Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Press Tool",
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 speeds deep draw press tool design from
Delcam, which we summarised at the time by saying "Options specific to deep-draw press tool design, such as automated part shape orientation, have been added to CAD to provide dedicated functionality and shorten the design time".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Tool manufacturing time cut in half from
Delcam: "On-machine verification system has helped a press tool manufacturer to gain the maximum benefit from its recent investment in high-accuracy, high-speed machining equipment".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Precitec
concerning its Meab Vibratory Scrap Conveyor
- take a look at Move scrap easily from under power presses
which says: "A nagging problem with the power presses used in blanking and clipping work is that of removing scrap from under the press - now solved by a friction conveyor".
Take a look also at the news release from PREMiTEC, Die lifters and movers speed press tool change,
as well as Lasers reduce panel power press operations from Prima Industrie UK,
and Modelling reduces press tool design time from CoCreate Software.
See also:
Wear parts maker invests in 5-axis machining
(August 2007)
Producer of specialised wear parts for the bearing industry has recently invested in 5-axis machining, advanced EDM, as well as linked ERP and CAD/CAM systems
EDM purchases expand mould and die scope
(July 2007)
Potteries mould and die company has purchased a wire EDM and tan EDM hole driller to expand into the automotive, aerospace and advanced ceramics sectors
Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe
(May 2007)
The European automotive manufactures face many technical and strategic changes in how and where they build cars and trucks, reports Mike Page from a recent German conference
Latest CAM halves press tool machining times
(May 2007)
Power press tools maker found its old CAM system could not cope with the recent doubling of factory size and a trial with a new system revealed that a 24h machining job can now be done in 12h
Comparing incremental and one step simulation
(April 2007)
It is important to understand the difference between the two ncremental and one step simulation calculation methods and to understand when it is appropriate to use each sheet metal forming method
Easily swap CAD to CAM and 2D drawings
(March 2007)
Cut the amount of time it takes to generate complete 3D tools and produce the appropriate 2D drawings
Press tool change system designed and made
(March 2007)
An opportunity to design and manufacture a quick tool (press tool) change system for a leading automotive supplier was given to Premitec, who delivered a 4-minute change system
Press tool dies virtually manufactured
(March 2007)
Virtual manufacturing software that reduces cost and improves productivity in the press tool and die market offers unmatched accuracy and now includes hot forming
Power press installed and producing quickly
(February 2007)
Instead of opting for a used power press with quite expensive refurbishing and upgrading, a domestic appliance maker found it cheaper to invest in a new press
Power press builder appoints UK MD
(January 2007)
Builder of high speed mechanical power presses and automation equipment, Bruderer, has appointed Adrian Haller as managing director of Bruderer UK
Six axes robot for total automation
(January 2007)
Fanuc Robotics was chosen as Hi-Tech's partner for a project at Shimizu and the ARCMate 120iBE robot arm was selected for each system
Vertical machining for EDM electrode production
(January 2007)
2006 saw a rationalisation in the press tool making industry in the West Midlands, with dozens of firms going out of business, including some of the biggest names
VMC keeps EDM electrode machining 'in-house'
(January 2007)
Keen to keep electrode manufacture 'in-house' to control lead-time, quality and cost, a mould and press tool maker decided to buy a vertical machining centre to produce EDM electrodes
Pressings for curtain airbag inflator
(January 2007)
Clamason Industries manufactures two versions, a left and a right hand, of a curtain airbag inflator housing for the Jaguar X-Type and X-Type Estate models being assembled at Ford's Halewood plant
News on the Wire EDM - cutting hard metal press tool parts from Agie Charmilles
(November 2006)
Hard metals appear to provide the optimum press tool life and advanced wire EDM technology is shown the most effective method of their manufacture
Linear motor EDM to machine titanium parts
(November 2006)
Toolmaker has added to its inventory of EDM machines by acquiring one with the atest linear drive technology to produce titanium components for motorsport customers
VMC helps user counteract steel price rises
(October 2006)
An open-fronted, 4-axis, vertical machining centre is helping an engineering company to remain competitive in the face of rising steel prices, and to attract new business
Automotive products must have inspection reports
(October 2006)
Many suppliers in the UK automotive sector do not realise that they will soon have to provide inspection reports on manufactured components in a particular format from CMMs
CNC option on VMC helps user diversify
(September 2006)
The option to fit Heidenhain's TNC i530 CNC control to Yamazaki Mazak's VCN 510C vertical machining centres has proved highly beneficial to Newcastle Tool and Gauge's drive to diversification
Bruderer UK acquires former Burrhart agencies
(July 2006)
Bruderer UK has acquired metal stamping-related agencies previously handled by Burrhart Machinery and include Leicht, SLE, Fibro, Unidor, Pfeiffer Lubrication and P/A Industries
Precision engineers buy latest wire EDM
(July 2006)
Precision engineering specialist has invested in the latest wire EDM to manufacture high-precision and complex mould and press tools destined for use in the medical and electrical sectors
Press tool manufacturer joins GTMA
(July 2006)
Belfast-based Crossen Engineering is the latest press tool company to join GTMA, further strengthening this section of the association
Press tool supplier celebrates 40 years
(July 2006)
July, 2006, marks the 40th anniversary of Wilson Tool International, a company that has evolved from a simple tool and die shop into a leading tool supplier to sheet metal fabricators
UK's GTMA attracts 26 new member companies
(June 2006)
In the first six months of 2006, the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association has registered 22 new companies into membership - including four metrology companies
Delcam starts 2006 with best-ever quarterly sales
(June 2006)
CAD/CAM developer Delcam achieved its highest ever quarterly sales in the first quarter of 2006 - world-wide sales of products and services exceeded US$20 million for the first time
Punch press tool scores PVC coated SS
(May 2006)
Domestic products manufacturer uses a sheet marking tool in a punch press to score protective PVC covering on SS sheets prior to silk screening in 24/7 fabricating of barbecue components
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
On-machine verification teamwork for productivity
(May 2006)
Delcam, developer of the Powerinspect inspection software, and Renishaw, one of the world's leading metrology companies, have joined forces to offer On-Machine Verification technology
Software speeds up complex press tool making
(April 2006)
Specifically designed for the die build stamping industry, SMIRTware viewing software provide a highly productive approach to building large metal stamping dies
News on the TopSolid mould, die, press tool software from Missler Software
(April 2006)
A mould-maker, producing injection moulding tools and stamping dies, saught a total software package that would allow it to finish a project completely without purchasing several systems
On-machine tool verification system introduced
(March 2006)
CAD/CAM software provider and probing manaufacturer are combining to offer on-machine tool verification system - beneficial for those that need to machine bigger components
Subcontractor ingenuity lowers inflator costs
(February 2006)
A material properties solution of folding steel shut to enclose a device and their cost-saving transfer press line have now been successfully carried over to various other components
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
Large capacity wire EDM brings in more work
(December 2005)
Since the installation a few months ago of a large capacity wire EDM, used for producing press tool components, a recently formed toolmaker has attracted five new customers