More Efficiency in 3D Printing

Multi-Modular Gage Facilitates Inspection

Damage and loss of value due to corrosion can be averted by regular inspection. Particularly helpful here: A measuring corpus that covers all relevant measurements in the monitoring and repair of surfaces susceptible to corrosion thanks to interchangeable probes. PDF-Download

Flexibility for Small Businesses

Coating solutions for smaller companies that offer individual solutions are often less about machine utilization and more about flexibility, speed and relieving the few employees. One coating system manufacturer has recognized the need and has a semi-automated coating solution specifically for small businesses and craft enterprises in its program. An interior decorator appreciates the advantages of the system. PDF-Download

New Powder Coating System Doubles Production Capacity

A leading manufacturer of high-voltage equipment now coats its aluminum tubes with efficient technology from a specialist in powder coating systems, improving surface quality and doubling its production capacity. PDF-Download

Not All Vapor Degreasing Is the Same

Elizabeth Norwood

Due to its high efficiency, low cost and comprehensive flexibility, vapor degreasing is popular in the field of parts cleaning. But there are different types, devices and cleaning fluids. In order to make the right choice for the specific application, users should inform themselves in advance. PDF-Download

Tailor-Made High-Purity System in Special Dimensions

The requirements in the high-purity area of industrial parts cleaning are becoming increasingly complex - and so are the demands on the system manufacturers. A specialist for technical cleanliness in the process chain is a sought-after partner in this sector and has now already implemented the second large-scale cleaning system for the company Trumpf. PDF-Download

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Grinding Rails Purposefully at 80 km/h

Viktor Kirchgessner

A new generation of laser scanners impresses both in 2D profile measurement and in the acquisition as well as evaluation of 3D point clouds. In terms of accuracy and measuring rate, the laser scanners are among the most powerful profile sensors in the world. Among other things, they are used to measure the profile of rails during high-speed grinding. PDF-Download

Thermal Exhaust Air Purification (Almost) Without Natural Gas

Jutta Denneberg

Solvent emissions - such as emissions of volatile organic compounds - from a wide variety of painting processes can be captured and thermally treated in such a way that they become heat and electricity for production. Ideally, this is possible without the use of additional energy to reach the necessary oxidation temperature. PDF-Download

Safety for the Bolted Connection

Whether in mechanical engineering, the vehicle industry, track construction or precision mechanics - solid marking of screwed connections can be found wherever absolute safety of machines or structures is required. The marking serves as a seal of the bolted connection, providing visual security about the strength of the connection. PDF-Download

Complete Conversion To Hydrocoating

Marco Bock

Away from solvent-based coatings: Bühler AG spent two years researching, formulating, and testing together with an industrial coatings specialist. Now, the Swiss technology group is coating its machines for food, nonfood, and die-casting applications at two of its 30 manufacturing sites worldwide with the new, robust water-based products - and doing so on existing coating lines. PDF-Download

Develop and Verify Shot Peening Processes

Jörg Behler

The residual stress state of surfaces is a key factor for the fatigue strength of shot-peened components. A new measurement method implemented into a fast and mobile X-ray stress analyser can significantly reduce measurement time to accelerate the development and validation of processes. PDF-Download

Even Thinner for Next Generation E-motors

Ana Mendoza

The development of smaller and more powerful electric motors requires more compact laminar cores. A thinner coating is essential for this. A new core plate varnish specially tailored to this application should enable the development of new, more efficient motor types with lower manufacturing costs. PDF-Download

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High-Tech for Noble Surfaces in Medical Technology

For the electroplating of surgical instruments, an electroplating specialist relies on end-to-end digitized workflows. For this purpose, he uses an ultra-wideband-based radio system that can be used to control and monitor all processes from goods receipt to goods issue. Tracking and reporting ensure transparency, traceability and documentation of all processes across the entire value chain. PDF-Download

Painting Center for More Quality, Efficiency and Flexibility

Heiner Kleine-Wechelmann

A supplier for wood and plastic parts was able to further optimize painting quality, realize a higher throughput and relatively reduce energy use in terms of electricity and heating costs with a new painting center. With the 3-zone booth, the painting and drying area was customized. PDF-Download

A Challenge of Extremes

Jorrit van Rijn

From outdoor playgrounds to gas stations and swimming pools to ski lifts: Corrosion protection is not only a challenge for the present, but also for the future. A new powder coating offers a high level of protection here with just one coat and can be applied without pretreatment. PDF-Download

Homogeneous Surface Roughness Around the Clock

An 8-axis blast cleaning robot shows its strength in particular with large-area, recurring components. It is used in three-shift operation up to seven days a week and continuously delivers uniform and reproducible blasting results. PDF-Download

Corrosion Protection Down to the Millimeter

With the production of hybrid and electric vehicles, the requirements for corrosion protection have changed. In certain areas of the vehicle components, however, it is only partially applied. A specific process for the partial coating of components has already proven its worth in a wide variety of customer projects. PDF-Download

Five Steps to the Right Brush Solution

As part of a five-step program, a brush manufacturer offers assistance in selecting the right brush system. In addition to an online product advisor and on-site analysis, the highlights include extensive testing options in the brush test center. PDF-Download

Robot Control Without Programming

New software aims to save operators from having to program robots in the future: With the help of a portable learning device, operators can teach the robot their professional know-how by simply performing their task. PDF-Download

Effect Powder Coatings With High Circulation Stability

High-quality effect powder coatings are expected to match the effect image and color tone at all times, even with varying system settings. A manufacturer of powder coatings has developed a technology that, according to him, makes this possible. It offers the advantage that the overspray of the powder coatings is 100% recyclable with full effect consistency. PDF-Download

Decentralized Cleaning Reduces Personnel Costs

An automotive supplier relies on decentralized cleaning with compact systems in its production. By seamlessly integrating the cleaning systems into the production environment and feeding them with a robot, he is reducing personnel requirements and costs. PDF-Download