Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hole Pattern",
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 Machine tool CNC needs no experience to use from
Acu-Rite, which we summarised at the time by saying "Believed to be one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available, machine tool control features a conversational system that requires no CNC experience and can be used as a DRO or a CNC".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive from
Anilam: "Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance".
In November 2007, we covered the news from 3M Abrasive Systems Division
concerning its Air-powered random orbital sanders
- take a look at Random orbital sanders meet vibration directive
which says: "Designed from 'first principles', a range of air-powered random orbital sanders has good vibratory performance allowing workers to work comfortably for longer".
Take a look also at the news release from ACI (UK), CNCs, DROs give easy students' programming,
as well as Four-axis CNC combines G-code and conversation from ACI (UK),
and Cross-drilled holes' burrs problem solved from Finishing Techniques.
See also:
DRO and CNC control systems on show at event
(October 2006)
ACI (UK) will be displaying a comprehensive array of its world-leading CNC and DRO systems at Productivity Partnerships, 14-16 November at 600 Centre, Shepshed
CNC system speeds steel profiles drilling
(September 2006)
CNC steel profiles/sections drilling system is equipped with three simultaneously operating drilling units, one for drilling in the profile's web and the other two drilling units for the flanges
Low DRO prices offered for August, 2006
(August 2006)
Measurement and control specialist is offering 'two hot August deals' on its Acu-Rite DROs: a low-cost upgrade with savings of up to 71% on normal prices; plus a free 3D probe set-up
Innovative DRO systems revamped
(July 2006)
Measurement and control specialist ACI (UK) has revamped its innovative digital readout system portfolio with three new additions to its Acu-Rite, Anilam and Metronics Quadra-Chek ranges
'Gap' between DROs and CNCs is narrowing
(May 2006)
Latest digital readout system for milling and turning machines has LCD screen and is available with 2- or 3-axis capability - without any price penalty over the 2-axis model that it supersedes
DRO suits milling, turning or grinding machines
(April 2006)
A user-friendly and cost-competitive digital read-out product can be supplied as a 2- or 3-axis unit for milling, turning or grinding and has graphics to guide through simple question routines
DRO is 2-/3-axis for milling, turning and grinding
(March 2006)
An innovative, user-friendly and cost-competitive, 'one size fits all' digital readout system can be supplied as either a two- or three-axis unit for milling, turning or grinding applications
DRO configured for different machining functions
(February 2006)
A 'one size fits all' digital readout system can be quickly configured for two- or three-axis milling, turning or grinding; also glass linear encoders are more durable than existing products
DRO can be readily configured
(February 2006)
A 'one size fits all' digital readout system is a user-friendly and cost-competitive DRO that, from a single unit, can be quickly and easily configured for 2- or 3-axis milling, turning or grinding
Price not raised for higher technology DRO
(January 2006)
Suitable for milling and turning machines, a 2- and 3-axis, screen-driven DRO, with graphics, supercedes an existing 2-axis model without any price increase
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
Toolmaker's machine runs unmanned at night
(August 2005)
The ability to run its vertical machining centre unmanned throughout the night is providing injection toolmaker Howard 2000 with an invaluable competitive edge
Unmanned VMC night running wins mould work
(August 2005)
Running a VMC unmanned through the night gave a UK injection moulding toolmaker the much-wanted competitive 'edge' against lower-cost Chinese toolmakers
Anilam CNCs continue with Semco VMCs
(July 2005)
Following the merger of the Semco machine tool operation with Ajax Machine Tools, the Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC system will continue to be supplied with Semco VMCs
CNC-machine tool partnership is paying off
(May 2005)
Value-for-money high performance Richmond-Anilam package is enjoying 'substantial' success in both production and toolroom applications, in terms of performance, specification, features and price
System automates beams drilling for SMEs
(April 2005)
Drilling system is designed for small and medium steel fabricators to automate the time consuming manual drilling process of beams and are limited by floor space in their workshop
Multi-axis CNC cuts programming time by up to 50%
(March 2005)
Free CD details the features and benefits of the Anilam 6000M multi-axis CNC - capable of reducing programing time by up to 50% - 'the complete digital solution' for milling machines and VMCs
Punch tooling simplifies enclosure racking
(March 2005)
Racking cluster tooling produces precisely positioned mounting holes In electronic enclosure racks - including a protusion feature that facilitates easy installation of racks
CNC partnership works well in VMC market
(December 2004)
The partnership agreement between measurement and control group ACI Europe and leading machine tool supplier 600 Centre, is proving a clear winner in the highly competitive VMC marketplace
Perforating products perfectly
(October 2004)
Mevaco Vario is the name of a production technology developed specially for perforating products in industry
Thin turret tooling offers set-up advantages
(July 2004)
'Thin turret' tooling for Strippit CNC punch presses offers set-up, installation and maintenance advantages and is interchangeable with other suppliers' punch press tooling systems
VMC Control For Cost-Competitive Mini Mill
(April 2004)
To meet increased demand, the latest batch of Semco MCV 300 Mini Mill vertical machining centres has been ordered with Anilam 6000 Series multi-axis CNC systems from ACI Europe
CNC features easy-to-use functionality
(April 2004)
Conversationalist programming routines combined with G Code programming has created a CNC that has an unrivalled level of performance and user-friendliness within a single system
Competance in manual machining is essential
(March 2004)
Joanne Naylor believes that it is very important for trainee production engineers and machine operators to be competent manual machinists before they are allowed anywhere near a CNC machine tool
VMC CNCs include tool and workpiece probing
(March 2004)
As well as introducing tool and workpiece probing cycles as standard on a CNC system for VMCs, a comprehensive MACH display will include two- and multi-axis CNC systems
Advanced DROs suit most metalcutting needs
(March 2004)
For milling, turning, grinding, EDM and other applications, a range of powerful yet user-friendly DRO systems, managing up to six axes, satisfy most metalcutting needs
Machine tool control partnership agreements formed
(October 2003)
ACI (Europe) has announced major supply partnership agreements with two of the largest machine tool companies in the UK - Bridgeport Machines and 600 Centre
One day's training runs CNC milling machine
(July 2003)
A day's training by a CNC/DRO specialist was all it took for a fabricator to get its 3-axis CNC milling machine into production
Linear guides combine precision and longevity
(March 2003)
Miniature linear guides that offer high accuracy and longevity in order to enhance production efficiency provide extremely smooth, 'whisper quiet', single rail operation
Latest CNC has easiest software yet seen
(February 2003)
Working in all materials, particularly high-grade stainless steel and aluminium, and in small volumes of often only one-off up to 100, here is why Marcus Allum has steadily invested in CNC
Controls help make machine tools the ideal choice
(September 2002)
South Coast precision engineering company Stubbington Engineering has invested in CNC bed milling and turning technology as part of a machine update programme
CNC retrofit upgrades robust bed miller
(June 2002)
The retrofit of a three-axis control system to a bed mill has solved a number of problems for a specialist manufacturer of aluminium gravity diecasting machines
Versatile CNC display highlights multi-axis system
(February 2002)
As well as spotlighting a number of performance enhancements across a range of milling and turning controls, this control display will highlight VMC multi-axis applications
Off-line programming system has good Z-axis
(February 2002)
The Z-axis capability of an off-line programming system helped this subcontractor to make the most of CNC milling and grow quickly in the semi-conductor business