Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sheet Metalworking",
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 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 few weeks before,
we featured the news release Press brake and CNC laser builder brands globally from
LVD (UK): "A sheet metal working machinery builder's global branding initiative will emphasize key product families such as patented press brakes and CNC laser cutting systems".
In July 2007, we covered the news from M J Allen Group
concerning its Foundry, machining, assembly
- take a look at Pattern maker rises to general engineering
which says: "An aggressive and forward looking strategy of engineering development and company acquisition has established an integrated engineering group covering design and development through to production".
Take a look also at the news release from Mack Brooks Exhibitions, Sheet metalworking show an 'unprecedented success',
as well as CNC laser cutter/profiler runs unattended from Prima Industrie UK,
and CNC sheet metalworking programs updated from Trumpf.
See also:
Sheet metalworking show attracts 1375 exhibitors
(August 2006)
Europe's leading sheet metalworking exhibition - EuroBLECH 2006 - will have 1375 exhibitors from 40 countries, including more from Eastern Europe, in an exhibition area of 75,000m2
Fire-damaged CNC laser profiler serviced in days
(July 2006)
Following a serious fire, a CNC laser profiling machine company ordered a replacement laser resonator from Germany for a damaged, resited machine, and it was installed by next day
News on the LVD - CNC sheet metalworking from LVD (UK)
(July 2006)
LVD reports several orders secured at the UK's MACH 2006 - including Garrick Engineering, which purchased the High Speed Axel 3015 5kW Linear CNC Laser Cutting Machine being shown
CNC punch press has 3D forming capability
(May 2006)
CNC punch press that is as easy to install, operate and program includes three-dimensional forming and tapping can also produce profiles quickly, easily and economically
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
Fast fastener supply helped gain fabrication work
(March 2006)
When a fabricator urgently needed to produce a prototype assembly, a UK fastener supplied M4, M5 and M6 thin sheet nuts immediately, so the contract was secured
Service centre offers field service engineers
(March 2006)
Machine tool and engineering companies are using powerful, yet easy-to-use functionality of a service centre service to increase their customer satisfaction levels
Sheet metal work CAD/CAM supplier moves HQ
(February 2006)
Leading developer and vendor of CAD/CAM software for sheet metalworking applications, Radan has relocated its Bath headquarters to a 7000ft2 site at Limpley Mill on the south-east of the city
CNC punch press has automatic handling
(February 2006)
Leading sheet metalworking equipment manufacturer will be showing at MACH 2006 a CNC Punch Press with robot sheet loading and part picking system and a high speed laser cutting machine
CNC tool grinder revolutionises tool management
(January 2006)
CNC tool grinder is at the heart of far-reaching changes in the way an UK aircraft equipment manufacturer supplies tooling to its extensive onsite production and manufacturing operations
Sheet metal working CAD/CAM productivity raised
(January 2006)
Two more productivity tools have been added to sheet metal working CAD/CAM software - 'fold from flat' (an aid to reverse engineering) and a 'lofting' command
Event brings in sheet metal machine tool orders
(December 2005)
LVD (UK) reports that its recent Open House days were a resounding success, 30 companies attended over the three days and the company has received three orders from the event
Latest CNC punch press raises electronics quality
(October 2005)
Electronics equipment manufacturer is enjoying better quality parts - first time and every time - less scrap and less tool grinding since buying the latest CNC punch press
Laser welding cells save production costs
(October 2005)
A robot equipped with a 2kW Nd:YAG laser welder and a standard laser edge welding machine demonstrated their effectiveness and cost saving potential recently
Combined laser/punch press positions at 150m/min
(September 2005)
Double ballscrews provide positioning of sheet up to 15m/min on a combined 2.5kW profiling laser/300kN punch press system that accepts 3000mm x 1500mm sheet
Generator plant orders sheet metal FMS
(August 2005)
FG Wilson - a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar and one of the world's largest manufacturers of diesel generators, for the supply of a sheet metalworking FMS
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
Automation counters low-wage fabricators
(July 2005)
To help counter the threat from low-cost labour countries, a UK fabricator has invested heavily in automation, including n automated welding cell and tower store-fed laser profiler
Shears and pressbrake supplier's sales increase
(June 2005)
Edwards Pearson continues as a UK market leader in the sheet metalworking arena and, during 2004, recorded one of its highest ever sales intakes
Radan appoints managing director
(March 2005)
Radan Computational, a principal member of the Planit Solutions group, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Chris Aston as managing director
CNC press brake speeds up plenum box output
(February 2005)
CNC press brake is enabling a UK sheetmetalworking subcontractor to produce large plenum boxes five times faster when compared with conventional methods
Module converts CAD info into bend programs
(July 2004)
CAD/CAM software modules for sheet metal working includes one for press brake users that converts 3D models or 2D flat product developments into fully tooled and sequenced bend programs
Bending programs include automatic clash detection
(June 2004)
Latest programming module provides fully tooled and sequenced sheet metal bending programs with automatic clash detection, offering press brake users substantial cost and time savings
One-stop shop opened for manufacturing software
(March 2004)
Licom Systems, Radan Computational and Huckerby Royall Systems have been brought together with the formation of Planit Solutions, the engineering software division of Planit Holdings
Ongoing investment in CAD/CAM keeps company ahead
(March 2004)
Sheet metal subcontractor that practises ongoing streamlining of its design to manufacturing, in its quest for competitive advantage, regards using the latest CAD/CAM as a key element
CAD/CAM system adds programming flexibility
(March 2004)
Sheet metal forming and punching CAD/CAM recognises the different capabilities of each machine and the tooling associated with it and 'what if' queries adds savings
Sheet metal productivity increases are affordable
(February 2004)
Affordable productivity is the main message from a CNC punch press, press brake and laser profiling machine builder at MACH 2004 that focusses on automation
Linked cells automate bending, welding of lights
(January 2004)
Two linked robotic cells provide a high degree of production automation to counteract local shortages of skilled sheet metal workers as well as reducing costs and improving production
Hybrid laser and arc welding process used by SME
(November 2003)
An innovative welding process that basically combines the advantages of laser and arc had been confined to large scale users, but a recent application confirms growing SME interest
Multi-purpose clinch fastener is fast, economical
(August 2003)
A multi-purpose clinch fastener offer a fast and extremely cost-effective method of mounting high strength M6 or M8 steel threads in pressed parts or sheet metal panels up to 2.00mm thick
Pressbrakes added to make the most of CNC punching
(July 2003)
The recent installation of a highly productive CNC turret punch press at a subcontractor caused a shortfall in pressbrake capacity that was quickly rectified
Semi-automatic unit sharpens punches accurately
(May 2003)
A subcontract sheet metalworker has transformed a tedious, imprecise job into a fast, accurate process using a semi-automatic grinding machine for resharpening turret punch press tooling
Unmanned CNC punching cell operation is reliable
(March 2003)
Equipment reliability and uptime are paramount for a CNC punch press cell to effectively and successfully operate unmanned throughout the night shift
New Sales Engineer for the North East of England
(September 2002)
Steve Ranson, whose engineering sales career spans fifteen years, is Trumpf's new Sales Engineer for the North East of England