| 251 | Using the DNCI mode of Fanuc-0 for continuous machining of large programs Preview: Synopsis: For machining very large programs on a general purpose CNC, the internal part program memory may become a constraint. This is usually the case with CAD generated programs for Die milling where the program size may run into the range of 20-30Mb, which is far beyond the capacity of a standard Fanuc-0 control. To execute such programs the a... (more) Published By: ControlOn Submitted: 06 May,2004 |
| 252 | Laptop Computer Extras for the Mobile Traveler Preview: A laptop computer certainly provides you with an unprecedented level of freedom and mobility away from the office. However there are a few extras you might want to bring along on your laptop travels: Extra 1: portable printer If you travel a lot, you never know when you might need to commit one of your digital documents to paper. Sure, you can ... (more) Published By: John San Filippo Submitted: 10 May,2004 |
| 253 | Cell Phones and Planes: A Bad Mix? Preview: Cell Phones and Planes: A bad mix? If you have spent anytime flying you are aware that the use of cell phones on planes has been taboo. The reason given is that aviation authorities are concerned that cell phone transmissions will somehow interfere with the proper operation of the airplane. The question has always been though, do cell phones re... (more) Published By: Arnie Jacobsen Submitted: 20 May,2004 |
| 254 | Tech-writers – a necessary evil Preview: New to tech-writing, or thinking about starting? The key to success is recognising that tech-writers are a necessary evil. Tech-writers are necessary because someone has to write the user doco. The programmers and managers sure as hell don’t want to. This is actually part of the reason that you’re evil, too. In my experience, most programmers an... (more) Published By: Glenn Murray Submitted: 21 May,2004 |
| 255 | Writing Helpful Help – A Minimalism Checklist Preview: User documentation is all too often written by programmers for programmers. It tends to focus on the product’s features, rather than the user’s tasks. Generally, programmers aren’t in the ideal position to be writing user documentation. They’re too close to the bits and bytes, and they’re too far from the user. To them, what the product can do te... (more) Published By: Glenn Murray Submitted: 21 May,2004 |
| 256 | Mobile Phone Evolution Preview: The pace at which the Mobile Phone has evolved over the last couple of years is truly remarkable. Triband, WAP, personalised Polyphonic Ringtones, Themes, Games, Radios are now merely standard features on a lot of todays compact mobile phones. But what about the future? The developments that are in the pipeline or already on the more expensiv... (more) Published By: Carl Harper Submitted: 24 May,2004 |
| 257 | Customise your Mobile Phone for Free Preview: Hundreds of companies now offer you the ability to pay to download Games, Ringtones, Mobile Phone Wallpapers, Mobile Phone Screensavers, Operator Logos and more to your Mobile Phone. Charges can vary but wherever you purchase them from, the costs will rapidly mount up if you like to update your phone often. There are utilities available via the... (more) Published By: Carl Harper Submitted: 24 May,2004 |
| 258 | eProcurement and Translation Preview: eProcurement and Translation Gavin Wheeldon of Applied Language Solutions Background of eProcurement The world of purchasing took a significant change with the introduction of eProcurement systems. Unbelievable ROI was promised and the whole purchasing world was about to revolutionise, all for a mere few million investment. This would be don... (more) Published By: Gavin Wheeldon Submitted: 26 May,2004 |
| 259 | The face of the Call Center business is changing Preview: Conservative consumers, shifting economic conditions and increasingly competitive business conditions are making it easier than ever to get new customers. These factors are also making it harder than ever to keep your customers. Customer loyalty isn't something easily given, it is something that is earned. The fight for customer loyalty is nothin... (more) Published By: Richard R. Logan Submitted: 27 May,2004 |
| 260 | How Cell Phones Work Preview: Each day thousands of people in the United States purchase cellular phones. At that rate it is likely that someone you know owns a cell phone and uses it on a regular basis. They are such great gadgets - and there are a ton of cool cell phone accessories you can buy to make yours stand out from the crowd. With a cell phone you can talk to almost ... (more) Published By: Levetta Rivera Submitted: 02 June,2004 |
| 261 | Cellular Phone Deals Preview: People are flocking to cell phones these days like bees to honey. The many cellular phone deals being offered by most of the major cellular phone companies are helping to fuel the fire. Many consumers might not have jumped on the cell phone band wagon so fast were it not for the great cellular phone deal they received. Cellular phone deals make... (more) Published By: Levetta Rivera Submitted: 03 June,2004 |
| 262 | Cell Phone Ringtones Preview: If you own a cell phone then you are probably familiar with the term ringtones. A ringtone is the sound or music your cell phone plays to alert you that you have an incoming call. There are several types of ringtones available - polyphonic and monophonic. Monophonic ringtones are tunes that are comprised of a single tone. Polyphonic ringtones are... (more) Published By: Levetta Rivera Submitted: 03 June,2004 |
| 263 | The Cellular Phone Explosion Preview: Cellular phones are big business in the United States and abroad. More than 30,000 people sign up for and start using a cellular phone every day. It's nothing short of amazing how this industry has exploded in such a short period of time. Consumers can't seem to live without their cell phones and the cool accessory gadgets that go with them. As a ... (more) Published By: Levetta Rivera Submitted: 03 June,2004 |
| 264 | Choosing a Business Telephone System Preview: Here are some of the things to consider 1. What is the maximum number of extensions it can handle WITHOUT having to replace the "PBX on the wall"? Check the capacity on the system you are purchasing Do you need a larger system in the range to get maximum capacity stated? Find out at what stage you will need to invest in a bigger box Get t... (more) Published By: Rebecca Ajibade Submitted: 10 June,2004 |
| 265 | Modern Developments in Spinning Preview: Compact Spinning Protruding fibres from the body of yarn, known as hairiness, is a characteristic feature of staple fibre yarns. This gives the yarns and fabrics made from them a softer and comfortable feel. At the same time, hairiness has some undesirable effects as pointed below 1.Full ralisation of strength of fibres is not realised as part o... (more) Published By: http://bala.bravehost.com Submitted: 11 June,2004 |
| 266 | Part Program Selection on a Fanuc Power Mate with a Selector Switch Preview: Synopsis: Fanuc Power Mate (Models D, F) has an option called “Workpiece Number Search”. Using this option, the PMC can initiate the execution of a specified part program. This is especially useful in cases where the Power Mate is used to control special purpose machines that produce a known set of components. Such applications are found in batch ... (more) Published By: ControlOn Submitted: 15 June,2004 |
| 267 | Experience The Difference With DialResults Preview: DialResults Vision Is not only to provide you with a solution for your call center software needs but also predictive dialers that will not only meet your firms specific calling environment, but also to help you get ahead of your competition. Our approach to emerging technology is aggressive which enables us to deliver strong results. Computer T... (more) Published By: Richard Logan Submitted: 19 June,2004 |
| 268 | Time for a World-Class change!! Preview: It is time for the "equal opportunity for all" that technology makes possible!! We should have voice recognition so good by now that the keyboard would have been eliminated completely! Somebody is keeping the general public chained to a Model-T! The super-rich should be compelled to share, not just their surplus $$$ to eliminate poverty [365 of t... (more) Published By: James Sorrell Submitted: 23 June,2004 |
| 269 | Buffer Under-run Protection & Its Value in Duplication Preview: What is it? It is known by many names, "BURN-Proof", "SafeBurn", and "lossless linking" to name but a few. Regardless of the name, they are all buffer under-run prevention strategies. In the dark days of CD-R recording, before we had BURN-Proof and the like, if a drive's on-board buffer became empty, the write would fail leaving an incomplete and... (more) Published By: John McGrath Submitted: 23 June,2004 |
| 270 | Mobile gaming - everything to play for Preview: Chances are that you or someone you know is affected by the mobile gaming virus. There is a lot of it about and developments in technology are helping it to spread like wildfire. Even if you do not consider yourself a gamer you could one day be exposed to its effects. All it takes is a Java-enabled mobile phone and there are already over 150 milli... (more) Published By: Christopher Smith Submitted: 23 June,2004 |