Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Tool Control",
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 Measuring probes set tools, measure parts from
NCMT, which we summarised at the time by saying "CNC machine tool manually operated measuring probes will be introduced for tool length setting, datuming and component measurement at MACH 2008".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release CNC platform has user-programmable MMI from
NUM (UK): "CNC platform has advanced scalability, an open user-programmable man-machine interface and software covering tool grinding, gear and high speed cutting and transfer and special machines".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Renishaw
concerning its Pocket guide for machine tool probes
- take a look at Machine tool probes pocket guide published
which says: "A pocket guide for machine tool probes includes tool recognition system and high accuracy touch probes and details the latest hardware and software to maximise probing benefits".
Take a look also at the news release from Delcam, Woodworking/engraving CAD/CAM production,
as well as Tooling storage controlled intelligently from Zeroshift,
and Mould machining software reduces cycle times from DP Technology.
See also:
Machine tool control range exhibited
(December 2007)
Heidenhain's exhibits at the UK's Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2008 show will include CNC for milling, turning, drilling and boring applications and DROs for lathes, millers and grinders
Mold software covers high speed 3- and 5-axis
(November 2007)
Mould and die machining software now includes enhanced, high-speed, 3- and 5-axis machining capabilities and can reduce cycle times by 25-50% and raising part quality
Speeding up and securing tool changing
(November 2007)
A tooling and tool holding company introduced some interesting tool holding developments at EMO 2007, which we present in this brief article
CAM has improved 3D machining performance
(August 2007)
CAM system for CNC programming of CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM machines now features open pocket milling and expanded CAD to CAM feature exchange
3D modelling/programming boost tool and die
(July 2007)
By introducing 3D technology - design modelling and programming - a UK tool and die maker said that these changes have developed the company's competitiveness in a very tough market
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
Made-to-order power supply products
(May 2007)
Block UK can provide a wide range of electrical power supply products, designed and manufactured in-house at their manufacturing plant in Germany
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
Polyformes CNC machine for trays
(March 2007)
Specialist foam converter, Polyformes, have installed yet another CNC machine to enable them to fully service the Tool Control requirements of the UK and Europe's most demanding customers
Wireless torque tool control system
(March 2007)
The correct torque tools selected for each fastening operation are essential in critical vehicle assembly work, also that all joints are tightened to the exact torque required
Four-axis CNC combines G-code and conversation
(February 2007)
Latest 4-axis CNC combines standard G Code with true conversational programming in one system and has a highly-intuitive user interface and solid modelling capabilities
Multi-axis drilling software ups competitiveness
(January 2007)
A powerful multi-axis drilling software has given firm an edge over European Aerodynamic model makers and has cemented its relationship with major European aircraft developers
5-axis micro-drilling reduces wing times
(December 2006)
A powerful 5-axis micro-drilling application has significantly reduced the production time for aerospace components - drilling up to 350 holes in each wing
NC system enables high machine tool performance
(October 2006)
A flexible and economic numerical control can be used for various machine tool control applications: milling machines for moulds and dies, machining centres and grinding machines
Tube development becomes simple to program
(May 2006)
Modular control system is simple to program for any tube development application and - using a novel 'teach mode' facility - can 'learn' individual tube manufacturer configurations
CNC controls nine axes, five simultaneously
(May 2006)
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes, five simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron minimum program increment for conversational and EIA/ISO programming
Oil tool grinder unveiled at MACH 2006
(May 2006)
A prototype oil tool grinder,unveiled at the UK's MACH 2006 machine tool show, is specifically designed for the frequently harsh and demanding tasks of grinding oil tools
40 companies will show new products at MACH show
(March 2006)
Around 40 companies have now been independently verified as having 'New at MACH' products or services that they will be bringing to the show, reports the UK's MTA
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes
(December 2005)
A '6th generation' CNC is capable of controlling up to nine axes, five of them simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron (0.0001mm/0.00001 inch) minimum program increment
Latest Vero software focusses on speed
(November 2005)
The latest release of Vero's VISI-Series CAD/CAM solution includes many new and improved features but Vero has also managed to improve both speed and quality within the existing applications
System controls entire cutting tool cycle
(November 2005)
System for the complete management and control of production tool cycles can also manage the return of used tools through the Kennametal Blue Box reconditioning programme
Latest CNC cuts mill-turn centre cycle times
(October 2005)
The latest version of a 64-bit CNC on Traub mill-turn centres allows the cycle times to be be reduced and programming, optimisation or a 2D simulation can be made in dialog or NC
Integrated tool control eliminates wastage
(October 2005)
Incorporating an integrated Bill of Tooling module to control usage, cost and availability of tools at the shop floor, a production control system suits many factories
CAD/CAM machining software process speeds raised
(September 2005)
Users of Vero's VISI-Series CAD/CAM, both existing and new, will benefit from increased productivity from faster toolpath creation and improved machining quality
Products convert PC into SPC gauging system
(June 2005)
USB hardware/software - with four direct interface ports for Mitutoyo, Federal Digital and other brands - converts PCs into full-featured SPC gauging system for digital gauges
PCs convert to real time SPC with USB system
(June 2005)
Kurt Manufacturing announces introduction of the second generation USB DigiDirect, hardware/software for converting existing PC's into real-time SPC gaging system for digital gages
Machining monitored remotely for SPC
(May 2005)
Software enables remote monitoring of machining problems in real-time such as tolerance drift or failure to maintain machining limits - for automatic compilation of SPC data
Adding value by process integration
(March 2005)
With such a wide variety of machines available, users can specify anything from the entry level model to a machine that has two spindles, two turrets and automation systems
Real time remote inspection reporting
(November 2004)
A new software development by Seiki Systems enables remote monitoring of problems in real-time such as tolerance drift or failure to maintain machining limits that can occur
Integration of machining and inspection
(October 2004)
Delcam is to host a free seminar showing how closer integration of machining and inspection operations can improve quality and boost productivity
Bring the metrology problems to Inspex
(August 2004)
Visitors to the Heidenhain stand at the UK's forthcoming INSPEX exhibition can enquire about a 'Partner Network' of gauging companies and bring drawings/parts to discuss metrology solutions
Machine tool control scenario copes with diversity
(June 2004)
Producing an aircraft in different places using different machines and assembly systems 'pushes the envelope' for machine tool control, CNC design, engineering and application technology
Adaptive machining combines with inspection system
(June 2004)
Adaptive machining solutions, to overcome a variety of manufacturing challenges in toolmaking and production metal cutting operations, combine expertise in machining and inspection software
Post-processing runs automatically from CAM
(March 2004)
Delcam has introduced a post-processing system that runs automatically from within its PowerMILL CAM software to process CL data into a tape file appropriate to the selected machine tool CNC