Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Conversion",
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 Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive from
Anilam, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Metrology software made for portable CMM arms from
Faro UK: "Metrology software for portable coordinate measuring arms can easily change/convert between different measurement units or coordinate systems".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Bowers Metrology UK
concerning its CV-600 Bench Hardness Tester
- take a look at Universal hardness tester speeds throughput
which says: "Precision engineering company is using a universal hardness tester, which it said is easy to use, fast and accurate and has removed any potential for production bottle-necks".
Take a look also at the news release from FARO Technologies, Metrology software made for portable CMM arms,
as well as Screw jack systems reduce can washing hours from Power Jacks,
and Enterprise cost management software introduced from aPriori.
See also:
Microcontrollers bring functional enhancements
(December 2007)
A total of eight Microcontroller models featuring a 50MHz maximum operating frequency, 50MIPS performance, and comprehensive on-chip peripheral functions
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
Machining centre turns and mills biker parts
(December 2007)
BFO Motorcycles in the UK plans to build 100 motor cycle conversion kits and to mill the components, the company acquired a vertical machining centre with an easily programmable control
Management software optimises production
(November 2007)
A global packaging company has chosen production management software to optimise manufacturing operations and support global growth
Lean thinking improves printer efficiency
(November 2007)
'Lean' offers exactly what it implies - a healthy, efficient approach to industry that carries no fat, no baggage and Nick Scott describes 'lean' applied in printer manufacture
Large display HMI panel is a wide communicator
(November 2007)
Two RS232 and two RS485 ports allow an operator interface panel, with a large 15in display, to communicate with virtually any serial device in the plant
Multi-channel source/measure unit is speedy
(October 2007)
A multi-channel source/measure unit from Yokogawa, the GS820, is a programmable DC voltage and current generator capable of high-speed and highly accurate voltage and current measurement
Mould surfaces made more durable
(September 2007)
Aluminium is used as a replacement for expensive steel tools using patented chrome-free Keronite technology, improving durability and surface release properties
Precision measuring instruments ranges extended
(September 2007)
Two additions to a range of measuring instruments includes a digital inclinometer for angle measurement and electronic micrometers featuring smart inductive sensor technology
Aluminium tools reduce volume moulding costs
(September 2007)
Plasma electrolytic oxidation enables aluminium to be used as a replacement for expensive steel tools by improving the durability and the release properties of the surface
Machining centre completely machines gear shafts
(September 2007)
Machining centre completely machines utility vehicle gear shafts - including main shaft, countershaft and input shaft - up to 140mm diameter by 770mm long faster than expected
Laser profiling machine trebles capacity
(August 2007)
A UK sheet metal working subcontractor has acquired a CNC laser cutting and profiling machine to treble capacity and reduce programming time and increase productivity
Extruded plastics pipe sizes changed without stop
(August 2007)
A system for inline, 'press button' pipe dimension change on plastics extrusion machines now processes PVC pipe as well as polyolefin pipe without stopping production
With CNC mill-turn centres, reliability counts
(August 2007)
No matter how good a CNC mill-turn centre is, in production a key requirement is reliability, and if the machine can not meet that, it is time to change said a subcontractor
Co-injection blow-molding introduced
(August 2007)
Co-injection blow-molding process enables crystal-clear, virtually unbreakable polycarbonate resins to be integrated with traditional barrier materials for healthcare packaging applications
Advanced digital micrometers are easy to use
(August 2007)
Advanced, high quality, digital micrometers - in sizes 0-300mm/0-12in - have a balanced form featuring tapered bow frames with tactile insulated grips, to aid comfort and ease of use
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
Air mist spray cooling ups slab cast quality
(July 2007)
Steel slab continuous caster is now producing higher quality steel grades since its cooling system was converted from conventional water feed into air mist spray cooling
Blacking pocess works at room temperature
(July 2007)
A room-temperature blacking product is a non-hazardous, easy to use, quick and cost-effective process for blacking machined components - either in a small or automatic blacking system
Temperature sensor for oil or hydraulic lines
(June 2007)
IFM Electronic has developed the type TA temperature sensor which can be used in oil or hydraulic lines of stationary applications but also in mobile vehicles and small pipes where space is limited
DAQ unit interfaces with pressure scanner
(June 2007)
Calibration Dynamics has designed a miniaturised Ethernet-based data acquisition unit, the GLE/SmartZOC-100, which can be interfaced with a pressure scanner
Longer bearing life needs whole life consideration
(June 2007)
Adrian Menzies of Revolvo discusses how reducing downtime due to bearing failure requires an approach where whole life costs are paramount
Miniature pressure scanning for wind tunnels
(June 2007)
Calibration Dynamics has announced Scanivalve's miniature pressure scanning devices for use with wind tunnel instrumentation and test equipment
RTM composites moulding simulated effectively
(June 2007)
Software to simulate composites part manufacturing based on resin transfer moulding (RTM) and vacuum-assisted RTM will optimise thermal management of thick parts
Lasers work and split brittle materials
(June 2007)
Among various solid state laser developments to be shown at LASER 2007 is a thermal laser beam separation process to split brittle materials such as glass, ceramics and semiconductors
Organic nanodispersion firm uses particle analyser
(June 2007)
Iota NanoSolutions Limited, a specialist in the formation of nanodispersions of organics, has found Malvern Instruments' Zetasizer Nano particle analyser an essential piece of equipment
Colour standardisation and management exhibit
(June 2007)
Alwan Colour Expertise will be showcasing their colour standardisation and management solutions at FESPA 2007 in Hall 25 - J2115
Sanchem coating system deal for Europe
(June 2007)
Houghton Europe enter agreement with Sanchem to sell chrome free conversion coating systems in Europe
Die Cutter Driven Forward
(June 2007)
Simotion D445 increases label die cutting precision and reliability at Rotoflex
Safety standard of LEDs in North America
(May 2007)
Underwriters Laboratories, a product safety certification organisation, is developing a safety standard for light emitting diodes in North America
Critical business e-mail archiving
(May 2007)
Aegis Media to handle over 4 millian incoming messages a month using Enterprise Archive from Zantaz
Modelling and simulation productivity
(May 2007)
Matrixx 8.0 enables model comparison providing users with easy way to identify changes between different versions of the same model
Aluminium conversion coating is chrome-free
(May 2007)
Iridite NCP is believed to be the first chrome-free conversion coating for aluminium to be approved and listed in the EU Qualified Products List for the MIL-DTL-5541F specification
UV disinfection for bottles
(May 2007)
Medium pressure ultraviolet (UV) water disinfection systems from Aquionics' British sister company are helping a number of bottled water producers