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Also IN THIS ISSUE of ASSEMBLY E-news:
- Workers heckle Volvo CEO.
- Honda set to surpass Chrysler. |
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The HP140T from WEISS....Fast, Flexible, Compact
The HP140T combines horizontal and vertical linear motor axes into one compact unit. The system is extremely fast and is fully programmable within the product's specifications. This HP140T can reach speeds of 40 m/sec2 at a positional accuracy of 0.02 mm.
Please contact us for an
in-house demonstration. |
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 High-Flying Robots
By Austin Weber
Senior Editor
Traditionally, aircraft assembly has been a labor-intensive, manual process. Large jigs, fixtures, cradles, platforms, scaffolding and gantry systems are a common sight on factory floors.
But robots are slowly becoming a key part of military and commercial aircraft production lines as the aerospace industry adopts new materials, grapples with throughput issues, and addresses ergonomic concerns and skilled labor shortages.
VIEW STORY
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 LISTA'S ARLINK® 8000 WORKSTATION WITH CONVEYOR SOLUTIONS
Lista's Arlink® 8000 Modular Workstation is available with a supplied conveyor system
or is easily integrated with an existing conveyor, for cost-effective, high-efficiency workflow management through the entire production stream. Conveyors of all types can be integrated with the system. Ideal for assembly, inspection, testing, rework, packaging and material transfer.
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Check out ASSEMBLY magazine's new online jobs page. Specifically tailored for those with careers in manufacturing and engineering, it is quick, easy and free. Companies that are hiring can also go online in search of talent.
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 Kappa cut-and-strip machines speed wire setup
The latest sensor technology gives the new
Kappa wire processing line a powerful advantage for easy cable setup and changeovers without tools. Even difficult to process materials can be setup quickly, giving these Kappa machines a very broad range of applications. The same sensor continuously monitors processing during production. Contact Komax Corporation at
www.komaxusa.com. |
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Monitor Higher Torques
New high-capacity Torque Functional Test (TFT) systems include three new models ranging from 500 Nm to 2,500 Nm. In addition to their highly accurate positioning capabilities, the new TFT units offer one percent full-scale torque sensor accuracy and 0.25 percent torque sensor repeatability. Each TFT includes both servomotors and precise position sensors to monitor and control torque inputs when installing fasteners, and performing pressing operations and functional tests during and after assembly. For more information, visit Promess Inc. at
www.promessinc.com. |
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 Polyurethane Foam Processing System
The Reactor IPH-25 can be used for dispensing higher viscosity materials or materials that require higher temperatures. Configured for polyurethane foam processing applications, the dispenser features a local control module that allows up to 25 programmable shot settings and five shot sequences to be inputted. For more information, visit Graco Inc. at www.graco.com. |
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May 20-21
National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
Expo Productions, Inc.
Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee
www.electricalwireshow.com
June 9-11
ATX East and MD&M East
Canon Communications LLC
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
www.atxeast.com
June 9-11
International Robots & Vision Show
Robotic Industries Association
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago
www.roboticsonline.com |
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