‘Grinding Wheels’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Jena Tec offers ballscrew repair discount from Jena Rotary Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Jena Tec can repair ballscrews of any make, type or configuration, with whichever type of ballscrew transfer system.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Actuator system for sampling applications from Heason Technology: "Heason Technology has launched a low-cost modular actuator range for pick-and-place and sample dispensing in life science and other analytical equipment applications. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Kistler Instruments - take a look at Dynamometer helps maintain satellite position which says: "Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL) has utilised a three-component dynamometer manufactured by Kistler Instruments to simulate the operation of the positioning wheels on one of its satellites.".

Take a look also at the news release from MiniTec UK, Minitec releases News 2009 brochure, as well as AAC offers range of metric Neo-Flex couplings from Advanced Antivibration Components, and QTC catalogue features more than 16,000 components from Quality Transmission Components.

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MX7 grinder makes tools with up to 16mm diameters (November 2009)

Anca's MX7 CNC grinder, which the company recently exhibited at the EMO Exhibition, can manufacture a variety of tools up to 16mm in diameter.

F1 car features parts produced using Objet printer (November 2009)

The front and rear aerofoils and elements of the wheel mechanisms and axel supports in a winning Formula 1 (F1) car were produced using an Objet Alaris30 3D printer.

RSI rig tests mechanical stress at university (October 2009)

Northumbria University's School of Computing, Engineering and Information Sciences is utilising a Richard Smalley 25 test rig for mechanical stress analysis.

JW Winco plungers available in inch/metric sizes (October 2009)

JW Winco has announced that it now offers series GN 717 Economical Indexing Plungers in inch as well as metric sizes.

Parker Hannifin announces hybrid system commitment (October 2009)

Parker Hannifin has announced initial commercial commitment for its hydraulic hybrid system, which is designed to completely replace the traditional drive train on delivery vehicles.

Dualvee technology extends to subzero climates (October 2009)

Hepcomotion is offering the low-temperature Dualvee motion technology range from Bishopwisecarver.

ESAB introduces portable tungsten grinders (October 2009)

ESAB has released the G-Tech Handy II portable tungsten electrode grinder, which is said to be easy to operate and allows the electrode to be ground without using a holder or tool.

NSK offers custom bearings for wind power plants (October 2009)

NSK provides a wide range of bearings for unusual applications or special operating conditions, as well as customised bearings for wind power applications.

Grinding wheels promise longer life

Sintered aluminium oxide grains in a vitrified-bond grinding wheel offer significant performance benefits over fused grains.