Tech Zones

HaydonKerk Motion Solutions concludes this two-part series with a technical explanation of how to accurately size a linear actuator.

Eberspaecher NA operates a unique laser-welding short-tube production cell from Weil Engineering North America that uses Siemens controls and is a showcase of advanced technologies.

When a die for a production part needs maintenance, finding the least-cost fix in the shortest time is critical. Murray J. Desnoyer and Geoff Foulds of Origin International examine how tooling engineers at Pridgeon & Clay achieve time savings of over 80 percent and avoid costly die rework by using new software to simulate the iteration process.

Part One: This technical white paper from HaydonKerk Motion Solutions explains what a stepper motor-based linear actuator is, what its typical components are and how each of them functions, and how they all work together to convert rotary to linear motion.

A Challenging Mix of Oil and Glycol: Tubular membranes handle extremely difficult oily wastewater at this Metaldyne die casting plant.

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.

Motoman’s new RobotPro^® Web Edition provides a comprehensive web-based expert system for performing robot preventive maintenance, alarm-code troubleshooting and repair procedures. Designed exclusively for use with Motoman robots that have NX-series controllers, the software is tailored to each specific robot model and is structured in a user-friendly format with well-illustrated, step-by-step procedures that are easy to understand and follow.

WD-40 Company is introducing WD-40 Trigger Pro^TM – a non-aerosol product with the same WD-40 formula – to better meet the needs of its industrial end-users. The latest innovative delivery system in the WD-40 brand product line, WD-40 Trigger Pro features an easy-to-hold ergonomic can and a multi-action nozzle that allows users to spray WD-40 as a wide spray or stream – with no overspray or leaking.

Rex-Cut Products, Inc. offers an expanded line of synthetic fiber abrasive products that provide smooth, controlled operation on stainless steel, aluminum, and exotic alloys. Rex-Cut Megabrite™ Non-Woven Abrasives include unitized Type 1, convolute, and Type 27 wheels, mounted points and their new finishing flap discs.

Anderson Products' Controlled Flare End Brush (CFE) is specially designed to remove heavy weld spatter, flash and scale in hard-to-reach areas such as right angles and corners. Unlike conventional end brushes, the patent-pending design of the CFE reduces filament fatigue resulting in less wire breakage in demanding applications.