Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Aerospace Sector",
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 Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008 from
Walter GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end
mills".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM provider adds mill-turn centre from
Delcam: "To prove out its new programs on real jobs with real deadlines, Dlcam has added a WFL mill-turn machine with a 3m working capacity to its Tooling Services Division plant".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Dugard
concerning its Five axis machine
- take a look at Five axis machining of aerospace components
which says: "A Hedelius RS 125-K supplied by C Dugard to Oldland CNC Engineering, using five-axis technology, enables machining of larger aluminium and titanium aerospace components".
Take a look also at the news release from Jet Edge, Tight-tolerance cutting for aerospace sector,
as well as Roadshow underlines measurement's importance from GTMA,
and CNC machining centres keep to specifications from Cincinnati Machine.
See also:
Precision engineer invests in portable CMM
(June 2007)
Precision aerospace component manufacturer has invested in a portable CMM to measure components in-situ and avoid the need to re-set machinery
Bridge miller offers affordable 5-axis machining
(June 2007)
The programmable head on a bridge type CNC milling centre gives a subcontractor simultaneous 5-axis machining, using all of the machine's working envelope and at a very affordable price
Metalworking fluids management meets HSE rules
(May 2007)
Metalworking fluids supplier is able provide a service package, which enables users to meet the new HSE Guidelines for management of metalworking fluids
Aerospace thread tapping range extended
(May 2007)
A range of thread tapping tools has been extended to cover a wider range of thread forms and tap types for threading difficult-to-machine, heat-resistant, non-ferrous alloys
Aerospace and defence markets expertise shown
(May 2007)
The UK's largest and broadest-based electronics exhibition, Nepcon, covers from design and materials, through to component sourcing, subassembly manufacture and distribution
Ultrasonics enhance aqueous cleaning performance
(April 2007)
Many manufacturers are moving away from solvent-based cleaning systems towards aqueous alternatives, which can be enhanced by ultrasonic technology
Robotic laser cell welds titanium panels
(April 2007)
A robotic laser welding cell has raised productivity by rapidly laser welding titanium panels used on the leading edges of light aircraft wings for dispensing glycol-based fluid for ice protection
Cost estimation and decision support
(March 2007)
Advanced cost designer tool for parts, process and assembly provides reliable estimates of manufacturing costs and gives guidance on design and producibility issues
Dieless machine forms thin sheet metals
(March 2007)
Designed for rapid prototyping and small batch production a NC incremental forming process rapidly makes complex 3D shapes in thin sheet metal without the expense of costly punches and dies
Subcontractor gains ISO9001 with MAS support
(March 2007)
UK manufacturing advisory service has helped a precision engineering parts maker to acquire ISO9001 certification for the design and manufacture of precision engineered components
Full function 64 bit CAM software
(March 2007)
TopSolid'Cam 2007 offers many new functions for all machining operations to reduce machining times, increase part quality and reduce tool costs
CAM selects the CNC machining process
(March 2007)
CAM software claims to be one of the only CAM solutions able to machine all parts by offering the most suitable machining process - from pilot drilling to simultaneous 5-axis milling and mill-turning
Staff training for aerospace subcontractor
(February 2007)
Almost 50 employees at Burcas have achieved NVQ qualifications in various engineering disciplines with the assistance of assessors and verifiers from Matthew Boulton College in Birmingham
Appointments for automation and robotics company
(February 2007)
Kuka Automation + Robotics has made two new appointments to its UK sales team
CNC lathes investment wins new business
(February 2007)
Investment in two CNC lathes has produced significant business benefits to a subcontractor including the winning of its first contract in the aerospace sector
Multi-axis mill-turn centres lessen set-ups
(February 2007)
Two recently installed multi-axis mill-turn centres at a precision engineering company are being used to machine complex, high-precision parts with fewer set-ups and in less time
Advisory service supports subcontractor's future
(February 2007)
Thanks to support it's received from a UK manufacturing advisory service, an aerospace subcontractor has secured a surer future and is gaining more orders
Composite materials testing for aerospace sector
(February 2007)
Brookhouse says it can better carry out comprehensive testing of both incoming raw material and manufactured composite components with the installation of two additional mechanical test rigs
CNC-controlled universal grinding machine
(February 2007)
A CNC-controlled Hardinge Kellenberger Kel-Viva universal grinding machine is helping precision engineering specialist, Burcas, to increase productivity
New factory for mill/turn subcontract machining
(February 2007)
Kenard Engineering has acquired the freehold of a new 30,000 ft2 factory - double its current factory area at Princes Road, Dartford
Long bed machining centre cuts cycle times 40%
(January 2007)
For aerospace component makers, a 5-axis, long-bed, 90kW/20,000 rev/min machining centre offers high aluminium metal removal rates - reducing cycle times by up to 40%
UK agent set up for Huron 3- and 5-axis millers
(January 2007)
UK and Ireland agent for Huron Graffenstaden CNC 3- and 5-axis milling machines and machining centres is now Fortron UK, which aims to re-establish Huron in the markets
Gaining environmental credentials - support given
(January 2007)
Support from a UK manufacturing advisory service is helping an aerospace subcontractor to gain enviromental credentials - regarded as soon to be compulsory in this sector
Wing skin production tooling contract completed
(January 2007)
A GBP 500,000-plus contract to provide modifications to manufacturing tooling at Airbus UK's wing skin production facility at its North Wales site has been completed
Director for specialist subcontract machinist
(January 2007)
In just over a year of joining Kenard Engineering of Dartford, Kent as northern area sales manager, Neil Ransom has introduced the company to new customers in the oil and gas industry
5-axis CNC routing and trimming machine
(December 2006)
A new 5-axis CNC routing and trimming machine has been installed at Brookhouse to further improve the UK's largest independent composites assembly company's finishing expertise and capabilities
Ultrasonic cleaning machines have track record
(December 2006)
A range of ultrasonic cleaning machines with a proven track record is now being offered by Engis UK to customers across a wide cross section of industries
Design capability expanded at contractor
(November 2006)
Brookhouse has significantly increased its in-house design capacity with the addition of four more Catia seats at its Darwen manufacturing site
Open Minded about Productivity Gains
(October 2006)
Open Mind Works With Seco Tooling
New Project Manager For Brookhouse
(October 2006)
John Sturch has joined Brookhouse, of Darwen, as a project manager responsible for overseeing the work the company is currently involved with in the Airbus A300 and A400 programmes
Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiographic inspection
(October 2006)
GE Inspection Technologies showed two new products from two separate inspection modalities on the GE Aviation stand, B7 in Hall 4, at the Farnborough International Air Show
CAM brings increased machine tool productivity
(October 2006)
The increasing interest in advanced CAM metal cutting software from aerospace manufacturers is highlighted by fast set-ups and increased machine tool productivity that is unrivalled in the industry
Project manager for Airbus projects
(October 2006)
John Sturch has joined Brookhouse, of Darwen, as a project manager responsible for overseeing the work the company is currently involved with in the Airbus A300 and A400 programmes
South African composites engineering extended
(September 2006)
Brookhouse Holdings, UK, and Aerosud, South Africa, are to set up a joint venture, which will significantly enhance and enlarge composites engineering in the aerospace sector in South Africa