All Ford articles – Page 59
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ArticleParticles no longer a problem with stand-alone Components Cleanliness Analyser
Particles that can contaminate an engine or gearbox disabling it and costing assembly companies millions of pounds in warrantee failures can now be easily detected thanks to the Components Cleanliness Analyser developed by Simple Quality of Sweden.Exclusively distributed by the UK’s Particle Technology, the stand-alone mobile system can be installed ...
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Rockwell sensor ensures high production output
New from automation technology group, Rockwell Automation is the 44B photoelectric sensor incorporating adjustable background and foreground suppression.The unique 44B photoelectric sensor is designed for industrial applications requiring reliable detection of targets close to a surface, such as a conveyor, that must be ignored by the sensor. With its unique ...
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Raising the bar on pump pressure with Jet Edge
Featuring an extended life hydraulic system and tie-rod design, Jet Edge’s new iP60-50 ultra-high pressure waterjet intensifier pump is rated for 4,100 bar and is capable of producing output pressures up to 3,800 bar with flow rates of 0- to 5-litres per minute to a variety of cutting, surface-preparation or ...
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ArticleTuthill offers hand controls for all vehicles
TCH Series electronic, industrial hand controls are now available from Tuthill Controls Group for a wide range of control applications. The electronic controllers can easily be integrated into vehicle design and any application that uses a conventional contact potentiometer hand controller can be replaced with a Tuthill Controls electronic hand ...
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ArticleMetal working with the experts
Strong signs of a recovery in US manufacturing were evident at International Manufacturing and Technology Show in September 2006Rapid and reliablePlasma cutting speed and accuracyForming and weldingKuka quality hits the spotNew multi-purpose press from Old NorsePress tuning and virtual worldsInnovations and cutting edge technology developments were on display in every ...
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Gooden UAW Vice President and member of DaimlerChrysler has died
Detroit, MI. – UAW Vice President and member of DaimlerChrysler supervisory board Nate Gooden, died in November at the age of 68. "Nate Gooden was a tough but always fair negotiator.He was an innovative partner in a very tough business, who always did his best to take care of his ...
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ArticleDriving success in Europe through organic growth
Tetsuo ‘Ted’ Agata, President and CEO of R&D/Manufacturing at Toyota Motor Europe tells AMS about how the carmaker will grow the seeds of new technology in Europe.Ted Agata joined Toyota 1977 and moved to Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America in January 2000. A year later, he returned to Japan and ...
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Marry is the new Managing Director at Modine
Racine, WI. – Tom Marry is the new Managing Director, Powertrain Cooling Products Group at Modine Manufacturing Company. He was previously General Manager of the North American Truck Division.Marry has been with Modine for eight years, holding the positions of Director of Engine Products Group, Manager of Sales, Marketing and ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: The pursuit of success
Toyota’s growth continues apace – but why is it so successful? As my talk with Ted Agata on page 20 reveals, Toyota chases customers and markets, not component and labour cost cuts. The way cars are sold in Japan might give some clues as to how this approach pays off: ...
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McElya is chairman of board of directors of OESA
Troy, MI. – The Original Equipment Supplier Association has appointed Jim McElya, the CEO of Cooper-Standard Automotive, as chairman of its board. McElya was previously Vice Chairman.As CEO, McElya will lead OESA – made of 400 automotive suppliers with sales exceeding $300 billion – to address common concerns, such as ...
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Mihalic is the President and CEO of Intermet
Fort Worth, TX. – Cast-metal automotive components maker Intermet has made Jeffrey Mihalic its President and CEO. Mihalic will assume responsibility for all domestic and international operations of the company.He has over 28 years' experience in the manufacturing sector and joined Intermet as Acting President in March 2006 from Q ...
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ArticleFollow the bear
Major investment is now being made in the Russian automotive industry and the region looks set to become a force to contend with. But companies are still showing caution Why Russia now?Domestic marketNew plans for AvtoVAZGAZ has global ambitionsFord’s ‘early-mover’ investmentAvtoVAZ joint ventureHyundai-Kia importsNew venturesPlants for St PetersburgChinese gaining presenceTata ...
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ArticleAn ongoing legacy at Ascari
Like increasing numbers of smaller and specialist engineering companies, supercar manufacturer Ascari Cars turned to Dassault Systemes CATIA V5 for high performance engineering and a scaleable PLM solution for the future.Full-scale supportAscari is an exclusive carmaker that builds high performance cars in low volumes. It will only ever make 50 ...
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ArticleUpgrading with IGRIP
Delmia has implemented software solutions to upgrade the paint lines at Caterpillar’s facility in Decatur, Illinois, where a number of new robots have been installed requiring intensive re-programmingModified relationshipsWhen Caterpillar wanted to upgrade its robotic paint line it was agreed that utilising the Delmia IGRIP software with the UltraPaint add-on ...
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ArticleThe pressures of the press line
Consolidation in the pressing business, both in terms of process steps and suppliers, is seeing the development of smarter applications in body-in-white and door assembly. AMS looks at Stadco and its subassembly supply.Turning JapaneseCost and innovationLocation, location, locationStrength means complexityQuality through consolidationBumper businessThere are several trends that most Tier One ...
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ArticleThrowing new shapes
More components in the cars we drive now are made of plastic as material developments bring structural advantages and better crash behaviourNew applicationsStructural and trimMoulding in colourHybrid IPSimple and safeBreakthroughs on performancePlastic GORThe automotive industry’s acceptance of plastic can be traced back to the early part of the century, but ...
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ArticleSmart handling for vacuum gripping
Replacing conventional vacuum ejectors with high-performance versions brings savings in compressed air, energy costs and downtime at a major carmakerRobot press lineIntegrated high-performanceConsideration of the economic and efficiency aspects of vacuum gripping systems for handling sheet-metal parts are of enormous importance, particularly in the automotive industry.A basic distinction can be ...
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ArticleA heavy demand for lightweight construction
Making steel high strength means lightening the load for carmakers, and applications are extending to stamped and rolled components.Structure and safetyThe steel revolutionManufacturing concernsHigh-strength in actionAnother GalaxyIn modern vehicle manufacturing the demand for lightweight, high-strength steels, including the latest dual-phase materials, is increasing because of the overall blend of structural, ...
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ArticleRoot and branch reform at Renault
Renault has implemented a new customer-focused strategy that makes quality the centrepiece of the company’s manufacturing system. AMS looks at the initiative and talks to senior VP for quality, Yann Vincent, about its effect on productivityQuality processesPalencia initiativesSupplier qualityCustomer quality managementThere is not an automotive manufacturer that does not put ...
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ArticleComputer crashing
Computer aided engineering is making vehicles safer through the use of more sophisticated simulation models based on reliable data. AMS looks at the rise of the digital dummy.Reducing time and costKnowledge-based solutionsSophisticated structuresReal time restraintTyre model simulationLimited-slip differentialsBepco Host CellRobust solutionMahle sub-system testingCorus, the international steel company, and DAF Trucks, ...