Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Cylinder Heads",
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 couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CNCs chosen for reliability and spares service from
Fanuc GE CNC UK: "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".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Kennametal drilling developments
- take a look at Specialised drills save machining costs
which says: "Six drilling developments shown by Kennametal at EMO 2007, included hole making in SS and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers, deep-hole drilling and a modular drilling system, reports Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Micro-Epsilon UK, Automatic systems scan car bodies for defects,
as well as Machining software speeds cylinder heads from Delcam,
and Automated cell brings machining back in-house from Fanuc Robotics (UK).
See also:
Face milling cutters accept eight-edge inserts
(November 2007)
A face milling system accepts carbide, ceramic or CBN inserts, which provide up to eight useable edges to maximise cutting performance and machining stability
Deep hole solid carbide drills penetrate faster
(September 2007)
When compared with gun or HSS drills, deep hole solid carbide drills increase penetration rates by 100% when producing holes up to 30xdiameter in steel and iron
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
(September 2007)
To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times
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
Range of diesel engine component testing
(April 2007)
Zwick has supplied a range of static and dynamic testing machines to MTU Friedrichshafen, a supplier of diesel engines and complete drive systems, along with their testXpert software
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
Ultrasonics enhance aqueous cleaning performance
(April 2007)
Many manufacturers are moving away from solvent-based cleaning systems towards aqueous alternatives, which can be enhanced by ultrasonic technology
Linear motors speeds 5-axis HMC movements
(April 2007)
Horizontal machining centre incorporates linear motors on its tilting axis which allows all the 5-axis movements to operate at full speed and greatly increasing the machine's overall performance
CNC lathe offers rigidity and durability
(January 2007)
A compact and rigidly constructed C-axis CNC lathe, with live tooling, has a as a ribbed 45-deg slant bed base that provides superior rigidity and durability
IR Thermography techniques in white paper
(January 2007)
Cedip Infrared Systems has released a new technical paper describing how advanced IR Thermography techniques are enabling the automotive industry to solve a wide range of applications
Deep hole solid carbide drills penetrate faster
(January 2007)
Deep hole solid carbide drills for machining in steels and irons produce holes up to 30x drill diameter at penetration rates of up to 100% faster compared with gun or HSS drills
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
Ultrasonic cleaning machines have track record
(December 2006)
A range of ultrasonic cleaning machines with a proven track record is now being offered by Engis UK to customers across a wide cross section of industries
Turnkey service aided HMC choice for subcontractor
(November 2006)
Choice of a horizontal machining centre to machine diesel engine cylinder heads was for a supplier, which could provide a full turnkey system and the back-up and support
One CAM system manages all machining
(November 2006)
TopSolid'Cam's greatest advantages is its capacity to manage all machining processes - making it one of few CAM solutions, which can machine all parts by offering the most suitable machining process
UK agent appointed for US diamond tooling
(August 2006)
S D Tooling UK has been appointed exclusive UK agent for the range of cost-effective and highly productive diamond cutting tools manufactured in the USA by SP3 Cutting Tools
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%
Hydraulic workholding meets demanding schedules
(June 2006)
To meet a manufacturing schedule of producing over 37,000 motorcycles/year, a manufacturer has invested heavily in hydraulic workholding on a machining centre system
Module avoids casting process 'trial and error'
(April 2006)
A module is the first step towards a new generation of optimization software that supports the foundryman by proposing solutions regarding optimal process parameters or casting layouts
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
Motorsport customers benefit from joint response
(September 2005)
Tucked away in 24,000ft2 premises on the Heathfield Industrial Estate in Newton Abbot, Devon, UK, is an unusual example of a combined design and manufacturing expertise
Car progress sets future machine tool need
(September 2005)
Ongoing automotive power train, systems and structural materials and components developments may result in a future decline in demand for metal cutting machine tools, reports Mike Page
Materials handling trucks have 99% availability
(September 2005)
A newly-commissioned fleet of reach trucks, pallet transporters and a pedestrian stacker is performing at 99.74% uptime for a JIT component supply operation at an engine plant
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 washing machines boost quality
(July 2005)
Aqueous washing machines at an engine machining lines feature integral jetting which enables the process to be directed at specific areas of each component
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?
System reclaims160,000 litres and saves GBP 20,000
(March 2005)
Metalworking fluids recycling system has saved just over160,000 litres of metalworking fluids at an automotive plant - saving in excess of GBP 20,000 per annum in coolant oil alone
Auto foundry takes up process simulation
(December 2004)
Just 15 months after the first installations of casting process simulation software at a French automotive foundry, the company is extending licences and integrating them into its IT
Machine vision maker appoints new CEO
(November 2004)
Nigel J Terry has been appointed as chief executive officer by machine vision systems manufacturer, Falcon-Vision Rt to take the company forward into its next phase of expansion
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
Foundry tooling specialist joins GTMA
(September 2004)
The GTMA strengthened its foundry tooling numbers when it recently welcomed specialist aluminium casting foundry tooling manufacturing company BS Tooling into membership
Machining fluids recycling reduces disposal costs
(July 2004)
Increased production of cylinder heads at an automotive plant led to spiralling machining fluids disposal costs - until a state-of-the-art recycling system was introduced