Tag: Tools & Equipment

Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nut

As car security systems become increasingly more sophisticated, thieves are targeting car parts instead, including alloy wheels. One method to deter wheel thieves is to use locking nuts, one on each wheel, which require a special adapter, or key, to loosen. But even these are not invulnerable. Engineers at Ford have now developed locking wheel… Continue reading Ford Develops 3D-Printed Locking Wheel Nut

Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020

Goodson Tools & Supplies for engine builders is celebrating its 75th year in the automotive aftermarket throughout 2020. To celebrate, the company will be looking back at the company’s history on its company blog. “As part of the 75th Anniversary celebration we will be taking a look back at how Goodson and the automotive industry… Continue reading Goodson Tools & Supplies Celebrating 75th Anniversary in 2020

CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

CTech Manufacturing has teamed up with IMSA to become the Official Cart Provider of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the company announced. “Over the years CTech Manufacturing has supported a number of championship-winning IMSA teams by providing them the storage solutions they need to support a successful racing effort. We are very proud to grow… Continue reading CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development

Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an important but costly and time and labour-intensive. To help speed up the process, Toshiba is currently developing a system that allows testing to be carried out automatically by robots in a non-destructive manner. As cars have become lighter… Continue reading Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development