Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Barfeed",
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 CNC turning centre parts collected automatically from
Hydrafeed, which we summarised at the time by saying "A patented part accumulator system gathers parts automatically allowing the turning centre to run unmanned for extended periods whilst eliminating part damage".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC turning and mill-turn machines updated from
DMG (UK): "Latest universal turning and mill/turning machines offer up to 25% performance improvement, when compared with the last generation, while work area visibility has been improved".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Kitagawa Europe
concerning its IEMCA short bar feeders
- take a look at Compact bar feeder fits restricted spaces
which says: "Three recently updated models of bar feeders include a compact design that handles bar of 5-51mm diameter and up to 2080mm long for use in restricted spaces".
Take a look also at the news release from Yamazaki Mazak UK, Turning centre cuts two parts in one,
as well as Mill-turn centre does jobs in one set-up from Colchester-Harrison,
and Servo-driven barfeed is smooth and accurate from Leader CNC.
See also:
CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal
(June 2007)
Pump manufacturer is making maximum use of automation to maintain competitiveness, and said a CNC sliding head mill/turn centre fits exactly into what the company is trying to achieve
Bar fed rotary transfer challenges CNC automatics
(May 2007)
A 12-station multi-axis rotary transfer machine accepts bar stock up to 60mm diameter to provide a six-face component machining capability as an alternative to CNC automatic lathes
Refurbishment programme for multi-auto lathes
(April 2007)
Rodmatic Multico of Reading has contracted Machine Tool Spares to overhaul and refurbish its 37 Wickman multi-spindle automatic lathes, resulting in savings on cycle time
Heavy duty CNC lathe has high torque
(April 2007)
A heavy duty, 26kW, CNC two-axis lathe offers high torque through ZF two-speed gearbox, and can be maximised at just 250 rev/min
Mill/turn centre combines three ops into one
(April 2007)
Mill/turn centre can machine off-centre features, keyways, flats and contoured milled surfaces as well as perform helical milling and has combined thee operations into one
CNC sliding head automatic cuts cycle times
(January 2007)
A multi-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe has cut cycle times by an average of 40% in comparison with those achieved using its existing 'conventional' CNC lathes, said subcontractor
Auto-lathe tooling firm to introduce fast drills
(December 2006)
As well as showing a quick-change pre-settable tooling program, Floyd Automatic Tooling will introduce the revolutionary, from under 1 to 4mm drills - the 'Crazy Drill' range - to the UK market
CNC sliding headstock lathe wins new business
(November 2006)
CNC sliding headstock lathe has produced cost savings of up to GBP 9/component and helped win an overseas contract for a manufacturer of laser-based and other instrumental devices
Internally cooled small drills go on show
(October 2006)
With increasingly intricate manufacturing, the market trend is moving in the direction of small hole drilling, and small, internally-cooled drills offer many benefits, to be shown in Dublin
Quick-change pre-settable tooling speeds set-up
(September 2006)
A range of quick-change pre-settable tooling enables a range of insert holders of either pre-set or fixed length type and often with an increased number of tools to be used on a machine
UK automatic lathe tooling business expands
(May 2006)
Enjoying a significant sales growth, Floyd Automatic Tooling of Hertfordshire, UK, has expanded its team with the introduction of new internal sales engineer Russell Layton
CNC turning machines can perform splining
(February 2006)
A provider of tooling systems for CNC sliding head turning machines and the more specialised CNC turning centres has recently added a splining tool which has increased productivity considerably
Turning centre raises productivity 30-50%
(February 2006)
A twin turret, twin spindle turning centre has helped an UK aerospace subcontractor to improve its machining productivity by an average of 30%, and up to a staggering 50% on many components
CNC sliding head auto allows faster response
(January 2006)
Latest generation sliding head CNC automatic lathe will be a subcontractor's first step to expand its fast response high precision production service into the small part turn/mill sector
Achieving productive 'one-hit' machining
(January 2006)
Twin-spindle twin-turret CNC lathe fitted with a robot part-loading system has transformed a general subcontractor into a world-leading brand in the mountain bike aftermarket
Post-EMO machine tool event attracted 730
(December 2005)
Post-EMO event at Mazak's European headquarters attracted 730 visitors from the UK and 13 countries across Europe - from France to the Baltic States - to see 17 CNC machine tools in action
CNC automatic has fast set-up for small batches
(November 2005)
A subcontract machine shop had machine tools for batches of 500 - plus, but changing market conditions encouraged it to seek a CNC automatic lathe capable of producing small batches efficiently
CNC lathe designed for high metal removal
(October 2005)
A massive high grade SG iron casting and optimal chip clearance provides the basis for high level of swarf removal on the latest CNC lathe with a cutting diameter of 450mm
Inventors familiarise quickly with CNC turning
(October 2005)
Machining of Locking Wheel Nut Remover parts is carried out by a 3-axis turning centre by its inventors who had had no previous knowledge of CNC machining technology
Massive slant bed CNC lathe has high output
(September 2005)
Using a massive cast iron 45 deg slant bed with optimal chip clearance ensures that a CNC lathe, with choice of main spindle drives, produces a high level of swarf removal capability
Servo barfeed has under 3 min set-up time
(August 2005)
Barfeed uses a fully electric servo driven magazine to provide fast and easy handling, which is demonstrated with its remarkable set-up times of less than three minutes
Turning centre's CNC drives barfeed, cuts set-up
(June 2005)
Because a turning centre has its barfeed totally integrated with its CNC system, from which it is programmed, the result is optimised job changeover routines and reduced set-up times
Adding value by process integration
(March 2005)
With such a wide variety of machines available, users can specify anything from the entry level model to a machine that has two spindles, two turrets and automation systems
Multi-axis machining gives maximum flexibility
(January 2005)
Multi-axis mill-turn lathes and machining centres give the autosport sector the means of producing one-offs/prototypes or small batches of complex components from exotic materials
Cutting cycle times with two-in-one machines
(November 2004)
In the early '90s Stuart Turner pioneered the unmanned running of machine tools as the privately owned pump manufacturer sought to keep pace with the growing demand for its products
Fast response CNC machining operates on 24h basis
(June 2004)
Set up with a GBP 500,000 investment budget CNC machine shop is structured to provide a round-the-clock fast response CNC machining service
Barfeed manufacturer says show was most successful
(April 2004)
Hydrafeed, the UK's sole Barfeed manufacturer reported their most successful MACH show ever, having received orders for 12 Multifeed units and orders for Bar Suport Units and other products
Powered tooling and two Y-axis cross feeds scored
(April 2004)
In a subcontrator's view, its latest mill/turn centre stands out for its powered tooling ability to mill and drill and in particular, through the added flexibility from its two Y-axis cross feeds
Bar feeder interfaces with any CNC lathe make
(February 2004)
Designed to feed full length bars for long periods under lights out unmanned production, a full length bar feeder can be interfaced to any make of sliding head and fixed head CNC lathe
Holding a special form thread within microns in SS
(December 2003)
There is a small threaded SS part made at CAM-C Engineering that would worry the life out of lathe setters and inspection unless the most suitable CNC lathe could be identified to do the job
Enhanced Multifeed Short CNC Magazine Barfeed
(October 2003)
The Multifeed Short CNC Magazine Barfeed is manufactured in the UK by Hydrafeed and is one of the most popular models on the market
Device unloads long parts through second spindle
(September 2003)
Bar device efficiently unloads components that are too long to be caught in standard parts catchers, but require removal through the bore of the secondary spindle in twin spindle CNC lathes
High production circular saw makes quality cuts
(September 2003)
Fully automatic high production sawing machine, with a carbide and high speed steel circular saw, offers three-axis CNC and vibration damping for quality cuts
CNC servo magazine barfeed fits any CNC lathe
(April 2003)
Short CNC servo magazine barfeed can be interfaced to any make of CNC lathe, and can feed bars up to 80mm diameter, up to 1800mm long, and incorporates the latest type of servomotor and servo control