...Rajanish K. Kamat This article describes a novel indexing mechanism to improve the productivity of the paper cutting machines. The mechanism is based on dual light sources and an optical detector. © MCB UP Limited 2003 Paper industry Cutting The motor controller hardware takes...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Lasers Cutting Keywords: Lasers, Cutting In 1951 the late Basil Thwaites unveiled his first "dumper-truck". Fifty years on the company which continues to bear his name is still the world's leading producer of such vehicles – exporting them...

... © MCB UP Limited 2000 --> ABB Waterjet Cutting Treves Group orders two new ABB I-R waterjet cutting systems Keywords: ABB, Waterjet, Cutting The Treves Group of France has placed an order for two new robotic waterjet cutting systems from ABB I-R Waterjet Systems...

...Clive Montague‐Brown Laser cutting of sheet metal in both the flat and pressed form is a well‐established technique which has been used for many years. The limitations of this process are a relatively slow speed of operation and the high capital and running costs of operating lasers. The quality...