Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cutting Metal",
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 Wireless probing controls chassis production from
Renishaw, which we summarised at the time by saying "A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC machine tool builders European sales up 45% from
Haas Automation: "Nearly 170,000 visitors attended the EMO 2007 exhibition and Haas Automation Europe, showing 30 CNC machine tools, said it had sold 555 units - up 45% against 2006".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Jetcam International
concerning its JETCAM Expert 1 CAD and CAM
- take a look at CAD/CAM choice offered local language support
which says: "Dutch sheet metal working subcontractor used an extensive selection process to choose a CAD/CAM system that was more efficient, easy to use and offered local language support".
Take a look also at the news release from Kingsbury Machine Tools, Subcontractor adds on 5-axis die machining,
as well as Advanced toolholders extend tool lives from Schunk Intec,
and Machining centre uses two, not eight, set-ups from DMG (UK).
See also:
Providing CNC/automation for engineering students
(April 2007)
Computer-controlled equipment achieves a high degree of accuracy and finish in a short time and gives the students a greater sense of satisfaction with their work at all levels of competence
Manual/CNC turret miller improves output
(November 2006)
Machining for pumps was done on an old manual vertical miller, said a young subcontractor, who recently transferred the work to a new, more productive, CNC turret miller
Machining centre designed to 3D-mill graphite
(August 2006)
Machining centre, especially designed for machining graphite, has a polymer concrete base for extra stability, reduced vibration and reduced thermal shift for machining complex 3D forms
Metal cutting/grinding lubricant is water-soluable
(July 2006)
A water-soluable metal cutting lubricant is suitable for use with all types of materials, ranging from commonly-used steels to exotic metals and carbides, using grinding as well metal cutting
CNC lathes' controls have enhanced simulation
(June 2006)
Latest CNC lathes feature Fanuc OiTC conversational programming based control which includes enhanced 3D graphics simulation and are an ideal platform for novice operators to program
Four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit
(May 2006)
Metabo has introduced a four-piece 18 V cordless combination kit, which includes a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and flashlight
Powerful CAM makes the most of machining
(March 2006)
Machining subcontractor uses powerful CAM software to maximise production from its twin-turret turning centre, integrated turning and machining centre and its 5-axis VMCs
HMC builder offers fixture design/build service
(March 2006)
Renowned for its simultaneous engineering expertise, Heller Machine Tools is one of few UK machining centre builders able to provide a fixture design and build service using its own engineers
Tool presetter has digital camera system
(February 2006)
Tool presetting machine has a novel ground granite construction, full colour LCD touch screen digital camera system and provides rapid manual positioning and automatic tool measurement as standard
Cordless saw has tool-free blade change
(February 2006)
Cordless reciprocating saw features a fast blade changing system, delivers 0-2,700 strokes/min, with a stroke length of 1in and features a tool-less adjustable depth stop
Twin-pallet HMC kept machining work in-house
(December 2005)
When a broadcasting equipment components supplier had to meet a dramatic surge in orders, the choice to keep the work in-house centred on the acquisition of a twin-pallet horizontal machining centre
CAD/CAM system keeps mould maker ahead
(October 2005)
CAD/CAM system is the key to removing the variables that could lead to misunderstandings and mistakes; enabling a mould maker to make components right first time
Grand Prix engine maker finds best 5-axis CAM
(January 2005)
Although a a race engine maker had machining centres with continuous five-axis machining capability, its existing CAM could not cope, so an alternative system was installed
CNC machine tool agent invests GBP 2m in machines
(November 2004)
Leading CNC machine tool specialist Yamazen (UK) has moved from its old Kingston-upon-Thames base to brand new, hi-tech facilities in Leatherhead - an investment of some GBP 2m
Regular ballbar 'medicals' keeps machines in trim
(September 2004)
Monitoring machine capability with a ballbar test has proved crucial to a successful machining sub-contractor that specialises in the pharmaceutical and aerospace industries
Open House focusses on high productivity
(April 2004)
High productivity solutions targeted directly at subcontract and small part machinists, mould and die, 5-axis aerospace, autosport and automotive sectors will be the theme of an Open House
VMC configured to subcontractor's need
(January 2004)
Key criteria in a subcontractor's view for efficient machining were, accuracy, robustness, reliability and an ability to be flexible - which it found in a modularly configurable VMC
Teenager becomes youngest Tornado user
(July 2003)
At the end of last year Timothy Bittleston bought a second-hand Tornado 110 slant bed CNC lathe for GBP 25,000 and became the youngest user at 19 years old, said Colchester
Lubricant change boosts Formula One machine shop
(February 2003)
Following change of cutting lubricants supplier, a Formula One machine shop said metalcutting had become much cleaner and misting and foaming problems had been eliminated
Narrow footprint twin spindle M-C doubles output
(December 2002)
Productivity is doubled and costs almost halved by the new, true twin spindle horizontal machining centres that can operate on two separate fixtures simultaneously
Knowledge-based software streamlines moulds
(September 2002)
A precision mould tools maker has realised significant productivity gains and streamlined its mould tool manufacturing thanks to the use of knowledge-based software
CAM software brings machining back in house
(October 2001)
Following installation of Open Mind's hyperMILL CAM software, TVR has rapidly learned how to take full advantage of its facilities for machining a wide range of geometric forms
Multi-jaw vice startles with productivity gains
(August 2001)
A multi-jaw vice system improve the workholding capacity of vertical and horizontal machining centres, milling machines and surface grinders
Haas HMC and Renishaw NC1 laser benefit subby
(March 2001)
Since the first purchase of a Haas VF-0 vertical machining centre (VMC) in 1993 and three further Haas VMC's during 1995-7, all fitted with Renishaw probing, Fortec has guaranteed reliable accuracy
Scanner drives 5-axis CNC engine porting
(March 2001)
Innovative porting technique with digitising routines, gives significant improvement over hand porting and 3-axis machining, allowing exact duplication of optimum IC engine port designs