Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Methods",
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 Lasers reduce tube fabrication costs from
BLM-Group UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Sheet metal tube fabricators can reduce operational costs up to 70% by using tube laser cutting technology, which reduces labour, simplifies processing and improves quality".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM software machining options extended from
Delcam: "Latest CAD/CAM software machining options will be demonstrated at the UK's 2008 Autosport Engineering exhibition and include port machining and composite component manufacture".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Sescoi International
concerning its English language Web site CAD CAM ERP
- take a look at View 5-axis CAM and ERP software in action
which says: "CAD/CAM software company has launched an English language Web site that includes machining videos enabling engineers to view the many 3- and 5-axis machining methods available".
Take a look also at the news release from UGS, CAM software mill-turn is pre-configured,
as well as 2D patterns generated from 3D models from Delcam,
and Machining software supplier gains aviation award from Delcam.
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Manufacturer specialises in laser cutting
(November 2006)
Leading midlands manufacturer Moseley Brothers has announced the launch of a new subsidiary specialising in laser cutting
Machine tool builder appoints sales manager
(October 2006)
Machine tool builder, Yamazaki Mazak UK, has appointed Alan Reeve as area sales manager covering North London, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire
CNC router boosts gun case production by 400%
(September 2006)
When Champion Safe used power tools to produce gun case racks, only enough parts for 20 to 30 safes per day were made, but an unmanned CNC router produces parts for 120 safes/day
CAD/CAM ups composites utilisation efficiency
(September 2006)
Design and manufacture of composite components includes generation of 2D patterns for prepregs from 3D models of components, improved nesting and an increased range of 5-axis machining
CAD/CAM developments focus on composites
(July 2006)
CAD/CAM developments for composites manufacture include easier methods for generating of 2D patterns for 'prepregs' from 3D models of components and more 5-axis machining methods
CAD neutral, NC programming application made
(June 2006)
A CAD neutral, NC programming application can be used independently or as an integral part of the UGS Velocity Series portfolio of PLM solutions for the mid-market
Trunnion-mounted rotary tables readily interface
(May 2006)
Trunnion-mounted rotary tables allow existing users of CNC machining centres to take 'first steps' into multi-axis machining without having to make a capital outlay for new machine tools
Multi-task tooling options improve investment
(May 2006)
Tooling manufacturer provides detailed assistance - between end-user, machine tool builder and tooling partner - for manufacturers who are considering investing in new machine tools
Novel adaptive machining methods featured
(March 2006)
A range of adaptive machining solutions for the aerospace industry use in-process measurement to close any information gaps in the machining process chain
EDM builder Sodick to sponsor ESPRIT conference
(January 2006)
EDM manufacturer, Sodick, recently signed an agreement to be a primary sponsor of ESPRIT World Conference 2006 - an annual meeting of the ESPRIT CAM software community
CNC lathe choice determines flexible response
(December 2005)
Where Citizen lathes score, says a subcontractor, is that through our retained skills we can quickly move to cam or multi-autos and special purpose, a resource that is seriously lacking today
Workshop to cover CAD/CAM development
(December 2005)
Delcam is to host a free workshop on the latest developments in CADCAM systems for the design and manufacture of composites during the opening day of the UK's Autosport Engineering Exhibition
Latest CAD/CAM covers complex products
(December 2005)
Among a range of product development software at the UK's Southern Manufacturing exhibition will be the latest CAD/CAM developments aimed at advanced product design and manufacture
Automatic programming speeds electrode production
(June 2005)
Previously, finishing an inner panel mould took an average of 14 days - but automatic programming reduced that time by 20-30 hours., encouraging a mould maker two buy a further two licences
CNC punch and shear saves metals costs
(May 2005)
The built-in shear on a CNC punch press has gained popularity, since steel prices started to rise steeply, as the technique can save typically 10% in material consumption
Mill/turn centres eliminate mechanical seal errors
(May 2005)
By reducing the number of set-ups - necessary with its previous equipment - a mechanical seal manufacturer has eliminated error between operations on its high value components
CADCAM developments for aerospace
(March 2005)
Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its Power Solution CADCAM systems for the design and manufacture of metal and composite aerospace components at the Paris Air Show
CAD/CAM developments shown for working composites
(March 2005)
Improved nesting to ensure the most economic use of materials cut from composite sheet and an increased range of five-axis machining methods, will be demonstrated at the JEC exhibition
Latest in CADCAM for composites
(February 2005)
Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its CADCAM systems for the composites industry at the JEC exhibition to be held in Paris from 5th to 7th April
Laser engraving uses digital imagery
(January 2005)
Laser engraving company combines digital imagery and proven laser techniques to engrave molds, dies, jigs, fixtures, and other devices used to manufacture molded parts
Schott Launch High End CAM at EuroMold
(November 2004)
Schott Systeme Introduces High End Machining Methods
Companies are paying too much for CAD/CAM
(October 2004)
The message from Schott Systeme GmbH at this years EuroMold exhibition will be that companies are paying too much for CAD/CAM, and that they underestimate the ongoing cost of owning such software
Sliding head CNC autos win back work for subby
(August 2004)
Sliding head CNC autos have reduced overheads and minimised lead times and so are attracting new business for a machining subcontractor against fierce competition from E Europe and Far East
Offline 3D machining software costs just GBP 3,250
(August 2004)
Version 4 new generation off-line programming software, dedicated to subcontract type 2.0, 2.5 and 3-axis CNC production, toolmaking, mould and die and surface milling costs just GBP 3,250
Unicut's Perfect Solution To A Fiddly Problem
(July 2004)
Unicut Precision has helped a violin restorer to produce shoulder rests, keeping quality high but cost low
Tool maker adds HMC to cope with chuck demand
(July 2004)
Another HMC with twin pallet changer has been installed at a toolmaker's factory to meet increased European demand for its workholding products, principally chuck jaws for lathes
CAM product resolves all manifold machining ops
(July 2004)
Software provider working with manifold manufacturing companies, has developed a CAM product to resolve all machining operations to produce all features and to cut a manifold
Lathe chuck jaw demand brings in new HMC to cope
(June 2004)
HMC with twin pallet changer capable of taking heavy fixture loading has been installed at a tool maker to meet increased demand from Europe for its workholding products
Book covers all functionality of OneCNC XP CADCAM
(May 2004)
'Mastering OneCNC XP' provides comprehensive coverage of all functionality of the CAD/CAM application with hands-on exercises for all 2D and 3D CAD tools as well as all the CAM functions
CIMdata names 'Most Rapidly Growing CAM Company'
(May 2004)
In the recently released CIMdata NC Market Assessment Report V13 for the year 2003, SolidCAM has been named as the 'Most Rapidly Growing CAM Company' for 2003
Mould and die production partnership benefits
(April 2004)
Mould and die production imposes special demands, which have to be met by the machine and tooling, as well as by CAD/CAM and CNC systems - and are now being met by Competence Centre partnership
Transform collet chuck into a jaw chuck quickly
(March 2004)
Mando Adapt and Jaw Adapt can quickly and effectively transform a standard Hainbuch collet chuck into a mandrel for internal workpiece gripping or into a larger capacity jaw chuck
Web site redesigned to emphasise customer success
(January 2004)
More than 250 CADCAM case studies are on a website and are drawn from a wide range of industries, including examples from large automotive and aerospace firms to jewellery and tool makers
Flexible 5-axis HMC system replaces transfer lines
(December 2003)
By changing to five-axis machining on a HMC DaimlerChrysler has been able to adopt single cycle production techniques for finish machining its high high performance V-series engines