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EuroWire – September 2008 46
english technology news
Rembe's modern way
of measuring forces
in axles, and then
transmitting them
wirelessly to any
remote PC, is said to
make sliding contacts
obsolete. Each point
of measurement is
coded individually.
Data transmission
is within the legal
frequency range,
for easy monitoring
and control from any
stationary or mobile
computer.
Data contains information about RpM, any kind of C-Forces,
number of spools, trigger intervals or rope speed. A state-of-
the-art breaking system with sensitive action guarantees smooth
twisting of wires and results in a strong and durable steel rope.
Installation of the measuring capsule is on the rim itself with no
additional wiring. The power supply is said to last for six months.
Rembe – Germany
Fax: +49 29 61 507 14
Email:
Website:
Rembe's Axis-Load®
Rim with 16 wires on the outer ring and eight on ▲ ▲
the inner rings
CNC wire bending
AIM Inc has introduced a new compact 3D CNC wire-bending
machine: the robust and efficient AFC series (AccuForm Compact).
With up to 8mm wire capacity, AccuForm Compact comes
complete with Industrial PC running Windows XP Pro and
SmartEditor®, a 2-plane straightener, maintenance-free servo
quad-roller feeder and precision bender axes.
SmartEditor® features a
flexible programming
language with intuitive
commands and simple
to use, conversational
step-by-step programs.
Only length and bend
angle are needed to
make parts, yet the
language will facili-
tate programming for
sophisticated shapes.
The AFT tabletop line of
small volume production
machines will handle wire
of up to 16mm diameter.
AIM will be exhibiting at
wire China 2008.
AIM Inc – USA Fax: +1 630 458 0730
Email: Website:
AccuForm Compact with full 3D capabilities ▲ ▲