Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Techniques",
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 CAD/CAM reduces products' time to market from
Delcam, which we summarised at the time by saying "In prototyping and producing medical components, a company said that its CAD/CAM software enables it to often go from prototype to production in a matter of days, producing tooling in-house".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Insert and cutter body design aids productivity from
WNT (UK): "WNT (UK) was given an opportunity by Quinton Major Precision to solve the inherent tool life problem associated with a job that needed a productive tool solution".
In September 2007, we covered the news from NCMT
concerning its I-Grinder G5 VIPER process
- take a look at Dedicated VIPER grinding centre is 10% faster
which says: "For creep feed grinding of nickel alloy components in the 'VIPER' process, a purpose dedicated 7-axis machining centre is 10% quicker than the original modified horizontal machining centre".
Take a look also at the news release from Heller Machine Tools, High performance machining centre at Siemens,
as well as Latest 5-axis machining techniques demonstrated from Sescoi International,
and Time to introduce automatic, in-cycle deburring from Mikron Machining Technology.
See also:
Software to boost 'true' high speed machining
(February 2007)
US machine tool builder had reviewed several software packages before selecting one to aid the inrtoduction of 'true' high speed machining for mould and die machining and aerospace work
CNC lathe builders form business alliance
(January 2007)
An equity and business alliance has been formed between a builder of CNC sliding head automatic lathes and a manufacturer of fixed headstock mill-turning centres
Advanced CAD and CAM features updated
(October 2006)
New change recognition system features Mastercam X2, which will recognise if an updated model is imported from any CAD system and automatically apply toolpaths from a previous version
Medical multi-cavity dies machined by EDM
(September 2006)
Supplying single and multiple cavity tooling for the injection moulding machines is a 'groundbreaking' die sink EDM, installed in a UK medical and technical moulder, producing mcro-moulds
CAM software has more 5-axis machining techniques
(September 2006)
CAM software has more alternative 5-axis machining techniques, faster calculation times and easier data management, to ensure rapid toolpath generation and optimum machine tool performance
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
Apply best cutting tool practice and save millions
(May 2006)
Cemented carbide insert manufacturer claims that the UK metal cutting industry could save GBP 30 million annually by simply applying best combination of cutting tools, inserts and processes
Mill/turn centre keeps complex work in-house
(May 2006)
Starting from a twin-spindle, twin-turret multi-axis lathe, an electric actuator company engineered a manufacturing system complete with tooling and programs for six components
CAM reduces 4-/5-axis millturn centre complexities
(May 2006)
Latest CAM software brings 4- and 5-axis simultaneous machining capability within the reach of all machinists by reducing the complexity associated with this technology
CAM sponsorship for foundry cyber cafe
(May 2006)
Delcam will sponsor the Cyber Cafe during the World Foundry Congress to be held in Harrogate from 5th to 7th June
CAD/CAM provider expands in South Africa
(April 2006)
Offering strong and competitively priced CADCAM systems, NC Graphics has announced the opening of an independent distribution office in South Africa, NC Graphics (South Africa)
Multi-axis machining speciality portrayed
(April 2006)
Multi-axis machining subcontractor will be portraying its fast growing capability in single-cycle, short lead time, subcontract machining services at the UK's Subcon Exhibition
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
Insert grades aimed at increasing productivity
(March 2006)
MACH 2006 will provide a major platform for the launch of a new generation of inserts - a range of new grades to increase productivity levels
Subcontractor expands 5-axis linear VMC usage
(February 2006)
Such has been the success of 5-axis machining centres in helping a subcontractor achieve spectacular growth, it has added the latest linear motor axis driven VMC to its capacity
High-speed and five-axis machining featured
(February 2006)
Latest high-speed machining and five-axis machining strategies increase productivity, raise quality and reduce lead times, in mould and die making and machining aero structures and automotive parts
One insert to turn ISO P25 general steel
(January 2006)
Among a new range of inserts will be a coated carbide insert grade, to provide a single insert choice for machining in the widely varying ISO P25 general steel turning application area
Cleaning system cleans micro tooling
(January 2006)
In the manufacture of micro-tooling for non-silicon micro components, a cleaning system has been developed, which is capable of removing very fine particles without damaging surface finish
Machining software to be demonstrated
(December 2005)
Software provider will demonstrate its latest developments in five-axis machining and adaptive machining on the Society of British Aerospace Companies stand at the Aerospace Asia exhibition
CNC lathes chosen for college facility
(December 2005)
Some GBP 3 million has already been allocated to a College's Technology Suite, for which the CNC lathe installations have been a focal point of a GBP 700,000 investment in new equipment
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
Fraunhofer chooses Delcam as CADCAM partner
(December 2005)
Delcam has been selected as the CADCAM partner by the Fraunhofer Institute to combine prototyping and machining techniques in a project for the rapid manufacturing, repair and modification of tooling
Asian summit shows how to improve efficiency
(September 2005)
Industry representatives from nine countries attended a joint Asian Technical Summit hosted by CADCAM developer Delcam and metrology specialist Renishaw in Shanghai
Machining and CMM cell checks carbon fibre panels
(August 2005)
CMM in a machining cell ensures that drilled and machined carbon fibre panels for the aft fuselage and tail of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fit perfectly, avoiding rework and aircraft downtime
Tool and pattern making software aids styling
(July 2005)
CAD and CAM software helped fast-growing company making automotive styling kits to compliment its more established product design Tool and pattern-making operations
Composite tooling system aided by software
(July 2005)
A composite tooling system produced with Delcam's Power Solution software is produced at a fraction of the cost of steel or aluminium tools and offers good design versatility
Five-axis machining support provided for ceramics
(July 2005)
'Hothouse' initiative is to provide design and technology support and five-axis machining technology to a local UK ceramics industry
CAM helps exploit high-speed machining centres
(June 2005)
Adding powerful CAM software helped specialist electronics company to maximise the return on its investment in two Sodick high-speed machining centres and take on more projects
Form a factory hub and shorten lead-times
(June 2005)
All production areas in a high technology manufacturing operation - from concept to product delivery - should utilise the component design model as its hub
Multi-tasking machines 'do it in one'
(May 2005)
Multi-tasking machine tools have reduced operations to one or two, with cycle times reduced in some cases by as much as 80%, on parts previously requiring 14-15 operations
Daewoo and Pathtrace sign world agreement
(April 2005)
Daewoo Heavy Industries (Machine Tool Division) and Pathtrace, UK have signed a worldwide strategic relationship agreement to co-operate on production machining techniques
Daewoo Heavy Industries and Pathtrace collaborate
(April 2005)
As a result of a partnership agreement, Pathtrace and Daewoo will collaborate in R and D to ensure new development matches the future demands of the manufacturing industry
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
Valve contract redirected to UK contractor
(March 2005)
Large capacity CNC sliding head automatic allows 'one hit' valve component machining, so securing for UK contractor a contract that was to have gone overseas