HARDWARE/SOFTWARE.Viscometer viscometer Instrument for measuring the viscosity (resistance to internal flow) of a fluid. In one type, the time taken for a given volume of fluid to flow through an opening is recorded. software The Alpha Suite 2.0 Windows version of Alpha Suite software automatically collects and analyzes test results for all of the company's Series 2000 viscometers and rheometers. Upgrades to the Alpha Suite include an archive utility that saves data to a new database directory, which is said to be easily transferred to CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). or other storage media. Data collection and analysis is automated with powerful search and recall capabilities, according to the company. Alpha 2.0 is said to offer users greater flexibility, as they can now select from hundreds of data points. (Alpha Technologies, 2689 Wingate Ave., Akron, OH 44314) Circle 91 on card Statistical process control VisualSPC 4.0 is a 32-bit version of the company's Windows-based statistical process control software suite. VisualSPC 4.0 enables manufacturers to collect and report statistical process control information in real time, while supporting larger amounts of data with its newly added database interface options, according to the company. With VisualSPC 4.0, users now have a choice of database platforms. Users may choose between the standard Microsoft Access database, an Oracle database or a Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. database. (GageTalker, 11415 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034-6332) Circle 92 on card Process simulation Planning extensions for existing production plants is said to often give rise to the question as to where and by which measures the plant capacity can be adjusted with maximum efficiency to the requirements of the future (product recipes, output). Today's raw materials handling installations and the wide variety of raw materials involved are becoming increasing complex, according to the company. As a result, manual methods are said to no longer allow dependable statements to be made as to where bottlenecks will occur in the future production process, let alone as to the consequences that certain plant rebuilds will entail, according to the company. A computer simulation model named Rusim is said to be a unique tool for analyzing existing handling installations and simulating the effects of various rebuild variants under future production conditions. The software program is said to allow fast and efficient modular design of a plant and establishment of product recipes and production programs, and thereby the simulation of a future production process over a freely selectable period of time. This is said to enable plant operators to configure and pretest pre·test n. 1. a. A preliminary test administered to determine a student's baseline knowledge or preparedness for an educational experience or course of study. b. A test taken for practice. 2. their plants so they will optimally meet their future needs, according to the company. (Buhler AG, CH-9240 Uzwil, Switzerland) Circle 93 on card Curing monitor PASPort is a portable system to monitor, optimize or troubleshoot the curing process on the factory floor. It can be used with thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic. , thermoplastic or elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. processes. The PASPort system may be attached directly to the processing equipment, such as autoclave autoclave Vessel, usually of steel, able to withstand high temperatures and pressures. The chemical industry uses various types of autoclaves in manufacturing dyes and in other chemical reactions requiring high pressures. , press, oven or infusion-molding equipment. Its Intelligent Process Control technology is said to allow the user to overlay various data reports on the real-time changes in impedance of the material being processed. It pinpoints problems in the process based on variances from 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: signature of the material. The PASPort system also can be used to identify the process signature itself. (Signature Control Systems, Denver, CO) Circle 94 on card Integrated software [Cimatron.sup.it] Version 9.0 is said to be the first integrated CAD/CAM CAD/CAM in full computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing. Integration of design and manufacturing into a system under direct control of digital computers. solution to offer Intelligent NC, a combination of automatic NC, knowledge-based machining and knowledge of stock remaining at all times, integrating hybrid modeling and advanced moldmaking tools. (Cimatron Technologies, 3190 Harvester harvester, farm machine that mechanically harvests a crop. Small-grain harvesting has been mechanized to a certain extent since early times. In the modern period the first harvester to gain general acceptance was made by Cyrus McCormick in 1831 (see reaper). Rd., Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7N 3N8) Circle 95 on card |
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