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Quick-Change Artists

Servo-driven grippers lend flexibility to automated assembly lines in the automotive industry and beyond
February 01, 2012
The major advantage of robots is their flexibility. It’s ironic, then, that robot end-effectors are typically custom-made for a specific part.


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Automation for Small Screws

Tiny fasteners present big problems for assemblers
February 01, 2012
It’s a Small World” is one of the most popular attractions at Disneyland and Disney World. The same phrase also applies to the manufacturing world these days.


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Maintaining Quality in a Build-to-Order Shop

For custom server appliance assembler MBX Systems, new procedures have virtually eliminated workmanship defects
February 01, 2012
Imagine assembling Samsung, Sony, Sharp and Toshiba televisions in the same plant at the same time—each with different flat panels, components and features, from built-in WiFi to 3D displays—and you’ll have some idea of the challenges facing MBX Systems in manufacturing made-to-order server appliances and embedded systems.


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Adaptive Control of Resistance Welding

February 01, 2012
A new technology could reduce, or even eliminate, the need for destructive and nondestructive testing of robotically welded joints.


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Assembly In Action: 3D Printer Prototypes Complex, Multi-Material Parts

The machine can create prototypes made of flexible and rigid materials
February 01, 2012
For more than a decade, the Coventry, UK-based wing of Indian TATA Group has owned Jaguar and Land Rover—two very different types of vehicles.


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Assembly In Action: Workstations Help GM Supplier Deliver Just in Time, Every Time

February 01, 2012
Shreveport, LA, is home to an Android Industries assembly plant and a General Motors manufacturing plant. Located just 1 mile apart, the two companies work closely together.


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Assembly In Action: LED Lighting Brightens Floor, Finances at Metal Parts Plant

February 01, 2012
Spanish manufacturer Martisa produces metal parts for the automotive industry at its Barcelona plant.


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Assembly In Action: Supplier Improves Welding Quality With 3D Vision

February 01, 2012
KWD Automobiltechnik GmbH manufactures side panels and assemblies for various car manufacturers at its Wolfsburg, Germany, plant.


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Shipulski on Design: Lean and Supply Chain Sensitivity

With lean, the factory is more sensitive to problems
February 01, 2012
At every turn, lean has increased profits in the factory. Its best trick is to look at the work through a time lens, see wasted time, and get rid of it.


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Fastening Threads: Getting with the Program

February 01, 2012
Programmable torque tools have become popular in recent years, due to quality initiatives.


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The Editorial: The Time Is Right for Reshoring

February 01, 2012
Last September, Otis Elevator Co. announced that it was moving production from its factory in Nogales, Mexico, to a new, $40 million assembly plant in Florence, SC.


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Sprinter Model 88

February 01, 2012
Sprinter Model 88 ink code-marking machine for date, product, lot and dot coding applications.


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Vision Aided Feed System

February 01, 2012
Performance Feeders has utilized a variety of camera vision systems in order to reliably orient parts with internal differences that a standard bowl feeder could not previously do.


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Tri-Star’s New Mold-In Precision Brass Inserts

February 01, 2012
Designed for molding into plastics, rubber and ceramics. MC-Series inserts have a “closed-end” bottom, preventing plastic flow into the threads.


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ACE Stainless Industrial Shock Absorbers for Long Life Applications

February 01, 2012
Made of V4A high quality stainless steel for long life and extreme environment applications.


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Bag & Box Grippers

February 01, 2012
Palletizing & Packaging End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT) for all makes of robots.


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High-Speed Pick & Place with Precision

February 01, 2012
The PPU-E30 has a cycle time of 0.58 seconds including switching and gripping times at a 40 mm vertical stroke, a 120 mm horizontal stroke, and a moving mass of 2 kg.


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Increase Productivity with Eraser’s Wire Processing Equipment

February 01, 2012
Eraser’s DCF Series strips magnet and enamel wire from 35 - 9 AWG.


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New Compliant Utility Couplers

February 01, 2012
ATI Industrial Automation has developed a new series of Compliant Utility Couplers for automation applications where there is a need to change utilities such as fluid, air and electrical signals.


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Precision Zero Backlash In Compact Design

February 01, 2012
RY series, the newest addition to the RollerDrive ® family.


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LM Series Actuator

February 01, 2012
The RACO LM Series is a lightweight positioning actuator, which can be easily configured into a wide variety of multiple axis motion systems.


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ERS Electric Transducerized Screwdriver

February 01, 2012
Innovative, quality and superior ergonomics all describe this new exciting Transducerized screwdriver by Desoutter. ERS tool features: programmable reverse button, extended lever option, 4 reporting LEDs (2 programmable), head lights, tapered durable soft rubber grip accommodates all operators comfortably.


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SPIROL Ground Hollow Dowels for Precision Alignment

February 01, 2012
SPIROL® Series GD100 Ground Hollow Dowels are designed to be direct replacements for Ground Solid Dowels per ISO 8734 when used in alignment applications.


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Kitting Carts increase productivity

February 01, 2012
Solve the identification and rapid retrieval challenges of kitted parts at assembly points using kitting carts custom designed and built with the Creform® System of pipes and joints.


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DTI Screw Dispenser from Design Tool Inc.

February 01, 2012
The DTI Screw Dispenser from Design Tool is designed to load a pre-determined number of fasteners into a cup and drop them into your hand.


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ViCATS-Visual Control And Test System Leak and flow testing products

February 01, 2012
Incorporates a graphical user interface that simplifies and enhances operator and test application interfacing especially when performing such system functions as:


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Portable Inspection of Leading Edge Radius

February 01, 2012
The LaserGauge® HS733LE sensor is used to inspect the edge radius and thickness of blades during the manufacturing process.


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Cordless Power & Mobility

February 01, 2012
Get mobile with DEPRAG Cordless EC Screwdrivers:
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Paste Brazing & Soldering Alloys

February 01, 2012
Fusion Paste Alloys deliver all the ingredients for a strong, void-free brazed or soldered joint in one deposit.


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Wire Harness

AssemTech Inc. is a busy and growing harness assembly shop in West Chicago, IL. The company has a 12,000-square-foot assembly area and employs 20 full-time harness assemblers - far cry from its early days back in 1986, when founder Chuck Hall and various family members assembled harnesses in his garage.

Podcasts

Lighting and 3D: Their Impact on Vision Inspection
Cognex Corp. makes vision inspection systems for manufacturers worldwide. Recently, John Stamos, sales engineer for Cognex, spoke with Jim Camillo, a senior editor of Assembly magazine, about the impact of lighting and 3D technologies on current and future vision inspection systems. The interview was conducted after a small-group presentation by Stamos in Chicagoland.
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