Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Surface Texture",
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 Lighting for vision sensing applications from
Banner Engineering, which we summarised at the time by saying "Banner Engineering's lighting for vision sensing applications has been supplemented with more models".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Most popular precision gauges from
Mahr Federal: "Mahr Federal has produced a catalogue detailing over 50 of its most popular precision gauges called 'Precision gauges, Best Sellers Guide'".
In January 2007, we covered the news from Metris
concerning its Ultra CMM
- take a look at High accuracy CMM for UKAS laboratory
which says: "Recent Government funding has boosted Loughborough University's engineering research and furthered its international reputation for engineering excellence".
Take a look also at the news release from Digital Surf, Software analyses nano/micro surface data,
as well as Sample measurement programme announced from Lambda Photometrics,
and World's first ultraviolet camcorder introduced from Oculus Photonics.
See also:
Ultraviolet camcorder works in 300-400nm waveband
(March 2006)
Digital ultraviolet imaging has historically been a specialised area of imaging technology with limited applications
Digital near-ultraviolet camcorder is first
(March 2006)
Oculus Photonics has introduced the world's first digital, near-ultraviolet (near-UV) camcorder, the UVCorder
Schmitt Europe appoints German distributor
(February 2006)
Sales of Schmitt Europe's laser distance measuring sensors are set for sustained growth, following the appointment of Frankfurt Allsens Messtechnik as distributor for Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Balancing systems maker names South German agent
(February 2006)
Following the appointment of Ilg and Sulzberger Werkzeugmaschinen as Schmitt Europe's South German agent, the company's sales of balancing and vibration control systems are set for more growth
Direct part mark reader is hand-held
(January 2006)
Handheld direct part mark reader provides reading of all printed and direct part mark codes for manufacturers implementing part traceability programmes in tmany industries
Accuracy, reliability determined balancer choice
(May 2005)
Accuracy, reliability and cost-effectiveness are the core attributes that influenced a machine tool supplier in choosing a supplier of wheel balancers for its re-manufactured grinding machines
Balancing website is now in seven languages
(April 2005)
To promote balancing, vibration control and laser measurement systems to a world-wide audience, as complete website is produced in seven languages, including Turkish and Russian
Grinding machining balancing tuned finely
(February 2005)
Recently-enhanced system brings the balancing of grinding machines to new levels of accuracy - achieving results to within 0.02 microns at speeds from 300 to 30,000 rev/min
Flow wrap is faster and avoids air leakage
(January 2005)
In a move away from the traditional roll wrap - subject to air leakage - to an automated, high speed, flow wrapped packaging arena at a biscuits manufacturer performs faster packaging
Vibration website is also in Russian and Turkish
(January 2005)
Balancing and vibration control systems specialist has underlined its commitment to international markets by launching its website, in Russian and Turkish, as well as in English, German and Italian
Grinding wheel balancing specialist adds staff
(December 2004)
Coventry-based balancing and vibration control specialist, Schmitt Europe has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Jon Atkinson as the company's Account Manager
Controller reports vibration amplitude, frequency
(November 2004)
Grinding wheel and component balancing specialist has extended the vibration monitoring capabilities of its proven electronic control unit that now features a vibration sweep function
VMCs run in the fast track to meet sport's needs
(September 2004)
Installed over Christmas 2003 to machine bespoke racing motorcycle components as part of a fast reaction, in-house supply philosophy two VMCs are themselves being run flat-out
Advanced industrial laser measurement to be shown
(September 2004)
Advanced industrial laser measurement, alignment and surface roughness gauging systems will be showcased in Italy for the first time at the forthcoming BIAS international trade show
Software development improves HSP potential
(June 2004)
Control software that provides high speed production and die mould type machining in three, four or five-axes features a precision drilling and milling centre
Catalogue brings together those essential items
(May 2004)
Everyday items such as levelling feet, castors, knobs, handles, hinges, grips and levers have to function correctly - essential items that are brought together in a new catalogue
'Made to Measure: Measure to Make' is essential
(April 2004)
The DMAC Annual Conference 'Made to Measure: Measure to Make' is the essential event for all quality managers, metrology engineers, technicians and all who are interested in length metrology
Laser distance sensors get smaller, ranges expand
(March 2004)
It is possible to make high accuracy, non-contact measurements when space is at a premium using a very compact laser distance sensor available in two measuring ranges: 16-26mm and 16-120mm
Software boosts CNC miller/driller output
(February 2004)
New control software, significantly improving the ability to provide high speed production and die mould type machining in three, four or five-axes, features the latest CNC miller/driller
PCB card operates wheel balancers, gauging heads
(January 2004)
PCB card for gauging operations simply slots into an electronic controller to operate four grinding wheel balancers, in-process gauging heads or acoustic emissions monitoring in any combination
Sales boost effort gains top company award
(December 2003)
A 30% increase in overseas balancing and process monitoring equipment sales during the last quarter has won a top company award for Tim Wood, International Sales Manager at Schmitt Europe
One control offers full integrated operation
(December 2003)
Fully integrated operation of in-process gauging, grinding wheel balancing and acoustic emissions monitoring systems can be done using a single control unit
Laser measuring sensors installed easily
(July 2003)
A family of short range, laser measuring sensors feature simple installation even in restricted access applications
Hand-held measures coating thicknesses
(July 2003)
Using a range of modular 'smart probes', which store their calibrations, a hand-held device economically measures coatings that may be soft, abrasive or complex
Semi-automatic system improves wheel balance
(April 2003)
Semi-automatic grinding wheel balancing system brings the benefits of accurate grinding wheel balancing to applications that do not demand the speed or accuracy of an automatic system
Single and multi-point heads speed inspection
(February 2003)
A reciprocal marketing agreement brings measurement control units and single or multi-point measuring heads for fast and accurate inspection of machined components
High speed ring balancer optimises performance
(January 2003)
A high speed ring balancer system that helps users to maximise the productivity of their machining centres, lathes and grinders, makes continuous adjustments while the machine spindle runs
Automatic wheel balancers hold grinding precision
(January 2003)
Automatic wheel balancers enable CNC valve seat grinders to maintain dimensional tolerances of under 5 microns, while producing up to 15 components a minute, 24 hours a day
Portable system for balancing rotating equipment
(November 2002)
The SB-1700, a portable system for accurate and cost-effective balancing of rotating equipment, is the latest addition to Schmitt Europe's range of dynamic balancing solutions
Balancing system designed for grinding systems
(September 2002)
A jointly-developed electromagnetic balancing product is designed for grinding and other high speed machine tool operations
Machine vision system checks colour-coated steels
(August 2002)
Corus Colors, a business unit of Corus Group, has integrated a machine vision surface inspection system into a Colorcoat Line at their manufacturing facility in Flintshire, Wales, UK
Plastics worm gear teeth grit blasted cleanly
(May 2002)
Grit blasting solved the problem of efficiently deburring super-tough polymer plastics gears without damage to the critical gear tooth or alteration of the surface finish
Simplified surface measurement is more versatile
(March 2002)
As well as simplifying surface texture measurement, this instrument's detector can be positioned at right angles to the measuring direction to measure items like crankshafts
Rented measurement equipment helped after fire
(November 2001)
Following a major fire in which all of Tecan Components' measuring equipment was lost, Mitutoyo was able to help out by rapidly supplying new equipment on a rental basis