Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tool Changing",
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 Software updated for high speed machining centres from
Datron Dynamics, which we summarised at the time by saying "For its high speed machining centres operating with spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rev/min, Datron has released Version 8 of the Windows control software".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Woodworking/engraving CAD/CAM production from
Delcam: "CAD/CAM software for the woodworking and engraving industries now has much greater emphasis on mass production applications such as cabinet making and decorated furniture".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Datron Dynamics
concerning its ExcelsiorR Lite machining centre
- take a look at Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from HK Technologies, Compact CNC milling machine is universal,
as well as Speeding up and securing tool changing from Mapal,
and Machining centres - keep the tool shanks clean from Roschiwal + Partner Ingenieur.
See also:
Machine tools - more visitors flock to EMO
(September 2007)
In spite of a reduced show period of six days, the 24th EMO machine tool exhibition held in Hannover, Germany, attracted some 166,000 visitors - an increase of 4% over the 2005 event
Floor borer machines large parts in one set-up
(September 2007)
Claimed to be one of the most versatile heavy duty machine tools on the market, a floor borer completes work pieces in one set-up, from heavy cutting to semi-finishing and finishing
Twin-spindle machining centres cut downtime
(August 2007)
If you are regularly machining small to medium batches of relatively complex prismatic parts it may be time to look at twin-spindle machining centres, says Mike Page
Let robots check screw threads in holes
(August 2007)
A robot can now check thread size, depth and quality by powering an all-electric gage probe into and back out of a thread in sizes from 3mm to 50mm diameter
Modular transfer system machines small batches
(August 2007)
To machine small to medium batches, modular linear transfer system combines advantages of vertical, horizontal or universal machining centres including 5-axis processing and turning
Systemising NC milling for mould and die
(July 2007)
Most available CAM systems satisfy today's machining needs, but they need to be a lot faster and more cost effective to bring about a truly reliable system for mould and die, said a Korean company
CAD/CAM designs/makes furniture and parts
(June 2007)
CAD/CAM software is used to manufacture of wooden parts, or for the mass production of items like cabinets or other decorated furniture and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing
Pick-up spindle VTL changed over quickly
(June 2007)
Capable of machining small and large batches of high workpiece variety, a standard vertical pick-up spindle turning centre offers precision, high productivity and minimal set-up times
Five-axis machining centre demand rises
(May 2007)
UK plant of Heller Machine Tools has noted a substantial rise in demand for its horizontal machining centres equipped with a swivelling spindle head for 5-axis working
Modules build machining/production centres
(May 2007)
From a standard range of modules - light aluminium structural elements and a range of attachments for machining, cutting and welding - a bespoke machining/production centre can be specified
Woodworking CAM on show in Hannover
(April 2007)
ArtCAM Insignia 2008 includes vector-based design, extensive 2D machining and, for the first time, basic 3D machining functionality for wood
Jewelry finishing power tools are precise
(April 2007)
High precision power tools for finishing jewelry products provide superb accuracy, reliability, versatility and precision, while being comfortable and natural to use
Car builder buys advanced 5-axis machining centre
(April 2007)
Machining centre with a 24,000 rev/min, high-speed, 12kW spindle that is liquid cooled offers positioning speeds up to 80m/min with acceleration rates of up to 3.0m/s2
Robotic hemming cell for joining closure parts
(March 2007)
Stadco has chosen a DV Automation robotic hemming cell for joining closure parts at its plant in Coventry, sing the cell to hem bonnets and tailgates for its UK customer base
Advanced press brake ensures SS part quality
(February 2007)
The pressure reference bending technology with dynamic crowning on a press brake (brake press) ensures that a fabricator can fulfil the highest demands for the production of stainless steel parts
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
Slitting/cut-to-length line runs at 140 blanks/min
(December 2006)
The advanced design of Fagor's rotating shears allows a slitting, cut-to-length and banding line to operate at up to 140 blanks/min
Rotary transfer machine has 30 tools in cut
(November 2006)
CD shows 'one-hit' single cycle machining involving up to 140 CNC axes and 30 tools simultaneously in cut on 12-station rotary transfer machine
Workholding tooling betters taper/flange contact
(November 2006)
Face and taper tooling systems have an internal expanding pressure design that enables perfect and balanced taper and flange contact to be maintained even when high-speed machining
Five-axis machining centres get linear drives
(November 2006)
Five-axis CNC machining centres are offered with optional linear motor drives to X and Y axes for those seeking the very latest in production technology
Plate processing centre doubles throughput
(November 2006)
An innovative plate processing centre is equipped with two flame cutting units and has options of plasma-arc cutting and can be equipped with carbide drills, reducing drilling times by about 30%
Five-axis machining centres offer high speed
(October 2006)
High quality, high speed simultaneous 5-axis machining centres, offer superb levels of cost effective productivity in a small machine 'footprint' and perform extended periods of unmanned operation
News on the Robot arm automatic tool changing system from Staubli UK (Connectors)
(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
Special purpose machining becomes flexible
(August 2006)
Flexible and highly efficient: a modular, scaleable manufacturing system combines the advantages of a flexible machining centre with high output rate of revolving transfer and transfer machines
Insertion press adjustable up to 72kN
(August 2006)
The Haeger 824 OneTouch-3 insertion press has been completely re-designed for 2006 and is now available through Shear-Form Machine Tools
Fastener insertion press works at 1500/h
(August 2006)
An insertion press has a force range adjustable up to 72kN, a 610mm throat depth, 0-215mm adjustable stroke length and is capable of handling up to 1500 insertions/h
Plastics routing cell uses 6-axis robots
(July 2006)
Cell utilizes quick change tooling and easy-to-program 6-axis robots to reduce costs, scrap rate and operator injuries for plastics routing applications using vacuum fixtures for panel work
KUKA Robotics selected by Encobiotics inc
(July 2006)
KUKA to provided 6 axis PC based robot for plastics routering cell
Rotary transfer machines large volumes or batches
(July 2006)
A flexible changeover, rotary transfer machine enables higher levels of accuracy to be met and combines production sequences into a 'single-hit' cycle for large volume or batcgh production
Hand finishing power tools give precision
(June 2006)
Hand finishing systems that provide superb accuracy, reliability, versatility and precision, while being comfortable and natural to use are available in sets or as individual units
Smallest HMC has fast tool changing
(May 2006)
A horizontal machining centre is the smallest horizontal on the market and is suited to companies producing medium to long batch runs with small components and a limited floor space
Single spindle driller contends multi-spindles
(May 2006)
Single-spindle, 3-axis drilling machines for the structural fabrication industry achieve multi-spindle performance and rapidly index from a vertical position to 90 deg horizontally left and right
Simultaneous cutting with two tools
(May 2006)
'Streamline Machining' depicts the benefits achieved from the new control system, software and mechanical developments resulting in up to 40 per cent faster machining cycles
Produce LH and RH tube bends in the same cycle
(March 2006)
An all-electric 12-axis CNC tube bender has complete head that can rotate through 180 deg so is capable of left- and right-hand bending in the same cycle - software reduces set-up times