Microscope has intuitive software interface


Energy waste can be reduced in compressed air The company will be


Reducing energy waste in compressed air is vital to the eff iciency of a manufacturing process, says BCAS. It leads to cost savings and to prolonged equipment life. Experts from the compressed air


specialist will be on-hand to advise on what can be done to reduce energy waste in compressed air. Of the total energy supplied to a compressor, as little as eight to 10% may be converted into useful energy that can do work at the point of use.


Hygienic design minimises contamination


The latest addition to Berger Tools’ HD range of hygienic design standard elements, GN305 adjustable hand levers, can be used whenever parts have to be clamped in confined spaces or particular lever positions. Another highlight on the stand


is the ball lock pins, GN113.10, in stainless steel. They are used for quick fixing, connecting and locking


parts which have to be frequently removed and replaced. Finally, GN335 oval tubular handles


have an inclined 45° angle and can be screwed onto the handle shanks allowing special lengths to be ordered, even in small quantities.


Visit Berger Tools at stand B250


Probes monitor aerospace engines


Service provided by Bowyer Engineering include design and build for robotic assembly jigs, assembly tooling, welding fixtures, inspection fixtures and robotic end eff ectors. The company manufactures temperature and pressure monitoring probes for aerospace engines and provides sub-contract piece part manufacturing on multi-axis CNC and conventional machines.


demonstrating some of the key measures that can be put in place to improve the energy eff iciency of compressed air systems, from system design and maintenance, to data logging and air leak detection audits. Data logging equipment will


be available to view on the stand, alongside a range of Gardner Denver compressors and Elmo Rietschle vacuum and blower equipment.


Visit BCAS at stand F185


Five new machines to crimp and strip


Five machines for cable preparation equipment are among the tailormade solutions showcased by Automated Cable Solutions. They include the PP3+ stripper crimper (pictured), a multi-core wire stripper and digital microscope. Visitors to the stand will see hand


tools, mini applicators, crimping presses, wire pull testers, cable pre- feeders, machines for cutting cable and tubing, cutting and striping, jacket stripping, coax stripping, wire stripping, magnet wire stripping and braid combing. There will be demonstrations of equipment from Carpenter, Gamma and Rittmeyer and new loose piece machines. The company also supplies cut,


strip and crimp machines from Jam Automatic Machine (JAM), which specialises in crimping the smaller range of terminals, with a space saving footprint of 2m2. The company is also an agent for


GEM Terminal, Mikropla and Hatko and off ers a range of bandolier terminals for side feed and rear feed terminals for mini applicators. A range of used equipment by Schleuniger, Komax, Kirsten, Mecal, and Gamma is for sale. The company is always looking to buy used or part- exchange machines, and will try to find a machine if it is not in stock.


An EDM notching service supports NDT and NDE inspection techniques.


Visit Bowyer Engineering at stand C265


Laser cutters cut thick steel


Cost-eff ective laser cutters and engravers will be exhibited by Boxford. Using the experience gained from supplying laser cutters for the past 16 years, the company has developed the latest range of laser cutters built to exacting standards. The company has built in many features as standard into laser


systems, including integrated chiller cooling systems, auto focus, air assist c/w integrated compressor, integral red dot pointer and honeycomb and ‘knife-edge’ cutting tables.


Visit Boxford at stand L35


Visit Automated Cable Solutions at


stand E70


Stamping and presswork specialist, C Brandauer, is proving that the best things in manufacturing come in small packages. It has invested heavily in new high-speed presses, ancillaries, grinding machines and the latest laser inspection equipment for the production of stamped metal components. Accuracy to a tolerance of 20µm


is paramount when making parts for the next generation electric engine or military drone. The company’s ‘What is a Micron’


video will be shown, to provide an in-depth look into the technical aspects of precision metal stamping, the importance of producing to exact tolerances, the materials involved and the end applications.


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“A human hair is 50 microns


thick so that gives you an idea of the parameters we are working towards,” commented Graham Allison, technical sales manager. The company has recently secured several major contracts in the UK, Europe and the USA. The company will also be


showcasing EloPin press-fit technology, which allows the solderless connection of terminal pins to a PCB, for automotive electronics and any customers looking for robust interconnects.


Visit C Brandauer at stand E190


An integrated digital microscope system designed specifically for production and quality control environments is available from Ash Technologies. The Inspex II has an intuitive software interface which simplifies operation and control of the system, increasing eff iciency, control and traceability of inspection, says the company. The ergonomic, fully integrated,


standalone system does not require a PC. The AshCal auto-calibration feature removes the need for time-consuming recalibrations for each zoom change. 2D point-to- point precision line measurements and annotations can be captured on images for qualification and documentation whilst on-screen overlays enable the go/no-go rapid inspection of samples. Users can streamline the production processes and prevent human error with user access privileges


and programmable preset options


for controlled and standardised inspection processes. Other


features are interchangeable illumination options, a one-click autofocus on-screen indicator and image stamping with time, date, user and magnification level. The company established


in 1994, specialises in digital magnification and imaging solutions. Its inspection solutions can improve production process quality and cost eff iciencies, increase operator performance and productivity and aid training, claims the company.


Visit Ash Technologies at stand A220


Measurement to boost productivity


Developing and manufacturing measuring and testing technology has been pioneered by Blum Novotest with the aim of boosting its customers’ productivity, says the company. It off ers advanced, reliable


solutions that meet the highest quality standards and guarantee the eff iciency of a manufacturing process. Products deliver precision in every environment and the company fosters long-term partnerships with employees, customers and business partners. Products and services include


machine tool probing systems for workpiece setup and measurement, machine tool probing systems for tool measurement and control, CAM measurement software for workpiece measurement and control, Digilog probing systems for roughness


measurement and scanning in the machining centre, in-process bore measurement systems, temperature measurement systems, measuring machines for customer specific applications and test stands for the automotive and hydraulic industries.


Visit Blum Novotest at stand E230


Inspection is examined in micron detail


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