All Ford articles – Page 31
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ArticleDirectSkinning for a superior plastics finish
Bayer MaterialScience and Fischer Automotive Systems have launched the jointlydeveloped DirectSkinning technology, a plastic coating process said to return improved cost-effi ciency in the production of injection-moulded parts for vehicle interiors. DirectSkinning combines the injection moulding of thermoplastics with the reaction injection moulding (RIM) process for polyurethane processing. DirectSkinning does ...
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ArticleMilliken releases new Hyperform HPR-803
Milliken has introduced its high-performance reinforcing agent, Hyperform HPR-803 and Hyperform HPN nucleating additives for polyolefi ns. The Hyperform HPR-803 agent is suitable for use in the automotive sector as it can reduce the weight of polypropylene car parts. Hyperform HPN nucleating additives for polyolefi ns add further dimensional control, ...
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ArticlePortable TIG welding equipment from ESAB
ESAB’s latest Caddy portable TIG welding units are suitable for welding various materials, including mild and stainless steels, while some can be used for aluminium welding. In addition to an introductory range of equipment, ESAB has launched two Origo Tig 3001i units - TA23 and TA24. Both require a three-phase ...
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ArticleColorMax-1000 from EMX Industries
According to EMX Industries, colour sensing and matching is easy with ColorMax-1000 industrial sensors. Housed in a standard M30 proximity sensor package, ColorMax-1000 allows faster differentiation between parts, allowing machines to see up to 15 different colours and RGB intensity, while built-in algorithms ignore lustre. Traditional colour sensors output only ...
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Mueller takes over as chief executive at Rolls-Royce
Goodwood, UK – Rolls-Royce has announced that Torsten Mueller has taken over as the company’s new chief executive officer. Mueller assumed his new role in Spring 2010 from Tom Purves, who retired after 25 years with the BMW Group.www.bmw.com
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ArticlePaintExpo covers the bases
adphos Innovative TechnologiesErichsenHarterInfraBioTechCSF FoerderanlagenVollert AnlagenbauChemische Werke KlutheCMA RoboticsThe industrial paints market is looking better than it has done for the past year. AMS previews PaintExpo, one of the year’s top paint and coatings events.Recent figures suggest that the automotive market has passed the worst of the downturn. As markets strengthen, ...
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ArticleQuality under Control
Faro EuropeHexagon MetrologyHommel-Etamic/Hommel-Movomatic JenoptikSAPX-RiteThe Control exhibition offers automotive professionals the opportunity to examine what new equipment is on offer in the field of metrology and quality control. The 2010 Control fair, held in Stuttgart, Germany from 4-7 May, will include an automotive industry-oriented presentation platform held by the Fraunhofer IPA, ...
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ArticleSustainability on show
ArcelorMittal Automotive EuropePepperl+FuchsDassault SystèmesEuchnerPilz AutomationThe 2010 Hanover Fair, themed with the headline ‘Efficiency - Innovation - Sustainability’, runs from 19-23 April, 2010, and, as in previous years, will be showcasing innovations, new developments, technologies and materials from many manufacturing areas. The three main display categories are Factory Automation, Process Automation ...
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ArticleProduction systems return competitive edge
Virtual assemblyFord plans for global modelLean machine: GMS propels the new GMFord’s flexible bodyshopNissan flexes in TennesseeChrysler goes commonJapanese firms build on past successFlexible plants across the USFlexible production now lies at the heart of global automotive manufacturing. Using reprogrammable tooling in bodyshops, standardized equipment in paintshops and common build ...
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ArticlePushing boundaries at Ford India
Part deliverySignal interferenceIncreased automationA better body shopPioneering paint shop technologyAll in one placePreparing for exportsWhile car sales in China have tended to grab the recent headlines, sales in India – and particularly small car sales - continue to increase at a break-neck pace, with market leader Maruti Suzuki posting record ...
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ArticleMeasuring at Formula 1 speed
Made to measureContrasting elementsThe world of Formula 1 demands highly-compressed lead times, whether for major car developments between seasons, or for smaller scale repair or improvement in the gaps between races.The ability to implement testing and measurement procedures that bring both quality and speed makes F1 a useful arena for ...
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ArticleRapide production
Oven readyFine tuning the productPaint and final assemblyFirst four-door since LagondaWith Aston Martin’s Gaydon, UK facility nearing capacity, the carmaker has elected to work with Austria’s Magna Steyr for production of its Rapide fourdoor sports car. "A year ago, this building was an empty shell. From January until now, we ...
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ArticleAll that Jazz
In September 2008, Honda finalised plans to start production of the second generation Jazz at its Swindon, UK facility. One year later, the car went into series production. To discover how Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) has managed to implement production of the Jazz city car in just 12 ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Winds of change
While 2009 has exceeded all expectations as to just how bad a year it would be for global carmakers, parts suppliers and tool manufacturers, already there are green shoots appearing out of the dramatically altered landscape that is automotive production.No where more so than in the area of hybrid and ...
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ArticleExtended tool holders from Rego-Fix
Tool holders with long projections are being increasingly used worldwide, particularly in moulding and toolmaking for the automotive industry. Rego-Fix has developed the ‘XL’ for long tool holders. By means of the integrated vibration damping system, vibrations and chatter are almost eliminated, meaning that optimum process results can be achieved ...
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Article‘OnTheFly’ sensors from Werth
Werth, manfacturer of optical and multi-sensor coordinate measuring machines, has introduced the ‘OnTheFly’ system for rapid measurement with image processing. Using the system, Werth ScopeCheck and VideoCheck co-ordinate measuring machines can now take measurements while in constant motion. By using fl ashing light sources, motion-related blurred images are eliminated, negating ...
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ArticleAutoForm launches new hot-forming simulation software
Hot forming has become an important tool for the automotive industry, the technique being used to meet specifi c requirements in crash safety and vehicle weight reductions. Many automotive manufacturers use these processes to produce body structure components such as A- and B-pillars, tunnels, front and rear bumper beams and ...
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It's time that Chrysler and Italy’s Fiat SpA will need each a leader
Auburn Hills, MI. – Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne, who is running the thirdlargest US automaker as well as Italy’s Fiat SpA, said each company will need its own leader within 24 months. Marchionne is splitting time between Italy and the US trying to integrate the two automakers.He said he’s ...
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‘Master Arc’ from Motoman
Motoman’s new 6-axis MA1400 ‘Master Arc’ welding robot can signifi cantly increase uptime by integrating the welding torch into the upper arm. Available in fl oor-, wall- or ceiling-mounted confi gurations, ideal for highdensity layouts, the space-saving MA1400 robot further features the Sigma V motor control technology. The MA1400 robot ...
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v5.75 of Plato system for hot engine testing
Anthony Best Dynamics (ABD) has released version 5.75 of the company’s Plato system, an objective noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) measurement and analysis system for powertrain and power-steering testing. Designed for end-of-line, off-line audit, R&D and durability testing, through to in-vehicle and pass-by-noise measurement and analysis, Plato provides a wide range of NVH ...