Vibrations controlled actively
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Machine designers have to ensure that the sensitive machine tools and equipments are protected from the vibrations caused during their operations and perform at optimum level. Active Isolation System developed by Bilz, a German firm, does not generate same heat or magnetic variation, which result from using linear motors or electromagnetic actuators making the system more useful for high performance of machines.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2003
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Keeping up with safety legislation
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Machine builders and equipment manufacturers required to stay abreast with constantly changing legislation and standards regarding the safe design of machinery and their effect on business and customers. A number of UK suppliers, like British Automation and Robotics Association (BARA), are holding training courses and seminars in these areas to help these firms fulfill their obligations.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2005
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Bridging the safety awareness gap
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Many machine builders choose to self-certify their equipment when it comes to machine safety legislation, standards and testing, however, this could prove costly. The testing part in Shropshire-based Cranage EMC, specialist mechanical and EMC test house, is usually carried out locally where the machine is made and is inadequate.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2005
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