Automation – Page 378
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ArticlePower clamp offers multiple mounting and shaft options
Designed with fi eld-adjustable opening angles, multiple cylinder sizes and manual locking, Destaco says its new 82M-3 power clamp is fully interchangeable with previous models of the 82M series and designed to keep out contaminates and debris. The company claims the 82M-3 features a number of enhancements including a locking ...
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Control System Integrators Association site
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA), a non-profi t professional association of companies that design and implement control systems for manufacturing and industrial facilities, has a new website. The site is aimed at providing information for those who hire control system integrators. The association says decision-makers in the automotive industry ...
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ArticleCNC honing machine for production of precision gears
A high performance 11-axis CNC system from NUM has enabled machine tool manufacturer Sicmat to create a gear honing machine for posthardening fine finishing. The company claims that by using a new honing wheel with external teeth, and an ultra-precise application-specific CNC program developed by NUM, the Grono 250 machine ...
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ArticleNew flexible measurement probe for industrial applications
Featuring an integrated swivel joint, Carl Zeiss says its new VAST XTR gold probe offers fl exible and accurate measurements for industrial applications and helps to increase productivity. The integrated rotary axis allows the stylus system to turn (in 15° increments) in the direction of the feature being measured and ...
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Vehicle wiring protection for extreme environments
Harnessfl ex says its range of PKC conduit systems for vehicle wiring applications suit any demanding environments. The company claims PKC conduit is stronger than nylon and has high fl exibility, making it suitable for dynamic applications, such as wiring installations in turbo engines and the exhaust systems of off-road ...
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ArticleExtended range inductive proximity sensors
Pepperl+Fuchs claims its NRB/NRN series inductive proximity sensors (with reduction factor 1) are capable of detecting every kind of metal at the same operating distance – and over greater operating distances – than is possible with standard inductive sensors. Cylindrical sensor models are available in diameters from 6.5mm up to ...
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ArticleExplosion-safe LED stacklight towers scertified for use in gaseous and dusty environments
Patlite has introduced explosion-safe AR070 and AR-078 LED stacklight towers for Zone 2 and Zone 22 application environments. Each model is rated IP65 without alarm/ fl ashing and IP54 with alarms/fl ashing and features a glass fi ber-reinforced polyester base, a 1.5-meter cable and a sealed cable exit. The towers ...
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ArticlePicture perfect: Vision in vehicle assembly
Clever engineeringWorking environmentIndustrial vision marketNew applicationsThe BMW factory at Landshut in Germany manufactures components for the company’s final assembly sites around the world, including body-in-white elements in various metals. The latter include instrument carrier panel frames for the Mini Countryman. The part aluminium-magnesium alloy unit acts as the mounting for ...
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New automotive application and technology website for design engineers
Mouser Electronics has launched a new application and technology website focused on automotive design. The company claims the new site provides assistance to design engineers in fi nding the latest automotive advancements, sourcing product information via block diagram navigation, and pinpointing the latest technical resources. The site features new products ...
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Specialist vehicle panel fittings
FDB Panel Fittings is offering a specifi c range of hardware for special purpose vehicles such as fi re fi ghting trucks, ambulances, police riot control vehicles, refuse trucks etc. The company says special requirements such as vibration and vandalism resistance are considered, as well as specifi c standards and ...
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Vacuum tube lifters and manipulators
American Crane & Equipment Corporation has recently added AL-Vac vacuum tube lifters and manipulators to its product range, suitable for lifting objects ranging in weight from a few pounds to several tons. The equipment is easy to operate and can help increase effi ciency and reduce labour costs associated with ...
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ArticleEconomical production of Eoil-free compressed air
The new Boge Bluekat range of screw compressors feature an integrated converter which the company claims offers a more effi cient solution to providing oil-free compressed air. These compressors are based on screw type compressors with traditional oil injection but feature a converter integrated directly after the compression stage. This ...
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ArticleSuction cup for efficient handling of metal sheets
Schmalz USA claims its SAXM series of sheet metal handling suction cups are able to absorb several times the lateral forces of other types of this equipment. The company says this is due to the special structure of the suction pad interior and an additional friction disc. Its design enables ...
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ArticleAMB 2012: Stuttgart
Shaping the future Display performance Optimising productionInnovations in machiningInnovative techniques Next generationOrganizers of Stuttgart’s biennial metalworking trade show – AMB 2012 – speak confidently of their hopes that over 90,000 delegates will attend during the course of this year’s event.Located in the very heart of Germany’s metalworking and industrial area ...
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ArticleGaining the edge in hemming
Established techniquesProductivity and flexibilityAdaptable technologyPush and pull Quantitative factorsRegional requirementsAs long as car body panels – specifically closures such as boot and hood lids – are made out of metal, they are likely to continue to be subject to hemming as a means of joining different panels together. The basic ...
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ArticleActivating eco-friendly excellence at BMW
New activator for simplified process managementSmooth changeover with energy savingsLess DI water – less waste waterFurther changeovers under wayImproved behavior on aluminiumFollowing a successful trial, BMW in Dingolfing has switched both car body pre-treatment lines at its Dingolfing plant to a new activation technology from a chemical supplier partnerThe BMW ...
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ArticleLooking East: five OEMs in Russia
Renault-NissanAvtoVAZFord-SollersVolkswagenGeneral MotorsRussia’s automotive market has grown rapidly in recent years, both in sales and manufacturing. AMS looks at the activities of OEM’s expanding into the country.Renault-NissanThe French manufacturer has been keen to develop its presence in Russia given the potential of the market. As such the company has made strong ...
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ArticleBold colours – the key to classic and modern car character
AMS talks to design legend George Gallion and BASF colour designer Mark Gutjahr about colour and style in cars past and presentFor decades, George Gallion was responsible for the appearance of Opel models, including the legendary Manta A series. Gallion recently turned 75 and he still has strong opinions about ...
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ArticleGreen-fitting gathers energy and efficiency gains
Minimizing cost, maximising ROISoftware solutionsSoftware solutionsThe automotive paintshop world has many mature paintshop installations that will not be replaced but can have their carbon footprint greatly reduced by intelligent energy managementModern paint shop operations are as unique as they are complex; there is no uniform design, no absolute standard and ...
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ArticleEuroBLECH 2012 – Hanover
Alternative metalsDevelopments in weldingSheet metal processingPress line automationCovering eight exhibition halls at the Hanover exhibition grounds, EuroBLECH 2012, runs from 23-27 October with the theme ‘For a sustainable future’. It focusing on efficient technology and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, says the organisers.“This year’s theme of the world’s leading technology exhibition ...