The energy efficiency rating of a compressor is called Specific Power – the lower it is, the more you save in energy and money. So, what is Specific Power? Specific Power is the ratio of total energy used by the compressor and its compressed air output (at a stated pressure). The lower the Specific Power of your compressor, the greater […]
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The Applitec TOP-Line 700 Series is without doubt, the tool of choice for precision turning, parting, grooving and profiling on small turning centres and sliding head machine tools. Now, the Swiss manufacturer has expanded its impressive range with the introduction of an entire line of Polycrystalline Diamond tipped inserts that are all now available in […]
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The Rolls-Royce Precision Machining Facility in Derby manufactures fixtures for intermediate pressure turbine blades. Previously, it subcontracted the machining but wanted to bring this in-house so evaluated a number of 5-axis CNC machining centres to suit its requirements. Thomas McAllister, Toolroom Manager says, “We chose the XYZ Machine Tools UMC-5X for its price performance metrics. […]
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Leading toy retailer, Smyths Toys, has implemented Sparck Technologies’ advanced right-size auto-boxing systems to boost throughput for its ecommerce business, installing three Sparck CVP machines at its distribution centre in Corby, Northamptonshire. Sparck Technologies has provided Smyths Toys with three of its market-leading ‘fit-to-size’ CVP packaging systems – two CVP Impack machines, each capable of […]
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Precision sensor manufacturer Micro-Epsilon has introduced a confocal measuring system that consists of an extremely compact lightweight controller and a high performance confocal sensor, which are factory-calibrated and delivered as a complete measuring system. The newly developed IFS2404 confocal sensor is bundled with the controller and is available with measuring ranges of 1,2,3 and 6 […]
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The new Dalby Evolution EQ combination spray booth oven incorporates the very latest technology, providing the optimum paint application environment, whilst minimising running costs. The ‘Pro Active’ control system constantly monitors the activity within the spray booth and automatically adjusts airflow, temperature and lighting to optimise overspray clearance and bake performance as efficiently as possible. […]
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Measuring conductivity in smaller sized production facilities especially in the food and pharmaceutical industry sectors demands the most compact, yet robust sensors and the BAUMER PAC50 process sensor meets these critical requirements. Introduced just over a year ago, the PAC50’s success has been recognised by the readers and users of a leading Computing & Automation […]
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Samuel J. McMaster*1, Andrew Cobley1, John E. Graves1, Nigel Monk2 1. Introduction Selective soldering utilises a nozzle to apply solder to components on the underside of printed circuit boards (PCBs). This nozzle can be moved to either perform dips (depositing solder to a single component) or draws (applying solder to several components in a single […]
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Toyota Material Handling is launching two new Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck models: the newest models in the VCE-series offer high-standards of quality and performance to fit every operation’s needs. Additionally, a revised Toyota BT Vector VCE150A model comes with an improved and updated ergonomic operator compartment, including intuitive controls and interactive colour touchscreen. The […]
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EconCore, world leader in economic honeycomb sandwich material production technology, and Solarge, producer of lightweight, truly circular solar panels, will launch at JEC World a new lightweight, fully circular solar panel, reducing the weight of solar installations by up to 65% for rooftops. Since early 2018 EconCore and Solarge have intensively collaborated to develop the […]
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