All Ford articles – Page 17
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Steel crazy after all these years CHECK INTRO - DUPLICATE WITH OTHER STORY
Steelmakers are developing innovative new processes and coatings to meet changing demandsThere is a significant need within the automotive industry to find ways of increasing safety in a crash situation, using lightweight designs,” explains Anke Meyer, marketing manager at SSAB. One of the solutions is electro-galvanised steels such as SSAB’s ...
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UHF RFID system provides a clear signal
The new RFU630 UHF RFID system from Sick has been designed for challenging factory environments and overcoming the problems of poor signals caused, for example, by close proximity to heavy metal machinery and plant.The company says the RFU 630 read/ writer avoids signal reflection and distortion in ‘high noise’ conditions ...
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Welding guide for AHSS/UHSS steels
SSAB has released a guide to welding with AHSS/UHSS steels. The company says the new guide offers the results and recommendations needed to optimise welding processes.SSAB says the guide presents a detailed overview of the most common welding methods in the automotive industry: resistance spot welding, laser welding and arc ...
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Piston inspection system to prevent failures
An automatic vision inspection system to read the alphanumeric product identifi ers cast into pistons has been developed by Olmec-UK Ltd for an automotive engine manufacturer.The pistons must be checked prior to engine testing to ensure that the correct ones are fi tted. The vision solution features the use of ...
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Analogue device server for remote monitoring
Lantronix says its xSenso analogue device server (ADS) is a compact DIN-rail or wall mount device that enables sensors with analogue outputs to transparently send real-time data to any node on the network or over the internet. The company claims it is suitable for data acquisition and alarm notification in ...
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Reusable welded cable carrier transport rack
igus UK has produced a new modular rack for the transportation and installation of pre-installed energy chain cable carrier systems. The company claims the new rack provides a solution for safely mounting and transporting an entire pre-confi gured energy chain system directly and precisely to the customer’s machine interface.The rack ...
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Full range of machine guarding components
Elesa has created products designed for builders and installers of equipment cages, access panels and associated control cabinets.Working on the basis of industry standard tubular frame systems, the company claims to enable complete frame assembly with associated panel fi xing, panel hinging, door fabrication, door hinging, locking and interlocking (pictured).
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Unmanaged switches suitable for harsh duty Ethernet networks
Molex claims its new IP67 sealed Direct-Link switch modules provide a simple and secure on-machine Ethernet switch solution. Suitable for installations located in extreme temperature conditions, the Direct- Link 8-port switches operate in -40 to +75°C.Tested to NEMA 6 and IP67 environmental ratings, the company says the new Direct-Link switch ...
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Adhesive solution for DCPD bonding
SCIGRIP has launched an enhanced product for bonding dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) composites. The company claims that different grades of DCPD can be adhered successfully using SG600 without the need for time-consuming preparation techniques such as flame treatment.SG600 is cold curing and also features ratio-adjustable cure times and rheology compatible with robotic ...
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Electronic control unit software tool
dSPACE says its new SystemDesk version 4.0 is a convenient tool for completely modeling electronic control unit (ECU) software in compliance with AUTOSAR R4.0.The AUTOSAR data can be exchanged between OEMs and suppliers, as well as with other tools in the development process.The company says the dedicated dialogs and graphical ...
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High-pressure pump for forging press use
Bosch Rexroth has launched a new open loop axial piston pump, the A4VBO, which it claims works at a higher pressure, making it suitable for applications in the open die forging industry.The company says the pump has been designed to provide a long service life and low-level operating noise. The ...
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Next generation of adhesion testers
Elcometer has launched its latest range of pull-off adhesion testers – the Elcometer 506. These portable adhesion gauges are available in analogue or digital versions and are suitable for measuring the pull-off adhesion of coatings up to 50MPa (7250psi), either onsite or in the laboratory.The system features a quick connect ...
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Additional inductive sensors offer compact machine mounting solutions
New short cylindrical barrel and square profi le models have been added to Pepperl+Fuchs’ NBB range of inductive sensors.The company claims their compact size make them a suitable sensing solution in space-restricted machine mounting applications where super-fast switching speeds are necessary.NBB1.5-8GM16-E2 short barrel sensors are available in PNP normally open ...
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D-SNAP technical guide book
FDB says its D-SNAP technology handbook illustrates how this fixing and assembly system for the sheet metal and panel building industries can provide an alternative to traditional fastening methods.The company says the system has the potential for use in a number of other areas including industrial machinery, HVAC equipment and ...
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Bearings to prevent mechanical breakdown in linear guide systems
Linear bearings supplier igus UK has produced drylin T, a range of linear guide systems that it says are chip and debris resistant, maintenance free and 100% lubrication free.The products’ design consists of six sliding pads made from the iglidur J plastic bearing material and a rail and carriage made ...
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Small motoring dynamometers for automotive
The MicroDyne series of small motoring dynamometers is suitable for a range of automotive testing applications, claims SAKOR Technologies.The company says it is capable of testing all types of small rotary devices such as motors, pumps, generators and compressors. The MicroDyne is a four-quadrant dynamometer engineered specifi cally for low ...
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Production scheduling software now in German
Preactor International says it is now offering a free, downloadable software package that allows companies to schedule production to make optimum use of finite resources.Preactor Express is a fully-functioning, entry-level version of the Preactor family of scheduling products, aimed at small to medium-sized companies.All product information such as routing (operational ...
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Tandem welding process
Fronius says its CMT Twin tandem welding process lets users exploit two cold-metal-transfer (CMT) processes, or combine a CMT process with a GMA pulsed-arc welding process.The system features the configuration and synchronised start-up of two separately controllable power sources, two wire electrodes and a gas nozzle, combined with the CMT ...
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Non-contact power steering torque sensor
Designed to sense very small differential angles, the new TT electronics SX-4428 Magnetorque II non-contact steering torque sensor is based on Hall Effect technology.The free floating torque rotor within the device offers infinite rotational life claims the company.The new sensor enables the end user to program output levels and reduce ...
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VDA 19-compliant in-line cleanliness test
Dürr Ecoclean says its new EcoCLab system offers an automated in-line capability for inspecting and documenting particulate cleanliness in compliance with VDA 19.The company claims its EcoCLab provides a system to perform testing of critical areas on individual parts (eg. crankcases) directly in the manufacturing line. These findings are stored ...