Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Transfer Lines",
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 Machine tools take the lead - for now from
Mike Page - editor's feature articles, which we summarised at the time by saying "At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than
catching up, writes Mike Page".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Machine tools maintenance package offered from
Cincinnati Machine: "MAG Maintenance Technologies is offering users an 'all round carefree package' of maintenance service for Cincinnati and other MAG group machine tools".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Rodriguez (UK)
concerning its TMT Power-Line linear guideway T100
- take a look at Compact linear guideway is easy to assemble
which says: "A belt-driven, compact linear guideway only has to be fitted with a motor to move light loads with high acceleration and speed".
Take a look also at the news release from Cincinnati Machine, Vertical machining centre is high speed,
as well as EMO generated EUR 150m orders for machine tools from Cincinnati Machine,
and Linear motors used in machine tools from Mike Page - editor's feature articles.
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MAG Cincinnati machine tools relocates UK HQ
(August 2007)
After many years' presence in its machine tool plant in Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, Cincinnati Machine has moved its headquarters to another of Birmingham's iconic buildings, the former Fort Dunlop
Vertical machining centres take heavy loads
(July 2007)
Cincinnati Machine exhibits at EMO 2007 will include vertical machining centes equipped for 5-axis and five-sides machining of workpieces up to 10,000kg
Pitch controlled tapping head has long stroke
(March 2007)
A pitch controlled tapping head - with a longer stroke - is ideal for use on transfer lines or integration into special purpose machines of all types and configurations
Modular, variable system to oust transfer lines
(January 2007)
A networked and fully integrated system is composed of flexible machine tools, linked together in an almost-infinitely variable pattern, to give maximum versatility in production
Hermetically sealed LVDTs feature 4-20 mA I/O
(January 2007)
Macro Sensors offers hermetically sealed LVDTs providing 4-20 mA input/output for easy field integration with PLCs, digital indicators, host computer-based data processing, QC data collection systems
Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing
(December 2006)
Engine factories at leading automotive companies such as BMW, Volvo and Opel have invested heavily in the most advanced production and transfer lines for the manufacture of major parts of the engine
Taiwanese machine tool firm has new plant
(December 2006)
Taiwanese manufacturer of machine tools - Tongtai - has moved into a new factory built on a greenfield site in Kaosiung, occupying an area of over 86,200m2
Condition monitoring raises engine output
(August 2006)
Machine tool condition monitoring system with vibration sensors placed close to machining spindle bearings provide ongoing data on condition and warn in advance of deteriorating bearings
Housing bore honed on machining centre
(August 2006)
CNC tooling and abrasive honing system is lower cost than conventional honing and is becoming the preferred process for finishing the inside diameter of a part at extremely tight tolerances
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
Machine tool work handling firm to grow in UK, USA
(May 2006)
Fastems has announced new initiatives in 2006 to expand its operations in the UK and the USA and has appointed Steve Malone as UK sales manager, reporting to main board of directors, Finland
Purpose-built assembly suits aerospace jobs
(March 2006)
With extensive experience in the supply of turnkey automation projects to the automotive and other industries, an automation company completed work on a number of key aerospace projects
One source offers all safety system components
(March 2006)
A complete DeviceNet-compatible, SIL 3-rated modular safety system offers reduced installation costs and integration with existing DeviceNet networks
Deburring brushes suit automated/manual systems
(May 2005)
Cup-type ceramic fibre deburring brushes with superior polishing power can improve surface smoothness to approximately Ra=0.1 micron
Deburring brushes offer superior finishing
(May 2005)
Cup-type ceramic fibre deburring brushes with superior polishing power can be used in automated operations including machining centres, transfer lines and robotic systems
Single-spindle 'Pecker' ousts multi-drilling
(March 2005)
High-speed, single-spindle, 'pecker' three-axis unit is designed to replace the multi-spindle drill head in transfer lines and increase system reliability
Software improves PSS and SafetyBUS p programming
(January 2005)
Software for programming PSS (programmable safety system) and SafetyBUS p safety fieldbus uses, benefits from additional functionality and an improved user interface
Ceramic fibre brushes perform fast deburring
(November 2004)
Ceramic cup-type fibre brushes can be used for fast deburring and superior finishing in one constant cutting action operation in automated machine systems and cells
Right angle gearboxes offer high torque
(July 2004)
Designed to provide OEM's with the flexibility, precision, performance and reliability, single stage, right angle gearboxes offer highly efficient operation and high torque
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
One tool does machining, reaming, counterboring
(May 2004)
Offering fewer operations Between classic boring, counterboring and reaming and machining the drill reamer can be applied to a variety of suitable bores
Powered conveyors replace gravity rollers
(November 2003)
Geared motors are being employed in a major upgrade of a cooker manufac turing plant to power conveyors that are replacing a gravity roller system
Exceptional engineering support sold M-C
(October 2003)
The exceptional level of support provided by the supplier both in redesigning and modifying its fixtures, in engineering support convinced a heating company to buy its machining centre
Transfer systems introduction costs reduced
(October 2003)
An innovative new design of rolling element linear motion bearing can reduce the cost of implementing product transfer lines and linear transportation systems without compromising on performance
Modular safety system defeats cost and complexity
(August 2003)
Modular safety system overcomes the cost and complexity of using discrete safety relays and programmable safety systems for monitoring shut down control circuits on plant and machinery
Linear motion system resists weld spatter
(June 2003)
Its excellent resistance to corrosion and weld spatter has made a linear motion system a preferred choice for lift and carry transfer lines at most car manufacturers, says the supplier
Modular safety system overcomes cost, complexity
(June 2003)
Modular safety system overcomes the cost and complexity of using discrete safety relays and programmable safety systems for monitoring shut down control circuits on plant and machinery
Measuring system is fast and accurate for CNC
(March 2003)
Delivering incredibly fast and accurate measurements for CNC systems, an absolute linear encoder uses an AC inductive measuring system that relies on a ball-based design
Latest robots improve weld, paint line flexibility
(July 2002)
TAIKAI is Japanese for 'company innovation' and a word that has been very good news for robot suppliers following Honda's decision to implement such a project within a number of factories
Simplifying complex safety system control tasks
(June 2002)
Offering a simple, cost effective and highly reliable solution for complex safety tasks, a modular safety system covers up to 22 emergency stop sensing devices
News on the Hydraulic systems for transfer lines from Parker Hannifin
(May 2002)
Hydraulic power units, cylinders and solenoid valves are specified for the transfer machines on the Ford V6 engine production lines installed at the company's Ford Cologne plant, Germany
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
Effective tool management prevents scrap
(February 2002)
A range of laser measuring and tool management systems has been created to increase productivity and minimise scrap associated with ineffective tool management and inaccurate dimensional control contr
Two spindles can double flexible production
(October 2001)
The Alfing Synchro two spindle horizontal machining centre is a new module for flexible manufacturing systems. The Alfing Synchro can double your production, says Alfing Kessler