Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cutting Cycle",
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 Machining centre turns and mills biker parts from
Hurco Europe, which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Modular machining centres mill at high speeds from
CMS Group (UK): "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".
In August 2007, we covered the news from DP Technology
concerning its ESPRIT 2008 CAM software
- take a look at CAM has improved 3D machining performance
which says: "CAM system for CNC programming of CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM machines now features open pocket milling and expanded CAD to CAM feature exchange".
Take a look also at the news release from PerfectProof Europe NV, Better workflow productivity with ProofMaster,
as well as Time to introduce automatic, in-cycle deburring from Mikron Machining Technology,
and Latest CAM software on show at Westec from EdgeCAM.
See also:
Speed and productivity benefits from CAM software
(March 2007)
Latest EdgeCAM release delivers a wealth of new functionality to support machining on both traditional and latest generation multi-axis machines
Laser cutting work handling is retrofittable
(March 2007)
A retrofittable automatic work handling system automates operation of CNC laser cutting/profiling machines, allowing the user to operate them in 'lights-out' mode
Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining
(January 2007)
A UK aerospace subcontractor has long experience of 5-axis machining and compares 5-axis with 3+2 axis capabilities, focusing on the importance of volumetric accuracy
Sheet metal work CAD/CAM brings economy
(January 2007)
Latest CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications offers greater material utilisation as it can nest components around clamps and provide finer angular orientation of parts
Comparing 5-axis versus 3+2 axis machining
(January 2007)
UK aerospace subcontractor discusses 5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining, and the importance of volumetric accuracy, when machining less complex aluminium components
Carbide-tipped saw halves tube cutting cycle times
(January 2007)
A CNC precision saw cutting with a carbide blade is delivering impressive cost and efficiency savings - and halving tube-cutting cycle times
Machining centre with 5-axis capability
(December 2006)
A steady increase in subcontract work for the medical industry has prompted Caragh Tool and Die to invest in a fifth Hurco machining centre with 5-axis capability
High speed ultrasonic system ensures clean cuts
(November 2006)
A high speed ultrasonic cutting system has replaced a static cutter that would leave the extrusion product with uneven edges and has increased output
Dynamic laser cutters reduce production costs
(November 2006)
A drastic reduction in production costs and times is being achieved with a laser profiling and cutting machine equipped with a highly dynamic, lightweight head
Waterjet profiler offers versatile cutting
(November 2006)
Water jet cutting and profiling machine s ideal for high-production, high-speed cutting, as well as the low production rates and high job variations
Surface mounter is +/- 45 micron place accurate
(November 2006)
A high-reliability surface mounter, which can place components to an accuracy of +/- 45 micron provides a cost-effective pick-and-place system that enables rapid return-on-investment
High-reliability surface mounter
(November 2006)
A new high-reliability surface mounter can place components to an accuracy of +/-45 micron
High-speed machining centre is robotically loaded
(June 2006)
An advanced facility for the manufacture of injection moulds, has a robotically-loaded high-speed machining centre, recently joined by a second, similar model
Saw cuts 70mm diameter bar in under 15s
(May 2006)
A high volume, straight cutting circular sawing system performs rapid, accurate straight cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, with a cutting cycle of under 15s for 70mm diameter bar
CNC slant bed lathe halves machining cycle times
(April 2006)
Replacing a Japanese lathe, a CNC slant bed lathe's rigidity, acceleration, rapid traverse and quick turret indexing has halved cycle times involving a lot of in-cycle threading
Subcontractor adds CNC turning to up capacity
(February 2006)
When a Welsh subcontract machining company wants to extend capacity, it invests in the latest CNC turning centres, lathes and feeding equipment rather than expand working hours or add shifts
Air turbine tools go on show
(November 2005)
The 'Pneumotion - Air at Work' arena of the exhibition on the 15-16th February will address all aspects of machine building, automation and design
Milling head raises flange output four-fold
(September 2005)
International manufacturer of wheels has achieved a four-fold increase in production efficiency using a bespoke, three-way, right-angle head to mill 40 flanges/h instead of 10/h
Circular saw offers 15% higher productivity
(August 2005)
Productivity of a circular saw -for high production cutting-to-length of solids, profiles and tubes in automatic cycle - is said to be at least 15% higher than that of its predecessor
Coupling helps label printer to offer zero error
(August 2005)
Customised coupling and servo drive technology ensure zero positioning error of die cutting and printing stations in the latest high speed label printing system
Kinematic turret drive applied to CNC automatic
(July 2005)
n a twin-turret, twin-opposed-spindle bar automatic, three tools can cut simultaneously and accurately thanks to a 'world-first' use of a kinematic drive to replace turret compound slide
New compact surface mounters
(June 2005)
New compact surface mounters combine speed and accuracy for cost-performance benefits
Lathes offer accuracy, high metal removal rates
(May 2005)
Believed to be highly productive and unmatched in specification at a selling price starting at under GBP 57,000 - CNC lathes demonstrate high levels of metal removal and accuracy
Problematic long job solved in one hit
(May 2005)
Turning long, complex profile components for the ceramics industry previously caused headaches for a machine shop, until a new CNC lathe did the job reliably, and in one-hit
Speed up machining without burning up the unit
(April 2005)
'Super precise' air spindles maintain high speeds and torque under load - with no gears or lubrication - cutting cycle time and downtime, so there are no geared motors that burn up under load
Reduce cutting time for difficult metals by 60%
(April 2005)
Latest bandsaws have drammatically sliced cutting times of slow cutting, difficult metals, such that metals like tool steel can be cut in under 30min instead of 70min
Saw adds greater bundle input
(February 2005)
The Kaltenbach KMR 100 AP high production circular saw has enabled customers to take advantage of the its fast, straight cutting cycle times; less than 15 seconds for a 70mm diameter bar
Cutting cycle times with two-in-one machines
(November 2004)
In the early '90s Stuart Turner pioneered the unmanned running of machine tools as the privately owned pump manufacturer sought to keep pace with the growing demand for its products
Hydraulic parts maker gains 25% machining time
(October 2004)
Australian hydraulic components maker, having acquired up-to-date CAD/CAM system, has realised a 25% increase in available machining time and a 75% reduction in tool changes
Catalogue inlcudes latest solid carbide end mills
(July 2004)
An extensive range of solid carbide end mill tooling is included among a wide variety of new tooling products described in the manufacturer's latest catalogue
High volume circular saw cuts 70mm bar under 15s
(April 2004)
High volume, straight cutting circular sawing system performs rapid, accurate cutting, a full cutting cycle for example, is less than 15 seconds for a 70mm diameter bar
Large carbide-cutting bandsaw lowers cost per cut
(March 2004)
Tungsten carbide tipped bandsawing blades can cut all types of material from aerospace alloys to steel three times faster than conventional bimetal bimetal blades
Bar automatic deploys three tools simultaneously
(February 2004)
Twin-opposed-spindle bar automatic has a novel turret guideway system that is stiffer and gives additional space in the working area allowing three tools to cut simultaneously
High speed circular saws designed for high output
(February 2004)
Two new, high speed, circular sawing machines are aimed at manufacturers requiring high volumes of billets cut to length, weight or volume