Application The most common assembly process for composite parts is compression molding. Material is inserted between coordinated metal dies and then pressed together under a high amount of force. Challenge The customer was previously using hydraulic presses and running into issues with inconsistent parts. The customer needed to be …
In-Process Monitoring
Li-Ion Batteries Move a Step Closer to Perfection
Lithium ion batteries (li-ion batteries) are the technology of choice for applications ranging from handheld electronics to “plug-and-drive” vehicles and back-up power systems for server farms and other critical systems. Their performance characteristics are the result of a very delicately balanced set of chemical, electrical, and physical …
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Hydraulic Pressure Relief Valve is Assembled and Tested via EMAP
Valve manufacturers today are able to inspect parts during assembly rather than after to produce near-perfect fluid pressure relief valves. The Promess Electro-Mechanical Assembly Press (EMAP) uses no pneumatics or hydraulics; instead, press motion is initiated by a servomotor and ball screw. A computer monitors the press ram’s position …
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Data Collection: Data Hoarding vs. Data Usage
The need for data collection in manufacturing is well established. For decades now, the idea has been pushed pretty hard, and most (successful) companies have gotten on board. Quality of individual assemblies, efficiency & effectiveness of processes, and environmental impact, all stand to be improved with relevant data. But, (and here’s …
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Static vs. Dynamic Data
When it comes to assessing and ensuring quality in your manufactured components and products, sometimes just taking a few static data measurements, post-process, is sufficient: a dimension here, a position there, a weight, or any one of countless other factors that could be measured. Other times, in order to ensure quality, dynamic measurements …