HARDWARE/SOFTWARE.Production control This producer of injection molding machines for thermoplastics, thermosets thermosets, materials that can not be softened on heating. In thermosetting polymers, the polymer chains are joined (or cross-linked) by intermolecular bonding. Thermosets are usually supplied as partially polymerized or as monomer-polymer mixtures. and elastomers offers various means for the control and monitoring of production. Gespro production management collates all the data that can be utilized with three different software systems. The basic module is for the management and control of production. The SPC 1. (business) SPC - Statistical Process Control. Something to do with quality management. 2. (body) SPC - Software Productivity Centre. 3. (company) SPC - Software Publishing Corporation. 4. module is for the statistical control of production. The CIM (1) (Computer-Integrated Manufacturing) Integrating office/accounting functions with automated factory systems. Point of sale, billing, machine tool scheduling and supply ordering are part of CIM. module is for project management. (MIR S.p.A., Via Sondrio, 30-25125 Brescia, Italy) Circle 88 on card Tire management system Makers of Equal tire performance have redesigned and upgraded the hand-held computerized tools introduced as part of the Audit professional tire management system that tracks and manages tires from acquisition to scrapping. These electronic inspection tools also team with the Snapshot fleet tire survey system, specifically designed for commercial tire dealers to ease fleets into using advanced technology to manage their tires. (International Marketing, PO. Box B, Chambersburg, PA 17201) Circle 89 on card Spectrometer A computer modular controlled concept in mass spectrometer leak detection is offered by the company. The Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. has been incorporated into the system design to provide inherent advantages, including the seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of application software, I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output drivers and factory communications, according to the company. All major functions of mass spectrometer testing are designed in modules, including hardware, wiring and software for integration into the overall leak/test system. An operator-friendly, color graphic touch screen facilitates interfacing with programmed displays for all aspects of the system operation, maintenance and communication. Pre-engineered and programmed touchscreens give the operator graphic tools to set up, calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. , operate, troubleshoot and maintain the system. (Cincinnati Test Systems, 5555 Dry Fork Rd., Village of Cleves, OH 45002) Circle 90 on card Control system SmartTrac expert system software extends the applications of the company's impedance sensor-based line of Intelligent Process Control systems. In compression, injection and other vulcanizing processes, SmartTrac is said to provide the user closed-loop control of multiple pieces of equipment from a single control platform. Intelligent Process Control systems employing SmartTrac interface with existing press and control equipment. For injection and compression molding, a close-press indication is received from the existing control system. SmartTrac monitors the change in impedance of the material being processed through utilization of electronically isolated in-mold sensors. When the predetermined pre·de·ter·mine v. pre·de·ter·mined, pre·de·ter·min·ing, pre·de·ter·mines v.tr. 1. To determine, decide, or establish in advance: end-of-cure impedance feature is recognized, an open-press signal is returned, thus ensuring consistently high and uniform product quality in the shortest possible length of time, according to the company. The technology is based on non-intrusive impedance sensors that are placed directly in the mold to detect the unique data response curve of a given compound. (Signature Control Systems, 4071 S. Eliot St., Denver, CO 80110) Circle 91 on card |
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