‘Traverse Speed’

A Manufacturingtalk guide

Start with the news release Bearing gantry system uses Renishaw encoder from Renishaw, which we summarised at the time by saying "Steinmeyer-FMD's multi-axis air bearing gantry system is achieving speed and accuracy with the help of Renishaw's Tonic optical incremental encoder.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Kistler highlights contactless torque sensors from Kistler Instruments: "Kistler Instruments is to showcase its contactless torque sensors at the Mtec 2010 event, alongside its range of acceleration, force and pressure sensors and associated electronics and software.".
 
In March 2010, we covered the news from Baldor - take a look at Motorised torque arm meets AGMA standard which says: "Baldor Electric has announced that a motorised version of the Dodge torque arm shaft-mounted speed reducer will be making its European debut at Hillhead 2010.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from NCMT, Mill-turn centre features three-station changer, as well as Briggs supplies fleet management for food company from Briggs Equipment, and Mill-turn centre enables guide-brush support from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools.
 

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WNT shows tool-vending system at MACH 2010 (March 2010)

WNT will launch several cutting tool products, unveil its latest catalogue and promote its Tool-O-Mat tool-vending system at the MACH 2010 exhibition.

Micro Metalsmiths develops model engine prototype (March 2010)

Micro Metalsmiths has developed a rapid prototype of a model engine for Ripmax.

Sescoi helps CA Tooling cut machining cycle times (March 2010)

Sescoi's WorkNC software and Myworkplan job management system have helped CA Tooling, based in Lynchburg, Virginia, to cut machining cycle times by 25 per cent and generate 15 per cent more business.

Kasto supplies automated storage system to Aesseal (March 2010)

Aesseal, a mechanical seal maker, has fitted an automated, double-tower system from Kasto at its Rotherham factory to store stainless-steel and super-alloy bar, tube and billet in a compact footprint.

Pakmore continuous motion case packer cuts costs (March 2010)

Standard-Knapp has launched the Pakmore continuous motion case packer, designed for faster and smoother packaging of bottles in a variety of industries.

DP showcases Esprit 2010 at Mecspe Eurostampi (March 2010)

DP Technology is to exhibit Esprit 2010 at Mecspe Eurostampi 2010 on 25-27 March at the Parma Fairgrounds in Parma, Italy.

Conference highlights Mettler Toledo technologies (March 2010)

Mettler Toledo has announced that the 17th International Process Development Conference will be held in Baltimore, MD, US, on 16-19 May 2010.

Schunk demonstrates assembly expertise at expo (March 2010)

Schunk Intec is to demonstrate its assembly expertise with three machine cells highlighting the benefits of its range at the Machine Building and Automation Exhibition.

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