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We supply custom manufactured and off-shelf jigs, fixtures and workholding tools for industrial applications, manufacturing lines, production lines, test and inspection lines, machine shops, R&D labs.......etc. Jigs, Fixtures, Tools, Workholding Solutions, Mold Components Manufacturing We offer custom manufactured and off-shelf jigs, fixtures and toolings for your workshop, factory, plant lab or other facility. The types of jigs you can purchase from us are: - Template Jig - Plate Jig - Angle-Plate Jig - Channel Jig - Diameter Jig - Leaf Jig - Ring Jig - Box Jig The types of fixtures we can supply you are: - Turning Fixtures - Milling Fixtures - Broaching Fixtures - Grinding Fixtures - Boring Fixtures - Tapping Fixtures - Duplex Fixtures - Welding Fixtures - Assembly Fixtures - Drilling Fixtures - Indexing Fixtures Some categories of industrial machine tools we manufacture and ship include: - Press tools and dies, shears - Extrusion dies - Molds, molding and casting tools - Forming tools - Shaping tools - Drilling, cutting, broaching, hobbing tools - Grinding tools - Machining, milling, turning tools - Holding and clamping tools CLICK ON BLUE TEXT BELOW TO DOWNLOAD CATALOGS & BROCHURES: EDM Tooling - Workholding Catalog Includes EDM Tooling System and Elements, EROWA Link, 3R-Link, UniClamp, Square Clamp, RefTool Holder, PIN Holder System, Clamping Elements, Swivel Block and Vises, CentroClamp, EDM Spare Parts....etc. Hose Crimping Machines and Tools We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish. Crimp development team can assist you with the design and development of tooling for all of your crimping requirements. Hose Endforming Machines and Tools We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish. Tool development team can assist you with the design and development of tooling for all of your end-forming tool requirements. Plastic Mold Components Catalog Here you will find off-shelf components, products that you can order and use in manufacturing your molds. These products are ideal for mold makers. Example products you can find here are ejector pins, slide units, pressure plugs, guide pins, sprue bushings, slide holding devices, wear plates, ejector sleeves.....etc. Private Label Auto Glass Repair and Replacement Systems We can private label these hand tools if you wish. In other words, we can put your company name, brand and label on them. This way you can promote your brand by reselling these to your customers. Private Label Hand Tools for Every Industry We can private label these hand tools if you wish. In other words, we can put your company name, brand and label on them. This way you can promote your brand by reselling these to your customers. Private Label Hand Tools - Hand Tool Cabinets We can private label these hand tools if you wish. In other words, we can put your company name, brand and label on them. This way you can promote your brand by reselling these to your customers. Private Label Power Tools for Every Industry We can private label these hand tools if you wish. In other words, we can put your company name, brand and label on them. This way you can promote your brand by reselling these to your customers. Wire EDM Tooling - Workholding Catalog Includes Wire EDM Clamping Systems & Sets, Corner Sets, Ruler & Spanner, EDM Clamping Block, 3D Swivel Head, Vise Set, WEDM Vises and Magnetic Tables, Multiclamp, Wire EDM Pendulum Holder, V-Block, ICS Adapter, Beams, Beam IF, Z-Flex, Turn and Index Table, Collet Chuck Holder, EDM Link and Adapter, 3 Jaw Scroll Chuck ....etc. Workholding Tools Catalog - 1 Check this catalog for our 100% EROWA and 3R compatible workholding tools. We accept OEM work, you can send us a drawing for evaluation. Workholding Tools Catalog - 2 Check this catalog for our Workholding Devices, Die and Mold Clamps, Clamping Elements, Clamping Kits, Fixture Clamps, Toggle Clamps, Milling & MC Vices, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Clamps, Milling & Grinding Accessories, Wire Cut EDM Workholders...etc. We accept OEM work, you can send us a drawing for evaluation. You may also find our following page link useful: Industrial Machines and Equipment Manufacturing CLICK Product Finder-Locator Service PREVIOUS PAGE

Micro-Optics, Micro-Optical, Microoptical, Wafer Level Optics, Gratings, Fresnel Lenses, Lens Array, Micromirrors, Micro Reflectors, Collimators, Aspheres, LED Micro-Optics Manufacturing One of the fields in microfabrication we are involved in is MICRO-OPTICS MANUFACTURING. Micro-optics allows the manipulation of light and the management of photons with micron and sub-micron scale structures and components. Some applications of MICRO-OPTICAL COMPONENTS and SUBSYSTEMS are: Information technology: In micro-displays, micro-projectors, optical data storage, micro-cameras, scanners, printers, copiers…etc. Biomedicine: Minimally-invasive/point of care diagnostics, treatment monitoring, micro-imaging sensors, retinal implants, micro-endoscopes. Lighting: Systems based on LEDs and other efficient light sources Safety and Security Systems: Infrared night vision systems for automotive applications, optical fingerprint sensors, retinal scanners. Optical Communication & Telecommunication: In photonic switches, passive fiber optic components, optical amplifiers, mainframe and personal computer interconnect systems Smart structures: In optical fiber-based sensing systems and much more The types of micro-optical components and subsystems we manufacture and supply are: - Wafer Level Optics - Refractive Optics - Diffractive Optics - Filters - Gratings - Computer Generated Holograms - Hybrid Microoptical Components - Infrared Micro-Optics - Polymer Micro-Optics - Optical MEMS - Monolithically and Discretely Integrated Micro-Optic Systems Some of our most widely used micro-optical products are: - Bi-convex and plano-convex lenses - Achromat lenses - Ball lenses - Vortex Lenses - Fresnel Lenses - Multifocal Lens - Cylindrical Lenses - Graded Index (GRIN) Lenses - Micro-Optical Prisms - Aspheres - Arrays of Aspheres - Collimators - Micro-Lens Arrays - Diffraction Gratings - Wire-Grid Polarizers - Micro-Optic Digital Filters - Pulse Compression Gratings - LED Modules - Beam Shapers - Beam Sampler - Ring Generator - Micro-Optical Homogenizers / Diffusers - Multispot Beam Splitters - Dual Wavelength Beam Combiners - Micro-Optical Interconnects - Intelligent Micro-Optics Systems - Imaging Microlenses - Micromirrors - Micro Reflectors - Micro-Optical Windows - Dielectric Mask - Iris Diaphragms Let us provide you some basic information about these micro-optical products and their applications: BALL LENSES: Ball lenses are completely spherical micro-optic lenses most commonly used to couple light in and out of fibers. We supply a range of micro-optic stock ball lenses and can manufacture also to your own specifications. Our stock ball lenses from quartz have excellent UV and IR transmission between 185nm to >2000nm, and our sapphire lenses have a higher refractive index, allowing a very short focal length for excellent fiber coupling. Micro-optical ball lenses from other materials and diameters are available. Besides fiber coupling applications, micro-optical ball lenses are used as objective lenses in endoscopy, laser measurement systems and bar-code scanning. On the other hand, micro-optic half ball lenses offer uniform dispersion of light and are widely used in LED displays and traffic lights. MICRO-OPTICAL ASPHERES and ARRAYS: Aspheric surfaces have a non-spherical profile. Use of aspheres can reduce the number of optics required to reach a desired optical performance. Popular applications for micro-optical lens arrays with spherical or aspherical curvature are imaging and illumination and the effective collimation of laser light. Substitution of a single aspheric microlens array for a complex multilens system results not only in smaller size, lighter weight, compact geometry, and lower cost of an optical system, but also in significant improvement of its optical performance such as better imaging quality. However, the fabrication of aspheric microlenses and microlens arrays is challenging, because conventional technologies used for macro-sized aspheres like single-point diamond milling and thermal reflow are not capable of defining a complicated micro-optic lens profile in an area as small as several to tens of micrometers. We possess the know-how of producing such micro-optical structures using advanced techniques such as femtosecond lasers. MICRO-OPTICAL ACHROMAT LENSES: These lenses are ideal for applications requiring color correction, while aspheric lenses are designed to correct spherical aberration. An achromatic lens or achromat is a lens that is designed to limit the effects of chromatic and spherical aberration. Micro-optical achromatic lenses make corrections to bring two wavelengths (such as red and blue colors) into focus on the same plane. CYLINDRICAL LENSES: These lenses focus light into a line instead of a point, as a spherical lens would. The curved face or faces of a cylindrical lens are sections of a cylinder, and focus the image passing through it into a line parallel to the intersection of the surface of the lens and a plane tangent to it. The cylindrical lens compresses the image in the direction perpendicular to this line, and leaves it unaltered in the direction parallel to it (in the tangent plane). Tiny micro-optical versions are available which are suitable for use in micro optical environments, requiring compact-size fiber optical components, laser systems, and micro-optical devices. MICRO-OPTICAL WINDOWS and FLATS: Milimetric micro-optical windows meeting tight tolerance requirements are available. We can custom manufacture them to your specifications from any of the optical grade glasses. We offer a variety of micro-optical windows made of different materials such as fused silica, BK7, sapphire, zinc sulphide….etc. with transmission from UV to middle IR range. IMAGING MICROLENSES: Microlenses are small lenses, generally with a diameter less than a millimetre (mm) and as small as 10 micrometres. Imaging Lenses are used to view objects in imaging systems. Imaging Lenses are used in imaging systems to focus an image of an examined object onto a camera sensor. Depending on the lens, imaging lenses can be used to remove parallax or perspective error. They can also offer adjustable magnifications, field of views, and focal lengths. These lenses allow an object to be viewed in several ways to illustrate certain features or characteristics that may be desirable in certain applications. MICROMIRRORS: Micromirror devices are based on microscopically small mirrors. The mirrors are Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The states of these micro-optical devices are controlled by applying a voltage between the two electrodes around the mirror arrays. Digital micromirror devices are used in video projectors and optics and micromirror devices are used for light deflection and control. MICRO-OPTIC COLLIMATORS & COLLIMATOR ARRAYS: A variety of micro-optical collimators are available off-the-shelf. Micro-optical small beam collimators for demanding applications are produced using laser fusion technology. The fiber end is directly fused to the optical center of the lens, thereby eliminated epoxy within the optical path. The micro-optic collimator lens surface is then laser polished to within a millionth of an inch of the ideal shape. Small Beam collimators produce collimated beams with beam waists under a millimeter. Micro-optical small beam collimators are typically used at 1064, 1310 or 1550 nm wavelengths. GRIN lens based micro-optic collimators are also available as well as collimator array and collimator fiber array assemblies. MICRO-OPTICAL FRESNEL LENSES: A Fresnel lens is a type of compact lens designed to allow the construction of lenses of large aperture and short focal length without the mass and volume of material that would be required by a lens of conventional design. A Fresnel lens can be made much thinner than a comparable conventional lens, sometimes taking the form of a flat sheet. A Fresnel lens can capture more oblique light from a light source, thus allowing the light to be visible over greater distances. The Fresnel lens reduces the amount of material required compared to a conventional lens by dividing the lens into a set of concentric annular sections. In each section, the overall thickness is decreased compared to an equivalent simple lens. This can be viewed as dividing the continuous surface of a standard lens into a set of surfaces of the same curvature, with stepwise discontinuities between them. Micro-optic Fresnel lenses focus light by refraction in a set of concentric curved surfaces. These lenses can be made very thin and lightweight. Micro-optical Fresnel lenses offer opportunities in optics for highresolution Xray applications, throughwafer optical interconnection capabilities. We have a number of fabrication methods including micromolding and micromachining to manufacture micro-optical Fresnel lenses and arrays specifically for your applications. We can design a positive Fresnel lens as a collimator, collector or with two finite conjugates. Micro-Optical Fresnel lenses are usually corrected for spherical aberrations. Micro-optic positive lenses can be metalized for use as a second surface reflector and negative lenses can be metalized for use as a first surface reflector. MICRO-OPTICAL PRISMS: Our line of precision micro-optics includes standard coated and uncoated micro prisms. They are suitable for use with laser sources and imaging applications. Our micro-optical prisms have submilimeter dimensions. Our coated micro-optical prisms can also be used as mirror reflectors with respect to incoming light. Uncoated prisms act as mirrors for light incident on one of the short sides since incident light is totally internally reflected at the hypotenuse. Examples of our micro-optical prism capabilities include right angle prisms, beamsplitter cube assemblies, Amici prisms, K-prisms, Dove prisms, Roof prisms, Cornercubes, Pentaprisms, Rhomboid prisms, Bauernfeind prisms, Dispersing prisms, Reflecting prisms. We also offer light guiding and de-glaring optical micro-prisms made from acrylic, polycarbonate and other plastic materials by hot embossing manufacturing process for applications in lamps and luminaries, LEDs. They are highly efficient, strong light guiding precise prism surfaces, support luminaries to fulfill office regulations for de-glaring. Additional customized prism structures are possible. Microprisms and microprism arrays on wafer level are also possible using microfabrication techniques. DIFFRACTION GRATINGS: We offer design and manufacture of diffractive micro-optical elements (DOEs). A diffraction grating is an optical component with a periodic structure, which splits and diffracts light into several beams travelling in different directions. The directions of these beams depend on the spacing of the grating and the wavelength of the light so that the grating acts as the dispersive element. This makes grating a suitable element to be used in monochromators and spectrometers. Using wafer-based lithography, we produce diffractive micro-optical elements with exceptional thermal, mechanical and optical performance characteristics. Wafer-level processing of micro-optics provides excellent manufacturing repeatability and economic output. Some of the available materials for diffractive micro-optical elements are crystal-quartz, fused-silica, glass, silicon and synthetic substrates. Diffraction gratings are useful in applications such as spectral analysis / spectroscopy, MUX/DEMUX/DWDM, precision motion control such as in optical encoders. Lithography techniques make the fabrication of precision micro-optical gratings with tightly-controlled groove spacings possible. AGS-TECH offers both custom and stock designs. VORTEX LENSES: In laser applications there is a need to convert a Gaussian beam to a donut-shaped energy ring. This is achieved using Vortex lenses. Some applications are in lithography and high-resolution microscopy. Polymer on glass Vortex phase plates are also available. MICRO-OPTICAL HOMOGENIZERS / DIFFUSERS: A variety of technologies are used to fabricate our micro-optical homogenizers and diffusers, including embossing, engineered diffuser films, etched diffusers, HiLAM diffusers. Laser Speckle is the optical phenomena resulting from the random interference of coherent light. This phenomenon is utilized to measure the Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) of detector arrays. Microlens diffusers are shown to be efficient micro-optic devices for speckle generation. BEAM SHAPERS: A micro-optic beam shaper is an optic or a set of optics that transforms both the intensity distribution and the spatial shape of a laser beam to something more desirable for a given application. Frequently, a Gaussian-like or non-uniform laser beam is transformed to a flat top beam. Beam shaper micro-optics are used to shape and manipulate single mode and multi-mode laser beams. Our beam shaper micro-optics provide circular, square, rectilinear, hexagonal or line shapes, and homogenize the beam (flat top) or provide a custom intensity pattern according to the requirements of the application. Refractive, diffractive and reflective micro-optical elements for laser beam shaping and homogenizing have been manufactured. Multifunctional micro-optical elements are used for shaping arbitrary laser beam profiles into a variety of geometries like, a homogeneous spot array or line pattern, a laser light sheet or flat-top intensity profiles. Fine beam application examples are cutting and keyhole welding. Broad beam application examples are conduction welding, brazing, soldering, heat treatment, thin film ablation, laser peening. PULSE COMPRESSION GRATINGS: Pulse compression is a useful technique that takes advantage of the relationship between pulse duration and spectral width of a pulse. This enables the amplification of laser pulses above the normal damage threshold limits imposed by the optical components in the laser system. There are linear and nonlinear techniques for reducing the durations of optical pulses. There is variety of methods for temporally compressing / shortening optical pulses, i.e., reducing the pulse duration. These methods generally start in the picosecond or femtosecond region, i.e. already in the regime of ultrashort pulses. MULTISPOT BEAM SPLITTERS: Beam splitting by means of diffractive elements is desirable when one element is required to produce several beams or when very exact optical power separation is required. Precise positioning can also be achieved, for example, to create holes at clearly defined and accurate distances. We have Multi-Spot Elements, Beam Sampler Elements, Multi-Focus Element. Using a diffractive element, collimated incident beams are split into several beams. These optical beams have equal intensity and equal angle to one another. We have both one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements. 1D elements split beams along a straight line whereas 2D elements produce beams arranged in a matrix of, for example, 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 spots and elements with spots that are arranged hexagonally. Micro-optical versions are available. BEAM SAMPLER ELEMENTS: These elements are gratings that are used for inline monitoring of high power lasers. The ± first diffraction order can be used for beam measurements. Their intensity is significantly lower than that of the main beam and can be custom designed. Higher diffraction orders can also be used for measurement with even lower intensity. Variations in intensity and changes in the beam profile of high power lasers can be reliably monitored inline using this method. MULTI-FOCUS ELEMENTS: With this diffractive element several focal points can be created along the optical axis. These optical elements are used in sensors, ophthalmology, material processing. Micro-optical versions are available. MICRO-OPTICAL INTERCONNECTS: Optical interconnects have been replacing electrical copper wires at the different levels in the interconnect hierarchy. One of the possibilities to bring the advantages of micro-optics telecommunications to the computer backplane, the printed circuit board, the inter-chip and on-chip interconnect level, is to use free-space micro-optical interconnect modules made of plastic. These modules are capable of carrying high aggregate communication bandwidth through thousands of point-to-point optical links on a footprint of a square centimeter. Contact us for off-shelf as well as custom tailored micro-optical interconnects for computer backplane, the printed circuit board, the inter-chip and on-chip interconnect levels. INTELLIGENT MICRO-OPTICS SYSTEMS: Intelligent micro-optic light modules are used in smart phones and smart devices for LED flash applications, in optical interconnects for transporting data in supercomputers and telecommunications equipment, as miniaturized solutions for near-infrared beam shaping, detection in gaming applications and for supporting gesture control in natural user interfaces. Sensing opto-electronic modules are used for a number of product applications such as ambient light and proximity sensors in smart phones. Intelligent imaging micro-optic systems are used for primary and front-facing cameras. We offer also customized intelligent micro-optical systems with high performance and manufacturability. LED MODULES: You can find our LED chips, dies and modules on our page Lighting & Illumination Components Manufacturing by clicking here. WIRE-GRID POLARIZERS: These consist of a regular array of fine parallel metallic wires, placed in a plane perpendicular to the incident beam. The polarization direction is perpendicular to the wires. Patterned polarizers have applications in polarimetry, interferometry, 3D displays, and optical data storage. Wire-grid polarizers are extensively used in infrared applications. On the other hand micropatterned wire-grid polarizers have limited spatial resolution and poor performance at visible wavelengths, are susceptible to defects and cannot be easily extended to non-linear polarizations. Pixelated polarizers use an array of micro-patterned nanowire grids. The pixelated micro-optical polarizers can be aligned with cameras, plane arrays, interferometers, and microbolometers without the need for mechanical polarizer switches. Vibrant images distinguishing between multiple polarizations across the visible and IR wavelengths can be captured simultaneously in real-time enabling fast, high resolution images. Pixelated micro-optical polarizers also enable clear 2D and 3D images even in low-light conditions. We offer patterned polarizers for two, three and four-state imaging devices. Micro-optical versions are available. GRADED INDEX (GRIN) LENSES: Gradual variation of the refractive index (n) of a material can be used to produce lenses with flat surfaces, or lenses that do not have the aberrations typically observed with traditional spherical lenses. Gradient-index (GRIN) lenses may have a refraction gradient that is spherical, axial, or radial. Very small micro-optical versions are available. MICRO-OPTIC DIGITAL FILTERS: Digital neutral density filters are used to control the intensity profiles of illumination and projection systems. These micro-optic filters contain well-defined metal absorber micro-structures that are randomly distributed on a fused silica substrate. Properties of these micro-optical components are high accuracy, large clear aperture, high damage threshold, broadband attenuation for DUV to IR wavelengths, well defined one or two dimensional transmission profiles. Some applications are soft edge apertures, precise correction of intensity profiles in illumination or projection systems, variable attenuation filters for high-power lamps and expanded laser beams. We can customize the density and size of the structures to meet precisely the transmission profiles required by the application. MULTI-WAVELENGTH BEAM COMBINERS: Multi-Wavelength beam combiners combine two LED collimators of different wavelengths into a single collimated beam. Multiple combiners can be cascaded to combine more than two LED collimator sources. Beam combiners are made of high-performance dichroic beam splitters that combine two wavelengths with >95% efficiency. Very small micro-optic versions are available. CLICK Product Finder-Locator Service PREVIOUS PAGE

Service and Repair Kits for Pneumatics Hydraulics and Vacuum Systems - Replacement Parts - Refurbishing Rebuilding Pneumatic Hydraulic and Vacuum Equipment Service & Repair Kits for Pneumatics & Hydraulics and Vacuum We make your pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum equipment and systems last longer, operate more efficiently and more economically, by supplying you the most reliable and high quality service & repair kits and products. Our service and repair kits are easy to be used by experienced technical staff. We offer original service and repair kits, generic brand name kits and custom designed and manufactured service and repair kits. Custom service & repair kits are produced, assembled and packaged according to your needs and if desired we can include instruction materials inside. Besides service and repair kits, we offer other products and services: REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE and REPAIR KITS for PUMPS SERVICE and REPAIR KITS FOR PNEUMATIC and HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRS FILTER SERVICE & REPAIR KITS PNEUMATIC CYLINDER SERVICE and REPAIR KITS HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SERVICE and REPAIR KITS SERVICE and REPAIR KITS FOR DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS SERVICE and REPAIR KITS for VACUUM SYSTEMS and LINES REBUILD & REFURBISH KITS CUSTOM MANUFACTURED & OFF-SHELF FILTER ELEMENTS CUSTOM CNC MACHINED and OFF-SHELF SEALS & O-RINGS MOLDED RUBBER and CUSTOM MACHINED PARTS SERVICE and REPAIR KITS for PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULIC and VACUUM TOOLS Here is what we can offer you: - Supply you ORIGINAL service and repair kits, original replacement components and products of some well known pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum system manufacturers for the list prices or lower. - Supply you GENERIC BRAND NAME service and repair kits, replacement components and products of some well known pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum system manufacturers for lower prices. Even though lower in price as compared to original kits, our generic brand name service and repair kits are at least as reliable and good in quality as the originals. - REFURBISH & REBUILD your existing systems to make them at least of the same quality as original or even better. - DESIGN and CUSTOM MANUFACTURE service and repair kits, replacement components and pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum system products for competitive prices and highest quality to make you more competitive in the global markets. CLICK ON BLUE HIGHLIGHTED TEXT TO DOWNLOAD CATALOGS: - Private Label Gauges, Filters, Regulators, Temperature Instruments (We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish) - Private Label Pneumatic Compressed Air Hoses Fittings (We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish) - Private Label Pneumatic Couplings, Plugs and Nipples (We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish) Please note that even though our service and repair kits are easy to use, we strongly recommend that you have professional staff that handles your equipment. The service and repair kits can turn out to be of no use or you may even damage your equipment in case the kits are not used professionally by experienced personnel. Pneumatic, hydraulic and vacuum equipment requires professional handling, and instructions included in our service and repair kits alone may not be sufficient for an inexperienced person to understand and use them. In situations where you cannot afford the cost or production downtime caused by shipping your equipment to us for service and repair, or if you do not need or choose to have our technicians come to your site we will be glad to help you over the phone or teleconferencing system, but you may still need a local professional to carry out the instructions, unless your system is simple enough for anyone to fix. All components in our service and repair kits have industry standard warranties and you are assured full satisfaction or money back guarantee. For details on warranty and other issues related to our service and repair kits, please contact our professional service staff at +1-505-550-6501 / +1-505-565-5102 or email: technicalsupport@agstech.net CLICK Product Finder-Locator Service PREVIOUS PAGE

Fiber Optic Test Instruments - Optical Fiber Testing - OTDR - Loss Meter - Fiber Cleaver - from AGS-TECH Inc. - NM - USA Fiber Optic Test Instruments AGS-TECH Inc. offers the following FIBER OPTIC TEST and METROLOGY INSTRUMENTS : - OPTICAL FIBER SPLICER & FUSION SPLICER & FIBER CLEAVER - OTDR & OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER - AUDIO FIBER CABLE DETECTOR - AUDIO FIBER CABLE DETECTOR - OPTICAL POWER METER - LASER SOURCE - VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR - PON POWER METER - FIBER IDENTIFIER - OPTICAL LOSS TESTER - OPTICAL TALK SET - OPTICAL VARIABLE ATTENUATOR - INSERTION / RETURN LOSS TESTER - E1 BER TESTER - FTTH TOOLS You can download our product catalogs and brochures below to choose a suitable fiber optic test equipment for your needs or you may tell us what you need and we will match something suitable for you. We do have in stock brand new as well as refurbished or used but still very good fiber optic instruments. All our equipment is under warranty. Please download our related brochures and catalogs by clicking the colored text below: ANRITSU Electronic Measuring Instruments EXFO Optical Testing Solutions for Manufacturing and R&D EXFO Data Center Solution Guide EXFO Remote Fiber Testing and Monitoring EXFO Test Solutions for Submarine Networks EXFO Quick Guide to Testing FTTH EXFO Fiber Deep and Remote PHY Test Solutions EXFO OTDR and iOLM Selection Guide EXFO Spectral Testing of Active Systems EXFO Network Equipment Manufacturers End-to End Solutions EXFO Expert-Level Field Test Solutions EXFO Mobile Backhaul End to End Network Assessment EXFO High-Speed Product Portfolio EXFO 40G Testing Solutions TRIBRER Handheld Optical Fiber Instruments and Tools You can purchase brand new, refurbished or used equipment from us at the most competitive discounted prices. Simply choose the product from the downloadable catalogs and let us know the product name, product code and relevant information and we will send you our best quote. What distinguishes AGS-TECH Inc. from other suppliers is our wide spectrum of ENGINEERING INTEGRATION and CUSTOM MANUFACTURING capabilities. Therefore, please let us know if you need a custom jig, a custom automation system designed specifically for your fiber optic testing needs. We can modify existing equipment or integrate various components to build a turn-key solution to your engineering needs. It will be our pleasure to briefly summarize and provide information about the main concepts in the realm of FIBER OPTIC TESTING. FIBER STRIPPING & CLEAVING & SPLICING : There are two major types of splicing, FUSION SPLICING and MECHANICAL SPLICING. In industry and high volume manufacturing, fusion splicing is the most widely used technique as it provides for the lowest loss and least reflectance, as well as providing the strongest and most reliable fiber joints. Fusion splicing machines can splice a single fiber or a ribbon of multiple fibers at one time. Most single mode splices are fusion type. Mechanical splicing on the other hand is mostly used for temporary restoration and mostly for multimode splicing. Fusion splicing requires higher capital expenses as compared to mechanical splicing because it requires a fusion splicer. Consistent low loss splices can only be achieved using proper techniques and keeping equipment in good condition. Cleanliness is vital. FIBER STRIPPERS should be kept clean and in good condition and be replaced when nicked or worn. FIBER CLEAVERS are also vital for good splices as one has to have good cleaves on both fibers. Fusion splicers need proper maintenance and fusing parameters need to be set for the fibers being spliced. OTDR & OPTICAL TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETER : This instrument is used to test the performance of new fiber optic links and detect problems with existing fiber links. OTDR traces are graphical signatures of a fiber's attenuation along its length. The optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) injects an optical pulse into one end of the fiber and analyzes the returning backscattered and reflected signal. A technician at one end of the fiber span can measure and localize attenuation, event loss, reflectance, and optical return loss. Examining non-uniformities in the OTDR trace we can evaluate the performance of the link components such as cables, connectors and splices as well as the quality of the installation. Such fiber tests assure us that the workmanship and quality of the installation meet the design and warranty specifications. OTDR traces help characterize individual events that can often be invisible when conducting only loss/length testing. Only with a complete fiber certification, installers can fully understand the quality of a fiber installation. OTDRs are also used for testing and maintaining fiber plant performance. OTDR allows us to see more details impacted by the cabling installation. OTDR maps the cabling and can illustrate termination quality, location of faults. An OTDR provides advanced diagnostics to isolate a point of failure that may hinder network performance. OTDRs allow discovery of problems or potential problems along the length of a channel that may affect long term reliability. OTDRs characterize features such as attenuation uniformity and attenuation rate, segment length, location and insertion loss of connectors and splices, and other events such as sharp bends that may have been incurred during installation of cables. An OTDR detects, locates, and measures events on fiber links and requires access to only one end of the fiber. Here is a summary of what a typical OTDR can measure: Attenuation (also known as fiber loss): Expressed in dB or dB/km, attenuation represents the loss or the rate of loss between two points along the fiber span. Event Loss: The difference in the optical power level before and after an event, expressed in dB. Reflectance: The ratio of reflected power to incident power of an event, expressed as a negative dB value. Optical Return Loss (ORL): The ratio of the reflected power to the incident power from a fiber optic link or system, expressed as a positive dB value. OPTICAL POWER METERS : These meters measure average optical power out of an optical fiber. Removable connector adapters are used in optical power meters so that various models of fiber optic connectors can be used. Semiconductor detectors inside power meters have sensitivities that vary with the wavelength of light. Therefore they are calibrated at typical fiber optic wavelengths such as 850, 1300 and 1550 nm. Plastic Optical Fiber or POF meters on the other hand are calibrated at 650 and 850 nm. Power meters are sometimes calibrated to read in dB (Decibel) referenced to one miliwatt of optical power. Some power meters however are calibrated in relative dB scale, which is well suited for loss measurements because the reference value may be set to “0 dB” on the output of the test source. Rare but occasionally lab meters measure in linear units such as miliwatts, nanowatts….etc. Power meters cover a very broad dynamic range 60 dB. However most optical power and loss measurements are made in the range 0 dBm to (-50 dBm). Special power meters with higher power ranges of up to +20 dBm are used for testing fiber amplifiers and analog CATV systems. Such higher power levels are needed to assure the proper functioning of such commercial systems. Some laboratory type meters on the other hand can measure at very low power levels down to (-70 dBm) or even lower, because in research and development engineers frequently have to deal with weak signals. Continuous wave (CW) test sources are used frequently for loss measurements. Power meters measure the time average of the optical power instead of the peak power. Fiber optic power meters should be recalibrated frequently by labs with NIST traceable calibration systems. Regardless of price, all power meters have similar inaccuracies typically in the neighborhood of +/-5%. This uncertainty is caused by the variability in coupling efficiency at the adapters/connectors, reflections at polished connector ferrules, unknown source wavelengths, nonlinearities in electronic signal conditioning circuitry of the meters and detector noise at low signal levels. FIBER OPTIC TEST SOURCE / LASER SOURCE : An operator needs a test source as well as a FO power meter in order to make measurements of optical loss or attenuation in fibers, cables and connectors. The test source must be chosen for compatibility with the type of fiber in use and the wavelength desired for performing the test. Sources are either LED's or lasers similar to those used as transmitters in actual fiber optic systems. LED's are generally used for testing multimode fiber and lasers for singlemode fibers. For some tests such as measuring spectral attenuation of fiber, a variable wavelength source is used, which is usually a tungsten lamp with a monochromator to vary the output wavelength. OPTICAL LOSS TEST SETS : Sometimes also refered to as ATTENUATION METERS, these are instruments made of fiber optic power meters and sources which are used to measure the loss of fibers, connectors and connectorized cables. Some optical loss test sets have individual source outputs and meters like a separate power meter and test source, and have two wavelengths from one source output (MM: 850/1300 or SM:1310/1550) Some of them offer bidirectional testing on a single fiber and some have two bidirectional ports. The combination instrument which contains both a meter and a source may be less convenient than an individual source and power meter. This is the case when the ends of the fiber and cable are usually separated by long distances, which would require two optical loss test sets instead of one source and one meter. Some instruments also have a single port for bidirectional measurements. VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR : These are simple instruments that inject visible wavelength light into the system and one can visually trace the fiber from transmitter to receiver to insure correct orientation and continuity. Some visual fault locators have powerful visible light sources such as a HeNe laser or visible diode laser and therefore high loss points can be made visible. Most applications center around short cables such as used in telecommunication central offices to connect to the fiber optic trunk cables. Since the visual fault locator covers the range where OTDRs are not useful, it is complementary instrument to the OTDR in cable troubleshooting. Systems with powerful light sources will work on buffered fiber and jacketed single fiber cable if the jacket is not opaque to the visible light. The yellow jacket of singlemode fibers and orange jacket of multimode fibers will usually pass the visible light. With most multifiber cables this instrument cannot be used. Many cable breaks, macrobending losses caused by kinks in the fiber, bad splices….. can be detected visually with these instruments. These instruments have a short range, typically 3-5 km, due to high attenuation of visible wavelengths in fibers. FIBER IDENTIFIER : Fiber Optic technicians need to identify a fiber in a splice closure or at a patch panel. If one carefully bends a singlemode fiber enough to cause loss, the light that couples out can also be detected by a large area detector. This technique is used in fiber identifiers to detect a signal in the fiber at transmission wavelengths. A fiber identifier generally functions as a receiver, is able to discriminate between no signal, a high speed signal and a 2 kHz tone. By specifically looking for a 2 kHz signal from a test source that is coupled into the fiber, the instrument can identify a specific fiber in a large multifiber cable. This is essential in fast and speedy splicing and restoration processes. Fiber identifiers can be used with buffered fibers and jacketed single fiber cables. FIBER OPTIC TALKSET : Optical talk sets are useful for fiber installation and testing. They transmit voice over fiber optic cables that are installed and allow the technician splicing or testing the fiber to communicate effectively. Talksets are even more useful when walkie-talkies and telephones are not available in remote locations where splicing is being done and in buildings with thick walls where radio waves will not penetrate through. Talksets are most effectively used by setting up the talksets on one fiber and leaving them in operation while testing or splicing work is done. This way there will always be a communications link between the work crews and will facilitate deciding which fibers to work with next. The continuous communications capability will minimize misunderstandings, mistakes and will speed up the process. Talksets include those for networking multi-party communications, especially helpful in restorations, and system talksets for use as intercoms in installed systems. Combination testers and talksets are also available commercially. To this date, unfortunately different manufacturers' talksets can not communicate with each other. VARIABLE OPTICAL ATTENUATOR : Variable Optical Attenuators allow the technician to manually vary the attenuation of the signal in the fiber as it is transmitted through the device. VOAs can be used to balance the signal strengths in fiber circuits or to balance an optical signal when evaluating the dynamic range of the measurement system. Optical attenuators are commonly used in fiber optic communications to test power level margins by temporarily adding a calibrated amount of signal loss, or installed permanently to properly match transmitter and receiver levels. There are fixed, step-wise variable, and continuously variable VOAs commercially available. Variable optical test attenuators generally use a variable neutral density filter. This offers the advantages of being stable, wavelength insensitive, mode insensitive, and a large dynamic range. A VOA may be either manually or motor controlled. Motor control provides users a distinct productivity advantage, since commonly used test sequences can be run automatically. The most accurate variable attenuators have thousands of calibration points, resulting in excellent overall accuracy. INSERTION / RETURN LOSS TESTER : In fiber optics, Insertion Loss is the loss of signal power resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line or optical fiber and is usually expressed in decibels (dB). If the power transmitted to the load before insertion is PT and the power received by the load after insertion is PR, then the insertion loss in dB is given by: IL = 10 log10(PT/PR) Optical Return Loss is the ratio of the light reflected back from a device under test, Pout, to the light launched into that device, Pin, usually expressed as a negative number in dB. RL = 10 log10(Pout/Pin) Loss may be caused by reflections and scattering along the fiber network due to contributors such as dirty connectors, broken optical fibers, poor connector mating. Commercial optical return loss (RL) & insertion loss (IL) testers are high performance loss test stations that are designed specially for optical fibre testing, lab testing and passive components production. Some integrate three different tests modes in one test station, working as a stable laser source, optical power meter and a return loss meter. The RL and IL measurements are displayed on two separate LCD screens, whilst in return loss test model, the unit will automatically and synchronously set the same wavelength for the light source and power meter. These instruments come complete with FC, SC, ST and universal adaptors. E1 BER TESTER : Bit error rate (BER) tests allow technicians to test cables and diagnose signal problems in the field. One can configure individual T1 channel groups to run an independent BER test, set one local serial port to Bit error rate test (BERT) mode while the remaining local serial ports continue to transmit and receive normal traffic. The BER test checks communication between the local and the remote ports. When running a BER test, the system expects to receive the same pattern that it is transmitting. If traffic is not being transmitted or received, technicians create a back-to-back loopback BER test on the link or in the network, and send out a predictable stream to ensure that they receive the same data that was transmitted. To determine whether the remote serial port returns the BERT pattern unchanged, technicians must manually enable network loopback at the remote serial port while they configure a BERT pattern to be used in the test at specified time intervals on the local serial port. Later they can display and analyze the total number of error bits transmitted and the total number of bits received on the link. Error statistics can be retrieved anytime during the BER test. AGS-TECH Inc. offers E1 BER (Bit Error Rate) testers that are compact, multi-functional and handheld instruments, specially designed for R&D, production, installation and maintenance of SDH, PDH, PCM, and DATA protocol conversion. They feature self-check and keyboard testing, extensive error and alarm generation, detection and indication. Our testers provide smart menu navigation and have a large color LCD screen allowing test results to be displayed clearly. Test results can be downloaded and printed using product software included in the package. E1 BER Testers are ideal devices for fast problem resolution, E1 PCM line access, maintenance and acceptance testing. FTTH – FIBER TO THE HOME TOOLS : Among the tools we offer are single and multihole fiber strippers, fiber tubing cutter, wire stripper, Kevlar cutter, fiber cable slitter, single fiber protection sleeve, fiber microscope, fiber connector cleaner, connector heating oven, crimping tool, pen type fiber cutter, ribbon fiber buff stripper, FTTH tool bag, portable fiber optic polishing machine. If you haven't found something that fits your needs and would like to search further for other similar equipment, please visit our equipment website: http://www.sourceindustrialsupply.com CLICK Product Finder-Locator Service PREVIOUS PAGE

Computer Storage Devices - Disk Array - NAS Array - Storage Area Network - SAN - Utility Storage Arrays - AGS-TECH Inc. Storage Devices, Disk Arrays and Storage Systems, SAN, NAS A STORAGE DEVICE or also known as STORAGE MEDIUM is any computing hardware that is used for storing, porting and extracting data files and objects. Storage devices can hold and store information temporarily as well as permanently. They can be internal or external to a computer, to a server or to any similar computing device. Our focus is on DISK ARRAY which is a hardware element that contains a large group of hard disk drives (HDDs). Disk arrrays may contain several disk drive trays and have architectures improving speed and increasing data protection. A storage controller runs the system, which coordinates activity within the unit. Disk arrays are the backbone of modern storage networking environments. A disk array is a DISK STORAGE SYSTEM which contains multiple disk drives and is differentiated from a disk enclosure, in that an array has cache memory and advanced functionality such as RAID and virtualization. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive (or Independent) Disks and employs two or more drives to improve performance and fault tolerance. RAID enables the storage of data in multiple places to protect the data against corruption and to serve it to users faster. Click on the blue highlighted text to download catalogs and brochures: Private Label Flash Storage for Embedded Industrial Applications (We can put your name, logo, brand on these.........) To choose a suitable Industrial Grade Storage Device for your project, please go to our industrial computer store by CLICKING HERE. Dowload brochure for our DESIGN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Components of a typical disk array include: - Disk array controllers - Cache memories - Disk enclosures - Power supplies Generally disk arrays provide increased availability, resiliency and maintainability by using additional, redundant components such as controllers, power supplies, fans, etc., to the degree that all single points of failure are eliminated from the design. These components are most of the time hot-swappable. Typically, disk arrays are divided into categories: NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE (NAS) ARRAYS : NAS is a dedicated file storage device that provides local-area network (LAN) users with centralized, consolidated disk storage through a standard Ethernet connection. Each NAS device is connected to the LAN as an independent network device and assigned an IP address. Its main advantage is that network storage is not limited to the storage capacity of a computing device or the number of disks in a local server. NAS products can generally hold enough disks to support RAID, and multiple NAS appliances can be attached to the network for storage expansion. STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) ARRAYS : They contain one or more disk arrays that function as the repository for the data which is moved in and out of the SAN. Storage arrays connect to the fabric layer with cables running from the devices in the fabric layer to the GBICs in the ports on the array. There are mainly two types of storage area network arrays, namely modular SAN arrays and monolithic SAN arrays. Both of them use built-in computer memory to speed up and cache access to slow disk drives. The two types use memory cache differently. Monolithic arrays generally have more cache memory compared to modular arrays. 1.) MODULAR SAN ARRAYS : These have fewer port connections, they store less data and connect to fewer servers compared to monolithic SAN arrays. They make it possible for the user such as small companies to start small with a few disk drives and to increase the number as storage needs grow. They have shelves for holding disk drives. If connected to only a few servers, modular SAN arrays can be very fast and offer companies a flexibility. Modular SAN arrays fit into standard 19” racks. They generally use two controllers with separate cache memory in each and mirror the cache between the controllers to prevent data loss. 2.) MONOLITHIC SAN ARRAYS : These are big collections of disk drives in data centers. They can store much more data compared to modular SAN arrays and generally connect to mainframes. Monolithic SAN arrays have many controllers that can share direct access to fast global memory cache. Monolithic arrays generally have more physical ports to connect to storage area networks. Thus more servers can use the array. Typically monolithic arrays are more valuable and have superior built-in redundancy and reliability. UTILITY STORAGE ARRAYS : In utility storage service model, a provider offers storage capacity to individuals or organizations on a pay-per-use basis. This service model is also referred to as storage on demand. This facilitates efficient use of resources and reduces cost. This can be more cost effective to companies by eliminating the need to purchase, manage and maintain infrastructures that meet peak requirements which may be beyond the needed capacity limits. STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION : This uses virtualization to enable better functionality and more advanced features in computer data storage systems. Storage virtualization is the apparent pooling of data from several same-type or different types of storage devices into what appears to be a single device managed from a central console. It helps storage administrators perform backup, archiving and recovery more easily and faster by overcoming the complexity of a storage area network (SAN). This can be achieved by implementing virtualization with software applications or using hardware and software hybrid appliances. CLICK Product Finder-Locator Service PREVIOUS PAGE

AGS-TECH offers off-shelf and custom manufactured tanks and containers of various sizes. We supply wire mesh cage containers, stainless, aluminum and metal tanks and containers, IBC tanks, plastic and polymer containers, fiberglass tanks, collapsible tanks. Tanks and Containers We supply chemical, powder, liquid and gas storage containers and tanks made from inert polymers, stainless steel....etc. We have foldable, rolling containers, stackable containers, collapsible containers, containers with other useful functionalities finding applications in many industries such as construction, food, pharmaceuticals, chemical, petrochemical....etc. Tell us about your application and we will recommend you the most suitable container. Large volume stainless steel or other material containers are custom made to order and according to your specifications. Smaller containers are generally available off-the-shelf and also custom manufactured if your quantities justify. If quantities are significant, we can blow or rotation mould plastic containers & tanks according to your specifications. Here are the main types of our tanks and containers: Wire Mesh Cage Containers We have a variety of Wire Mesh Cage Containers in stock and can also custom manufacture them according to your specifications and needs. Our Wire Mesh Cage Containers include products such as: Stackable Cage Pallets Foldable Wire Mesh Roll Containers Foldable Wire Mesh Containers All our wire mesh cage containers are made of highest quality stainless or mild steel materials and the non-stainless versions are coated against corrosion and decay generally using zinc, hot dip or powder coating. Color of finish is generally zinc: white or yellow; or powder coated according to your request. Our wire mesh cage containers are assembled under strict quality control procedures and tested for mechanical impact, weight carrying capacity, durability, strength and long term reliability. Our wire mesh cage containers conform to international quality standards as well as US and international transportation industry standards. Wire mesh cage containers are generally used as storage boxes & bins, storage carts, transportation carts..etc. When choosing a wire mesh cage container, please consider important parameters such as loading capacity, weight of the container itself, dimensions of the grid, exterior and interior dimensions, whether you need a container that folds flat for space-saving shipping and storage, and please also consider how many of a particular container can be loaded in a 20 foot or 40 foot shipping container. The bottom line is wire mesh cage containers are long lasting, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to disposable packaging. Below are downloadable brochures of our wire mesh container products. - Wire Mesh Container Quote Design Form (please click to download, fill out and email us) Stainless and Metal Tanks & Containers Our stainless and other metal tanks and containers are ideal for storing creams and fluids. They are ideal for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries and others. They comply with European, American and international guidelines. Our stainless and metal tanks are easy to clean. These containers have steady basis and can be sanitized with no retention area. We can fit our stainless and metal tanks and containers with all types of accessories, such as integration of a washing head. Our containers are pressurizable. They are easily adaptable to your plant and workplace. Working pressures of our containers vary, so make sure to compare the specifications to your needs. Our aluminum containers and tanks are also very popular in the industry. Some models are mobile with wheels, others are stackable. We have powder, granules and pellets storage tanks that are UN approved for transportation of hazardous products. We are capable to custom design and fabricate stainless and metal tanks according to your needs and specifications. Inner and outer dimensions, wall thicknesses of our stainless and metal tanks & containers can be varied according to your requirements. Stainless and Aluminum Tanks & Containers Stackable Tanks and Containers Wheeled Tanks and Containers IBC & GRV Tanks Powder, Granules and Pellets Storage Tanks Custom Designed and Fabricated Tanks and Containers Please click links below to download our brochures for Stainless and Metal Tanks & Containers: IBC Tanks and Containers Plastic and Polymer Tanks & Containers AGS-TECH supplies tanks & containers from a vast variety of plastic and polymer materials. We encourage you to contact us with your request and specify the following so we can quote you the most appropriate product. - Application - Material grade - Dimensions - Finish - Packaging requirements - Quantity For example FDA approved food grade plastic materials are important for some containers storing beverages, grains, fruit juice....etc. On the other hand, if you need plastic and polymer tanks and containers to store chemicals or pharmaceuticals, the inertness of the plastic material against the content is of utmost importance. Contact us for our opinion on materials. You can also order off-shelf plastic and polymer tanks & containers from our brochures below. Please click on the links below to download our brochures for plastic and polymer tanks and containers: IBC Tanks and Containers Fiberglass Tanks & Containers We offer tanks & containers made of fiberglass materials. Our fiberglass tanks and containers meet US & internationally accepted standards for storage tank construction. Fiberglass tanks & containers are fabricated with contact molded laminates conforming to ASTM 4097 and filament wound laminates conforming to ASTM 3299. Special resins used in fiberglass tanks fabrication are chosen based upon customer information regarding concentration, temperature, and corrosive behavior of the product being stored. FDA approved as well as fire retardant resins are available for special applications. We encourage you to contact us with your request and specify the following so we can quote you the most appropriate fiberglass tank and container. - Application - Material expectations & specifications - Dimensions - Finish - Packaging requirements - Quantity needed We will happily give you our opinion. You can also order off-shelf fiberglass tanks & containers from our brochures below. If none of the fiberglass tanks and containers in our off-shelf portfolio satisfies you, please let us know and we can consider custom manufacturing according to your needs. Collapsible Tanks & Containers Collapsible water tanks and containers are your best choice to store liquid in applications where plastic barrels and other containers are too small or impractical. Also when you need large amounts of water or liquid quickly without constructing a concrete or metal tank, our collapsible tanks and containers are ideal. As the name implies, collapsible tanks and containers, are collapsible, meaning that you can shrink them after use, roll and make them very compact and small in volume, easy to store and transport when empty. They are reusable. We can supply you any size and model and according to your specifications. General Features of our Collapsible Tanks and Containers: - Color: Blue, orange, grey, dark green, black,.....etc. - Material: PVC - Capacity: Generally between 200 to 30000 liters - Light weight, easy operation. - Minimum packing size, easy for transportation and storage. - No contamination of water - High strength of coated fabric, adhesion up to 60 lb/in. - High strength of the seams is assured with the high frequency melt and sealed with the same polyurethane as the tank body, so the tanks have excellent ability preventing air leakage and its very safe for water. Applications for Collapsible Tanks and Containers: · Temporary Storage · Rainwater Collection · Residential and Public Storage of Water · Defense Water Storage Applications · Water Treatment · Emergency Storage and Relief · Irrigation · Construction companies choose PVC water tanks to test bridge maximum load · Fire fighting We also accept OEM orders. Custom labeling, packaging and logo printing is available. 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Contact Us : Molding - Metal Casting - Machining - Extrusion - Forging - Sheet Metal Fabrication - Assembly - AGS-TECH CONTACT AGS-TECH, Inc. for Manufacturing & Engineering Success! Message received. Send AGS-TECH, Inc. Phone: (505) 565-5102 or (505) 550-6501 (USA) (If you connect internationally, please dial country code +1 first for USA) Email (Sales Department): sales@agstech.net Email (General Information): info@agstech.net Email (Engineering & Technical Support Department): technicalsupport@agstech.net Web: http://www.agstech.net MAILING ADDRESS: AGS-TECH Inc., PO Box 4457, Albuquerque, NM 87196, USA, PHYSICAL ADDRESS (US - Headquarters): AGS-TECH Inc., AMERICAS PARKWAY CENTER, 6565 Americas Parkway NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA To visit our Global Manufacturing locations, please meet with our offshore teams to arrange a visit to our production plants: AGS-TECH Inc.-India Kalpataru Synergy Opposite Grand Hyatt, Santacruz (East), Level 2 Mumbai, India 400055 AGS-TECH Inc.-China China Resources Building 8 Jianguomenbei Avenue, Level 12 Beijing, China 100005 AGS-TECH Inc.-Mexico and Latin America Monterrey Campestre Tower Ricardo Margain Zozaya 575, Valle de Santa Engracia, San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo Leon 66267 Mexico AGS-TECH Inc.-Germany & EU States & Eastern Europe Frankfurt - Westhafen Tower Westhafenplatz 1 Frankfurt, Germany 60327 If you are a supplier of products and services and would like to be evaluated and considered for future purchases, please fill out our Online Supplier Application Form by clicking the link below: https://www.agsoutsourcing.com/online-supplier-application-platfor Buyers should not fill out this form, this form is only for sellers willing to provide us products and engineering services.

Power & Energy Components and Systems Power Supply - Wind Generator - Hydro Turbine - Solar Module Assembly - Rechargeable Battery - AGS-TECH Electrical Power & Energy Components and Systems Manufacturing and Assembly AGS-TECH supplies: • Custom power supplies (telecommunications, industrial power, research). We can either modify our existing power supplies, transformers to meet your needs or can design, manufacture and assemble power supplies according to your needs and requirements. Both wire wound as well as solid state power supplies are available. Custom transformer and power supply housing design from metal and polymer type materials is available. We also offer custom labeling, packaging and obtain UL, CE Mark, FCC compliance upon request. • Wind energy generators to generate alternative energy and to power stand alone remote equipment, residential areas, industrial buildings and others. Wind energy is one of the most popular alternative energy trends in geographic regions where wind is plenty and strong. Wind energy generators can be of any size, ranging from small rooftop generators to large wind turbines that can power entire residential or industrial areas. The energy generated is generally stored in batteries that power up your facility. If excess energy is created, it can be sold back to the power grid (network). Sometimes wind power generators are able to supply a fraction of your energy, but it still results in significant savings in electric bill over periods of time. Wind power generators can pay-off their investment costs within a few years. • Solar energy cells and panels (flexible and rigid). Research is ongoing on spray-on solar cells. Solar energy is one of the most popular alternative energy trends in geographic regions where sunshine is plenty and strong. Solar energy panels can be of any size, ranging from small computer laptop sized panels to large cascaded rooftop panels that can power entire residential or industrial areas. The energy generated is generally stored in batteries that power up your facility. If excess energy is created, it can be sold back to the network. Sometimes solar energy panels are able to supply a fraction of your energy, but as with wind energy generators it still results in significant savings in electric bill over long periods of time. Today, the cost of solar energy panels has reached low levels that makes it easily feasible even in areas where low levels of solar irradiation is present. Also please remember that in most communities, municipalities throughout the USA, Canada and the EU there are government incentives and subsidizing of alternative energy projects. We can help you on details of this, so you get a portion of your investment back from the municipal or government authorities. • We also supply rechargeable batteries with long life. We offer custom manufactured batteries and battery chargers in case your application needs something out of the ordinary. Some of our clients have new products in the market and want to make sure that their customers buy replacement parts including batteries from them. In these cases a new battery design can assure that you constantly generate revenue from battery sales, because it will be your own design and no other off-shelf battery will fit into your product. Lithium ion batteries have become popular these days in the automotive industry and others. The success of electric automobiles depends largely on batteries. High end batteries will gain more and more importance as the hydrocarbon based energy crisis deepens. The development of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar are other driving forces increasing demand for rechargeable batteries. The energy gained from alternative energy resources needs to be stored so it can be used when needed. POWER SUPPLIES (Click on Blue Highlighted Text to Download Brochures and Catalogs) General Power Supplies Catalog - Linear - Switching - Unregulated - AC/DC - DC/DC - Customizable Power Solutions Switch Mode OEM Custom Power Supplies Manufacturing (Read this if you would like us to design or manufacture Switch Mode Power Supplies specifically suited to your application or equipment) Centralized Power Supplies AC in / DC out, multiple power levels, multiple channel counts, FCC / CE approved Rain-Proof Power Supplies Various output power levels, outstanding performance, FCC / CE approvals Waterproof Power Supplies Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, IP67 approved, FCC / CE approvals Waterproof Power Supplies (Silver) Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, FCC / CE approvals Waterproof Power Supplies (Grey) Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, FCC / CE approvals Switching Power Supplies Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, FCC / CE approved Slim Switching Power Supplies Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, FCC / CE approved Ultra-Thin Power Supplies Various output power levels, outstanding specifications, FCC / CE approved OTHER BRAND NAME POWER SUPPLIES ( Click on Blue Highlighted Text to Download Brochures and Catalogs) ABB Primary Switch Mode Power Supplies From economic to high-end, for every application, buffer modules, redundancy units, relays & controls KEYSIGHT Bench and Power Products Bench power supplies, autoranging benchtop power supplies, triple-output bench power supplies MEAN WELL Standard LED Drivers Plastic case, metal case, many power levels and types available, multi-dimming function, wireless IoT solutions. MEAN WELL Standard Switching Power Supplies AC/DC power supplies, LED drivers, AC/DC battery chargers, DC/DC converters, DC/AC inverters, VFD variable frequency drives PHOENIX CONTACT Power Supplies We sell brand new, refurbished and used power supplies, DC/DC converters, redundancy modules, uninterrupted power supplies, accessories made by Phoenix Contact. ROHDE SCHWARZ Benchtop Power Supplies Ideal for labs and system racks, galvanic isolation, floating channels, constant voltage or current modes, protection functions, parallel and serial operation, low ripple/noise, remote sensing option SIEMENS Sitop Power Supplies Ideal for production plants and a wide range of applications. Basic/Standard/Advanced power supplies, UPS systems, battery modules, DC/DC converters WEHO Model Switching Power Supplies Catalog Single and multiple output switching power supplies, mini type, triple output, DIN rail, mini DIN rail and waterproof power supplies, DC/DC converters XP POWER Power Supply Guide AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters, high voltage DC-DC, 3-phase power, RF power systems, custom power solutions, defense and railway DC-DC converters, LED drivers, external power supplies, DIN rail, configurable power supplies, proportional and regulated high voltage DC-DC XP POWER Power Supply Selector AC-DC open frame, AC-DC enclosed, DC-DC converters, externals / desktops, configurable, DIN rail power supplies, LED drivers SAFE AND RELIABLE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY STORAGE & CHARGING ( Click on Blue Highlighted Text to Download Brochures and Catalogs) AC-DC-EV-Charger-Catalog Electric vehicle chargers for residential, industrial and commercial use. AC EV Wallbox with T2S Socket Electric vehicle chargers for residential use Batteries - LiFePO4 We private label these with your brand name and logo if you wish Floor Mounted AC EV Charger with Cable Electric vehicle chargers for residential, industrial and commercial use. This is a mode 3 type AC EV Charger. 5.0-inch LCD Screen interface. Take control of your vehicle charger via a smart app and various connectivity choices High Voltage Stacked Residential Storage System Outstanding specifications, meets international safety standards High Voltage Rack Mounted Residential System Outstanding specifications, meets international safety standards Portable Wall-Mounted Electric Vehicle Charger 2 in 1 Electric vehicle chargers for residential use Portable-EV-Charger Electric vehicle chargers for residential use Rack Mount LFP Battery It is a household energy storage pack, simple installation, supports off-grid and hybrid inverters Stackable LFP Battery It is a household energy storage pack, simple installation, supports off-grid and hybrid inverters Wall Mounted LFP Battery It is a household energy storage pack, simple installation, supports off-grid and hybrid inverters White Label EV Chargers We can white label these with your logo, label, .....etc. so you can sell and market your company brand. INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENERGY STORAGE & CHARGING ( Click on Blue Highlighted Text to Download Brochures and Catalogs) 50KW / 115KWH Air Cooling Energy Storage System Ultra-high integration, storage batteries, battery management system, power conversion system, fire protection, air conditioning,....etc. 100KW / 230KWH Liquid Cooling Energy Storage System Ultra-high integration, storage batteries, battery management system, power conversion system, fire protection, air conditioning,....etc. 100KW / 230KWH Air Cooling Energy Storage System Ultra-high integration, storage batteries, battery management system, power conversion system, fire protection, air conditioning,....etc. 60-80KW-42.5KWH Battery-Integrated EV Charger Electric Vehicle DC charging station meeting international safety protection standards. 3 Guns DC EV Charging Station BADC Electric vehicle charging station, 7-inch touch screen, full protection features and certifications, app control, Ethernet/4G connectivity 2 
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Forging and Powdered Metallurgy, Die Forging, Heading, Hot Forging, Impression Die, Near Net Shape, Swaging, Metal Hobbing, Riveting, Coining from AGS-TECH Inc. Metal Forging & Powder Metallurgy The type of METAL FORGING processes we offer are hot and cold die, open die and closed die, impression die & flashless forgings, cogging, fullering, edging and precision forging, near-net-shape, heading, swaging, upset forging, metal hobbing, press & roll & radial & orbital & ring & isothermal forgings, coining, riveting, metal ball forging, metal piercing, sizing, high energy rate forging. Our POWDER METALLURGY and POWDER PROCESSING techniques are powder pressing and sintering, impregnation, infiltration, hot and cold isostatic pressing, metal injection molding, roll compaction, powder rolling, powder extrusion, loose sintering, spark sintering, hot pressing. We recommend that you click here to DOWNLOAD our Schematic Illustrations of Forging Processes by AGS-TECH Inc. DOWNLOAD our Schematic Illustrations of Powder Metallurgy Processes by AGS-TECH Inc. These downloadable files with photos and sketches will help you better understand the information we are providing you below. In metal forging, compressive forces are applied and the material is deformed and the desired shape is obtained. The most common forged materials in industry are iron and steel, but numerous others such as aluminum, copper, titanium, magnesium are also widely forged. Forged metal parts have improved grain structures in addition to sealed cracks and closed empty spaces, thus the strength of parts obtained by this process is higher. Forging produces parts that are significantly stronger for their weight than parts made by casting or machining. Since forged parts are shaped by making the metal flow into its final shape, the metal takes on a directional grain structure that accounts for the superior strength of the parts. In other words, parts obtained by forging process reveal better mechanical properties as compared to simple cast or machined parts. The weight of metal forgings can range from small lightweight parts to hundreds of thousands of pounds. We manufacture forgings mostly for mechanically demanding applications where high stresses are applied on parts such as automotive parts, gears, work tools, hand tools, turbine shafts, motorcycle gear. Because tooling and set-up costs are relatively high, we recommend this manufacturing process only for high volume production and for low volume but high value critical components such as aerospace landing gear. Besides cost of tooling, the manufacturing lead times for large quantity forged parts can be longer compared to some simple machined parts, but the technique is crucial for parts that require extraordinary strength such as bolts, nuts, special application fasteners, automotive, forklift, crane parts. • HOT DIE and COLD DIE FORGING : Hot die forging, as the name implies is carried out at high temperatures, the ductility is therefore high and strength of material low. This facilitates easy deformation and forging. To the contrary, cold die forging is carried out at lower temperatures and requires higher forces which results in strain hardening, better surface finish and accuracy of the manufactured parts. • OPEN DIE and IMPRESSION DIE FORGING : In open die forging, the dies do not constrain the material being compressed, whereas in impression die forging the cavities within the dies restrict material flow while it is forged into desired shape. UPSET FORGING or also called UPSETTING, which is actually not the same but a very similar process, is an open die process where the work piece is sandwiched between two flat dies and a compressive force reduces its height. As the height is reduced, the work piece width increases. HEADING, an upset forging process involves cylindrical stock that is upset at its end and its cross section is increased locally. In heading the stock is fed through the die, forged and then cut to length. The operation is capable to produce high quantities of fasteners rapidly. Mostly it is a cold working operation because it is used to make nail ends, screw ends, nuts and bolts where the material needs to be strengthened. Another open die process is COGGING, where the work piece is forged in a series of steps with each step resulting in compression of the material and the subsequent motion of the open die along the length of the work piece. At each step, the thickness is reduced and length is increased by a small amount. The process resembles a nervous student biting his pencil all along in small steps. A process called FULLERING is another open die forging method we often deploy as an earlier step to distribute the material in the work piece before other metal forging operations take place. We use it when the work piece requires several forging operations. In the operation, die with convex surfaces deform and cause metal flow out to both sides. A similar process to fullering, EDGING on the other hand involves open die with concave surfaces to deform the work piece. Edging also a preparatory process for subsequent forging operations makes the material flow from both sides into an area in the center. IMPRESSION DIE FORGING or CLOSED DIE FORGING as it is also called uses a die / mold that compresses the material and restricts its flow within itself. The die closes and the material takes the shape of the die / mould cavity. PRECISION FORGING, a process requiring special equipment and mold, produces parts with no or very little flash. In other words, the parts will have near final dimensions. In this process a well controlled amount of material is carefully inserted and positioned inside the mold. We deploy this method for complex shapes with thin sections, small tolerances and draft angles and when the quantities are large enough to justify the mold and equipment costs. • FLASHLESS FORGING : The workpiece is placed in the die in such a way that no material can flow out of the cavity to form flash. No undesired flash trimming is thus needed. It is a precision forging process and thus requires close control of the amount of material used. • METAL SWAGING or RADIAL FORGING : A work piece is circumferentially acted upon by die and forged. A mandrel may as well be used to forge the interior work piece geometry. In the swaging operation the work piece typically receives several strokes per second. Typical items produced by swaging are pointed tip tools, tapered bars, screwdrivers. • METAL PIERCING : We use this operation frequently as an additional operation in the manufacturing of parts. A hole or cavity is created with piercing on the work piece surface without breaking through it. Please note that piercing is different than drilling which results in a through hole. • HOBBING : A punch with the desired geometry is pressed into the work piece and creates a cavity with the desired shape. We call this punch a HOB. The operation involves high pressures and is carried out at cold. As a result the material is cold worked and strain hardened. Therefore this process is very suitable for manufacturing molds, die and cavities for other manufacturing processes. Once the hob is manufactured, one can easily manufacture many identical cavities without the need to machine them one by one. • ROLL FORGING or ROLL FORMING : Two opposing rolls are used to shape the metal part. The work piece is fed into the rolls, the rolls turn and pull the work into the gap, the work is then fed through the grooved portion of the rolls and the compressive forces give the material its desired shape. It is not a rolling process but a forging process, because it is a discrete rather than a continuous operation. The geometry on the rolls groves forges the material to the required shape and geometry. It is performed hot. Because of being a forging process it produces parts with outstanding mechanical properties and therefore we use it for manufacturing automotive parts such as shafts that need to have extraordinary endurance in tough work environments. • ORBITAL FORGING : Work piece is put in a forging die cavity and forged by an upper die that travels in an orbital path as it revolves on an inclined axis. At each revolution, the upper die completes exerting compressive forces to the entire work piece. By repeating these revolutions a number of times, sufficient forging is performed. The advantages of this manufacturing technique are its low noise operation and lower forces needed. In other words with small forces one can revolve a heavy die around an axis to apply large pressures on a section of the work piece that is in contact with the die. Disc or conical shaped parts are sometimes a good fit for this process. • RING FORGING : We frequently use to manufacture seamless rings. Stock is cut to length, upset and then pierced all the way through to create a central hole. Then it is put on a mandrel and a forging die hammers it from above as the ring is slowly rotated until desired dimensions are obtained. • RIVETING : A common process for joining parts, starts with a straight metal piece inserted in pre made holes through the parts. Thereafter the two ends of the metal piece are forged by squeezing the joint between an upper and lower die. • COINING : Another popular process carried out by mechanical press, exerting large forces over a short distance. The name “coining” comes from the fine details that are forged on the surfaces of metal coins. It is mostly a finishing process for a product where fine details are obtained on the surfaces as a result of the large force applied by the die that transfers these details to the work piece. • METAL BALL FORGING : Products such as ball bearings require high quality precisely manufactured metal balls. In one technique called SKEW ROLLING, we use two opposing rolls that continuously rotate as the stock is being continuously fed into the rolls. At the one end of the two rolls metal spheres are ejected as the product. A second method for metal ball forging is using die that squeeze the material stock placed in between them taking the spherical shape of the mould cavity. Oftentimes balls produced require some additional steps such as finishing and polishing in order to become a high quality product. • ISOTHERMAL FORGING / HOT DIE FORGING : An expensive process performed only when the benefit / cost value is justified. A hot working process where the die are heated to about the same temperature as the work piece. Since both die and work are about the same temperature, there is no cooling and the flow characteristics of the metal are improved. The operation is a good fit for super alloys and materials with inferior forgeability and materials whose mechanical properties are very sensitive to small temperature gradients and changes. • METAL SIZING : It is a cold finishing process. Material flow is unrestricted in all directions with the exception of the direction in which the force is applied. As a result, very good surface finish and accurate dimensions are obtained. • HIGH ENERGY RATE FORGING : The technique involves an upper mold attached to the arm of a piston that is rapidly pushed as a fuel-air mixture is ignited by a spark plug. It resembles the operation of pistons in a car engine. The mold hits the work piece very fast and then returns to its original position very fast thanks to the backpressure. The work is forged within a few milliseconds and therefore there is no time for the work to cool down. This is useful for hard to forge parts that have very temperature sensitive mechanical properties. In other words the process is so fast that the part is formed under constant temperature throughout and the there won’t be temperature gradients at the mold/work piece interfaces. • In DIE FORGING, metal is beaten between two matching steel blocks with special shapes in them, called dies. When the metal is hammered between the dies, it assumes the same shape as the shapes in the die. When it reaches its final shape, it is taken out to cool. This process produces strong parts that are of a precise shape, but requires a larger investment for the specialized dies. Upset forging increases the diameter of a piece of metal by flattening it. It is generally used to make small parts, especially to form heads on fasteners like bolts and nails. • POWDER METALLURGY / POWDER PROCESSING : As the name implies, it involves manufacturing processes for making solid parts of certain geometries and shapes from powders. If metal powders are used for this purpose it is the realm of powder metallurgy and if non-metal powders are used it is powder processing. Solid parts are produced from powders by pressing and sintering. POWDER PRESSING is used to compact powders into desired shapes. First, the primary material is physically powdered, dividing it into many small individual particles. Powder mixture is filled into the die and a punch moves towards the powder and compacts it into the desired shape. Mostly performed at room temperature, with powder pressing a solid part is obtained and it is called green compact. Binders and lubricants are commonly used to enhance compactability. We are capable of powder press forming using hydraulic presses with several thousand tons of capacity. Also we have double action presses with opposing top & bottom punches as well as multiple action presses for highly complex part geometries. Uniformity which is an important challenge for many powder metallurgy / powder processing plants is no big problem for AGS-TECH because of our extensive experience in custom manufacturing such parts for many years. Even with thicker parts where uniformity poses a challenge we have succeeded. If we commit to your project, we will make your parts. If we see any potential risks, we will inform you in advance. POWDER SINTERING, which is the second step, involves the raising of temperature to a certain degree and maintenance of the temperature at that level for a certain time so that the powder particles in the pressed part can bond together. This results in much stronger bonds and strengthening of the work piece. Sintering takes place close to the melting temperature of the powder. During sintering shrinkage will occur, material strength, density, ductility, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity are increased. We do have batch and continuous furnaces for sintering. One of our capabilities is adjusting the level of porosity of the parts we produce. For example we are able to produce metal filters by keeping the parts porous to some degree. Using a technique called IMPREGNATION, we fill the pores in the metal with a fluid such as oil. We do produce for example oil impregnated bearings that are self-lubricating. In the INFILTRATION process we fill a metal’s pores with another metal of lower melting point than the base material. The mixture is heated to a temperature in between the melting temperatures of the two metals. As a result some special properties can be obtained. We also frequently perform secondary operations such as machining and forging on powder manufactured parts when special features or properties need to be obtained or when the part can be manufactured with less process steps. ISOSTATIC PRESSING : In this process fluid pressure is being used to compact the part. Metal powders are placed in a mold made of a sealed flexible container. In isostatic pressing, pressure is applied from all around, contrary to axial pressure seen in conventional pressing. The advantages of isostatic pressing are uniform density within the part, especially for larger or thicker parts, superior properties. Its disadvantage is long cycle times and relatively low geometric accuracies. COLD ISOSTATIC PRESSING is carried out at room temperature and the flexible mold is made of rubber, PVC or urethane or similar materials. Fluid used for pressurizing and compacting is oil or water. Conventional sintering of the green compact follows this. HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING on the other hand is carried out at high temperatures and the mould material is sheet metal or ceramic with high enough melting point that resists the temperatures. Pressurizing fluid is usually an inert gas. The pressing and sintering operations are performed in one step. Porosity is almost completely eliminated, a uniform grain structure is obtained. The advantage of hot isostatic pressing is that it can produce parts comparable to casting and forging combined while making materials that are not suitable for casting and forging possible to be used. Disadvantage of hot isostatic pressing is its high cycle time and therefore cost. It is suitable for critical parts of low volume. METAL INJECTION MOLDING : Very suitable process for producing complex parts with thin walls and detailed geometries. Most suitable for smaller parts. Powders and polymer binder are mixed, heated and injected into a mold. The polymer binder coats the surfaces of the powder particles. After molding, the binder is removed by either low temperature heating of dissolved using a solvent. ROLL COMPACTION / POWDER ROLLING : Powders are used to produce continuous strips or sheet. Powder is fed from a feeder and compacted by two rotating rolls into sheet or strips. The operation is carried out cold. The sheet is carried into a sintering furnace. The sintering process may be repeated a second time. POWDER EXTRUSION : Parts with large length to diameter ratios are manufactured by extruding a thin sheet metal container with powder. LOOSE SINTERING : As the name implies, it is a pressureless compaction and sintering method, suitable for producing very porous parts such as metal filters. Powder is fed into mold cavity without compacting. LOOSE SINTERING : As the name implies, it is a pressureless compaction and sintering method, suitable for producing very porous parts such as metal filters. Powder is fed into mold cavity without compacting. SPARK SINTERING : The powder is compressed in the mold by two opposing punch and a high power electric current is applied to the punch and passes through the compacted powder sandwiched in between them. The high current burns away surface films from the powder particles and sinters them with the heat generated. The process is fast because heat is not applied from outside but instead it is generated from within the mold. HOT PRESSING : The powders are pressed and sintered in a single step in a mold that can withstand the high temperatures. As the die compacts the powder heat is applied to it. Good accuracies and mechanical properties achieved by this method makes it an attractive option. 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Quality Management at AGS-TECH Inc. All our manufacturing operations are conducted under strict QMS guidelines, Total Quality Management TQM guidelines, SPC... Quality Management at AGS-TECH Inc All plants manufacturing parts and products for AGS-TECH Inc are certified to one or several of the following QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) standards: - ISO 9001 - TS 16949 - QS 9000 - AS 9100 - ISO 13485 - ISO 14000 Besides the above listed quality management systems, we assure our customers highest quality products and services by manufacturing according to well recognized international standards and certifications such as: - UL, CE, EMC, FCC and CSA Certification Marks, FDA Listing, DIN / MIL / ASME / NEMA / SAE / JIS /BSI / EIA / IEC / ASTM / IEEE Standards, IP, Telcordia, ANSI, NIST The specific standards that apply to a certain product depend on the nature of the product, its application field, usage and customer’s request. We see quality as an area that needs continuous improvement and therefore we never restrict ourselves with these standards only. We continuously strive to increase our quality levels at all plants and all areas, departments and product lines by focusing on: - Six Sigma - Total Quality Management (TQM) - Statistical Process Control (SPC) - Life Cycle Engineering / Sustainable Manufacturing - Robustness in Design, Manufacturing Processes and Machinery - Agile Manufacturing - Value Added Manufacturing - Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Concurrent Engineering - Lean Manufacturing - Flexible Manufacturing For those who are interested in expanding their understanding on quality, let us briefly discuss these. THE ISO 9001 STANDARD: Model for quality assurance in design/development, production, installation, and servicing. The ISO 9001 quality standard is used worldwide and is one of the most common. For initial certification as well as for timely renewals, our plants are visited and audited by accredited independent third-party teams to certify that the quality management standard’s 20 key elements are in place and functioning correctly. The ISO 9001 quality standard is not a product certification, rather a quality process certification. Our plants are periodically audited to maintain this quality standard accreditation. Registration symbolizes our commitment to conform to consistent practices, as specified by our quality system (quality in design, development, production, installation and servicing), including proper documentation of such practices. Our plants are also assured of such good quality practices by demanding our suppliers to be registered too. THE ISO/TS 16949 STANDARD: This is an ISO technical specification aimed at the development of a quality management system that provides for continual improvement, emphasizing defect prevention and the reduction of variation and waste in the supply chain. It is based on the ISO 9001 quality standard. TS16949 quality standard applies to the design/development, production and, when relevant, installation and servicing of automotive-related products. The requirements are intended to be applied throughout the supply chain. Many of AGS-TECH Inc. plants maintain this quality standard instead of or in addition to the ISO 9001. THE QS 9000 STANDARD: Developed by the automotive giants, this quality standard has extras in addition to the ISO 9000 quality standard. All of the ISO 9000 quality standard’s clauses serve as the foundation of the QS 9000 quality standard. AGS-TECH Inc. plants serving especially the automotive industry are certified to QS 9000 quality standard. THE AS 9100 STANDARD: This is a widely adopted and standardized quality management system for the aerospace industry. AS9100 replaces the earlier AS9000 and fully incorporates the entirety of the current version of ISO 9000, while adding requirements relating to quality and safety. The aerospace industry is a high risk sector, and regulatory control is needed to assure that the safety and quality of services offered in the sector are world class. Plants manufacturing our aerospace components are certified to the AS 9100 quality standard. THE ISO 13485:2003 STANDARD: This standard specifies requirements for a quality management system where an organization needs to demonstrate its ability to provide medical devices and related services that consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements applicable to medical devices and related services. The main objective of ISO 13485:2003 quality standard is to facilitate harmonized medical device regulatory requirements for quality management systems. Therefore, it includes some particular requirements for medical devices and excludes some of the requirements of ISO 9001 quality system that are not appropriate as regulatory requirements. If regulatory requirements permit exclusions of design and development controls, this can be used as a justification for their exclusion from the quality management system. AGS-TECH Inc’s medical products such as endoscopes, fiberscopes, implants are manufactured at plants that are certified to this quality management system standard. THE ISO 14000 STANDARD: This family of standards pertains to the international Environmental Management Systems. It concerns the way an organization’s activities affect the environment throughout the life of its products. These activities can range from production to disposal of the product after its useful life, and include effects on the environment including pollution, waste generation & disposal, noise, depletion of natural resources and energy. The ISO 14000 standard is related more to the environment rather than quality, but still it is one that many of AGS-TECH Inc.’s global production facilities are certified to. Indirectly though, this standard definitely can increase quality at a facility. WHAT ARE THE UL, CE, EMC, FCC and CSA CERTIFICATION LISTING MARKS ? WHO NEEDS THEM ? THE UL MARK: If a product carries the UL Mark, Underwriters Laboratories found that samples of this product met UL's safety requirements. These requirements are primarily based on UL's own published Standards for Safety. This type of Mark is seen on most appliances and computer equipment, furnaces and heaters, fuses, electrical panel boards, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, flotation devices such as life jackets, and many other products throughout the World and especially in the USA. AGS-TECH Inc. relevant products for the US market are affixed with UL mark. In addition to manufacturing their products, as a service we can guide our customers throughout the UL qualification and marking process.Product testing can be verified through UL directories online at http://www.ul.com THE CE MARK: The European Commission allows manufacturers to circulate industrial products with CE mark freely within the internal market of the EU. AGS-TECH Inc. relevant products for the EU market are affixed with CE mark. In addition to manufacturing their products, as a service we can guide our customers throughout the CE qualification and marking process.The CE mark certifies that the products have met EU health, safety and environmental requirements that ensure consumer and workplace safety. All manufacturers in the EU as well as outside the EU must affix the CE mark to those products covered by the ''New Approach'' directives in order to market their products within the EU territory. When a product receives the CE mark, it can be marketed throughout the EU without undergoing further product modification. Most products covered by New Approach Directives can be self-certified by the manufacturer and do not require the intervention of an EU-authorized independent testing/certifying company. To self-certify, the manufacturer must assess the conformity of the products to the applicable directives and standards. While the use of EU harmonized standards is voluntary in theory, in practice the use of European standards is the best way to meet the requirements of the CE mark directives, because the standards offer specific guidelines and tests to meet safety requirements, while the directives, general in nature, do not. The manufacturer may affix the CE mark to their product after preparing a declaration of conformity, the certificate which shows the product conforms to the applicable requirements. The declaration must include the manufacturer's name and address, the product, the CE mark directives that apply to the product, e.g. the machine directive 93/37/EC or the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC, the European standards used, e.g. EN 50081-2:1993 for the EMC directive or EN 60950:1991 for the low voltage requirement for information technology. The declaration must show the signature of a company official for purposes of the company assuming liability for the safety of its product in the European market. This European standards organization has set up the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. According to CE, The Directive basically states that products must not emit unwanted electromagnetic pollution (interference). Because there is a certain amount of electromagnetic pollution in the environment, the Directive also states that products must be immune to a reasonable amount of interference. The Directive itself gives no guidelines on the required level of emissions or immunity that is left to the standards that are used to demonstrate compliance with the Directive. The EMC-directive (89/336/EEC) Electromagnetic Compatibility Like all other directives, this is a new-approach directive, which means that only the main requirements (essential requirements) are required. The EMC-directive mentions two ways of showing compliance to the main requirements: •Manufacturers declaration (route acc. art. 10.1) •Type testing using the TCF (route acc. to art. 10.2) The LVD-directive (73/26/EEC) Safety Like all CE-related directives, this is a new-approach directive, which means that only the main requirements (essential requirements) are required. The LVD-directive describes how to show compliance to the main requirements. THE FCC MARK: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. All devices that operate at a clock rate of 9 kHz are required to be tested to the appropriate FCC Code. AGS-TECH Inc. relevant products for the US market are affixed with FCC mark. In addition to manufacturing their electronic products, as a service we can guide our customers throughout the FCC qualification and marking process. THE CSA MARK: The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is a nonprofit association serving business, industry, government and consumers in Canada and the global marketplace. Among many other activities, CSA develops standards that enhance public safety. As a nationally recognized testing laboratory, CSA is familiar with U.S. requirements. According to OSHA regulations, the CSA-US Mark qualifies as an alternative to the UL Mark. WHAT IS FDA LISTING ? WHICH PRODUCTS NEED FDA LISTING ? A medical device is FDA-listed if the firm that manufactures or distributes the medical device has successfully completed an online listing for the device through the FDA Unified Registration and Listing System. Medical devices that do not require FDA review before the devices are marketed are considered ''510(k) exempt.'' These medical devices are mostly low-risk, Class I devices and some Class II devices that have been determined not to require a 510(k) to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness. Most establishments that are required to register with the FDA are also required to list the devices that are made at their facilities and the activities that are performed on those devices. If a device requires premarket approval or notification before being marketed in the U.S., then the owner/operator should also provide the FDA premarket submission number (510(k), PMA, PDP, HDE). AGS-TECH Inc. does market and sell some products such as implants that are FDA listed. In addition to manufacturing their medical products, as a service we can guide our customers throughout the FDA listing process. More information as well as most current FDA listings can be found on http://www.fda.gov WHAT ARE THE POPULAR STANDARDS AGS-TECH Inc. MANUFACTURING PLANTS COMPLY WITH ? Different customers demand from AGS-TECH Inc. compliance to different norms. Sometimes it is a matter of choice but many times the request depends on customer’s geographic location, or industry they serve, or product’s application…etc. Here are some of the most common ones: DIN STANDARDS: DIN, the German Institute for Standardization develops norms for rationalization, quality assurance, environmental protection, safety and communication in industry, technology, science, government, and the public domain. DIN norms provide companies a basis for quality, safety and minimum functionality expectations and enable you to minimize risk, improve marketability, promote interoperability. MIL STANDARDS: This is a United States defense or military norm, ''MIL-STD'', ''MIL-SPEC'', and is used to help achieve standardization objectives by the U.S. Department of Defense. Standardization is beneficial in achieving interoperability, ensuring products meet certain requirements, commonality, reliability, total cost of ownership, compatibility with logistics systems, and other defense-related objectives. It is important to note that defense norms are also used by other non-defense government organizations, technical organizations, and industry. ASME STANDARDS: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is an engineering society, a standards organization, a research and development organization, a lobbying organization, a provider of training and education, and a nonprofit organization. Founded as an engineering society focused on mechanical engineering in North America, ASME is multidisciplinary and global. ASME is one of the oldest standards-developing organizations in the US. It produces approximately 600 codes and standards covering many technical areas, such as fasteners, plumbing fixtures, elevators, pipelines, and power plant systems and components. Many ASME standards are referred to by government agencies as tools to meet their regulatory objectives. ASME norms are therefore voluntary, unless they have been incorporated into a legally binding business contract or incorporated into regulations enforced by an authority having jurisdiction, such as a federal, state, or local government agency. ASME are used in more than 100 countries and have been translated into many languages. NEMA STANDARDS: The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers in the US. Its member companies manufacture products used in the generation, transmission, distribution, control, and end use of electricity. These products are used in utility, industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential applications. NEMA’s Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance division represents manufacturers of cutting-edge medical diagnostic imaging equipment including MRI, CT, X-ray, and ultrasound products. In addition to lobbying activities, NEMA publishes more than 600 standards, application guides, white and technical papers. SAE STANDARDS: SAE International, initially established as the Society of Automotive Engineers, is a U.S.-based, globally active professional association and standards organization for engineering professionals in various industries. Principal emphasis is placed on transport industries including automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicles. SAE International coordinates the development of technical standards based on best practices. Task forces are brought together from engineering professionals of relevant fields. SAE International provides a forum for companies, government agencies, research institutions…etc. to devise technical standards and recommended practices for the design, construction, and characteristics of motor vehicle components. SAE documents do not carry any legal force, but are in some cases referenced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Transport Canada in those agencies' vehicle regulations for the United States and Canada. However, outside North America, SAE documents are generally not a primary source of technical provisions in vehicle regulations. SAE publishes more than 1,600 technical standards and recommended practices for passenger cars and other road travelling vehicles and over 6,400 technical documents for the aerospace industry. JIS STANDARDS: Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) specify the norms used for industrial activities in Japan. The standardization process is coordinated by the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee and published through the Japanese Standards Association. The Industrial Standardization Law was revised in 2004 and the ''JIS mark'' (product certification) was changed. Starting October 1, 2005, the new JIS mark has been applied upon re-certification. The use of the old mark was allowed during the three-year transition period until September 30, 2008; and every manufacturer obtaining new or renewing their certification under the authority's approval has been able to use the new JIS mark. Therefore all JIS-certified Japanese products have had the new JIS mark since October 1, 2008. BSI STANDARDS: British Standards are produced by BSI Group which is incorporated and formally designated as the National Standards Body (NSB) for the UK. The BSI Group produces British norms under the authority of the Charter, which lays down as one of the BSI's objectives to set up norms of quality for goods and services, and prepare and promote the general adoption of British Standards and schedules in connection therewith and from time to time to revise, alter and amend such standards and schedules as experience and circumstances require. The BSI Group currently has over 27,000 active standards. Products are commonly specified as meeting a particular British Standard, and generally this can be done without any certification or independent testing. The standard simply provides a shorthand way of claiming that certain specifications are met, while encouraging manufacturers to adhere to a common method for such a specification. The Kitemark can be used to indicate certification by BSI, but only where a Kitemark scheme has been set up around a particular standard. Products and services which BSI certifies as having met the requirements of specific standards within designated schemes are awarded the Kitemark. It is mainly applicable to safety and quality management. There is a common misunderstanding that Kitemarks are necessary to prove compliance with any BS standard, but in general it is neither desirable nor possible that every standard be 'policed' in this way. Because of the move on harmonization of standards in Europe, some British Standards have been gradually superseded or replaced by the relevant European norms (EN). EIA STANDARDS: The Electronic Industries Alliance was a standards and trade organization composed as an alliance of trade associations for electronics manufacturers in the United States, which developed standards to ensure the equipment of different manufacturers was compatible and interchangeable. The EIA ceased operations on February 11, 2011, but the former sectors continue to serve the constituencies of EIA. EIA designated ECA to continue to develop standards for interconnect, passive and electro-mechanical electronic components under the ANSI-designation of EIA standards. All other electronic components norms are managed by their respective sectors. ECA is expected to merge with the National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA) to form the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). However, the EIA standards brand will continue for interconnect, passive and electro-mechanical (IP&E) electronic components within ECIA. The EIA divided its activities into the following sectors: •ECA – Electronic Components, Assemblies, Equipment & Supplies Association •JEDEC – JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (formerly the Joint Electron Devices Engineering Councils) •GEIA – Now part of TechAmerica, it is the Government Electronics and Information Technology Association •TIA – Telecommunications Industry Association •CEA – Consumer Electronics Association IEC STANDARDS: The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a World organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies. More than 10 000 experts from industry, commerce, governments, test and research labs, academia and consumer groups participate in IEC’s Standardization work. The IEC is one of three global sister organizations (they are IEC, ISO, ITU) that develop International Standards for the World. Whenever needed, the IEC cooperates with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and ITU (International Telecommunication Union) to ensure that International Standards fit together well and complement each other. Joint committees ensure that International Standards combine all relevant knowledge of experts working in related areas. Many devices around the World that contain electronics, and use or produce electricity, rely on IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems to perform, fit and work safely together. ASTM STANDARDS: ASTM International, (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials), is an international organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. Over 12,000 ASTM voluntary consensus standards operate globally. ASTM was established earlier than the other standards organizations. ASTM International has no role in requiring nor enforcing compliance with its standards. They may however be considered mandatory when referenced by a contract, corporation, or government entity. In the United States, ASTM standards have been widely adopted by incorporation or by reference, in many federal, state, and municipal government regulations. Other governments also have referenced ASTM in their work. Corporations doing international business frequently reference an ASTM standard. As an example, all toys sold in the United States must meet the safety requirements of ASTM F963. IEEE STANDARDS: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE-SA) is an organization within IEEE that develops global standards for a wide range of industries: power and energy, biomedical and health care, information technology, telecommunication and home automation, transportation, nanotechnology, information security, and others. The IEEE-SA has developed them for over a century. Experts from all over the world contribute to the development of IEEE standards. IEEE-SA is a community and not a government body. ANSI ACCREDITATION: The American National Standards Institute is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organization also coordinates U.S. standards with international standards in an effort that American products can be used worldwide. ANSI accredits standards that are developed by representatives of other standards organizations, government agencies, consumer groups, companies, …etc. These standards ensure that the characteristics and performance of products are consistent, that people use the same definitions and terms, and that products are tested the same way. ANSI also accredits organizations that carry out product or personnel certification in accordance with requirements defined in international standards. The ANSI itself does not develop standards, but oversees the development and use of standards by accrediting the procedures of standards developing organizations. ANSI accreditation signifies that the procedures used by standards developing organizations meet the Institute's requirements for openness, balance, consensus, and due process. ANSI also designates specific standards as American National Standards (ANS), when the Institute determines that the standards were developed in an environment that is equitable, accessible and responsive to the requirements of various stakeholders. Voluntary consensus standards quicken the market acceptance of products while making clear how to improve the safety of those products for the protection of consumers. There are approximately 9,500 American National Standards that carry the ANSI designation. In addition to facilitating the formation of these in the United States, ANSI promotes the use of U.S. standards internationally, advocates U.S. policy and technical positions in international and regional organizations, and encourages the adoption of international and national standards where appropriate. NIST REFERENCE: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is a measurement standards laboratory, which is a non-regulatory agency of the United States Department of Commerce. The institute's official mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. As part of its mission, NIST supplies industry, academia, government, and other users with over 1,300 Standard Reference Materials. These artifacts are certified as having specific characteristics or component content, used as calibration standards for measuring equipment and procedures, quality control benchmarks for industrial processes, and experimental control samples. NIST publishes the Handbook 44 that provides the specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices. WHAT ARE THE OTHER TOOLS AND METHODS AGS-TECH Inc. PLANTS DEPLOY TO PROVIDE HIGHEST QUALITY ? SIX SIGMA: This is a set of statistical tools based on well known total quality management principles, to continually measure the quality of products and services in selected projects. This total quality management philosophy includes considerations such as ensuring customer satisfaction, delivering defect-free products, and understanding process capabilities. The six sigma quality management approach consists of a clear focus on defining the problem, measuring relevant quantities, analyzing, improving, and controlling processes and activities. Six Sigma quality management at many organizations simply means a measure of quality that aims for near perfection. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects and driving toward six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit in any process ranging from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. To achieve Six Sigma quality level, a process must not produce more than 3.4 defects per million opportunities. A Six Sigma defect is defined as anything outside of customer specifications. The fundamental objective of the Six Sigma quality methodology is the implementation of a measurement-based strategy that focuses on process improvement and variation reduction. TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM): This is a comprehensive and structured approach to organizational management that aims for the improvement of quality in products and services through ongoing refinements in response to continuous feedback. In a total quality management effort, all members of an organization participate in improving processes, products, services, and the culture in which they work. Total Quality Management requirements may be defined separately for a particular organization or may be defined through established standards, such as the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 9000 series. Total Quality Management can be applied to any type of organization, including production plants, schools, highway maintenance, hotel management, government institutes…etc. STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC): This is a powerful statistical technique used in quality control for on-line monitoring of part production and rapid identification of of the sources of quality problems. The goal of SPC is to prevent defects from occurring rather than to detect defects in production. SPC enables us to produce a million parts with only a few defective ones that fail quality inspection. LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING / SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING: Life cycle engineering is concerned with environmental factors as they relate to design, optimization and technical considerations regarding each component of a product or process life cycle. It is not so much a quality concept. The goal of life cycle engineering is to consider the reuse and recycling of products from their earliest stage of design process. A related term, sustainable manufacturing emphasizes the need to conserving natural resources such as materials and energy through maintenance and reuse. As such, neither is this a quality related concept, but an environmental. ROBUSTNESS IN DESIGN, MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND MACHINERY: Robustness is a design, a process, or a system that continues to function within acceptable parameters despite variations in its environment. Such variations are considered noise, they are difficult or impossible to control, such as variations in ambient temperature and humidity, vibrations on shop floor…etc. Robustness is related to quality, the more robust a design, process or system, the higher will be the quality of products and service. AGILE MANUFACTURING: This is a term indicating the use of the principles of lean production on a broader scale. It is ensuring flexibility (agility) in the manufacturing enterprise so that it can quickly respond to changes in product variety, demand and customer needs. It can be considered as a quality concept since it aims for customer satisfaction. Agility is achieved with machines and equipment that has built-in flexibility and reconfigurable modular structure. Other contributors to agility are advanced computer hardware & software, reduced changeover time, implementation of advanced communications systems. VALUE ADDED MANUFACTURING: Even though this is not directly related to quality management, it does have indirect effects on quality. We strive to add additional value in our production processes and services. Instead of having your products produced at many locations and suppliers, it is much more economical and better from a quality point of view to have them produced by one or only a few good suppliers. Receiving and then shipping your parts to another plant for nickel plating or anodizing will only result in increasing the chances of quality problems and add to cost. Therefore we strive to perform all the additional processes for your products, so you get a better value for your money and of course better quality due to lower risk of mistakes or damages during packaging, shipping….etc. from plant to plant. AGS-TECH Inc. offers all the quality parts, components, assemblies and finished products you need from a single source. To minimize quality risks we also do the final packaging and labeling of your products if you want it. COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING: You can find out more on this key concept for better quality on our dedicated page by clicking here. CONCURRENT ENGINEERING: This is a systematic approach integrating the design and manufacture of products with the view toward optimizing all elements involved in the life cycle of the products. The main goals of concurrent engineering are to minimize product design and engineering changes, and the time and costs involved in taking the product from design concept to production and introduction of the product into the marketplace. Concurrent engineering does however need top management’s support, have multifunctional and interacting work teams, need to utilize state-of-the-art technologies. Even though this approach is not directly related to quality management, it does indirectly contribute to the quality in a workplace. LEAN MANUFACTURING: You can find out more on this key concept for better quality on our dedicated page by clicking here. FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING: You can find out more on this key concept for better quality on our dedicated page by clicking here. AGS-TECH, Inc. has become a value added reseller of QualityLine production Technologies, Ltd., a high-tech company that has developed an Artificial Intelligence based software solution that automatically integrates with your worldwide manufacturing data and creates an advanced diagnostics analytics for you. 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