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FAST UPDATES
Issue 4 2020
VISION SYSTEM FOR
DISPENSING PRECISION
To help manufacturers achieve high
levels of dispensing precision, even
on inconsistent parts, adhesives
specialist Intertronics now supplies
the FIS F4000AKIT-VISION Camera
Vision System. The product is a
modular plug and play add-on to
Fisnar ADVANCE series dispensing
robots and provides a powerful
and intelligent CCD vision-based
programming and fi ducial adjustment
system, for both simple and complex
dispense programs. The system helps
manufacturers improve quality and
production yield, while reducing
processing time and costs.
The product is unique in
that it includes two cameras, so
manufacturers have the option to
watch dispense programmes live for
additional process assurance. When
the robot is running a dispense cycle,
engineers can audit a live, full screen
image displayed on the monitor to
check the fl uid is being dispensed
correctly onto the component part.
This is valuable for verifying fi rst
runs of a new program, or for
100% affi rmation on ultra-critical
assemblies.
The vision system’s auto-part
alignment function guarantees fl uid
is dispensed at the exact required
location. This is achieved by the
system capturing an image of two
separate fi ducial locations on the
component and using pattern
recognition software to compare the
live image against a stored image of
each one. If a difference is found in
the position of either or both of the
fi ducials, then the dispense program
co-ordinates are automatically
adjusted in X, Y and rotation to align
the dispense path to the component.
Intertronics
www.intertronics.co.uk
01865 842842
CARRY ON
TIGHTENING
Kistler is expanding its
range of inspection
systems for fastening
technology by introducing
the new Inspector torque
wrench. Thanks to this easy-tohandle
device with its display/
measuring unit, users can
carry out process capability
tests on bolted joints for
evaluation and documentation
of fastening processes under
series production conditions in
a matter of seconds.
The Inspector meets a
requirement that is especially
important in the automotive
and vehicle manufacturing
industry: quality assurance
compliant with the VDI/VDE
guideline after the fastening
process is completed. The
new torque wrench also offers
an advantage that was never
available on the market until
now: an interface with the
CEUS and testXpert software
applications for evaluation and
archiving.
Bolted joints, which come in
a wide variety of designs, play
an essential part in industrial
production as a safe and
verifi able method of connecting
components. In the automotive
industry, for instance, bolted
joints are used for all important
connections on wheels, axles,
airbags, safety belts and
brakes, to name only a few
examples – and most of these
joints are relevant to safety, so
they require special attention as
regards documentation.
Elesa (UK)
www.elesa.co.uk
01526 322670
Nylon gloves coated with flat nitrile
Aquila offer the benefi ts of lowcost
hand protection in their
NR3006 nylon gloves with
nitrile coated palms, which
may be frequently cleaned in
use, and laundered between
wearings. They provide a
robust and comfortable, longer
life alternative to disposable
gloves for many general nonmedical
situations. Their light
weight nylon liner allows the
hand to breath and reduces
fatigue while the fl exible nitrile
palms enable good grip and
dexterity with chemical and
abrasion resistance for a
wide range of handling and
personal interaction tasks.
Wearing gloves means
no hand touching to reduce
infection risks and reduced
personal skin problems from
frequent hand washing, plus
the breathable qualities of
the coating make them more
comfortable than completely
sealed disposables such
as Nitrile, Vinyl or latex
gloves. NR3006 gloves offer
fl exibility, with puncture and
tear resistance in a light weight
glove which is comfortable
to wear for extended periods
and permits suffi cient sensitivity
to serve in many cases as a
cost and environment saving
alternative to using many pairs
of disposables.
The Aquila range of coated
gloves includes different dips
and fi nishes, such as latex,
nitrile, sand – by dipping
the whole glove or just the
fi ngers and palm to achieve
a balance between grip,
protection, dexterity and allday
comfort.
Taste International Ltd
www.taste-international.com
0203 693 3910
/www.intertronics.co.uk
/www.elesa.co.uk
/www.taste-international.com