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1 -D statistical analysis Sigmasam 250-02 is a hardware/ software package which combines single dimension gauging with statistical analysis. According to the manufacturers, instant results at the point of inspection make the Sigmasam suitable for checking machine setting accuracy, in-process machining analysis and multi-spindle machine setting. Sigma Limited, Spring Road, Letchworth, Herts SG6 4 A J, UK
Roundness measurement
This G80 Microvector installed at British Rail's Derby Loco Works is the largest of its kind in the UK. Running on two independently supported granite rails, each weighing 30 t, the bridge type machine rests on a cushion of air which gives about 10 #m clearance. The air used to 'float' the machine is
supplied by a Hydrovane 128PUA compressor. Items weighing up to 30 t can be measured semi-automatically or under cnc. LK Tool Company Ltd, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby DE7 2SA, UK
Workshop and inspection room assessment capabilities of the Talyrond 100 roundness measuring instrument are described in an eight-page brochure from Rank Taylor Hobson. The illustrated brochure explains how accurate quality control is achieved with this instrument and describes the range of accessories. A section on polar graphing demonstrates the way in which results of roundness, concentricity, alignment of bore, squareness and parallelism measurements are interpreted. Rank Taylor Hobson Limited, Sales Department, PO Box 36, New Star Road, Leicester LE4 7JQ, UK
Calendar Event
Time & Place
Nashville Industrial Productivity 1--3 November 1983 Nashville, TN, USA Conference and Exposition
Details from Public Relations Dept., SME, One SME Drive, PO Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA
Lasers in Manufacturing
1--3 November 1983 Brighton, UK
I FS (Conferences) Ltd, 35-39 High Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7BT, UK
Cambridge Technical Symposium
6--10 November 1983 Cambridge, MA, USA
SPIE, PO Box 10, Bellingham, WA 98227-0010, USA
Niagara Tool and Manufacturing 9--11 November 1983 Niagara Falls, NY, USA Engineering Conference and Exposition 14--17 November 1983 Detroit, MI, USA
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Public Relations Dept., SME, One SME Drive, PO Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA Gregg Balko, CASA/SME Senior Administrator, One SME Drive, PO Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA
San Jose industrial Productivity 15--17 November 1983 San Jose, CA, USA Conference & Exposition
Public Relations Dept., SME, One SME Drive, PO Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA
Birmingham Industrial Productivity Conference and Exposition
15--17 November 1983 Birmingham, AL, USA
Public Relations Dept., SME, One SME Drive, PO Box 930, Dearborn, MI 48128, USA
Automation in the Sheet Metal Industry (IFS/Cranfield Seminar on Manufacturing Futures)
16 November 1983 London, UK
The Conference Director, IFS (Conferences) Ltd, 35-39 High Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7BT, UK
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