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Hardcopy Tektronix 4634 hardcopy imaging unit can be interfaced to most raster-scan video sources. The unit records on dry silver paper, producing a 150mm x 200ram image. Using Option 20, the model 4662 digital plotter may be operated at up to 1200 baud. The option provides a memory buffer of up to 8 kbytes, thereby reducing data-transfer time.
(Tektronix UK Ltd, Beaverton House, PO Box 69, Harpenden, Herts, UK. Tel: Harpenden 63141. Tx: 25559)
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Vector graphics CC-80 workstation at Davy
Turnkey engineering AD/380 is a turnkey design and drafting system for engineering use. The graphics processor has a 128 kbyte memory, expandible to 2048 kbytes, and a floating-point processor. It also houses the disc and tape drives. The system includes a CC-80 workstation, with a 19in or 25in combination storage-refresh graphics screen, a 9in alphanumeric screen for operator communications, a 240-position menu function keyboard and interchangeable
Display controller An S-100 bus single-board graphics display controller is available from Kentec. The ALT-256ES produces a 256x256 dot raster display on any TV monitor. Using three boards, an eight-colour or grey-scale graphics system can be built. (Kentec, 2 Grey-
stones Close, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK. Tel: (0732)61945)
NC turnkey Applicon's IMAGE system can now be interfaced to Manufacturing Data Systems I ncorporated's COMPACT II NC part-programming system. Compatible through DEC's RSX-11M, the interface will allow IMAGE and COMPACT II to function together in
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joystick or thumbwheel controls. Various sizes of thermal and electrostatic hardcopy units and a flatbed plotter are available. The AD/380 is produced in the USA by the Auto-trol Technology Corporation, and is sold and serviced in the UK by Davy Computing. (Davy
Computing L/m/ted, Moorfoot House, Clarence Lane, Sheffield $3 7UZ, UK. Tel: 0742-71201. T~: 54184) a single system. This will enable companies to address the full product cycle, from design model to finished part. (Applicon UK, Regent House,
Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 IDA, UK. Tel: 061-429 7227 or Manufacturing Data Systems International UK Limited, Radcliffe House, Blenheim Court, Sol/hull, WestMid/ands, UK. Tel: 021-704 4422)
Imlac's latest refresh graphics terminal is based on the Intel 8086 microprocessor. Model 8000 weighs 961b and has a refresh rate of 40 frame/s. The positional accuracy is less than 0.5 per cent gradual distortion with a repeatability of 0.02 per cent of full screen deflection. Viewing area is 11 in x 11 in. (IMLAC International Limited,
IMLAC House, 17 Chesham Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5HN, UK. Tel: (02403) 22167)
Micro dies GATEWAY is a Commodore PETbased system for designing pressure diecasting dies. It covers gating and thermal calculations in brass, alum/nium, zinc and magnesium alloy diecastings, determines the locking force and predicts production rates. It is applicable to all types of diecasting machine, both hot and cold chamber.
(BNF Metals Technology Centre, Grove Laboratories, Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OXI2 9B], UK. Tel." (02357) 2992. Tx: 837166)
Artwork system
GTCO, the Rocky/lie, Maryland, USA, digitizer manufacturers have formed a UK company. Based in West London, it will service both the OEM and enduser markets for their GTOC-Pad, Datatizer and Micro-Datatizer systems.
PO800 automated PCB artwork system uses a photoplotter to produce one-toone artwork masters directly, avoiding the need for photoreductions. The system also includes a large area digitizer, an editing station and a floppy disc drive. It costs under £48000, affordable by companies producing 10-20 new designs a year.
(GTCO Europe Limited, 75 Windsor Avenue, Hillingdon, Middx, UK. Tel: (0895) 39812)
(Gerber Scientific (UK) Ltd, Clive House, 12-18 Queens Road, Weybridge KTI3 9XD, UK. Tel: (0932) 54888)
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Hardcopy Tektronix 4634 hardcopy imaging unit can be interfaced to most raster-scan video sources. The unit records on dry silver paper, producing a 150mm x 200ram image. Using Option 20, the model 4662 digital plotter may be operated at up to 1200 baud. The option provides a memory buffer of up to 8 kbytes, thereby reducing data-transfer time.
(Tektronix UK Ltd, Beaverton House, PO Box 69, Harpenden, Herts, UK. Tel: Harpenden 63141. Tx: 25559)
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Vector graphics CC-80 workstation at Davy
Turnkey engineering AD/380 is a turnkey design and drafting system for engineering use. The graphics processor has a 128 kbyte memory, expandible to 2048 kbytes, and a floating-point processor. It also houses the disc and tape drives. The system includes a CC-80 workstation, with a 19in or 25in combination storage-refresh graphics screen, a 9in alphanumeric screen for operator communications, a 240-position menu function keyboard and interchangeable
Display controller An S-100 bus single-board graphics display controller is available from Kentec. The ALT-256ES produces a 256x256 dot raster display on any TV monitor. Using three boards, an eight-colour or grey-scale graphics system can be built. (Kentec, 2 Grey-
stones Close, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK. Tel: (0732)61945)
NC turnkey Applicon's IMAGE system can now be interfaced to Manufacturing Data Systems I ncorporated's COMPACT II NC part-programming system. Compatible through DEC's RSX-11M, the interface will allow IMAGE and COMPACT II to function together in
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joystick or thumbwheel controls. Various sizes of thermal and electrostatic hardcopy units and a flatbed plotter are available. The AD/380 is produced in the USA by the Auto-trol Technology Corporation, and is sold and serviced in the UK by Davy Computing. (Davy
Computing L/m/ted, Moorfoot House, Clarence Lane, Sheffield $3 7UZ, UK. Tel: 0742-71201. T~: 54184) a single system. This will enable companies to address the full product cycle, from design model to finished part. (Applicon UK, Regent House,
Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 IDA, UK. Tel: 061-429 7227 or Manufacturing Data Systems International UK Limited, Radcliffe House, Blenheim Court, Sol/hull, WestMid/ands, UK. Tel: 021-704 4422)
Imlac's latest refresh graphics terminal is based on the Intel 8086 microprocessor. Model 8000 weighs 961b and has a refresh rate of 40 frame/s. The positional accuracy is less than 0.5 per cent gradual distortion with a repeatability of 0.02 per cent of full screen deflection. Viewing area is 11 in x 11 in. (IMLAC International Limited,
IMLAC House, 17 Chesham Road, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5HN, UK. Tel: (02403) 22167)
Micro dies GATEWAY is a Commodore PETbased system for designing pressure diecasting dies. It covers gating and thermal calculations in brass, alum/nium, zinc and magnesium alloy diecastings, determines the locking force and predicts production rates. It is applicable to all types of diecasting machine, both hot and cold chamber.
(BNF Metals Technology Centre, Grove Laboratories, Denchworth Road, Wantage, Oxfordshire OXI2 9B], UK. Tel." (02357) 2992. Tx: 837166)
Artwork system
GTCO, the Rocky/lie, Maryland, USA, digitizer manufacturers have formed a UK company. Based in West London, it will service both the OEM and enduser markets for their GTOC-Pad, Datatizer and Micro-Datatizer systems.
PO800 automated PCB artwork system uses a photoplotter to produce one-toone artwork masters directly, avoiding the need for photoreductions. The system also includes a large area digitizer, an editing station and a floppy disc drive. It costs under £48000, affordable by companies producing 10-20 new designs a year.
(GTCO Europe Limited, 75 Windsor Avenue, Hillingdon, Middx, UK. Tel: (0895) 39812)
(Gerber Scientific (UK) Ltd, Clive House, 12-18 Queens Road, Weybridge KTI3 9XD, UK. Tel: (0932) 54888)
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