Since it is the weekend let’s look at a video that steps us through the various processes from start to finish of two manufacturing methods for the same product. In this video we are taken through the manufacturing processes at Rays Wheels for their forged aluminium wheels and cast aluminium wheels. First we are shown the steps undertaken in their …
January Light Painting Inspiration Gallery
Each month I plan to gather up the best of the light painting images I see in the major light painting Flickr groups I am a member of into a Flickr gallery. Since we are at the end of January here is the first of my monthly inspiration galleries from Flickr.
Manufacturing Rolling Element Bearings
This video from Nachi Bearing takes us through the complete series of processes used in manufacturing rolling element bearings. It shows the manufacture of bearing element for a deep groove ball bearing including the inner and outer rings, the rolling elements and the retainer as well as the assembly of the bearing. Processes in making the bearings include: Inner and …
3D Laser Cutting With A 5-Axis Head
When you add a laser cutter to a 5-axis CNC machine head you get flexibility in cutting. This Mitsubishi V220 Laser Cutting Unit shows just how flexible it can be cutting profiles in a pressed 3mm A5052 Aluminium form. Mitsubishi also show how the laser cutting head handles 8mm SUS304 Stainless Steel, 8mm A5052 Aluminium, 16mm SS400 Mild Steel but only …
Painting An Airbus A380
What does it take to paint the largest passenger plane in the world? Well I would start with a very big paint shop and a good chunk of time. Check out this Airbus A380 getting a fresh coat of paint in the Emirates livery. It is a very big operation and very much manual when it comes to laying the …
Light Painting Ribbons With Light Sticks
I found some colored LED light sticks I had forgotten about. Using the light sticks ribbon effects can be created and I have combined these with some orbs under a bridge close to home.
3D Printing An Impossible Object
In this video 3D Printing Systems shows a model they make of an impossible object using a Fused Deposition Modelling machine. Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM) is an additive manufacturing method (ie. a type of 3D printing) where a filament of material is heated and extruded to build layers of the model which fuses as it cools forming a solid model. …
Assembly On A 3D Molded Interconnect Device
This video from Häcker Automation shows their test of an assembly operation for a 3D Multi Interconnect Device (aka 3D MID). Processes in the video include dispensing of solder paste, pick and place of components (LEDs in this case) and micro laser soldering. The laser soldering process is also shown from the perspective of the camera on the soldering unit’s …
Darius Twin (Darren Pearson) Releases A New Video – Lightspeed
After a year in the making one of the worlds top light painters, Darren Pearson (aka Darius Twin), has released a light painting animation called ‘Lightspeed’.
The Investment Casting Process
Here is a simple video slide show to takes us through the investment casting process. The steps of investment casting outlined in this video are: Wax pattern mold making Wax pattern injection molding Assembly of wax patterns to form a tree The application of ceramic slurry and sand layers to build up the casting mold shell Dewaxing of the casting …