Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "316 Stainless Steel",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs from
Matsuura Machinery, which we summarised at the time by saying "Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centre saves the day from
Dugard: "Special SS bar taps components, sourced outside the UK, did not meet quality standards so a UK machine shop, using a vertical machining centre, did the job properly".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Turck
concerning its M8 miniature picoprox sensors
- take a look at Sensors have 6mm range on ferrous, NF metals
which says: "Miniature sensors to provide compact housings with sensing distances that far exceed ferrite core sensors, especially while sensing non-ferrous metals".
Take a look also at the news release from Hydramotion, On-line viscometer improves quality control,
as well as CNC converts maintenance shop into factory from XYZ Machine Tools,
and Hygienic cylinder resists wash-downs from Bosch Rexroth.
See also:
Mill-turn centre does jobs in one set-up
(August 2007)
A mill-turning centre with a sub-spindle has taken multi-operational work away from a conventional CNC lathe and machining centres to finish jobs complete in a single set-up, said a subcontractor
Tablet/capsule weight sorters improved
(August 2007)
A touch screen control panel and a new design of hopper have improved the use and application of versatile, multipurpose tablet/capsule weight sorters for the pharmaceutical industry
UK CNC automatics agent reports high sales
(August 2007)
Following appointment as the Miyano CNC automatic lathe sales agent for the North of England and Scotland in 2006, Bewley and Co has reported exceptional levels of sales
Four and six flute rippers raise SS tool life
(August 2007)
Try machining stainless steels for the first time and tooling problems arise, but a machine shop found that using four and six flute TiAlN coated rippers increased tool life by at least 50%
Capsule/tablet weight sorter for clinical trials
(June 2007)
CI Electronics has delivered a SADE SP Benchtop capsule/tablet weight sorter to Industria Farmaceutica Serono for the preparation of clinical trial supplies
Tablet weight sorter checks medical chewing gum
(June 2007)
Fertin Pharma has purchased a a SADE SP Benchtop tablet/capsule weight sorter from CI Electronics to check its medical chewing gum is within tolerance
Vortex shedding flowmeter for robotic machinery
(May 2007)
Universal Flow Monitors has introduced upgrades to the CoolPoint vortex shedding flowmeters for improved flow accuracy, increased turndown and response-rate adjustability
Milling cutters quadruple feeds in tough SS
(May 2007)
Changing milling cutters enabled a subcontractor to quadruple feed rates in machining flame-cut duplex centrifugal component, which in turn significantly enhanced productivity
Rigid CNC turning centre takes heavier cuts
(May 2007)
The rigid nature of a CNC turning centre and the power available for the driven tooling has enabled a subcontractor to reduce cycle times on many parts by taking heavier cuts
'One-hit' machining of complex components
(May 2007)
Unicut Precision has won a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies that caused concern even to the supplier of the machines on which the parts would be processed
Coriolis mass flow meter range at exhibition
(May 2007)
Bell Flow Systems will be launching a range of Coriolis mass flow meters, suitable for measuring a variety of liquids including aggressive and contaminated media, at Total Processing and Packaging
Hydraulic valves and systems investment
(March 2007)
International Motion Control (IMC) is to invest two million pounds at its Midlands based manufacturing facility
SS fastener joins composite materials
(March 2007)
A high-performance, stainless steel fastener for composite materials has a simple, strong design and provides a rapid and efficient fastening point anywhere in a structure
One-hit machining on complex components
(February 2007)
'One-hit' single machining cycles on very complex components has won Unicut Precision a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies
Process viscometers certified for combustible dust
(February 2007)
Hydramotion's Intrinsically Safe XL7-15x series process viscometers are now available certified to ATEX Ex II 1GD for use in hazardous atmospheres
3A-authorized sanitary vortex flowmeters
(February 2007)
Invensys has introduced a line of 3A-authorized sanitary vortex flowmeters for use in pharmaceutical applications
One-hit mill/turn cycles produce marine valve
(December 2006)
An important turn-key project to produce special development marine valve blocks out of 316 stainless steel with a three micron final bore tolerance has been completed by Rodmatic Hytek of Reading
Stainless light duty spring claw fastener
(December 2006)
Manufacturer of the world's largest range of over-centre fasteners, Redditch-based Protex Fasteners is launching 316 stainless steel ranges of its 27-633 light duty spring claw fastener
CNC machine tools bring in precision manufacturing
(November 2006)
CNC machine tools propelled a company from a subcontractor of manually machined parts to one capable of producing very high precision, repeatable components
Valves and pneumatic parts listed on Web site
(November 2006)
Redesigned Web site features a database-driven product listing for 316 stainless steel valves, pneumatic cylinders, manifold control valves, pneumatic valves and much more
BigHead's multi-head Auto Welder is 'unique'
(October 2006)
The manufacture of BigHead fasteners depends on the ability to weld a thin, large-diameter metal head to a stud or collar, at a strength equal to that of the metal of which it's made
Centrifugal evaporation systems offer resistance
(October 2006)
Genevac offers a wide range of centrifugal evaporation systems designed to provide high reliability, top performance and resistance to the most common solvents and acids
Fieldbus Device Coupler Works in Hazardous Areas
(October 2006)
TG300 Trunkguard Device Couplers are ATEX-certified for use in Flameproof Zone 1 and 2 Locations
Minifast explosion-proof feed-through receptacles
(September 2006)
Turck has introduced new 7/8-16UN minifast explosion-proof feed-through receptacles
Print reports directly with weigh sorter
(September 2006)
CI Electronics has launched the new SADE SP100 tablet/capsule weight sorter that offers improved accuracy, plus a facility for printing reports directly without having to connect a PC
Locking springs apply high forces
(August 2006)
With a body diameter range of 28-40mm, locking springs are capable of achieving up to 2500N and can be built to order in any stroke length between 100-500mm (up to 250mm for SS rod)
Multi-purpose fastener used in metals, composites
(July 2006)
A 20mm diameter head on the latest BigHead fastener has produces a true multi-purpose fastening - available in mild or 316 stainless steel - for use in composites and metal fabrications
Weight sorting and sample checkweighing
(July 2006)
The versatile new Sade SP Benchtop from CI Electronics offers both weight sorting and sample checkweighing modes of operation, making it ideal for use in research and development laboratories
Precision subcontractor's sales rise again
(July 2006)
June was another record month for precision subcontractor Unicut Precision bringing sales for the first half of 2006 almost 13% higher than its record turnover in 2005
Weighing samples of tablets and capsules
(June 2006)
The QM-4Bm is designed for use in production plants for weighing samples of tablets and capsules regularly taken from a production line and calculating statistical data
CNC sliding head auto cuts connector shell time
(June 2006)
Stainless steel plug shells for connectors are being machined 30% on a twin-spindle CNC sliding-head lathe followed by a single shaping operation - eventually to be incorporated in the cycle
Handwheel-operated valves position indicator
(June 2006)
Valve-control specialist Netherlocks has developed a product that provides a completely reliable indication of the position of all handwheel-operated valves
Backwashing bag type fluid filter
(June 2006)
Rosedale Products has developed a backwashing bag type fluid filter in which pressurised air can be released into the inside of the filter bag in the opposite direction to the normal filtering flow
3/2-way pilot valves include high flow versions
(May 2006)
Asco/Joucomatic has announced that it has expanded the scope of its Series 327 3/2-way pilot valves to include 1/4' and 1/2' high flow (Kv 1.5) versions