Tech Zones

Colin Roberts of SKF reports how on-line monitoring is critical for the high productivity and quality achieved with multifunction machine tools used to produce engines in a Dongfeng Honda plant in China.

The story of how conveyor builder Magnetic Products helped one Midwest manufacturer overcome an unusually high drop from the pass line onto the scrap removal conveyor of its recently installed press.

Sliding slewing ring bearings are a low-cost replacement for expensive roller bearings, but Tom Miller of igus explains why the environment, loads, speeds and rpm, and other parameters must be considered before selecting the right type of bearing for your application.

Michael Perlman of Siemens Industry reminds us that it’s a process, not a product, and he explains how multiple drive factors contribute to system energy efficiency.

Can a machine actually be rebuilt to run better than when it was new? Dana Budney and Chester Perry of Essex Machine Tool Services answer by showing how they use advanced power drawbar technology to rebuild and remanufacture conventional vertical turret lathes to CNC.

Bellows from A & A Manufacturing Company include machine way and linear rail and bearing covers, ballscrew and cylinder rod covers, die set shields, and more.

Nilfisk CFM industrial vacuums easily and quickly collect and discharge metalworking fluids, saving time and costs.

Freedom eLog™ from MAG Infimatic provides production managers with 24/7 intelligence on machine uptime and identifies and categorizes downtime events (by color) for analysis.

Misumi offers its precision linear shaft that features a consistent hardening depth.

SKF offers its recirculating and planetary roller screws for linear-actuation applications.