Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machined Parts",
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 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
The day before,
we featured the news release Service produces prototype plastics parts from
Protomold UK: "A rapid injection moulding specialist provides a service dedicated to producing plastics prototype parts CNC machined directly from solid resin quickly and easily".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Matchmaker M/C
concerning its Matchmaker Mini Mill 610
- take a look at VMC mini mill does more than drill and tap
which says: "While many machines on the market described as 'mini mills' are just mill/tap centres, a subcontractor says that its 'mini-mill' is a powerful three axis vertical machining centre".
Take a look also at the news release from Filtermist International, Oil mist extraction solves grinding problem,
as well as Compact CNC milling machine is universal from HK Technologies,
and Vertical machining centre speeds machining by two from Whitehouse Machine Tools.
See also:
CNC converts maintenance shop into factory
(September 2007)
Investment of over GBP 200,000 in new CNC machine tools has added a successful and expanding subcontract operation onto a well established maintenance workshop service
Marking tool identifies machined parts
(September 2007)
An innovative marking tool identifies parts during machining, so saving time and money in the production process while securing part identification from the start of manufacture
Unmanned CNC machining wins back orders
(August 2007)
Although a precision machining firm had lost work to the Far East and Eastern Europe, investment highly automated 24h unmanned CNC machining is winning UK business back
Electrocoat lacquer achieves major cost savings
(July 2007)
Normally a packaging machine builder subcontracted out the black anodising of aluminium parts, but an electrocoat laquering process allowed the company to bring aluminium finishing 'in-house'
Vertical machining centres raise part conformance
(June 2007)
Seven 5-axis, vertical machining centres, six equipped with individual 32-pallet storage systems, form the core of a Formula One racing team's high performance prismatic metalcutting capability
Non flammable degreasing formulation
(June 2007)
Vaposol AMC, from Stowlin Croftshaw, is a non-flammable formulation with no components classified with the prohibited risk phrases R45, R60, R62 or R63, designed specifically for vapour degreasing
Metal detectable plastics machines easily
(May 2007)
Metal detectable engineering plastics is X ray visible, has excellent wear resistance, is high impact resistant and is is easy to machine
Metal detectable engineering plastic
(May 2007)
E-Components and Chains offers a new metal detectable engineering plastic
Taking the risk out of sourcing from Asia
(April 2007)
Euro Direct International (EDI) (Stand H6) has signed a deal with a Chinese company to supply parts for UK car and truck makers until 2009
Major cost reductions on machined parts
(April 2007)
Shakespeare International has expanded its offshore sourcing operations with facilities in China and Taiwan, offering customers savings on machined component costs
Machined parts produced in batches or volume
(April 2007)
Over the last few years a Swiss machine tool company has restructured into a 'solution provider' involving small to medium batch work to producing parts on the fastest rotary transfer machines
CAM system selects cutting feeds and speeds
(March 2007)
Custom bike builder chose CAM system on the basis that it's a native Windows program and it has automatic selection of cutting tools and feeds and speeds in automatic NC programming
Retrofit CNC adds life to useful machining centre
(March 2007)
Rather than replace an older, but very useful CNC horizontal machining centre, a vintage car restorer opted to retrofit an up-to-date CNC and so saved on machine tool replacement costs
Gauging transducer ideal for component manufacture
(March 2007)
The GT500Z transducer from RDP Electronics is ideally suited to precision gauging with an overall length of just 26mm and displacement range of +/-0.5mm
Turning inserts changed with click in 5s
(February 2007)
A carbide turning tool insert tool holder uses a patented clamping mechanism to securely hold and lock the insert in place - clamping is rigid and extremely repeatable
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
(December 2006)
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability
Single cycle complex medical components produced
(November 2006)
A single cycle machining strategy for producing complex medical components is being offered by Hemlock Engineering using the latest five-axis machining centre technology
Auto parts supplier orders GBP 3m machine tools
(November 2006)
As part of a multi-million pound capital investment programme at CNC Speedwell, UK, Engineering Technology Group has received orders for eleven high productivity machine tools
2 and 3 axis vision measurement of machined parts
(November 2006)
Rowan Precision is using Vision Engineering's Kestrel manual 2-axis and Hawk 3-axis fully automatic measuring systems to measure a wide variety of Swiss Machined components
'Common sense' raises manufacturing efficiency
(November 2006)
Common sense was also the inspiration behind Renishaw's Stonehouse machining facility, which has a simplicity and pragmatism that is still uncommon amongst western manufacturers
CNC lathe offers turn/mill/drill capability
(November 2006)
With C-axis and 12 driven tools, a 3-axis slant bed CNC lathe offers users a level of single set-up turn/mill/drill capability that is unparalleled on a cost-to-performance basis
Double station vises reduce machining costs
(October 2006)
Four Kurt HDM6 double station vises mounted side by side on a vertical milling machine (VMC) gave Super Torquer Systems reduced part machining costs of 65 percent
CAM speeds machined parts to production
(October 2006)
Intended for delivering ease of use and better productivity for NC programming, CAM software uses centrally managed online rules to generate NC programs rapidly
High speed VMCs meet telecommunications demand
(September 2006)
To satisfy a sharp upturn in work from customers in the microwave communications industry, a UK subcontractor has installed two more twin-pallet, high-speed, vertical machining centres
DRO aids large manual lathe productivity
(September 2006)
Subcontract machinist, RS Tooling, has deployed DRO systems to help ease-of-use, efficiency and repeatability on large, manual lathes including a 10ft bed, 48in swing DSG lathe
Machine tools have to be good and accurate
(August 2006)
A totally 'mixed bag' of projects demands a wide ranging capability and very intense machining skill and while modern control systems help you still need a good and accurate 'machining platform'
Milling tough Ni and Cr alloy steel moulds
(August 2006)
A 66mm diameter button cutter and a 25mm diameter ball nose cutter for finishing routines are successfully machining 25% Cr and 20% Ni heat-resistant tool steel moulds (male and female)
Renishaw machine checking gauge for CMM
(August 2006)
Messier-Dowty, a Safran Group company, designs and manufactures landing-gear systems for the world's best-known commercial airliners, jet fighters and military transport aircraft
Aerospace company monitors its CMM performance
(August 2006)
Periodically check a high-precision measuring device like a CMM because it is a high precision device and maybe its accuracy can be compromised by environmental factors and heavy use
Water-based concentrate cleans efficiently
(August 2006)
A water-based liquid concentrate removes metal working fluids, quench oils, drawing compounds and swarf, either between operations or as a final finish and gives rust protection
Cambridge technology 'boom' boosts metalworkers
(July 2006)
The Cambridge technology sector is booming and this should be great news for anyone in the UK involved in machined parts and sheet metalwork, says a subcontract company
Aerospace firms asked to become more productive
(July 2006)
Companies visiting the UK's Farnborough Air Show will be asked to use DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service's assistance to become more productive in today's globally competitive industry
Gauging probes offer superb reliability
(June 2006)
Research measurements and precision gauging of machined parts rely on accurate, reliable and robust sensors, for which gauging displacement transducers are robust and highly reliable
Ten machine tools sold from MACH 2006 stand
(June 2006)
The sale of 10 machines by Cincinnati Machine at the recent UK MACH 2006 show to new and existing customers was encouragingly supported by an excellent enquiry rate, said the company