Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Prismatic Machining",
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 Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs from
Matsuura Machinery, which we summarised at the time by saying "Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Manual/CNC machine tools are simple to use from
XYZ Machine Tools: "The ProtoTRAK control fitted to manual/CNC milling machines and lathes retains the inherent simplicity of operation of manual machines while providing CNC capability at DRO prices".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Kingsbury Machine Tools
concerning its Index MS22C CNC six-spindle automatic
- take a look at CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable
which says: "It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter".
Take a look also at the news release from Whitehouse Machine Tools, Twin-pallet machining centres boost output,
as well as UK CNC machine tools supplier celebrates from XYZ Machine Tools,
and Turret millers redefine 'low-cost CNC' meaning from XYZ Machine Tools.
See also:
Automated system stores, retrieves pallets
(October 2007)
Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS
CNC machine tool choice wins success
(September 2007)
A UK company identified a niche market for a well-specified machine shop that was flexible enough to meet turnaround times of say, two days, for low volume precision parts
CNC machine tools expand subcontracting service
(August 2007)
Sheet metal fabricator is expanding into a wider range of services, having purchased a 'job shop' package of manual/CNC turret mill and manual/CNClathe and, latterly, VMCs
Subcontractor adds on 5-axis die machining
(August 2007)
One often hears of troubled mould and die makers diversifying into subcontracting, but not so often does a successful subcontractor add on a 5-axis machining centre to do mould and die work
CNC mill-turn centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
Facing fierce price competion on machined parts from Romania and Czec Republic, the answer is to buy the latest kit - such as a mill-turn centre, said a UK-based subcontractor
CNC multi-spindle lathe back-works parts
(May 2007)
A 52mm bar, multi-spindle automatic lathe has a simultaneous reverse-endworking attachment using a scara unit with a double pivoting arm to present the workpiece to four driven and/or static tools
Sliding-head lathe ups mill-turning productivity
(April 2007)
Sliding-head mill-turning centres with high pressure coolant, supplied by Star Micronics, have boosted productivity by 30 per cent at DKW Engineering
'One-hit' sliding head autos replace lost work
(April 2007)
Once quite badly hit by loss of machining work to China, a UK subcontractor invested in 'one-hit' machining and is now exporting complex components, so replacing much of its lost business
Latest German CNC machine tools to be shown
(March 2007)
UK machine tool distributor, Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools, will be exhibiting seven of the latest German built machine tools and equipment at an 'Open House' during May
Demand grows for advanced mill-turn centres
(February 2007)
Turning centres machines are now becoming a machining centre as well as a lathe and more users are purchasing this type of machine to make complex parts in one set-up
CNC sliding head automatic cuts cycle times
(January 2007)
A multi-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe has cut cycle times by an average of 40% in comparison with those achieved using its existing 'conventional' CNC lathes, said subcontractor
Auto parts supplier orders GBP 3m machine tools
(November 2006)
As part of a multi-million pound capital investment programme at CNC Speedwell, UK, Engineering Technology Group has received orders for eleven high productivity machine tools
Mill-turn centre has B-axis for complex work
(November 2006)
A specialist sub-contract machinist has installed a a B-axis mill-turn centre to extend considerably the complexity of in-cycle prismatic machining that may be carried out
Tool manufacturing with CNC machine tools
(October 2006)
Metaltech Precision claims to be one of the largest, and possibly the most versatile, metalworking sub-contractors in England's West Country
Repeated investments attract repeat orders
(October 2006)
In July 2006 Long and Marshall installed a DMU50eV linear five-axis machining centre
UK machine tool group restructures, rebrands
(October 2006)
The 600 Group has reviewed business strategy and has divided itself into three distinct and complementary divisions; these are 600 Machine Tools, 600 Electrox Laser, and 600 Technologies
Advancing precision motor sport machining
(September 2006)
Precision component manufacturer for motor sports has has recently made significant investments in CNC machine tools - including two vertical machining centres and a precision lathe
Multi-function turning centre goes on show
(September 2006)
ntegrex 100 ST multi-function machine tool that is capable of one hit machining and is fitted with powerful twin 6000 rev/min spindles, will be shown at Manufacturing Technology Ireland 2006
High speed VMCs meet telecommunications demand
(September 2006)
To satisfy a sharp upturn in work from customers in the microwave communications industry, a UK subcontractor has installed two more twin-pallet, high-speed, vertical machining centres
Multi-function turning centre does jobs in one hit
(August 2006)
Multi-function mill-turn centre is designed for 'done-in-one' machining and is equipped with an automatic toolchanger, and a lower, nine-station, drum turret to dramatically reduce cycle times
Vertical machining centres are ruggedly built
(August 2006)
Vertical machining centres have a rugged construction (heavily-ribbed Meehanite) which absorbs vibration and limits the effects of thermal distortion even during the heaviest of cutting conditions
5-axis machining centre cuts cycles two-thirds
(July 2006)
A 12-employee subcontractor has just installed a twin pallet universal five-axis machining centre on the basis that it will provide rapid payback, cutting machining cycles by up to two-thirds
Machine tool work handling firm to grow in UK, USA
(May 2006)
Fastems has announced new initiatives in 2006 to expand its operations in the UK and the USA and has appointed Steve Malone as UK sales manager, reporting to main board of directors, Finland
Single- and multi-spindle auto capacity
(May 2006)
Subcontractor Stag currently utilises only half of its single- and multi-spindle auto capacity, as orders for large batches needed to justify their use are becoming increasingly scarce
5-axis mill-turn centre monitors collision status
(April 2006)
A 5-axis mill-turn centre for one-hit machining of components up to 710mm in diameter by over 1.5m long features advanced collision avoidance - the CNC monitors the machining area in real time
Four vertical machining centres introduced at MACH
(April 2006)
Four Hurco machining centres, positioned between 'entry level' and 'mainstream' series offer a 14-18% lower price, and feature long Y-axis travel and the single-screen Ultimax control
5-/6-axis turning centres offer high milling power
(March 2006)
A 5-axis B-axis turn-milling centre, intended for OEMs and subcontractors that want to produce complex, high-added-value components in a single set-up, offers an 86Nm milling spindle
Open House' shows machining centres
(February 2006)
UK's new Asquith Butler machine tool company attracted 74 visitors from 40 companies during a recent 'Open House', which demonstrated horizontal and vertical, heavy duty machining centres
Durr cleaning systems appoints UK agent
(December 2005)
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools has been appointed sole sales and service agent in the UK for the Durr Ecoclean range of industrial cleaning systems, designed for washing and degreasing machined parts
Milling cutters help precision engineer's growth
(November 2005)
Since its inception just 10 years ago, Paragon Precision Engineering has achieved impressive growth, today employing 23 people that help generate a turnover in the region of £1.7 million
Impressive prismatic machining capabilities
(November 2005)
Most of the machines at Paragon Precision Engineering are Haas models, including vertical, horizontal, twin pallet and high-speed variants
Mill-turn centre has automatic crash protection
(November 2005)
Latest multi-function machine for turning components, in the same set-up, performs prismatic machining operations using an 11kW milling spindle mounted on a swivelling B-axis
Rapid VMC programming makes small batches economic
(November 2005)
Within an hour of measuring the dimensions of the nine thumb impressions around the periphery of a 'mince pie' confection, a mould maker had programmed a CNC miller to produce a mould
CNC sliding head autos help compete
(November 2005)
Cam-operated automatic lathes all over the UK are being replaced by multi-axis CNC sliding-headstock lathes, as OEMs and subcontractors realise 'one-hit', 'lights-out' working brings back work