Dr Peter Standring, technical secretary, Industrial Metalforming Technologies (IMfT) The term ‘zero defects’ was coined by Quality Guru Philip Crosby in the mid 1960s whilst working on a US rocket programme. His aim; to reduce the number of failed launches. In essence, he sought to eliminate defects using quality management tools. The major criticism and reason for its lack of wider adoption af...

For over 20 years, specialist adhesives and equipment expert Chemique Adhesives has helped leading UK furniture manufacturer, Boss Design to produce innovative, high-quality products and solutions that boasts the many attributes of British engineering, craftsmanship and cutting edge design. Chemique Adhesives has always been committed to providing its customers with advice and expertise and fro...

Carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) components are usually assembled using fasteners. These are typically glued into the CFRP component once it has been cured and drilled. However, the consortium behind the CarboLase project has come up with a new method, using an ultrashort pulsed laser to drill the holes for the fasteners in the textile preform with micrometer-scale accuracy. Integrating t...

NORMA Group supplies exhaust clamps and couplings for retrofit systems for exhaust gas purification of Euro 5 diesel vehicles. The systems enable improved emission control by means of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR).Retrofitted vehicles are expected to reduce their nitrogen oxide emissions to below 270mg NOx per kilometer. This means that the emission value will fall below the threshold of...

Boker’s Inc has announced the release of its new “Designer’s guide to precision metal stampings,” which covers considerations around flat blanking, piercing, metal forming or deep draws, this valuable guide takes the reader through the basics of metal stampings and the various stamping operations. Boker’s says this quick reference piece is a must have for OEM design engineers as design consider...

Haldex has successfully finished the joint development of the ModulT disc brake with one of the world’s largest truck manufacturer, and is now starting serial production for an all wheel drive truck. No less than three Lesjöfors companies supply springs and stampings to the new disc brake system. ModulT is designed as a complete program for both tractors and pulled units, extended in steps. At...

This new socket set from Laser Tools, part number 7636, is specifically designed to offer improved access to hard to reach fuel line connections. For example, injector connectors can be buried under a maze of pipework and fittings and it can be a major task to get a positive grip onto the hex whether tightening or loosening off. The tool is 3/8 inch drive and features two spring loaded joints t...

Gardette Groupe, Titgemeyer GmbH, Acton, Schäfer + Peters France and many more are bringing innovative fastener technologies to Fastener Fair France, on 27th – 28th May reflecting the rising fastener demand and new trends in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries. French companies Rabourdin SAS, SIMAF-CFF and Satinox Assemblage are taking advantage of the new ‘Aerospace Hub’ at t...

Techsil has added Hylomar's range of high performance non-setting gasket and jointing compounds to its portfolio, available to buy online. The original product was developed with Rolls-Royce for sealing aircraft engines. Many of today's manufacturers of engines, compressors, electric motors, heavy industrial equipment, gearboxes, defence industry components and turbines choose Hylomar® non-sett...

EFC International is pleased to announce the addition of air filter clips and speciality air filter fasteners, manufactured by Springfield Spring & Stamping, to its product line. Springfield Spring & Stamping is a manufacturer of standard and custom air filter holding frame clips in the United States. The product line is complementary to EFC’s current HVACR product offerings including w...