‘Probing’

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Start with the news release Citizen machines provide maximum productivity from Citizen Machinery UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Citizen machines are playing a key role in Renishaw's continued quest to maximise machine utilisation and productivity while minimising changeover times. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Laser order includes analysing and reporting tools from Prima North America: "Prima North America Laserdyne Systems's fifth follow-on order from an aerospace engine manufacturer includes analysing and reporting functions within the laser drilling processes of these machines.".
 
In May 2009, we covered the news from Koerber Schleifring UK - take a look at Helitronic Toolstudio minimises data input which says: "Helitronic Toolstudio software from Walter simplifies grinding of complex tool geometries, according to the company.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from Renishaw, Renishaw to unveil initiatives at Control 2009, as well as Leader CNC supplies machining centres to Europe from Leader CNC, and Sheffield Measurement to exhibit Pioneer Plus CMM from Sheffield Measurement.
 

Latest stories...
Metris releases MCA v2.5 articulated arms (March 2009)

Metris has launched the seven-axis MCA v2.5 range of articulated arms with a measurement volume between 2.4m and 3.6m in diameter.

Delcam offers NC-Partlocator for precise machining (March 2009)

Delcam has introduced the NC-Partlocator software system, which is designed to improve the speed and accuracy of production that can be achieved when machining large, complex or flexible components.

Heidenhain CNC systems halve cycle times (March 2009)

The installation of a CNC horizontal borer specified with the Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC system and the retrofitting of an iTNC 530 has more than halved cycle times at an SPP Pumps facility.

Machine-tool maker optimises manufacturing ability (March 2009)

Machine-tool builder Boxford has invested in Integrex and VTC 300C-II machines to help keep the manufacture of machine tools for the education market in Halifax for the foreseeable future.

DMG supplies five-axis machining centre (March 2009)

S and J Precision has invested in a Deckel Maho DMU 50 Evolinear Universal five-axis machining centre to expand its operation cycles.

Vertical machining centre expands capacity (March 2009)

Kalstan Engineering has installed a Dugard Eagle 1000 vertical machining centre (VMC) to solve a series of downtime problems and inadequate CNC machining capacity.

Anotronic utilises benefits of five-axis machining (February 2009)

Anotronic installed a Hurco VM10U vertical machining centre (VMC) in November 2008 to reap the benefits of five-axis machining when machining exotic materials such as titanium and nickel alloys.

Rotor milling machine for screw rotor production (February 2009)

Holroyd Precision, part of the Precision Technologies (PTG), has announced a GBP2.4m order from a south-east Asian customer for a Holroyd 8EX rotor milling machine.

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Further reading
  • PC-based probing software use extended

    Enhanced PC-based probing software is now available to thousands more machine tool users, said Renishaw, which has upgraded its Productivity+ Active Editor Pro software.
  • Probing checks for tool breakage, reliability

    German automotive parts supplier Zelter uses Blum Z-Nano IR probe system to measure the length of their cutting tools for breakage detection and the Blum TC series for in-process reliability.
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