Short run forming of complex sheet metal shapes using rubber dies and pads is quick and highly effective. This technique was first accomplished using the Guerin process. After the Second World War, the Wheelon process was developed as an improvement over the Guerin Process. A Wheelon press is capable of manufacturing large, complex, short run parts with economic tooling. This type of hydraulically actuated bladder forming is widely used in the aerospace industry today.
Ipsen USA, Cherry Valley, Ill., announces a new case study detailing the Titan’s adaptive, multipurpose processing capabilities. Its versatility lies in its ability to run a variety of workloads through many different heat treatment processes back-to-back, while maintaining energy and cost efficiency. The paper emphasizes how varied and ever-changing customer needs can be, and how Titan’s features and options can improve job turnaround.
The eBeam Initiative, a forum dedicated to the education and promotion of new semiconductor manufacturing approaches based on electron beam (eBeam) technologies, announces the completion of the second annual eBeam Initiative survey. The 28 member companies from across the photomask global supply chain participated in the survey.
Leica Microsystems, Switzerland, has launched two cameras that are ideal instruments for routine brightfield (Leica DMC2900) or fluorescence (Leica DFC3000 G) applications. Both are equipped with sensors that allow live images of up to 30 frames per second and a USB 3.0 interface for fast data transfer. The Leica Application Suite and the fluorescence counterpart Advanced Fluorescence software platform provide for image acquisition and support users in analysis and documentation.
Aichelin Group., Modling, Austria, announces that a new order for a 1500-kg electrically heated quench furnace installation has been received from Renault Nissan Automotive Ltd., for its automotive assembly plant in Chennai, India. The order reportedly consists of four sealed quench furnaces and accessories, including a tempering and preheating furnace, a washer, and other related equipment, to be supplied in phases until April 2015.
