CNC Machines: always better, always bigger With the development of high precision machining tools, it is nowadays faster and easier to work on complex parts by working directly from a steel block. Large CNC machines are used to manufacture massive…
Flexible bellow covers are usually used to protect linear guides of machine tools against scraps and debris, and come in different sizes and shapes. A bellow is a cover made out of coated textile, folded in accordion. Its main function…
Introduction to the FMVSS 302 standard Engineer must design cars to comply numerous standards. Since 1971, the FMVSS 302 has been the standard for any vehicles' interior to ensure the safety of passengers and reduce fire risks. In 1969…
Metalworking is one of the key industries in our modern society and consists on processing metals to produce parts and structures for a wide array of industries such as aircraft, automotive, etc. It generally involves high precision machine tools, highly…
1. What is RoHS Officially named Directive 2002/95/EC, RoHS is a directive of the European Union restricting dangerous substances mainly used in electronic and electrical products. Applied since 2006, the “Restriction of Hazardous Substances” as it stands for, is mandatory…
What is REACH? The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals aka REACH is a regulation program developed by the European Union in order to set up a framework for dangerous chemical substances. The goal of REACH is to monitor…
During an aircraft conception, it is necessary to respect numerous standards. Among them ABD0031 certifies the materials of the aircraft, not only for their fire resistance, but also for the toxicity of the gases emitted while burning. First implemented…
Automation : Industrial automation is accelerating on a global scale. Compared to human, robots allow companies to reach much higher efficiency, performance and uniformity for a given task. They have the ability of working in dangerous environments, and execute the…
With the development of laser fibers and the increase of the general level of performance in laser cutting technologies, laser cutting processing has become widely used in the manufacturing industry. The protective bellow is often overlooked but plays an important…
Bellows protect valuable parts and workers. By protecting the guide-ways and machine components the bellow covers help to the proper functioning of the machines. In fact, the machine tools, machine lasers, 3D printing machines and other machines require a protection…