Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Stainless Steel Components",
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 Diode laser applies abrasion resistant cladding from
Technogenia, which we summarised at the time by saying "US company said it is the first to to use the latest diode laser technology - 4kW - with an NC machine to deposit anti-abrasive coatings on parts up to 12m long".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Screw jack systems reduce can washing hours from
Power Jacks: "Canning company reports that screw jack systems used in its can washing area of production are saving man-hours and lowering the down time".
In September 2007, we covered the news from NC Engineering
concerning its K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes
- take a look at UK subcontractor buys two CNC automatics at EMO
which says: "Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America".
Take a look also at the news release from Acro Precision Technology, Unmanned CNC machining wins back orders,
as well as Turned parts company grows by one-third from Qualiturn Products,
and Disposable mixing system speeds products from Millipore.
See also:
Smallest backlash-free precision gears
(February 2007)
Harmonic Drive has introduced what is believed to be the world's smallest backlash-free precision gear sets, the Micro Harmonic Drive
Rope-pull emergency stop switches
(February 2007)
Omron Scientific's rope-pull emergency stop switches, the ER series, can be supplied with top-mounted metal stop buttons and cover spans of 40 to 200 metres
A 4-axis VMC brings in more machining work
(February 2007)
A machining centre's 4-axis capability is a specialist machinist to secure from major clients additional work that was previously beyond its former 3-axis machining capabilities
Linear, rotary motion in extreme magnetic fields
(November 2006)
Demand for non-magnetic movement systems has increased steadily over recent years with stages being used in life science applications, microelectronics and nanotechnology
Powder produces SS components from CAD
(October 2006)
A new powder for producing 17-4 stainless steel components directly from CAD models using a layer-by-layer additive process has been launched by EOS
SS 17-4 powder laser sintered into dense parts
(October 2006)
Powder for producing 17-4 SS components directly from CAD models by direct metal laser sintering completely melts the metal powder and so produces parts that are fully dense
Low-cost rotary table for EDM use is rustproof
(September 2006)
A fully water and rustproof precision rotary table for EDM users is equipped with a 100mm diameter stainless steel table, ready drilled and tapped to accept a chuck or component fixture
Linear motion systems run for 23 years
(July 2006)
A service life in excess of ten years is pretty good for any wearing part, but at 23 years old, linear motion systems used in a pipecleaner making machine must be setting a record
Gauging probes offer superb reliability
(June 2006)
Research measurements and precision gauging of machined parts rely on accurate, reliable and robust sensors, for which gauging displacement transducers are robust and highly reliable
Weld purging for tubular duplex stainless steel
(June 2006)
Tubular duplex stainless steel components in an overhead transmission structure are to be welded using purging systems supplied by Huntingdon Fusion Techniques
Belt driven linear actuator is sealed
(May 2006)
Sealed belt drive linear actuator is compact and exceptionally clean and incorporates a flush, metal cover strip that runs the entire length of its high strength aluminium beam
Motors have housing and mixing heads
(March 2006)
Motors have housing and mixing heads all fabricated in stainless steel in order to meet the most demanding hygiene standards and handle aggressive materials
Weigher checks up to 16 packages simultaneously
(January 2006)
Advanced and efficient checkweigher - drag chain style scale - is capable of weighing, classifying, and rejecting up to 16 items simultaneously for quality control in packaging
Helical reduction gearboxes are maintenance free
(December 2005)
Shaft mounted helical reduction gearboxes with flanges for direct mounting of IEC and NEMA motors are completely maintenance free and have ATEX certification for explosive atmospheres
Medical development, manufacturing service offered
(August 2005)
Sub-contractor has set up a medical division to develop and manufacture low to medium volumes of medical components with high precision, repeatability and consistency
News on the Stainless steel components from Acro Precision Technology
(August 2005)
Expecting the building of the UK Olypics stadium to provide an important boost to the UK engineering sector, Acro Precision forsees an increase in demand for SS products
Stainless steel building components go olympic
(August 2005)
Precision engineering company, Acro Precision Technology, expects the building of the new Olympic stadium to provide an important boost to the UK engineering sector
Twin Lane Checkweigher Runs At 600 Units Per Min.
(July 2005)
Based on its Apex ACW 25 light duty checkweigher, Prins UK has launched the twin lane Apex checkweigher
Manual/CNC lathes add flexibility
(March 2005)
Ongoing investment in dual manual/CNC lathes allows a specialist subcontractor to produce parts - such as LH and RH threaded hubs - much more easily than on conventional lathes
Bigger laser systems perform plate working
(January 2005)
While large area laser profilers and heavy duty press brakes can produce 12m long components, the machines can profitably do large numbers of smaller parts too, says a subcontractor
TDS system promises major improvement
(November 2004)
Demonstrating new levels of accuracy and reliability, Solartron Mobrey's new Total Dissolved Solids Control System, the TDS 880, offers a significant advance in boiler blowdown management
Impressive parting-off on stainless steel parts
(October 2004)
Stewart Buchanan Gauges is successfully parting-off up to 4000 stainless steel components with a single insert
High-performance polymers challenge metal bearings
(September 2004)
When choosing a bearing for any application, the three considerations are lifespan, maintenance, and cost, and the choice lies increasingly between a polymer plastics or metal
SS fabricator gains ISO 9001:2000 in six months
(September 2004)
Axium Process, specialist SS fabricators, has achieved registration to the quality management system ISO 9001:2000 through the British Standards Institution in just under six months
Water jet cutting improved parts profiling
(June 2004)
When a mining equipment manufacturer invested in a waterjet cutting machine, not only did it make profile cutting a lot easier and more accurate, the company was also able to diversify
Fast response CNC machining operates on 24h basis
(June 2004)
Set up with a GBP 500,000 investment budget CNC machine shop is structured to provide a round-the-clock fast response CNC machining service
Powered tooling and two Y-axis cross feeds scored
(April 2004)
In a subcontrator's view, its latest mill/turn centre stands out for its powered tooling ability to mill and drill and in particular, through the added flexibility from its two Y-axis cross feeds
Stainless Steel Self-Locking Ball Lock Pins
(June 2003)
J.W.Winco now offers Plastic 3-Prong Self-Locking Ball Lock Pins with Stainless Steel Components
Fabricator offers fast turnaround in SS jobs
(March 2003)
SS fabricator offers a rapid turnaround fabrication service for companies requiring high quality stainless steel components and assemblies built to their own specification
Wire erosion reduces costs at hip manufacturer
(November 2002)
A wire EDM has significantly improved design flexibility, revolutionised the prototyping process and reduced costs at a prosthetic prosthetic joint manufacturer
Manways designed for medium-pressure usage
(October 2002)
Stainless steel manways have been designed for atmospheric and medium atmospheric and medium-pressure liquid, powder and grain applications
Customised fabrications focus on clean engineering
(August 2002)
Over 100 man years of engineering experience in the supply and manufacture of high quality customised stainless steel components and fabrication is available on a sub-contract basis
CNC profiler and press brake demolish lead times
(July 2002)
The need to reduce manufacturing costs moved a metal finishing plant specialist to invest in CNC laser profiler and CNC press brake and slash lead times from 4 days to 6 just hours!
Change of attitude boosts machining performance
(June 2002)
The introduction of a high speed horizontal machining centre at a Lancashire-based subcontractor has saved up to 50% in terms of set-up and cycle times when compared with VMCs