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Take the L.E.D. Challenge from Patlite
Are you tired of changing bulbs on your light stacks? Need to reduce energy consumption? Take the L.E.D. challenge from Patlite, Doig Corporation's newest safety supplier. Patlite's high-intensity L.E.D. bulbs average one hundred thousand hours of life. That's over 11 years of use compared to the old incandescent bulbs that only last one year. Plus, L.E.D. bulbs use one eighth of the energy used by incandescent bulbs. Consider the long-term savings your plant could achieve by eliminating costly bulb replacement, labor, and down-time! You can get Patlite's superior light stack for much less than you're paying now for other light stacks.
Introducing new products from Patlite:
LU5 Series
Medium size Modular System Indicating Light
Perfect for OEMs that offer different multi-stack versions in their machine design.
•Long lasting, bright LEDs
•Colors available: red, yellow, green, blue and clear
•No tools required to assemble
•Patented locking mechanism
•Easy wiring with spring loaded terminal block
•NPN or PNP open collector compatible
•FB type: Two selectable single-tone alarms, one intermittent and one continuous with adjustable volume to 85dB (at 1m), and light has 60 flashes per minute
•Once mounted on a machine, the tower can be easily removed from the terminal base for shipping, and reinstalled without tools!
LU7-XE
NEMA Rated LED Signal Tower now offers strobe module
•Super-bright LEDs ensure longer life than conventional xenon strobe
•Up to 5 LED strobe modules can be mounted
•Colors available: red, yellow, green, blue and clear
•Modular direct mount design with screw-less terminal
•LED modules are stackable and interchangeable
Visit Patlite at the upcoming National Manufacturing Week show
March 20-23, 2006
Donald Stephens Convention Center , Rosemont , IL
Booth #220031
Protect Your Hazardous Areas With New SICK Products
SICK Safety Network Solutions
Announcing the release and introduction of SICK's Safety Network Solutions - the UE1000 Series of Intelliface Safety Fieldbus Interface products. SICK's family of Intelliface Safety Interfaces now includes Safety Relays (UE10 Series), stand-alone Safety Controllers (UE100 Series) and Safety Fieldbus (UE1000 Series) solutions.
From the simple machine to the complex manufacturing system: Intelliface interface modules enable you to protect your hazardous areas. SICK provides the connection, regardless of the complexity of the application.
Safety Relays
The UE 10 to UE 48 Series Safety Relays enable electromechanical and opto-electronic components to be simply integrated into a machine or system. From emergency stop to laser scanner, 12 product families are available.
Safety Controllers
UE 100 Series — a series of devices used in stand-alone safety-relevant control applications with moderate complexity. When a safety relay cannot provide enough functionality, the UE 100 Series is the next logical step to fulfill your application requirements. Two dependent or independent applications can be solved using a single UE 100 unit connected to multiple devices.
Safety Fieldbus Network Solutions
UE 1000 Series solutions are designed for machines and systems with high network complexity and programmable controls. UE 1000 Series modules enable safety-relevant components to be integrated and evaluated in bus systems as well as solving complete safety applications.
Click here for more safety network information.
SICK M4000 Perimeter Guard
New from SICK – an innovative perimeter guarding solution that offers maximum availability for work cells
The M4000 Standard multiple light beam safety device from SICK protects a perimeter up to 70 meters with beam spacing of 300, 400, 450, 500, and 600 mm.
The M4000 is ideal for guarding robot cells, manufacturing cells, an opening in a fence, and more. Using corner mirrors enables the M4000 to protect up to 4-sided applications, such as for an entire robot cell (360-degree protection). This new perimeter guard enables fast installation and easy commissioning – with no PC required. The integrated LED status indicator mounted on the end cap is visible from any direction, saving time. The available integrated laser alignment aids further simplify commissioning and can provide dramatic improvements in production uptime
SICK IN4000 Inductive Safety Sensor
The IN4000 from SICK is a non-contact safety position sensor that replaces traditional contact devices that are prone to wear and failure, reducing downtime caused by replacing worn out switches. The IN4000 is a control reliable sensor that is activated by metal, so it does not require a separate coded actuator. The IN4000 is also extremely flexible in that it can be connected directly to an IN4000 relay evaluation unit, various SICK safety bus networks, or approved third party safety controllers.
The IN4000 Inductive Safety Sensor is ideal for robot axis and gantry positioning to either find “home” position or safe, end-of-travel positions and to limit robot motion outside of its restricted space. It can also be used as a safeguarding solution for detecting “door open” and “door close” positions on a machine.
Application Profile:
Combining Light Curtains And Laser Scanners
•Do you safeguard the perimeter of your cell operations?
•What happens if you safeguard a cell's perimeter so that no one can enter, but still have employees working inside the cell during continued machine operation?
•How do you protect them?
Protecting employees from danger is a task which requires impeccable product quality as well as extensive thought and a deep sense of responsibility. This past quarter, one of Doig's customers needed to properly safeguard a complicated 3-area cell. The customer needed to allow easy operator access and protect employees as they moved materials between the 3 areas.
In the distant past, the customer had used 2-hand controls or foot pedals, therefore preventing the machine from operating until the safety mechanism was activated. More recently, the customer used light curtains to safeguard the cell's perimeter. However, that still didn't address the safety of the multiple employees working inside the cells. As the lead engineer states, “We're very safety conscious and want to meet the latest safety standards… We relied on the tried and true relationship with Doig. And we were confident that SICK's scanner would be the best for the job.”
A Combination Is The Key
Randy Jung, sales engineer for Doig, provided the information and resources necessary to select safety components and design a properly safeguarded machine. He was able to meet the customer's safety goals by using a combination of light curtains and laser scanners. Specifically, multiple SICK C4000 light curtains ensured that no one could enter the cell's perimeter during operation. Additionally, SICK S3000 safety laser scanners were used for area protection inside the cell. The combination of the two components was the key.
Another benefit to the customer: Doig's extensive light curtain selection. Because Doig offered many different models for different applications, there was no push to use the most expensive, most elaborate light curtain model. As the customer's lead engineer states, “We didn't have to buy the high-priced model across the board.”
The customer went with Doig because of a widespread safety product offering and expertise in integration. “We've had a history of using Randy and Doig for our safety applications. Randy and Doig have always done real well for us with service, price, and knowledge.”
Application Profile: Parker IPS Helps Customer's Manufacturing Process Fly
Aerospace component manufacturing requires quality, on-time performance, and efficient processes, all of which make the difference between sales that take flight or become permanently grounded. When Parker IPS was asked to provide a solution to several problems created by a key assembly fixture for this global aircraft company, the result demonstrated why our structural system solutions are a frequent flier in the aerospace market.
Used to manufacture aircraft interior panels, an existing welded steel fixture was expensive to produce and added inefficiencies to the manufacturing process. Assembly of the fixture required specialized tools and on-site fabrication. While strong, the weight of the structure required stationary positioning which reduced plant efficiency adding cost to the finished product. Product design changes required extensive rework of the fixture and because tooling was welded on, it could not be re-used.
The Parker IPS solution provided unmatched flexibility and exceeded the required tolerances at an installed cost savings of 50%. The high strength aluminum assembly is 75% lighter than the previous design allowing for portability which increased overall plant efficiency. The modular t-slot framing reduces downtime on fixture changes to hours instead of days while maintaining perfect alignment. Tooling can now be re-used, further reducing operating costs.
From its first flight, this innovative solution provided the customer with the right tool to continue its tradition of quality, craftsmanship and on-time performance. Their profits and efficiencies are now soaring.
For more info rmation on Parker IPS aluminum extrusion, click here.
Problem
• Fabrication and assembly was expensive and time consuming. Delivery and setup required heavy lifting, special tools and days of downtime adding cost to the overall project.
• Heavy steel weldment required stationaryplacement requiring workers to move tools and equipment to the fixed location for assembly, sanding, and painting operations.
• The stationary position required cumbersome quality measures between fabrication and finishing work to ensure dust and contaminants from the fabrication process did not affect the finished product.
• Welded connections made tooling changes time consuming and expensive. The fixture required cutting, welding and repainting, resulting in downtime. Custom work and product changes required special tooling to be welded to the frame.
Solution
• Pre-packaged in kit form with all components cut to length and machined. Assembly took just a few hours with simple hand tools reducing installed costs by 50%.
• High-strength aluminum reduces total weight by 75%. Integral caster wheels provide effortless movement between process specific work cells across the plant increasing workflow efficiency.
• The mobile fixture enhances product quality by allowing the work piece to be moved into designated clean areas for finishing operations. The open design reduces potential sources of contamination and facilitates visual inspection.
• The frame's t-slot construction allows bolt on tool fastening making product changes simple and inexpensive. Tooling can be re-used reducing long term costs. The anodized surface will never require painting.
Don't forget! Doig stocks IPS extrusion for your fast needs!
Request more information on Doig's Fast Stock program here
Application Profile:
Endless Possibilities With Aluminum
Doig Engineers Help Multi-Product Integration
Aluminum is a lightweight alternative to steel. The concept behind aluminum extrusion is to make assembly of structures easier than using welded steel. The high-strength extruded aluminum profiles have a clear anodized finish that is scratch and corrosion resistant. Because of the anodized finish, your structure never needs painting and is maintenance free.
To meet the many different demands of industrial customers, Doig offers a full line of extrusion in both metric- and inch-sizes, as well as a wide variety of fastening systems and accessories. In addition, Doig's #1 extrusion supplier, Parker IPS, has excellent Internet 3D design tools.
Think of the endless applications that can be made from aluminum extrusion: machine guards, machine bases, tool racks, assembly stations, conveyor frames, work benches, test stations, clean room applications, and more!
Doig can offer extrusion in many different forms:
Extrusion Lengths and Components:
Doig ships your order to you in stocked lengths with packaged components, and you fabricate and assemble your design in-house.
Kit-Form : Doig takes all the pre-process work out of your orders by having our Safety Application Technician, Kevin Timm , fabricate and machine (cut to length, drill, and tap) your order for you. Your order will arrive to you in kit-form, ready for assembly. Doig's in-house abilities help to assure the high quality end-product and faster response time for you.
Assembled : Your order will come to you assembled, ready to use.
Installed: For more in-depth services, Doig installs entire safety systems including extrusion, light curtains, door interlocks and other safety products.
Doig's In-House Engineering And Manufacturing Capabilities
According to Bob Doig, CEO, Doig has it all. “With Doig, you can get direct interchanges to all the major profiles, fastening systems, and accessories in a one-stop shop. We have product interchanges with 80/20, Bosch, and others. This allows our customers to come to Doig as their sole source for whatever extrusion products they need. Plus, our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities allow us to provide all possible services to our customers. Our size and buying power allow us to purchase at a deep discount, thereby giving the customer the best price. In short, Doig offers the maximum level of service and capabilities with the broadest product range (over 2000 components) at the lowest cost."
Speedy Production… Without Cutting Corners.
Just recently, Doig completed a project for a local customer that needed to automate a manual and cumbersome press application. Doig designed a unit that automated the process and sped up production, all the while safeguarding employees. The solution included Parker IPS extrusion for the machine framing; Renco 2-hand safety controls that activated the Camozzi cylinders; Aladco check valves for pneumatic safety locking; and Numatics FRLs for cleaning air and controlling pressure .... a complete system designed and assembled all at Doig! Email Kevin today with your safety application needs.
Up Close & Personnel: A Working Workout
For over a year, Doig employees have participated in a lunch-time health and wellness program complete with 2 sessions for exercising. Membership now includes 33% of the company!
Did You Know?
On-site exercise programs can improve job performance, according to a 6-week study of 210 women and men conducted at the University of Bristol. On days when participants exercised, they were an average of 15 percent more productive, got along better with coworkers, and managed their time more efficiently than on days they didn't work out. Researchers say getting the blood pumping energizes employees, increases their level of concentration, and makes them more tolerant of heavy workloads.
Favorite Doig Workout DVDS:
•Walk Away the Pounds: with weights (Leslie Sansone)
•Walk Away the Pounds: Walk and Jog (Leslie Sansone)
•Winsor Pilates: Basic Routine
•Winsor Pilates: Bun & Thigh Sculpting
•Winsor Pilates: Upper Body Sculpting
Sing With Us! Happy Anniversary…
Congrats to Doig employees celebrating anniversaries in 2006's 1st quarter!
26 years Bob Doig, CEO
5 years Lori Stern, Receptionist
4 years John Donald , Sales Engineer
2 years Bill Finnegan, Systems Administrator
Trivia Question-of-the-Quarter
According to the front page of Doig's website, what company said this:
"We don't have to look around at a lot of distributors for each item needed in one job. Doig has a variety of items in stock for fast and easy ordering."
1. HiTech Control Systems
2.
Appleton Mfg. Division
3.
Pillar Induction Company
4.
Snider Tooling Services
Incidentally, all of the above companies were featured in 2005 DoigTalk issues.
Please email your response to heidi.peters@doigcorp.com
The first five people that email correct answers receive a highly coveted Doig t-shirt! (New winners only)
