Machine Building

EdgeCAM offline CNC package to achieve six-month payback

Rane (Madras) Ltd (RML), a supplier to global automotive manufacturers has installed the EdgeCAM offline CNC part programming package and achieved average cuts in production time of 15 per cent, leading to an expected payback period of six months.

21st October 2007

Thermal cameras aid process optimisation and monitoring

This article by IMPAC Infrared outlines some of the diverse applications where thermal imaging can assist with process set-up, optimisation and monitoring for quality and safety.

15th October 2007

VSD control of air handling units slashes energy bill

Stryker Orthopaedics has installed eight inverter drives, a PLC and two touch screen HMIs, all from Hitachi, and has therefore benefited from a saving in its annual energy bill of EUR140,000.

13th October 2007

Special brake motor specified for bottle crusher

Lafert Electric Motors has supplied a special single-phase, high-torque, progressive brake motor to Bottleworks for use in an innovative bottle crusher aimed at pubs, clubs and similar outlets.

12th October 2007

Vehicular applications for magnetorheological fluids

Magnetorheological (MR) technology is finding applications in both road vehicles and off-highway vehicles for improving vehicle performance and operator comfort.

12th October 2007

SLA system produces parts comparable with CNC machining

Acu-Cast Technologies, a sub-contract provider of rapid prototyping and short-run manufacturing services, has invested in a Viper Pro SLA system from 3D Systems for creating parts with excellent definition, accuracy, surface finish and a maximum part size that is ordinarily associated with CNC machining.

12th October 2007

Thermoplastic elastomer creates tough rapid prototypes

3D Systems' DuraForm Flex plastic SLS material is being used by Reebok to produce flexible yet tough prototype footwear, sandals and athletic equipment.

12th October 2007

Innovative automated inspection system uses deflectometry

Micro-Epsilon has worked with BMW to develop a vision-based system, known as reflectCONTROL, for detecting defects in paintwork and glass in the micron range.

11th October 2007

Surface inspection machine uses laser triangulation sensors

Trac Measurement Systems has designed, manufactured, integrated and installed an automatic robot-loaded machine for inspecting high-precision photocopier rolls for a major global manufacturer.

11th October 2007

HTS Sweden is Autodesk 'Inventor of the Month', October 2007

Autodesk has named HTC Sweden Inventor of the Month for its profitable use of Autodesk Inventor, AliasStudio and Autodesk Productstream software packages.

10th October 2007