| April 09, 2024 | Volume 20 Issue 14 |
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 | THK Micro Cross-Roller Ring Series RAU
The micro-size Cross-Roller Ring RAU features a 10mm inner diameter and a 21mm outer diameter. It is more compact, lightweight and rigid than a double row angular contact ball bearing type. RAU rollers travel on V-shaped raceways ground into the inner and outer rings. Alternating rollers are arrayed orthogonally so that one bearing can support loads and moments in any direction. Spacer retainers enable smooth movement and high rotation accuracy.
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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™ thread repair and reinforcement 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 protection from wearing and stripping.
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or contact Kyle Lindsly-Roach for free samples at 310.323.5613 x221. |
 | Injection Molding: 9 tips for designing multipart assemblies
Finding creative solutions to multipart assemblies can be tricky, but fortunately there are many ways to approach product designs that involve multiple components. To keep things cost effective and efficient, simplify your design, don't make what you can buy off the shelf, explore all your manufacturing options, and understand the rules of each part of the process. But like most design challenges, it's not as easy as it sounds. Great info from Protolabs.
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 | New AC hypoid inverter-duty gearmotors
Bodine Electric Company introduces 12 new AC inverter-duty hypoid hollow shaft gearmotors. These type 42R-25H2 and 42R-30H3 drives combine an all-new AC inverter-duty, 230/460-VAC motor with two hypoid gearheads. When used with an AC inverter (VFD) control, these units deliver maintenance-free and reliable high-torque output. They are ideal for conveyors, gates, packaging, and other industrial automation equipment that demands both high torque and low power consumption from the driving gearmotor.
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 | All about slip rings: How they work and their uses
Rotary Systems has put together a really nice basic primer on slip rings -- electrical collectors that carry a current from a stationary wire into a rotating device. Common uses are for power, proximity switches, strain gauges, video, and Ethernet signal transmission. This introduction also covers how to specify, assembly types, and interface requirements. Rotary Systems also manufactures rotary unions for fluid applications.
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 | SPIROL Press-N-Lok™ Pin for plastic housings
The Press-N-Lok™ Pin was designed to permanently retain two plastic components to each other. As the pin is inserted, the plastic backfills into the area around the two opposing barbs, resulting in maximum retention. Assembly time is quicker, and it requires lower assembly equipment costs compared to screws and adhesives -- just Press-N-Lok™!
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 | Find test data issues faster: AI Anomaly Detector
It can take months of manual engineering time to detect test data abnormalities. Now the task can be performed in a flash. Artificial intelligence software provider Monolith has developed the industry's first AI-powered Anomaly Detector software that can discover a broad range of issues in test data fast -- measurement or sensor errors, user errors, system malfunctions, or incorrect usage of the system during testing. It does this by automating the process of raw test data inspection to look for potential errors or abnormalities across hundreds of test channels.
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 | One-part epoxy changes from red to clear under UV
Master Bond UV15RCL is a low-viscosity, cationic-type UV-curing system with a special color-changing feature. The red material changes to clear once exposed to UV light, indicating that there is UV light access across the adhesive material. Although this change in color from red to clear does not indicate a full cure, it does confirm that the UV light has reached the polymer. This epoxy is an excellent electrical insulator. UV15RCL adheres well to metals, glass, ceramics, and many plastics, including acrylics and polycarbonates.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT: Built for adventure
Sometimes you need a little modern retro mashup to get the job done and have some fun, like the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT and its nod to the El Camino era. The enhanced sport adventure vehicle made its debut at the New York International Auto Show last week, boasting two powerful, flexible, and efficient powertrains; available HTRAC AWD; and a more aggressive front design for a wider stance.
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 | First functional graphene semiconductor created
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created the world's first functional semiconductor made from graphene, a single sheet of carbon atoms held together by the strongest bonds known. With at least one critical property that is 10x better than silicon, graphene could cause a paradigm shift in electronics.
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 | Navy tech: Automating aircraft ship landings at rough seas
Landing a helicopter on a ship's flight deck is one of the most challenging and complex maneuvers demanded of a Navy pilot. The U.S. Navy is pursuing a solution capable of adapting to these difficult conditions with the help of Texas A&M University researchers by combining an optimal aircraft design with a robust machine learning algorithm.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | How BMW Group uses ExOne binder jetting tech to make parts
3D-printer maker ExOne and BMW have worked together for more than two decades on additive manufacturing projects. This video showcases how the premium automaker uses ExOne binder jet sand 3D-printing technology to manufacture water jacket cores in serial production. Binder jetting is one of the fastest 3D-printing methods for producing high-quality and complex precision parts in high volume. ExOne is a wholly owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal.
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