All articles by Nick Holt – Page 40
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ArticleNew De-Sta-Co Vulcan grippers
The Vulcan series of high-temperature grippers from De-Sta-Co are suitable for automated foundry and casting applications. Equipped with available options, the gripper can operate in temperatures up to 450oC (840oF). Vulcan series grippers come in three sizes, with holding capacities ranging from 91Nm (67 ft/lbs) to 414Nm (305 ft/lbs).Each can ...
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ArticleNew TruDiode lasers from Trumpf
Trumpf has extended its range of TruDiode series lasers, with the addition of models with output powers of 800, 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 watts, suitable for welding, brazing, hardening and heat treatment. These industrial-grade diode lasers offer a beam quality comparable to that of lamp-pumped lasers – even at high ...
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ArticleCombination laser and rotary die cutting system from Spartanics
Spartanics has launched its new Finecut-Plus-Rotary die cutting system, designed to support both a diverse range of short and long product runs found in automotive tooling shops. The Finecut-Plus-Rotary system offers rotary die cutting at speeds up to 120m per minute (400ft per minute). This is a tool-free system, with ...
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A smaller light curtain from SICK
SICK has launched its miniTwin 2, a reduced-size light curtain solution that incorporates sender and receiver in a miniature housing, a built-in unit control and a diagnostic LED display. The miniTwin 2 units measure 120mm x 1,200mm and can be cascaded or daisy chained end-to-end, up to 3,600mm, without any ...
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ArticleJK Lasers enhanced Nd:YAG laser range
JK Lasers has added two new units to its range of pulsed Nd:YAG lasers, the JK80PS and JK150PS. These models are designed for use in a range of application fi elds, including production of automotive components. The JK80PS and JK150PS combine higher peak powers with improved beam quality for increased ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Too much, too soon in China?
This September-October 2010 edition of AMS includes a vehicle maker special feature covering what the major OEMs in China are planning with regards to future production. As might be expected, to a one they are planning to add more models – and more capacity. With new plants or additions to ...
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ArticleMulti-sensor measuring tech from Werth
Werth Messtechnik has introduced its new ScopeCheck MB multi-sensor coordinate measuring machine for the analysis of large-volume components in a shopfl oor environment. The ScopeCheck MB has a measurement range of up to 800mm in the X-axis and 2,000mm in the Y-axis. Dimensional measurement using tactile, image processing technology or ...
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ArticleClearcut a key matter for matt
A sparkling futureThey are a real eye-catcher at major automobile exhibitions. More and more carmakers are presenting models with matt finishes. Previously only used with custom paint jobs, now they are increasingly being used in smaller production runs as well. Recently, BASF introduced its current colour collection, which include a ...
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Finding the new black
BASF colour designer Eva Höfli talks about today’s fashions, tomorrow’s trends and their impact on automobile colours in the futureAPS: What’s everyday work like for a colour designer in the car industry?Eva Höfli (EH): Oh, it differs a great deal - depending on what stage our work has reached. During ...
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ArticleElectromobility and colours for the cars of tomorrow
Defining current trend worlds and colour worldsNew intelligence: ‘defragmented apparition’Move on nowColour codes of the here-and-nowSensible crossover colours: discrete dubbingColour codes of crossover coloursSupernormal: harmonious irregularitiesNew form for perfect presentationMixing exciting metallics and earthy natural tones to market to a highly diverse global customer base is a challenging job for ...
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ArticleAnodising and coating with experience
Optimising anodisingMeeting the challenge of new EC regulationAluminium cleaning, pre-treatment and anodising are some of the last finishing processes still using highly dangerous chemicals. One materials supplier is trying hard to clean up these areas For many decades, hexavalent chrome pretreatment has been the standard for aluminium. More recently, chromebased ...
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ArticleWhen carbon counts for the better
An alternative to wet-chemical cleaningProcess technology – the decisive criterionComprehensive testing validates cleaning resultsRobot system with three nozzle arraysSmooth operation with many advantagesTopcoat line to go CO2As part of its drive towards greener paintshop processes, BMW has introduced a revolutionary cleaning technology at its Landshut plantTraditionally, plastic components for automobiles ...
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ArticleHarmonized automation
Bosch Rexroth, Hall 7, Booths 450, 550Pilz, Hall 9, Booth 370The SPS/IPC/DRIVES event, which will be held from 23-25 November 2010 at Messe Frankfurt, is Europe’s leading automation fair and the ideal event for finding out what’s new to the market, the trends, and what the future holds for automation ...
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ArticleVariations on a theme
Reducing cost in paint use and maintenanceParallel power in paint linesLess paint lost and rapid colour change possibleInside and outsideAdaptable and agileLight weight and high efficiencyLightweighting the robot armSpace-saving interfacing simplifies maintenanceEisenmann has been working hard to meet the challenges of today’s paintshop according to Ralph Meier, head of the ...
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ArticleEvolution, not revolution
Manufacturing summaryPlant setupProduct and processToyota’s production facility in Valenciennes, France and the influence of the Toyota Production SystemA lot of well-known international companies have their beginnings in humble roots. An example of this is the Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), which you may know started in 1933 as the Toyoda Automatic ...
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ArticleMetal mart in Hannover
Tebis, Hall 11, Stand G29Cloos, Hall 13, Stand D33Techni Waterjet, Hall 12, Stand A26ThyssenKrupp, Hall 16, Stand E22Trumpf, Hall 11, Stand C31/2Trumpf’s TruLaser Cell 7040Uddeholm, Hall 13, Stand C76Held every two years, EuroBLECH is the most important event of the calendar for anyone involved with the handling, finishing, cutting and ...
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ArticleManufacturing in a fluctuating market
Tofas numbersDedicated tooling productionRobots in the minorityLocal sales and export issuesWorking in TurkeyAMS travels to Turkey to talk with the plant directors of Tofas and Honda Turkiye to uncover what it takes to run a successful automotive production facility in this ever-changing marketIn March this year, the Turkish government introduced ...
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ArticlePepperl+Fuchs's new VDM28 distance measurement sensors
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced its VDM28 distance measurement sensors with Pulse Ranging Technology (PRT). These sensors provide measurements at distances ranging from 200mm up to 8,000mm, with repeatable accuracy of less than 5mm, a resolution of 1mm and response times as fast as 10ms. According to P+F, PRT is an advanced ...
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ArticleNew robotic gripper from DE-STA-CO
DE-STA-CO, producer of robotic tooling and workholding solutions, has released a new electric parallel gripper said to combine improved durability with the economy of brushed motor technology. The DPE Series gripper is designed for any application currently using pneumatic grippers. DESTA- CO says that the new gripper requires no programming, ...
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ArticleHyPerform high-strength steel from Corus
Corus Steel has launched a new steel grade, Dual Phase (DP) 800HyPerform, described as ‘an advanced high-strength steel designed specifi cally for the automotive industry’. DP800HyPerform is suitable for producing lightweight automotive parts, such as structural members and reinforcements that must be highly crash-resistant. The minimum ultimate tensile strength of ...