Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Machine Tool",
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 Time to buy the latest CNC machine tools from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "This year may be the right time to visit some of the six European machine tool and manufacturing exhibitions and invest in the latest cost cutting technology, writes
Mike Page".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centres cut patterns from
Haas Automation: "Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Mori Seiki UK
- take a look at EMO 2007 brings CNC machine tool sales
which says: "Mori Seiki UK reports significant CNC machine tool sales from the 2700m2 stand at EMO 2007 and advises a second showing of the latest machines in Paris, France, in November".
Take a look also at the news release from Eley Metrology, Optical tool pre-setter measures within seconds,
as well as CNC machine tool builders European sales up 45% from Haas Automation,
and Heller expands UK CNC machine tool building plant from Heller Machine Tools.
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Pallet system allows unmanned machining
(October 2007)
A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system
Best first year engineering apprentice announced
(September 2007)
UK subcontractor is developing its apprenticeship programme and one of its first year apprentices recently won the 'RB Organics Cup for Best First Year Apprentice' award
CNC machine tool simulation saves time
(September 2007)
Latest software releases in machine tool simulation and collision detection technology offers advanced and flexible systems that can be customised to suit any application
CNC machine tool choice wins success
(September 2007)
A UK company identified a niche market for a well-specified machine shop that was flexible enough to meet turnaround times of say, two days, for low volume precision parts
Drilling - why use up too much time?
(August 2007)
According to a leading cutting tool supplier, some 36% of machining hours in Europe are spent in making holes, maybe not all shops are aware of the benefits of carbide tooling, writes Mike Page
CNC machining programs analysed thoroughly
(July 2007)
Latest version of CGTech's VERICUT software gives NC programmers more tools to analyze their CNC machining process, such as navigating backwards from the last NC program line simulated
Control deburring, reduce machining costs 30%
(July 2007)
Automated deburring processes increase quality, tighten tolerances and eliminate damage and substantially reduce costs - by as much as up to 30%
Drills produce 30x diameter deep holes
(June 2007)
By introducing a 30x diameter drill range a company has eliminated the need for dedicated deep-hole drilling machine tools and the need for using specialist sub-contractors
CNC machine tool open house gains GBP1.6m orders
(June 2007)
During the recent open house event to celebrate its 50th anniversary, UK machine tools supplier and manufacturer, Geo Kingsbury, took orders for high value machine tools worth GBP 1.6 million
CNC turning centre scored on speed, accuracy
(June 2007)
When an oil and gas sector subcontractor decided to invest in additional turning capability it sought a CNC turning centre that was powerful and fast, accurate, versatile and reliable
Investment brings seal making in-house
(May 2007)
Supplier of standard and customised seals has purchsed a CNC Seal-Master machine tool so it can offer a full range of standard seals up to 600mm outside diameter and made 'in-house'
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei award
(May 2007)
Designed for unmanned operation over extended periods, a cell with a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent correct workpiece orientation robot has won the Nikkei Manufacturing Award
Gantry boosts CNC machine tool productivity
(April 2007)
An ntegrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk workpieces raises productivity of many CNC lathes, grinders, rolling equipment and machining centres
Cutting tools firm opens training academy
(April 2007)
To further enhance technical sales support, tooling company WNT recently opened a Tooling Academy located in Reutte, Austria at the headquarters of its parent company Ceratizit
CNC machine tool investment wins orders
(April 2007)
In taking a calculated risk and investing heavily in high-technology CNC machine tools oil and gas components supplier is proving that anything is possible and the rewards are out there
Precision optics grinder covers spheres, aspheres
(April 2007)
A versatile CNC machine tool that is adaptable to turning as well as grinding is tooled for grinding spheres and aspheres in BK7 optical glass
Router machine tools covered by agreement
(March 2007)
CNC Machine Tools has entered an agreement with British manufacturer of CNC router machine tools, Pacer Systems
UK subcontractor to expand CNC machine tool park
(March 2007)
Having to increase its manufacturing capacity, a subcontractor has invested GBP 250,000 in CNC lathes and a vertical machining centre to meet growing oil/gas/subsea components demand
News on the WorkNC, WorkNC-CAD and TNB CNC machine tool from Sescoi International
(March 2007)
Helicopter maker's skills centre is using CAD/CAM that gives a close link between the software and the machine tool and a reliable toolpath with clear collision control and display capabilities
AC servo motors reach landmark
(March 2007)
More than 7 million AC Servo motors have been produced by Fanuc and GE Fanuc and the company anticipates that the 8 millionth motor will be produced within a couple of months
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
News on the CNC machine tool orders - XYZ Machine Tools from XYZ Machine Tools
(January 2007)
At the UK's recent Autosport show, orders were placed on the stand of XYZ Machine Tools for a 'mini-mill' compact vertical machining centre and a combination lathe
CNC machine tool builder aids autosport firms
(January 2007)
UK CNC machine tool company has developed close associations with autosport suppliers and teams in aiding them to making manufacturing lead times as short as possible
CNC machine tools complete in one set-up
(January 2007)
A range of multi-tasking CNC machine tools are designed to machine complex components in one set-up and will be shown at the UK's forthcoming Southern Manufacturing 2007 show
News on the CNC machine tools - Haas Automation from Haas Automation
(January 2007)
With CNC machine tool production of more than 12,500 units - up almost 25% over 2005 - Haas Automation reports that 2006 was its most productive year
UK CNC machine tool distributor has record sales
(January 2007)
Confident about its future UK success in 2007, Mills Manufacturing Technology delivered more than 300 Doosan Daewoo CNC machine tools valued in excess of GBP 30 million
Large CNC lathes boost machining capabilities
(October 2006)
Large lathes designed for heavy duty machining applications deliver exceptional performance (even during interrupted cutting operations) - and provide unrivalled accuracy
EDM automation raises moulds throughput
(October 2006)
Automating EDM processes will mean a mould maker can increase productivity and work throughput, running machines continuously and unattended - overnight and at the weekends
Advanced CNC millers improve mould flexibility
(September 2006)
A UK injection mould tool specialist has recently invested in a high-speed milling machine and a high-performance milling machine to increase capacity and overall manufacturing flexibility
Advancing precision motor sport machining
(September 2006)
Precision component manufacturer for motor sports has has recently made significant investments in CNC machine tools - including two vertical machining centres and a precision lathe
Machine tool spindle maker appoints distributor
(September 2006)
Dynomax, a manufacturer of precision spindles for metal cutting applications, has appointed sales representative in North and South Carolina, USA, A and D Machine Tool Services
UK CNC machine tool group opens Chinese office
(September 2006)
The UK's 600 Group - builder and distributor of CNC machine tools - is opening an office in China, responsible for promoting sales throughout the substantial Far Eastern market
Schott Systeme Showcase 5 Axis Machining at AMB
(September 2006)
As part of the AMB exhibition in Stuttgart on 19th - 23rd September, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme will be showcasing some of their latest 5 Axis simultaneous milling techniques
CNC horizontal miller/borers machine tough metals
(September 2006)
An investment in two horizontal milling and boring machines provide a subcontract engineering company with excellent machining capabilities even when cutting hard and difficult materials