Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Finish",
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 Actuators use 30% lower air consumption from
Tomoe Valve, which we summarised at the time by saying "An actuator range, comprising 15 double acting and 15 spring return models, uses 30% lower air consumption than its rack and pinion equivalent".
The day before,
we featured the news release Mill-turn centres increase metal removal rate from
Kingsbury Machine Tools: "German CNC lathe builder has redesigned its mill-turn centres that are over twice as rigid as earlier models, allowing an increased depth of cut to be taken to maximise metal removal rate".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Guyson International
concerning its Mediblast 1400 stainless steel blast cabinet
- take a look at Blast cabinet designed for medical products
which says: "A stainless steel blast cabinet has been engineered for medical product manufacturers, where the introduction of ferrous contamination would be detrimental to production".
Take a look also at the news release from Protomold UK, Service produces prototype plastics parts,
as well as Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive from Anilam,
and Automated shot blasting saves costs, ups safety from Rosler UK.
See also:
Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs
(January 2008)
Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles
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
Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM
(January 2008)
Machining centre uses micro tools for high speed machining and its large machining table full enclosure feature a solid steel base for safety and stability
Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table
(January 2008)
A 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining centre has spindle speeds up to 20,000 rev/min and can machine parts up to 400mm diameter and 300mm high with a tilt capability up to 150 deg
Slot milling cutter reduces machining time 60%
(January 2008)
An 0.6mm slot cutter thas reduced production time in machining 'O'-ring grooves in a titanium component from 4.5h to just over 2h - a saving of over 60%
Multihead machines polish many flat parts
(January 2008)
For polishing large amounts of flat parts such as sheet, strip, extrusions and hollow sections, a multihead machine can comfortably manage the surface area that requires polishing
CAD/CAM software machining options extended
(December 2007)
Latest CAD/CAM software machining options will be demonstrated at the UK's 2008 Autosport Engineering exhibition and include port machining and composite component manufacture
Parting-off lathe tools have longer life
(December 2007)
For sliding head turning machines a range of parting off tools has been developed to enhanced tool life, rigidity and surface finish and will be shown at MACH 2008 along with four other products
Vacuum brazing capacity doubled
(December 2007)
Specialist subcontactor has added a second vacuum brazing furnace, represnting some GBP 500,000 investment - and ensures very high levels of braze integrity for complex assemblies
Coatings offer ultimate finish and durability
(December 2007)
Matched-performance products, including crystic resins, skincoat, barriercoat, gelcoat, bonding paste and structural adhesives, have been specified for the production of a luxury yacht
Tool manufacturing time cut in half
(December 2007)
On-machine verification system has helped a press tool manufacturer to gain the maximum benefit from its recent investment in high-accuracy, high-speed machining equipment
CAM automates more machining processes
(December 2007)
CAM expands on 5-axis machining capabilities and delivers improved CAD data management, faster toolpath generation for prismatic and 3D geometry and new options for hole cycle optimisation
Milling cutter roughs, finishes steel and CI
(December 2007)
Cutter with hexagonal inserts is designed for roughing and semi-finish milling applications and is claimed to be ideally suited for milling on low powered machines and non-rigid setups
Machining centres produce hydraulic parts families
(December 2007)
A manufacturer's on-going development in hydraulic pumps and motors is paralleled by the installation of multi-tasking machining centres for small and medium batch production
Specialised drills save machining costs
(November 2007)
Six drilling developments shown by Kennametal at EMO 2007, included hole making in SS and carbon-fibre reinforced polymers, deep-hole drilling and a modular drilling system, reports Mike Page
Ensuring that indexable inserts are fixed
(November 2007)
How is it possible to make sure that indexable inserts remain fixed exactly in their position - use a precision interface between the insert and tool holder, said a tooling manufacturer
Wire EDM improves subcontractor services
(November 2007)
EDM subcontractor has purchased a wire EDM to improve its manufacturing services and improve turnaround times and achieve tight customer delivery deadlines
PCD milling inserts need no regrinding
(November 2007)
Polycrystalline diamond milling system combines simplified tool pre-setting with high precision to increase performance when finish milling aluminium components
Three turning centres give a racing advantage
(November 2007)
Three CNC turning centres installed at a motor sport Formula One's workshop have produced a ten fold improvement over their previous manufacturing capability
Tooling update raised machined track parts output
(November 2007)
In the CNC machining railroad switch components a tool allowed the drilling of holes to size without additional finishing operations, while a ripper cutter improved surface finishes
Trace moisture event sensor introduced
(November 2007)
An on-line trace moisture event sensor designed for UHP inert gas applications in semiconductor fabrication provides rapid indication of a moisture event as low as 20 ppb at 1 ppb baseline
Latest tooling fends off moulds competition
(November 2007)
Making use of the latest tooling developments - as well as machine tools - have helped a UK mould and die maker to compete with overseas tool makers
Highly flexible hobber cuts gears up to Module 4
(November 2007)
Equipped with flexible stock-handling system and integrated automation, a universal production gear hobbing machine cuts gear and gear-shaft type components up to module 4
Machining centre mills to nano level accuracy
(November 2007)
Fitted with systems to control machining vibrations a high accuracy, vertical machining centre is claimed to mill small plastics injection moulds to nano level accuracy
Machining software speeds cylinder heads
(November 2007)
At the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 event, a CAD/CAM provider will tell how a set of cylinder head ports can be machined, tested and installed, from a prototype, within one to two days
Mould parting lock holds tool plates together
(November 2007)
A design of mould parting lock offers a simple and effective way of holding tool plates together, which is particularly appropriate for three-plate tooling
OD wheels grind hard/'exotic'/tough alloys
(November 2007)
Two ranges of external cylindrical grinding wheels have been introduced for large volume production of components from difficult materials such as hardened steel and tough exotic alloys
Automating electrical testing systems
(November 2007)
John Barnett describes how the integration and automation of electrical testing systems can enhance production control and quality assurance in modern manufacturing processes
Moving towards perfectly precise machining
(November 2007)
If you are visiting the UK AutoSport exhibition you can compare your machining centre accuracy against a range of machine tools that look to perfection in machining
CNC sliding head automatic machines specials
(November 2007)
Use of a CNC sliding head automatic lathe is being used by a medical instrumentation firm to develop components as well as machine special tooling and cutting accessories for surgeons
Fettling robot 'feels' its way around castings
(October 2007)
A software function, RobotWare Machining FC, lets robots grind, polish or buff castings while maintaining a constant pressure between the tool and the work surface
CNC milling control contours faster
(October 2007)
Faster processing coupled with hardware and software improvements to a control system's motion control engine result in higher contour milling speeds and enhanced data smoothing
Robot cell fettles and finishes rotor cases
(October 2007)
A robotic cell has replaced labour-intensive fettling and blending operations on pump rotor case inlet and outlet ports, reducing labour and improving the working environment
Metal cutting tooling to boost productivity
(October 2007)
Aiming to improve metal cutting productivity, profitability and performance, a range of tools and inserts feature tungsten carbide grades for drilling, milling, turning and grooving