Machine tools impose harsh operating conditions on the sensors needed to control cutting, forming and joining processes that run continuously in many metalworking factories. Common hazards include cutting fluid, cooling sprays, swarf particles and electromagnetic interference, making sensor selection particularly difficult where world-class performance is essential.
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Setup times are reduced and workloads rationalized through automation of tool position checking...
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Light curtains are used on a hydraulic press prototype to protect operators from...
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A US manufacturer of water jet cutting machines uses Contrinex High Pressure sensors...
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High-speed machining centers often feature automatic tool-changers that help maximize productivity. A Swiss...
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