Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Production Machines",
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 Automatic storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries from
Friedrich Remmert, which we summarised at the time by saying "Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Ethernet IP protocol specification released from
Sercos North America: "Ethernet IP protocol allows standard Ethernet IP communication with a SERCOS III network both during cyclic real-time network operation and during non-real time operation".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Colchester-Harrison
concerning its Storm vertical machining centres
- take a look at Vertical machining centres offer wide choice
which says: "Vertical machining centres are in a rang covering from a simple, low-cost, high rigidity general purpose machine, to a high specification type with 15,000 rev/min spindle and 48m/min rapid traverse".
Take a look also at the news release from Radan Computational, Software imports sheet metal 3D models,
as well as Reliability record determines machine tool choice from XYZ Machine Tools,
and Temperature controllers ensure reliable products from Eurotherm.
See also:
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
(September 2007)
Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
(September 2007)
To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times
Weld and fastening monitor works at machine
(September 2007)
A battery powered measuring system for analysing joining methods, such as spot welding, clinching and riveting, measures and records the force-vs-time and force-vs-distance curve
With CNC mill-turn centres, reliability counts
(August 2007)
No matter how good a CNC mill-turn centre is, in production a key requirement is reliability, and if the machine can not meet that, it is time to change said a subcontractor
Drilling bowls for a good grip
(July 2007)
Perhaps one would not readily associate machine tools with bowling, but a special machine has been supplied to drill dimples or grips on the crown green type of bowls
Super-precise taper roller bearings plant expands
(July 2007)
The demand for dependable, 'super-precision' taper roller bearings for machinery and machine tool applications is growing, which is why Gamet Bearings is expanding manufacturing
AVT Demonstrates Market Leadership
(June 2007)
With Complete Automatic Inspection Solutions for Packaging and Labels Advanced Vision Technology (AVT), will present its innovative solutions at CMM 2007
HMC minimises valve machining operations
(June 2007)
It now only takes one CNC machining cycle to carry out almost all the machining operations on valve bodies at a precision engineering company using an OKK 4-axis CNC horizontal machining centre
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
Machining systems builder has 3D measuring
(March 2007)
Machining systems company may be the only one able to combine into a single measuring cycle touch-trigger probing with laser scanning and non-contact video measurement
Servo motor for high-performance applications
(March 2007)
The Siemens compact 1FT7 servo motor for high-performance applications in production machinery and demanding mechanical handling equipment is available from Micromech
GBP 1 million automation contract awarded
(March 2007)
Automation systems company, based in the UK, has won a GBP 1 million contract to design and manufacture three special purpose production machines for Gripple
Lubricators and vibration monitoring
(January 2007)
By installing bearing lubricators and vibration monitoring equipment on its production machinery, chewing gum maker Gumlink has eliminated bearing defects and unplanned stoppages
Russian manufacturing technology to be reviewed
(November 2006)
A UK fact-finding mission in Russia is setting out to review aerospace, defence and production technologies and establish links for future collaborative opportunities
Reverse engineering software
(November 2006)
With the ability to import captured data from any digitizing source, robotic, mechanical or optical, ReEng Advanced is braking down the borders between STL and surface/solid modelling
Machines roller chain is maintenance-free
(October 2006)
A truly maintenance-free roller chain satisfies the very testing demands of production machines and plant that run continuously at full capacity
Robots seal cheese deal
(October 2006)
Two more robots are to be fitted to a cheese packing line in the Midlands where an initial installation proved the efficiency gains that could be achieved
Special purpose machining becomes flexible
(August 2006)
Flexible and highly efficient: a modular, scaleable manufacturing system combines the advantages of a flexible machining centre with high output rate of revolving transfer and transfer machines
CNC multi-spindle automatics under development
(August 2006)
Schutte offers the most extensive lineup of Multispindle machines of any builder and the next generation of its CNC lineup is in production and will complement PC series machines
OEE data collected via Web for US$500/machine
(August 2006)
Using machine data transducers - one connected to each machine - a Web enabled system improves production efficiency by collecting real-time data from all types of production machines
CNC panel workers to get CAD/CAM software
(July 2006)
A woodworking and panel processing equipment manufacturer has comissioned a software developer to produce a series of CAD/CAM modules for its advanced CNC production machines
Production monitoring system is Web-enabled
(July 2006)
A Web enabled system provides manufacturers with tools to improve machine-based production efficiency - using Windows-based software to collect real-time data from production machines
Three steps lead to 'open' industrial connectivity
(July 2006)
Many suppliers or systems integrators of control and automation systems claim that their solutions are 'open', but in truth, this is not the case, says M A C Solutions (UK)
Destroyed subcontractor wins with turning centres
(June 2006)
Subcontractor Colbree Precision was based within two hundred yards of the Buncefield depot and the blast destroyed its factory and most of its equipment
Advanced materials group to work with NCC
(May 2006)
Quickstep and NCC have signed a Letter of Intent for a wide-ranging collaboration, which includes the commitment of Quickstep resources for the establishment of a Center of Excellence
HMC works with automatic pallet handling
(May 2006)
At the German METAV machine tool show, Heller will demonstrate one of its MCi 16.1 horizontal machining centres working on the Fastems stand with automatic pallet handling and storage system
Robotic system automates product stacking
(May 2006)
A GBP 270,000 automated robotic system has replaced the arduous job of stacking cardboard cases of food products by hand at the factory of Red Mill Snack Foods in the West Midlands
Simulation improves moulding plant layout
(May 2006)
A factory simulation tool enabled a UK plastics moulding company to plan a more efficient layout for new premises, raising efficiency and easing the transfer of production from an old factory
Progress for robots and automation group
(May 2006)
Wittmann's slogan 'Progress through Innovation' is as descriptive as it can be, even 30 years after founding of the company by Dr Werner Wittmann
All aspects of sheet metal working displayed
(April 2006)
Every element of the sheet metal working production process, from punching and laser cutting - or a combination of both - to bending, welding and marking will be shown at MACH 2006
Ntegrated miniature servo actuators are low-cost
(February 2006)
Low-cost miniature servo actuators feature a fully integrated construction, comprising a mini or super-mini Harmonic Drive gear box, a DC servo motor and a feedback device
Production management software to cut costs
(February 2006)
Although they have only been live on manaufacturing management software a few months, stator manufacturing machine builder is looking to reduce its costs and gain better control over jobs
ERP software reduces costs for jobbing firms
(January 2006)
Electrical stator production machine builder is expecting to be able to reduce its costs with better control over its jobs now that ERP software has 'gone live' at the plant
Stopping leakage reduces compressor need
(January 2006)
Experts estimate that a great many of the compressors used in compressed air systems could really be dispensed with because they only run to make up for the unnecessary loss of air and pressure