Written by Matt Jones, Sales Engineer for Assembly Technologies at Emerson emerson.com/en-us/automation-solutions When choosing an assembly method for a newly developed product, or re-evaluating current methods, it is critical to consider the materials or volume production mix to ensure reliability. However, other factors, such as costs and production time, may also affect the fastening method…
What is thread galling and what causes it?
By Dr. Jody Muelaner Galling is a common type of damage that can occur in threads. When galling happens, it appears as though chunks of thread have been torn out and torn lumps of the removed material may be visible. It is caused by excessive friction or adhesion between mating threads. Material can remained attached,…
Streamline welding with CenterLine’s new High-speed Fastener Welding System
CenterLine (Windsor) Limited, a privately held corporation specializing in advanced automation processes and joining technologies, recently added a new, patented High-speed Fastener Welding System to its services. The company has simplified and streamlined every part of the welding process — from operator load to finished part — to provide high quality and high throughput process…
Amada Miyachi launches MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker
Amada Miyachi America Inc. — a manufacturer of resistance welding, laser welding, marking, cutting, and micro-machining equipment and systems — has launched the new MM-410A handheld resistance weld checker. The MM-410A is ideal for monitoring and troubleshooting issues in production. The compact unit supports a wide range of resistance welding technologies, including AC, DC inverter,…
What is explosion welding?
Explosion welding, also called explosive cladding, joins two metals together by an explosive force. It is often used to join dissimilar metals that have a significant difference in mechanical properties, thermal expansion coefficients, or melting temperatures — such as a low-cost metal to a more expensive corrosion-resistant metal. Some of the common clad layers deposited…
Amada Miyachi America announces series of spot welding power supplies
Amada Miyachi America Inc. has announced that it offers complete local product and sales support for the DC1013-T and DC613-T Series of linear DC resistance spot welding power supplies, manufactured by sister company, MacGregor. Typically used in aerospace, medical, and electronic assembly applications, DC1013-T and DC613-T units are suitable for butt welding fuses, welding components…
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