Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Aluminium Castings",
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 Automatic bandsaw cuts Al casting runners from
PE-TRA Machines, which we summarised at the time by saying "Special purpose automatic bandsaw is dedicated to the cutting of aluminum runner risers of various aluminum alloy castings used in producing automomotive components".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Rapid prototyping facility for south east from
University of Greenwich: "Businesses can develop new products in days rather than months, thanks to a new service at the University of Greenwich".
In February 2006, we covered the news from CSIRO
concerning its Heat treatment process for diecastings
- take a look at Heat treatment strengthens HP die castings
which says: "A novel heat treatment process provides large strength improvements - up to double strength - and an excellent surface finish for high pressure die castings, without blistering or distortion".
Take a look also at the news release from Gudel UK, Gantry provides precise pallet positioning,
as well as Aerospace parts machine shop replaces solvents from Mecwash Systems,
and Software helps inspect nuclear fusion castings from Delcam.
See also:
M-C selected on cost:specification ratio
(May 2005)
'Specification-to-cost ratio' was the key factor used by a subcontractor to select a larger travelling column machining centre with a view to expanding its markets
FMS investments bring in the customers
(March 2005)
Significant investments in FMS, CNC sheet metal working and CAD/CAM software, have brought a UK subcontractor more work from a wide range of industries
Subcontractor invests GBP 2.5 million in FMS
(August 2004)
A GBP 2.5 million flexible manufacturing system based on five horizontal machining centres with a 72-pallet automation package produces batches down to a few off with short delivery times
News on the Moulding flexibility for aluminium castings from Norse Precision Castings
(June 2004)
The fluidity during moulding of rigid polyurethane offers an infinite choice of shape without compromising style or finish
CNC production lathe spurs model company growth
(March 2004)
Instead of using 'trainer' type lathes, model steam locomotive building company purchased a CNC slant bed production lathe, which proved to be a catalyst for company growth
FMS makes short production runs profitable
(March 2004)
Automotive parts subcontractor invests in flexible manufacturing system to make short production runs profitable and avoid having to hold excessive parts stocks on-site
Large carbide-cutting bandsaw lowers cost per cut
(March 2004)
Tungsten carbide tipped bandsawing blades can cut all types of material from aerospace alloys to steel three times faster than conventional bimetal bimetal blades
News on the Aluminium castings from Norse Precision Castings
(January 2004)
The ability of aluminium to provide adequate strength at a lower weight than ferrous materials was used to good effect on a bell housing that replaced a cast iron housing on cleaning vehicles
HMCs, not VMCs, machine superbike's engine parts
(December 2003)
Departing from its established practices, a UK motorcycle manufacturer has installed eight HMCs to machine engine parts for a 2.3litre high performance model that will hit the roads in 2004
Turret-type VMC matches HMCs' output on some jobs
(October 2003)
turret-type, twin-pallet, vertical machining centre has proven to be as productive on certain jobs as a company's more expensive twin-pallet, horizontal-spindle machining centres
One chuck does the work of many
(September 2003)
Latest chuck developments for automotive use include one that eliminates the requirement to use several different chucks in one operation and one for milling crankshafts
Manufacturing a stylish car with style
(January 2003)
You have to hand it to Jaguar Cars - they have style - and when it comes to employing radical production technology, they have style there too, reports Mike Page
Robots offer casting fettling flexibility
(October 2002)
Tricept robots provide improved parts quality, higher productivity and better working conditions in foundries for cleaning and pre-machining automotive aluminium castings
Five face MC speeds up cylinder head manufacture
(April 2002)
A 5-face machining centre is proving particularly suited to a subcontractor's manufacture of prototype automotive cylinder heads or components with compound angles
Conveyors smooth aluminium castings flow
(April 2002)
A conveyor system designed to improve production facilities for an aluminium foundry enables activities operating at different rates to function at maximum efficiency
Front loaders clean up at diecasting foundry
(February 2002)
While the thorough cleaning of machined parts may not be that high on everyone's list of priorities, it's an essential element of the diecasting manufacturing programme operated in Essex
Fixed angle drilling heads accept tools from ATC
(October 2001)
At Trelleborg Automotive, UK, two Centreline fixed angle drilling heads are helping to ensure a production rate of 40 spacer blocks per hour from a vertical machining centre
Year-old FMS success led to expansion
(August 2001)
Such has been the success of the Mitsubishi flexible manufacturing system installed at Kenard Engineering (Tewkesbury), that the company has added two more machining centres to it
Foundry buys VMC to extend services
(August 2001)
To increase its machining capacity, the 35-employee Sutton Castings recently bought a new Fadal 4525 Performance Line vertical machining centre from Yamazen (UK)