All articles by Nick Holt – Page 44
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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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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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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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‘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 ...
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ArticleKistler introduces new electromechanical NCFS joining module
Successful automation of joining processes where joining stations are close together and space is at a premium requires particularly slim modules. For such situations, Kistler has developed its electromechanical NCFS joining module Type 2152B, suitable for use in such applications as press fi tting valve seat rings and valve guides. ...
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ArticleTubular framing solution from Rexroth
Rexroth’s new tubular framing system, EcoShape, used in combination with components from Rexroth’s Manual Production Systems (MPS), makes it easy to construct custom workstations, material shuttles or fl ow racks. EcoShape’s easy-to-use design allows users to quickly create new solutions or optimise and extend existing racks. This makes it possible ...
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ArticleNew SICK Inspector I40
The new Inspector I40 2D vision sensor from SICK UK is said to inspect products faster, with better defi nition and higher detection reliability over wider fi elds of view. The I40 now offers improved data and image logging, with class-leading ease of use for a wide range of applications, ...
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ArticlePiercing plate with plasma
The piercing processPhysics of limitationAddressing the limitations of plasma piercingPlasma can offer faster piercing times, faster cut speeds and a cleaner finished product, translating to higher productivity and profitability, but there are factors liable to leave operators with unsatsifactory results. New techniques developed by Hypertherm avoid these problems, says the ...
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ArticleABB robots keep Magna in trim
ABB IRB 6600 detailsABB’s IRB 6600 robots are available with a choice of fi ve handling/ reach capacities: 175kg/2.55m, 225kg/2.55 m, 175kg/2.8m, 125kg/3.2m, and 200kg/2.75m. The IRB 6600 is suitable for various process applications, including spotwelding, material handling and machine tending. In addition, a range of software products - all ...
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ArticlePart perfect for BWI
Mount technologyVariations on a themeBraking groundTest for successDesign for EnvironmentThe latest part of Delphi to be sold to a private firm was its Ride Dynamics and Brakes unit, which has become Beijing West Industries (BWI) Group. Under GM, Delphi was of the world’s largest automotive part manufacturers. After being made ...
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ArticleBeauty on a budget at Farbio
Engineering for productionCunning carbon fibre solutionsSupply strategiesPaintshop and final assemblyTesting times aheadThere have been many attempts to bring exclusive, low-volume supercars to market, but the truth is that few of these projects have ever seen paying customers taking delivery of finished vehicles. Building a single, functioning prototype before funds run ...