Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Control",
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 Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table from
Cincinnati Machine, which we summarised at the time by saying "A 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining centre has spindle speeds up to 20,000 rev/min and can machine parts up to 400mm diameter and 300mm high with a tilt capability up to 150
deg".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Horizontal machining centre has twin spindles from
Emag UK: "To minimises costs in the high-productivity machining of steel and cast iron workpieces, a twin-spindle hoizontal machining centre is designed for 3- and 4-axis production work".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Unimatic Engineers
concerning its EuroMod CNC machine range
- take a look at Low-cost units bring CNC capabilities to all users
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Cincinnati Machine, Vertical machining centre is high speed,
as well as Turning centres have longer machine beds from Haas Automation,
and Laser interferometer upgrades calibration service from Renishaw.
See also:
Turning centre's tooling position raises accuracy
(August 2007)
Turning centre's tooling is positioned very closely to the workpiece, so tools travel a shorter distance to the part, so increasing rigidity and removing potential deviation in cutting tool accuracy
Linear encoders enliven vertical boring mills
(August 2007)
Retrofitting linear encoders to the older vertical boring mills/vertical turning lathes reduces scrap and rework rates by improving machgining accuracy and repeatability
Vertical machining centres take heavy loads
(July 2007)
Cincinnati Machine exhibits at EMO 2007 will include vertical machining centes equipped for 5-axis and five-sides machining of workpieces up to 10,000kg
Automatic quality monitoring for CNC probes
(June 2007)
Manufacturing software specialist Seiki Systems has developed a software which allows automatic quality monitoring for Renishaw's probes
Laser cutting product line enhanced
(June 2007)
Orion CO2 laser cutting machine portfolio enhanced with new features
Modular grinders chase crankshaft pins
(May 2007)
Modular cylindrical grinding machines, which can be built for crankshafts up to 6m long, use pin-chasing process to machine to high accuracy and best surface finish
Rotary and linear machining systems are accurate
(May 2007)
Complex features in fuel injection components can be incorporated into a single highly repetitive automated cycle including the generation under CNC of profiles and internal recesses
Power collet chucks help automate CNC lathes
(May 2007)
Self-contained power collet chucks have a built-in air cylinder making them ideal for automating CNC lathes and converting manually operated chucks to a power chucking
Rebuilt vertical turning lathe is robust
(May 2007)
To machine its larger impellers, a company decided to seek out a high quality used vertical turning lathe and have it rebuilt and retrofitted with an up-to-date CNC system
Modules build machining/production centres
(May 2007)
From a standard range of modules - light aluminium structural elements and a range of attachments for machining, cutting and welding - a bespoke machining/production centre can be specified
Five-axis VMC reduces job times by up to 50%
(May 2007)
After selecting a 5-axis vertical machining centre from a 'shortlist' of three, a motorsport subcontract machinist reported reduction in machining operations and up to 50% reduction in job times
CNC lathes range includes mill/turn centres
(May 2007)
For most machining applications, a UK company offers CNC lathes ranging from 3-axis machines to mill/turn centres with Y-axis, 'combination' manual/CNC lathes and vertical machining centres
CNCs, DROs give easy students' programming
(April 2007)
A university engineering department didn't want students spending hours lwriting programs, so it sought machine tool control systems that allowed quick and easy programs development
CNC plasma-arc profiler has quick set-up
(March 2007)
UK stainless steel stockholder has acquired a CNC plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine based on its quick set-up times that can be achieved and its fast traverse and cutting speeds
Linear scales, digital readouts, rotary encoders
(February 2007)
Accurate Measurement Systems, a Heidenhein agent for aftermarket installation of Linear Scales, Digital Readouts, Rotary Encoders and CNC control systems, has a web presence
Refurbished plasma-arc cutter has latest CNC
(February 2007)
Refurbished plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine has all mechanical bearings, control panels, co-ordinate drive mechanisms, cutters, posts and gas hoses replaced, and latest CNC retrofitted
Vertical submicron CNC honing system
(February 2007)
Sunnen's SV-1005 series vertical CNC honing system is now available with an integrated air gaging system to provide closed-loop control of tool size, along with downloadable SPC data
CAD/CAM combined with 5-axis machining centre
(January 2007)
Latest CAD/CAM software and a Mikron 5-axismachining centre demonstrated how high specification motorsport components can be taken from concept to the final product at AutoSport 2007
More features in CNC make use easier
(January 2007)
Added to an existing CNC are an adaptive feed rate control, global programming settings and expansion of the DXF converter to improve ease of operation
Laser combines manual and CNC welding
(January 2007)
Universal welding laser can be operated as an ergonomically optimized manual welding laser; as a deposit welding laser with joystick or as a high-precision CNC system
Compact 'smart' motor offers more torque
(November 2006)
Compact, user-friendly motion control system achieves a higher energy density as well as better efficiency that results in more torque capacity in the same physical package size
All-electric CNC tube bender minimises wastage
(November 2006)
A sixth all-electric CNC tube bending machine delivered to an automotive exhaust manufacturer is helping reduce the wastage of valuable stainless steel tube at the point of cut-off
5-axis CAD/CAMspeeds machine tool set-ups
(November 2006)
A 5-axis CAD/CAM system provides UK manufacturers and ithe Motorsport industry with faster machine tool set-ups and increased productivity
HyperMILL in pole position for autoSport
(November 2006)
At AutoSport 2007 Open Mind Technologies will be demonstrating its technology leading 5-axis CAD/CAM system hyperMILL
Waterjet profiler offers versatile cutting
(November 2006)
Water jet cutting and profiling machine s ideal for high-production, high-speed cutting, as well as the low production rates and high job variations
Challenging the preconceptions about engineering
(October 2006)
The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association along with many organisations takes a 'hands-on' approach in getting young people to think about how things are made and work
DRO and CNC control systems on show at event
(October 2006)
ACI (UK) will be displaying a comprehensive array of its world-leading CNC and DRO systems at Productivity Partnerships, 14-16 November at 600 Centre, Shepshed
Open Minded about Productivity Gains
(October 2006)
Open Mind Works With Seco Tooling
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
Water jet cutting machines are getting larger
(September 2006)
Much larger water jet cutting machines are in demand, such as a profiling machine of 4m x 18m long, which is to be supplied to a German rolling mill, and another operating at a sheet steel mill
CNC option on VMC helps user diversify
(September 2006)
The option to fit Heidenhain's TNC i530 CNC control to Yamazaki Mazak's VCN 510C vertical machining centres has proved highly beneficial to Newcastle Tool and Gauge's drive to diversification
Rotary transfer machine has more tools
(September 2006)
A machining spindle unit that can change up to four tools automatically within a production cycle has expanded the number of tools carried on a 12 station rotary transfer machine
Universal welding laser is manual or CNC
(September 2006)
With one universal operating concept, universal welding laser operates as a manual welding laser; as a deposit welding laser with joystick or as a high-precision CNC system
World CNC market to reach US$4.6 billion
(September 2006)
The worldwide market for CNCs is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 0.9% - it was US$4.45 billion in 2005 and is forecasted to exceed US$4.60 billion in 2010