METALCASTING SUPPLIES Robotic Machine Tending Software System Coordinate Measuring Machine
Te line of coordinate measuring machines from Metronor, Rockford, Ill., includes the Solo Twin, a two-camera system that can make measurements in confined areas. With a 70-degree field of view, the cameras provide accu- rate readings when placed
close to large parts. Visit
www.metronor.com for more information.
ABB, Zurich, Germany, has introduced two robotic ma- chine tending software systems that allow for simulation, validation and optimization in 3-D. Te PC-based Robot- Studio Machine Tending PowerPac provides a platform for the creation and editing of machine tending robot cells, while the controller-based RobotWare Machine Tending is a tool for programming and configuration. Te monitor- ing and control interface has been designed for less skilled personnel to control many tasks, and it provides access to
rapid coding tools for more advanced users. Visit
www.abb.com for more information.
Safety Scale
Danray Products LLC, Rockford, Ill., released a new safety scale for point- of-operation openings. Made of 0.09-in. anod- ized aluminum,
the scale can be used to check for “No Safeguard Required” in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). It is roughly the size of a credit card and tapered for
use in obstructed areas. Visit
www.danrayproducts.com for more information.
Despruing Unit
Te DS 2-80 from LPM Group, Padua, Italy, is a despru- ing machine designed to process aluminum wheels with different sprue sizes and design. Te wheels enter via a chain conveyor and two light curtains locate them in working posi- tion. Pieces are precentered and lifted against the die by a
press cylinder to punch the sprue from the bottom. Visit
www.lpm-it.com for more information.
Spark Emission Spectrometer Software
Bruker Elemental, Kalkar, Germany, has developed a soft- ware package for its Q8 Magellan spark spectrometer. Te MCI software, which stands for “Metal Cleanliness Inspec- tion,” evaluates sparks caused by non-metallic inclusions to determine total oxygen content, cleanliness, oxide and sulfide inclusions, grain size and oxide and sulfide distribution. Te Q8 Magellan spec- trometer and accompanying software are suitable for routine
operations in both laboratory and production environments. Visit
www.bruker.com for more information.
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