All Ford articles – Page 21
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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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New ultrasonic controller for level measurement
The new Sitrans LUT400 series ultrasonic controllers offer one-millimetre (0.04-inch) measuring accuracy, claims Siemens Industry Automation Division. These compact, single point ultrasonic controllers are designed to continuously monitor and control level in liquids, solids, or slurry applications for a range of industries. The controllers are available in three models: the ...
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New metrology CT system
Nikon Metrology has developed a new “absolute accuracy” Metrology CT system. The company says the MCT225 provides Metrology CT for a wide range of sample sizes and material densities with 9+ L/50μm accuracy in accordance with the VDI/VDE 2630 guideline. All internal and external geometry is measured in a single ...
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Contact scanning and optical measuring combined in coordinate measuring machine
The O-INSPECT 322 coordinate measuring machine is the smallest system in the expanding the range of applications from Carl Zeiss. The company says the system combines contact ZEISS scanning and optical measuring, and is available in two sizes: O-INSPECT 322 and the original O-INSPECT 442. Both machines use the same ...
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Multi-turn encoders use magnetic sampling for reliability
Pepperl+Fuchs has mounted its latest CVM42H absolute encoders in a stainless steel housing, flange and shaft, which the company says makes them suitable for use in harsh environments. The encoders utilize magnetic sampling to deliver 24 bit resolution position value through the CANopen protocol, and are available with an IP66, ...
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Welded studs measuring system
Aicon’s engineers have developed the DPA welded studs measuring system (for determining the position of welded studs at the body framework in relation to the CAD reference data) especially for application in the automobile industry. The company claims the new self-centering adapters allow the desired CAD zero position to be ...
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New European standard for stainless steel hollow bar
A new European standard EN 10294-2: 2012 – Hollow bars for machining, sets out the technical delivery conditions of stainless steels and nickel alloys with specifi ed machinability properties and has now been approved and released. Sandvik says its Sanmac hollow bar range of stainless steel grades has been extensively ...
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Fully automatic inline-CT for serial inspection
MatriX Technologies has extended its AXI product portfolio with an inline-CT solution for fully automatic serial inspection with computed tomography. The company says to ensure the optimum confi guration for the given inspection task, the new CT inspection system XCT-2000i can be equipped with different x-ray tubes and state-of-the-art detectors. ...
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New premium Hot Bar monitoring system
Miyachi Europe has announced the availability of its new premium Hot Bar monitoring system, designed for Hot Bar refl ow soldering, heat-seal bonding, ACFbonding and heat staking applications. The company says the new system measures force, temperature, time and displacement, allowing continuous control throughout the entire process cycle. It is ...
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Fully-assembled linear guide rail system
Igus UK claims its fully-assembled linear slide rail and carriage drylin W provides low wear, a low coeffi cient of friction and quiet, maintenance-free operation.This modular linear guide system offers both double and single rail options and can be fi tted with a range of components that includes 12 types ...
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Laser tracker with high-speed real time output
With the latest firmware update, Hexagon Metrology claims to have improved the Leica Absolute Tracker AT401’s usability. The company says the updated AT401 can perform measurements without a warm-up period. This allows the operator to switch the system on directly out of the box and start measuring immediately.The built-in WiFi ...
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Autofocus upgrade for barcode readers
Cognex has announced the addition of liquid lens optics for the DataMan 300 series of fi xed-mount barcode readers. The company says this new accessory allows any DataMan 300 reader to be upgraded from fi xed focus to autofocus. Liquid lens variable autofocus technology is suitable for applications that require ...
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Next generation sensor-less and sensor based BLDC motor control
Melexis has launched its next generation IC family for sensor-less and sensor based BLDC motor control in automotive applications. The family consists of four base members; the MLX81205, MLX81207, MLX81210 and MLX81215. The company says each is available with a variety of memory confi gurations and in different package ...
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Low cost galvo-based scanning system
Traditionally, the galvo system of laser marking has cost considerably more than alternative methods, but Electrox says it has developed its Raptor laser to bridge this gap. The company claims the Raptor can permanently mark 1,000 characters per second with an accuracy of fi ve microns. This is supported by ...
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New levels of accuracy for distance positioning sensor
With the next-generation DL100Hi laser distance measurement sensor, Sick UK says it has developed a signifi cantly-improved control loop technology to achieve faster and more accurate position feedback. The sensors’ data output supports applications with acceleration values up to 15m/s2. The DL100Hi offers the choice of three measuring ranges to ...
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High-speed drill for steel and cast iron machining
The new MEGA-Speed-Drill from Mapal has been designed specifi cally for effi cient and cost-effective machining of steel and cast iron. Suitable for wet and dry machining the new cutting edge geometry features an unequal cutting pitch and three guide chamfers, which, the company claims, virtually eliminates vibration during machining ...
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Latest VF camera platform for hightech industries
Framos’ new Visiosens VF camera series is a fl exible and customisable image capture platform with more than 140 camera variants per image sensor. The company says new features include the Mini-B USB2.0 and the latest Micro USB3.0 super-speed interface with up to 5Gbps as well as the latest Sony ...
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Introducing new 30-90 kW oil-injected screw compressor range
Atlas Copco Compressors claims its new 30-90 kW oil-injected screw compressor range offers signifi cant improvements in sustainability and reliability, as well as performance increases of up to 10%. The new GA 30+ to 90 range is available in three variants: the GA 37-90 VSD models; the premium effi ciency, ...