All articles by Nick Holt – Page 52
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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 ...
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ArticleCogniTens Optigo RE for 3D measurement
CogniTens has introduced its new Optigo RE model incorporating new optical 3D textured-light-based measurement technology and software. Optigo RE offers fl exible measurement volumes allowing full or partial measurement on small to large objects including body side panels and large stamping dies. Optigo RE serves primarily as a reliable shop ...
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ArticleSICK’s C4000 safety light curtain protects while saving space
With the C4000 Guest, SICK adds a particularly compact system to its family of Category 4 safety light curtains for protecting hazardous points-of-operation. Differing resolutions and protective field heights permit application-oriented confi guration. With space-saving installation, the C4000 Guest offers a minimised passive area – reliably preventing stepping around the ...
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Silastic injection mouldable elastomer meets engine specifications
Dow Corning’s Silastic 100 per cent Fluoro Liquid Silicone Rubber (F-LSR) is a new fully fl uorinated twopart injection mouldable elastomer designed to meet increasingly stringent automotive engine temperature, fuel and oil resistance specifi cations. It combines the ease of processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) with the temperature and ...
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Light-weight valve terminal system from Rexroth is ideal for automotive
Rexroth has introduced the ‘light generation’ version of its HF (High Flow) valve terminal system series – for use where a number of cylinders are used. The HF03-LG is a lighter-weight system with an impressive fl ow rate of up to 700 litres/min. It has a modular design and can ...
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ArticleVAC-TAC adhesive system from Power Adhesives
VAC-TAC is a new adhesive system from Power Adhesives for securing and positioning reinforcement materials in vacuum infused composites. It has been designed to hold in place typical vacuum processing products such as reinforced fabrics, foam, balsa, bleeders, breathers, peel plies and release fi lms used in even the largest ...
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ArticleComplex parts cleaned inline with Dürr’s EcoCSpeed
Dürr Ecoclean EcoCSpeed offers new advantages for inline cleaning of individual parts. This innovative system makes it possible for the fi rst time to clean complex geometrical workpieces during the manufacturing cycle using non-halogenated hydrocarbon. The EcoCSpeed has several process modules that can be loaded in delayed phases via a ...
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ArticleLight-weighting vehicle electronics
Heavy metalThe heat of battleGarry Myatt of Exception PCB takes a look at how saving weight and increasing durability in vehicle electronic architectures can draw lessons from race car technology developmentsThe quest to develop more powerful, yet lighter, electronics systems for the motor industry is one of the key areas ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Wanted - one new owner
Many in the industry are talking about the offering of Jaguar and Land Rover in similar terms to the July 2005 sale of MG Rover. They are missing some important points. MG Rover was a disposal of an ailing company with a badly managed product portfolio and crumbling assets, both ...
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ArticleSimulation helps you get it right
By using the correct simulation software prior to the whole stamping process being carried out, OEMs can make cost savings by reducing engineering, manufacturing and tryout time, thus remaining competitive in a saturated global marketThe challenges of BIW manufacturingSimulation is your way to get it right, every timeA closer look ...
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ArticleInnovative applications in automation
The annual SPS/IPC/DRIVES fair in Germany showcases the latest developments in the world of automation, and besides displaying the latest products, offers visitors informative sessions on the new technologiesSPS/IPC/DRIVES is the leading exhibition for electric automation technology in Europe, taking place in Nuremberg from 27-29 November, 2007. The show focuses ...
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ArticleDassault on the senses
Delegates got together in Stuttgart, Germany in October for the annual Delmia European Customer Conference to hear, see and learn about the latest offerings in digital manufacturingDesign software goes onlineHonda’s case study: front-loading using PLMAssurance of qualityDelmia held its European Customer Conference in Stuttgart on October 6 and 7 and ...
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ArticleFringe benefits
Folding metal for a good finish is an increasingly complex task as production lines become more flexible and body parts get more intricate. AMS looks at two suppliers leading the field in table top and robot hemmingQuick changeDirect applicationFlexible table topsSpin offs and rollersProven at PeugeotOEM benefitsAccurate hemming, where the ...