Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Systems",
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 Machine tool CNC needs no experience to use from
Acu-Rite, which we summarised at the time by saying "Believed to be one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available, machine tool control features a conversational system that requires no CNC experience and can be used as a DRO or a CNC".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive from
Anilam: "Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Emag UK
concerning its BA 321 horizontal machining centre
- take a look at Horizontal machining centre has twin spindles
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Hardinge Machine Tools, Rotary indexer takes heavier loads,
as well as Machine tool control range exhibited from Heidenhain (GB),
and Low-cost units bring CNC capabilities to all users from Unimatic Engineers.
See also:
Thread milling software eliminates 'guesswork'
(November 2007)
Software is designed to quickly provide thread milling users with accurate and correct tool selection as well as the appropriate machining data and G Code programs for all popular CNC systems
Manual turret miller has powerful CNC too
(August 2007)
Low-cost, high specification turret mills, offering manual and CNC operation, make use of, it is claimed, one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available - with powerful functionality
News on the Encoders, CNC systems from Heidenhain (GB)
(July 2007)
To show the difference in resulting machining accuracy between using and not using linear encoders will be the main feature of Heidenhain's demonstrations at EMO 2007
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
(June 2007)
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming
DRO and CNC systems firm joins GTMA
(June 2007)
Regarding the UK's GTMA as 'one of our most proactive trade associations', measurement and control company, ACI (UK), has taken up membership of the Association
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
Measurement and control firm ups sales 43%
(January 2007)
Sales of Acu-Rite and Anilam CNC products achieved a rise of 43% during 2006 and ACI (UK) reports a quarterly average growth of some 6%
Web site for DRO and CNC systems upgraded
(December 2006)
Measurement and control specialist has redesigned and revamped its Anilam website to offer users easier and faster access to comprehensive information about its DRO and CNC systems
Big sales for DRO and CNC systems
(October 2006)
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) has recorded impressive increases in sales volumes for its range of Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics Quadra-Chek DRO and CNC systems
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
Production/toolroom grinding made much easier
(September 2006)
Combination of latest CNC systems and user-friendly software enable the latest CNc surface grinding machine to raise accuracy as well as achieve faster set-ups and change-overs
Programming a sliding head lathe is 50% quicker
(August 2006)
Contact machining company said it is able o program a Star CNC sliding-head lathe on the shop floor in half the time that it takes to program other makes of CNC sliding head automatics
Measurement and control product sales increase
(August 2006)
A combination of successful measurement and control product launches and an effective network of distributors and resale partners have generated increased half-year sales for ACI (UK)
CNC systems handle complex 5-axis machining
(August 2006)
With 5-axis, spindle and ancillary motion control involved, a CNC and drive package had to be very adaptable to numerous short runs, varying sizes, extremely tight tolerances and tool handling
Precision grinding of complex parts simplified
(June 2006)
Combining GE-Fanuc Touchscreen technology with Jones and Shipman's advanced Grinding and Dressing software suite provides precision grinding of complex shapes, angles, radii and surfaces
CNC data code loader, is portable
(May 2006)
One portable CNC data code loader, designed for all types of CNCs, performs the functions previously covered by a PC or a laptop computer to store and edit CNC code externally
Extra large lathes have latest CNC systems
(March 2006)
With five models and various bed lengths offered, 'extra large' capacity straight bed CNC lathes can be supplied with Siemens 810D conversational Shopturn CNC or Fanuc Oi TC CNC
CNC systems supplier moves UK office
(March 2006)
GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK has moved into state-of-the-art offices on the outskirts of Northampton and has excellent facilities for presentation and training and renewal parts storage
CNC systems offered from entry-level to 5-axis
(March 2006)
CNC hardware and software enhancements offer machine tool users higher performance, easier operation, increased precision and improved productivity - backed by retrofitting advice at MACH
Compact, rigid VMC offers high production
(October 2005)
High-rigidity, high production machining are done all within a compact footprint of a user-friendly vertical machining centre designed to maximise shop floor space
Advanced CNC has improved cycles
(October 2005)
Advanced conversational/shop-floor programming features the Mazatrol CNC, to which cycles have been added or improved, such as simultaneous machining of two components
Scotmech to sell Anilam DROs and CNCs in Scotland
(October 2005)
ACI (UK) has extended its business partnership with Scotmech Engineering by appointing the company the official sales and service dealer in Scotland for Anilam digital readouts and CNC systems
How aircraft design may affect machine tools
(October 2005)
Changes in the way future aircraft may be designed may well begin to affect future demand for machine tools, reports Mike Page in the second part of a paper presented at a MANTYS public session
Car progress sets future machine tool need
(September 2005)
Ongoing automotive power train, systems and structural materials and components developments may result in a future decline in demand for metal cutting machine tools, reports Mike Page
Surface/profile grinder worked manually or CNC
(September 2005)
Surface and profile toolroom grinder that offers CNC and manual operation will precision grind complex shapes, angles, radii and ultra flat surfaces quickly and easily
News on the M700 series CNC systems from HK Technologies
(July 2005)
CNC system combines the latest RISC CPU with high efficiency ASICs and optical servo communications to provide ultra fast, high accuracy machining
Anilam CNCs continue with Semco VMCs
(July 2005)
Following the merger of the Semco machine tool operation with Ajax Machine Tools, the Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC system will continue to be supplied with Semco VMCs
CNC lathe has large spindle bore
(June 2005)
A large spindle bore variant has been introduced to the Victor 2-axis CNC range of lathes that have chuck sizes of 150 and 200mm respectively
Digital readout sales to machine tool firm boom
(June 2005)
Bouyed by an order for 33 Anilam digital readouts (DROs), ACI (UK) has reported that over the past 12 months it has supplied a total of 100 Anilam DROs to Gate Machinery International
ACI (Europe) changes name to ACI (UK)
(May 2005)
Effective from 28 February 2005, measurement and control specialist ACI (Europe) changed its name to ACI (UK) as a commercial formality
CNC-machine tool partnership is paying off
(May 2005)
Value-for-money high performance Richmond-Anilam package is enjoying 'substantial' success in both production and toolroom applications, in terms of performance, specification, features and price
News on the Retrofit CNC systems from DC Services
(April 2005)
Ideal for upgrading the vast number of first-generation CNC metalforming machines in the UK, whose controls have become obsolete, is a range of lower-cost controls with many features
Multi-axis CNC cuts programming time by up to 50%
(March 2005)
Free CD details the features and benefits of the Anilam 6000M multi-axis CNC - capable of reducing programing time by up to 50% - 'the complete digital solution' for milling machines and VMCs
CNC partnership works well in VMC market
(December 2004)
The partnership agreement between measurement and control group ACI Europe and leading machine tool supplier 600 Centre, is proving a clear winner in the highly competitive VMC marketplace