The design of the HV Systems and BLUEHILL® HV Software is based on the full understanding of customers needs for both an enhanced user-experience and outstanding productivity, making materials testing SIMPLER, SMARTER, SAFER.

Heat Treatment of aluminium products can be problematic, services that we offer in support of this: Cladding Diffusion within Aluminium alloys that are clad in pure aluminium needs to be tightly controlled in order to excessive diffusion of the cladding material into the base metal. Using our metallographic techniques, we are able to assess against national, international and prime specifications ensuring that your furnace controls meet relevant requirements. Incipient Fusion/melting- occurs in precipitation-hardenable aluminium alloys which are typically heat treated in order to further enhance their properties, however, over heating during the heat treatment process can lead to incipient melting, where certain areas with a higher alloy content area such as a grain boundary can melt before the rest of the material resulting in degredation of the mechanical and corrosion properties. Once occurred, the process is irreversible, resulting in scrapping of the material Eutectic Melting – The solution heat treatment temperature of some aluminium alloys and the eutectic/incipient melting temperature can be very close to each other. Too low a temperature will not fully solutionise the material, whilst too high a temperature can result in eutectic melting the material. Because of the very narrow temperature band, a small error in furnace calibration or control can result in overheating and therefore incipient/eutectic melting of the material. High Temperature Oxidation - sometimes referred to as hydrogen blisters occur due to the reaction of water vapour with the surface of the aluminium and can occur during the solution heat treatment process in a furnace that has a relatively high moisture content. The reaction may lead to blisters below the surface of the material, affecting the appearance of the product. In general terms, the higher-strength alloys are far more susceptible that lower-strength alloys, with alclad alloys being practically immune to HTO blister formation.

This is an a good example of a cost reduction item where two pieces of inconel 718 have been electron beam welded together to produce a one piece component with parent material characteristics. Try and visualise the level of swarf that would have been produced if the part had been machined from a single billet of material measuring 125mm in diameter x 465mm long.

The HAD-120 allows users to modify the height of their worksurface at the touch of a button, with a whisper-quiet motor elevating the surface to the desired level for seating or standing. This flexibility helps users perform to their best by limiting bad posture, RSI and as a result, poor concentration. It is especially useful for improving work efficiency in environments with frequent rotation of personel or variation of tasks performed. The touch pad controls the electrical operation of the bench, allowing quick and safe height adjustment without the need for tools. With a height range of 800 - 1200mm, every user should be able to find the ideal height to suit their needs. The HAD-120 is fitted with adjustable feet to allow precise levelling and stability when installed. The worksurface is a hard-wearing 2mm Pinseal material ideal for most tasks, and grommet-guarded holes allow convenient cable management for monitors, laptops and other electrical devices. It can also be specified with other worktop materials, such as the 12mm Trespa worktop as shown here. The desk is constructed using the same high quality 1.2mm epoxy coated steel used throughout the 600 series range and designed to fit neatly with the modular sizes of the system. This allows a desk to be planned as part of a larger work area as well as a stand-alone item.

STAINLESS STEEL LIFT-ASSIST HINGE HG-JH210  Passed 30,000 open/close private cycle test, Power Assist and Soft Close. Easy to lift heavy top-opening lid with spring tension (lift assist function). Supplied damper prevents top-opening lid from slamming shut. (Damper effective angle approx. 30 degreesor more). Built-in helical torsion spring makes lid feel lighter when opening. Specification: —Assist torque: 20.58N⋅m (210kgf⋅cm) (when using 1 pc) —Built-in damper max. load torque: 7N⋅m (71.4kgf⋅cm) —Built-in damper operating temperature: 0°C–40°C —Hinge operating angle: 0°–110° Application —Heavy top-opening lids of environmental equipment, testing equipment, etc.

LIFT-ASSIST HINGE Inside Mount HG-PA230, HG-PA231  Power Assist and Soft Close. The torque peaks at 20 degrees or 35 degrees depending on the lid shape. Easy to lift heavy top-opening lid with spring tension (lift assist function). Smooth and soft-closing movement at the end, preventing lid from slamming shut. Torque is adjustable by turning the adjustment screw (+/-5%). Able to limit the 140 degrees opening angle to 55 degreesor 80 degreeswith use of the included stopper plate. Opening angle can also be restricted between 15 degreesand 90 degrees(made to order).

HG-S-MN, HG-S-21 and HG-S-75 are newly launched. Rotation angle: 360 degrees Centre hole for easy cable management (except for HG-S-MN).

At Data 2 Patterns, we specialise in the precision machining of high-density foams, with particular expertise in cutting Rohacell® — a rigid, closed-cell polymethacrylimide (PMI) foam widely used in the aerospace and autosport industries. Known for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, thermal stability, and resistance to compression, Rohacell is an ideal core material in composite structures where performance and weight savings are critical. Our team has extensive experience producing accurate, reliable foam components that meet the demanding standards of high-performance sectors. In addition to Rohacell, we also machine Airex® and high-density polyurethane foams, offering a complete service for customers requiring lightweight, durable, and dimensionally stable tooling and components.

Since developing an EV solution for Le Mans in 2014 and having developed the battery for one of the world’s fastest EV cars in more recent times, RML continues to be at the forefront of developing EV technology in the automotive industry. RML has therefore invested heavily in its battery manufacturing facilities, building upon its state-of-the-art design and engineering competencies to become a full suite provider of solutions. The investment provides RML with substantial capacity to exploit the gap in the market for bespoke low-volume battery packs for the mobility sector – a demand that is particularly prevalent in the UK and wider markets with its traditional focus on lower-volume manufacturing. Capabilities include: • Bespoke modular design, development and prototyping • Hand-build production lines • Adaptability to cell type (pouch prismatic or cylindrical) • Complete battery assembly traceability • HV and LV loom design engineering and manufacture • Energy storage • Software modelling • Energy management • Battery Management Systems (BMS) • Simulation services • Thermal design • End of line testing.

Up to 40t capability with thickness up to 2mm

Many materials exhibit different behaviors under various strain rates, i.e. they have strain rate dependent properties. Characterizing these dynamic properties across a wide range of velocities becomes very important in applications where components are exposed to high strain rates, especially on investigating material failure and also identifying the most optimal design for weight. High strain rate testing machines have helped industries to predict material behavior, which in turn helps the design of many components that are exposed to high strain rates during its life cycle. Whether it is in the landing gear on aircraft, the crash impact of a road vehicle or even the cord strings when a parachute is opened, all of these examples involve one or more components of a product that are subjected to high strain rate impact. These components require safety and industry standards to be met in order to compete in the industry. Therefore, a high strain rate testing machine with reliable operations and accurate data acquisition is essential in designing safe and functional products and verifying the validity of the computer simulation tools, e.g. car crash simulation.

The High Voltage Water Heater is an interior heater for heating water circuits in special-purpose vehicles (industrial use only). It consists of several tubular heating elements and has been validated according to automotive standards to meet highest safety requirements. Its integrated power electronics allows for individual control via LIN bus