Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sheet Metal Processing",
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 Machine tool builder to stage 'EMO Encore' event from
Yamazaki Mazak UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "As well as viewing the latest CNC machine tool releases at an 'EMO Encore' event, the UK plant of Yamazaki Mazak will show off the recently completed extension of its machine tool
plant".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Dual feed crane releases more production space from
Excel Automation: "A dual feed crane, automatically feeding components to three production areas over two floors, is expanding sheet metal working capacity at a UK machine tool building plant".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions
concerning its Lantek Expert III
- take a look at Comprehensive sheet metal management tool
which says: "Lantek Expert III provides for current and future management needs from attracting customers through to the final support service".
Take a look also at the news release from Sick Stegmann, Compact motor feedback wire draw encoder,
as well as Sheet metal storage systems are automatic from Kasto,
and Sawing and storage systems benefit SMEs from Kasto.
See also:
Development process optimisation with CoCreate
(April 2007)
Battery Machines guarantees process continuity with the introduction of CoCreate OneSpace Modeling
Laser cutting firm appoints sales manager
(March 2007)
Laser cutting machine company Prima Industrie UK has appointed Paul Downs as sales manager for the UK and Ireland and he brings 19 years' of sheet metal machine industry experience
Incremental wire draw encoders are precise
(February 2007)
Sick Stegmann's PKS Incremental Wire Draw Encoders provide precise linear position or distance information for paths up to 5 m in length with repeatability to +/- 3 measuring steps
UK machine tool plant expansion is nearly complete
(February 2007)
Japanese machine tool builder, Yamazaki Mazak has almost completed a significant expansion of its UK plant near Worcester, including a 5-axis machining centre and laser profiling
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
Wire draw absolute encoder measures lengths to 5m
(January 2007)
Sick Stegmann has introduced BKS Wire Draw Encoders
Production machine head gains award
(December 2006)
The Werner-von-Siemens-Ring Stiftung [Foundation] has awarded German entrepreneur Professor Berthold Leibinger Germany's most important technology award
Machine tool engineer gains technology award
(December 2006)
The Werner-von-Siemens-Ring Stiftung [Foundation] in Berlin has awarded German entrepreneur, Professor Berthold Leibinger, Germany's most important technology award
CNC press brake avoids unnecessary extras
(November 2006)
Not every sheet metal fabrication shop wants a CNC press brake with all the extras, such as 3D graphics, said a subcontractor, which has invested in a straightforward CNC model
Metals storage tower system is automated
(November 2006)
An automated metals storage tower system for 'first time' users handles sheet metal as well as other items such as long stock, cut pieces, boxes, drums and pallets
Power tool removes laser cutter slat bed slag
(November 2006)
Removing slag produced during laser cutting from the support slats in the machine beds need no longer be laborious when using a low power hand tool
Service scheme covers machine life-cycle
(November 2006)
Trumpf introduced at EuroBLECH 2006 a comprehensive service covering the entire life cycle of a machine tool - from financing at purchase, through maintenance to support in eventual sale
CNC sheet metalworking programs updated
(October 2006)
Innovations in programming software have been addded to Trumpf control systems for 3D laser welding and profiling, CNC punching and CNC press brake work
Power tools trim/de-burr/edge-prep sheet metal
(October 2006)
Sheet metal edge trimming power tools can be used to deburr the edges of metals and plastics - or to prepare these edges for welding - five times faster than angle grinders
Machine tool builder's sales rise 18%
(October 2006)
German manufacturer of CNC sheet metal working machine tools and systems reports a sales increase of 18%, and predicts double-digit growth rates for 2006/07
CNC sheet metal company noted record sales
(August 2006)
CNC sheet metal working machine tool and laser systems builder, Trumpf, reported record sales and record orders received - ales rose by 18% to EUR 1.65 billion or US$2.01 billion
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
CAM amortises on basis of materials savings
(June 2006)
Light aircraft manufacturer says that a CAM system for routing has already recouped its costs in terms of material savings, resource requirements and its overall ease of use
OneSpace revamps Design Environment
(February 2006)
World market leader for ventilation and air conditioning components and systems shortens lead times in the rollout phase by 20-30%
Sawing centres integrate production, warehousing
(November 2005)
A new sawing cell and powerful sheet metal processing cells shown at EMO 2005 included a compact processing centre that enables the optimum integration of warehouse and production facilities
Flat bed laser doubles up on cutting speed
(July 2005)
At 09.00h at the first day of the EMO exhibition, Prima Industrie will unveil a flat bed laser cutting machine cutting over 1000 holes/min - twice that of current machines
MS Production chooses Topsolid
(February 2005)
Topsolid chosen as preferred solution after competitive event
Bystronic acuires Pullmax sales companies
(January 2005)
The Swiss Bystronic Group has acquired the two sales companies, Pullmax UK and Pullmax Scandinavia, from the Swedish Karolin Machine Tool group
Software makes sheet metal processing transparent
(December 2004)
Software that makes sheet metal processing transparent has wide-ranging communications, PPS and programming, machine controlling and storage systems and provides feedback messages
Press brakes and guillotines can do heavy work
(August 2004)
Special versions of press brakes and guillotine shears cover material thicknesses up to 25mm and widths up to 8m to satisfy demand from the heavier steel construction industries
Sheet metal working show records 46% visitor boost
(April 2004)
Signs that European industry is showing interest in re-equiping its sheet metal working plant were apparent at the SUDBLECH show in Germany where visitors were up by 46% over the 2002 event
Flat bed machine measures sheet form heights too
(February 2002)
This measuring machine enables punched, laser-cut or punch-machine formed sheet metal parts to be measured quickly and precisely
Measuring profiled sheet components more quickly
(October 2001)
The new measuring machine, Trumpf Qualifier enables punched, laser-cut or punch-machine-formed sheet metal parts to be measured quickly and very precisely
Punch press adds flexibility to furniture-making
(July 2001)
To turn material into value added product and with maximum flexibility, Bisley Office Furniture has invested in Pivatic coil processing equipment and a Finn-Power Pivatic P40 turret punch press