Latest Posts:
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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 Weld Dynamix at FABTECH
Fabtech this year is really big - looks to me like the attendance is back to the high levels - but now manufacturers are pulling...
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, by Steve Coulter Long Distance Edge Detection - in a harsh environment)
See this customer pic of the CUBE 40 in a heavy slag environment - it replaced a 40mm plastic cube sensor that was failing...
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, by Steve Coulter Why is SENSOR TRAINING important?
Why does your team need training on sensors? What kind of training? Sensor Training that Works! Often, maintenance techs learn about sensors on-the-job (or rather...
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, by Steve Coulter FABTECH 2023! Free Training at Our Booth!
We'll be at FABTECH 2023, September 11-14, at booth B29093. Walk up for some free hands-on training with sensors, cables, and mounts. Use our SENSING...
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, by Jim Ryan Why Use Metal-Faced Sensors that Fail? Use the Ones that Don't!
What is that picture above? Its the Weld Dynamix WSI stainless-faced inductive proximity sensor - half coated with ACTIVSTONE - an extreme-duty coating protecting it...
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, by Jim Ryan In Weld Cells Today - Our Flat Pack Takes Abuse
As I mentioned, we are on tour of several factories this week, talking with several teams about their weld cells. Here are a couple of...
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, by Jim Ryan Weld Cell Audits, Inductive Proximity Sensors, Cabling, and Mounts
I almost wonder why weld cell audits are done. I've been reading weld cell audit reports, and I see a lot of repetition across weld...
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, by Jim Ryan Machine Maintenance
There is a four-part video discussion on predictive maintenance from MathWorks, with the fourth part here, including links to the first three parts. If maintenance...
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, by Steve Coulter Tregaskiss on Reducing Weld Cell Downtime
In a 2016 article updated through 2021, Tregaskiss makes some keen observations and good suggestions, and the article of course discusses the problem of weld...
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, by Jim Ryan Wear Issues Other Than Spatter and Slag in Automated Welding
In case you missed it, Emil Schubert of ABICOR BINZEL had a nice series of posts last year on reducing downtime in robotic welding over...
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, by Jim Ryan How Tough Are Weld Dynamix Sensors and Mounts?
This tough. Wow! I would hate to have been that sensor. Getting beaten hundreds of times by a 4 lb hammer is not my idea...
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, by Jim Ryan Dave Bird: Inductive Proximity Sensors Don’t Have to be Disposable
Bird points out that, really, they don't. Because Weld Dynamix's sensors, cables, mounts, and cable protection are available. One and done. No vending machines. No...
