... In combination with a pneumatic clutch fitted to the aluminium wire payoff pack, the result is very accurate wire feed of better than 0.5 per cent. There is also rapid response to arc-on and arc-off conditions, as all parameters are synchronised by Motoman's XRC controller. Quality improvements...

...John Mortimer Jaguar Cars has invested millions of dollars in two new facilities – a press shop and a body‐in‐white shop – to produce aluminium bodies for the next generation XJ luxury passenger car. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Robots Rivets Adhesives Aluminium Automated visual inspection...

... But the robotics industry and the motor industry are about to move into a new phase. In the search for lighter-weight vehicles on the back of agreements to cut greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO_{2), there are signs that steel will increasingly give way to aluminium, magnesium and composite materials}...

... systems, off‐the‐shelf welding packages, a new torch for fast welding of aluminium and press brake tending software. A partnership in warehousing automation was announced with details on recent UK applications, including one at Premier International Foods blending Typhoo Tea. Soon Motoman will be able...

...Anna Kochan Reviews the Essen Schweissen und Schneiden cutting and welding trade show, assesses the latest developments in remote laser welding technology, identifies mounting trend for electric servo guns to replace pneumatic welding guns, reports on growing interest in aluminium welding...

...John Mortimer Jaguar Cars, the luxury UK automaker, is developing a new car, the X350. For the first time, the company is to use aluminium body panels for the body shell. Aluminium can be difficult to weld so self‐piercing rivets are used for metal joining. The rivets are used in place of spot...