‘Magnesium’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Notebook/tablet PC suits rugged environments from
Stealth Computer Corporation, which we summarised at the time by saying "Stealth Computer has released the model NW-2000 hybrid Notebook Warrior series computer.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Larovi six-axis laser etches complex shapes from
Fimark: "Fimark has released the Larovi six-axis laser system for marking and etching complex shapes and forms. ".
In January 2009, we covered the news from PCL
- take a look at APP201 wrench allows quick and easy tyre changes
which says: "PCL has introduced the APP201 1/2in wrench, featuring low vibration, low noise and ergonomic grip. ".
Take a look also at the news release from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK, GE unveils data recorder and signal conditioner ,
as well as Optical Surfaces introduces Beam Collimators from Optical Surfaces,
and Bruel and Kjaer expands data analysis family from Bruel and Kjaer UK.
Latest stories...
PCL releases Prestige Air Hammer (October 2008)
PCL has introduced the APP500 Air Hammer from the Prestige range of air tools.
Lanxi data analyser passes test of strength (October 2008)
Bruel and Kjaer's Lanxi data acquisition hardware has been built to conduct noise and vibration tests inside demanding environments.
Profil fastening systems take the stand (October 2008)
The latest additions to Profil UK's range of pierce and rivet fastening systems will form part of a presentation of advanced sheet metal assembly technology.
Sander adds a professional finish (July 2008)
Palm sander includes a built in speed regulator for optimised control, a central vacuum for dust extraction, reduced vibration and low noise output.
What is vibration testing? (May 2008)
In an offbeat article, Wayne Tustin outlines the need for vibration testing and introduces the methods used.
Passenger counter uses non-contact technology (April 2008)
Eurotech 's PCN-1001 Passenger Counter is based on noncontact stereoscopic vision detection technology.
Air tools offer reduced vibration and noise (April 2008)
The Prestige range was created in response to the demand for low noise and low-vibration products, which are ergonomically designed to offer comfort to those using the tools on a daily basis.
Aluminium/magnesium combo provides secure joints (April 2008)
The increasing importance of magnesium as a construction material requires an inspired pairing of materials when it comes to screw fastenings.
Further reading
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Aluminium/magnesium combo provides secure joints
The increasing importance of magnesium as a construction material requires an inspired pairing of materials when it comes to screw fastenings.
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Dedicated coolant cuts magnesium working costs
Inappropriate choice of metalworking fluid can cause a number of production problems when working with magnesium.
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