All articles by Nick Holt – Page 48

  • sa1
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    The steel age for ArcelorMittal

    2008-11-01T16:42:47Z

    The search for new marketsProducing lighter, stronger steelTailor-made steel solutionsThe coating process – a challenge for the futureArcelorMittal is continuing to develop stronger, lighter steels for use in the automotive industry. A looks at the latest materials, and seeing what the future holds for steel"The three most important factors in ...

  • ke
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    Kemppi’s weld time measuring device aids productivity

    2008-11-01T15:58:02Z

    Kemppi (UK) Ltd has launched ArcTimer, a small, easy-to-use device that is attached to the welding cable or the earth cable from an MMA, MIG or TIG welding machine to measure the actual welding time of the machine. Welding is labour intensive and the ability to determine the welding time, ...

  • driven-1
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    Driven to automation

    2008-11-01T15:52:03Z

    There’s no shortage of innovative ideas and must-see presentations at this year’s SPS/IPC/Drives Electric Automation show in Nuremberg, from 25-27 November.The chance to see what’s new, compare notes and extend, strengthen and reinforce networks in today’s challenging market conditions isn’t to be lightly passed up. Probably the best opportunity this ...

  • at1
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    At the ready at Vauxhall

    2008-11-01T14:25:37Z

    Putting people firstGlobal Compact VehicleCutting the fatGreen can mean good businessSomething old, something newDespite tough economic conditions in Europe, Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant is prepared to face the future head on, as plant director Tom Schmidt, explainsThe first car produced by Vauxhall, in 1903, was a 5bhp (4kW) model that ...

  • Nick Holt
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    Editor's Note: Order of the day

    2008-11-01T12:45:04Z

    Sales figures from America and Europe are no less than shocking, but for all the doom and gloom, there are still some carmakers managing to buck the trend. According to reports, Ferrari is expecting record sales for 2008; Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is forecasting the same for the German carmaker, ...

  • Article

    Focus software adds speed and versatility

    2008-11-01T12:35:34Z

    Metris has released Focus Scan 5.1 and Inspection 9.1, which streamline the digital inspection process and embed it into the CAD-centric design-throughmanufacturing process, saving both time and money. Metris Focus is a fully-featured software suite for point cloud data acquisition and inspection. For non-contact 3D metrology applications, Focus drives the ...

  • in1108-5
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    Misumi offers new linear motion systems

    2008-11-01T12:34:57Z

    With the new LX Series range of linear motion units, MISUMI Europa offers compact ‘ready-tofit’ systems for applications with high precision and efficiency requirements. Due to the high number of options available, they are suitable for use in many industrial spheres, including single-or multi-axle applications in feeder units, adhesive dispensers ...

  • in1108-4
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    Energy for welding robots

    2008-11-01T12:34:45Z

    Fronius’s new system package and its variants are designed for use with a combination of standard process arm robots and the tried and tested TransPuls Synergic welding systems. The system packages offer the user such benefi ts as cheaper, simpler and more reliable robot programming, reduced robot loading and therefore ...

  • in1108-3
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    Wear-free scanning – even with rough surfaces

    2008-11-01T12:32:42Z

    Only the different gloss level of the surface shows that the ruby stylus of the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) must scan a rough surface. “This is often not good for the stylus,” according to Dr Frank Richter, responsible for stylus production at Carl Zeiss. “When measuring very hard materials, the ...

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    Dura’s cappings give stylish exterior trims

    2008-11-01T12:29:04Z

    Dura has developed a new range of triple-injected plastic cappings for A-pillar, B-post and B-pillar structures. While ensuring optimal safety and quality, triple-injected plastic cappings are made out of a notably lighter material. The weight saving is 40 per cent compared to metal and there is at least a 25 ...

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    Capacitive accelerometers have wide measuring range

    2008-11-01T12:28:56Z

    The new range of single-axis K-Beam capacitive accelerometers from Kistler Instruments covers the measuring range from 2g to 100g in fi ve models, with the option of either unipolar or differential output. The three-layer, micro-machined, variable capacitance, silicon-sensing element measures acceleration in truly static or low amplitude, very low-frequency environments. ...

  • in1108-2
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    GE Fanuc platforms help reduce downtime

    2008-11-01T12:28:50Z

    GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, has released two new modules for its popular PACSystems RX3i that reduce downtime, provide high resolution for improved process control and high performance sampling of data to improve throughput. The new isolated Thermocouple analogue input modules and isolated Resistive Temperature ...

  • in1108-1
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    Protective gear just got better

    2008-11-01T12:28:43Z

    Over many years, the Optrel e640 Miraplus has successfully served many end users. This classic helmet is suitable for use in any applications requiring DIN4/10/11 functionality. The cartridge quality remains the same, with a new design to prevent the front lens cover from being scratched when placed face down on ...

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    Going with the mold

    2008-11-01T11:01:26Z

    EuroMold, the world’s leading trade fair and exhibition for mould-making and tooling, and their design and application development, takes place at the Exhibition Centre in Frankfurt am Main from December 3-6, 2008.It’s hard to think of a trade fair that’s more important to its industry sector than EuroMold. It has ...

  • insp09-10
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    ATI Stellram features new hard-working coating

    2008-09-01T16:21:10Z

    ATI Stellram has added more than 20 new styles to its extensive range of inserts featuring the NL37 Nitro-Lok Ultra hard-wearing coating, specially designed for rapid machining of castings, forgings and near shape parts made from steels and alloyed steels. The NL37 grade can help boost cutting speeds by as ...

  • insp09-9
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    REGO-FIX adds new products to the ER tool clamping system

    2008-09-01T16:21:05Z

    Swiss toolhandling company REGO-FIX has made a signifi cant addition to the tried-and-tested ER tool clamping system with a new type of coolant fl ush disc. It offers great potential for saving production costs. This is because in contrast to the external KSS infeed, the cooling and lubricating agents can ...

  • insp09-8
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    SmoothFlow reduces milling time and extends tool life

    2008-09-01T16:21:01Z

    CAD/CAM expert VX Corporation has released its Version 13 SmoothFlow machining technology, which reduces milling time and extends tool life with optimal material removal. It machines cavities and pockets safely and effi ciently by maintaining constant material removal during roughing, thus extending tool life and reducing machine wear and tear. ...

  • insp09-7
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    Corrosion protection by means of atmospheric plasma nanocoating

    2008-09-01T16:20:56Z

    Plasmatreat, the leading supplier of atmospheric pressure plasma technology, has developed and patented a nanocoating process called PlasmaPlus that protects the coating on decorative aluminium strips from corrosion. Extreme demands on corrosion protection are likely to arise from new planned washing processes operating with highly alkaline washing solutions (pH: 13.5). ...

  • insp09-12
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    Two new safety contact edges from Omron STI

    2008-09-01T16:20:44Z

    Omron Scientifi c Technologies has expanded its family of patented SGE safety contact strips. SGE-88 and SGE-1510 models are both ffered in EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) for excellent resistance to ozone and weathering, while also making them well-suited for use in applications with exposure to aggressive chemicals. The SGE-88 mounts ...

  • insp09-11
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    RX10 rotary axis calibration from Renishaw

    2008-09-01T16:20:39Z

    The RX10 is an accessory for Renishaw’s laser calibration systems, allowing the comparison of the programmed rotation of a drive or rotary table to the actual rotation as measured using a traceable laser source. Used in conjunction with the XL-80 or ML10 laser systems (and angular measurement optics) the RX10, ...