Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cylinder Head",
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 Automated shot blasting saves costs, ups safety from
Rosler UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Automated shot blasting systems for high value castings increase process safety and lower foundry costs by lowering manual labour involvement in fettling and surface finishing, says Rosler
UK".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Machining software speeds cylinder heads from
Delcam: "At the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 event, a CAD/CAM provider will tell how a set of cylinder head ports can be machined, tested and installed, from a prototype, within one to two days".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Fanuc Robotics (UK)
concerning its FANUC R2000iA/165 robots at Perkins
- take a look at Automated cell brings machining back in-house
which says: "Close partnerships between a diesel engine manufacturer, a robotics supplier and a machine tool company resulted in an 'in-house' automated cylinder head machining cell".
Take a look also at the news release from Roemheld UK, Workholding vices suit 5-axis machining centres,
as well as Meter mix dispense machines are versatile from Eurobond Adhesives,
and Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron from Heller Machine Tools.
See also:
One-size pressure sensor for glow plug adapters
(June 2007)
Kistler Instruments has introduced the Type 6056A pressure sensor for use in glow plug adapters which allows cylinder pressure measurements to be taken close to the combustion
CAM speeds up cylinder head port machining
(May 2007)
Programming a 5-axis machining centre with the latest CAM system has enabled a motorsports company to machine a set of ports in a cylinder head in 45 min instead of 20-26h
Five-axis measuring improves throughput levels
(May 2007)
Renishaw has introduced a five-axis measuring head and probe system incorporating their Renscan5 technology which improves inspection throughput levels
Laser tool measuring races on
(April 2007)
Specially-mounted Blum Novotest LaserControl NT Micro Compact System on a Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC-controlled, Hermle C40U five-axis machining centre support Martin Gopp's Kawasaki motorcycle team
Retrofit CNC adds life to useful machining centre
(March 2007)
Rather than replace an older, but very useful CNC horizontal machining centre, a vintage car restorer opted to retrofit an up-to-date CNC and so saved on machine tool replacement costs
HMCs reduce cylinder head cycle times by 60%
(January 2007)
Two fast, versatile horizontal machining centres have reduced machining cycle times on diesel engine cylinder heads by some 60% and lowered production inspection requirements
Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing
(December 2006)
Engine factories at leading automotive companies such as BMW, Volvo and Opel have invested heavily in the most advanced production and transfer lines for the manufacture of major parts of the engine
All sides machined in one vice set-up
(November 2006)
A working model of a range of vices will demonstrate the free access to the workpiece it provides, enabling complete machining on all sides, in a single set-up
Filtration product maker invests widely in R and D
(October 2006)
Research and Development are important factors for success at filtration product manuacturer, Mann+Hummel, expenditure in these areas amounted to nearly 6% of total turnover in 2005
Condition monitoring raises engine output
(August 2006)
Machine tool condition monitoring system with vibration sensors placed close to machining spindle bearings provide ongoing data on condition and warn in advance of deteriorating bearings
Motion control system operates powertrain lines
(August 2006)
Motion control system is enabling the production of cylinder-deactivation system engines at one of the largest engine plants in the world, operating machine tools, transfer lines and robotics
IC engine maker's cutting fluid disposal reduced
(June 2006)
A cutting fluid reprocessing facility, has cut waste fluid disposal at an internal combustion engine plant's two transfer cylinder head and block line systems by more than 80%
Dual function machine speeds IC engine assembly
(April 2006)
A special purpose machine, designed for the automatic insertion of valve seats and guides has was designed and built within three months and has reduced cylinder head assembly times
Workhold and diechange products raise efficiency
(April 2006)
Innovative products for workholding and die change are designed to help companies of all sizes work harder and smarter as they strive to implement 'Lean' manufacturing principles
Fixtures changed over accurately, repeatably
(February 2006)
A system that offers accurate and repeatable change over of fixtures as well as dramatically reducing set up times will be shown at MACH 2006 alongside other workholding developments
Three different workholding systems changed in 31s
(February 2006)
Tim Thorburn, of Craftsman Tools was the overall winner of the Roemheld Stark Zero Point Time Trial after taking just 31 seconds to change over three different workholding systems
Wheel polishing machine relieves hand work
(January 2006)
A compact, vibratory wheel polishing machine, designed for small batch working and processing complex geometric shapes, replaces arduous hand polishing jobs
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
(January 2006)
Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page
Threads inspection is automated
(January 2006)
Ever stricter specifications for the acceptance of automotive parts have increased the pressure for 100% quality inspection of all manufacturing processes- including screw threads
Machining of 'bent' holes to be demonstrated
(December 2005)
A VMC fitted with a Nikken unit for 5-axis positioning and programming will be showing machining of 'bent' holes in see through perspex material at the UK's Autosport Engineering show
HMC cells machine JCB's first diesel engine
(November 2005)
Three horizontal machining centre cells in a purpose-built UK facility are now machining cylinder heads, blocks and bed plates for earthmover constructor JCB's first diesel engine
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
(November 2005)
When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page
Laser scanning beats CMMs on cylinder heads
(August 2005)
Laser scanning system is allowing an automotive OEM to measure and inspect cast cylinder heads in-line in a fraction of the time of a conventional CMM based system
Aqueous systems wash bikes' cylinder heads
(July 2005)
Aqueous wash solution recycling systems are helping to achieve cleanliness standards of a maximum of 200 microns particle size and 1 mg total weight per cylinder head
3D CAD gives engine supplier the Edge
(June 2005)
What CADCAM system did leading racing car engine manufacturer Swindon Racing Engines opt for?
German machine tools are popular in China
(May 2005)
Numerous projects for China's booming automotive industry are proof that Chinese manufacturers have led to the stablishment of Heller Machinery and Trading Co in Shanghai
Engine Head Measurement and InspectionSystem
(October 2004)
The WIZinspect system from Nextec Technologies is an automated Measuring Cell for automotive castings of engine heads for both measurement and quality control
Powerful CAM keeps foundry toolmaker ahead
(September 2004)
Longest established UK foundry toolmaker, an extensive user of high speed machining techniques, makes use of a powerful CAM system to produce machining programs and tool layouts
Aqueous system eliminates manual washing of parts
(June 2004)
Following the installation of an aqueous washing machine at an engine builder the company has eliminated manual washing of components between machining and manual deburring
SPC software tunes up manufacturing consistency
(January 2004)
SPC software introduces consistency of manufactured parts, reduces inspection time and scrap levels and increases customer satsifaction, says a racing engine manufacturer
HMCs, not VMCs, machine superbike's engine parts
(December 2003)
Departing from its established practices, a UK motorcycle manufacturer has installed eight HMCs to machine engine parts for a 2.3litre high performance model that will hit the roads in 2004
Flexible 5-axis HMC system replaces transfer lines
(December 2003)
By changing to five-axis machining on a HMC DaimlerChrysler has been able to adopt single cycle production techniques for finish machining its high high performance V-series engines
One mill-turn centre replaces 16 machine tools
(August 2003)
One mill-turn centre has replaced eight chucking automatics and eight multi-spindle drillers in the manufacture of cylinder heads and valve end caps used in radial piston motors
Ultrasonics check up on cylinder head bolt tension
(July 2003)
When an agricultural machinery manufacturer needed to increase engine power output, the company's development engineers used ultrasonic bolt tension instrument to monitor cylinder head bolt tension