Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Press Shop",
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 Time to buy the latest CNC machine tools from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "This year may be the right time to visit some of the six European machine tool and manufacturing exhibitions and invest in the latest cost cutting technology, writes
Mike Page".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Press shop benefits from work returning to UK from
Ladbrook Engineering: "Subcontract sheet metal press shop, Ladbrook Engineering, said 2007 was one of its best years, gaining work that had previously been contrac ted out to the Far East".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Shear-Form Machine Tools
concerning its Press equipment at MACH 2008
- take a look at Power press feeder can be networked
which says: "PLC operated power press feeder has strip positioning, electronic cams, die safety monitoring and a DP-PROFIBUS communication network combined in one terminal".
Take a look also at the news release from Shear-Form Machine Tools, Press shop automation UK agency announced,
as well as Catalogue describes press shop tooling aids from Serapid,
and Automation determines BIW consistency from Mike Page - editor's feature articles.
See also:
Mini parts order for pressings maker
(March 2007)
Stadco has announced that it has been awarded a contract to supply a number of pressings for BMW Group, for the Mini
Vanishing oil lubricates 3in mild steel deep draw
(February 2007)
A vanishing oil was found to lubricate a 3in deep draw in a single pass on mild steel and then dry to a non-oily dry film which would not effect subsequent welding operations
CNC sliding head automatic lowers batch sizes
(January 2007)
Connector parts are produced within tolerance and at lower cost on a CNC sliding head automatic and economical batch sizes are 200-off and less
High-performance ejectors save press shop costs
(November 2006)
The replacement of conventional vacuum ejectors by high-performance ejectors with integrated air-saving and condition-monitoring functions generates enormous savings in the press shop
Pioneering shielding can for TV sets
(October 2006)
Clamason Industries is manufacturing a top and bottom RFI shielding can to house the digital tuner integrated into the latest 42in and 50in plasma TV sets
Subcontract press shop selects best ERP
(July 2006)
When a subcontract press shop became independent it sought an ERP system based on an Oracle database for a large volume of engineering data and CAD information - over 300 million files
Subcontract press shop accepts CATIA 5 data
(July 2006)
A UK sub-contract press shop was aware of the CATIA Version 5 pilot trials taking place at its customers' sites, and wanted to ensure that it was able to effectively deal with their data
UK pressworker steps in as home supplier
(July 2006)
Major manufacturers of pressed metal parts have recently closed down, giving Clamason an opportunity to step in as the alternative UK supplier
Outsourcing sales functions helps press shop
(June 2006)
A dilemma facing subcontract sheet metal press shops is that of searching for new customers while caring for existing ones - but outsourcing of some sales functions solved the problem
Press shop outsources sales searching
(June 2006)
A sheet metal press shop is using an alternative to employing sales representatives to source new customers - it has outsourced the function of finding and responding quickly to new enquiries
Simulation reduces press shop set-up lead times
(May 2006)
Simulation technique significantly reduces press shop set-up lead-times and can help improve quality of complex stamped automotive body panels - including the latest high strength steels
Press shop systems supplier serves Mexico
(April 2006)
Coe Press Equipment Corporation and Sesco Products Group has hired Carlos Figarola as a service technician to provide service and support for power press automation products in Mexico
Power press automation, handling systems listed
(April 2006)
Press shop handling and automation equipment - including press feed lines, blanking and cut-to-length systems, washers and oilers and uncoilers - are described in a 24-page catalogue
Re-use of tool sets high speed press automatically
(March 2006)
High speed power press builder will be showing a 250kN machine at MACH 2006: it features a control system that allows automatic adjustment of ram stroke, coil pitch and punching speed
Strain measurement ensures press tool reliability
(February 2006)
Portable 3D strain measurement system has been developed to help carmakers ensure reliable production quality of complex formed body panels during the vehicle development and production process
BMW Mini tailgate stamping contract awarded
(December 2005)
One of Europe's leading suppliers of body-in-white panels and pressings to the automotive industry, Stadco, has announced that it has been awarded the contract to supply the tailgate for Mini
Press shop named supplier of the year
(December 2005)
Shrewsbury, UK-based Stadco - the leading supplier of car body components to the motor industry has been named as 'Supplier of the Year' at the annual Supply Chain Group Dialogue Awards event
News on the Subcontract press shop and prototyping from Focus SB
(November 2005)
Focus SB Engineering designs and manufactures prototypes, produces high quality pressed metal components for most industry sectors and makes tools for manufacturers throughout the south of England
Press shop automation systems sold
(November 2005)
Coe Press Equipment Corporation, a leading USA producer of press shop feed equipment, has recently installed systems at Dana Corporation, Daimler Chrysler and Johnson Controls
Drives cut capital cost for automotive press shop
(October 2005)
Some GBP 18,000 on the cost of new drives for two of its presses has been saved for a subcontract pressings (stampings) factory by using standard brake chopper drives
Corus Europressings wins exhaust contract
(October 2005)
Corus has announced that Europressings, its specialist metal pressings and sub-assemblies business, has won a contract to supply Tenneco Automotive with key exhaust parts
Multi-function coil feeder saves space
(April 2005)
An innovative coil feeder that combines the three functions of unwinding, straightening and feeding into one compact machine provides optimum progressive die feeding operations and saves floor space
Land Rover places panel contract with Stadco
(March 2005)
The ability to press large aluminium outer body panels has helped Stadco secure a contract to supply Land Rover with panels for its new Range Rover Sport model, being launched this summer
Injection moulding supplied as turnkey system
(March 2005)
The effective production of white goods demands leading-edge design, high output, and reduction of processing costs, and the choice of injection moulding machine is critical
Getting an accurate, 'real time' view
(February 2005)
A car maker has replaced a manual system for data collection and analysis of line performance with a shopfloor IT system to get an accurate, real-time view of the plant
Press shop automation equipment described
(February 2005)
Leading maker of servo roll feeds, power straighteners, coil reels and cradles, and complete coil processing systems has produced a general brochure for the press shop
JV sees auto strengths combined
(February 2005)
Tata AutoComp Systems and Stadco of the UK have signed a Joint Venture which will see Stadco's expertise in the European car industry allied to TACO's manufacturing automotive component strengths
Transfer system development reduces pressing costs
(December 2004)
Installation of a compact suction cup press with the latest crossbar technology reduces the unit cost factor by a bout 20% as against a comparable classic suction cup press
Automotive OEM upgrades power press electricals
(June 2004)
Major automotive OEM decided to comply with the new standards at one of its press shops, by performing an electrical upgrade of the safety technology - on all 300 power presses
Modular stamping system designed for SMEs
(April 2004)
Standardized, modular production concept covering the whole spectrum of metalforming provide solutions for the manufacturing needs of SME component suppliers
Stadco acquires press tool maker
(February 2004)
Shrewsbury-based Stadco has acquired Parker Tools, a specialist manufacturer of press tooling and equipment to enhance Stadco's press shop and stamping capabilities to its automotive customers
Refurbished presses run progressive tooling
(February 2004)
To replace its ageing C frame presses, a Cumbrian press shop invested in three fully re-furbished presses that now enable it to run complicated progressive tooling with full confidence
CADCAM choice turns CATIA into CNC efficiently
(December 2003)
A cooker manufacturer based its CAD/CAM choice on software's acceptance of CATIA designs in DXF to produce accurate CNC programs, which speeded up production processes significantly
Jaguar takes over press shop management
(November 2003)
Polynorm and Jaguar Cars have reached final agreement on the transfer to Jaguar of management of the Press Shop at Jaguar's Castle Bromwich premises