Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Cell",
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 Twin-headed switches for two adjacent machines from
Euchner (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "The latest developments from the safety specialists include twin-headed switches designed for use with two adjacent machine access or cell enclosure guards".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC miller/borer vertically turns as well from
NCMT: "Described as a 'cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring facility and a 5-axis machining centre' a bed-type machine has a 30kW turning table".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Renishaw
concerning its Renishaw RMP60 touch probe
- take a look at Wireless probing controls chassis production
which says: "A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors".
Take a look also at the news release from Mori Seiki UK, CNC machining cell shortens lead-times,
as well as Automated cell brings machining back in-house from Fanuc Robotics (UK),
and Dual spindle CNC lathes offer high production from 600 Centre.
See also:
Cam shaft grinder machines free form surfaces
(August 2007)
A patented swiveling spindle and a reliable programming system enables a CNC cam shaft grinder to machine polygonal, elliptical and free form surface profiles simply and efficiently
HMC machines 'intelligent' transmission parts
(July 2007)
When an engineering group sought a machining centre to machine aluminium transmission housing components it looked for a company to provide full production engineering support, writes Mike Page
Dual-turret lathe has swing robot part handling
(June 2007)
600 Centre is to introduce three additions to its Fuji range of high production CNC lathes at EMO 2007
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei award
(May 2007)
Designed for unmanned operation over extended periods, a cell with a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent correct workpiece orientation robot has won the Nikkei Manufacturing Award
Optimising sheet metal handling
(October 2006)
Small, automated sheet metal storage systems are straightforward and as a single or double tower solution, they ensure optimum use of the space available
Sheet metal working cell raises flexibility
(October 2006)
By integrating a fully automated sheet metal machining cell, a Swiss toll gate manufacturer aims to achieve perfect coordination and control of machine tool systems
News on the Vertiflex 300 Flexible Machining Cell from Riello Sistemi
(October 2006)
A simple, user-friendly machining cell has five machining modules mounted on the same frame, which combines the high productivity of parts within a 300mm3 cube with excellent flexibility
Vertical machining centre can be 5-axis
(September 2006)
A high speed, fast cycling vertical machining centre has an interface for up to 5-axis simultaneous machining or development into a highly productive machining cell using robotic loading
Machine shop robotic automation expands business
(September 2006)
A large part of an automotive supplier's automation has allowed it to employ over 160 new hires in the last year, reports Rob Hermann, project manager of FANUC Robotics Midwest, USA
News on the 'Intelligent' robotic machining cell from Fanuc Robotics Europe
(August 2006)
Demonstrating intelligent part processing, three robots with vision will show a part machining system, and intelligent assembly with vision and force sensing, during the IMTS 2006
News on the Robotic model machining cell from KUKA Automation + Robotics
(August 2006)
A modelling and protoyping company's machining cell uses a KUKA robot for 5-axis milling and Gudel linear floor slide to give machinists a complete and economical large format machining capability
Controlling small series in machining centres
(April 2006)
Step 4 of Erowa's Flexible Manufacturing Concept provides complete safety and control in the production of small series parts on CNC machining centres
Fast cycling, high speed VMC has 5-axis capability
(March 2006)
A high speed, fast cycling VMC has interface for up to five-axis simultaneous machining or development into a highly productive machining cell using robotic loading has advanced CNC
Vertical boring/turning machine cuts cycle times
(February 2006)
A large-capacity two-axis vertical boring and turning machine - with high table speed - has been acquired by an aircraft engine component supplier to further reduce cycle and lead times
Automating work handling in the machine shop
(January 2006)
In a flexible manufacturing concept a significant increase in the utilisation of the machine tool provides a giant step for a machine shop as the pallet changer can run 6000 running hours per year
Contract manufacturing for mining, telecoms, oil
(January 2006)
With sales set to rise by at least 20 per cent at Kenard Engineering's Tewkesbury contract manufacturing operation, director Keith Ellis maintains the business is looking forward to 2006
Contract machining operation sales rise 20%
(January 2006)
With sales set to rise by at least 20% at Kenard Engineering's Tewkesbury, UK, contract manufacturing operation is entering into 2006 with the highest level of confidence in almost a decade
Automate small batch work to reduce costs
(May 2005)
Variable pallet size, chaotic loading and 'Right-First-Time' control makes a multiple pallet loader a cost effective tool for the automation of small batch work
VTL versatility increases competitiveness
(April 2005)
Outstanding speed, efficiency and flexibility linear motor axis equipped vertical lathes cut manning at an automotive subcontractor - reducing cost and increasing competitiveness
Wear offset adjustments made with PC
(April 2005)
Ovation Engineering has released a new product that will allow manual tool wear offset adjustments to be made from outside a machining cell by use of a PC
Deep-hole drilling company adds machining cell
(April 2005)
By establishing a customer-specific manufacturing cell to satisfy an ongoing value-added machining project on a series of parts a contractor is reducing customer's buying costs by 10%
Website dedicated to increasing CNC productivity
(March 2005)
Website dedicated to increasing the productivity of CNC machine tools is a valuable resource of fast parts and fixtures handling for production, subcontract and toolmaking shops
Two high duty spindles halve cycle times
(February 2005)
Machining cell incorporates two 37kW spindles that simultaneously work on one excavator component to effectively halve production cycle times and is flexible in work variety
'Lights-out' mill-turn package seals contract
(December 2004)
A 'lights-out' mill-turn package giving an unmanned running capability secured a GBP 40,000/year contract that would not have been quoted for before the installation
News on the Robotic machining cell loading from Fastems Divisions, Helvar
(December 2004)
Four robot cells designed to automate loading and unloading of virtually any type of machine tool and thereby maximising machine tool usage and minimising labour costs
Machining cell completely machines seeker parts
(June 2004)
A new machining cell has been installed in a temperature controlled environment for volume manufacture of high-tolerance metalwork for a missile system's infrared seeker assembly
New small horizontal machining centre launched
(February 2004)
Heller Machine Tools' new small horizontal machining centre, the MC12, is priced to compete excellently with all of its competitors
UK CNC lathe builder moves into mill-turn centres
(February 2004)
'One-hit' machining technology is about to take the well-proven Colchester Tornado 'value for money' philosophy into a new production arena
Vertical production milling has robot handling
(November 2003)
A linear motor equipped, travelling column VMC integrated with a fast-acting robot is setting new standards in dynamic response and productivity, says the builder
End-working machine takes on cylinder variety
(August 2003)
an end-working machine has been specifically designed in order to respond to the machining needs of an important French manufacturer of a variety of hydraulic cylinders
Single-stage aqueous wash cleans up driveline part
(July 2003)
Historically roll-formed driveline parts were cleaned with solvents, but environmental legislation has encouraged the manufacturer to change to an aqueous cleaning process
Robotised machining cell set up inside 14 weeks
(June 2003)
When diesel engine and automotive components specialist secured a major new order to produce front wheel hubs it moved quickly to set up a robotised machining cell inside 14 weeks
Machining cell investment encourages exports
(June 2003)
Investment in a machining cell has given Arrell Engineering the confidence and capability to start exporting for the first time in the company's 50 year history
FMC uses full 5-axis to machine wing ribs
(April 2003)
A flexible machining cell comprising two five-axis, horizontal machining centres and materials handling system is dedicated to the production of 40 of the 124 Airbus A380 wing ribs