All articles by Nick Holt – Page 28
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ArticleAll-in-one optical sensing solution
Pepperl+Fuchs claims its Series 61 photoelectric sensors offer machine builders a cost-effective, high optical power solution. The company says these UL and cUL listed sensors are available in DC models with its 4-in-1 output and AC/DC models with SPDT relay output, for a number of applications. AC/DC versions with SPDT ...
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LED display boards offering real-time production status
VE series visual LED display boards provide realtime production status indication to alert workers and supervisors to manufacturing productivity, says Patlite. The VE series offers four-digit, three terminal ‘Plan’, ‘Actual’ and ‘Status’ indication with 25mm digits or 100mm digits depending on application requirements.These display boards can be used as a ...
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ArticleNew machining turning centres out this year
Yamazaki Mazak says it is launching 13 new models this year. These will include new size options for a number of turning centre machines, including a new Slant Turn Nexus 600 M and a new Hyper Quadrex 250 MSY. The Quick Turn Nexus series of machines will also be supplemented ...
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ArticleHigh-performance power supply for single-phase networks
Siemens’ industry automation division has extended its range of Sitop single-phase power supplies, with three single-phase 24V power supplies with rated output voltages of 2.5A, 5A and 10A, plus two 12V power supplies with 7A and 14A. The company says the output voltage of the new PSU100S power supplies is ...
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ArticleLinear axis electric toothed belt drive for light loads
A new electric toothed belt axis with high feed forces and fl exible motor attachments has been launched by Festo. The ELGA linear drive integrates a plain-bearing guided belt drive which the company says is suitable for positioning lighter loads quickly and is easy to handle and fi t, enabling ...
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ArticleESP unit is launched for premium segment
Bosch says it is adding a high-performance variant to its Generation 9 brake control systems. The core of the new smaller and lighter ESP 9 premium version is an especially effi cient return pump, which the company claims can build up brake pressure very fast and with very little vibration. ...
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ArticleBooster compressor generates oil-free 40 bar compressed air
Boge says its K8 Booster will compress air from 10 bar to a maximum pressure of 40 bar – completely oil-free. Driven by an effi ciency class IE 3 motor this unit generates, depending on the inlet pressure, a delivery volume of 1,160 l/min at a pressure of 40 bar. ...
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ArticleClamping components enhance adjustable mounting system
new selection of MSM-referenced components which include a clamping base, sensor holding clamps, connecting tubes, L brackets, two-way connecting clamps, fl anged bolts and square mounting tube have been added to Elesa’s adjustable mounting system. The company says these MSM components add to the functionality of this system which may ...
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ArticleCable entry connectors provide extra protection
Electrical systems faults in commercial vehicles can often be traced back to the cable entry points of electrical connectors, says Harnessfl ex. The company claims its range of connector backshells, which includes straight and elbow external connector interfaces, is designed to provide high integrity connections between various Ampseal connectors and ...
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ArticleJoined-up thinking at Fronius conference
Industry expertsComplex casingsLow volume approachGlobal production processesDelta spot weldingQuality controlFronius recently held its annual international conference, and this year’s topic was 'Demands of joining technology for modern vehicle makers'. The Austrian company’s close working relationship with major OEMs was apparent from the number and quality of speakers present. All those ...
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ArticleNew central controller claims average energy savings of 10% in compressor rooms
A new central controller, which can be connected to up to 16 compressors, has been launched by Atlas Copco. The company says the ES 16 will provide compressed air users with one central point of control for an entire compressed air network. The controller will retrieve and process information coming ...
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ArticleStimulating Brazil's production
Innovate AutoFiscal stimulusThe issue of importsInvestment in productionExcess capacityBrazil has adopted stimulus measures that should attract more automotive manufacturers to the country. In October this year, Guido Mantega and Fernando Pimentel, ministers of Finance, Development, Industry and Foreign Trade respectively, announced a set of measures that aimed to attract more ...
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ArticleBMW's original is still a front-runner
Impressive pressesClose technical supportAutomation and repairGreen paintshopTwo things make BMW Munich plant stand out. Firstly it’s the only one of the manufacturer’s plants to produce both vehicles and engines. Secondly, and perhaps more significantly, is its location. The plant, established in 1922 to produce aero engines, is now situated in ...
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Editor's Note: Sense of direction
Industry gatherings are always a good opportunity to get a sense of where things are heading, whether it’s markets or technology. Attending two separate events recently, one a conference with a large OEM presence and the other a major trade exhibition for Tier suppliers, I tried to gauge where the ...
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ArticleThe rebirth of a pioneer as Optrel goes independent
Independence and growthA multi-regional brandThe entire rangeLeader in technologyExtending protection for weldersHaving spent several years under the wing of a specialist IPE group, the inventor of the opto-electronic welding mask, Optrel, regained its independence in November 2010. Over the course of several months the single-product Swiss company underwent a reorganisation ...
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ArticleTake control with servo-pneumatic, says Festo
4,000 spot weldsThree solutions on the marketControlled servopneumaticsServo-pneumatic systems for spot welding guns are becoming a more attractive alternative for auto body fabrication. Festo discusses the application of this technology.Increasing standardisation of production processes, along with the demand for improved quality and greater flexibility, has stimulated the market for controlled, ...
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Advanced technology for arc welding
Fronius has expanded its range of applications for arc welding with CMT Advanced. The company says this new application extends the ability to weld or braze thin and very thin sheets with low levels of spatter. The focus is on applications that demand a low and adjustable heat input. However, ...
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Tube production monitoring system
The production of welded tube requires constant monitoring and Invisuale claims its monitoring systems and tools, available to automotive manufacturing departments, offer tangible economic and technical benefits. The company says these systems are tied to a set of control limits and robust IO for operator alerts, mill integration and historian ...
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Larger smart display for checker vision sensors
Cognex has released SensorView 2, a new smart display for Checker machine vision sensors, which it says will allow production engineers to fully confi gure, test and monitor Checker 4G vision sensors without a PC being required at any stage. The SensorView display has a large 225 mm touch screen, ...
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Standardised cell concept for welding solutions
FlexibleCUBE is a new standardized welding cell from Kuka Systems. The company says this compact cell for automated welding tasks has been designed on a modular principle with numerous confi guration options. Kuka has focused on coordinating the cell with other components from its product range such as positioning units ...