Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Control Software",
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 Software updated for high speed machining centres from
Datron Dynamics, which we summarised at the time by saying "For its high speed machining centres operating with spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rev/min, Datron has released Version 8 of the Windows control software".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release GE CNC units programmed directly onsite from
Fanuc GE CNC UK: "With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining processes".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Lloyd Instruments
concerning its NEXYGENPlus materials test and control software
- take a look at Materials test data exported to SQL database
which says: "An export utility has been added to materials test and control software to allow the automatic export of data from a materials tests run to an SQL database".
Take a look also at the news release from Berkeley Myles Solutions, Production scheduling system is easy to use,
as well as Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM from Datron Dynamics,
and Production control has best materials traceability from Stone Technology.
See also:
CNCs chosen for reliability and spares service
(January 2008)
For automotive production lines machining 15.6litre V8 truck diesel engine components, a Swedish company has selected CNCs on the basis of reliability and spares service
Energy buffer made for servo press machines
(December 2007)
An accumulator module smoothes out power consumption peaks on power presses that use high performance servo motors as ram drives
Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
(December 2007)
Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking
Lasers simplify selective weakening, perforation
(December 2007)
Laser systems offer a more consistent and reliable solution to a wide range of scribing and perforation applications, as they can 'select' a particular film layer(s) to scribe
Vertical machining centre saves the day
(December 2007)
Special SS bar taps components, sourced outside the UK, did not meet quality standards so a UK machine shop, using a vertical machining centre, did the job properly
CNC laser profiling system works 'lights out'
(December 2007)
Sheet metal working subcontractor has added a fifth CNC laser profiling machine with better cutting speeds and sheet loading systems and providing extra flexibility
Production control software manages costs
(December 2007)
A manufacturing and production control system offers faster operation and improved cost control capabilities and an interface to software for estimating, quoting and specifying
CNC miller/borer vertically turns as well
(December 2007)
Described as a 'cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring facility and a 5-axis machining centre' a bed-type machine has a 30kW turning table
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
High-precision laser cuts more productively
(December 2007)
Claimed to be the smallest and lightest CO2 laser on the market, a 4kW model with improved beam quality and stability, can cut sheet metals up to 25mm thick
3D CNC collision check function improved
(November 2007)
Fanuc GE has developed a 3D interference check function, which helps prevent machine collisions for the Series 30i/31i model A CNC controllers and a data exchange is possible with CAD systems
Vertical machining centre has swivelling head
(November 2007)
A 5-axis vertical machining centre features a thermally stabilised head with motor spindle that swivels about the B-axis, while the fifth CNC axis is provided by a horizontal rotary table
Modular machining centres mill at high speeds
(November 2007)
Modular machining centdfes can be built up to 8m by 40m (X and Y axis) to order for machining large aluminium or composite components in the aerospace, automotive and marine industries
Automation control software aids logistics control
(October 2007)
Autologic Systems has supplied its Demo3D software to Dematic, helping the company to develop equipment layouts, visualize product flows, and understand overall system operation
Automated, in-line, x-ray inspection and QC
(October 2007)
Automated, in-line, x-ray inspection, measurement and QC is possible with a system from 3DX-Ray that links directly into most factory SCADA or SPC systems
Hydraulic technology for model testing in Norway
(October 2007)
Moog Controls has recently supplied advanced hydraulic technology to Marintek, a Norwegian Marine Technology Research Institute, located in Trondheim, Norway
Cranes and hoists for engine plant
(October 2007)
Productivity at an Italian engine plant has been boosted with customised cranes and hoists from Konecranes
Water jet cutting control runs on 'Vista' system
(September 2007)
Manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting and profiling machines claims to be the first to release control software that runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system
CNCs manage 5-axis free-form machining
(September 2007)
High-performance CNC controllers introduced at EMO 2007 are able to precisely interpolate axis movements required for 5-axis machining even for free formed surfaces
Linear air bearing stage has active preload
(September 2007)
A linear air bearing stage has active preload for excellent positioning performance and has friction free mechanics, motor and encoder that provide a practically unlimited working life
News on the NEXYGENPlus test and control software from Lloyd Instruments
(September 2007)
Latest test and control software for a range of materials testers now includes Word report writer, enhancements to the tear and peel tests and friction tests and enhancement of results display
Production control software is SAP-endorsed
(August 2007)
Production scheduling and control 'Production Execution 1.0' software has received 'SAP xApps Certified - Powered by SAP NetWeaver' status and is now SAP-endorsed business software
Laser scanning and inspection service opened
(August 2007)
Global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services has recently opened a laser scanning and inspection service bureau in the Netherlands
Laser scanner checks complex mouldings
(August 2007)
User of spray painting on plastics injection moulded parts with complex shapes and freeform surfaces will use a very fast laser scanning system to improve the quality inspection
Automation firm adds materials handling division
(July 2007)
Manufacturer of electrical drives and automation controls, Siemens Automation and Drives, has set up a materials handling division intended for logistics, airports and reclamation/recycling sectors
Laser markes give permanent coding
(July 2007)
Laser markers provide fast, permanent, coding and marking on engineering components and are readily programmable for many different marking configurations
Machine replaces manual aircraft panel inspection
(July 2007)
A machine that checks the profile and hole positions in sheet aluminium components to within +/-25 microns has replaced the slow and inaccurate inspection of flat components visually in foil lofts
Dosing equipment for filling oil and lubricants
(June 2007)
Alentec and Orion has introduced electronically-controlled dosing equipment for filling oil, lubricant and similar liquids for industrial and engineering applications
Process control software can increase profit
(June 2007)
Geometric Process Control technology from Curvaceous Software provides a way to analyse process control, production control and alarm management
IsaGraf chosen for Kingfisher Plus+
(June 2007)
Using Isagraf 5, Kingfisher Plus+ RTU users will have the ability to use the IEC 61499 standard to create distributed control applications
Standalone wireless sensor networks
(May 2007)
SensiNet Services Gateway provides data access and external communications for SensiNet
Fraction collector ideal for HPLC applications
(May 2007)
The Gilson PREPFC Fraction Collector (Ethernet) with PREPFC Control Software is available from Anachem
Jobshop meets reliability criteria
(May 2007)
Stringent quality and reliability demands to be met at PPS using Jobshop planning system
News on the CNC Machine Control software from Tormach, LLC
(May 2007)
Precise computerised cutting technology now available to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses