How Quality Plays on Wall Street

Analyzer Verifys Chemical Composition
The QualitySpec TI near-infrared analyzer from Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) verifies the chemical composition and concentration of tablets, rejects foreign tablets and alerts the operator if no tablet is present.

It has an evaluation speed of 90 cycles/minute/head, accommodating up to 24 tablets per blister, and has the ability to scan 2,160 tablets per minute.

ASD says the analyzer provides 100% in-line screening and is nondestructive, making no physical contact with the package or product. It measures reflectance, transmittance and transflectance and features a spectral range of 350 to 2,500 nm with wavelength accuracy of ± 0.8 nm and repeatability of ± 0.02 nm.

Call: 303-444-6522; fax: 303-444-6825. Circle #281
 

Monitoring System Improves Control Process
Stamotech says its insert press fit monitoring equipment integrates automated insert press monitoring systems into the control loop of the manufacturing process.

Once programmed, the monitoring system's force and distance sensors help dictate the process parameters using an evaluation algorithm. The process results are statistically checked and evaluated by the measuring controller.

The system also enables the user to recognize tendencies of negative influence factors in time to stop the production process if quality is jeopardized. Stamotech says its monitoring system aids companies in gathering information to determine the root cause of production failures.

Commands can be entered in English, German, French or Spanish.

Call: 734-276-8761; e-mail: charliecarlson@msn.com Circle #282
 

Takikawa Powered TM-DSS System Detects Defects
The Takikawa powered TM-DSS circumference defect detection, defect measurement and wire surface roughness analysis system from DAS Distribution detects bumps, splits, frays, neckdowns, contamination and inclusions.

DAS says the system assures defects les than 20 um in length can be detected, characterized by defect type and measured within ±5 um accuracy.

The TM-DSS system is equipped for statistical process control and provides comprehensive electronic and hardcopy audit trail records.

Call: 888-344-0111; fax: 860-844-3063. Circle #283
 

Wavetek Thermometer Can Measure Up To 500° F
Wavetek Meterman's IR610 digital infrared thermometer is designed for noncontact measurements and can measure up to 500° F (260° C).

The thermometer has a data hold button, backlight, low battery indicator and automatic power-off function. According to Wavetek, it is certified to meet CE EN60825 Class II standards for laser safety.

Call: 877-596-2680; e-mail: info@metermantesttools.com. Circle #284
 

Transducer Measures Tension and Compression
The U5 from HMB Inc. is an industrial force transducer designed for static and dynamic measurements in tension and compression.

The U5 is a 0.1% accuracy class transducer with a maximum operating force of 150%, rated output of 2 mV/V and nominal 5 V excitation.

HMB says the U5 comes in three nominal measuring ranges, 100 kN, 200 kN and 500 kN, and all three models have a self-centering flange design for precise axial alignment. The U5 operating temperature range is -30° to +85° C.

Call: 800-578-4260; fax: 508-485-7907. Circle #285
 

Pace Introduces Two Production Soldering Systems

Pace says the ST 35 and ST 55 soldering systems improve quality and eliminate maintenance and calibration hassles.

The ST 35 is an analog system, and the ST 55 is a fully programmable digital system. Both feature SensaTemp and Permaground technologies. SensaTemp maximizes heat delivery at safe temperatures and eliminates the need for calibration, says Pace.

The systems are available with a PS-70 soldering iron for micro applications or the PS-90 for medium to large applications.

Call: 301-490-9860; fax: 301-498-3252. Circle #291
 

Origin 7.0 Software Graphs And Analyzes Data
OriginLab's Origin 7.0 is a Windows based scientific graphing and data analysis software program. It combines presentation quality graphics, the C language and elements of the Numerical Algorithms Group library into a single package, according to the developer.

Interface improvements include modernized text and drawing tools, a plotting wizard with graph gallery and a nonlinear curve fitting wizard.

Routines include statistics, Fourier transforms, linear algebra, regression and multivariate methods, including principal component analysis.

Call: 800-969-7720; e-mail: info@originlab.com. Circle #286
 

Fuji Electric Selector Scans For Transmission Patterns
The Time Delta S Version 3 automatic transmission method and wave pattern selector from Fuji Electric measures the flow rate of fluid process properties.

Fuji says the selector scans through either correlation or standard transit time mode of up to seven different transmission patterns until the optimum configuration for the fluid system is acquired.

The selector is available for ultrapure to moderately dirty or aerated systems for system pipe diameters of 0.5 to 236 in.

Call: 201-712-9600; fax: 201-368-8258. Circle #287
 

Quality Monitor 2.2 Has SPC, Alarming Capabilities
Northwest Analytical (NWA) says the Quality Monitor 2.2 offers new database capabilities using Microsoft's Open Database Connectivity protocol (ODBC).

The software is designed for plant floor quality data collection and statistical process control (SPC) charting. It has operator user interface and data collection capabilities.

The software writes directly to ODBC compliant databases and has additional calculation methods to provide increased data collection and in-depth analysis, says NWA.

Call: 503-224-7727; e-mail: jcawley@nwasoft.com. Circle #288
 

Fluke Adds Two ScopeMeters To Oscilloscope Line
Fluke says features of its 196C and 199C ScopeMeter 190 Series handheld oscilloscopes include full-color display capabilities on larger screens and faster display update rates.

The 199C has a 200 MHz bandwidth and 2.5 GS/s real-time sampling rate per input. The 196C has a 100 MHz with 1 GS/s realtime sampling.

ScopeMeter 190 Series test tools combine the abilities of an oscilloscope, a digital multimeter and a paperless recorder into one compact tool.

They have a menu driven interface and on-screen prompts.

Call: 425-347-6100; e-mail: fluke-info@fluke.com. Circle #293
 

Software Collects, Analyzes Quality Information
The QA/S GainSeeker 7 Suite from Hertzler Systems is software to help manufacturers and businesses collect, manage, analyze and report quality information.

New features include increased traceability fields and subgroup size with minimal performance concessions, universal reusable templates capable of being applied across the enterprise and an easy conversion process for customers using previous versions of the software.

Hertzler says GainSeeker 7 also acts as a shop floor portal to other information systems by providing links to documents and other information.

Call: 574-533-0571; e-mail: info@hertzler.com. Circle #289
 

XpertEase 3.2 Software Is ISO 9001 Compliant
XpertEase 3.2 is the new version of Oxford Instruments Analytical's software used on its ED2000 and MDX1080+ x-ray fluorescence analyzers.

Oxford says operators are guided through sample analysis with prompts, graphics are clear and pictorial, and a password system can be used to restrict access to particular areas if necessary.

The software runs on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system and has been tested under an ISO 9001 compliant software quality assurance program.

Call: 978-369-9933; e-mail: info@ma.oxinst.com. Circle #294
 

MB45 Analyzer Computes Moisture Range
Alliance Scale says the MB45 Moisture Analyzer features an infrared halogen heating element that can reach 200° C in seconds, and uniformly dries the sample.

Capable of 0.001 g readability and a 0.01 to 100% moisture range, the MB45 provides three preprogrammed test points for automatic test completion. It can recall up to 50 drying procedures and has a graphical backlit LCD display that shows percentage of moisture and solids, weight, temperature and time.

Alliance Scale recommends the analyzers use in chemical, pharmaceutical, food processing and quality control sampling applications.

Call: 800-343-6802; fax: 781-828-9510. Circle #290
 

CAD Software Meets Needs of Mitutoyo Users
The CheckMate 6000 from Origin International is a computer aided design (CAD) based programming and reporting system tailored to meet the needs of companies that use coordinate measuring machines (CMM) running Geomeasure 4000 or 6000 from Mitutoyo.

In addition to CheckMate 6000's CMM programming capabilities, the metrology software has graphical reporting with geometric labeling and whisker diagrams.

Tutorials are provided with the software.

Call: 800-269-2509; fax: 231-788-4051. Circle #292