Thursday, December 13, 2007

Bench Top CNC Terminal Inserter Intros

Bench Top CNC Terminal Inserter Intros
Zierick Manufacturing introduced a fully automatic CNC insertion system. Measuring 3' x 3' x 2' high, the bench top Model 9700 XY Positioning System is suitable for production lines and the needs of contract manufacturers. Its modular tooling is said to reduce downtime between terminal changeovers.

The 9700 XY combines a terminal insertion machine with a dual-axis positioning system to achieve high-speed, repeatable insertions through a set of programmed coordinates. User interface is through a series of menus presented to the operator using touchscreen controls. Programming can be done manually, or specific data points can be downloaded to the PLC directly with an optional data connection kit. The unit can store 99 programs with 150 position points each — all of which can be modified, deleted or added during the operation. The self-contained positioning and insertion unit can check the validity of any series of taught insertion points automatically.


http://smt.pennnet.com/articles/article_display.cfm?article_id=238352

Benchtop Milling Machine

Benchtop Milling Machine

You can spend thousands of dollars on a benchtop milling machine, but you can do a lot of good work on an inexpensive mill, too.

The Atlas CH-10M mini-mill is a benchtop milling machine, designed for small-scale metalworking. Unlike other machines in its size class, the Atlas is mostly cast iron, with an extruded aluminum column. It's about 2 1/2 times as heavy as the Sherline mill, Atlas vs. Sherlineand has a significantly larger Morse taper #3 spindle. The motor is 1/2 horsepower variable-speed DC, with the power switch and speed control knob on the head. The machine is supplied with a Jacobs-style chuck, held in place by a 3/8"-16 drawbar bolt.

The travel is 9 inches on the X axis, 4 inches on the Y axis, and 8.5 inches on the Z axis (from the bottom of the drill chuck to the top of the table). Atlas rates the drill capacity in C1018 cold-rolled steel as 1/2 inch, the same for end milling capacity, and 1 inch face milling in the same stock.Back view All three axes have locks that act on the gibs, The Y- and Z-axis ways are protected by rubber accordion boots. Some folks use the ability to cut a 3/8" slot 1/8" deep in steel as the separation between real milling machines and toys. The Atlas makes that cut with ease.

Unlike most mills in this size category, the head is counterbalanced. It uses a gas spring, which is nestled into the column extrusion. A link rod connects the head to the gas spring. The column is a full 5 inches wide, with a 2.7 inch dovetail. The column is attached to the base by a 40mm nut that looks big enough to hold a wheel onto a railroad car. A wrench is provided. The column can tilt 45 degrees right or left for angle drilling or milling by loosening the monster nut.




http://cncmachineryinfo.com/browse-cnc_milling_machine-70-1.html

Benchtop programmable dc loads

Benchtop programmable dc loads
WESTEK Electronics has released the Array Electronics 3700 series of two benchtop dc loads with flexible keypad and rotary controls as well as computer interface via RS232 or RS485.

The 3700 series are suitable for a range of tasks including battery and power supply testing.

Windows-based operational software on a CD is supplied as standard and includes ActiveX for VC++, VB, Delphi and LabView drivers. The Array Electronics loads are therefore suited to ATE applications as well as for engineering and calibration tasks, etc.

Operational safety is assured via password access and operating parameters can be set via a keypad, rotary control with readout of settings on the electronic load's LCD, or remotely via computer.

Main functions include constant current, constant power or constant load resistance set-ups. The loads have internal memory permitting the setting up of ten pre-defined operating parameters.

Array Electronics power supplies are available in two versions with respectively 150W and 300W capacity and capable of sinking currents to 30A, with a maximum input voltage of 360V dc.

The Array Electronics loads are protected against over-voltage, over-current, over-power consumption, over-heating and polarity reversal.

The 3700 series measure 250mm x 212mm x 88mm and weigh 5kg. They are suitable for rack-mounting or benchtop use. The dc loads are powered from 110V or 220V ac.





http://www.ferret.com.au/articles/0f/0c01c90f.asp

Bench Top CNC Terminal Inserter Intros

Bench Top CNC Terminal Inserter Intros
Zierick Manufacturing introduced a fully automatic CNC insertion system. Measuring 3′ x 3′ x 2′ high, the bench top Model 9700 XY Positioning System is suitable for production lines and the needs of contract manufacturers. Its modular tooling is said to reduce downtime between terminal changeovers.

The 9700 XY combines a terminal insertion machine with a dual-axis positioning system to achieve high-speed, repeatable insertions through a set of programmed coordinates. User interface is through a series of menus presented to the operator using touchscreen controls. Programming can be done manually, or specific data points can be downloaded to the PLC directly with an optional data connection kit. The unit can store 99 programs with 150 position points each — all of which can be modified, deleted or added during the operation. The self-contained positioning and insertion unit can check the validity of any series of taught insertion points automatically.




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