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Dave Bird
Metals Fabrication Process Improvement
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- From The Fabricator
Inductive proximity sensors help upgrade a fab shop's weld cell
- By Dave Bird
- Nov 25, 2022
- Automation and Robotics
- Article
Inductive proximity sensors don’t have to be disposable for metal manufacturers. Manufacturers can save money by upgrading to more durable welding sensors.
- From The Fabricator
Keeping error-proofing sensors working in harsh welding environments
- By Dave Bird
- Mar 29, 2017
- Assembly and Joining
- Article
Problems related to sensored error-proofing systems encountered during automated welding usually can be attributed to weld spatter, connectivity damage, heat, electrical noise, or physical contact or impact. Selecting the right sensor for each specific cell function, location by location, and environment is paramount. In addition, some everyday, off-the-shelf, application-specific devices can help protect photoelectric and proximity sensors
Electronic sensors augment error-proofing, quality control programs
- By Dave Bird
- Dec 2, 2013
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Manufacturing is changing—the old hands are retiring, and many left the industry suddenly in the wake of the 2009 downturn. The workforce is smaller and less experienced than before, yet the demands for quality and consistency have never been higher. Electronic sensing and measuring systems can help with inspection and error-proofing in this demanding situation.
- From The Fabricator
Where sensors make sense
- By Dave Bird
- Apr 15, 2008
- Bending and Forming
- Article
Sensor-driven errorproofing can help metal stamping shops prevent the production of bad parts. In addition, it can save tens of thousands of dollars in lost production due to crashed dies and downtime. How? Sensors detect the presence of metal—as material being fed into the press, being positioned, or ejected from the press as a stamped part or slug.
Error-free tube fabrication
- By Dave Bird
- Mar 13, 2007
- Testing and Measuring
- Article
Manufacturing processes are prone to variances, resulting in manufactured products that do not conform to specifications. Dozens of types of electronic sensors and measurement systems are available that fabricators can use to verify that their products are not defective. Understanding what types of sensors are available and how they work are the first two steps in implementing electronic sensing devices for quality control.
- Podcasting
- Podcast:
- The Fabricator Podcast
- Published:
- 03/26/2024
- Running Time:
- 67:51
This week on The Fabricator Podcast, Jason Becker, host of the Arc Junkies Podcast and owner of Underground...
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