Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Toolmaking",
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 Designing and manufacturing mould tools from
Smithers Rapra, which we summarised at the time by saying "'The Mould Design Guide' provides an in-depth guide to the design and manufacture of moulding tooling and highlights design practice that allows production to make an acceptable
profit".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Laser metal sintering produces tooling, inserts from
EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK): "USA manufacturer is to use direct metal laser sintering to produce tooling inserts, prototype parts, and end products directly in metal, to evaluate prototype products more quickly".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Haas Automation
concerning its Vertical machining centres at Midas Pattern
- take a look at Vertical machining centres cut patterns
which says: "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".
Take a look also at the news release from Delcam, CAD/CAM provider adds mill-turn centre,
as well as Southern UK manufacturing show expands from European Trade and Exhibition Services,
and CMM arms now link up to Tebis scanning from Faro UK.
See also:
ERP increases plastics mould making efficiency
(November 2007)
ERP system has helped a maker of plastics moulding tools to increase efficiency as well as make significant reductions in its administrative workload
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
Replace old compressors to save airline costs
(August 2007)
If an existing air compressor is beginning to show its age, as one did at a presswork plant, then it is time to change it for one that would be more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly
Mill-turn centre machines bike parts in one hit
(August 2007)
Mill-turn centre cuts out the handling operations so that a mountain bike parts manufacturer can operate more machines with the same number of people, while reducing costs and improving quality
Tooling firm appoints UK managing director
(August 2007)
LMT Fette has appointed Trevor Tolley as UK managing director to build a direct sales and distribution network around the company's high performance tooling products
Mill-turn centre does complex work, pays well
(July 2007)
A prototypes, models and component maker realised a good return on investment in a mill-turn centre, which has already paid for itself and contributed to a company turnover growth of 20%
Automotive products maker can monitor all costs
(July 2007)
Manufacturer of automotive seals, joints and couplings is using latest factory management software to improve the transparency of its processes and monitor costs at every stage
Hard-machining extends forging die lives
(July 2007)
Tool and die company is using a 5-axis machining centre and hard turning to finish machine pre-hardened forging form punches, so extending forge die life as well as improving product quality
Y-axis on tuning centre raises competitiveness
(July 2007)
A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up
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
High power VMC offers CNC systems choice
(June 2007)
A high power, large capacity vertical machining centre offers choice from a range of CNC, machine spindle, tool magazine and 4-axis options as well as conversational programming
Polystyrene models produced with PowerMILL
(June 2007)
PowerMILL CAM system used by Premier Patterns for polystyrene foam automotive master models
Manufacturing, CAM provider celebrates 20th year
(June 2007)
Provider of manufacturing software solutions with extensive knowledge of the mold, die and tooling industry, Sescoi, is celebrating its 20th year in business
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
Wind turbine plastic propeller blades moulded
(April 2007)
Protomold, rapid injection-moulding specialist, is manufacturing plastic propeller blades for micro wind turbines designed by Samrey Generators and Turbines
CAM software offers more 5-axis scope
(February 2007)
CAM machining software offers a wider range of five-axis machining strategies, improved point distribution within toolpaths to give smoother machining and better surface finish
Five-axis machining centres take two tonnes
(February 2007)
Hermle's C-series are purpose-built, trunnion-type five-axis machining centres models capable of taking two tonne workpieces and single-digit micron accuracy
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%
5-axis subcontract machining with VMC
(February 2007)
Waterford Tool has acquired a Roeders RFM600DS 5-axis vertical machining centre (VMC) from Hurco Europe to fulfil an automotive contract
Aluminium mould bases for prototypes, short runs
(January 2007)
Aluminium mould bases for prototypes and short runs from DMS-Diemould are helping Havant-based rapid tooling specialist Formaplex Machining turn round tooling in three days
Vertical machining centres bring record orders
(January 2007)
UK machine tool distributor, C Dugard, reported orders of over GBP 5 million for Hedelius vertical machining centres and Edel 5-axis, gantry-type milling machines
3D solid design of automotive press tools
(January 2007)
JASP Design Solutions has celebrated a successful first year in business after having formed in December 2005
Product development to the finished carton
(January 2007)
Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) in Turnhout (Belgium) has the technology to produce premier cartons in full colour with rapid turnaround
CAD/CAM change speeds up toolmaking
(December 2006)
CAD and CAM system change has given a Dutch toolmaker a big advantage over its competitors as it can now import CAD data quicker and produce cutting tool paths faster
Tool and mould firm re-recruits technician
(December 2006)
Mark Pearson has rejoined Omega Plastics, a rapid tooling and low-volume moulding company, after leaving the company three years ago due to the lack of prospects under the previous management
High precision drills have flute length to 17 XD
(December 2006)
Now available from Rainford Precision is the new range of drills from Union Tool Europe SA of Switzerland
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
UK machine tool firm appoints managing director
(November 2006)
Ray Grocock has been appointed managing director of 600 Centre, charged to oversee the full integration of the 600 Group UK machine tools sales operation
Manufacturer specialises in laser cutting
(November 2006)
Leading midlands manufacturer Moseley Brothers has announced the launch of a new subsidiary specialising in laser cutting
EU project to provide faster and cheaper moulds
(November 2006)
EU KnowEDM project aims to improve European tool making and precision engineering competitiveness by achieving 35% average cost reduction while cutting lead-times by up to 50%
Mould maker adds on EDM to reduce costs
(November 2006)
Injection moulds maker has acquired an EDM ito eliminate subcontracting costs and allow the company to better respond to its TS16949 accredited moulding facilities requirements
Power press builder's dies division restructures
(November 2006)
In view of radical shifts in the market and surplus capacity in the sector of tools for large body sheets, Muller Weingarten is restructuring its toolmaking subsidiary
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
'Benchmark' test determined 5-axis CAM choice
(October 2006)
In selecting 5-axis CAM software, a UK tooling company carried out 'benchmark' testing using a component incorporating the more complex elements, which quickly demonstrated the cright choice