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, by Steve Coulter ACTIVSTONE Coating Non-Metalic Parts...
ACTIVSTONE SX is a weld slag and spatter resistant coating, extensively applied throughout many industries, but particularly to sensors, mounts, and other hardware - extending...
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, by Steve Coulter Sensors With Cables (they die fast, but there is hope)
I think you all will agree that sensors with integrated cables die out quickly - its almost always the cable that goes. No mystery why. ...
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, by Jim Ryan Recent Factory Automation News for November 28, 2023
Partnerships and acquisitions: Rockwell acquires OT/ICS cybersecurity firm Verve. Also, Miller is developing handheld laser welding in partnership with IPG Photonics. Tesla, in disputes with...
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, by Steve Coulter COATINGS - Extreme Temperatures with ACTIVSTONE BK
In a weld cell, there are many enemies that can attack the integrity of a slag/spatter protective coating: abrasion can scrape or wear off the...
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, by Steve Coulter "Where's that yellow tool?" ACTIVFLEX Install Tool Multipack
For large plants and users of the ACTIVFLEX tubing, we've heard that the tools get lost or grow legs - and without that tool the...
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, by Steve Coulter Sensing Hot Targets
Many plants use our WSI-1206 in high temperature locations - in close proximity to the weld and radiated heat. This sensor, as with the entire...
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, by Jim Ryan Cable Protection in Harsh Factory Environments
Welding and stamping facilities use ACTIVFLEX cable protection to protect cables and hoses from damage by heat, weld slag, impact, and abrasion. Just how much...
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, by Steve Coulter Can you sense THROUGH metal?
A unique sensing function of the WSI-IP30 is the ability to project THROUGH various thicknesses of stainless plate to detect a variety of metal targets...
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, by Jim Ryan Nut Detection, Part 2
Today we have through-substrate detection. Part 1 is here. In this case we have a 5 mm prox operating as a probe, poking through a...
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, by Jim Ryan Nut Detection Challenge Pt. 1
Sensing a nut with an inductive prox is a challenge when the nut is fastened or clamped behind a metal sheet. How can I sense...
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, by Steve Coulter RFID comes to Weld Dynamix
High Temperature, Metal Mount and Weldable RFID tags - able to be coated with ACTIVSTONE SX for spatter resistance in applications such as Fixture ID,...
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, by Steve Coulter "Is my design good design?" And 10 Pinciples by Dieter Rams
"Is my design good design?" this is the question Dieter Rams asked himself about his designs, which are now famously influential. Its a question I...
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, by Jim Ryan Eliminate Your Weld Cell Downtime
Since you clicked on this post, you probably have downtime headaches in your weld cells. Like all of our customers, you are extremely skeptical and...
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, by Steve Coulter Fabtech 2023 - Best Tradeshow Ever!
Believe me when I say that Fabtech 2023 was crazy full, and the excitement never let up - Day one was awesome. Day 2 awesomer. ...
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, by Steve Coulter MINI FLAT PACK DEBUT - FABTECH CHICAGO 2023
Our MINI FLAT PACK is being installed pilot projects throughout the US - to test for durability in high heat, impact and abrasion applications -...
