Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Tool Company",
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 platform has user-programmable MMI from
NUM (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC turning centres machine in one set-up from
600 Group: "To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Twin spindle machining centres
- take a look at Twin-spindle machining centres cut downtime
which says: "If you are regularly machining small to medium batches of relatively complex prismatic parts it may be time to look at twin-spindle machining centres, says Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Rigibore, Boring tools adjusted remotely by radio link,
as well as 600 group controls Toyoda machine tool spares from 600 Group,
and High speed die-sink EDM offers speed and quality from Agie Charmilles.
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Logistics centre manages bar cutting
(May 2007)
Sawing machines and systems manufacturer's entire material and information flow is processed and controlled via a logistics centre using high rise storage technology for bar stock cutting
Machine tool company opens in China
(March 2007)
Builder of CNC lathes, machining centres and grinding machines, Haas Automation - has opened its China headquarters, with an extensive showroom and warehouse, in Shanghai
Laser cutting firm appoints sales manager
(March 2007)
Laser cutting machine company Prima Industrie UK has appointed Paul Downs as sales manager for the UK and Ireland and he brings 19 years' of sheet metal machine industry experience
Appointments for automation and robotics company
(February 2007)
Kuka Automation + Robotics has made two new appointments to its UK sales team
Large press brakes order tops SEK 55 million
(January 2007)
A further two orders for large 2 and 4.4MN press brakes have been won by the Ursviken plant of the Swedish Karolin Machine Tool company against strong competition
Machine tool specialist bought by management
(October 2006)
The Directors of Leamington-based machine tool specialist, Mills Manufacturing Technology, have successfully completed the management buy-out of the company which was first established in 1998
Investment in machine tool service,support pays
(August 2006)
With continuous investment in service and support, the Engineering Technology Group believes it has the best ratio of engineers to machines of any major UK machine tool company
High value offered in manual and CNC lathes
(May 2006)
Manual and CNC lathes include three 'value-for-money' models of heavy duty, geared head manual lathes with 400mm, 500mm and 560mm swing-over-bed dimensions respectively
Pick-up spindle VTLs are self-loaders
(March 2006)
The inverted spindle travelling column design of vertical turning lathes provides a self-loading cycle and two machines can be installed side by side to handshake and reposition the part
Service centre offers field service engineers
(March 2006)
Machine tool and engineering companies are using powerful, yet easy-to-use functionality of a service centre service to increase their customer satisfaction levels
Southwestern Industries acquires XYZ Machine Tools
(March 2006)
Southwestern Industries, USA, has acquired XYZ Machine Tools, providing additional financial and technical resources to produce CNC machine tools for the UK and to extend XYZ presence in Europe
More VMCs, HMCs and CNC lathes planned
(February 2006)
Hyundai-Kia's range of 35 lathe and turning centre variants, 23 types of VMCs and a 10 model range of HMCs - some to be shown at MACH 2006 - is due to be expanded during the year
Maxcor acquires Ex-Cell-O machine tool company
(January 2006)
The German Industrie-Werke Karlsruhe has announced the sale of machine tool builder Ex-Cell-O Group to Maxcor, USA, a privately held investment and operating firm
Machine tool importer reports forward orders
(December 2005)
UK machine tool importer of Hyundai Kia, Hedelius, Edel, You Ji and Tos Varnsdorf machine tools reports its biggest forward order book in its trading history
Toolroom CNC mill/turn lathes unveiled
(November 2005)
Full production models of the Harrison Alpha X Series, which includes the all-new 3-axis Alpha 1550XM model - with full C-axis and milling capability - were unveiled in the UK in 2005
Trumpf Group to welcome new president
(November 2005)
Trumpf to welcome new president Professor Leibinger has stepped back as president of the Trumpf Group and Dr Nicola Leibinger-Kammueller will become the new chair of the managing board
Turnkey operation re-equips workshop
(June 2005)
When Loughborough University was awarded funding to re-equip one of its engineering application workshops, it selected a single machine tool supplier to peform a turnkey operation
Machining centres can include VTL work
(June 2005)
A wide variety of machining centres include large-scale, multi-tasking/multi-axis types that combine vertical turning and boring with milling and drilling for many industries
Recruits boost field sales cover for CNC machines
(February 2005)
Two new recruits to Yamazaki Mazak UK's field sales team bring a wealth of experience to the Worcester-based machine tool manufacturer
Hardinge acquires Bridgeport intellectual property
(December 2004)
The Hardinge Group, a leading global machine tool company with sales in excess of $200 million, has acquired the Intellectual Property Rights and the sales and support services division of Bridgeport
NCMT appoints Okuma salesman for SE England
(June 2004)
NCMT, the UK agent for CNC lathes and machining centres built by Okuma, Japan, has appointed Keith Ellis to concentrate exclusively on sales of these products in the South East of England
Modern management package updates m/c services
(March 2004)
It was to improve its call management and engineer scheduling - as well as the management of spare parts - that a machine tool supplier acquired a modern service management system package
Cincinnati Lamb forms a Chinese alliance
(October 2003)
Cincinnati Lamb, of Unova Industrial Automation Systems, has formed a strategic alliance agreement with China's Shenyang Machine Tool Co
Worcester-based machine tool company changes name
(October 2003)
Having previously operated in the UK under the company title of Yamazaki Machinery U.K., the Worcester based machine tool builder has announced it is changing its name to Yamazaki Mazak U.K
XYZ appoints Axis Machine Tools as Scottish agent
(August 2003)
XYZ Machine Tools has entered into a joint venture with a Scottish machine tool company to demonstrate its commitment to the Scottish market and to further develop its presence there
Machine tool technology acquisition simplified
(May 2003)
The UK's largest machine tool company has introduced a concept in asset finance that allows acquisiton of latest machine tool technology while maintaining or lowering monthly outgoings
Silver Q accolade won by Spanish m/c tool builder
(April 2003)
For the first time, the European Foundation for Quality Management has awarded its Silver Q quality management accolade to a machine tool builder - Soraluce in Spain
Machine tool company invests further
(April 2003)
Confident in the strength of its market and in its own performance, XYZ Machine Tools has invested GBP 110,000 in a new delivery truck to handle the larger machine tools
600 Group CEO announces retirement
(January 2003)
Tony Sweeten has announced that he is to retire from the position of Group Chief Executive, 600 Group, but will remain on the Board as an active non-executive director
UK CNC lathes sales to expand in Germany
(January 2003)
600 Group is confidently developing its German distribution operation, Parat, which foresees a turnover increase for Harrison CNC lathes during 2003
Eagles rev up performance on the speedway
(July 2002)
C Dugard Machine Tools and their range of Eagle lathes and machining centres are riding high in the field of engineering - and drive up performance on the speedway too
Service centre software to enhance cash flow
(July 2002)
By installing a service centre service management system, a leading machine tool company will access real-time information on its field service activities enhancing cash flow
CNC machine tool company joins the BGA
(May 2002)
The British Gear Association's latest member is a company which supplies CNC machine tools to a number of industries
Wire EDMs improves metal cutting efficiency
(December 2001)
The acquisition of two Fanuc Robocut Alpha wire EDM machines has paid major dividends for Gateshead based Omega Plastics UK