Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Machines",
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 storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries from
Friedrich Remmert, which we summarised at the time by saying "Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM and nesting programs CNC punching from
Jetcam International: "CAD/CAM and nesting software programs all CNC punching and profiling machines and has been optimised to to further improve the cutting path in complex nests".
In January 2008, we covered the news from 600 Group
concerning its Machine tools at MACH 2008
- take a look at CNC turning centres machine in one set-up
which says: "To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling".
Take a look also at the news release from Trumpf, CNC punching, laser cutting, bending demonstrated,
as well as Vertical machining centres precisely cut Inconel from 600 Centre,
and Manual/CNC machine tools are simple to use from XYZ Machine Tools.
See also:
CAM speeds race car parts machining
(January 2008)
Brazilian stock car racing team has acquired latest CAM for machining suspension, engine, transmission and steering components more quickly
Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear'
(December 2007)
If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained
Specialised drills save machining costs
(November 2007)
Six drilling developments shown by Kennametal at EMO 2007, included hole making in SS and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers, deep-hole drilling and a modular drilling system, reports Mike Page
Explosive dust extraction costs cut 50%
(November 2007)
As well as cutting an estimated cost of explosive dust extraction by over 50%, a precision engineering company was able to improve its aluminium parts deburring station atmosphere
Inexpensive CNC woodworker starts business
(November 2007)
Low cost CNC woodworking machine accurately duplicates a CAD program in much less time than someone working by hand - an advantage which helped start up a business
CNC data transfer software raises productivity
(November 2007)
Standard software for CNC data transfer, product data and document management as well as the machine data collection, is being used by a prominent German machine tool builder
Increasing aerospace manufacturing productivity
(November 2007)
An investment in equipment and Dassault Systemes V5 3D technology increased CAV Aerospace productivity and and efficiency in design and manufacturing, reports Nick Lerner
CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types
(October 2007)
UK machining subcontractor has purchased its first CNC sliding head automatic lathe, which will replace three existing cam-operated automatic lathes in machining complex work
Vices provide accuracy for 5-axis machining
(October 2007)
Hilma SCS120 and SCS80 vices from Roemheld provide accuracy for Hemlock Engineering when machining on their fast 5-axis milling machines
Sliding headstock mill-turn centre acquired
(October 2007)
A new Sigma 20 CNC sliding headstock mill-turn centre from Tornos to has been acquired by a clockmaker to manufacture a host of tiny components for its intricate timepiece mechanisms
CNC machine tools for training
(October 2007)
XYZ Machine Tools has supplied three new CNC machines tools to Sunderland Engineering Training Association for the apprentice training requirements of local engineering and manufacturing companies
Changing production standardised on CNC machines
(September 2007)
Changing production over from single customised to volume-customised bikes introduced CNC machin tools but using similar programs and standardising on tool libraries from machine to machine
UK subcontractor buys two CNC automatics at EMO
(September 2007)
Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
(September 2007)
Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users
Teach-in control simplifies lathe operation
(September 2007)
A teach-in control system for electronic lathes brings simplicity and ease of programming and/or operation in combination with high-performance operating software
CNC converts maintenance shop into factory
(September 2007)
Investment of over GBP 200,000 in new CNC machine tools has added a successful and expanding subcontract operation onto a well established maintenance workshop service
UK CNC lathe factory restructured
(September 2007)
Colchester-Harrison has restructured its lathe plant to meet rising order books for its CNC range of Tornado mill/turn centres and Alpha combination lathes
Manual shopfloor progress chasing computerised
(September 2007)
Hydraulics manufacturer relates how it used to take 30 min to progress chase a job - until a scheduling system was introduced and integrated with existing MRP and networkd manufacturing system
Unmanned CNC machining wins back orders
(August 2007)
Although a precision machining firm had lost work to the Far East and Eastern Europe, investment highly automated 24h unmanned CNC machining is winning UK business back
Simulation software supports mill-turn centres
(August 2007)
Simulation software supports mill-turn centres and is able to synchronise dual turret operation, constant surface speed turning and lathe tool inserts and 3D toolholders
Turned parts company grows by one-third
(August 2007)
A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004
Coordinate measurement relies on good software
(August 2007)
Jon Hobden looks at the development of Coordinate Measuring Machines and the importance of finding the right CMM software for a given application
Pattern maker rises to general engineering
(July 2007)
An aggressive and forward looking strategy of engineering development and company acquisition has established an integrated engineering group covering design and development through to production
CNC punching CAM stores tooling geometry
(July 2007)
For CNC punching, heet metal working subcontractor has standardised on one CAM system that stores tooling data on geometry, not the nest, so changes are reflected across all nests instantly
CNC machine tools Open Day scheduled
(July 2007)
Having already penetrated various engineering markets with its manual/CNC lathes and milling/machining centres, XYZ Machine Tools will be demonstrating bridge-type millers at its Open Days
Water jet cutting gains new software
(July 2007)
Manufacturer of CNC water jet cutting machines, Omax, will add the JETCAM's Expert CADCAM automatic nesting software to its existing range of software packages
One CAM programs a variety of CNC punch presses
(July 2007)
Running a variety of CNC punch presses, a punch/laser press and adding on a new machine has not posed any problems or interruptions using just one CAM system
Automated CNC laser profiling releases skills
(July 2007)
A subcontract sheet metal working company raised its turnover 40% in 12 months and saught a CNC laser cutting and profiling cell to raise capacity and redeploy skilled labour
Vision robotic system aids food industry
(July 2007)
Robotics grant to be used for improvements in vision systems for Kuka robot technology in pork product manufacturing and distribution
High precision indexer is high speed
(July 2007)
A high-speed rotary indexing unit offers high precision positioning with accurate repeatability for positioning parts on CNC milling machines and machining centres
CAM provider opens Czech training facility
(June 2007)
Technology Training Centre in the Czech Republic will provide industry with advanced CAM technical support and services for manufacturing complex parts
600 group controls Toyoda machine tool spares
(June 2007)
Toyoda-Mitsui Seiki machine tool spares and service is now the responsibility of the 600 Group - the group's 600 Centre also markets the machine tools in the UK
HMC minimises valve machining operations
(June 2007)
It now only takes one CNC machining cycle to carry out almost all the machining operations on valve bodies at a precision engineering company using an OKK 4-axis CNC horizontal machining centre
CNC profiling corner slowdown improved
(May 2007)
A CAD/CAM and nesting software system for use with all CNC punching and profiling machines now includes expanded profiling corner slowdown capabilities