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News Release from: Lovejoy | Subject: Configurator
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 May 2003
On-line database for power couplings
The new "Configurator" translates raw data into CAD drawings and dimensional data for flexible couplings used in multiple power transmission applications including pumps, compressors, and gear boxes
Viewers can download or even email their selection to a colleague, with the simple click of a mouse button Visitors to the web site at www.lovejoy-inc.com can access the Lovejoy database of more than 20,000 couplings with selections suitable for either inch or DIN metric specifications
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 15 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Currently the Curved Jaw, Torsional LM and Disc couplings are configurable and available in engineering CAD drawings, with more styles to come in the near future.
The "Configurator" guides the user through a series of comprehensive, thorough questions and accepts either inch or metric data, making it simple for either the novice, experienced engineer or maintenance specialist to select the right coupling for their particular need.
To speed up and simplify the process, the Configurator can automatically compute certain parameters, such as torque, when the user enters horsepower and RPM.
According to Michael Hennessy, president of Lovejoy, "With our global presence, this new online agent meets the needs of our clients worldwide, with access to Lovejoy engineering expertise 24/7.
While we actively partner with customers on product engineering, the "Configurator" offers our customers an easy, interactive "consultation" and often, a final solution for their coupling application requirements".
Special features the Lovejoy Configurator offers the user: Definitions of coupling styles and terminology; Side by side comparisons of different coupling styles; Photos, specifications and performance data; Options to view or download CAD drawings; Ability to edit coupling selection parameters; Custom configuration of selected coupling types; Specific part numbers for easy ordering; Ability to email drawings, photos or dimensional data.
To tap into the power of the "Configurator" viewers to the web site simply register basic information about their company.
Registered users can save previous design sessions for further use, and institute new or access previous searches anytime, 24 hours a day.
A 3-D view software package is necessary to manipulate 3D models; several are available for free download off the worldwide web.
A video demonstration on how to use the configurator is available on Lovejoy's web site.
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