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Inserts for plastics, electronic assemblies

The microPEM thru-threaded brass inserts for plastics are designed to attach components in compact electronic assemblies. These fasteners, with threads as small as M1, install easily and permanently in a wide range of plastic materials – from ABS to polycarbonate. A single mating screw completes the joining process.

The microPEM (Type MSIB) inserts will install in either straight or tapered mounting holes and their symmetrical design saves time during production by eliminating any need for insert orientation prior to installation.

Installation is achieved by pressing the insert into a mounting hole using either ultrasonic insertion equipment or a thermal press. When installed ultrasonically, the frictional heat caused by the vibration then melts the plastic surrounding the insert and, when the vibration ceases, the plastic solidifies to lock the insert into place. Use of a thermal press will melt the plastic surrounding the insert to result in permanent installation. The microPEM inserts are available in thread sizes M1.0 to M1.6 and in several lengths.

PennEngineering
www.pemnet.com

Powerful, precise laser marking workstations

The M-Series, M2000-B/P, and M3000-B/P systems offer flexible laser marking for precise, quick, and economic processing of geometrically complex workpieces of varying sizes, as well as small and large batches of parts.

The M2000 and M3000 are available in two housing sizes in three model options: as basic models, the M2000-B and M3000-B machines feature a worktable, while models M2000-P and M3000-P are equipped with three programmable axes (X, Y, Z) as standard. The R model, a 2-station turntable machine, rounds off the series. In addition, the laser workstations’ hardware and software are customizable to the customer’s requirements.

Entry-level models, M2000-B and M3000-B, are equipped with a programmable Z-axis with 590mm overall travel distance, a spacious worktable and an electric lift door. The manually loaded general-purpose marking machine is perfect for marking smaller and larger parts. For marking on the circumference of cylindrical parts, a rotation/swiveling unit is available as an option.

With the P-model laser marking workstations, different positions on a workpiece can be traveled to in three dimensions. If required, all P machines can also be developed in five axes.

The easily maneuverable axes of the M2000-P and M3000-P laser stations – 100mm/s speed – make them particularly suitable for the efficient processing of large and small batches of parts in pallets, and in general for batch fabrication. Furthermore, both models are also suited for marking larger parts where marking positions are more difficult to reach or where marks have to be applied at several positions.

FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving
www.fobalaser.com

Presetter features automate, connect

The Parsetter TMM Series 1850 CNC now features the new Process, Automate, Connect technology. This new product offering brings shops an integrated approach to jobs through use of timesaving tool-management platforms, thereby improving overall inspection and data management capabilities. Process, Automate, Connect integrates three critical elements, delivering tighter control over the measurement and inspection process automatically, and then connecting with tool-management and manufacturing systems seamlessly.

The solution incorporates software applications such as SpeedScan, which allows users to measure standard tools automatically without any data input, and AAIM (automated analysis inspection and measurement), which enables advanced users to make special tools that cut multiple features at the same time. Process, Automate, Connect technology also boasts the ability to work with MTConnect-compliant machinery, providing users the ability to dynamically connect and communicate with as many devices and applications as possible.

Parlec Inc.
www.parlec.com