Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Reliability",
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 DC brushless motor range extended from
Parvalux Electric Motors, which we summarised at the time by saying "A range of DC brushless electric motors, a number of different motor flange mounting options, now includes a customisable 86mm model".
The same day,
we featured the news release Dual lead worm gears work either way from
Renold Gears: "Dual lead worm gear sets are said to be ideally suited for use in positional machinery as they provide a kinematically correct gear, which can run in either direction of rotation".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Leica Geosystems AG
concerning its Leica Absolute Tracker
- take a look at Portable laser tracker is more accurate
which says: "Easily portable laser tracker claims substantial advances in thermal stability and volumetric accuracy, accelerated start-up times, major speed improvements and a maintenance-free internal design".
Take a look also at the news release from Datastick Systems, Handheld vibration analyser has smartphone,
as well as AC powered forklift trucks improve traction from HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE,
and Mill-turn centre has 10kW of milling power from Turning Technologies UK.
See also:
Pallet system feeds mill-turn centre at Open House
(February 2008)
Main theme during Matsuura's CNC machine tool Open House will be 'Multi Pallet Unmanned Production' supported by a multi-tasking machine with a 10 pallet system
Reach trucks reliability and comfort increased
(February 2008)
To enhance operator comfort and productivity, reach trucks have an improved drive unit that requires less maintenance and provides a more reliable truck
Predictive maintenance is a benefit, not an evil
(February 2008)
Predictive maintenance should be seen as an integral part of plant management and, moreover, part of an all encompassing asset management function
Gas engines reduce plant CO2 emissions by 40%
(February 2008)
Beveridge bottling plants expect to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% through their use of natural gas fired gas engines to generate power in-house
Infrared light source is incandescent
(February 2008)
Standard incandescent Infrared light source offering a broad light spectrum unachievable with LEDs and penetrate into or through materials for inspction of MEMS or solar panel products
IEC standard accepts a control network protocol
(January 2008)
The International Electrotechnical Commission has accepted a control network protocol for process automation as a part of international standard IEC 61784-2 Ed.1.0
ERP suits mould, tool and prototype firms
(January 2008)
ERP system has complete functionality and tools to meet the specific requirements of the mold, die, tool, model, pattern, prototype and special machine making industries
Vertical machining centres cut patterns
(January 2008)
Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board
Spiral wrapping machines prove reliability
(January 2008)
As a company's two existing spiral wrapping machines had proven to be extremely reliable, fast, safe and perfect for spiral wrapping, an aluminium extrusions supplier saw no need to change supplier
Twin spindle turning centre has more versatility
(January 2008)
A twin-spindle, three-turret, three Y-axis turning centre with up to 72 driven tools allows a standard set-up to produce an extremely wide range of components, said the user
Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008
(January 2008)
On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills
Ethernet migrates into automation I/O level
(January 2008)
The worldwide market for Ethernet-based devices and I/O is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 27.5% over the next five years
Adhesive bonding systems experience offered
(January 2008)
Through its experience of many different servo driven and hydraulic systems an adhesives bonding system supplier has is able to maximise reliability and reduce line downtime
Automatic system controls lubricants precisely
(January 2008)
An automated lubrication system that controls precisely the amount of lubricant released without overspill to rotating and moving parts is a standard feature on packaging machines
Horizontal machining centres raise productivity
(January 2008)
Horizontal machining centres with a capacious working envelope have a compact footprint, giving greater productivity/m floor space and highly efficient swarf evacuation
Five-axis machining ups instruments output
(January 2008)
To machine complex parts out of stainless steel and aluminium, an instruments manufacturer reports that a 5-axis machining centre has improved productivity, performance and profitability
Compressed air system modernised
(January 2008)
A furniture manufacturer's compressed air system failed, and selection of a new compressor by a supplier saved on energy costs and increased output by 12%
Rotary screw compressor provides reliability
(January 2008)
A UK forging firm sought to link the supply of compressed air throughout its new and existing forge and chose an oil injected rotary screw compressor for reliability and low operating costs
Reduce harmonics in the power supply, save costs:
(January 2008)
Companies can eliminate equipment failures and cut production downtime, repair and replacement costs by reducing the effects of harmonic distortion from power supply lines, says Bob Liddle
Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals
(January 2008)
For machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals a 5-axis machining centre a more stiffness to the 5-axis cutting head than is normally associated with machines of this type
UK machine tool group growth continues
(January 2008)
The UK's 600 Group of machine tool businesses has achieved growth, with good results from each of its manufacturers and substantial sales growth by the UK distributor 600 Centre
Five-axis machine drills and routs aluminium
(January 2008)
An advanced 5-axis profile machine centre will be shown at MACH 2008 and is capable of drilling, routing, tapping, cutting and notching in aluminium and steel
Large horizontal machining centres come to UK
(January 2008)
Two large horizontal twin pallet machining centres feature 'Box in Box' structural design for robust, high speed machining excellence, reliability and cost effectiveness
Water jet cutting increases revenue by 79%
(January 2008)
Within two years of buying its waterjet systems, an Alabama, USA, company saw its annual revenue increase by more than 79% and it grew from 10 employees to 25
Height gauge has three ways of measuring
(January 2008)
Height gauge offers three measurement techniques: a normal keypad initiation; a Quick Mode feature and two Speed Keys to move the measuring carriage to the desired position
Remote graphics units qualify for DCS, SCADA
(January 2008)
A number of process automation companies have qualified the use of Matrox Extio remote graphics units with their distributed control systems and SCADA software
CNCs chosen for reliability and spares service
(January 2008)
For automotive production lines machining 15.6litre V8 truck diesel engine components, a Swedish company has selected CNCs on the basis of reliability and spares service
CAD/CAM reduces jobs times from 4h to 30min
(January 2008)
A sheet metal fabrication and engineering company reports that the latest CAD/CAM systems have reduced job times from 4h to 30min and improved accuracy and efficiency
CAD/CAM provider adds mill-turn centre
(January 2008)
To prove out its new programs on real jobs with real deadlines, Dlcam has added a WFL mill-turn machine with a 3m working capacity to its Tooling Services Division plant
Compact clamping sleeves are programmable
(January 2008)
Programmable lamping sleeve offers a made-to-order fit for every application and lasting reliability and repeatability so it can simply be installed and then forgotten
Horizontal machining centre has twin spindles
(January 2008)
To minimises costs in the high-productivity machining of steel and cast iron workpieces, a twin-spindle hoizontal machining centre is designed for 3- and 4-axis production work
Free maintenance products catalogue published
(January 2008)
The latest Screwfix free catalogue (issue 90) offers over 1,100 pages of high quality, low cost building, maintenance and refurbishment items
Die-sinking EDMs offer higher accuracy
(December 2007)
Die-sinking EDMs have, as standard, quality glass scales, which continuously measure and correct axis positions, ensuring that all components are in the required range of accuracy
Clustering improves process control networking
(December 2007)
Latest SCADA brings in clustering, which can reduce the high costs associated with multiple redundancies in hardware, while still ensuring server availability