The writing module

III. Writing exercises:

Exercise 1. Complete the sentences with the suggested words:

As, to, of, in

According to R.A.Rodriguez, Machine Building is an important event ___ it provides the opportunity ___showcase its new range ___ drives and also to emphasize its competence ____ linear motion technology.

Exercise 2. Fill in the table with words and expressions from the text:

	parts	ability	aspects
Example: The complete seven-axis system includes	a three-jaw gripper, the machine base with enclosure and full cable management.	-	-
the ‘Click’ fastener allows
the MINI is
In addition, visitors will be able
MTEC, meanwhile, is aimed at those involved in

Exercise 3. Compose a story on one of the topics (up to 100 words):

“ The Machine Building, Drives and Automation show”

“The ‘Click’ fastener ”

“‘Probot’ automated multi-axis pick and place system ”

Lesson 3 The reading module

Read the text:The MB Building Kit System

Visitors will also see other new products in the MB Building Kit System, including profiles, fasteners and angle brackets.

Also at the show, igus will be promoting a range of products, such as its range of Chainflex bus cables which are capable of high speed data transmission. They include FireWire, USB, GigE cables and are said to be ideal for digital camera technology. There are also fibre optic cables which can transmit data over distances up to several hundred meters.

Also featuring on the stand will be easy snap-open E2/000 energy chains plus the extremely low noise E6 chain. The company will also be showing a new energy chain manufactured from igumid HT which will not melt even when subject to hot chips up to 850oC, and a newly-launched stock bar made from high performance iglidur bearing materials. This, explains the company, means users can benefit from using high quality self-lubricating polymers in any machined component, and can now order a mechanically machined special size bearing of any dimension in low quantities.

Having recently entered into a strategic partnership with Vision & Control, automation and gripping technology supplier, Schunk, will be showing a selection of its products – including the intelligent Vision Sensor SRV, a development from the Camat series of products from Vision & Control.

The SRV vision sensor for industrial image processing is a complete system that can be used without additional peripheral devices. It can be utilized for practically all tasks in industrial image processing, says the company, including inspection of workpieces, completeness checks in assembly automation, searching for parts or positioning axes and angles.

The company will also be introducing the new size 60 Beta series of linear axes which is intended for economical axis applications with high demands on dynamic and smooth running; and showing the new polyamide gripper fingers and adapter plates which were manufactured in a laser forming process by LMD, a technology partner of Schunk.

Visitors to Beakbane’s stand will see a selection of the company’s products, including high temperature pressure bellows in silicone rubber. The company also supplies protection for machine tool slide-ways including Steel Telescopic Covers and specialist metal fabrications and assemblies.

The company’s aim is to provide a solution to application problems, so all products are bespoke and designed to your requirements; and it is using the show to highlight its products to the European market and increase awareness of the service it provides.

MiniTec will be showing several new components from its Profile System and Linear System machine framing and modular positioning system ranges. One product will be the Powerlock fastener that allows rapid assembly with no pre-machining or pre-drilling. As well as several new profiles and positioning systems, products ranging from telescopic guides for work bench height adjustment and cross connectors, to rails and shaft supporting profiles, will be on view. The company is also showing more of its stainless steel profile range which is suited to harsh environments.

Within HepcoMotion’s product lines there is considerable scope for selecting the optimum component or system for the job. The company will be emphasizing this capability as well as its range of off-the-shelf linear motion components with in-house design and assembly facilities. Its GV3 universal linear motion system, for instance, is a natural choice for bespoke system specification as it offers a range of sizes, types and precision grades to meet most automation application needs, claims the company.

I. Reading Exercises:

Exercise 1. Read and memorize using a dictionary:

angle brackets ,fibro optic cables, to hop chips, will be showing, linear axes, pre-drilling, supporting profiles, increase awareness, modular positioning system, telescopic guides, harsh environments .

Exercise 2. Answer the questions:

1. What can transmit data over distances up to several hundred meters?

2. What chain will the company be showing ?

3. Where will visitors see a selection of the company’s products?

4. What is the aim of the company?

Exercise 3. Match the left part with the right:

1. Also featuring on the stand will be easy snap-open E2/000 energy chains	a) practically all tasks in industrial image processing.
2. Schunk will be showing	b) a solution to application problems
3. It can be utilized for	c) a selection of its products
4. The company’s aim is to provide	d) plus the extremely low noise E6 chain.

Exercise 4. Open brackets choosing the right words:

The company will also( be introducing/be transmitted) the new size 60 Beta series of linear axes which is( intended /involved) for economical axis applications with high demands on dynamic and smooth running; and showing the new polyamide gripper fingers and adapter plates which were ( manufactured/used) in a laser forming process by LMD, a technology partner of Schunk.