Welding in a World Of Digitisation
Schweissen & Schneiden 2017 in Düsseldorf (25th – 29th September) will be a chance for Fronius to highlight its focus on digitisation. Challenges and solutions for thermal joining with respect to Industry 4.0 will form a core element of the company’s trade fair stand. Fronius will showcase its digitisation solutions, including the WeldCube data management system, which can be used to gather...
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High Speed and Outstanding Quality
Cost-effective, reliable, consistently precise and, above all, fast – the requirements placed on automated welding processes in the automotive industry, shipbuilding and pipeline construction continue to rise: it must be possible to join thick sheets as well as thin sheets in series production with increasing speed and quality. This is where LaserHybrid welding, for example, can bring greater...
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Low Heat Input for Stable Welded Joints
The thermal joining of different materials such as steel and aluminium is of crucial importance in automotive lightweight construction. However, this process is particularly challenging due to the different physical and chemical properties of the materials. It is difficult to achieve high-quality, stable results and the options for further working of the semi-finished parts are significantly...
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CMT Welding Process Enables Higher Levels Of Quality, Simplicity and Reliability
Fronius’s new second generation CMT, Cold Metal Transfer, welding process was recently added to the TPS/i power source. The welding process contains an extremely dynamic arc control allowing it to excel with its low heat input and high gap-bridging ability, thus allowing for a faster welding process. The welding torch for the CMT process is more compact than the previous model, guaranteeing...
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An Introduction to Plastic Injection Molding
We developed this eBook with designers, engineers and purchasing specialists in mind. It is written to provide a basic understanding of plastic injection molding presses, processes and costs. Our goal is to make our customers more knowledgeable about what goes into making a plastic part.
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New High Pressure Warm Forming Process Offers Rapid, Cost-effective and Precise Forming of Titanium Parts
Quintus Technologies introduces High Pressure Warm Forming (HPWF) to increase the production capacity for Ti-6Al-4V parts. The HPWF’s induction heating system warms the blank-and-tool package below the temperatures where a protective gas is required. A complete HPWF cycle takes less than five minutes and its relatively low temperatures enable quick cooling. The process is ideal to expand the...
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AMETEK SCP Introduces Polyethylene Molding Capabilities with Embedded Sensors and Payloads
AMETEK’s new polyethylene molding capabilities provide long life and high reliability for full depth rated sea floor applications. Polyethylene is preferred for molding due to its lower permeability to seawater. These capabilities are provided at the factory or in-the-field to mold polyethylene cable splices, breakouts and connector terminations.
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Inox Laser Art Uses Swiss-Made Vanadate Diode Laser
Inox Laser Art™ creates laser-engraved designs for commercial, residential or hospitality projects. Inox offers personalized engravings in black, white, color and copper reveal options. The vandate diode laser delivers an accuracy of 0.001 mm and creates intricate designs door hardware up to 30 in. for applications such as hotel door plaques and lever sets and corporate logos for offices. Inox...
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New Metacaulk Cast In-Place Devices Come with Snap-Fit Extentions
Metacaulk® Cast In-Place Devices are offered in construction trade size 5, 7.5, 10 and 15-cm O.D. Units are capable of making mixed multiple penetrations of pipe and cable. Designed for firestopping HVAC, plumbing and electrical piping and cable-through penetrations, the CIDs feature built-in internal intumescent firestop ring, tub box and snap-fit metal decking floor adaptors. Units meet UL...
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Newcomb Spring Corp Introduces Wire Bending Manufacturing Services which Meets Accurate Design Specifications
Newcomb Spring Corp launches wire bending manufacturing services, which have the capability to bend the wire with repeatable accuracy through CNC automation. Materials from standard steels to premium exotic alloys can be transformed into any shapes ranging from round to rectangular or special section. Prototype through large production runs is available using CNC wire bending services. Custom...
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Sun Glo Plating Now Offers Type I, II and III Anodizing Through Electrochemical Conversion
Sun Glo Plating introduces three types of anodizing processes, which can be determined depending on the range of thickness and application for the finished metal part. Type I, also known as chromic acid anodizing, is used to achieve thin corrosion resistant coating from 0.00005” to 0.0002” thickness. Type II provides a thicker coating of 0.0002” to 0.0012”, which is suitable for color...
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Von Ruden's Driven Tools Are Built to Last
Von Ruden's driven tools are designed to each specific machine in order to maximize performance. All of our tools are performance tested and made in the USA per ISO 9001:2015 standards. Check out our video to learn more.
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