Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Unmanned Operation",
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 Pallet system feeds mill-turn centre at Open House from
Matsuura Machinery, which we summarised at the time by saying "Main theme during Matsuura's CNC machine tool Open House will be 'Multi Pallet Unmanned Production' supported by a multi-tasking machine with a 10 pallet system".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CNC mill-turn centre meets aviation needs from
Yamazaki Mazak UK: "Aerospace subcontractor, Portsmouth Aviation was asked to produce components for next-generation defence programmes and an automated CNC multi-tasking mill-turn centre was acquired to do this".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Yamazaki Mazak UK
- take a look at Machine tool builder to stage 'EMO Encore' event
which says: "As well as viewing the latest CNC machine tool releases at an 'EMO Encore' event, the UK plant of Yamazaki Mazak will show off the recently completed extension of its machine tool plant".
Take a look also at the news release from Okuma Europe, Lathes and machining centres cut precisely,
as well as CNC laser profiling centre is automated from Trumpf,
and Vertical machining centres raise part conformance from Matsuura Machinery.
See also:
System combines sawing and drilling
(June 2007)
Drilling system and straight cut band saw has been combined into one production line and can be installed in any existing material handling system
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei award
(May 2007)
Designed for unmanned operation over extended periods, a cell with a multi-tasking CNC machine tool and an intelligent correct workpiece orientation robot has won the Nikkei Manufacturing Award
Engraving machine uses YAG laser too
(April 2007)
Italian manufacturer of engraving machine tools and equipment has introduced a multi-tasking machining/laser engraving centre and a very novel self-loading workholding system for engraving machines
Advanced 5-axis machining is unmanned
(March 2007)
Intended for precision 250mm diameter x 250mm component manufacturers, an advanced 5-axis machining system, with 40 pallets allows long unmanned operation
UK machine tool plant expansion is nearly complete
(February 2007)
Japanese machine tool builder, Yamazaki Mazak has almost completed a significant expansion of its UK plant near Worcester, including a 5-axis machining centre and laser profiling
Manufacturing with five axes is the norm
(January 2007)
Using five axes to machine complex and not so complex components makes perfect sense to Turbocam Europe
Gibbs and Matsuura Collaborate
(October 2006)
Gibbs and Matsuura Collaborate to Support New Matsuura CUBLEX-25 Mill Turn Grind Multi-tasking Machine Tool
Five-axis machining centres offer high speed
(October 2006)
High quality, high speed simultaneous 5-axis machining centres, offer superb levels of cost effective productivity in a small machine 'footprint' and perform extended periods of unmanned operation
Creep-feed grinding gets quicker change-over times
(September 2006)
A surface/creepfeed grinder offers quicker changeover times, a very easy to use touchscreen control and is priced lower than traditional CNC machines of this type
Robot cell machines, assembles parts intelligently
(August 2006)
Demonstrating intelligent part processing, three robots with vision will show a part machining system, and intelligent assembly with vision and force sensing, during the IMTS 2006
CAM's accurate code and fast system save money
(August 2006)
Manufacturer of power press tooling said that CAM solid modelling capabilities were outstanding, and slug retention module alone saved at least 30min in programming time per job
CNC universal grinder can mill and drill
(August 2006)
A CNC universal cylindrical grinding machine - that can mill and drill - has a wheel pack exchanging system and magazine holding 15 wheel packs providing up to 60 wheels to select from
High speed machining centres introduced
(August 2006)
High speed machining centres include a tool storage tower which was developed to cut changeover time in half, while also offering unparalleled flexibility and scalability for large workpieces
Latest machine tool CNC is even easier to use
(June 2006)
Latest machine tool control system is even easier and quicker to use than its predecessors and delivers elements that take machine control and machining to new efficiency levels
Service and support for machines in the UK
(June 2006)
Mori Seiki chose MACH 2006 to launch its new identity in the UK as Mori Seiki UK, positioning itself closer to its customers
Multi-station tools suit mill-turn centres
(May 2006)
For modern multi-purpose turning and milling machines, a novel multi-station tooling system increases the efficiency and flexibility of these machines by reducing tool changes
CNC controls nine axes, five simultaneously
(May 2006)
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes, five simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron minimum program increment for conversational and EIA/ISO programming
Production HMCs have high dynamics
(May 2006)
Extremely high dynamic characteristics, with accelerations of up to 12 m/sec2 and rapid traverse rates of 60 or rather 90m/min of a horizontal machining centre, guarantee short machining times
HMC works with automatic pallet handling
(May 2006)
At the German METAV machine tool show, Heller will demonstrate one of its MCi 16.1 horizontal machining centres working on the Fastems stand with automatic pallet handling and storage system
Largest installed waterjet profiler cuts metal
(April 2006)
The biggest Water Jet Sweden cutting machine yet to be installed in the UK - at a non-aerospace aluminium plate distributor - has an available cutting area of 4m x 6m
Competitive CNC machine tools have high quality
(February 2006)
Cost-competitive, high-performance machining centres and CNC lathes and turning centres offer outstanding value for money and are characterised by high-quality construction
CNC grinder makes/sharpens wood-working tooling
(February 2006)
CNC double-spindle, tool and cutter grinder has been introduced to manufacture and resharpen a variety of wood working tools from round shank cutters to complex profile routers or blades
Productive HMC has fast tool and pallet change
(January 2006)
A highly productive horizontal machining centre for medium to long batch runs with small components and a limited floor space has exceptionally small footprint and fast tool and pallet changes
JETCAM celebrates 20 years of success
(January 2006)
CAD/CAM and automation products provider, Jetcam International, is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2006 thanks to the continuing success of its CAD/CAM and automation software
Trends in mould and die making reviewed
(January 2006)
Surviving European mould makers are investing in CAD/CAM and unmanned machining to reduce labour costs, shorten delivery times and meet overseas competition, writes Mike Page
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes
(December 2005)
A '6th generation' CNC is capable of controlling up to nine axes, five of them simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron (0.0001mm/0.00001 inch) minimum program increment
7-axis turning cell with automatic loading system
(November 2005)
New from Colchester Lathe is the fully integrated 7-axis turning cell development of the Tornado T6MS that features a fully programmable, APL5000 automatic loading and unloading system
Multi-station tools reduce machining time
(November 2005)
To suit modern multi-purpose turning and milling machines, a novel multi-station tooling system increases the efficiency and flexibility of these machines even further
Larger workpieces completed 'in one' set-up
(October 2005)
Large multi-function mill-turn centre is designed for the 'done in one' or 'one-hit' approach for larger workpieces up to 545mm turning diameter and 753mm length
Workholding systems have high accuracy
(October 2005)
Hirschmann Engineering is supplying the workholding system for seven of the 600 Centre machine tools being demonstrated at the Productivity Partnership exhibition
Mill/turn centre reduces cycle times dramatically
(October 2005)
Twin 6000 rev/min spindles that combine with the upper rotary tool spindle (5.5 kW) and a lower, nine-station drum turret on a mill/turn centre reduce cycle times dramatically
Latest multi-axis CNC manages high speed
(October 2005)
A '6th generation' CNC is capable of controlling up to nine axes, five of them simultaneously and ensures precise control of high speed, high accuracy machining and better surface finish
Containerised FMS automates machining centre
(September 2005)
A compact, containorised flexible workpiece pallet load/unload and racking system provided a quick and efficient way for an actuator maker to automated a machining centre
Touchscreens simplify surface/creepfeed grinding
(September 2005)
Claimed to overcome the shortcomings of traditional CNC systems, touchscreen programming on a surface/creepfeed grinder offers quicker changeover times, is very easy to use and is priced lower