Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Transfer Line",
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 Is it a high speed machine tool or highly dynamic? from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "One local area of minor confusion for some, when visiting a German machine tool exhibition and talking about machining, is the difference between 'high speed' and
'highly dynamic', writes Mike Page".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron from
Heller Machine Tools: "To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Mike Page - editor's feature articles
concerning its Linear motors in machine tools
- take a look at Linear motors used in machine tools
which says: "In many types of production machine tools, linear motor drives have replaced ballscrews to power and position machining tables or machining heads writes Mike Page".
Take a look also at the news release from Ovation Engineering, Products to increase machine tool productivity,
as well as Modular, variable system to oust transfer lines from Heller Machine Tools,
and Largest Ukrainian automatic transfer line from Krimpex GmbH.
See also:
Motion control system operates powertrain lines
(August 2006)
Motion control system is enabling the production of cylinder-deactivation system engines at one of the largest engine plants in the world, operating machine tools, transfer lines and robotics
UK agent appointed for US diamond tooling
(August 2006)
S D Tooling UK has been appointed exclusive UK agent for the range of cost-effective and highly productive diamond cutting tools manufactured in the USA by SP3 Cutting Tools
Handling system determines end-working efficiency
(March 2006)
A system for delivering forgings from a manually-fed input conveyor to a special fixture in a double end-working machine ensures that the shaft ends are milled, drilled and tapped accurately
World's fastest trotary transfer machine claimed
(August 2005)
Producing the world's fastest rotary transfer machine able to produce parts at a rate up to 500/minute, Mikron has on offer a wide range of modular rotary and linear transfer systems
Machining system modules reduce costs
(March 2005)
Whether it be an 'agile' system, transfer line or a 'hybrid' production system, a standard range of modules focuses on high availability and part quality, with associated costs savings
Couplings break away automatically
(January 2005)
Automatic breakaway couplings for use in flexible hose connections to moveable sources such as road tankers disconnect if an excessive tensile load is applied to the line
Drive system ousts flywheel and clutch
(December 2004)
At EuroBLECH, a programmable slide motion and adjustable stroke length and drive system allows press operators to dial-in stroke, velocity and dwell for any job
Punching transfer line gets redesign
(October 2004)
CNC Design Melbourne recently completed what is said to be a challenging project, the retrofit of a punching transfer line in Volvo Truck Australia's facilities located in Brisbane
Magnom used in steel plants
(October 2004)
Magnom technology has been successfully harnessed in several applications in steel plants in the last few weeks
Power press slide is fully programmable
(August 2004)
Specifically designed for general presswork, power press is equipped with a fully programmable slide motion and adjustable stroke length for an infinite number of combinations
Transfer lines are still the high volume producers
(June 2004)
Machining cell based systems are answering the automotive industry's demands for more flexibility in machining component batches but transfer lines are still the high volume producers
Aerospace pocket machining performance increased
(May 2004)
Through developing geometries for some of the most demanding processes and materials, tooling is being offered to increase aerospace component pocket machining performance
Cutting fluid reduces aluminium machining downtime
(June 2003)
Specially formulated for machining aluminium, a cutting fluid has helped a leading automotive component manufacturer reduce downtime, improve tool life and save on coolant costs
News on the MTT4 transfer line machining module from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA
(November 2002)
The market demands for equipment to machine complex workpieces, in tough, hard materials have encouraged transfer line builder to introduce heavy duty machining units
High volume roll forming line relies on hydraulics
(May 2002)
Hydraulic tie-rod cylinders, pumps and directional, flow and check valves have been specified for a process line roll-forming 2800 automotive front bumper beams per day
Novel machining centre to be shown as well as saws
(April 2002)
As well as sawing systems and tube processing equipment, Rivers Machinery will also show a novel machining centre at MACH 2002
Hydraulics ensure cold roll forming line runs well
(April 2002)
The latest hydraulic tie-rod cylinders, pumps and directional, flow and check valves have been specified for a cold roll forming and transfer line to produce automotive bumpers
Pallet change time is maybe the fastest yet?
(January 2002)
Not only does the Kira Cheetah VMC feature even faster rapid traverse and spindle speeds and halved tool change time, pallet change time is just 1.7s - faster than many ATCs
Enshu introduces a BT30 taper spindle HMC
(November 2001)
Upgrading of the Enshu JExxS range of horizontal machining centres has included the addition of a new model, the JE30S, which is the first BT30 taper machine from this Japanese manufacturer
Single belt used for lower cost pallet transfer
(June 2001)
The inherent simplicity of the Montech single belt system, is not only cheaper to purchase than a comparable twin-belt system, but it is also much less costly to adapt, modify or expand
Agile system to machine cylinder heads
(June 2001)
Cross Huller has announced that Exkor, a division of Linamar, has selected its facility in Ludwigsburg, Germany as the supplier for a new agile manufacturing (cu
Rotary transfer machines are flexible and fast
(January 2001)
Following an agreement with Mori Seiki, Japan, Fredk. Fredk. Pollard and Co will be offering a new series of fast rotary transfer machines. They will use the Mori Seiki FM 3-axis modules
Pallet transfer without the pain
(August 2000)
Montech has come up with a solution that mitigates the noise problems often associated with pallet transfer systems, using clever design including elastomeric shock absorbers
A diverse manufacturing philosophy from Chiron
(June 2000)
UK companies can now enjoy the ultimate in production flexibility and productivity for both high volume and variable part manufacture with the Chiron Flexline 'diverse manufacturing' philosophy