Functional gear assembly testing consists of a series of tests that simulate the function of a product to determine whether that assembly will function as it should, once used in the real world. Regarding gears especially, Promess' methods for function testing have led to gear assemblies of exacting standards and previously unheard-of reliability …
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Quality is in the Eye of the Consumer
Quality is viewed as the holy grail in manufacturing, but what the manufacturer views as high quality and what the consumer views as high quality may be completely different things. Most often, the manufacturer measures quality by how closely a product (or component) adheres to a spec: fit, tolerances, dimensions, etc. while the consumer is often …
Benefits of Servo Press Technology over Hydraulics II: Efficiency & Profitability
Compared to a typical hydraulic solution, Promess' Servo Press-based systems typically save 35% or better in annual operating costs. The servo press system requires much less energy, mainly drawing power only when doing work, and not producing excess heat. Greater efficiency and less resources spent on maintenance lead to greater profitability …
Benefits of Servo Press Technology over Hydraulics I: Cleanliness & Safety
The Promess Servo Press is an electro-mechanical system consisting of a precision ballscrew driven by a servomotor with Promess' controls and equipped with an array of force and position sensors. There is no floor space wasted on hydraulic fluid storage and no hydraulic fluid leaks. There is no need for filters and carts for hydraulic fluid …
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Promess EMAP’s Intuitive & Easy-to-Use HMI
Promess' EMAP System comes with an intuitive and easy-to-use HMI that is consistent with the ideals put forth in Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 emphasizes, among many other things, the Visual Factory Floor. When many of us think of the Visual Factory Floor, we think of markings on the floor showing where things belong - so we know when they are …
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