Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ISO (International Standards Organisation)",
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 Rib gripper removes plastics mouldings from
SAS Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "A rib gripper system relieves stress on a robot removing larger plastics mouldings from an injection moulding machine and c an be readily adapted to different jobs".
The day before,
we featured the news release Compressed air moisture problems tackled from
Thorite: "UK compressed air system supplier is collaborating with a manufacturer of air driers to solve airline moisture problems causing machinery downtime, production losses and premature plant failure".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Datastick Systems
concerning its Datastick SiteConnex VSA system
- take a look at Handheld vibration analyser has smartphone
which says: "What is believed to be the first handheld vibration analyzer with smartphone has been introduced for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance".
Take a look also at the news release from Batoyle Freedom Group, Lower lubricant consumption on compressors,
as well as Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets from Star Micronics GB,
and Laser metal sintering produces tooling, inserts from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK).
See also:
Self-lubricating bearings work in dry/wet areas
(January 2008)
Carbon/graphite Babbit impregnated bearing materials are designed to operate in difficult environments up to 350 deg F, where conventional lubricating methods cannot be used
ERP suits mould, tool and prototype firms
(January 2008)
ERP system has complete functionality and tools to meet the specific requirements of the mold, die, tool, model, pattern, prototype and special machine making industries
High precision reference flats introduced
(January 2008)
High precision reference flats are versatile devices for measuring surface flatness of polished areas by determining the variations between work surfaces and the surface of the optical flat
Vertical machining centre shortens cycle times
(January 2008)
Travelling column vertical machining centre brings a subcontractor shorter cycle times and ensure high accuracy positioning over extended periods of operation
Materials test data exported to SQL database
(January 2008)
An export utility has been added to materials test and control software to allow the automatic export of data from a materials tests run to an SQL database
Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008
(January 2008)
On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills
Sealed plastics ignition switches suit cranes
(January 2008)
Said to be ideal for utility and crane applications, sealed plastic ignition switches are constructed of durable, engineering grade plastics and sealed to IP-67
Larger vertical machining centre acquired
(January 2008)
Having acquired a large capacity VMC, and oil and gas industry components supplier can now cost-effectively machine 2.5m long workpieces in one set-up
Sealing products and services combined in UK
(January 2008)
Eriks Sealing Technology combines WYKO's established seals business in the UK, which includes the Seals division based in Halesowen, and Pioneer Weston in Warrington
Height gauge has three ways of measuring
(January 2008)
Height gauge offers three measurement techniques: a normal keypad initiation; a Quick Mode feature and two Speed Keys to move the measuring carriage to the desired position
CAD speeds deep draw press tool design
(January 2008)
Options specific to deep-draw press tool design, such as automated part shape orientation, have been added to CAD to provide dedicated functionality and shorten the design time
Vibratory bowl feeds very thin components
(January 2008)
A vibrator bowl feeder for feeding of very thin washers uses a special track to ensure that any components tending to override each other fall back into the bowl
News on the ISO/TS 16949 management system - automotive from TUV Rheinland of North America
(January 2008)
A process approach to internal audits can help automotive manufacturers make quality an ongoing initiative and ease the path to ISO/TS 16949:2002 certification
Compact CNC millers pass office doorways
(January 2008)
Very compact CNC milling machines re small enough to fit through a 914 mm doorway, and can easily be moved with a pallet jack or equipment dolly
Valve terminal is highly configurable
(January 2008)
A highly flexible valve terminal permits any combination of valves and regulator modules and has advanced industrial Ethernet and fieldbus-based diagnostic capabilities
Safety stack software to be developed for SERCOS
(December 2007)
IXXAT is to develop a portable stack software consisting of a CIP Safety layer and a CIP Safety on SERCOS adaptation layer for the CIP Safety on SERCOS safety protocol
CNC sliding head automatic takes 32mm bar
(December 2007)
CNC sliding head automatic accepts bar up to 32mm diameter and has two independent, but identical, tool systems to machine workpieces simultaneously in forward and backworking operations
Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability
(December 2007)
An open-fronted vertical machining centre brought extra 4-axis machining capability for single set-up machining of multi-faced components at a UK valve manufacturer
Keep compressed air cool and save costs
(December 2007)
Refrigerant compressed air dryers that provide environmental and economic benefits are ozone- and environmentally friendly in operation and need only a minimum amount of refrigerant
UK toolmaker benefits from K 2007 show
(December 2007)
Leading UK tool maker has returned from a successful showing at th EuroMold 2007 exhibition for the plastics mould and toolmaking industry, which is held annually in Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Describing anatomy of an industrial robot
(December 2007)
Robotic system integrators describe the anatomy of an industrial robot to provide greater understanding of the technology is capable of and where it might be integrated into production lines
Cylinder series covers wide performance spectrum
(December 2007)
The new series of hydraulic cylinders from Rexroth has an innovative modular design
USB ready gauge features high accuracy
(December 2007)
For those who need the basics in a digital indicator, a digital indicator allows multiple indicators to be inexpensively linked to PCs through a USB hub
Die casting facility reduces costs by 30%
(December 2007)
A USA-based die casting plant reports it has implemented lean initiatives, improving 'time-to-market' by 30%, reducing key customer costs by 30% and raising overall productivity
Vibration spectrum analyzer is hand-held
(December 2007)
A manufacturer has producd its first hand-held vibration spectrum analyzer for the Windows Mobile/pocket PC platform, which enables more factories to use vibration analysis
Machinery safety training course schedule released
(December 2007)
One of the UK's leading providers of training related to machinery safety and the management of health and safety has published a PDF booklet outlining the courses and timetable for 2008
Horizontal machining center machines optics
(December 2007)
Custom built horizontal machining centre has machined the largest lightweight beryllium optic for an infrared optimised space telescope to be launched in 2013
Robots raise moulding production, cut rejects
(December 2007)
Four full-servo 3-axis robots installed in a moulding company's factory are helping to increase overall volume production while also decreasing reject rate and stoppages
UK CNC machine tools supplier celebrates
(December 2007)
UK supplier of conventional and CNC machine tools said two regional Open Days attracted over 200 visitors from 98 companies, who placed orders for 40 machine tools worth over GBP 1 million
Machining centres produce hydraulic parts families
(December 2007)
A manufacturer's on-going development in hydraulic pumps and motors is paralleled by the installation of multi-tasking machining centres for small and medium batch production
Metrology catalogue includes specifications
(November 2007)
Catalogue covers the full range of Mahr Federal's dimensional metrology instruments, including the latest digital calipers, depth gauges, height gauges and digital indicators
Inserts supplier change betters deep-hole drilling
(November 2007)
A deep-hole drilling head is machining holes to size consistently while the need to change inserts has fallen dramatically since switching to different inserts
Free tube deburring guide issued
(November 2007)
'Tube Deburring with Brushes' is a free guide describing typical tube deburring process using brushes, and explains the advantages of brush deburring over other methods
Advanced ERP system to boost productivity
(November 2007)
US manufacturer of exceptional quality large scale components expects substantial cost savings benefits and greater employee productivity through an advanced ERP system