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News Release from: Universal Balancing | Subject: Automatic propshaft balancing machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 March 2004
Modular propshaft balancers have latest
controls
To meet automotive industry demands for fast and accurate balancing of single and multi-link propshaft assemblies automatic propshaft balancing machines are built on modular design principles.
A new range of fully automatic propshaft balancing machines has been launched by Universal Balancing to meet automotive industry demands for fast and accurate balancing of single and multi-link propshaft assemblies The advanced horizontal axis machines are built on modular design principles to ensure reliable, round-the-clock operation over extended production runs
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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They incorporate latest generation controls with intuitive, Windows-based touch screen operation.
The units also feature sophisticated work handling and high capability, medium frequency weld modules - to provide automatic measurement and correction in a single, high-speed production operation.
With cycle times of less than 60 seconds, the Unibal balancers typically achieve cycle times up to 50% faster than competitors' equipment.
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Subsidiary supplies aero engine fixtures, gauges
Engineering and balancing technology specialist Universal Balancing has formed a new subsidiary, Aviation Tooling to harness the capabilities of its aerospace industry expertise.
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Using demodulated sine wave technology and latest touch screen Windows-based operation, balancing equipment is ideal for static or dynamic, high or low speed, hard or soft bearing applications.
At the heart of the new machines is the company's BTD-UNI 44 control system, which employs demodulated sine wave technology to provide instant results in up to four balance planes.
The system's advanced software not only determines the correction weight to be applied at each balance position, but also indexes the workpiece to the correct point for them to be secured by the automatic weld heads.
Machines can also be fitted with laser run-out monitoring units, as well as super-accurate tooling equipped with air sensing to confirm correct seating of components prior to cycle start.
The new Unibal propshaft balancers can be supplied with a variety of loading systems, ranging from manual component location at a pre-load position, to fully-automated twin conveyor systems suitable for high speed production environments.
In addition, Universal Balancing will custom-engineer any special tooling or additional work handling options to meet individual customer requirements.
"The flexibility and multi-plane measurement capabilities of these new machines have already generated high levels of interest within the propshaft manufacturing sector - both in the UK and overseas," says Universal Balancing's managing director, Steve Fowler.
"When combined with the system 's accuracy and fast cycle times, they make a highly cost-effective package.
I am therefore confident that we shall convert a number of these enquiries into firm orders in the near future." About Universal Balancing - a UK leader in industrial balancing technology, Bristol-based Universal Balancing offers a complete spectrum of manual, semi and fully-automatic balancing systems, including vertical and horizontal axis, soft or hard bearing equipment.
The company also provides a comprehensive contract balancing service for components ranging from a few grams to several hundred kilograms.
In addition, it will design, manufacture and install customised balancing solutions - including work handling and component manipulation modules - as part of high-speed, high-volume automated manufacturing lines. Request a free brochure from Universal Balancing ...
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