Machine Building

Sealed linear encoder delivers sub-micron positioning resolution

A manufacturer of specialist production machinery has selected the Heidenhain LF481C sealed, compact, incremental linear encoder for a new micro dicing machine that has to obtain - and maintain - an axis positioning resolution of 0.1 micron.

31st March 2010

Quicker and cheaper to refurbish large component than buy new

RJW has used its spiral welder and other machining and inspection facilities to refurbish a cylindrical component form a large conveyor system; compared with purchasing a new component, the cost was around 85 per cent less and the job was completed in seven working days rather than 18-22 weeks.

30th March 2010

Quick-locking bushes provide for rapid shaft/hub adjustments

A manufacturer of PET blow moulding machines is using customised ETP-Express quick-locking bushes for easy and quick positional adjustment of the transfer wheels.

12th March 2010

Locking bush prevents damage in the event of machine jams

A manufacturer of blow moulding machines is fitting ETP-Express locking bushes to lever arms that open and close the moulds, as they prevent the machine from incurring damage in the event of a jam or misfeed.

9th March 2010

Pancake-shaped compression springs machined from solid

Abssac has recently supplied a pancake-shaped compression spring for mounting an adjustable mirror in a high-power laser machining application.

9th March 2010

Force and displacement sensors supplied for rail test rigs

Sensor-Technik has supplied force and displacement sensors for test rigs that are used to inspect railway tracks.

26th February 2010

Baldor motion control products selected for CNC profiler

Techserv Cutting Systems has installed Baldor servo drives, servo motors and motion controllers on four high-performance CNC profile cutting machines that are being used in the construction of the Royal Navy's next-generation aircraft carriers.

25th February 2010

Ethernet-compatible servo drives used in training simulator

Electropneumatics & Hydraulics has used Baldor's MicroFlex e100 AC servo drives and BSM three-phase servo motors in a motion platform on which is mounted a replica crane cab for training operators.

25th February 2010

DryLin rail guidance system for woodworking machinery

An igus DryLin rail guidance system has been used in a sawmill laser alignment system, overcoming the problems associated with conventional rolling element bearings in woodworking machinery.

17th February 2010

Digital microhmmeter used for automated resistance testing

A company manufacturing overhead transmission and distribution power line equipment has used a Cropico DO5000 high-performance digital microhmmeter for accurate resistance measurement during an anti-corrosion product testing programme.

12th February 2010