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GlobalSpec: DirectU2 Specs & Techs e-Newsletter
March 4, 2008 - Volume 8 Issue 10A
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Laser Sensor Measurement Application Guides
Laser Sensor Measurement Application Guides
Keyence Corporation of America

Comprehensive measurement guides illustrate and describe how laser sensors solve a broad range of industrial measurement problems. Applications in the plastic, rubber, and film industries include measurement of rubber sheeting and tubing, defects in automotive tire steel belts, evaluation of tire performance, and thickness and warpage of IC assemblies, plus alignment and vibration measurements on coating rollers and more.

Keyence's LK-G Long Series Displacement Sensors, with a range of up to 1 meter, measure any material or surface with a 50 kHz sampling speed, 2.0 µm repeatability, and ±0.02% F.S. linearity. Details and specs here.

RUD Swivel Lifting Points
RUD Swivel Lifting Points
RUD Chain, Inc.

The RUD Chain collection of swivel lifting points brings together physics and innovation, creating the next generation of the safest lifting products on the market today. The patented bearing technology allows the lifting point to swivel or adjust to the direction of the pull, keeping the product true to its working load limit (WLL).

This product group performs exceptionally well when a load is not only lifted, but also has to be rotated and/or turned. While other static products begin stress, the RUD® collection of swivel lifting points make the necessary adjustments, keeping workers and their environment safe.

The 'All-in-One' Machine Shop Solution!
The "All-in-One" Machine Shop Solution!
FARO Technologies, Inc.

Save time and money by replacing cluttered inspection areas with one tool that can do it all, the FARO Gage. Check basic geometry, distances, and angles. Create alignments and add nominal data for instant verification. Perform first article inspections or do repeat part measurements.

The FARO Gage can be set up in seconds, allowing anyone to measure parts and assemblies directly on the machinery producing them.

With a 48 in. (1200 mm) working volume and accuracy up to .0002 in. (.005 mm), the FARO Gage is the cost-effective solution to metrology needs on the shop floor.

Reduce Test Set Up Time with a DC Power Analyzer
Reduce Test Set Up Time with a DC Power Analyzer
Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Gain breakthroughs in R&D testing productivity with Agilent's new N6705A DC Power Analyzer. This revolutionary new product integrates the capabilities of up to four power supplies, a DMM, an arbitrary waveform generator, a scope, and a data-logger into a single instrument. No programming is required to access the powerful capabilities of this instrument.

Use the front panel simulator demo and view application notes here.

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Implementing Lean Manufacturing — Why .NET Technology is Important for ERP
Implementing Lean Manufacturing — Why .NET Technology is Important for ERP

As a manufacturer, you are likely already taking steps towards lean design and manufacturing. The right ERP solution is an integral part of that process, but how do you choose the right solution?

Although Microsoft's .NET technology is new to the public, ERP software vendors made key decisions about applying .NET back in 2000. Leading vendors leveraged this technology differently, impacting manufacturers on a strategic scale.

Read "Why .NET Technology is Important for ERP: The Benefits of ERP Systems Built with Managed Code," a white paper from Intuitive, a Consona ERP solution, to learn about the benefits of implementing an ERP system built with managed code and how to choose the right solution with .NET technology.

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Stay Competitive in the Fierce Global Market with PTC Pro/TOOLMAKER
Stay Competitive in the Fierce Global Market with PTC Pro/TOOLMAKER
PTC - Pro/TOOLMAKER

Today's top tool and die shops keep winning amid unprecedented global competition. How do they do it?

With PTC's Pro/TOOLMAKER High Speed Machining Software!

What is High Speed Machining (HSM) and what can it do for you?

Find out now with PTC's complimentary Pro/TOOLMAKER High Speed Machining Recorded Webcast, where you can learn the components of HSM and how other companies just like yours have held the competitive advantage with PTC's Pro/TOOLMAKER. View now!

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AmurAct... A New Breed of Actuation!
AmurAct... A New Breed of Actuation!
Warren Controls, Inc.

Actuation using 90 degree rotary actuators and rotary to linear motion "linkage" for globe valve.

AmurAct — a new breed of actuator that has speed and power. Mated with Warren Controls' proven industrial valve body designs (up to 4 in.), with a myriad of construction materials, trim, and end-connection choices. Performance and value become synonymous as do robustness and elegance.

  • Linkage needs no lubrication for 100,000 cycles
  • All internal linkage parts and fasteners made from corrosion-resistant materials
Single Conditioning IC for Proximity Sensors
Single Conditioning IC for Proximity Sensors
Avago Technologies Limited

Avago's APDS-9700 is a single chip solution that consists of a LED driver circuit, sunlight cancellation, and built-in LED stuck high protection circuit integrated into a single chip. Design flexibility is optimized as APDS-9700 can be paired up with an integrated proximity sensor or discrete pair solution. Perfect for use in handheld devices, computers, games, and industrial automation.

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Ultrasonic Primer — The Theory Behind Ultrasonic Cleaning

"Ultrasonic cleaning depends upon cavitation, the rapid formation and violent collapse of minute bubbles or cavities in a cleaning liquid. This agitation by countless small and intense imploding bubbles creates a highly-effective scrubbing of both exposed and hidden surfaces of parts immersed in the cleaning solution. As the frequency increases, the number of these cavities also increases but the energy released by each cavity decreases making higher frequencies ideal for small particle removal without substrate damage." View the full article.

This article is provided by Branson Ultrasonics Corp.

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LVDT Position Sensor Indicator/Controller DMI/DMC Series Panel Meter
LVDT Position Sensor Indicator/Controller DMI/DMC Series Panel Meter
Macro Sensors, A Division of Howard A. Schaevitz Technologies

Programmable PLC Meter delivering precise position measurements using LVDT technology. The LED display has micro-processor capability providing easy setup prompts for parameters using intuitive text configuration menus. Robust custom engineered designs for extreme environments — high heat, high pressure, subsea, and more.

Affordable Wireless Device Servers with Advanced Security Features
Affordable Wireless Device Servers with Advanced Security Features
Sena Technologies

The PS110W is a wireless serial device server that connects serial devices to 802.11b/g type wireless network interfaces. Features include WPA2 and 802.11i compliant wireless security, flexible operation mode, multicasting, telnet COM port control support, and port event handling for wireless device networking.

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Caloritech™ Engineered Heating Products
Caloritech™ Engineered Heating Products
CCI Thermal Technologies Inc.

With experienced engineering, Caloritech™ can design and build electrical heating equipment to suit each customer's heating needs. CCI Thermal offers certified products to fit your process application. More info...

Calbrite™ Stainless Steel Conduit Products
Calbrite™ Stainless Steel Conduit Products
Cal Pipe

The Calbrite™ range of stainless steel electrical conduit products includes conduit, conduit bodies, and FS and FDC boxes. Calbrite™ is UL-listed and available through electrical distributors nationwide. More info...

Caged Ball LM Guide
Caged Ball LM Guide
THK America, Inc.

Use of a ball cage eliminates friction between balls, and achieves low noise, acceptable running sound, long-term maintenance-free operation, and a superbly high-speed response. More info...

Custom Power Distribution Units (PDU)
Custom Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Interact Power, Inc.

Interact Power, Inc. manufactures Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to match your specifications. We respond timely and professionally. Our goal is to be a part of your engineering team. More info...

Southco
Southco
Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc.

Austin Hardware provides you with the complete line of Southco products. Southco's quality and performance can give your application the competitive edge. View a few examples. More info...

2035 Valve Series
2035 Valve Series
Numatics, Inc.

Numatics' 2035, the newest addition to the Generation 2000 Series of valve products, is true modular reality with plug-together flexibility! Four-way solenoid air pilot actuated valves. Available in manifold mount. More info...

Diaphragm Metering Pumps for Accurate Dosing
Diaphragm Metering Pumps for Accurate Dosing
Wanner Engineering, Inc.

Hydra-Cell's multiple diaphragm design has revolutionized the metering pump industry by providing linear, "pulse-less" flow. Hydra-Cell Metering Solutions Pumps eliminate the need for costly pulsation dampeners while improving accuracy and reliability. More info...

Delphi J1939 Terminating Resistor
Delphi J1939 Terminating Resistor
Power & Signal Group

The cost-effective Delphi J1939 Terminating Resistor is ideally suited for use wtih CAN bus systems desgined to help meet the increased loads on electrical/electronic architecture systems in commercial vehicles. More info...

Challenge of the Month. . .
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PickPM.com — Designing with PM

PickPM.com is a comprehensive Web site that answers all your questions about designing with PM: case studies; downloadable technical information; property data; and product sources.

Three identical ladders standing squarely on a plane are simultaneously released, starting thirty degrees to vertical. One falls in an open frictionless area. The second falls, without friction, away from a wall that the base contacts initially. The third falls without slipping. In what order do they hit the ground?

Answer / Discuss

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Hook and Loop Fasteners...

...consist of two layers of fabric. The hook layer is covered with tiny hooks and the loop layer is covered with tiny loops.

Subscribe to these GlobalSpec DirectU2 e-Newsletters: Fastening, Joining & Assembly; Mechanical Components; and Textile Manufacturing & Technology.

Optical Bandpass Filters...

...are designed to transmit a specific waveband, and are composed of many thin layers of dielectric materials.

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Process Dryers...

...are used to remove liquids or moisture from bulk solids, powders, parts, continuous sheets, or other liquids by evaporation or sublimation.

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V-belts...

...are power transmission drive belts with a triangular or trapezoidal cross section; available in a variety of belt materials, reinforcement styles, and speed configurations.

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Career-Focused Online Engineering and Tech Degrees
Career-Focused Online Engineering and Tech Degrees
Drexel University

Advance your career with a top-ranked online Master's Degree in Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science from Drexel University's internationally-recognized College of Engineering. More info...

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