Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Manufacturing Lead 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 Upgrade 2D CAD modelling to 3D for GBP 1,500 from
Alphacam, which we summarised at the time by saying "Part modelling and CAD software provide a low cost, protected upgrade route for companies looking to migrate from 2D to 3D solid modelling - at a 'launch' price of GBP 15,000 at EMO".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CAD/CAM choice improves machine tool links from
Sescoi International: "Helicopter maker's skills centre is using CAD/CAM that gives a close link between the software and the machine tool and a reliable toolpath with clear collision control and display capabilities".
In February 2007, we covered the news from Pathtrace Engineering Systems
- take a look at Latest EdgeCAM exhibited at SolidWorks 2007
which says: "Pathtrace has announced that it will demonstrate the latest release of EdgeCAM at the SolidWorks World 2007 Conference, being held from February 4th - 7th, 2007 in New Orleans".
Take a look also at the news release from Hanovia, UV lamps benefit from lean manufacturing,
as well as 'Common sense' raises manufacturing efficiency from Renishaw,
and Reliability in management and production control from Jobshop.
See also:
Five-axis machining centres win lucrative work
(August 2006)
High-performance 5-axis machining centres are making a significant contribution to a subcontractor's ability to provide advanced manufacturing services to aerospace and defence industries
Five-axis machining centre to reduce lead-times
(July 2006)
Subcontracter has purchased a high-performance 5-axis machining centre with integrated pallet changer to guarantee part accuracy and quality and reduce lead times and costs
Collaborative 5-axis machining project launched
(April 2006)
CETIM has decided to launch a project programme concerning '5-axis High Speed Machining' in September 2006 in association with French mould, forging and mechanical engineering federations
Access Accounting launch Dimensions Manufacturing
(March 2006)
Manufacturing companies will find controlling their production operations both easier and more efficient with the recently launched Dimensions Manufacturing
Production management software to cut costs
(February 2006)
Although they have only been live on manaufacturing management software a few months, stator manufacturing machine builder is looking to reduce its costs and gain better control over jobs
ERP software reduces costs for jobbing firms
(January 2006)
Electrical stator production machine builder is expecting to be able to reduce its costs with better control over its jobs now that ERP software has 'gone live' at the plant
Advanced CNC has improved cycles
(October 2005)
Advanced conversational/shop-floor programming features the Mazatrol CNC, to which cycles have been added or improved, such as simultaneous machining of two components
How aircraft design may affect machine tools
(October 2005)
Changes in the way future aircraft may be designed may well begin to affect future demand for machine tools, reports Mike Page in the second part of a paper presented at a MANTYS public session
Digital mock-up software supports development
(October 2005)
Airbus now for the first time is directly integrating customers into the Airbus Extended Enterprise using a Windchill-based digital mock-up software system
Software improves tool making scheduling
(September 2005)
Investment in a new IT infrastructure with an emphasis on more effective production scheduling has also proved highly beneficial for a tool making company, as its use of scheduling software proves
Mazak and Gibbs Enter Into Collaboration
(August 2005)
Gibbs and Associates and Mazak-USA have entered into a strategic collaborative partnership agreement to optimise support for Mazak's multi-task CNC machine tools
CAM brings intelligent solids based machining
(August 2005)
CAM software allows designers and engineers to maximise efficiency and productivity through seamless CAD/CAM integration between the two products
Making the move to solids on the shopfloor
(August 2005)
In the past, solids machining was only for the large corporations, such as those in the aerospace and automotive sectors; now today, solids machining is affordable and available to everyone
Brush-maker updates management systems
(April 2005)
A twell-respected manufacturer of brushes has found business management software that offers flexibility, is adaptable, and has system parameters to invoke or revoke the required functionality
Manufacturing audit identified improvements
(April 2005)
Manufacturer of camera lenses requested a full manufacturing audit resulting in reduction in average manufacturing lead time of 20% and WIP stock levels by 50%
Certified Select Product status awarded
(January 2005)
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist has been awarded Certified Select Product status on Solid Edge Version 16, UGS' industry-leading, value-based 3D CAD system for the mainstream PLM market
Sheetmetal folding and die design integrated
(September 2004)
Integration of sheet metal folding and progressive die design software will allow the die designer to rapidly define the required blank and design the strip in a completely associative process
Latest CAM will support SolidWorks 2005 3D CAD
(August 2004)
Pathtrace's latest version of EdgeCAM computer-aided manufacturing software - to be released in September 2004 - supports SolidWorks 2005 3D mechanical design software
EdgeCAM receives Certified Select Product status
(March 2004)
EdgeCAM Solid Machinist from Pathtrace has been awarded Certified Select Product status on EDS'Solid Edge Version 15 computer-aided design software from UGS PLM Solutions
Aerospace Company Boosts Mfg Performance with MFW
(September 2003)
APPH has so far implemented K3 Business Technology's MFW Enterprise Resource Planning software in four of its eight sites in Britain and the US
Digital manufacturing in SME to OEM supply chain
(July 2003)
Software is being harnessed by a programme to deploy digital manufacturing in a precision engineering supply chain. It is expected to run for 18 months and links aerospace OEMs and SMEs
Mill-turning centre eliminates multiple set-ups
(June 2003)
When a major aero engine customer wanted shorter manufacturing lead times for pipework assemblies, B and D Patterns acquired a multi-function mill-turning centre to reduce set-ups
Tinsley Acquires Automatic Systems Laboratories
(May 2003)
Precision electronic instrument manufacturer H Tinsley and Co. has acquired the product range and staff of Automatic Systems Laboratories (ASL)
System halves lead times, cuts inventories
(April 2003)
A sustained investment programme in computerised manufacturing management systems has halved manufacturing lead times, doubled the number of stock turns and cut headcount and inventory
CADCAM system replacement cuts development time
(November 2002)
Fully integrated design and manufacturing software suite helps cut development times for precision aero engine and gas turbine components
On-time deliveries and lead times much improved
(July 2002)
Luxfer Gas Cylinders has achieved Class 'A' status in Planning and Control through a remarkable culture change and business transition over the past four years
EDM centres cut mould manufacturing lead times
(July 2001)
In acquiring two Charmilles Robofil 2030SI Twin Wire EDM centres in May 2001, Broadbans Engineering is already realising significant savings in mould and die manufacturing lead times
Mill/turning centres in move towards nested parts
(July 2001)
At Renishaw, an ambitious project is in progress to apply a 'nesting' technique to turned components produced from bar, using four Citizen M20 mill/turning centres