Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Cycle Times",
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 Turnkey sliding-headstock lathe for subcontractor from
Star Micronics GB, which we summarised at the time by saying "Star Micronics supplied a turnkey sliding-headstock lathe package that included a JBS compensating guide bush to subcontractor Metaltech Precision".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Added value for technical mouldings from
A K Industries: "A plastics moulding and sub-assembly subcontractor, AK Industries of Hereford, undertakes technically demanding design and production for many industries".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Unison
concerning its All-electric tube bending machine
- take a look at Electric tube bender reduces cycle times
which says: "An all-electric tube bending machine has automated the fabrication of highly complex aircraft tubular ducting components, performing multiple bends in one cycle".
Take a look also at the news release from Aldata, Supply chain award honour for Aldata,
as well as Multiple in-mould decoration from Georg Kaufmann Formenbau AG,
and Foam tandem injection moulding process developed from Erwin Quarder Werkzeugbau.
See also:
Advanced adhesives speed composite doors output
(October 2006)
Adhesives manufacturer provides bonding and sealing for composite and thermoplastics doors with a range of technologically-advanced structural adhesives designed to improve productivity
Turning tools have strong insert clamping
(February 2006)
Multi-function, internal turning tools feature a simply-structured insert clamping system that gives accurate indexing and prevents vibration and insert movement to promote a very long tool life
Surface and profile grinders ensure precision
(January 2006)
Seven surface and profile grinding machines perform complex sequences of movements, which can only be executed using kinetic components that guarantee the highest precision
Achieve optimum results from film insert moulding
(November 2005)
By comparison with traditional methods of product decoration, such as spray painting, laser etching and applique, the FIM process offers excellent benefits to manufacturers says Peter Warwick
Quality tools reduce injection mould times
(September 2005)
When a container manufacturer wanted decrease the production cycle times for an existing product, high quality moulds reduced cycle times by over 40%
High-speed composite moulding evaluated
(April 2005)
A high-speed moulding technology that allows an instantaneous heating of the mold surface only is being evaluated for use with composite materials and reducing moulding costs
Infra-red speeds moulding with less maintenance
(March 2005)
Installing a carbon infra-red system to pre-heat acoustic soundproofing sheets prior to moulding has significantly reduced production cycle times and virtually eliminated maintenance costs
Two high duty spindles halve cycle times
(February 2005)
Machining cell incorporates two 37kW spindles that simultaneously work on one excavator component to effectively halve production cycle times and is flexible in work variety
Multi-function tools reduce machining cycle time
(March 2004)
Multi-function tooling system enables one single tool to conduct turning, drilling and boring operations and so cuts production cycle times and reduces the need for multiple tools
Robotic arc welding cell halves production cycles
(December 2003)
A robotic arc welding cell has dramatically boosted output at a Hull engineering company by more than halving production cycle times
System cuts steering yoke cycle times by 30%
(May 2003)
An integrated yoke processing system installed at the Mando Corporation (Korea), for the production of steering assemblies, has cut machining cycle times by 30%
CNC investment streamlines collet ranges
(February 2003)
Investment in a multi-axis turning centre and CNC grinding equipment has streamlined production of comprehensive machine tool collet ranges
Time to take a look at hydraulic clamping?
(August 2002)
Hydraulic clamping of components for machining on conventional or pallet type machining centres ensure consistent clamping forces and reduce downtime
Automotive design, services group goes for MPM
(August 2002)
Tecnomatix Technologies has announced that Magna Steyr, automotive design and engineering services group, has selected Tecnomatix eMPower for Quality software for a pilot project
Orders and contest success experienced at MACH
(June 2002)
As well as recording a number of orders during MACH, workholding specialist Leader Chuck Systems also celebrated another success in the International Machine Tool Industry Awards
Manual/CNC lathe brings work back in-house
(January 2002)
A Harrison Alpha Plus S 550 manual/CNC lathe has given a significant boost to capacity at Invensys Brook Crompton, enabling it to improve its competivity by bringing work back in-house
Manual/CNC lathe reduces product cycle times
(January 2002)
The installation of a Harrison Alpha Plus 550S manual/CNC lathe has led to a dramatic reduction in product cycle times for Stoke-based sub-contractor, Alton Precision Engineering
Machinist and fabricator happy with Chiron kit
(September 2000)
Atkinson Engineering's decision to purchase a Chiron FZ12W Magnum travelling column vertical machining centre 18 months ago was to a large extent based on the machine's high speed of operation