Manufacturing Update - September 2021 by jetdigitalmedia

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Abacus Flooring Solutions Ltd Celebrate first successful year in business

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o many Abacus Flooring Solutions Ltd are now a household name within the industrial and commercial flooring industry here in UK. It’s hard to believe due to the number of highprofile projects and their already wellestablished brand that Nick and Amanda Megson have just recently celebrated their first year in business. Although 2020 had many challenges for all sectors Abacus Flooring Solutions surpassed their anticipated yearly revenue and have seen month on month growth in all aspects of their company. Whether it’s the employment of staff in various areas of the country, a continuously growing pipeline of work and current plans to move into to a new warehouse and office space things have gone superbly in year one. This is the product of long hours, unmatched quality or work and many miles on the motorway. Abacus currently have a major project taking place in Darlington, 7 completed jobs in Wales and have covered every corner of the UK working with multiple industry leading clients.

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To coincide with this, Abacus have also been nominated for a Leicestershire business award for “environmental impact”. Nick and the team at Abacus have designed a resin floor screed made of a variety of recycled plastics and most notably, toilet seats. This has grabbed the attention of many organisations in the sustainability industry. With over 30 years’ experience it is of no surprise that Abacus are thriving. Managing Director Nick Megson had this to say about their first year in operation “Completing our first year has brought only one challenge and that is the staffing. Our projected turnover increased by 300%. We managed everything including our cash flow without any borrowing. Now having moved to a new warehouse with offices, we must look at expanding our workforce. We will continue to look for our own work and manage it the way we have, by using a network of specialist sub-contractors. We will continue with our commitment to the environment and our 5-year plan is to have electric vehicles. I will continue to grow the business, but

this can only work with the support of our Customer Base, our Suppliers, SubContractors. We will continue to provide the highest standards of Customer Service.” Abacus Flooring Solutions are changing the industry with the latest innovations, sustainable materials and customer service which is reflective in award nominations, business retention and the continuous flow of outstanding testimonials from their clients. If you’re looking to renew your industrial work environments flooring with a sustainable, hassle-free and the trusted expertise possessed by Abacus call today on 07904 396962 or email nick@abacusflooringsolutions.co.uk You can count on their experience.

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By: Martin Gagné, International Zinc Association, USA Manufacturing products by zinc alloy die casting is an outstanding choice for countless decorative and functional applications. Zinc die casting alloys have high strength, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, the best surface quality for decorative finishes, high fluidity, ultra thin wall capability and can be cast with low draft, while the zinc die casting process provides high casting productivity, long die life, low energy consumption, and net shape casting.

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For example, the figure below shows the intricate geometry of a zinc die cast electronics housing. The design requirements for the housing were demanding and included a complex geometry with ribbed walls, through holes in two directions and multiple mounting and connector tabs, along with good thermal conductivity, EMI shielding, tight tolerances and thin wall construction, as well as part-to-part uniformity, and as always, low cost. The accuracy of zinc die casting allows the housing to be cast near net shape, thereby reducing secondary operations. Zinc alloy die casting was selected for its ability to meet all these design requirements cost effectively. The International Zinc Association (IZA) maintains a website dedicated to zinc alloy die casting where product designers can find information on all aspects of

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designing for zinc die casting along with relevant case studies. The website also hosts an Engineering Database of mechanical properties for zinc die casting alloys to help designers realize their project in the most efficient way by combining the precision and the cost-effectiveness of the die casting process with the exceptional mechanical and physical properties of zinc alloys. As many product designers are unaware of the range of mechanical properties available in zinc or the speed and flexibility of the zinc die casting process, the IZA offers a free design seminar which covers every aspect of designing for zinc alloy die casting including the specifications for zinc die casting alloys, the various casting processes that give such flexibility to using zinc, the physical and material properties of zinc, surface finishing of zinc castings, and also the design concepts important for producing parts from liquid metal. Please contact us for a seminar or for any other information about manufacturing by zinc alloy die casting. www.diecasting.zinc.org

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The ‘Easy’ truth behind e-commerce returns

With e-commerce returns just as explosive as online shopping, many e-retailers are discovering their returns management processes aren’t efficient. Returns management is one of the most often overlooked processes of the warehouse. An unmanaged, uncontrolled returns process can put tremendous strain on a facility’s available space, labour and costs.

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When returns are put in a corner waiting to be processed, that’s putting valuable revenue generating inventory aside. If processes are not properly managed and systems become overwhelmed, items will have to be sold at a discount to get them out of the system before eating into profits. Returns are a significant cost and put an enormous impact on the bottom line. 2020 returns were estimated to cost retailers $550 billion. When it comes to returns, the top challenge facing retailers is cost containment. As retailers expand return policies to meet customer demands (free shipping and no restocking fees), their internal returns costs increase. But its more than just monetary issues, a returns policy can impact customer loyalty with 68% of shoppers viewing return policies before making a purchase. For example, how many of you shop using Amazon.

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co.uk to make purchases? I bet it’s many of us. Why? Because they have made shopping online an ‘Art in Ease’ the whole process is painless with a nice and easy returns process. But savvy companies such as ‘Cygnia’ a UK 3PL have turned to automation solutions to deliver logistics fulfilment for their customers. Through an automated put-away and returns process they are currently experiencing not only a 200% increase in picking performance, but they are delivering 15% improvements across the whole operation and are a great example of Omni-channel growth using automation. To get the lowdown read Kardex latest white paper on Automate returns management or contact Kardex direct at info.remstar.uk@kardex.com

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Rittal & Eplan partner with GAMBICA for virtual event Following the recent announcement from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, where £53 million funding is being made available for UK manufacturers to boost competitiveness through digital technologies, Rittal and Eplan have partnered with the likes of GAMBICA, B&R, Machineering, Omron, Panasonic, Phoenix Contact and Rockwell Automation, to bring The Future Forum. The online event aims to address the scope, possible effects of automation as well as the solutions currently available.

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The event’s strongly practical orientation will be particularly in evidence with live talks and software demonstrations which provide insights into industry trends, as well as tips and tricks that’ll help to streamline daily tasks in engineering and manufacturing. Among the many highlights of the Future Forum will be keynote presentations from both GAMBICA and the Rittal and Eplan management board. Nikesh Mistry, Sector Head for Industrial Automation at GAMBICA will be kicking off the series of talks and demonstrations and will discuss the latest industry trends and how the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for digital innovation and adoption. Nikesh will also talk through challenges faced and obstacles tackled by members and how digitalisation has helped companies with efficiency, sustainability and profitability. Live between 09:00 and 17:00 on the 6th October, all those interested in attending can register free of charge at https://future-forum.co.uk/ Ken Christie, Country Director for EPLAN UK “we’re witnessing rapid technological progress, with digital platforms, automation and many other innovations are changing the world around us. As we look to the future, we know that major changes will take place. The Rittal and Eplan Future Forum will provide the opportunity to network, participate in panel discussions and discover ways in which to overcome challenges associated with implementing automation.”

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Industry Expert Casella Launches Most Technologically Advanced High Flow Pump in the Air Sampling Market Asbestos-related diseases take the lives of 20 tradespeople every week1. Despite being banned in the UK, asbestos can still be found in older homes and industrial properties built between the 1950s and 70s, posing a threat to anyone who disturbs the dangerous material.

lobal occupational hygiene and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has launched the Vortex3, the most innovative high flow pump on the market, designed to simplify asbestos and air sampling.

simplifying the reporting process. This remote access facility makes monitoring and data collection easier and faster, while providing additional traceability. “Casella has a long history of manufacturing air sampling pumps and the Vortex3 completes the family,” says Tim Turney, Casella Global Marketing Manager. “The Vortex3 brings genuine innovation in terms of new technology and ease of use, designed to save time for those working on-site with air sampling pumps.”

Continuing to fulfil its mission to improve health in the workplace and community with life-changing monitoring technology, the high flow pump offers a flow accuracy better than +/-5%, ensuring consultants, contractors and specialists have confidence in results. Using Casella’s patent-pending, interlocking design, the Vortex3 has an ergonomically comfortable handle and weighs just 2.17kg, allowing users to carry multiple units in one hand with ease.

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The Vortex3 has an IP65 rating, providing protection from dust and water ingress. Casella’s ergonomic design has ensured the high flow pump’s smooth body finish is free from small crevices that could hold fine airborne asbestos fibres, allowing for safer decontamination and cleaning. Built to impeccable standards, the Vortex3’s two and a half hour at 12L/min with a typical filter ensures continuous performance. Available in two versions, the Vortex3 Pro model is compatible with Casella’s innovative Airwave App and Bluetooth connectivity, enabling users to remotely start, pause or stop a measurement run, monitor battery life and memory capacity and check measurement progress direct from a mobile device. Data can be emailed alongside photos and site details, adding context to the sampling and further

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3D Printing & Digital Inventory Accelerating Satellite Manufacturing For manufacturing companies looking to revolutionise their responsiveness to customer spare parts demand, 3D printing opens up compelling opportunities. Today, 3DPRINTUK is promoting its ability to act as a satellite manufacturing facility for any overseas manufacturers to service UK spare part demand by curating their digital inventory. The advantages of 3D printing — promoting design freedom, attainment of hitherto impossible geometric complexity, no tooling (saving time and money), speedy and cost-effective production, and mass customisation — are now well-known and accepted throughout industry. However, the impact that 3D printing can have on inventory is less well rehearsed, as are the ways that manufacturers can use digital inventory to enhance their responsiveness to customer demands wherever in the world their customers are. The key is that 3D printing means that parts can be made on demand and delivered to customers in any geography from anywhere in the world. In general terms, spare parts management benefits from the agility, cost-effectiveness, and increasingly material agnostic nature of 3D printing, and also the fact that the technology is cost-effective for producing single items or low volume runs. The same cannot be said of traditional manufacturing processes, where production runs are only cost-effective in high volumes.

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Generally speaking companies do not like to hold large volumes of stock. 3D printing of spare parts can cut costs, increase the functionality of parts, add a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness in service, and reduce risks. It also means that spare parts can be printed on demand, slashing the costs associated with having to hold high stocks levels of all spare parts, and also reducing the reliance on supply chains (often international supply chains) meaning spare parts can be printed locally in the numbers required. Nick Allen, Managing Director at 3DPRINTUK says, “At 3DPRINTUK, we hold digital files — effectively digital inventory — on behalf of customers, and our customers also hold digital inventories stored in-house on local computers or in the cloud. This means that these customers can drastically reduce stock levels, and can activate the production of any spare parts in any volume required at the click of a mouse. This is true just-in-time manufacturing and is possible using 3D printing, as production is direct from design files and does not require time-consuming and costly production of tools. As such, at 3DPRINTUK we are a critical part of a truly digital workflow, completely revolutionising the ways that manufacturers view the need for warehousing and associated logistical

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costs, and taking an enormous strain off the balance sheet.” Another advantage is that 3D printing from a digital inventory can localise production. Multi-national companies with production facilities in various geographies can print the spare parts needed as close to the customer as possible, therefore reducing the time and cost associated with international and often long-haul shipping. With this in mind, expert 3D printing service suppliers such as 3DPUK act as satellite production facilities for international manufacturers with customers they want to service in the United Kingdom. Allen continues, “Consider a manufacturer based in the United States, with sales offices and customers across the world, but only one large manufacturing facility in New Jersey. Before the digital workflow possibilities that exist via 3D printing, this company would either have to hold large stocks of spare parts in costly and extensive warehouse facilities, and take on the expense of shipping them all over the world, or would just not provide a spare parts service which would have a significant impact on customer retention. Today, that company can hold an array of spare part design files in the cloud, make amends to them over time to enhance their look, feel, or effectiveness, have them printed-on-demand by 3DPRINTUK for all UK customers (and by equivalent 3DP service suppliers in other countries), and they can be delivered in the hands of a customer in as little as 3 working days.” 3DPRINTUK welcomes the opportunity to discuss how it can help to streamline the approach of manufacturers to inventory, and at the same time enhance their agility and responsiveness to customer demand.

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Sustainability is the ability to develop and implement technologies that are self-sustaining, without damaging the environment or jeopardising the potential for future generation to meet their energy needs. In manufacturing, the adoption of robotics helps improve sustainability and energy consumption, thereby enhancing companies’ reputation while improving their competitiveness. Here Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains how robotics not only improves sustainability but also benefits business’ bottom line. Kandeh Yumkella, the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), pointed out that industrial energy efficiency is a key issue that needs to be addressed to ensure continued growth, employment and mitigation of climate change. To pursue a sustainable future, manufacturers need to find options to increase energy efficiency. Industrial robotics is an ideal solution to help improve sustainability and minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing activities while

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maintaining high productivity and efficiency. Compared to a completely humanoperated assembly line, the adoption of robotics in manufacturing is more sustainable and energy-saving. For example, robots don’t need to work in bright lighting; unlike human workforce, they also don’t require heating on the factory floor during the winter months, achieving considerable energy savings. Besides, robots can work non-stop, and their high speed helps increase the production rate, thereby reducing standby time and avoid unnecessary waste of energy. Additionally, as robots are programmed to work precisely, scrap or excess material during production processes can be reduced, thereby minimising not only energy but also material waste. For instance, in a car assembly line, a robot can accurately calculate how much paint is needed for a certain vehicle and then repeat the same process, reducing the material used and the amount of defective or unsuitable end products. This directly benefits both the consumer and the environment,

because the number of items which end up in landfills or are returned after purchase will be decreased dramatically. For products like vehicles, in which spare parts are needed for years after the manufacturing of the car is completed, robotics can considerably reduce costs in the long run. Many manufacturers are now transferring the production of such parts from mass production lines, which previously needed to be maintained only to be used infrequently for the large-scale manufacturing of a specific part, to a small number of robotics designed and programmed to manufacture parts only when needed. In this way, robotics helps eliminate the need for mass production, saving space, energy and material usage. Benefits and tax relief Using robotics in manufacturing not only helps save energy, but also provides tangible economic benefits for businesses. Click here to read the full article

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Optimise Your CNC Machining Process with Tebis V4.1 Intelligent Manufacturing with NC programs – easily and with reliable collision protection. The CAM programmer can simultaneously check to ensure that the part is correctly set up and that the blank is correctly dimensioned and oriented. All of this can be monitored automatically. This again prevents unnecessary downtime and even tool breakage or machine damage.

High productivity and high quality with maximised utilisation of machines and cutting tools are everyone’s goals for CNC machining. Tebis release version 4.1 moves one step further for achieving these goals with additional functions for optimisation of CNC machining process. Added to Tebis CAD/CAM Intelligent Manufacturing offerings of manufacturing database libraries, Tebis V4.1 has been extended to include a new clamping device library, intelligent collision avoidance strategies, in-process measurement cycles and seamless integration of Tebis ProLeiS MES system.

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Clamping device library completes the virtual process digital twins libraries The proven manufacturing database libraries, in which all of the manufacturing components and experience data are stored, have been supplemented with a new clamping device library in the form of digital twins. This can be used to conveniently create and manage clamping elements and clamping device groups and to set up the machine in the virtual environment. The new Tebis clamping device library also represents all common devices for fixing parts in the machining process. From the screwless vise to clamps and chucks, all common clamping devices can now be easily managed in a library and quickly used for realistic

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simulation and collision checking. In the CAD/CAM model, the precise clamping position can be exactly aligned, zero point and conventional clamping systems represented, and all assembly possibilities checked. Virtual machine setup The setup process follows logic similar to the assembly of clamping device groups: only clamping devices that fit on the selected machine are offered. It can also create the reference point when clamping. With just a few clicks, you can use connection points to position the clamping devices on the part and position the entire part on the machine table. The part, collision elements, clamping device groups and individual clamping elements can also be positioned independently. The unique advantage: the result arrives at the setup station with no loss of information – because the NC output automatically generates precise and comprehensive NC documentation. The person responsible for the setup can immediately see what needs to be done. Clear component designations show the clamping devices required, how many are needed and where they have to be positioned. Shorter setup and machining times with in-process measurement cycles Completely integrate your measuring tasks in the manufacturing process

All of the necessary functions are structured together – from probe calibration to point measurement, angle measurement based on points or circles, circle and rectangle measurement, to checking of grooves and ribs. Integrated tolerance testing can be performed to determine whether the order can continue to be machined or must be interrupted. This results in a reliable and highly automated process with combined milling, turning and measurement operations that prevent damage to tools and machines. This results in shorter setup and machining times, higher component quality and fewer correction grinding operations. Tebis ProLeiS MES software fully integrated Large savings can potentially be realised in single-part manufacturing, thanks to optimised and stored manufacturing processes. With ProLeiS and Tebis 4.1, you can split up entire assemblies and individual parts into proven processing sequences. Even complex manufacturing projects can be planned, controlled and implemented. Logistics for purchased parts, blanks and machine components are also accounted for throughout the process. The key advantage: your machines are optimally utilised and all activities can be assigned to specific manufacturing designers, NC programmers and machine operators. ProLeiS MES can also be easily combined as an integration platform with upstream and downstream systems like PDM, ERP and machine control systems.

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New from World leading Welding Inverter Manufacturer JASIC are the TIG 200 Amp AC/DC machines The JASIC TIG 202 Analogue Pulse AC/ DC and JASIC TIG 202 Digital Pulse AC/DC are technologically advanced single-phase inverter power source suitable for medium production work. The 202 Analogue has an innovative and user-friendly analogue control panel allowing full control of the welding parameters. The 202 Digital has an innovative and user-friendly digital control panel allowing full control of the welding parameters.

The excellent technical characteristics of these models make it an ideal choice for the professionally qualified TIG welders that require precise and reliable performance. Optional water cooler and large cylinder trolleys are available. Both inverters come complete with TIG torch & adaptor, gas regulator, work return lead and clamp. All JASIC welding inverters carry in the UK and Eire a free 5-year warranty supported by factory trained technicians offering you total peace of mind. WILKINSON STAR LIMITED Marketing Department 0161 793 8127

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Automation demo helps manufacturers see clearer

Specialist offers trial demo of vision processing add-on to popular automation platform One year on from the product’s launch, automation expert Beckhoff UK is offering automation engineers and managers a free demo of its TwinCAT Vision software. The add-on software, which builds on Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 open automation platform, allows configuration and programming of machine vision (MV) systems in the TwinCAT environment — eliminating the need for additional specialist software. The demo is available in the downloads section of the TwinCAT Vision page on the Beckhoff website, here.

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TwinCAT Vision was released in the UK in summer 2020, giving engineers the ability to incorporate MV processes into their existing automation setup. MV cameras integrate into the software architecture using Beckhoff’s TF700x GigE Vision Connector, which makes the software compatible with a wide range of cameras and imaging technologies. Using the familiar programming languages and configuration tools of the platform, vision systems can be configured, and image processing can be programmed and executed. This makes MV systems easier to manage, while also reducing latency and improving synchronisation with other systems by bringing MV into the same control environment as motion applications, robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). “In its 2020 report, the World Manufacturing Foundation made repeated mention to the importance of intelligent MV in industrial settings,” said Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK. “Vision systems play an integral role in processes such as quality assurance. The report went as far as stating that ‘to reach the full potential of

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[digitalisation] and Industry 4.0, manufacturers must embrace AI-powered solutions that finally close the quality control gap’, with direct reference to AI-enabled machine vision. “The challenge with uptake so far has been partially rooted in the skills gap. The same report identified computer vision as one of the top skills sought by manufacturers, yet this specialist skillset presents a barrier to adoption. More manufacturers than ever are using MV systems, but our experience has shown that uptake would be greater if they had the capability to implement this at scale — that’s why TwinCAT Vision is an invaluable asset to manufacturers. “TwinCAT Vision helps remove one of the barriers to MV adoption, by giving engineers the capability to control vision systems effectively with their existing skills and software tools. With the barrier removed it’s just a matter of setting up MV systems to work in harmony with other processes, which TwinCAT Vision also helps achieve with ease. This demo will help industrial businesses to realise that embracing MV is viable, practical and easier than ever before.” Beckhoff has already supported numerous MV integrations using TwinCAT Vision, with applications ranging from production inspection for pharmaceutical quality control to rapid object detection in motion systems. Engineers and managers can download the TwinCAT Vision demo via the Beckhoff website. For more information on the TwinCAT 3 platform or the TwinCAT Vision add-on, speak with the Beckhoff UK team on +44 (0)1491 410539.

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