Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tool Changers",
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 Take another look at rotary transfer machines from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rotary transfer machines were originally conceived with short cycle times and long, high volume production runs, but today, they offer flexibility, writes Mike
Page".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Transfer machines take batch sizes down to 100-off from
Mikron Tool SA Agno: "Though associated with large batch and continuous volume production, two transfer machine designs can be changed over quickly to machine small batches down to 100-off".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Mikron Machining Technology
concerning its Ideo and Namco automated machining systems
- take a look at Multi-tasking machining systems range broadened
which says: "A machining system offers unlimited flexibility, optimum productivity and high quality, for work pieces in any material or shape, conforming within a machining envelope of up to 250 x 250 x 250mm".
Take a look also at the news release from Heller Machine Tools, Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron,
as well as CNC lathe and machining centres chosen carefully from Haas Automation,
and CNC machines for sale include Elb grinder from Gribben Davies Machine Tools.
See also:
Heavy automation tool changers selected
(March 2007)
A partnership between KT Engineering and Walker Aerospace has used ATI Industrial Automation's QC-310 Heavy Automation Tool Changers
Robots and tool changers in flexible manufacturing
(March 2007)
Chrysler Group has adopted a flexible manufacturing process where robots and tool changers are utilised in manufacturing multiple cars on one assembly line to cut costs
Flexible manufacturing process for Chrysler
(March 2007)
Equipped with over 700 ABB robots and 237 Master-side and 576 Tool-side ATI tool changers, Chrysler Group's new flexible manufacturing process was designed to cut costs and increase flexibility
CNC milling centre has powerful orthoganal head
(January 2007)
Fixed gantry, moving table CNC milling centre features a powerful orthogonal head with axis drives powered by direct drive or torque motors
Drilling system has very high production speeds
(January 2007)
A redeveloped 3-axis drilling system is characterized by its extremely high production speeds using carbide -tipped drills and higher positioning rates
Three 5-axis machining centres suit medical sector
(November 2006)
Three 5-axis machining centres are intended for precision engineering companies for the manufacture of medical devices (surgical and general instruments) and implants
Precision gundrill spindle reaches 35,000 rev/min
(September 2006)
Specially designed for gundrilling of high-precision holes in ejector sleeves, medical and aerospace components, a deep-hole gundrilling machines achieves speeds from 1,000 to 35,000 rev/min
'Hard' automation ideas restrict robots' usage
(August 2006)
Are too many engineers still too comfortable with what they know and are used to with 'hard automation' to seriously consider the robotic approach, asks mechanical engineer David Mollert
Robot arm tool changers now offer locking choice
(August 2006)
A robot arm automatic tool changing system can handle tools up to 500kg, moments up to 3200Nm, provide automatic connection of all services required and electric or hydraulic locking mechanisms
Cutting toolholder line has been expanded
(August 2006)
A comprehensive shrink-fit cutting toolholder line has been expanded with metric BT, DIN and various HSK toolholders, 3 deg tapered nose extensions along with five new tool changers
Robotic end-of-arm tooling is programmable
(August 2006)
Programmable end-of-arm tooling to assist molders and manufacturers in cost reduction and efficiency automatically relocates four separate component holders within the cycle of the robot
Drilling system production capacity increased
(July 2006)
A production machine equipped with a single rotating drilling unit to drill both flanges as well as the web of steel profiles is equipped with two automatic tool changers and takes carbide tooling
High speed cutting tooling to be demonstrated
(July 2006)
A high-speed machining demonstration at IMTS 2006 will compare toolholder systems, show balanceable boring heads and introduce a reaming technology to replace single-point boring
Injection mould grippers change automatically
(May 2006)
Gripper changing mechanism significantly improves productivity on automated plastic injection moulding cells and automatically and simultaneously connects or disconnects all fluid lines
Probe for small machining centres reduces scrap
(June 2005)
Ultra-compact strain gauge probe for small machining centres, offers reduced set-up times, reduced scrap, reduced fixture costs, improved process control and high accuracy measurement
Turn-mill centre ups connectors' competitivity
(April 2005)
Manufacturer of multiway electrical and fibre optic connectors has bought an Index G160 mill-turn centre to produce wide ranging features on one machine and save 65-70% of standard set times
Robotic tool changers have high capacity
(January 2005)
Meeting demands for greater handling capacities, a range of robotic and automatic tool changers has been extended with increased payload units capable of handling 1130kg tools
CNC simulation increases analysing capability
(September 2004)
Latest version of CNC machine simulation and optimisation software increases the ability to inspect, analyse, and document CNC programming and machining process, reducing programming time
CGTech releases VERICUT 5.4
(September 2004)
CGTech has released the latest version of VERICUT CNC machine simulation and optimisation software
Multi-Coupling connectors save time
(August 2004)
Assembling an array of quick release connectors onto a single multi-coupling plate provides quick and simultaneous connection of all services e.g air, water, hydraulics, electrics and data
Narrow footprint twin spindle M-C doubles output
(December 2002)
Productivity is doubled and costs almost halved by the new, true twin spindle horizontal machining centres that can operate on two separate fixtures simultaneously
Superlarge floor borers are flexible
(November 2001)
Of travelling-column floor-type design, the Union P/PC range of horizontal live spindle boring and milling machining centres are believed to be the most flexible machines for large workpieces
CNC lathe favoured for local programming facility
(August 2001)
When High Wycombe-based Hempstead and Johnson needed to replace an ageing CNC lathe a few years ago, it chose a Gildemeister CTX 500
Robots can pierce and clinch metal sheet
(June 2001)
Staubli has developed a tool changing system for robot arms that can withstand, reliably and safely, the high and pulsating pressures generated during piercing and clinching
ONA EDM die sinking frees up skilled manpower
(March 2001)
Modern Moulds and Tools continues to acquire the latest CNC EDM equipment in its quest to minimise shopfloor time for routine machining and finishing of mould tools
Large capacity end-working machines marketed
(February 2001)
The Italian manufacturer of facing, centering and end finishing machines, Caorle SpA, has appointed Rivers Machinery to sell and service its products in the UK
Gantry machining systems to almost any size
(September 2000)
Custom-designed, high accuracy gantry machining systems measuring up to 100m long are now available as part of a new applications-engineering service from Gudel UK Ltd
High load lifting units assembled to order
(February 2000)
Winkel builds complete high load lifting units to meet customer's specific needs and Hepco is pleased to extend this service to UK companies