Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Guideway",
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 CNC lathes customised for work requirements from
Leader CNC, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and
C-axis".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Horizontal machining centres are fast, powerful from
Heller Machine Tools: "Latest horizontal machining centres are fast, powerful, productive machines, capable of heavy stock removal, fast traverse in all axes, and high accuracy".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Rodriguez (UK)
concerning its TMT Power-Line linear guideway T100
- take a look at Compact linear guideway is easy to assemble
which says: "A belt-driven, compact linear guideway only has to be fitted with a motor to move light loads with high acceleration and speed".
Take a look also at the news release from Deckel Grinders, Moving towards perfectly precise machining,
as well as Ultrasonics aids hard machining in a VMC from DMG (UK),
and Miniature linear guideways take high loads from Rodriguez (UK).
See also:
Cam shaft grinder machines free form surfaces
(August 2007)
A patented swiveling spindle and a reliable programming system enables a CNC cam shaft grinder to machine polygonal, elliptical and free form surface profiles simply and efficiently
VMC integrates with vertical turning
(July 2007)
A precise vertical machining centre incorporates a direct drive table to the C-axis to rotate the 400mm diameter pallet - integrating turning with full 5-axis interpolation for milling and drilling
Machining centres are 'ultra-precise'
(July 2007)
A machining centre has been developed for predominantly prototyping and small batches while another, also to be shown at EMO, produces 'ultra precise' parts in medium and large batch quantities
Miniature guide bearings include position feedback
(June 2007)
LG Motion, the motion control and positioning systems supplier and manufacturer, can supply Schneeberger's Miniscale miniature linear motion guide bearings with position feedback in the UK
Linear guidance system reaches 10m/s
(May 2007)
The Schaeffler Group has developed a modular, high-speed linear guidance system, which reduces throughput times in high-speed handling and automation tasks
Linear actuator is ideal for assembly
(April 2007)
Schaeffler UK has introduced a linear actuator with a linear ball bearing guideway and ballscrew drive that is ideal for automation, handling, assembly and sheet metal forming applications
Anti-friction guidance system prevents jamming
(March 2007)
A major machine builder has recently re-specified HepcoMotion having opted for a cheaper alternative but found that the slide system failed when the machine jammed
Assembly automation, material handling
(March 2007)
Dr Tracy Clark, vice president of technology at MagneMotion, will present at the 11th International Automated People Movers (APM07) conference for MagneMotion
Pick-up spindle VTL machines in one set-up
(March 2007)
Vertical pick-up spindle turning centres completely machines workpieces of up to 800mm diameter in a single set-up for the small and medium size batch production
Workpieces up to 800mm diameter machined in one
(March 2007)
Vertical pick-up spindle (or hanging spindle), multi-function vertical turning centres machine components up to 800mm diameter for small and medium batch production
Linear guideway system has better quality
(February 2007)
UtiliTrak is not only a better quality linear guideway system than its predecessor, it is also easier to install and therefore a product that will benefit a wide range of applications
Corrosion-resistant miniature carriage units
(February 2007)
Schaeffler UK's range of corrosion-resistant miniature carriage units offers high rigidity, smooth running and high guidance accuracy and an option to include positive cage control
Triple tooth belt drives on tandem actuator units
(February 2007)
Tandem actuator units with triple toothed belt drives, from Schaeffler, to enable movement of higher loads and masses with even high positional accuracy for machine builders
Programmable bearings raise grinding accuracy
(February 2007)
Hydrostatic bearings in surface grinding machines have programmable variable pressure to achieve flatness and straightness levels within 0.5 micron/m machine table stroke
Linear driving packages are customised
(November 2006)
Comprising standard elements, linear driving packages are custom engineered and assemblies may be specified as rack, screw or belt-driven
Powerful horizontal machining centre has speed
(November 2006)
A high performance horizontal machining centre provides power and cutting capability of heavier duty machines with the performance of high speed machines
CNC lathes have thermally-balanced bed
(September 2006)
CNC lathes feature a special one-piece, thermally balanced bed that promotes powerful and stable operation, coupled with four-track rigid precision linear guideways and high-speed servo turrets
Automation company teams up with controls firm
(September 2006)
To capitalise on the strengths of each company's complementary product ranges, automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has teamed up with motion control systems supplier EURMotion
Gudel expands linear drive sales in UK/Ireland
(August 2006)
System integrator and automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has established a new Power Transmissions Division to expand work handling and linear drive components sales
Vertical turning centres completely machine parts
(August 2006)
Vertical turning centre shown at the recent METAV exhibition completely machines parts up to 800mm diameter in a single set-up and replaces the vertical turret lathes previously employed
Clean environment actuator has high accuracy
(August 2006)
An actuator provides an outstanding level of accuracy and excellent rigidity, comprising of a miniature linear motion guide and ballscrew in a complete, compact unit for use in clean environments
Twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has Y axes
(July 2006)
With C and Y axes plus 12 driven tools, a twin-spindle CNC slant bed lathe has X, Y, Z axes travels of 245mm, 160mm and 710mm, as well as 710mm travel in the B axis (right-hand spindle)
Magnetic levitation system awarded US patent
(July 2006)
MagneMotion, a developer and manufacturer of assembly automation has announced that its magnetic levitation system (MagLev) has been awarded US Patent
Vertical machining centres have user-friendly CNC
(June 2006)
Combining cost-effectiveness with top performance and high specification, a trio of open fronted vertical machining centres feature user-friendly advanced programming routines as standard
CMM has granite table, ceramic beam and spindle
(May 2006)
Metris launched a new generation CMM at the Control Show in Sinsheim (Germany), the first since its takeover of LK
CNC milling centres combine power, speed
(April 2006)
Four Soraluce milling machines combine power with speed, flexibility and cost-effectiveness, plus an emphasis on one-hit machining from heavy-duty metal removal to finishing
CNC lathes have high specification
(March 2006)
Five high-specification yet cost-competitive CNC turning machines to be shown at MACH 2006 - including high capacity, long bed types - suit different production demands - and budgets
Long bed CNC lathe offers heavy duty turning
(February 2006)
Heavy duty, long bed universal CNC lathe offers users an exceptional combination of turning capacity and capability at an unrivalled cost
Heavier duty VMCs have linear or box ways
(January 2006)
Heavier duty vertical machining centres, with linear or solid box ways carried on genuine Meehanite castings and high specification build, are available internationally at very competitive prices
Latest CNC cuts mill-turn centre cycle times
(October 2005)
The latest version of a 64-bit CNC on Traub mill-turn centres allows the cycle times to be be reduced and programming, optimisation or a 2D simulation can be made in dialog or NC
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
Four types of 'economy' grinders introduced
(April 2005)
Four types of 'economy' surface grinding machines are dedicated towards the needs of users requiring a straight-forward surface and plunge grinding operation
Drive component 3D CAD models can be downloaded
(April 2005)
Fully specified 3D CAD models of Gudel's precision drive components can now be downloaded on demand from the system integration specialist's recently-updated website
Large miller-borers have higher cutting speeds
(April 2005)
Latest Soraluce fixed-table travelling column, floor-type and travelling table milling centres now offer high cutting speeds and higher rapid traverses than their predecessors