Fastening & Joining

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Extrusion Crosshead Prototype
Guill Tool & Engineering’s Jacob Marcure is a design engineer who develops extrusion crossheads with industrial applications in mind.
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Permanent or non-permanent, threaded or non-threaded, dive into the basics of the fastener component.
Bosch Rexroth
Bosch Rexroth's featured a multi-tech palletizing demo, highlighting different components—from conveyors and control systems to linear motor modules and a multi-axis handling system.
Packaging automation experts demonstrated how manufacturers can gain visibility and control to solve critical challenges.
UR
Young people believe in technology, so they are more receptive to tech that makes their job better and easier, while older welders are realizing cobots extend their careers.
The American Welding Society speaks to UR’s Will Healy III about the seamless integration of vision technologies and cobots.
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Hot-plate welding and STTIr laser welding are both used in joining plastic parts. The authors break down the differences and the practical outcomes.
TR Fastenings
The author makes the case that “Right to Repair” regulation is influencing designers’ considerations to return to fasteners rather than welding products, or having fixings that...
Master Bond
MasterSil 711Med by Master Bond
MasterSil 711Med is a one part medical grade silicone adhesive, sealant for bonding and sealing.
Emerson
Today, many wearable devices, including valuable medical devices, are disposed of after use. New Branson unwelding technology offers a means of recovering and re-using valuable components.
Device makers are taking increased interest in product designs and assembly that support closed-loop recycling. A Branson plastic welding process can safely and nondestructively...
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Using an industrial laser is a popular option for accomplishing many manufacturing process aims. Read about four reasons to apply lasers in manufacturing here.