Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tolerance",
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 Robotic inspection machines check phial boxes from
AA Robotics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Six robotic inspection machines are speeding up pharmaceutical production and improving quality control by ensuring that phial box compartments are empty for re-use".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Prototyping/production system is 'entry-level' from
Stratasys: "An additive fabrication system for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing is designed for users with demanding applications that require accuracy and repeatability, but not high speed".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Matsuura Machinery
- take a look at Pallet system feeds mill-turn centre at Open House
which says: "Main theme during Matsuura's CNC machine tool Open House will be 'Multi Pallet Unmanned Production' supported by a multi-tasking machine with a 10 pallet system".
Take a look also at the news release from Matsuura Machinery, Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs,
as well as 'Ready to use' metal cutting fluids expanded from CRC Industries UK,
and Vertical machining centres precisely cut Inconel from 600 Centre.
See also:
UK photo etching service expands
(January 2008)
Precision component manufacturer uses phopto etching to process the exotic, corrosion resistant materials used widely in the aerospace and chemical processing industries
Heavy HMCs machine space telescope mirrors
(January 2008)
Custom-built horizontal machining centers are machining the James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments positioning them within a few microns anywhere in a machining envelope
Large horizontal machining centres come to UK
(January 2008)
Two large horizontal twin pallet machining centres feature 'Box in Box' structural design for robust, high speed machining excellence, reliability and cost effectiveness
Height gauge has three ways of measuring
(January 2008)
Height gauge offers three measurement techniques: a normal keypad initiation; a Quick Mode feature and two Speed Keys to move the measuring carriage to the desired position
Flexible length gauge checks part length
(January 2008)
A flexible length gauge checks the overall length of components having a stable feed position, preferably with rotationally-symmetric geometry
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
Imaging software inspects micro products
(January 2008)
A multi-purpose, modular system for the supply and recognition, inspection, handling, and placing of micro-assembly parts uses software for product recognition and inspection tasks
Lean manufacturing boosts turbocharger output
(December 2007)
A manufacturer of turbocharger wheels reports that lean manufacturing initiatives have improved efficiency and working conditions as well as the business' environmental footprint
Swivelling, rotating table has high accuracy
(December 2007)
A trunnion mounted swivelling and rotating table, which has temperature regulated to +/-0.25 deg C, can achieve workpiece accuracy to within three seconds of arc
CNC sliding head lathe speeds changeovers
(December 2007)
CNC sliding head lathe for small parts up to 32mm diameter requiring high precision mill/turned features will feature fast changeovers between complex components at UK autosport show
DROs improve rotary table efficiency
(December 2007)
The use of digital readout systems is playing a key role in enabling a tooling manufacturer to maintain its worldwide reputation for the supply of high precision rotary tables
Enterprise cost management software introduced
(December 2007)
Cost management software platform offers capabilities that provide real-time, predictive and precise product cost assessments throughout the development and delivery process
Horizontal machining center machines optics
(December 2007)
Custom built horizontal machining centre has machined the largest lightweight beryllium optic for an infrared optimised space telescope to be launched in 2013
Advanced clustering improves plant reliability
(December 2007)
With the latest HMI/SCADA software, manufacturers can put local systems and centralised servers into redundant pairs, providing the benefits of standardisation and improving plant reliability
Wireless probing controls chassis production
(December 2007)
A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors
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
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
Inserts supplier change betters deep-hole drilling
(November 2007)
A deep-hole drilling head is machining holes to size consistently while the need to change inserts has fallen dramatically since switching to different inserts
CNC mill-turn centre meets aviation needs
(November 2007)
Aerospace subcontractor, Portsmouth Aviation was asked to produce components for next-generation defence programmes and an automated CNC multi-tasking mill-turn centre was acquired to do this
Some bearing developments reviewed
(November 2007)
All engineers, whether in production, design or process industries, should keep a watch on bearing developments, as their reliability can determine plant efficency, writes Mike Page
Mill guide upgrades improve product tolerance
(November 2007)
Bar mill has had its mill guides upgraded and reports a reduction in 'cobbles' as well as improvements in product tolerances and mill utilisation
Metrology systems advanced in ship building
(November 2007)
Metrology systems have been involved for shipbuilding, where the systems have to endure paint and metal particles, fumes, gases, heat and intensive welding radiation
Digital indicator colour show in-/out of tolerance
(November 2007)
A digital indicator features 'at-a-glance' workpiece tolerance monitoring with a large LCD display that appears green or red to reflect in- or out-of-tolerance conditions
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
Lead-free soldering process controlled cleanly
(October 2007)
An ionic contamination 'cleanliness' tester features a volumetric testing cell does not need users to calculate assembly surface areas under test
CNC automatic lathe rolls serrations too
(October 2007)
By combining the rolling of serrations on steering shaft with metal cutting operations on a CNC automatic lathe, a manufacturer is saving over GBP 90,000/year
Synthetic lubricants efficient and economical
(October 2007)
Synthetic lubricants increasingly meet the demands for energy efficiency and economy in severe conditions, says Stephen Harris, Sales Manager at Batoyle Freedom Group
Leading transfer rates with iSCSI storage
(October 2007)
Data transfer rates in excess of 1100MB/s are possible with the latest family of iStor inAbled Ai-ProSAS iSCSI storage solutions from Axstor
Small milling cutters have wide profile range
(October 2007)
Small, profile milling cutters are offered in a wide range of cutting profiles including convex, concave, rounded or angled, straight or spirally toothed or even in complex profiles
ECM deburrs precision components
(October 2007)
A modular electrochemical machining system deburrs, radiuses and contour-machines precision components
Vertical machining centre speeds machining by two
(October 2007)
A Brother 4-axis, twin-pallet, vertical machining centre supplied by Whitehouse Machine Tools is helping Hydraulic Projects machine control valve and marine steering system components
Turnkey sliding-headstock lathe for subcontractor
(October 2007)
Star Micronics supplied a turnkey sliding-headstock lathe package that included a JBS compensating guide bush to subcontractor Metaltech Precision
Micro injection machine for high tolerance work
(October 2007)
MCP will introduce two machines at K, the first being the company's eagerly awaited 12/90 Micro injection moulding machine
Heavy-duty whirling attachment with motor
(October 2007)
A heavy-duty whirling attachment driven by its own, high power motor, to thread-whirl components like self-tapping bone screws and surgical implants, has been introduced by Geo Kingsbury