Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Ballscrew",
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 Heavy-duty plate saw cuts tool steel quickly from
Kasto, which we summarised at the time by saying "A heavy-duty, CNC vertical bandsaw for cutting billets, plates, square or flat materials up to 1060 x 2060mm in section can cross-cutting 'difficult' metals as titanium, Hastelloy and Inconel".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Larger VMC has 50 taper spindle from
Yamazaki Mazak UK: "In response to market demand, including mould and die makers, a machine tool builder has introduced a larger vertical machining centre with a 50 taper spindle".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Machining developments
- take a look at Machine tools take the lead - for now
which says: "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than catching up, writes Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Leader CNC, CNC turning centre loads bar or components,
as well as Deep draw press is technically advanced from Beckwood Press Company,
and Ballscrews made available within days from Marchant Dice.
See also:
Ballscrew maker opens extended factory
(December 2007)
Manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, August Steinmeyer, has added 43,000ft2 to its plant to allay workflow problems, which had resulted from a double figure percentage growth
Multi-axis carbon fibre laying machine developed
(November 2007)
A multi-axis robotic carbon fibre tow laying machine, opeating at up to 8m/s, will dramatically accelerate production, improve strength and reduce waste
Low-cost units bring CNC capabilities to all users
(November 2007)
A high specification, low cost CNC 3-axis machine, beginning at under GBP 7,000, can perform routing and engraving, drilling and milling, dosing and sign making, prototyping and modelling
Ballscrew manufacturer sets up UK company
(November 2007)
Ballscrew manufacturer August Steinmeyer has set up a 'sister' company in the UK, having seen UK turnover grow 60% since a subsidiary was established one year ago
Some bearing developments reviewed
(November 2007)
All engineers, whether in production, design or process industries, should keep a watch on bearing developments, as their reliability can determine plant efficency, writes Mike Page
VMC offers thermal stability for precision
(September 2007)
A high-performance vertical machining centre provides the accuracy, rigidity and thermal stability required for high-precision work, using massive cast-iron construction
Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic?
(September 2007)
One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and 'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page
Linear motors used in machine tools
(September 2007)
In many types of production machine tools, linear motor drives have replaced ballscrews to power and position machining tables or machining heads writes Mike Page
Precision translation stage has high speed
(August 2007)
The palm-top-sized precision translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics and speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price
Horizontal machining centre loading simplified
(August 2007)
A horizontal machining centre has an efficient positive 180 deg rotating pallet change system that provides convenient pallet accessibility for simplified work loading
Robotic honing has automatic bore sizing
(August 2007)
A vertical CNC honing system designed for automatic precision sizing and finishing of deep bores up to 200mm diameter features robotic part loading offers variety of bore-diameter gaging systems
Horizontal machining centres are very dynamic
(July 2007)
Built for the production machining of non-ferrous metals, cast irons or hardened steels, Heller's MCi dynamic horizontal machining centres have increased acceleration and precise positioning accuracy
Heavy handling, and pick and place linear motion
(June 2007)
HepcoMotion has developed the Hepco HDS range of linear motion solutions for heavy handling and pick and place applications
Miniature ballscrews and linear stages on show
(June 2007)
Steinmeyer UK, a manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, will be exhibiting miniature ballscrews and linear stages at MEDTEC Ireland to be held in Galway
VMC with advanced CNC saves 40% on machining
(June 2007)
Using a vertical machining centre's 15,000 rev/min spindle and the advanced look ahead features on its CNC, a company is realising 40% savings machining 3D profiles in advanced alloys
Electric cylinder provides enhanced performance
(June 2007)
Parker Electromechanical has produced the ETV100 actuator suitable for materials handling and feed duties, testing equipment, pick-and-place tasks, as well as valve/flap actuation
Direct-drive linear motor shrinks pick-and-place
(June 2007)
Copley Motion Systems' STB11 motors are direct-drive linear motors which combine a slim form factor with high speed and 25g acceleration
Diagnosis and maintenance of machine tools
(May 2007)
Rockwell Automation has introduced the QC10 ballbar which gives maintenance technicians a tool for assessing the dynamic motion and positioning precision of machine tools and production machinery
Rack and pinion technology is making a comeback
(May 2007)
Micromech has developed the Alpha gearhead solution which combines a rack and pinion with the company's planetary allowing feed rates of 60m/min with acceleration rates of 5 m/s/s
Vertical machining centre has acceleration of 2G
(May 2007)
The new C Dugard agency for Akira-Seiki vertical machining centres will include one of the fastest rapid traverse rates of 96 m/min available on a vertical machining centre with an acceleration of 2G
Linear actuator is ideal for assembly
(April 2007)
Schaeffler UK has introduced a linear actuator with a linear ball bearing guideway and ballscrew drive that is ideal for automation, handling, assembly and sheet metal forming applications
Modular system and actuators for diabetics
(April 2007)
Bosch Rexroth has supplied the Northern Ireland Regional Medical Physics Department with aluminium components and linear ballscrew actuators to build mobile diabetic retinopathy-screening units
Miniature linear motor for pick-and-place systems
(April 2007)
Copley Controls has introduced the ServoTube small-silhouette STB11 linear motor, a miniature direct-drive linear motor which reduces space requirements in pick-and-place systems
Vertical machining centre has geared head
(April 2007)
To maximise productivity when milling and drilling from a 22kW, 6,000 rev/min ZF geared headstock design, a vertical machining centre has high rigidity and high lateral stiffness in its structure
Incorrectly-sized servos could cost industry dear
(April 2007)
Kalko has set up a company, Servo Sizing Solutions, which offers consultancy and training in sizing and selecting the optimum servo drive components for an application
Ultra slim linear actuators are highly compact
(March 2007)
Copley Controls broadened its line of direct drive ServoTube linear actuators with the highly compact Model STA11
Anti-friction guidance system prevents jamming
(March 2007)
A major machine builder has recently re-specified HepcoMotion having opted for a cheaper alternative but found that the slide system failed when the machine jammed
Ballscrew with high rigidity in catalogue
(March 2007)
Manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, August Steinmeyer, has introduced its ballscrew design ETA+ to the UK market
High load capacity ballscrews from 50mm to 125mm
(March 2007)
High load capacity ballscrews from SKF provide dependable and cost-effective solutions in a wide range of linear motion applications, with nominal diameters from 50mm to 125mm
UK machine tool firm to sell plasma-arc profilers
(March 2007)
Turkish manufacturer of CNC plasma-arc cutting and profiling machines, Baykal, has appointed Press and Shear as sole UK agent, a company already selling Baykal's press brakes
Ballscrew company appoints UK sales manager
(March 2007)
A German manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, August Steinmeyer, has appointed George Partington as UK sales manager in what it regards as an important market
Miniature and standard ballscrews presented
(February 2007)
The Machine Building show saw the range of high quality miniature (3mm-16mm diameter) and standard size (16mm-125mm diameter) ballscrews from Steinmeyer presented
Automatic bandsaw streamlines steel stockholding
(February 2007)
To make sawing more efficient, a 1,500 tonnes/month steel stockholding facility has installed its first automatic bandsaw, which is proving to be twice as fast as a manually-operated one
Direct-drive positioning tables are rugged
(February 2007)
Aerotech's ALS5000 series linear stages are rugged and sealed, combining direct-drive motor technology and linear motion guide bearings