Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tapping",
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 CNC punching, laser cutting, bending demonstrated from
Trumpf, which we summarised at the time by saying "The automation of sheet metal working processes, including CNC punching, CNC laser cutting and CNC press brakes will be emphasised for MACH 2008 visitors".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Metal cutting tools go on display at MACH 2008 from
Walter GB: "On show at MACH 2008 for the first time in the UK will be indexable cutting tools for turning, milling, drilling, boring and reaming, solid carbide and high-speed steel drills, taps and end mills".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Heidenhain (GB)
concerning its Heidenhain LS 486C encoders at General Optics
- take a look at Encoders upgrade vertical machining centre
which says: "After fitting linear encoders to a VMC, an equivalent machining test confirmed that the 3 micron inaccuracy previously experienced when machining beryllium had reduced to zero in the X-axis".
Take a look also at the news release from Walter GB, Solid carbide tools tap short-chipping castings,
as well as Fastener antidumping could up prices considerably from British Association of Fastener Distributors,
and Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability from Ward CNC Machinery.
See also:
Mill/turn centre speeds changeover on batches
(December 2007)
A CNC mill/turn centre equipped with a sub-spindle provides quick job changeover times when producing 500 different motor shaft types in a 'single-hit' cycle
Brass parts machining costs reduced by 15%
(November 2007)
Subcontacting machinist reports that it has achieved a 15% cost reduction in machining a family of brass components by using a CNC mill-turn centre and recommending a small design change
Moving bridge VMC is very dynamic, accurate
(November 2007)
Moving bridge type CNC vertical machining centre combines powerful 5-axis machining capabilities with highly dynamic machine features and high product accuracy
Die casting product quality ensured
(November 2007)
All the diecasting machines at a foundry have 6-axis robotic part handling, and three have automatic on-line vision inspection, to provide the right casting 100% of the time
Tap drills cut high Si aluminium
(October 2007)
Tap drills have PCD blanks over the whole tapping length to increase tool life when machining high silicon content aluminium, for example as used in automotive crank cases
Vertical machining centres aid subcontractor
(October 2007)
Recent purchases by Verulam Engineering have included a Dugard Eagle 10 lathe, a Dugard Eagle 1000 VMC with Heidenhain iTNC 530 control and fourth axis and a Dugard Eagle 450 XP VMC
Heavy duty lathe has extended Y-axis on turret
(September 2007)
A heavier duty 30 deg slant bed lathe is rigid and has a turret slide with an extended Y-axis crossfeed of +55mm to the 12 station driven turret for heavier duty milling cycles
Workholding vices provide high strength
(September 2007)
A range of workholding vices provide high strength, dependable workpiece clamping with a large grip capacity; there are also power vices for HMC and VMC work
Heavy duty CNC turning centres are flexible
(September 2007)
A range of heavy-duty universal chuck and bar turning centres can be configured and supplied for either 2-axis turning or single set-up, multi-tasking machining operations
Insert tools mill large diameter screw threads
(August 2007)
Thread milling is used by specialist engineers as a high productivity method for machining large diameter threads in carbon steel and high toughness metals
Mill-turn centre does jobs in one set-up
(August 2007)
A mill-turning centre with a sub-spindle has taken multi-operational work away from a conventional CNC lathe and machining centres to finish jobs complete in a single set-up, said a subcontractor
Turned parts company grows by one-third
(August 2007)
A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004
Drill/tap centres machine aluminium
(August 2007)
Drill/tap machining centres are for use in the high-volume production of complex aluminium parts that require fast, reliable and cost-efficient drill/tap machining
Compact machining centre scope extended
(August 2007)
Compact vertical machining centre now has an extended working envelope and will be shown at EMO by Haas along with a high speed VMC and a low-cost toolroom milling machine
Vertical machining centre has 35% more torque
(August 2007)
Vertical machining centre to be shown at EMO 2007 features a new 10,000 rev/min main spindle with a 35% increase in torque and high speed tool change mechanism
CNC technology for higher productivity
(July 2007)
Fanuc demonstrates equipment suitable for quick, precise and extremely reliable control of CNC machines
Three CNC turning centres offer more flexibility
(June 2007)
Of six CNC lathes to be shown at the forthcoming EMO, Miyano will demonstrate three new CNC turning centres that offer flexibility, ease of use and unmanned running
Improved supply chain response
(June 2007)
RapidResponse enables tradeoffs and compromises to be made in response to unexpected events in increasingly volatile global supply and fulfillment networks
CNC sliding head lathe fits automation ideal
(June 2007)
Pump manufacturer is making maximum use of automation to maintain competitiveness, and said a CNC sliding head mill/turn centre fits exactly into what the company is trying to achieve
King Automotive invests in machining centres
(June 2007)
UK Tier One automotive supplier has invested over GBP 3 million in three automated machining lines based on gantry robot-fed twin-pallet machining centres to produce steering knuckles
System combines sawing and drilling
(June 2007)
Drilling system and straight cut band saw has been combined into one production line and can be installed in any existing material handling system
Tips for home working
(June 2007)
Training Synergy course for homeworkers delivers PC and networking basic skills with homeworker's organisation's best practice processes
Engineering data chart booklet relaunched
(June 2007)
Older production and toolroom engineers will remember the 'Zeus Precision Charts', which provided data on, for example, standardised drill sizes and decimal equivalents, and is being relaunched
Five-axis production of superbike suspension
(May 2007)
Hemlock Engineering's five-axis production centre at Stapleford, Nottingham has developed a radial foot component for the front forks of a superbike
News on the Chuck jaws, drill bit grinders, tapping machines from Gamor, Talleres SL
(May 2007)
Spanish manufacturer of jaws for chucks, drill bit grinders, and hydraulic and pneumatic tapping machines, Gamor, is opening a commercial office in india
Attachment enables multi-hole drilling
(May 2007)
Affordable multiple spindle head attachments for use with a single-spindle drilling machine, (or drill-press), or milling machine enable the drilling of multi-hole patterns in workpieces
Blue Marlin gives strength to IRN-BRU
(May 2007)
Scotland's 'other' national drink, IRN-BRU, is aiming to build its market-leading success with a substantial packaging overhaul reflecting a more contemporary brand strategy
'One-hit' machining of complex components
(May 2007)
Unicut Precision has won a long-term contract to produce batches of 250 flow control bodies that caused concern even to the supplier of the machines on which the parts would be processed
Aerospace thread tapping range extended
(May 2007)
A range of thread tapping tools has been extended to cover a wider range of thread forms and tap types for threading difficult-to-machine, heat-resistant, non-ferrous alloys
Jetcam expert installed at sheet metal contractor
(May 2007)
Multiple installations at Swedish sheet metal subcontractor improves estimation and batch processing
Single sheet metal parts need no programming
(May 2007)
CAD/CAM for sheet metal with single component automatic processing allows automatic import tool components, apply cutting processes such as microjoints, part unloading, etc, without any programming
CAM integrated machine controller
(May 2007)
Precise computerised cutting technology now available to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses
CNC is easy to use for smaller machine shops
(May 2007)
Easy-to-use, PC-based CNC machine control software brings the benefits of precise computerized cutting to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses
Vertical machining centre helps subcontractor
(May 2007)
A Ward CNC-supplied Hartford Power centre Pro-1000 vertical machining centre has been installed at Currie Engineering of Londonderry, a world-class sub-contract machinist