Mortise and tenon joints have been in existence for thousands of years to join pieces of wood together, mainly when adjoining pieces that meet at right angles. The basic type consists of a mortise hole and a tenon tongue, though there are many variations of the type of joint. mortise and tenon joi

Chisels are wedged hand tools with a shaped cutting edge on the end of their blade. It is used for carving and cutting hard materials like wood, stone, and metal. They are used by hand, struck with a mallet, or by mechanical power The chisel is one of the most essential hand tools in a woodworking

A nail gun, also known as a nailer, is a power tool that drives nails into wood or other materials quickly and efficiently, using compressed air, electricity, or even gas as a power source. In this reading, we’ll explore what a nail gun is, its function, diagram, types, and benefits. Let’s get sta

Chip formation is the process in which material is mechanically removed from a workpiece during cutting operations, creating chips. These chips can be classified into different types based on their characteristics, including continuous, discontinuous, and continuous with a built-up edge. In this r

A saw is a common cutting tool in the construction and building industries. This tool cuts wood, metal, plastic, and concrete. Saw blades have teeth intended to cut different materials. The handle or frame holds the blade securely while cutting. Saws cut lumber for framing, trim doors and windows,

A material known as plywood is created by adhering thin “plies” or layers of wood veneer together while rotating the wood grain of the neighboring layers by up to 90 degrees. It belongs to the family of produced boards, which also includes particleboard, oriented strand board, and medium-density f

Do you have a woodworking shop or are you a DIYer like me? It makes sense to spend money on tools that work well for construction and repairs. It’s not the best idea to staff your shop with specialists who are just good at one job. A circular saw is a motorized hand tool that can often handle task

For those do-it-yourself repairs, anyone with a workshop or well-stocked tool shed needs to keep a cordless drill available. It is a crucial tool for any job involving home renovation and an important component of a suitable toolbox. You should utilize the best cordless drill you can if you have h

Regular tools may not always be sufficient. To save the day, specialized ones must be brought in. For instance, a standard drill might not be able to enter into small spaces or operate effectively at odd angles. A cordless 90 drill will come in useful in this situation. DIYers probably don’t use r

Any contractor or carpenter understands the importance of having one or two high-quality saws on hand to produce accurate cuts for woodworking projects. Choosing the appropriate saw for the task can mean the difference between damaging an expensive piece of high-quality lumber and successfully fin

Firmware version 2023.0 includes a long-awaited OPC UA Client component. The PLCnext Info center includes a good technical reference for this feature. This tutorial is a step-by-step guide showing how to configure the OPC UA client in a PLCnext Control device so that it exchanges data with an OPC

As an example, lets take the PLCnext Control AXC F 2125 from Phonix Contact, which is based on the ARM Cortex-A9 processor and has an IEC 61131 runtime system. Cnspec is an open source tool that offers different options for scanning the Linux-based PLCnext Control to detect old firmware and misc

CHARX Control is built on the PLCNext Linux platform, similar to a PLCNext Controller. It features hardware specifications including an ARM Cortex-A7 processor, 512MB RAM, and 8GB flash storage (with 5GB of free space). The example provided is specifically based on a CHARX Control SEC-3050,

How to install Node-RED in PLCnext with Podman Since firmware 2023.0, Podman (https://podman.io/) has been installed on the PLCnext operating system. Podman fulfills the same function as Docker. This implementation guarantees a simpler Node-RED installation for the end user. IMPORTANT: Due to the

Todays landscape of applications in the manufacturing industries are divided into a rigid hierarchy. Starting from Management using ERP systems to planning systems using MES to supervision systems using SCADA down to control systems realized with PLCs and field systems at the very bottom.

Last month, google announced a rebranding/renaming of TensorFlow Lite to LiteRT (Link to article). It will now form part of their revamped attempt for trying to stay relevant in the Edge computation paradigm with Google AI Edge. I had already made available TensorFlow Lite (together with numpy a

I was asked quite frequently how a PDF report with process data from the PLC program can be created with PLCnext. An easy way is to use a Python script which collects process data via the REST API and creates the PDF on the device. The creation of the script is triggered by a function block in I

Crickets Automation is proud to present its scada/webHmi xvision.IOT solution running on Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext. xVision IOT is an innovative solution for Industry 4.0 that allows you to enhance ehmi interface on PLCnext and integrate new native drivers to connect your machines and devi

📌 Author(s): Roman Mayer, Markus Hoser 📌 Company: maku engineering GmbH 📌 Contact: rommayer@maku-engineering.com, marhoser@maku-engineering.com 📌 Technologies: MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, Phoenix Contact PLCnext, Siemens Drives, Peter Corke’s Robotic Toolbox Motivation: Why Teach-Free P

The following information serves both as an update and an expansion to this post from 2022. The approach works the same for the AXC F 2152 and the AXC F 3152, the difference resides on how to install the required libraries. IMPORTANT: The approach has been tested and seen working for FW 20