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News Release from: Universal Balancing | Subject: Unibal prop-shaft balancers
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 30 March 2004
Fast accurate balancing of prop-shaft
assemblies
A new range of fully automatic prop-shaft balancing machines aims to meet automotive industry demands for fast and accurate balancing of single and multilink prop-shaft assemblies.
A new range of fully automatic prop-shaft balancing machines has been launched by Universal Balancing to meet automotive industry demands for fast and accurate balancing of single and multilink prop-shaft assemblies The advanced horizontal axis machines are built on modular design principles to ensure reliable, round-the-clock operation over extended production runs
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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They incorporate latest generation controls with intuitive, Windows-based touch screen operation.
The units also feature sophisticated work handling and high capability, medium frequency weld modules - to provide automatic measurement and correction in a single, high-speed production operation.
With cycle times of less than 60s, the Unibal balancers typically achieve cycle times up to 50% faster than competitors' equipment.
At the heart of the new machines is the company's BTD-UNI 44 control system, which employs demodulated sinewave technology to provide instant results in up to four balance planes.
The system's advanced software not only determines the correction weight to be applied at each balance position, but also indexes the workpiece to the correct point for them to be secured by the automatic weld heads.
Machines can also be fitted with laser run-out monitoring units, as well as super-accurate tooling equipped with air sensing to confirm correct seating of components prior to cycle start.
The new Unibal prop-shaft balancers can be supplied with a variety of loading systems, ranging from manual component location at a preload position, to fully automated twin-conveyor systems suitable for high speed production environments.
In addition, Universal Balancing will custom-engineer any special tooling or additional work handling options to meet individual customer requirements.
"The flexibility and multi-plane measurement capabilities of these new machines have already generated high levels of interest within the prop-shaft manufacturing sector - both in the UK and overseas", says Universal Balancing's Managing Director, Steve Fowler.
"When combined with the system's accuracy and fast cycle times, they make a highly cost-effective package.
I am therefore confident that we shall convert a number of these enquiries into firm orders in the near future". Request a free brochure from Universal Balancing ...
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