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Next Gen Smart Conveyors - Design Engineering
Oct 12, 2020 · More so than other smart conveyors, the Festo/Siemens Multi-Carrier-System (MCS) excels at integrating with an existing production line. While there is a self-contained track option, MCS is often implemented only where asynchronous movement is needed. As a result, MCS is one of the most customizable of linear motor systems.
An Introduction to Self-Aligning Plain Bearings - Design ...
Nov 1, 2021 · The shaft or spindle goes through the inside of that spherical ball. The latter piece is fitted in a larger piece called a housing, which can be in various designs. Some inner pieces are removable and some are fixed. To learn more about plastic self-aligning plain bearings, watch this video, visit our website or contact us at 1-800-965-2496.
Which is Better: Gear Drive or Belt and Pulley Drive System?
Mar 1, 2022 · It is important to select the right kind of belt drive. V- belts are better suited for high-speed applications while timing belts are better for high torque. Advantages. Cost-effective. Simple to use. No need for parallel shaft. Come with jam protection. Load fluctuations are shock absorbed. Reduce noise and vibrations.
The physics of the 2010 World Cup - Design Engineering
Jun 14, 2010 · First, he says, 2010 World Cup ball differs from the classic 32-panel design in that Jabulani has no stitched seams. Instead, it is composed of eight thermally bonded segments, moulded from thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer to allow for a nearly perfect sphere. This results in a soccer ball with significantly different aerodynamic properties.
Ice Breaker - Design EngineeringDesign Engineering
Apr 27, 2011 · Bracing for a possible flood – that’s the worrisome reality of spring in many communities across Canada and around the world. The meltwater can’t move fast enough under the ice or floating ice pieces form ice jams. Enter the Amphibex, a high-performance amphibious excavator developed by Normrock Industries Inc., founded in 1987 by CEO ...
Why Use a CT Scanner? - Design Engineering
Sep 11, 2017 · Some of the most common uses of 3D and now CT scanning in industrial metrology applications include: Reverse engineering – the process of taking measurements of an existing part or object, then creating an exact CAD replica. This technology is extremely useful when you have a manufactured part or object, but not the original prints or design ...
Toyota Motors, Mazda issue recalls for Canadian vehicles
Oct 1, 2024 · A Mazda vehicle logo is pictured at an automotive dealership in Ottawa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick) Toyota is recalling 5,585 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrids due to a braking issue that could increase the risk of crashing. The issue affects 2023 and 2024 models. The automaker says some vehicles could experience a hard brake pedal that can ...
Picking the Right Linear Positioning Device - Design Engineering
Aug 2, 2016 · The linear drive technology used in a product plays an important role in providing the functionality, performance, durability, energy consumption and other attributes that enable the product to outperform the competition. Engineers can choose from a wide range of linear drive technology choices such as lead screws, ball screws, rack and pinion ...
CAD in the cloud: 4 tools for a digital future - Design ...
Sep 17, 2024 · CAD in the cloud: 4 tools for a digital future. Cloud-based CAD solutions from Rayon, Siemens’ Zel X, DesignAir and EnSuite Impact 360 are enabling seamless collaboration and smarter design processes. In the early days of the cloud, everything was going to run on it, according to the enthusiastic CEOs of certain CAD companies.