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Volume 23 Issue 2

Published: 2003 | Start Page: 130


Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Guest Editor(s): Guest Editor: Dr Robert W. Messler
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Articles

Articles
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1454114 Joining comes of age: from pragmatic process to enabling technology
Robert W. Messler (pp. 130-143)
Keywords: Biotechnology, Information technology, Joints, Microelectronics
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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1454115 Clinching with a superimposed movement – a method for force reduced joining
Rolf Dieter Schraft, Stefan Schmid, Achim Breckweg (pp. 144-146)
Keywords: Assembly, Joining, Metals
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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1454116 Productivity and quality improvements through orbital forming
Werner R. Stutz (pp. 147-152)
Keywords: Assembly, Metal forming
ArticleType: Research paper
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874894 Robotic “layup” of composite materials
David Groppe (pp. 153-158)
Keywords: Automation, Composite materials, Robots
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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874895 Advances in resistance welding for body-in-white
Brian Rooks (pp. 159-162)
Keywords: Assembly, Welding
ArticleType: Research paper
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874896 IMTS leads with technological innovation
Dick Bloss (pp. 163-165)
Keywords: Assembly, Motion control, Systems
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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874897 Robotics and assembly automation at TEAM
Brian Rooks (pp. 166-171)
Keywords: Automotive, Consumer goods, Machine vision, Packaging, Robots
ArticleType: Research paper
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874898 A novel indexing mechanism for paper cutting machines
Rajanish K. Kamat (pp. 172-173)
Keywords: Cutting, Paper industry
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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1454117 The automated filling of bonded joints – Part 2 three dimensional joints
Ken Young, Ian Pearson (pp. 174-180)
Keywords: Adhesives, Bonding, Joints
ArticleType: Research paper
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1454118 Optimum assembly design utilizing a behavioral modeling concept
Y.J. Lin, R. Farahati (pp. 181-191)
Keywords: Assembly, Computer aided design, Modelling
ArticleType: Conceptual Paper
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874899 A simulation method and distributed server balancing results of networked industrial robots for automotive welding and assembly lines
Paul G. Ranky (pp. 192-197)
Keywords: Automotive, Software
ArticleType: Research paper
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Editorial

Editorial
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1469050 Editorial
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

Joining research and education: where must it go? How must it change?
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1469051 Joining research and education: where must it go? How must it change?
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Robert W. Messler
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Company news

SICK, OMRON, Rockwell and ODVA specify DeviceNet safety: SICK, Rockwell Automation, OMRON and ODVA collaborate on development of open, interoperable safety networking standard
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1469052 SICK, OMRON, Rockwell and ODVA specify DeviceNet safety: SICK, Rockwell Automation, OMRON and ODVA collaborate on development of open, interoperable safety networking standard
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Dassault Systemes acquires KTI
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1469053 Dassault Systemes acquires KTI
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Fieldbus Foundation growth indicated by recent market study: Installations, registered devices and membership on the rise
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1469054 Fieldbus Foundation growth indicated by recent market study: Installations, registered devices and membership on the rise
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Mecelec purchase set to strengthen JFL Automation's reputation and creates a strong platform for growing success
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1469055 Mecelec purchase set to strengthen JFL Automation's reputation and creates a strong platform for growing success
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Huge future for low-cost miniature components
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1469056 Huge future for low-cost miniature components
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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Key2Automation Web site is invaluable tool in provision of solutions-led automation information
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1469057 Key2Automation Web site is invaluable tool in provision of solutions-led automation information
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Diary

Diary
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1469058 Diary
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New products

“FieldGate” links fieldbuses to ethernet: Provides simple integration of up to three fieldbus systems into IE networks
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1469059 “FieldGate” links fieldbuses to ethernet: Provides simple integration of up to three fieldbus systems into IE networks
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Loadpoint’s direct drive rotary tables are the first for precision tasks with angular position resolution better than 0.00002°
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1469060 Loadpoint’s direct drive rotary tables are the first for precision tasks with angular position resolution better than 0.00002°
Journal: Assembly Automation
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New insertion machine represents significant step forward in PCB Assembly technology
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1469061 New insertion machine represents significant step forward in PCB Assembly technology
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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Modular terminal is ultimate communicator
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1469062 Modular terminal is ultimate communicator
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost
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1469063 Compact, two axis motion controller provides OEMs with benefits of ethernet connectivity at low cost
Journal: Assembly Automation
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New light curing instant adhesives combine the best of UV and instant curing technologies
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1469064 New light curing instant adhesives combine the best of UV and instant curing technologies
Journal: Assembly Automation
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A motor the size of a pencil tip!
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1469065 A motor the size of a pencil tip!
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Patent abstracts

Structural polyurethane adhesive
Item No: Item Information
1469066 Structural polyurethane adhesive
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Resistance welding
Item No: Item Information
1469067 Resistance welding
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Ultrasonic welding
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1469068 Ultrasonic welding
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Gluing substrates
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1469069 Gluing substrates
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Crack resistant weld
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1469070 Crack resistant weld
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Book reviews

Injection Molding Handbook. 3/e
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1469071 Injection Molding Handbook. 3/e
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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The Welding of Aluminium and its Alloys
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1469072 The Welding of Aluminium and its Alloys
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Welding of Plastics: Core Research from TWI
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1469073 Welding of Plastics: Core Research from TWI
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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Mini features

Welding of body scanner vessels improved using robot vision system
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1469074 Welding of body scanner vessels improved using robot vision system
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
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Weld procedure development with OSLW
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1469075 Weld procedure development with OSLW
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
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Simultaneous engineering the key to success
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1469076 Simultaneous engineering the key to success
Journal: Assembly Automation
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New automation system keeps manufacturing in the UK at Medic-aid
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1469077 New automation system keeps manufacturing in the UK at Medic-aid
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Axxom visualizes warehouse locations graphically
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1469078 Axxom visualizes warehouse locations graphically
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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Practicality rules when choosing a servo bus system for machine building
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1469079 Practicality rules when choosing a servo bus system for machine building
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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A big linear step forward… for small applications
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1469080 A big linear step forward… for small applications
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
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Linear motor driven stage brings “nano-positioning” capability to large-travel applications
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1469081 Linear motor driven stage brings “nano-positioning” capability to large-travel applications
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Worldwide adhesive coating manufacturer uses online measurement system to improve production efficiency and quality control
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1469082 Worldwide adhesive coating manufacturer uses online measurement system to improve production efficiency and quality control
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Araldite SMC bonds Scania truck grills
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1469083 Araldite SMC bonds Scania truck grills
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Internet page

Internet page
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1469084 Internet page
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 23 Issue: 2
Special Issue: Adhesives + Welding + Joining
Author(s): Jon Rigelsford
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