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Assembly and Joining - Page 24
- From The Fabricator
Sheet and plate tapping gets flexible
- By Nick Kennedy
- Nov 9, 2018
- Article
Historically, tapping occurred at the drill press or knee mill. Now, mobile tapping units can move where needed; hydraulic units perform heavy-duty tapping; and robots, including cobots, are automating the operation.
- From The Fabricator
Henkel wins top award from Bowling Green Area Chamber
- Nov 1, 2018
- News Release
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, Ky., has presented its John B. Holland Business of the Year Award to Henkel Corp. The award, which is given to a business that stands out for overall impact within the community, recognizes Henkel’s investment of more than $100 million...
- From The Fabricator
PennEngineering’s PEM PreTect thread masking plugs protect internal threads during painting
- Oct 31, 2018
- Product Release
New PEM® PreTect™ thread masking plugs from PennEngineering® help protect internal threads of self-clinching nuts and standoffs during paint and powder-coating processes. The preinstalled silicone masking plugs—supplied already in place—have been designed for self-clinching blind standoffs,...
- From The Fabricator
MPC gripper from Schunk designed for small components
- Oct 31, 2018
- Product Release
Schunk has expanded its range of grippers for small components with a basic gripper for simple applications. The pneumatically controlled MPC is suitable for a variety of applications in assembly automation. It is available in six sizes from 16 to 270 N with maximum jaw strokes from 2.5 to 15 mm...
- From The Fabricator
MTI delivers linear friction welding machine for full-size development parts to Detroit LIFT facility
- Oct 10, 2018
- News Release
Manufacturing Technology Inc. (MTI), South Bend, Ind., has shipped what it says is North America’s first linear friction welding machine capable of full-sized part development to the LIFT - Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow facility in Detroit. The machine will be used for lightweighting...
- From The Fabricator
Destaco’s TCC-2E Tolerance Compensation Clamps streamline welding, assembly
- Oct 9, 2018
- Product Release
Destaco has introduced its TCC-2E Series Tolerance Compensation Clamps that are designed to provide flexibility in welding and assembly applications that require clamping of components of differing thicknesses or tighter tolerances. A single clamp can be used for multiple material thicknesses....
- From The Fabricator
Automotive adhesives get tough
- By Tim Heston
- Oct 8, 2018
- Article
Adhesives give a little under impact, absorbing energy. That energy absorption improves a bond’s toughness. That toughness, along with resistance to corrosion and numerous other attributes of modern adhesives, has helped make vehicles lighter and safer.
- From The Fabricator
Amada Miyachi America’s KN-II pneumatic weld head suitable for opposed electrode welding
- Sep 19, 2018
- Product Release
Amada Miyachi America Inc. offers the KN-II series pneumatic weld head for opposed electrode welding applications that require fast follow-up to prevent material expulsion. It also is suitable for welding ring or annular projections with a perimeter length from 0.40 to 7.0 in. and for...
- From The Fabricator
Preventing thread galling for optimized fastener performance
Thread galling with self-clinching fasteners isn’t common, but when it occurs it can hinder throughput in a serious way. For this reason, it’s best to address the problem early, before it becomes a problem for production.
- From The Fabricator
Dengensha Compact Feeder designed for quieter operation
- Sep 4, 2018
- Product Release
Dengensha America has introduced its new Compact Feeder, a lightweight magnet-type rotary nut feeder for resistance welding. The feeder is designed to operate with 16 db less noise when compared with other vibrator-style feeders, the company claims. Its footprint is less than 11 by 17 in., and it...
- From The Fabricator
ASSEMBLY Show to feature guided exhibit hall tours
- Aug 30, 2018
- News Release
The ASSEMBLY Show will host four free, guided tours of the exhibit hall, each focused on a different assembly technology. The tours will give attendees insight into the newest developments in adhesives, conveyors, fastening tools, and robotics by allowing them time to interact one-on-one with...
- From The Fabricator
FlexArm introduces AR-40 articulating torque reaction arm
- Aug 28, 2018
- Product Release
FlexArm Inc. has introduced the AR-40 articulating torque reaction arm for fastening, joining, and assembly applications. Occupying a small footprint, it delivers up to 40 ft./lbs. of torque reaction through a working range of 4¼ to 27 in. Tools up to 10 lbs. and 1 to 2 in. dia. can be maneuvered...
- From The Fabricator
PennEngineering wins $14 million judgment against Pinconn
- Aug 28, 2018
- News Release
Danboro, Pa.-based PennEngineering® has obtained a $14 million judgment and permanent injunction against Dongguan Fenggang Pinconn Hardware Factory, based on Pinconn’s counterfeiting and infringement of more than 12 PennEngineering patents and trademarks. In addition to being permanently...
- From The Fabricator
PennEngineering’s PEM SFN spinning flare nuts eliminate loose fasteners in thin metal sheet
- Aug 27, 2018
- Product Release
PEM® SFN™ spinning flare nuts from PennEngineering® become permanently captivated upon installation in thin metal sheets and, when paired with a self-clinching stud or other fixed externally threaded hardware, can eliminate loose fasteners (including flange nuts) in attachment applications. The...
- From The Fabricator
Spirol manufacturing facilities certified to IATF 16949
- Aug 23, 2018
- News Release
Spirol Intl. Corp., a manufacturer of engineered fasteners, shims, and installation equipment based in Danielson, Conn., has announced that two of its manufacturing facilities have recently been certified to IATF 16949:2016. Spirol Industries in Windsor, Ont., manufactures roll formed tubular...
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