METALCASTING SUPPLIES Free-Standing Shields
Danray Products LLC, Rockford, Ill., introduced a line of free-standing shields that can be used in applications such as safeguarding and housekeeping. Each shield has a 48 x 36-in. panel of ¼-in. polycarbon- ate supported by a frame of 1.5-in. extruded aluminum. Shields can be ad- justed vertically and come with fasteners and safety signs. Tey can be placed between machines and along aisles to minimize flying chips, sparks, coolant or other hazardous
workplace materials. Visit
www.danrayproducts.com for more information.
Software to Teach Robots
Te newly released Run myRobot technology from Siemens Drive Technologies Division, Munich, Germany, and Kuka Industrial Robots, Augsburg, Germany, aims to integrate the operation, programming and diagnostics of Kuka robots. Tool retraction and diagnostic tests of robots and other operations can be performed using one panel with the Sinumerik 840D connected to the KUKA control via a command interface, which can boost the machine’s efficiency and flexibility. Te Sinumerik hand-held terminal HT8 and the user interface
can be used to teach machine tool-related setup actions. Visit
www.siemens.com for more information.
Water-based Insulating Die Coating
Considering the steady growth of aluminum parts cast via gravity and low pressure diecasting, particularly in the automotive industry, ASK Chemicals, Hilden, Germany, developed Solitec AD 901, a semi-insulating, water-based die coating that can extend service life by as much as 50%. Solitec AD 901 also can help ensure molds are filled com- pletely while protecting the mold surface. Te coating’s high graphite content reduces a mold’s ejection forces, which can decrease wear on mold surfaces over time. Aluminum diecast- ers can increase usage periods while simultaneously reducing
maintenance costs. Visit
www.ask-chemicals.com for more information.
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