Mike Page, Editor, writes:
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and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
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the news release CAD/CAM system ensures efficient CNC punching from
Radan Computational, which we summarised at the time by saying "A company, which has taken over the UK agency for the Japanese Nisshinbo CNC punching machines, press brakes and shears, recommends Radan's CAD/CAM systems for their programming".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Quieter CNC turret punch press is faster too from
Press and Shear Machinery: "A servo-electric, 200kN turret punch press has a sheet metal nibbling speed of 800 hits/min at 1mm pitch as well as having lower maintenance costs".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Gefran SIEI UK
concerning its SieiDrive TPD32 Digital DC Drives
- take a look at Digital DC drives made for automation
which says: "A range of digital DC drives is designed to minimise user system requirements, with optional functions and dedicated application packages available for complex industrial automation systems".
Take a look also at the news release from Prima Industrie UK, 3D laser cutter avoids complex drive systems,
as well as Pattern maker rises to general engineering from M J Allen Group,
and CNC punching CAM stores tooling geometry from Jetcam International.
See also:
Vietnamese machine tool show proved lively
(July 2007)
Machine tool exhibitors at MTA Vietnam 2007 - the third international precision engineering, machine tool and metalworking technology exhibition - proved to be enthusiastic over business there
One CAM programs a variety of CNC punch presses
(July 2007)
Running a variety of CNC punch presses, a punch/laser press and adding on a new machine has not posed any problems or interruptions using just one CAM system
Laser profiling raises sheet metal work capacity
(June 2007)
A coil processing line eeding turret punch presses were not keeping pace with demand, so a sheet metal subcontractor added on a CNC laser cutting and profiling machine
Thick turret tooling made for Pivatic presses
(June 2007)
A high performance thick turret punching system for Pivatic punch presses increases tool performance and flexibility, offers extended tool life, and allows interchangeability with existing systems
CNC punch presses have large turret capacity
(March 2007)
Robust, thick turret tooling style CNC punch presses, 200 and 300kN, offer a large turret capacity with a versatile mix of stations and the largest feed clearance in the industry
Advanced press brake ensures SS part quality
(February 2007)
The pressure reference bending technology with dynamic crowning on a press brake (brake press) ensures that a fabricator can fulfil the highest demands for the production of stainless steel parts
Sheet metal work agent adds water jet cutting
(February 2007)
Press and Shear Machinery has taken over the marketing in the UK of Italian-built Technocut water jet cutting and profiling systems from CMS
API extends sheet metal CAM offer
(February 2007)
Applied Production has extended its offer on ProFab Lite V3.5 which is still available for under $1000
News on the Slitting die tooling system - CNC punch presses from Wilson Tool International
(January 2007)
Slitting die tooling system for CNC punch presses uses a tough and wear-resistant premium tool steel for the slitting die blade to offer twice the regrind life of standard tooling
News on the CAM software for CNC turret punch presses from Applied Production
(January 2007)
US firm offers at low price CAM software for CNC turret punch presses, which accepts DXF geometry from any CAD system, includes interactive nesting and cycle optimization
CNC punch press tooling catalogue published
(November 2006)
Euromac Punch Press users will find the new and expanded 36 page Mate Euromac tooling catalog helpful in planning their fabricating projects
Punched/laser cut parts measured within 25 micron
(November 2006)
Latest planar measurement system for checking punched or laser-cut sheet metal and flat component has a measuring accuracy of 25 micron
Fabricating complex tube structures economically
(November 2006)
For the sawing and processing of tubes, modular machine concepts with the option to readily add, at any time, further processing steps, paired with easy operation
Verify CNC turret punch press precision
(October 2006)
Punch press calibration system for aligning and verifying CNC punch press precision is designed to operate on a broad range of press types, including those with eccentric turrets
CNC laser cutter provides benefits at low cost
(October 2006)
The ability to quickly and easily produce profiled parts such as brackets and sling components is vital to a lift/elevator manufacturer, hence an investment made in CNC laser cutting
Turret punch press has regenerative braking
(October 2006)
An all-electric, CNC turret punch press incorporating regenerative braking technology and energy management software in the controller was installed in mid 2005
Continuous card guide tool does more work
(October 2006)
Continuous card guide tool simplifies producing card guides in electronic assemblies and any length card guide now can be fabricated, eliminating multiple tools and secondary operations
News on the Tooling system for all thick turret punch presses from Mate Precision Tooling
(August 2006)
Tooling system for all thick turret punch presses has punches made from air-hardened tool steel with increased vanadium and tungsten carbides to add durability and increase wear resistance
Tool marks sheet anywhere under CNC punching
(July 2006)
Sheet marking tooling is ruggedly designed and can be programmed to mark anywhere on the sheet without marking the underside or deforming the material - images are smooth and consistent
Punch press tool scores PVC coated SS
(May 2006)
Domestic products manufacturer uses a sheet marking tool in a punch press to score protective PVC covering on SS sheets prior to silk screening in 24/7 fabricating of barbecue components
CNC punch press reduces programming time
(May 2006)
In addition to saving a subcontractor on programming time an exceptionally easy-to-program CNC punch press will enable the company to complete more processes on one machine set-up
CNC turret punch press with automated load
(May 2006)
A high speed, high productivity 200kN CNC turret punch press features automated loading and a components pick and sort system
AC motor drives power range extended
(April 2006)
Higher power options, up to 93kW, washdown-duty variants, and more plug-in expansion cards feature a family of AC motor drives for adjustable speed applications
UK used machine tools show bookings grow quickly
(April 2006)
The UK's only exhibition for used machine tools, ancillary products and equipment, has already witnessed a tremendous response from exhibitors, just a matter of weeks after announcing dates
News on the Thin turret tooling for Strippit CNC punch presses from Mate Precision Tooling
(March 2006)
Punching holes in galvanised and stainless steel lighting products required that tools had to be sharpened weekly - since replaced with tools that operate for months with no sharpening
CNC sheet metal investment raises capabilities
(February 2006)
A sheet metal subcontractor, specialising in lower-volume, higher-specification work, has invested in a CNC laser cutting system, two press brakes and 3D offline programming software
Long life thick turret tooling is interchangeable
(January 2006)
Long life thick turret tooling combine both long life design and interchangeability features for maximum performance and cost effective CNC punching
Turret punch press is priced at 'entry-level'
(December 2005)
A 230kN turret punch press is priced to appeal to the entry-level user is compact and easy to install, and has a working area of 1250mm x 2500mm without sheet repositioning
CNC turret punch press is at affordable level
(November 2005)
Latest Finn-Power 230kN hydraulic turret punch press has been priced at a highly affordable level and has a working area is 1250mm x 2500mm without repositioning
News on the Forming fabrication tools for punch presses from Mate Precision Tooling
(September 2005)
Fabricators in need of special assembly tools such as louvers, shearbuttons, tapping extrusions and many others will find immediate delivery from stock service helpful in planning projects
CNC punch press halves cycle times
(August 2005)
Installation of a CNC turret punch press and programming software has halved pressworking cycle times at the factory of a railway (railroad) equipment maker
News on the Ultima Premium Tool Steel dies for punch presses from Wilson Tool International
(July 2005)
Ultima dies are specifically designed to dramatically improve tool life when punching materials that are abrasive or have high tensile strength, and are ideal for long-run jobs
News on the QuickLock Tooling System for punch presses from Mate Precision Tooling
(July 2005)
Punch press tooling system features a keyed alignment ring that engages the key in the punch for fast tool alignment so no alignment fixture is needed and quicker tool set-ups result
Punch pressing flexibility sought by subcontractor
(June 2005)
For CNC punching flexibility a subcontractor opted for a machine with an additional auto index station and two multi-tools - one with eight stations and one with three