MachineBuilding.net Technical Articles Index

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Standards and guidance for press brake safetyKevin Ives, a consultant with Pilz Automation Technology, introduces the key standards and official guidance relating to press brake safety.
CE marking machines made in China and IndiaLaidler Associates explains how manufacturing and assembling machines in low-wage countries such as China and India can benefit European businesses.
The true cost of 'free' technical support for CAD softwareMark Mills of Micro Concepts argues that the cost of 'free' technical support can be measured in terms of lost productivity, innovation and market leadership.
ISO 13857, the new standard for machinery safety distancesJeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how the new international standard ISO 13857 relates to the two well known reach distance standards EN 294 and EN 811.
Explaining the advantages of machined springsAbssac explains the benefits that machined springs offer over conventional wire wound types.
Safety of machinery: EN ISO 12100-1 and EN ISO 12100-2Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses parts 1 and 2 of EN ISO 12100, the machinery safety standard.
How to choose the right type of locking fastenerThis article from Spiralock presents four things that engineers need to know about choosing locking fasteners that can result in better, more reliable assemblies.
CANopen communication protocol - an introductionHolger Zeltwanger, the managing director of CiA (CAN in Automation), outlines the background to CANopen, the device and application profiles, and the advantages CANopen offers machine builders, system integrators and end users.
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