Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Plastic Mouldings",
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 Component sourcing moves to larger premises from
Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions, formerly known as The Ray Engineering Company, has relocated to bigger premises at Avonbridge Trading Estate, Avonmouth, Bristol,
UK".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release International show for buyers of subcontracting from
Subcon: "Subcon 2007, the international show for buyers of subcontracting, will be held at The NEC, Birmingham, Hall 10 on the 1st to 3rd of May 2007".
In March 2007, we covered the news from Subcon
concerning its Seminar
- take a look at Risk free materials buying seminar
which says: "A free seminar at the Subcon exhibition on Tuesday 1st May by Neil Banks, Director of Exchange Strategy at the London Metal Exchange, will explain how to take the risk out of material prices".
Take a look also at the news release from Subcon, Making UK aerospace makers more competitive,
as well as Intellectual property discussed in seminar from Subcon,
and WEEE and RoHS in subcontractor seminar from Subcon.
See also:
Brokering service for plastic mouldings from China
(March 2007)
China First Plastics acts as a brokering service for British Manufacturers buying plastic mouldings from China
Seminars cover global sourcing
(February 2007)
The Subcon seminar programme is to cover global sourcing, intellectual property, lean supply chains and insuring against materials price increases
Plastics moulder gains automotive standard
(February 2007)
UK support agency has helped a West Midlands plastics mouldings company to gain the very tough automotive global quality standard ISO/TS16949:2002
Plastic mouldings sourced in China
(February 2007)
China First Plastics acts as a brokering service for British Manufacturers buying plastic mouldings from China, assisting the client to manage the whole process
UK subcontracting show planned
(January 2007)
The next major UK subcontracting industry show will have a wide range of products and services on show - from machined parts and electronic assemblies to metal forming and moulding
UK subcontracting show includes free seminars
(December 2006)
The UK subcontracting exhibition - Subcon 2007 - will have a wide range of products and services on show to give an opportunity to source all outsourcing needs 'under one roof'
Aircraft seating producer moves abroad
(August 2006)
Many companies are finding that it is more economical to have their goods produced overseas than in the UK
Five-axis machining centre cuts cycle times
(August 2006)
What is believed to be the fastest 5-axis simultaneous machine on the market provides a subcontractor with ultra-fast machining capability and, as a consequence, reduced part cycle times
Plastic mouldings contain wood product
(May 2006)
The extraordinary growth in sales of products made from mixtures of wood flour and plastics in North America has been the envy of European producers for ten years
Window components from stainless steel
(May 2006)
Clamason is currently manufacturing 2.5 million per year of a component for Securistyle, which is produced in pairs for the top and bottom of a window
Subcontracting capability fit for purpose
(April 2006)
Clamason's company philosophy is to purchase whatever tonnage or type of machinery may be required for the operations on new contracts as they arise
Vision-based measuring maintains quality control
(February 2006)
Sub-contract engineering company has invested in the latest inspection and measurement so it can quickly and accurately inspect and measure engineering components in many different materials
Automaker optimises design-for-manufacture
(November 2005)
Digital technology enables the implementation of a UK automaker's strategy for common real-time global information sharing across the extended enterprise
Buying Chinese mouldings made easier
(October 2005)
British manufacturers eyeing the cost savings, yet nervous of taking the first step to source plastics injection mouldings from China, can benefit from a new service
Out-sourced machining controlled effectively
(August 2005)
Whatever the machining requirements are - a simple turned, moulded or cast component, or a complete assembly with multiple parts - the problem can be solved cost effectively
Production manager brings 20 years' experience
(June 2005)
Walsall, UK-based Bourne Technical Mouldings is consolidating its position as one of the fastest growing injection moulders in the UK, with the appointment of Jurgen Lieb as production manager
Static devices keep wood surfaces clear of dust
(October 2004)
Targeted at the cabinet making and timber industries, a range of anti-static devices remove dust and debris prior to finishing and so avoid producing poor finishes
Add value and counter low labour cost competition
(March 2004)
As production of plastic mouldings moves evermore towards lower cost manufacturing bases, UK moulding companies are looking to add value to their product says automatic assembly company
When handling means assembly as well
(February 2004)
Due to the increasing trend towards supplying modules, or sub-assemblies, as well as plastics components, TQC has supplied localised assembly systems for use by plastics moulders
Mini brochures cover handling and leak testing
(November 2003)
For concentrated marketing in two niche areas, 'Assembly and Testing of Automotive Panels and Components' and ' Casting Leak Test Machines' 4-page mini colour brochures are now available
Deburring system improves safety and operation
(August 2003)
An improved version of an automatic deburring system introduces has features that better environmental safety and speed of operation for deburring machined components
Guide to rotational moulding published
(August 2003)
Rotational moulding is a very competitive alternative to blow moulding, thermoforming and injection moulding for the manufacture of hollow plastic parts
Optical and mechanical techniques check precisely
(December 2002)
The combination of video, laser and touch probe technology is used for the precise surface finish and dimensional measurement of components and devices used in the medical industry
Automatic assembly base increases 10kg part output
(August 2002)
Rotary automatic assembly machine base, called Velomat, has the possibility to dramatically increase production rates for automatic assembly of parts up to 10kg
Far East moulding giant opens for Europe
(April 2002)
One of the Far East's leading plastic moulding companies has opened a European subsidiary to service manufacturers in the UK and the rest of Europe
Far East moulder opens up shop in Europe
(February 2002)
One of the Far East's leading plastic moulding companies has opened a European subsidiary to service manufacturers in the UK and the rest of Europe
Just what the doctor ordered - video checks
(February 2002)
Errors at the tooling stage could be very costly indeed, but a validation report on a multi-cavity tool could take weeks if done manually, so this company purchased a video metrology system
AGVs bring the pick-face to the production line
(February 2002)
At a German communications equipment and ISDN screen telephone factory, AGVs deliver boxes of components and parts to the lines where the operators pick components as required
EMI/RFI shielding through variety of techniques
(August 2001)
ACT has unique expertise in Paint Spraying, Electroplating, Vacuum Deposition and Printing, particularly with respect to providing EMI/RFI shielding
Multi-stage finishing for plastic mouldings
(July 2000)
A new cleaning system, introduced to finish lightweight mobile telephone casings, combines high speed precision beadblasting with higher volume saturation spray, washing, rinsing and drying
Hoppers and elevators are gentle on components
(February 2000)
Monk Automation have recently introduced a new range of hoppers and elevators which can store a large volume but are gentle on components