Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Engineer",
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 Encoders upgrade vertical machining centre from
Heidenhain (GB), which we summarised at the time by saying "After fitting linear encoders to a VMC, an equivalent machining test confirmed that the 3 micron inaccuracy previously experienced when machining beryllium had reduced to zero in the
X-axis".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Mill/turn centre speeds changeover on batches from
Colchester-Harrison: "A CNC mill/turn centre equipped with a sub-spindle provides quick job changeover times when producing 500 different motor shaft types in a 'single-hit' cycle".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Cincinnati Machine
concerning its FTV 840/1800 machining centre
- take a look at VMC reduces valve part machining time by 40%
which says: "Valve manufacturer reports that its latest vertical machining centre has machined a valve with 4,813 x 3mm diameter holes 40% quicker compared to the previous machine used for the task".
Take a look also at the news release from Heraeus Noblelight, I-R Division, Infra-red system checks bonnets for creases,
as well as High performance machining centre at Siemens from Heller Machine Tools,
and Metalworking fluids management meets HSE rules from Houghton Plc.
See also:
Sheet metal CAD/CAM halves lead times
(May 2007)
Three seats of Radan's powerful sheet metal CAD/CAM software and has subsequently seen lead times at heating and cooling equipment manufacturer shrink from typically six to three weeks
Machined parts produced in batches or volume
(April 2007)
Over the last few years a Swiss machine tool company has restructured into a 'solution provider' involving small to medium batch work to producing parts on the fastest rotary transfer machines
Wave soldering system for communications supplier
(March 2007)
Contax has supplied a Speedline Technologies' Electrovert VectraElite wave soldering system to a leading communications supplier, enabling them to handle lead-free production
UK sales manager appointed by Hawke IR
(January 2007)
Hawk IR International has appointed Geoff Smith as the UK Sales manager and he brings extensive experience in project management from electronic, electrical, rail and automotive industries
Handling, storage supported in N England
(November 2006)
A range of modular products that enable customers to introduce lean manufacturing handling, storage and workstation solutions now have more support in N England
Lubricant improves metal cutting finish, tool life
(November 2006)
The high performance and non-staining characteristics characterise a cutting lubricant that uses chlorine-free high performance lubricity agents to give superior surface finish
Workstations help reduce assembly lines space
(November 2006)
Leading central heating boiler manufacturer has reduced floor space occupied by two assembly lines by 33% by switching to modular workstations and lineside storage
Refrigeration for electron beam nano-lithography
(November 2006)
Vistec Lithography has selected Grant, a designer and manufacturer of custom scientific and industrial solutions, to develop a bespoke refrigeration system
HMC chosen to expand pumps manufacture
(October 2006)
A horizontal machining centre has been chosen to machine CI hydraulic pumps owing to its very fast acceleration, positioning accuracy and reduced cycle times
Milling chuck toolholders ensure accuracy
(October 2006)
Milling chuck toolholder systems have face and taper contact which provides extra rigidity, improved run-out accuracy and hence - greater process reliability - for machining precision components
High speed automation system cost 50% less
(September 2006)
High speed automated line - representing GBP 1 million investment in turnkey automation - produces a thermostat capsule/12s and will pay for itself within 3.5 years, saving 50%
Viscosity control saves time and money
(September 2006)
Hydramotion viscosity control is saving time and money and boosting productivity for Ricoh UK Products (RPL) in Telford, Shropshire
Viscometer solves viscosity control problems
(September 2006)
Viscometers give instant results for process liquids used in a drum-dipping process for coating drums with photoconductive material, for which accurate viscosity measurement is needed
CAD/CAM aids HSM of surgical instruments
(July 2006)
CAD/CAM is being used by a medical components manufacturer for reverse engineering and high-speed machining (HSM) of surgical instruments - to upgrade a factory and meet demand
MACH card draw winner gets cleaning bath
(June 2006)
The lucky winner of the Guyson International business card draw at MACH 2006, Anne Barthelemy, was recently presented with her prize - a Pulsatron KC3 ultrasonic bath
Hydraulic workholding meets demanding schedules
(June 2006)
To meet a manufacturing schedule of producing over 37,000 motorcycles/year, a manufacturer has invested heavily in hydraulic workholding on a machining centre system
Intrinsically Safe viscometer for epoxy resin
(June 2006)
Until it was discovered the XL7 Intrinsically Safe on-line viscometer from Hydramotion, measuring the viscosity of epoxy resin had been a problem for Ventec Electronics (Suzhou) of China
Hunidity cabinets keep PCBs protected
(May 2006)
Many manufacturers, including seven who in the main serve the defence industry, have purchased McDry humidity cabinets from production automation specialist, Contax
Spring maker appoints a marketing adminstrator
(March 2006)
Lesjofors, one of Europe's largest manufacturers of springs, has named production engineer Paul Meech as its marketing administrator across both its automotive and industrial divisions
Torque analyser is truly universal
(February 2006)
As well as being used for production torque analysing and quality assurance work, a torque analyser will also accept the majority of commercially available torque transducers used on assembly lines
Modenas Standardises on IronCAD V8
(February 2006)
Modenas enhances design productivity using IronCAD patented technologies
Software speeds CNC punch press programming
(October 2005)
Looking for a more efficient way of making its plenum boxes and pan adapters, a manufacturer is now able to reduce programming time for CNC punching from 30 to 5 minutes
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
Standard and special cutting tools are on-line
(August 2005)
As well as manufacturing special tools to order, Chiltern Tooling makes bright and coated solid carbide cutting tools and provides a complete service
Aqueous washing machines boost quality
(July 2005)
Aqueous washing machines at an engine machining lines feature integral jetting which enables the process to be directed at specific areas of each component
Tool management and component scheduling System
(July 2005)
TOOLstat is an in depth tool management and component scheduling system comprising different integrated modules to give a fully universal tool and component scheduling system
Form a factory hub and shorten lead-times
(June 2005)
All production areas in a high technology manufacturing operation - from concept to product delivery - should utilise the component design model as its hub
New appointments to support business growth
(May 2005)
Concoat has made three major new appointments to support strong ongoing growth in demand for its electronics reliability maximising measurement instruments, materials and process equipment
Tool management system reduces set-up times
(March 2005)
Recently installed tool management and component scheduling software has contributed in reducing set-up times on two Matsuura CNC machines by more than 50%
EdgeCAM supports Autodesk's 3D software
(March 2005)
EdgeCAM Version 9.5 now fully supports Autodesk Inventor 10 mechanical design software and provides true data integrity and model-to-toolpath associativity
Production displays motivate workforce
(January 2005)
Aircraft engine manufacturer required new production information displays to motivate and encourage their teams of production assembly workers and engineers
Vessel Weighing Improved For Plant Nutrition Firm
(December 2004)
Weighing equipment supplied by Weightron Bilanciai is playing a pivotal role at a leading plant nutrition manufacturer at their Pocklington plant near York (UK)
Filtration technology reduces COD at brake plant
(November 2004)
The latest filtration technology to recycle waste coolant has been installed at a manufacturer of brake assemblies to reduce the COD count in its waste-water from 25,000 ppm to 4,000 ppm
600 Group gives thumbs-up to IMTS show
(October 2004)
600 Group is reporting excellent results from the IMTS show in Chicago