Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Control",
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 Milling insert overcomes ball nose problems from
LMT Fette, which we summarised at the time by saying "Milling insert overcomes problems associated with ball nose copying style inserts where zero cutting speed at the centre causes error of form and premature failure of the insert".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC platform has user-programmable MMI from
NUM (UK): "CNC platform has advanced scalability, an open user-programmable man-machine interface and software covering tool grinding, gear and high speed cutting and transfer and special machines".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Star Micronics GB
concerning its ECAS-20T mill-turn automatic at MACH 2008
- take a look at Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets
which says: "A sliding headstock CNC mill-turn automatic lathe, with three turrets, can dramatically reducing cycle times for 'one-hit' machining of complex components up to 20mm diameter".
Take a look also at the news release from Aerotech, Low profile rotary stage offers high speed,
as well as Control technology raises tube bending versatility from Baldor UK,
and Greaser for linear guides and bearings is compact from SKF UK.
See also:
Programmable automation controller is compact
(December 2007)
A programmable automation controller combines power and compact design and is recommended for complex machine control and medium-sized infrastructure applications
Plastics moulding equipment supplier is buoyant
(December 2007)
A leading plastics manufacturing equipment supplier - including plastics injection moulding machines - has reported a profitable 2007 in the UK, and 2008 looks promising
Touch trigger probe has low contact force
(December 2007)
Latest touch trigger workpiece probe has a a low probing force along with an infra red system to transmit the trigger signal to the machine control
NC programming increases output by 48%
(December 2007)
Major Indian automotive manufacturer reports that an NC programming system is realising average savings of 15% in production time and up to 30% on processes such as drilling and boring
Load management controls electrical costs
(December 2007)
Power controller has a predictive load management function which is highly effective in managing power demand to control peak electricity usage
Eight-axis motion controller is 'intelligent'
(November 2007)
An intelligent, 8-axis motion controller has been designed to offer a 'one box' system for machinery builders and expands servo control from three to four axes
Rotary air bearing stages position precisely
(November 2007)
Rotary air bearing stages intended for demanding high precision/high throughput applications feature a non-contact design to give a long working life and low maintenance
Controller performs PID loops outside the PLC
(November 2007)
A controller can perform PID loops outside the PLC without compromising the benefits of an integrated system, allowing temperature and pressure to be maintained in event of PLC failure
Universal material testing machines offer choice
(November 2007)
To satisfy most applications and requirements for testing materials and components, four universal testing machines are available up to 5kN and in three height variations
NC part programming raises output by 40%
(November 2007)
Manufacturer of manual steering and suspension systems for cars reports 48% increase in output using an NC part programming system which also saved 15% in production time
Turret millers redefine 'low-cost CNC' meaning
(November 2007)
For machine shops wishing to make their first cost-effective first step into CNC prismatic machining, a machine tool company is offering a 3HP/4,200 rev/min milling machine from GBP 10,000
EMO generated EUR 150m orders for machine tools
(November 2007)
One international machine tool builder, the MAG Group, reported over EUR 150 million of orders generated at the EMO 2007 machine tool exhibition, with more to follow
Three-phase AC motors couple to Ethernet
(November 2007)
A range of high power, Ethernet compatible, three-phase AC motors are designed to simplify the building of machines for continuous processing and heavy manufacturing plants
Update material testing machine control
(November 2007)
Users of older, but good condition material testing machines can now update the control systems, applying digital technlogy, to perform the latest test routines
Low cost data recorder is easy to use
(October 2007)
A low cost data recorder is easy to use, secure and adaptable recorder that will meet the needs of industry at a competitive price
Temperature controllers ensure reliable products
(October 2007)
Controlling annealing and end tempering furnace temperatures precisely is a key factor in producing steels for razor blades as well as using sensors in the moulding systems for the razor bodies
Machining centres offer precise 5-axis milling
(September 2007)
Latest additions to a range of precise, rigid, 5-axis horizontal machining centres now include two additional models for machining of smaller workpieces at high productivity rates
News on the Waterjet cutting machine control system from OMAX (USA)
(September 2007)
Manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting and profiling machines claims to be the first to release control software that runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system
Vertical bandsaw cuts large profiles
(September 2007)
A vertical bandsaw - in a semi-automatic and automatic version - cuts large I-beams, tubes and profiles yet only requires a a relatively compact 'footprint'
CNC turning centres machine at 80,000 rev/min
(September 2007)
High speed spindles can now be selected for CNC turning centres and operate at up to 80,000 rev/min to produce small, highly accurate parts using small diameter milling cuttes and drills
Improve injection moulded plastics consistency
(August 2007)
Combine a contol system with the latest melt pressure control and the user will be able to maintain the consistency of an injection molded part, said a control engineering company
Mill-turn centre does jobs in one set-up
(August 2007)
A mill-turning centre with a sub-spindle has taken multi-operational work away from a conventional CNC lathe and machining centres to finish jobs complete in a single set-up, said a subcontractor
Measurement and control tasks balanced
(August 2007)
Latest version of a graphical system design platform for test, control and embedded system development significantly reduces the programming complexity of multicore and FPGA architectures
Subcontractor production software comes of age
(July 2007)
Over the past 40 years, manufacturing software has blossomed from simple machine control to encompass estimating and quoting, cost control, tooling management and more, reports QA editor, Jon Hobden
Gantry positioning stages are directly driven
(July 2007)
An extensive range of long travel gantry positioning stages use brushless direct-drive linear servo motors and precision feedback systems to operate at sub-micron accuracies
Machine tools work better with good maintenance
(July 2007)
There are still machine tol users who expect machine tools to perform as per specification without the user doing more than applying lubrication - here is how to choose the best maintenance package
Modular PLC has high speed automation option
(July 2007)
High performance modular PLC system for small to medium distributed control automation applications has Modbus over TCP/IP option for high speed automation applications
Nanotranslation stages for sub-micron positioning
(June 2007)
Aerotech has developed the ANT-LX miniature translation stage which delivers 2.5 nanometre resolution with 5g acceleration and 500 mm/sec velocity
Module connects multiple safety controllers
(May 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology has introduced a module that enables PNOZmulti safety controllers to be connected together with a single cable in machine control systems
Software performs machinery safety calculations
(May 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology has introduced PAScal, software with an intuitive graphical interface for performing the calculations required when designing safety-related machine control systems
Aerotech launch linear positioning stages
(May 2007)
Aerotech's ATS115 and ATS165 linear positioning stages are competitively priced for high performance medium precision applications
CNC machine drills, fettles wing assemblies
(May 2007)
A 5+2-axis CNC machine, travelling on a 60m track, automatically drills and fettles leading and trailing edge assemblies for miltary transport aircraft wings in a single cost-saving set-up
ELAU Appoints Barr and Paatz
(May 2007)
Barr and Paatz of Totnes, Devon has been appointed UK systems integrator for robot solutions, by the world's largest and fastest-growing automation supplier for packaging machinery, ELAU
Linear actuators for high-throughput machines
(May 2007)
Aerotech has announced the LMA/LMAC positioning actuators which provide the speed and precision for high-throughput production and test applications