| March 12, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 10 |
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 | What is the C-Flex Pivot Bearing?
It's a flexure-based bearing utilizing internal flat crossed springs, capsuled in a cylindrical housing, to provide precise rotation with low hysteresis and no frictional losses. The C-Flex bearing will offer infinite life when used within its rated load and rotation values. Applications include Medical, Industrial, Aerospace, Semiconductor, and Optical.
Advantages include: Frictionless, Backlash-free, Self-centering, Simple installation, Low hysteresis, Vacuum applications, Stock items, No lubrication, No maintenance, and Infinite life.
Learn more from C-Flex, The Leader in Flexing Metal Technology.
View the C-Flex Pivot Bearing training page. |
 | Rivian debuts new all-electric SUVs: Make or break for U.S. company
In a real "You get a car!" Oprah moment, EV maker Rivian surprised the automotive press last week by unveiling not one but three new competitively priced and very versatile models: the R2 SUV, smaller R3 crossover, and the R3X performance variant -- all built on its new midsize platform. They are boxy, cool, and uber utilitarian, and they may well define and decide this sink-or-swim moment for Rivian in the EV marketplace.
Read the full article. |
 | Cool Tools: SpaceMouse Pro Wireless Bluetooth Edition
Purpose-built for engineers, 3D artists, and architects, the new SpaceMouse Pro Wireless Bluetooth Edition from 3Dconnexion delivers a seamless experience centered on meeting the evolving needs of professionals worldwide. It features a patented 6-Degrees-of-Freedom (6DoF) sensor for unparalleled precision, a thoughtful ergonomic design, and customizable buttons. It's design uses innovative, wear-resistant materials and components and incorporates recycled plastics.
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 | Helical thread inserts and kits for soft metals
E-Z LOK, a leading manufacturer and master distributor of threaded inserts for metal, plastic, and wood, now offers E-Z Coil™ and thread repair kits. Wire or helical coil threaded inserts quickly repair or reinforce tapped holes in soft metals. Made from 18-8 stainless steel wire, these helical coil inserts are corrosion resistant and can withstand temps up to 800°F. They also offer corrosion resistance and protection from wearing and stripping.
Learn more
or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach for free samples at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Prevent overtightening: Torque-limiting handles
You can provide constant tightening force by setting the desired torque on Fixtureworks' adjustable handles. You'll hear an audible click when the specified setting is reached. This prevents damage from overtightening, as well as rattling that can result from too little torque. What's more, you can adjust the torque level and handle position easily.
Learn more. |
 | Hot Motion Tech: Stepper drive with closed-loop position control
Kollmorgen's P80360 stepper drive is the newest addition to the company's flagship P8000 stepper platform. Like other drives in the series, the P80360 incorporates innovative stepless control tech to deliver smooth, quiet motion and optimal performance across the full speed range. Additionally, it offers closed-loop position control and is fully programmable, enabling servo-like versatility, precision, and repeatability. This drive also offers the ability to track load position via encoder feedback and automatically correct for any overshoot or undershoot errors.
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 | Best high-speed rotary bearing in THK history
THK has developed its best-performing rotary bearing ever: the High-Speed, Double-Row Angular Contact Ring BWH. This rotary bearing has balls aligned inside a cage between the inner and outer rings and is part of the THK Rotary Series, along with the cross-roller ring. The main features are its ability to receive loads in all directions as well as its high rigidity and rotational accuracy, which are equal to that of cross-roller rings. By adopting a new structure to change the rolling elements from rollers to balls, this product achieves the greatest high-speed performance ever offered by THK.
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 | Tech Tip: Mastering sheet metal bend calculations in Onshape
Mastering bend calculations in sheet metal design is a key skill that can impact the accuracy and manufacturability of your designs significantly. Explore the various options available to become a pro in this Onshape Tech Tip: K Factor, bend allowance, and bend deduction, with guidance on when each should be used. You may learn something even if you don't use this software.
Read the Onshape blog. |
| | Most popular last issue |
 | Energy-saving process reShAPEs aluminum scrap recycling
Rather than processing mined aluminum, rigorous lab testing has shown that Pacific Northwest National Lab's Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion Process (ShAPE) can transform 100% post-consumer scrap aluminum into usable extrusions that meet or exceed stringent ASTM standards for strength and flexibility. Energy savings approaching 90% are expected using this unique process.
Read the full article. |
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | Did you know you can 3D print rubber?
3D-printing materials just keep getting better -- and now there are more choices than ever. Watch as Walter Voit, SVP Polymer Materials, Desktop Metal, describes the 3D printing of DuraChain Elastic ToughRubber photopolymers, which produce tough and resilient end-use parts while eliminating the need for a two-part resin. DuraChain photopolymers also demonstrate a long pot life of roughly one year, depending on environmental conditions, making them more suitable for volume production and reducing waste from spoiled, unused material. These materials are offered exclusively on the ETEC Xtreme 8K top-down DLP systems. ETEC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal.
Learn about this exciting material.
Learn about the ETEC Xtreme 8K DLP systems -- and what makes them so much better. |
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