Optimized to keep interfering contours minimal Tendo LSS can be used to access difficult parts of workpiece in working areas where appliances create difficult conditions It has runout of less than 0.006 mm at L1 is 200 mm and has vibration... Learn more

Manipulated via MCS external controller EGN Models 80 and 160 servo electric 2-finger parallel grippers have 8 and 16 mm stroke per finger respectively Design allows flexible adjustment and control of gripping force speed position and acceleration... Learn more

Offered in sizes 8–14 Model SRU is equipped with pneumatic drive based on rack/pinion principle and with double compressed air actuation Depending on size they supply torque from 0.103–0.848 lbf-ft Basic module includes 45 deg end position... Learn more

For clamping of thin-walled and easily deformed components ROTA NCR 6-jaw power chucks each consist of central chuck piston with 3 inner pendulums positioned at 120 deg Each pendulum is connected to 2 base jaws so workpiece is centered between 6... Learn more

Model Tendo clamps cutting tools with cylindrical shanks using steel sleeve surrounded by hydraulic fluid not with intermediate sleeves Clamping areas remain dry High torque transmission is guaranteed at all spindle speeds Closed system operates... Learn more

Maintenance-free Tribos Mini and SVL extensions can hold circuit board tools with straight shanks eliminating need for special cutting tools with larger tool shanks Clamping process can be done in 30 sec by means of manual SVP-2 or automatic SVP-3... Learn more

Two-finger parallel Model EGN 100 and 3-finger centric Model EZN 64 use integrated servomotor and encoder for position feedback and can be actuated in force or positioning mode Model EGN 100 provides up to 20 mm stroke range and 600 N grip force;... Learn more

A Tier 1 full service supplier of large-scale high-pressure aluminum castings to the automotive industry Hamilton Ontario-based AMCAN includes four ancillary companies in Canada and Latin America Today the AMCAN group includes a complete design... Learn more

Schunk-USA had almost completed the construction of a beautiful new manufacturing facility in Morrisville NC The network designer had put considerable thought into designing the data infrastructure for future bandwidth requirements and projected... Learn more

In December IEN explored industry perspectives on the course of lean manufacturing In the second part of this report we take a look at various applications of the lean/flexible approach from assembly to aftermarket service.ABB Automation -- Lean... Learn more