| October 02, 2018 | Volume 14 Issue 37 |
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 | Noisy Bearing??
Single-turn wave springs are ideal for bearing preload. The spring preloads the bearing through its outer race, taking up play in the bearing. This reduces bearing damage, wear, noise, and vibration. Smalley has stock parts from .188" to 16". Customs are available from .157" to 120".
Learn more about Smalley Hoopster Retaining Rings. |
 | Optimizing Micro Motion: One Step At A Time
Robust assembly, high speed range, and exceptional performance in the harshest environments make FAULHABER stepper motors ideal for demanding positioning applications. These compact stepper motors range in diameter from 6mm to 22mm, and are available with modular servo components, such as encoders, gearheads, lead screws for linear motion, and more.
Learn more about precision stepper motors. |
 | Researchers identify new metal superalloy
Japanese scientists have identified a metal able to stand up to constant forces in ultra-high temperatures, offering promising applications in aircraft jet engines, gas turbines for electric power generation, and more. The alloy is extremely strong compared with cutting-edge Nickel-based single-crystal superalloys.
Read the full article. |
 | Chevy Blazer line comes back to life
Like the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes, the Chevrolet Blazer line is back. This time around, the nameplate is a midsize SUV lineup that is bold, athletic, and filled with options and features -- and it comes ready to do some real work.
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 | Alternative to traditional drive systems
Nexen Group has introduced a stainless steel version of its patented precision roller pinion system (RPS). The Nexen RPS engages two teeth simultaneously to achieve superior accuracy with zero backlash at any length. The system is also extremely quiet and 99 percent efficient. Stainless steel makes the system corrosion resistant, with a long life of up to 36 million meters. Nexen's RPS provides a low-maintenance, durable alternative to rack and pinion, ball screw, and belt drive technology. The RPS is used for a wide range of applications including laser cutting, plasma cutting, and gantry applications.
Learn more. |
 | Engineer's Toolbox:
How to choose the right relay
Relays come in a variety of form factors, styles, and technologies. Depending on your application, only one relay type may be suitable. In other cases, multiple relay types may be appropriate. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the different relays, you should be able to pick the one that is best suited for the job at hand. National Instruments lays out the options.
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 | World's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone
After two years of intensive research, BASF is now able to present prototypes of the world's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone (PESU). The foam is characterized by its unique combination of properties: high-temperature resistance, inherent flame retardancy, and extreme light weight coupled with great stiffness and strength. It is therefore particularly well suited for complex-shaped components in cars, airplanes, and trains.
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 | New family of EC fans for AC applications
Orion Fans has launched a family of electronically commutated (EC) fans that offer low-power, energy-saving cooling solutions for AC applications. The AC-input fans -- available in a range of sizes (60 mm, 120 mm, 172 mm, and 250 mm) -- utilize a brushless DC motor and incorporate voltage transformation within the motor for significantly lower power consumption. This equates to power savings of up to 50 percent, enabling customers to meet energy-consumption requirements from agencies like ENERGY STAR. These fans are ideal for a broad range of applications including appliances, commercial and process control, refrigeration, HVAC, and electronic enclosures and cabinets.
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 | Automated formed-in-place gasket foam process
Formulated to conform to highly intricate metal and plastic components, Fermapor K31 from Sonderhoff USA (now part of Henkel AG & Co.) is a product line of two-component, crosslinking polyurethane formed-in-place (FIP) foam sealants designed to create a barrier gasket that effectively protects industrial assemblies from moisture, dust, dirt, liquids, and other contaminants. Fermapor K31 products offer dramatic cost and performance advantages over prefabricated, manually applied cut gaskets. The technology effectively seals electrical and electronic housings, lighting enclosures, appliances, automotive components, and other contaminant-sensitive consumer and industrial assemblies.
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 | Stainless steel multiple-joint hinges
JW Winco now offers GN 7237 Stainless Steel Multiple-Joint Hinges with internal mounting brackets and a maximum opening angle of 180 deg. These multi-joint hinges are installed on the inside of flaps, hatches, or compartment doors to save space and ensure protection against vandalism. These hinges are generally used in pairs, meaning that one type L (left-hand) and one type R (right-hand) are used per opening. For higher loads, such as from large hatches, these can be supplemented with additional hinges of either type.
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 | How specialized coatings can make mechanical parts harder for extreme industrial applications
Although bearings, gears, rollers, and other precision components are generally made of hardened steel or metal alloys, those used in high-load applications still can fail due to excessive wear, surface fatigue, pitting, galling, and corrosion. To address this problem, product engineers and component manufacturers often turn to specialized PVD (physical vapor deposition) coatings that can further harden the surface of these parts. Oerlikon Balzers provides solid solutions.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action | See generative design in action at GM
GM and Autodesk engineers apply generative design technology to redesign a small, but important, vehicle component: the seat bracket where seat belts are fastened. The resulting part is 40 percent lighter and 20 percent stronger than the original part -- and the functionally optimized design is super cool.
View the video. |
The toughest-ever PolyJet material: Digital ABS Plus
The PolyJet Digital ABS Plus 3D-printing material from Stratasys significantly improves the mechanical performance of parts and prototypes for design verification and functional performance testing. Get better impact strength combined with high temperature resistance, accurate tolerances, and superior surface finish. Digital ABS Plus is available in green and ivory on the Connex3, Legacy Connex, and Objet1000 platforms.
View the video. |
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