Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Cycle Times",
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 CAM for milling and turning demonstrated from
DP Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Recent CAM software release for milling and turning includes turning stock automation for lathes, EDM machine specific machining technology and improved 3D machining performance".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Machining centres speed subcontract throughput from
DMG (UK): "A 5-axis machining centre installed at a subcontract machine shop reduced cycle times 25-30%, encouraging the company to oder more machining centres from the same supplier".
In May 2007, we covered the news from DP Technology
concerning its ESPIRIT machining CAM systems
- take a look at Machining CAM systems functionality upgraded
which says: "ESPIRIT CAM software developments include upgraded functions for milling, turning and wire EDM programming and developments in CAD to CAM feature exchange software".
Take a look also at the news release from Delcam, CAM halves 5-axis machining cycle times,
as well as Probes improve CNC machining cycle times from Renishaw,
and Wheels and brakes get probes for machines from Renishaw.
See also:
CNC slant bed lathe halves machining cycle times
(April 2006)
Replacing a Japanese lathe, a CNC slant bed lathe's rigidity, acceleration, rapid traverse and quick turret indexing has halved cycle times involving a lot of in-cycle threading
Mill/turn centre boosted with Y-axis turret
(September 2005)
Applying Y-axis feed to the 12-station turret on a 6-axis turn/milling centre brings heavier duty milling and drilling and higher levels of 'one-hit' machining flexibility
Transfer lines are still the high volume producers
(June 2004)
Machining cell based systems are answering the automotive industry's demands for more flexibility in machining component batches but transfer lines are still the high volume producers
CNC sliding head auto quickens one-hit pace
(February 2004)
Carrying up to 21 tools, CNC sliding head automatic has more flexible setting options will enable machining cycle times to be reduced further for producing complex milled and turned parts
Cells sharpen-up precision blade repair
(February 2004)
Production cell comprising two drilling/milling centres cut location feature machining cycles for aero-engine blade restoration by over 30 per cent, while improving machined accuracy
Fastool project makes good progress on all fronts
(December 2003)
Several new members have joined the three year EU-funded GTMA-led Fastool project that aims to create practical solutions to toolroom automation and reduce throughput times by at least 50%
Sliding head auto offers more flexible setting-up
(July 2003)
Higher rigidity with a larger driven tool capability, increased tool capacity and more flexible setting options will enable CNC auto lathe cycle times to be reduced further
Grooving tooling speeds up machining cycle times
(May 2003)
Grooving tooling and applications engineering has helped a transmissions manufacturer to make considerable savings in machining times, tool life and solve swarf management problems
VMC reduces graphite electrode machining time
(May 2003)
A high speed VMC is able to reduce the machining time of graphite electrodes by some 20 per cent and, using dielectric as the cutting coolant, generates a higher performing electrode
Quick-change chucks halve manufacturing times
(March 2002)
Production times on clutch housings have been halved following the installation of quick-change chucks on multi-axis CNC turning machines at a heavy automotive manufacturing site in Ireland
VMC consistency streamlines aerospace machining
(March 2002)
Three VMCs integrate guaranteed quality into manufacturing with proven process capabilities which have enabled a massive cost-saving from jig-less assembly and flow-line operation
VMC trims production times on applicator parts
(January 2002)
A compact Mitsubishi M-V5C vertical machining centre has improved production efficiency at the Kent works of precision subcontractor B and L Engineering
VMC and CNC lathe open up new contract business
(December 2001)
The installation of a Fadal VMC 3020 vertical machining centre and a Samsung PL25A CNC lathe has helped precision subcontractor Emlyn Owen Engineers move into new areas of business
Foundry buys VMC to extend services
(August 2001)
To increase its machining capacity, the 35-employee Sutton Castings recently bought a new Fadal 4525 Performance Line vertical machining centre from Yamazen (UK)
Sliding head lathe uses three tools simultaneously
(July 2001)
Spearheading the introduction of a new generation of sliding head automatic lathes, the Citizen C16 has 22 tool positions and 10,000 revs/min main and secondary spindles
Milling on a mandrel in a sliding head lathe
(May 2001)
Sliding head lathe mills components mounted on a mandrel in a main spindle collet on a Star SV-32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe