All articles by Nick Holt – Page 51
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ArticleMaking motor protection less complex
Effectively managing a motor system can be complex and costly. Users can overcome the diffi culties and compatibility issues of upgrading their electronic systems with the Schneider Electric’s Telemecanique brand TeSys T advanced motor management protection system. The TeSys T system combines primary motor protection requirements with extra functionality that ...
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ArticleTru-Vue suppression sensors do the trick
Pepperl+Fuchs has added a background suppression model to its range of Tru-Vue photoelectric sensors. Tru-Vue background suppression sensors have a 50mm sensing range and deliver consistent target detection regardless of target colour and refl ectivity, with detection unaffected by shiny machine panels or other background objects. These sensors also eliminate ...
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ArticleCleaning the heavyweights . . .
Dürr Ecoclean has launched its EcoCFlex cleaning system for heavy-duty situations. The new design extends Ecoclean’s fl exible robotic technology for precision cleaning to accommodate industrial parts weighing up to 300 kilogrammes. A clever innovation has enabled the implementation of proven cleaning technology to this new application area: motors or ...
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New milling cutters from Kennametal
Kennametal has extended its well-proven KenFEED portfolio with the introduction of two new types of solid-carbide milling cutters, with diameters from 6mm to 25mm. The solid-carbide KenFEED mills are available in two geometries; the tools having been developed specifi cally for machining hardened steels of 37-52 HRc (KMDA geometry) and ...
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ArticleStrength by design
Habasit has introduced what are billed as the strongest plastic modular belts for conveying extreme loads in the automotive industry, suitable for use with skid conveyors and general car conveyors. The high-performance belts, which feature nylon or steel rods, are driven by solid lug tooth sprockets that provide optimum sprocket ...
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ArticleWired into automation
This year’s METAV show will take place from March 31-April 4. The trade fair is the largest international technology showcase in Germany and features the latest in manufacturing technology and automationThe 2008 edition of the METAV show should be very attractive for both visitors and exhibitors, as it coincides with ...
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ArticlePlant rises from a Delmia digital design
Close collaboration leads to optimisationVisualisation tests improved logistics at the plantFuture planning in 3DTo break new ground takes courage, but heavy-vehicle maker MAN was confident that the process would go smoothly because the design and construction of its new facility was initially done using virtual softwareHeavy-vehicle maker MAN Nutzfahrzeuge’s newest ...
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ArticleBody conditioning
The key to lower-cost componentsMelt conditioning and high-pressure die castingMelt conditioning and twin roll castingMelt conditioning and direct chill casting (MC-DCC)Melt conditioning and recycling One of the major restrictions to the increased use of aluminium and magnesium alloy components in automotive applications is their relatively high cost compared to similar ...
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ArticleRace for green engineering
Can motor racing ever be environmentally sustainable? It depends what questions you ask. AMS talks to Honda Formula One environmental engineer Jamie Shaw to find out how green the industry really isThroughout the 2007 season, the Honda Formula One team ran with a distinctive livery. Eschewing traditional sponsors, Honda ran ...
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ArticleEfficiency redefined at Hannover
This year’s Hannover Fair from April 21-25, 2008 includes 10 flagship international trade fairs and more than 1,000 themed special presentations and forums. The scope ranges from the latest trends in automation, technologies for maximising energy efficiency and security, state-of-the-art automotive solutions to customised PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or MES ...
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ArticleQuality assurance products shine
Control 2008 – the international exhibition for quality management will be held at Stuttgart, Germany, on April 22-25, 2008. AMS previews some of the products that will be shown at this popular annual eventAs the world’s only trade fair that focuses strictly on quality assurance, Control presents the entire spectrum ...
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Crunch time for the car industry
Designed to be disposableDrain on resourcesCarmakers need to think about the end to a car’s life right from its beginning if a coherent recycling initiative is to be properly realised. Simon Palmer from recycleyourcar.co.uk gives his view on what needs to be doneCar design has always been governed by function ...
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ArticleHexagon’s BRAVO HP for body and subassembly inspection
Hexagon Metrology has added its new range of BRAVO HP horizontal-arm measuring systems to its existing range. BRAVO HP was developed for flexible and accurate dimensional inspection of thin-walled components like bodyshells, car bodies and subassemblies.The BRAVO HP features a stable and precise mechanical structure with an integrated temperature compensation ...
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ArticleDigital modelling for stamping
Life-cycle harmonyDecision drivers and dependencies in vehicle development life cycleTechnology enablersHolistic benefitsVirtual die technology embraced in the past decade has grown by quantum leaps, and those who embraced the technology in the early stages of its development are starting to realise superiority in competitiveness, productivity and profit margins.Stamping dies are ...
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ArticleOlympus NDT Introduces the EPOCH LTC
Olympus NDT has introduced its new EPOCH LTC digital ultrasonic fl aw detector. Weighing only 0.96kg, this handheld instrument is now the smallest in its line of EPOCH fl aw detectors. The EPOCH LTC is built for use in a wide range of weather conditions and diffi cult inspection environments. ...
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ArticlePepperl+Fuchs’ Emergency Stop Switches offer fast, error-free installation
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new family of Emergency Stop (e-stop) Switches with integrated Safety at Work (SaW) functionality. These intelligent e-stop switches are powered by the ASInterface network and offer fast, error-free installation in fi eld or panel-mount applications. Field and panel-mount models are available in high-intensity, wide-angle illuminated versions, ...
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Easy light curtain installation with Omron STI’s F3SJ
Omron STI’s F3SJ Safety Light Curtains make selecting and installing a safety light curtain easier than ever – users need only specify the required confi guration type and sensor length. F3SJ safety light curtains are available in fi nger protection, hand protection or hand/limb body protection confi gurations.Sensors with protective ...
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Award winning steels from Uddeholm
Uddeholm’s powder compacting steels can increase the lifespan of tools, often lasting twice as long as tools made of conventional materials. In combination they offer superior results in the tooling process.Uddeholm’s four recommended tool steels for powder compacting offer solve all the common tooling problems including galling, adhesive wear, abrasive ...
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ArticleGeico’s J-Flex system takes the stress out of body handling
J-Flex is an innovative handling system for pre-treatment and e-coat plants. The system consists of specifi c trolleys for body handling driven by chains. Body dip and rotation movements are independent thus they can be combined in order to obtain optimised working positions. The complete system is controlled by a ...
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Vacuum sensing system for robotic vacuum handling from PIAB
PIAB’s new decentralized vacuum sensing system for robotic vacuum handling is a customer-driven solution that provides an output of just one to two signals for handling systems with up to 12 vacuum generators. Each vacuum generator in the decentralised handling system can utilise durable, electromechanical mini vacuum switch in aluminum.The ...