Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Toolmakers",
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 Latest 5-axis milling and advanced EDM to be shown from
Agie Charmilles, which we summarised at the time by saying "A high performance, 5-axis machining centre, a wire EDM and a die-sinking EDM will reflect the latst in milling and EDM technology at MACH 2008".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Vertical machining centres cut patterns from
Haas Automation: "Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Tecvac
concerning its Vacuum brazing capacity
- take a look at Vacuum brazing capacity doubled
which says: "Specialist subcontactor has added a second vacuum brazing furnace, represnting some GBP 500,000 investment - and ensures very high levels of braze integrity for complex assemblies".
Take a look also at the news release from Hexagon Metrology, Multi-sensor measurement systems released,
as well as Precision engineering excellence recognised from Claro Precision Engineering,
and 3D modelling/programming boost tool and die from Delcam.
See also:
CAM system from PTC for precision machining
(July 2007)
Pro/Toolmaker enables companies to reduce scrap costs, increase product quality, decrease production time, and deliver products to market faster
Wire EDM cycle times reduced by 25%
(June 2007)
In selecting new wire-EDM machine tools, a UK mould tool maker devised a complex workpiece, on which speed, accuracy and surface finish were judged; the EDMs purchesed reduce cycle times 25%
Injection-moulded and sub-assembly solutions
(June 2007)
From its manufacturing facilities at Hereford, A K Industries (AKI) has been providing technically demanding, injection-moulded component and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
Awards presented to machine tool employees
(June 2007)
The UK plant of Yamazaki Mazak has enabled two employees, Philip Jackson and Stewart Billings, to achieve success in national training awards organised by the Gauge and Toolmakers Association
DRO and CNC systems firm joins GTMA
(June 2007)
Regarding the UK's GTMA as 'one of our most proactive trade associations', measurement and control company, ACI (UK), has taken up membership of the Association
Value injection-mouldings - concept to production
(May 2007)
A K Industries adds value to technical mouldings from concept to production, providing technically demanding, injection-moulded components and sub-assembly solutions to more than 50 industries
CNC turning machine builder has successful show
(May 2007)
CNC turning centre builder, Emco, reported more than 1400 visitors to its recent 'Emco machining days' to see their latest CNC turning and milling machines in action
RP plus CAD/CAM speed mould making
(April 2007)
Rapid prototyping technology and latest CAD/CAM software are used by a Belgian tooling company to produce durable injection moulding tools in record times
Easily swap CAD to CAM and 2D drawings
(March 2007)
Cut the amount of time it takes to generate complete 3D tools and produce the appropriate 2D drawings
High speed/performance milling machines bought
(March 2007)
Mould and toolmaker has acquired high-speed and high-performance 5-axis milling machines to increase its productivity and maintain ia competitive advantage
2D and 3D CAD download files available
(March 2007)
3-D and 2-D files in over 100 different formats and Bill of Materials (BOM) available for download
Going 'lean' cuts tool delivery time by 50%
(February 2007)
A seminar on Lean Manufacturing attracted over 600 tooling and manufacturing executives to learn how 'Lean Manufacturing' helped tool maker reduce delivery time by up to 50%
Formed part evaluation process extended
(February 2007)
Honda UK Manufacturing (HUM) chose Forming Technologies' Costoptimiser to generate flat blank patterns and nesting layouts from 3D CAD models of its formed parts
On-line service to help toolmakers collaborate
(January 2007)
Members of the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association will gain from an on-line document management service to structure collaborative project work
Vertical machining for EDM electrode production
(January 2007)
2006 saw a rationalisation in the press tool making industry in the West Midlands, with dozens of firms going out of business, including some of the biggest names
VMC keeps EDM electrode machining 'in-house'
(January 2007)
Keen to keep electrode manufacture 'in-house' to control lead-time, quality and cost, a mould and press tool maker decided to buy a vertical machining centre to produce EDM electrodes
Hot runner system ensures accuracy
(January 2007)
Hot runner system gives plastics processer fine-tuning of its injection moulding production process to maintain accuracy and minimising waste
UK's GTMA and PMMMA associations merge
(December 2006)
The UK's Gauge and Toolmakers Association and The Pattern Model and Mould Manufacturers Association are joining forces in order to provide increased services
Concepts and first prototype to production tooling
(December 2006)
Mason Pinder's skills extend from product concepts and first prototype to production tooling supported by design teams, advanced production, maintenance, modification and repair
Multi stage forming simulations
(November 2006)
Stamping simulation examines multi stage forming simulations and how they can help
Mould manufacturing to be predictable
(November 2006)
Mould manufacturing to be predictable The development of a predictive mould design and manufacturing system will reduce throughput times and increase right-first-time production
Large size moulds use 5 axis machining
(October 2006)
Sermo, since its formation over 40 years ago, has grown into one of world's largest toolmakers with an annual turnover of Euros 50 million and a workforce of 600 at eight sites across Europe and Asia
Free mould/press tool estimating software offered
(October 2006)
Free software will help all toolmakers and other sub-contractors that need to produce accurate quotes from CAD models for moulds, press tools and patterns
Machine control benefits even modern machines
(October 2006)
It is said that the latest machines, with modern controls, can benefit from NCspeed, because they cannot predict the material removal from previous cutters and stock allowances specified
New stand-alone electrode EDM solution
(October 2006)
ForeGone Solutions is pleased to offer UK Toolmakers 'Cimatron's Stand-Alone Electrode solution'
Seminars cover aerospace/automotive parts supply
(September 2006)
Seminars organised by the Gauge and Toolmakers Association and Aerospace Manufacturing outline the what is required to supply the automotive and aerospace industries in the UK
Linear drive EDMs offer higher precision
(August 2006)
Higher orders of precision are now achievable from the latest generation of fine wire and super finishing wire EDM - costing under GBP 100,000 in the UK - and employ linear drive technology
Web site offers stamping simulation for SMEs
(August 2006)
StampingSimulation.com is enabling small press/stamping tool makers to compete and win large contracts from multinationals, by providing affordable access to advanced simulation technologies
Cheap moulds - UK toolmakers should compete
(August 2006)
While countries such as China can offer very tempting alternatives to manufacturing in the UK, said Omega Plastics, having highly complex tools made 1000s of miles away from use is not viable
EDM die-sinker guarrantees high accuracy
(July 2006)
Precision toolmaker chose an EDM die sinker - machine that guarantees high-accuracy and repeatability - designed for the cost-efficient manufacture of complex, high-precision tools
Tooling members exhibit wares
(July 2006)
As well as welcoming visitors to its own Information Stand the GTMA has no less than 16 members exhibiting at the PDM show this year
Value, Precision and 3D Modelling
(July 2006)
Value, Precision and 3D Modelling From ITP Group's Latest Gantry CMM
Moulds combine UK design and Asian manufacture
(July 2006)
Global mould tool engineering service combines cost-effective tool manufacture in Asia and advanced 'state of the art' manufacturing, tool design and project management in the UK
Free estimating program for toolmakers
(June 2006)
Delcam has introduced a free estimating program, Powershape-e, for toolmakers and other sub-contractors that need to produce accurate quotes from CAD models