformance indicatorsImproving the emulsionWhen a large German car and truck subcontractor encountered several problems with the manufacturing of its transmission housings for ...
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Schalow is the new head of DaimlerChrysler plant in Hamburg-Harburg
Hamburg, Germany – Werner Schalow has been appointed the new head of the DaimlerChrysler plant in Hamburg-Harburg, effective July 1st, 2007. He succeeds Dr Jürgen Böhm, who retired on June 30th after 27 years of service.Schalow has held various specialist and management positions at the Hamburg plant, most recently as ...
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ArticleCutting down on cycle time
Sandvik Coromant has provided Triumph Motorcycles with tooling and milling recommendations that have cut the company’s production time by hundreds of hours and improved coated insert gradesIdentifying areas for improvementCycle times at TriumphClose relationshipEuropean automotive manufacturers operate in a highly competitive, cost conscious, global market where expenditure and performance are ...
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ArticleGM’s Euro laser lines
GM has been honing its machining applications in Hungary for engine supply across Europe. AMS talks to Plant Manager Andor Paizer about his facilityEstablished by General Motors in 1990, GM’s Szentgotthard plant in Hungary produces the 16-valve Ecotec engines (1.6L and 1.8L) for the passenger car segment, as well as ...
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ArticleThree dimensional precision from Isra Vision
The MONO3D System from Isra Vision is based on a newly developed software program and only needs one camera in order to be able to gauge numerous points from one position in a 3D camera field with precision and speed – an task only possible otherwise using expensive multicamera systems ...
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ArticleNaxos-Union introduces pin chasing for the larger crankshaft
Crankshaft grinding specialists Naxos- Union have introduced the PM 460 which promises large diesel engines the highest degree of dimensional accuracy and the best surface finish. The PM 460 is designed for the manufacture of crankshafts that weigh up to six metric tons and have a maximum length of six ...
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ArticleNew Hot Melt System helps to reduce RSI
Wey Adhesives has launched a new Hot Melt adhesive system to reduce repetitive strain injury (RSI) in users and also reduces costs for the purchaser.The German built Buhnen HB 5010 Tank Melter comes with a hose and innovative applicator gun, which swivels through a complete 360°. Traditional guns have limited ...
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ArticleScudo welding shields protect automotive workers
Industrial safety specialist Troax UK Limited has launched a versatile, new mobile guarding system called Scudo, specifi cally designed to protect welders working in the automotive industry, for automotive suppliers and fabricators of steel components. The freestanding partitioning crates a safety zone around welding areas that can be quickly confi ...
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Rego-Fix announces the Zero-Z toolholder
Swiss precision tool holding expert Rego-Fix has released its fl exible Zero-Z tool holder which features an incredibly short projection, allowing for more z-axis stroke and greater work piece size. Ideal for multiplex turning machines and small vertical machining centres, the Zero-Z offers improved surface fi nish, unsurpassed accuracy and ...
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Complex tool grinding made simple by Schneeberger
Schneeberger has developed software to permit the easy grinding of even the most complex tools. The grinding strategy within Schneeberger’s easy to use proprietary software is selected according to the cutting out of end cutters. Cutting strategies are defined according to tool specification. Examples include:Corner radius milling cutters with a ...
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ArticleWeb offers next-generation metrology solution
Carl Zeiss 3D Metrology Services has teamed up with fellow German company eXXcellent Solutions to implement a πWeb quality data management system at DaimlerChrysler’s factory in Sindelfingen, Germany.Web enables users to analyse, evaluate and display process and quality measurement data in real time. The interactive reports contain all relevant process ...