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CAD-integrated, off-the-shelf airframe assembly system

Siemens PLM Software’s Vistage business has developed a new CAD-integrated, off-the-shelf solution for managing the complexities of airframe assemblies.

Syncrofit software version 2012 (Syncrofit 2012) and Quality Planning Environment (QPE) software version 2012 (QPE 2012) reportedly enable major aerospace original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers to automate the process of identifying engineering characteristics and transferring them to quality plans for first article inspection.

Siemens says the new softwares deliver “key functionality to increase productivity, eliminate error-induced engineering change orders, and facilitate the seamless flow of airframe engineering data throughout the enterprise.”

The new version of Syncrofit, used for designing large aerostructures and assemblies, is said to enhance visualisation of fastener data in complex assemblies, improve system performance when working on large assemblies, and deploy a fastener management solution that works seamlessly with existing PLM systems and enterprise databases.

“Syncrofit 2012 enhances productivity by reducing the time it takes for system updates and eliminating the need to hunt through large assemblies for information and then manually enter that data into the CAD model,” says Siemens.

“It is tightly integrated into industry-leading, commercial 3D CAD systems and works in conjunction with premier PLM systems so users spend less time entering data and interacting with multiple systems.

“Syncrofit also connects to industry standard Oracle and SQL Server databases, thus eliminating the need to support non-standard databases and the associated costs of maintaining and updating them.”

The new version of QPE software, which is used to develop plans to assess aerostructure quality, reportedly enables major OEMs and suppliers to automate the process of identifying engineering characteristics and transferring them to quality plans for first article inspection – providing a faster, easier, and more accurate method than traditional means.

QPE is said to reduce the time it takes to develop inspection plans for metallic detail parts, composite parts, and assemblies by up to 90%. It facilitates the extraction of relevant design characteristics automatically from the 3D definition; ensures traceability of characteristics from the 3D definition into quality plans, and creates outputs in a variety of formats, such as Excel and PDF, which conform to AS9102 standards.

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Forklifts feature “Eco-Performance” benefits

Toyota Material Handling Australia has released the new Raymond 7000 Series reach forklifts.

The new stand-up 7500 and sit/stand 7700 forklifts, which supersede the 7400 and 7600 models, are said to include new "Eco-Performance" benefits.

The forklifts are said to provide the latest in economic and ecologic technologies, and include regenerative braking to save energy and reduce component wear.

All high capacity 7000 Series models offer regenerative lowering technology (optional on other models) that creates power, with up to 10% of the amps returned back to the battery when the truck is lowering its load. 

According to the company, Raymond’s ac motors, unlike dc-powered trucks, deliver the same level of performance until the battery wears down with considerably less maintenance requirements.

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Compact safety light curtain module

The new ReeR EOS4 compact safety light curtain is designed for the protection of machine tools and with its small-size housing and minimal dead zone, it is suited for applications where space restrictions exist.

With a very small dead zone, which is only present on one side, this allows the safety curtain to maintain resolution up to 30mm if installed on a plan, and up to 40mm if installed at 90° against another EOS unit.

The safety curtain can be used for the protection of presses, punches and dinking machines, cutters and shears, robotised areas, assembly lines and assembly machines, including those with a small size.

The units feature selectable maximum scanning distances of 4m or 12m, and have two PNP safety static outputs protected from short-circuits and overloads.

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Adhesive-bonded fastener secures aircraft

CLICK Bond, a leader in adhesive-bonded fastener systems, wanted to develop a bonded nut plate stand-off for the cargo doors of a major manufacturer’s new generation of commercial aircraft, so it turned to VICTREX PEEK polymer for the composite part.   

The stand-offs, which consists of a nut plate attached to a stand-off bracket, are used to provide support for the cargo doors as attachment points for the cargo door liner. 

"The high strength and stiffness of the VICTREX PEEK polymer combined with Click Bond’s innovative approach to adhesive-bonded stand-offs provides the necessary structural integrity while reducing installation labor," said Mark Egeberg, Click Bond Pacific regional manager. 

The use of adhesive to bond mounting hardware to the structure reportedly eliminates the need to drill/dress holes and install rivets.  

"Adhesive bonding is faster and also saves significant time and money should an attachment require relocation and rework is necessary¬because no holes are drilled," said Egeberg.   

In addition to reducing part count, eliminating rivet holes is said to reduce fatigue and corrosion potential. VICTREX PEEK polymer has replaced a glass/epoxy composite used on previous stand-offs.  

"Injection molding the part with VICTREX PEEK polymer is a good alternative to glass/epoxy composite especially when higher volumes dictate a production method with a much faster cycle time and lower part cost," said Egeberg.  

"The polymer provides the necessary properties required for structural attachments in aerospace applications including superior bond strength, high strength and stiffness, excellent flammability performance, and resistance to hydraulic fluid."  

Click Bond uses a unique self-fixturing process to maintain an accurate position on the substrate during bonding with a permanent structural adhesive. 

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Anaerobic threadlocker for food industry

FOR use on threaded fasteners located on food- and beverage-processing equipment, Henkel Corporation has introduced Loctite 2046, a medium strength, removable two-part anaerobic threadlocker that complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and with all applicable food additive regulations including 21 C.F.R. 175.300. 

Loctite 2046 is a two-part, room temperature-curing anaerobic adhesive designed to lock and seal threaded fasteners, reportedly ensuring properly secured hardware and improved equipment reliability.  

Once cured, this adhesive prevents the growth of bacteria between a fastener’s threads.  

Loctite 2046 is also said to eliminate possible problems associated with adhesive migration and contamination by curing at the fillet where a small amount of adhesive is exposed to air. 

High viscosity Loctite 2046 is suitable for use on both fine and coarse threads. As it withstands temperatures up to 400°F and endures the rigors of daily wash-downs, this threadlocker can be used in industrial deep-frying applications.  

The product requires no primer when used on stainless steel equipment and can be disassembled with standard hand tools. 

The threadlocker can be used to prevent loosening of fluid filler valve head cover bolts; thread stripping; or fastener rusting, galling and seizing. The unique two-component system includes three mixing tips that ensure proper proportions and full-cure characteristics. 

 

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Adhesive-bonded fastener secures aircraft

CLICK Bond, a leader in adhesive-bonded fastener systems, wanted to develop a bonded nut plate stand-off for the cargo doors of a major manufacturer’s new generation of commercial aircraft, so it turned to VICTREX PEEK polymer for the composite part.   

The stand-offs, which consists of a nut plate attached to a stand-off bracket, are used to provide support for the cargo doors as attachment points for the cargo door liner. 

"The high strength and stiffness of the VICTREX PEEK polymer combined with Click Bond’s innovative approach to adhesive-bonded stand-offs provides the necessary structural integrity while reducing installation labor," said Mark Egeberg, Click Bond Pacific regional manager. 

The use of adhesive to bond mounting hardware to the structure reportedly eliminates the need to drill/dress holes and install rivets.  

"Adhesive bonding is faster and also saves significant time and money should an attachment require relocation and rework is necessary¬because no holes are drilled," said Egeberg.   

In addition to reducing part count, eliminating rivet holes is said to reduce fatigue and corrosion potential. VICTREX PEEK polymer has replaced a glass/epoxy composite used on previous stand-offs.  

"Injection molding the part with VICTREX PEEK polymer is a good alternative to glass/epoxy composite especially when higher volumes dictate a production method with a much faster cycle time and lower part cost," said Egeberg.  

"The polymer provides the necessary properties required for structural attachments in aerospace applications including superior bond strength, high strength and stiffness, excellent flammability performance, and resistance to hydraulic fluid."  

Click Bond uses a unique self-fixturing process to maintain an accurate position on the substrate during bonding with a permanent structural adhesive. 

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Durable reclosable fastener

3M Australia’s newly launched 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3870 has been constructed of mushroom-shaped stems on one side of the fastener, which interlock with identically shaped stems on the other side for a reported five times greater closure strength and holding power than hook and loop fasteners. 

They can be opened and closed up to 1000 times. 

The new SJ3870 product has a modified acrylic adhesive which is said to enhance the adhesive capabilities of the existing range. It offers good temperature performance and bonds well to plastics (acrylic, polycarbonate, ABS), powder-coated paints and medium-to-low surface energy materials. This product has a modified acrylic adhesive on the back of a black polypropylene reclosable fastener. 

The was product launched in response to market needs for bonding plastics and powdercoated materials with no surface preparation.  

 

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Disaster recovery-certified virtualisation software

Invensys Operations Management has released what it claims is the first ever virtualisation technology certified for disaster recovery and fault tolerance in supervisory control applications.

The company’s ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and Wonderware InTouch 2012 software are now certified for the latest VMware solutions, including VMware vSphere version 5.0 and ESXi version 5.0 for mission-critical applications. 

“Historically, high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions in supervisory control systems were expensive to implement, not only because of hardware and software costs, but also because of additional administrative burdens,” said Maryanne Steidinger, director of product marketing, Invensys Operations Management. 

“Along with many other benefits, when ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and InTouch 2012 software are deployed, they support high-availability and disaster-recovery implementations using Windows Server Hyper-V virtualisation from Microsoft, as well as the latest remote desktop services that are part of Windows Server 2008 R2. 

“Now, after arigorous validation period, our  ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and Wonderware InTouch 2012software are also certified for disaster recovery and high availability using VMware virtualisation. All this is possible on commercial operating systems using off-the-shelf hardware, further reducing cost and easing implementation of mission-critical applications.”

 

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Disaster recovery-certified virtualisation software

Invensys Operations Management has released what it claims is the first ever virtualisation technology certified for disaster recovery and fault tolerance in supervisory control applications.

The company’s ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and Wonderware InTouch 2012 software are now certified for the latest VMware solutions, including VMware vSphere version 5.0 and ESXi version 5.0 for mission-critical applications. 

“Historically, high-availability and disaster-recovery solutions in supervisory control systems were expensive to implement, not only because of hardware and software costs, but also because of additional administrative burdens,” said Maryanne Steidinger, director of product marketing, Invensys Operations Management. 

“Along with many other benefits, when ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and InTouch 2012 software are deployed, they support high-availability and disaster-recovery implementations using Windows Server Hyper-V virtualisation from Microsoft, as well as the latest remote desktop services that are part of Windows Server 2008 R2. 

“Now, after arigorous validation period, our  ArchestrA System Platform 2012 and Wonderware InTouch 2012software are also certified for disaster recovery and high availability using VMware virtualisation. All this is possible on commercial operating systems using off-the-shelf hardware, further reducing cost and easing implementation of mission-critical applications.”

 

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Free web-based training for Solidtec customers

Solidtec Solutions is now offering free, web-based technical training for subscription service customers.

According to Solidtec, “the training will be run in a new and interactive format to ensure Solidtec customers are the most educated and highly supported SolidWorks users in Australia and New Zealand.”

The new Solidtec Webtec training courses are designed to enable our customers to get the most from their SolidWorks 3D CAD solution with a practical, hands-on approach to training, says Solidtec.

The free Webtec training will be offered in the following categories:

SolidWorks Web Training

Solidtec delivers these monthly sessions to Subscription Service customers to demonstrate how SolidWorks can solve design problems and to introduce new modelling and detailing techniques and methods. Attendees can interact live with the presenter and are encouraged to submit topics, problems and models that can be covered in case studies in future sessions. These sessions will be facilitated by Stewart Nankivel who has over 15 years’ experience in SolidWorks technical training. 

Simulation Web Training

Simulation online training sessions are aimed at existing SolidWorks Simulation users wanting to increase their knowledge and confidence in SolidWorks Simulation. This online training is interactive providing attendees an opportunity to ask questions and even submit problems and models to be covered in future sessions. With the introduction of this free monthly technical web training, Solidtec Solutions will bring together the SolidWorks Simulation Community in Australia and New Zealand where users can interact and share their Simulation knowledge. These sessions will be facilitated by one of the few Certified Simulation Premium and Flow Simulation Professionals in ANZ, Solidtecs’ Elite Application Engineer and in-house Simulation expert, Damien Murphy. 

“Solidtec Solutions is committed to adding value to our customers through initiatives such as Solidtec Webtec so they increase their profitability and innovation and benefit from the knowledge and experience of our technical experts and the ANZ SolidWorks community” said Gareth Hudson, Solidtec Solutions Technical Services Manager.  

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Industrial oxygen generators

A new range of AirSep industrial oxygen generators is now available from Compressed Air and Power Solutions Australia (CAPS).

AirSep specialises in oxygen generation to support a variety of industrial processes including smelting furnaces, mineral processing, aquaculture and water treatment.

The AirSep range of industrial oxygen generators includes self-contained, transportable units used in a variety of applications including fish farming, glass blowing and environmental remediation. These units can supply flows between 0.34 and 0.9 standard cubic meter per hour (Sm³/hr). 

Larger, fixed-installation generators produce between 0.56 and 155 (Sm³/hr) at pressures from 3.1 to 4.4 bar(g) for applications including waste water treatment, thermic cutting, chemical processing, mining, steel processing, manufacturing and hospital oxygen supply.

The oxygen generators supplied by CAPS utilise the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) process. In PSA, a feed air supply is compressed, treated and passed through a zeolite substrate that adsorbs the nitrogen in the air, leaving oxygen at 93% nominal product purity.  

A complete, skid-mounted, oxygen plant can be designed and assembled by CAPS to include the feed air supply, compressor, air treatment equipment and gas storage, all delivered as a single package to the customer.

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Fluid-cooled rotary screw compressors

KAESER’s new fluid-cooled CSD and CSDX rotary screw compressor ranges are reportedly versatile, compact, and energy-efficient. 

With motor powers from 45 kW to 90 kW, the five models of both ranges cover free air deliveries from 8.3 to 16.1 m³/min (at 8 bar) and are designed for pressures up to 15 bar.  

The CSD and CSDX compressors are said to provide significant energy savings in four ways: CSD and CSDX units feature a large, low speed Sigma Profile airend equipped with flow-optimised rotors for superior efficiency; Kaeser rotary screw airends are powered by IE3 drive motors for maximum performance and reliability; the company’s efficient 1:1 drive design eliminates the transmission losses associated with gear or V-belt driven systems, as the motor directly drives the airend; and the newly-developed PC-based Sigma Control 2 compressor controller enables compressor performance to be precisely matched to actual air demand, creating additional energy savings. 

KAESER’s new Sigma Control 2 controller reportedly provides flexibility through its numerous interfaces and plug-in communication modules, simplifying connection to energy-saving master control systems, computer networks and/or remote diagnostics and monitoring systems, such as the company’s Teleservice facility.  

The large display located on the control panel is also said to simplify on-site communication with the system, while an SD card slot speeds up data-reading and update processes.  

The addition of an RFID reader ensures service continuity, increases security and significantly raises service quality, says Kaeser.  

The Sigma Control 2 is also responsible for monitoring of compressors, refrigeration dryers and frequency converters as available. 

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Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)

The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) is Australia's national organisation, representing the packaging and processing machinery industry.

The APPMA is a non-profit voluntary organisation that represents the specific interests of the Australian packaging and processing machinery industry and allied user groups.

The APPMA are the owners of AUSPACK PLUS, which is the largest biennial packaging and processing machinery and materials exhibition in Australia and alternates between Sydney and Melbourne.

Established in 1985 the exhibition has progressively expanded its reach to the processing and plastics sectors and has become the leading multi-platform exhibition to showcase packaging, processing and plastics machinery, materials and associated technologies in Australasia.

AUSPACK PLUS enables processing, plastics and production line companies to showcase their solutions under one roof, alongside packaging and processing machinery.
 

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Intrinsically safe thickness gauge for hazardous areas

THE Cygnus Intrinsically Safe Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is certified for use in hazardous areas or enclosed spaces without the need for a plant shut-down.

Certified intrinsically safe to II 1 G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga and I M 1 Ex ia I Ma, the Cygnus IS measures metal thickness to determine wastage or corrosion without the need to remove protective coatings.

Cygnus’ Multiple Echo technology allows the user to measure the remaining metal thickness on corroded and coated structures, without the need to remove protective coatings. This greatly reduces inspection time and costs. All measurements are error checked using 3 return echoes to give repeatable, reliable results.

The Cygnus IS features a bright LED display with a polarised filter for ease of viewing, an echo strength indicator to aid measurement and it also displays the sound velocity settings. A heavy-duty sealed unit with both IPX5 and IPX7 ratings, the Cygnus IS is water, dirt and dust resistant. It can be washed down at the end of a shift. Various probe options are also available. 

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Data loggers for harsh environments

MADGETECH’S high temperature data logger – the HiTemp150 – has been designed for quality assurance, validation, thermal mapping, thermodynamics testing and product development in demanding environments.

The HiTemp150 has a small form-factor of 28mm x 45mm diametre with a probe dimension of 51mm x 5mm diametre and features a 2-inch rigid external probe for fast response time and a food grade 316 stainless steel enclosure.  It has a temperature recording range of -40°C to 150°C.

Described as a low-profile, rugged, submersible data logger, the HiTemp150 features a 100 Ohm Platinum RTD temperature sensor with a resolution of 0.05°C and offers calibrated accuracy of ±0.5°C. Other features include a memory capacity of 32,767 readings, a typical battery life of 1 year, and a reading rate ranging from 2 seconds to 12 hours.

The HiTemp150 can also be configured for an immediate or delayed start and has memory wrap capability.

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High temperature pressure transmitter

BESTECH Australia has released Keller’s new Series 35X HTC high temperature pressure transmitter designed for biotechnology and food industry applications.

The 35X HTC is based on the existing Series 30 digitally compensated pressure transmitter range. The 35X HTC is available in ranges from -1 to 3Bar to 0 to 1000Bar. While the linearity (BSl) is 0.05%FS, the combined error is 0.5%FS for the entire operating temperature band from 20 to 300°C. The frequency response is 100Hz.

Both analogue and digital output signals are standard, including RS485, 0 – 10V and 4 -20mA. The company says that it possible to use both digital and analogue signals concurrently. Supply voltage is 8 to 28Vdc for the RS485 and 4 -20mA outputs. The 0 -10V signal requires 12 to 30Vdc input. 

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Efficient cooling for electronic enclosures

PENTAIR Technical Products has released McLean’s compact Thermoelectric Cooler for cooling electronic components in small indoor or outdoor electronic enclosures.

The Thermoelectric Coolers deliver 60, 100 or 200W of cooling for applications including telecommunications, battery cabinets, industrial enclosures, security systems and more.

The coolers are ideal for demanding or low-maintenance environments as they don’t feature refrigerant, compressors or filters. The 24 VDC and 48 VDC Coolers are CE- and UL-recognised and available in 13 versatile models.

According to Pentair, the coolers minimise downtime and component loss by removing heat around critical components within an enclosure. They can be mounted vertically or horizontally and multiple units reportedly can be used on an enclosure to increase the cooling capacity.

 The coolers come in 13 standard models with and without sheet metal shroud. It provides DC-powered operation with 24-volt and 48-volt models to suit varying application needs.

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Delivering maximum continuous torque

MAXON motor has added a newly designed 70 Watts version to its  brushless EC 45 flat motors family, which reportedly delivers 38% more torque.

The new EC 45 flat 70 W displays a very flat speed/torque gradient and unifies novel features with proven characteristics: flange pattern, fixation and socket are identical to the existing EC 45 flat 50 Watt version.

The new motor delivers a maximum continuous torque of 130 mNm at an efficiency of up to 85%, reportedly making it an ideal choice for the use in self-contained drive systems as well as in industrial automation applications.

The new EC 45 flat 70 W is available with Hall sensors and comes in four windings (24, 30, 36, 48 V). It can be combined with more than 54 different planetary and spur gearheads of series GP 42 C and GS 45 A.

A wide variety of servo controllers (DEC, DECS, DECV and DES) and positioning controllers (EPOS2 and EPOS2 P) are available for control purposes.

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Added safety in lower weight couplings

AMERIDRIVES Torsiflex-i couplings, now available with Torsi-Lock hubs, have been designed for process pump and general industrial applications.

Developed for API 610 service, Torsiflex-i flexible disc couplings feature a robust disc pack design, allowing for greater torque load in a smaller size, which results in lower weight. The couplings lower weight and longer bearing life yield a lower cost per application. Max bores matched to NEMA motor shafts are said to provide up to a 60% weight savings. A plug-in spacer design allows installation and removal without disturbing the hubs.

All models are ATEX compliant and come standard with a zinc phosphate coating, a built-in anti-flail feature, and inch series hub attachment screws (metric available).

According to the company, cold installation of Torsiflex-i couplings with Torsi-Lock Hubs means no hot work permits, providing added safety and productivity in hazardous environments.

Torsi-Lock hubs reportedly provide easy, repeatable removal and installation and eliminate fretting of hub to shaft. The hubs compensate for variances in shaft spacing – units can be slipped on and fixed in the needed location. The Hub and locking device are balanced and match-marked to assure optimum balance performance.

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Swift expands high speed metal stamping

Australian owned metal stamping and components manufacturer; Swift Metal Services, have expanded their range of high-speed stamping machinery to facilitate faster, more competitive production runs of small metal components.

With metal stamping run speeds of up to 100 parts per minute, their cutting-edge technology high-speed press incorporates a servo-feeder and straightner/decoiler and is capable of 500mm per second material feed.

Stamped stainless steel gripper [image] is one of the type of metal parts produced in Swift Metal Services’ production facility based in Griffith, in regional Australia.

Galvanised, stainless steel and copper parts are pressed and formed with greater accuracy, maintaining higher quality, whilst being comparative pricewise with imports.

Obvious advantages for Australian manufacturers in utilising Swift Metal Services expanded metal stamping and steel forming capabilities, is significant reduction in lead times, resulting in lower inventory of stock items.

Contact Swift to arrange a free appointment with a consultant on 1800 626 525.

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