CLARENCE, N.Y., Nov 18, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Electrochem Solutions, Inc. (www.ElectrochemSolutions.com)
announced today the launch of its Multi-Pallet Wireless Sensing Solution
targeted for CNC machining operations. The solution wirelessly monitors
fixture clamping pressure for safe, efficient and precise machining of
parts.
"Maintaining a specific hydraulic clamping pressure during the machining
process is critical to avoid damaging equipment, costly repairs and
delays in the production cycle, among other things," said Linda
J. Collette, Director of Business Development & Marketing for
Electrochem. "Our solution gives CNC operators unprecedented control and
automation over the machining process, which can monitor up to 127
pallets, allowing machine shops both large and small, to reap these
operational benefits."
The customer benefits of our new multi-pallet system include:
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Easy programming and interfacing/set-up with existing equipment
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Proactive monitoring of hydraulic clamping pressure while machining
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Reliable, standards-based communications architecture built on IEEE
802.15.4 and ZigBee
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Elimination of unsafe and impractical wires
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Reduced operational costs and increased productivity via "lights out"
manufacturing automation
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Reduced maintenance and damaged equipment repair costs
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Increased quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
The multi-pallet system is comprised of wireless sensors and a base
station. Electrochem's patented PressureSensorOne (PS1) is secured to
the holding fixture to monitor and wirelessly transmit pressure
measurements to the base station. The PS1 also transmits data such as
temperature at the pressure port and inside the sensor, along with
battery voltage to the base station, allowing operators to closely
monitor the system's health.
Electrochem's BaseStationOne Multi-Pallet (BS1-MP), has an intuitively
designed touch panel display that serves several functions. It is used
to configure the wireless sensors' thresholds based on the fixture's
requirements, set the data reporting frequency and activate "sleep mode"
to conserve battery life and "awake" as required. In addition, the
BS1-MP also monitors the machine's hydraulic clamping pressure and sends
an alarm signal to the machine's controller if the pre-defined pressure
thresholds are breeched.
To learn more about Electrochem's Multi-Pallet Wireless Sensing
Solution, please visit http://www.electrochemsolutions.com/process.
About Electrochem
Electrochem, founded in 1979, is a world leader in the design and
manufacture of custom battery and wireless sensing technology solutions.
A subsidiary of Greatbatch, Inc., Electrochem was born from the lithium
battery invented for the implantable pacemaker by the founder, Wilson
Greatbatch. Today, Electrochem is known for its reliable products which
are used across a range of applications in the portable medical, energy,
military, aerospace, environmental and process control industries.
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE: GB) provides top-quality technologies to
industries that depend on reliable, long-lasting performance through its
brands Greatbatch Medical, Electrochem and QiG Group. Greatbatch Medical
develops and manufactures critical medical device technologies for the
cardiac, neurology, vascular and orthopaedic markets. Electrochem
designs and manufactures battery and wireless sensing technologies for
high-end niche applications in the energy, military, portable medical,
and other markets. The QiG Group empowers the design and development of
new medical devices for our core markets.
For additional information on Electrochem, visit www.ElectrochemSolutions.com.
For additional information on Greatbatch, visit www.greatbatch.com.
SOURCE: Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
David Rizzo, 716-759-5883
drizzo@electrochemsolutions.com