Active alignment: the process of coupling a light source, such as a diode laser, with the input end of an optical fiber to determine the optimal position of the component
Ultrasonic welders are available in several different frequencies, such as 15, 20 and 40 kilohertz, and a variety of power supplies, such as 1,000, 1,500, 2,000, 3,000 and 4,000 watts. It’s important to select the optimal frequency and power for your application.
Amplitude: the peak-to-peak excursion of the face of a horn or booster. Booster: a mechanical transformer used to increase or decrease the amplitude of the horn. Far field weld: refers
Fluke Corp., a manufacturer of compact electronic test tools, calibration equipment and software, has launched a contest with a Harley-Davidson 2002 Deuce motorcycle as the prize.
NEPCON West will be co-locating with Fiberoptic Automation Expo and Assembly West on Dec. 4 to 6, 2002, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center (San Jose, CA).
Today's power tool batteries owe their basic design and operating characteristics to a pair of 18th century Italian engineers and a trio of 19th century French scientists.
According to the American Machine Tool Distributors Asssociation (AMTDA) and the Association for Manufacturing Technology, June U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $253 million.
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) has told OSHA that any attempt to implement ergonomics guidelines would be inherently flawed.
