Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Workpiece",
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 Tool-setting system made for mill-turn centres from
Blum Novotest, which we summarised at the time by saying "Laser-based, non-contact, tool setting system measures rotating tools as well as the mechanically measuring non-rotating tools in five approach directions".
The same day,
we featured the news release Heavy-duty plate saw cuts tool steel quickly from
Kasto: "A heavy-duty, CNC vertical bandsaw for cutting billets, plates, square or flat materials up to 1060 x 2060mm in section can cross-cutting 'difficult' metals as titanium, Hastelloy and Inconel".
In February 2008, we covered the news from 600 Centre
concerning its Toyoda Select G-100 at MACH 2008
- take a look at Universal CNC grinder has changeable head
which says: "A universal CNC cylindrical grinding machine has a rotatable wheel head that can be changed from straight to 30 deg angle approach, giving more flexibility in batch production".
Take a look also at the news release from Kingsbury Machine Tools, Mill-turn centres increase metal removal rate,
as well as Measuring probes set tools, measure parts from NCMT,
and CNC lathe combines Swiss and turret functions from REM SALES.
See also:
GE CNC units programmed directly onsite
(February 2008)
With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining processes
Machine tool CNC needs no experience to use
(February 2008)
Believed to be one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available, machine tool control features a conversational system that requires no CNC experience and can be used as a DRO or a CNC
Magnetic chucks offer high work holding power
(February 2008)
A high-performance, electro-permanent magnetic chuck offers 150 tonf/m2 of magnetic pull, enabling huge holding forces to be generated on even modestly sized workpieces
Vertical turning lathes mill and grind too
(January 2008)
A range of elevating cross rail-type vertical turning lathes machine parts up to 2.8m diameter by 1.6m height, including milling, drilling and, optionally, grinding too
Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive
(January 2008)
Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance
Machine tool probes pocket guide published
(January 2008)
A pocket guide for machine tool probes includes tool recognition system and high accuracy touch probes and details the latest hardware and software to maximise probing benefits
Machine tools take the lead - for now
(January 2008)
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
Horizontal machining centres raise productivity
(January 2008)
Horizontal machining centres with a capacious working envelope have a compact footprint, giving greater productivity/m floor space and highly efficient swarf evacuation
Five-axis machining ups instruments output
(January 2008)
To machine complex parts out of stainless steel and aluminium, an instruments manufacturer reports that a 5-axis machining centre has improved productivity, performance and profitability
Lasers reduce tube fabrication costs
(January 2008)
Sheet metal tube fabricators can reduce operational costs up to 70% by using tube laser cutting technology, which reduces labour, simplifies processing and improves quality
Small workpiece fixture changeover speeded up
(January 2008)
A modular subplate designed for small workpiece fixturing helps produce a pallet changing system that allows for seamless and fast changeover between jobs
Investing in India - metrology experiences
(January 2008)
To promote business co-operation between the UK and India, Renishaw related its Indian investments experiences at the 'Advanced Engineering Summit' this week
Heavy HMCs machine space telescope mirrors
(January 2008)
Custom-built horizontal machining centers are machining the James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments positioning them within a few microns anywhere in a machining envelope
Larger vertical machining centre acquired
(January 2008)
Having acquired a large capacity VMC, and oil and gas industry components supplier can now cost-effectively machine 2.5m long workpieces in one set-up
Machine radius grinds hard metal punches/dies
(January 2008)
A radius grinding machine produces hard metal punches and cutting dies for the can, battery, copper pipe and cutting tool insert manufacturers
Laser system profiles 4m by 2m sheets accurately
(January 2008)
A hybrid-style CO2 laser cutting system for cutting and profiling sheets up to 4m x 2m has a highly rigid, high-precision drive system, which provides precise motion and position control
Horizontal machining centre has twin spindles
(January 2008)
To minimises costs in the high-productivity machining of steel and cast iron workpieces, a twin-spindle hoizontal machining centre is designed for 3- and 4-axis production work
Compact gear shaving machine is productive
(January 2008)
A compact, highly productive machine for the fine finishing of soft spur and helical gears performs plunge as well as diagonal and parallel shaving processes
Monitor checks minimum aerosol quantity
(January 2008)
lubrication An aerosol monitor enables continuous reliable recording of statistical data relating to aerosol flow to ensure optimum minimum quantity lubrication when metal cutting, producing chips
Die-sinking EDMs offer higher accuracy
(December 2007)
Die-sinking EDMs have, as standard, quality glass scales, which continuously measure and correct axis positions, ensuring that all components are in the required range of accuracy
Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability
(December 2007)
An open-fronted vertical machining centre brought extra 4-axis machining capability for single set-up machining of multi-faced components at a UK valve manufacturer
High speed CNC laser cutting system installed
(December 2007)
Tier One automotive supplier has invested in a 'latest generation' high-speed laser cutting and work handling equipment to ensure low cost, consistent quality and dependable product delivery
Live and dead centres support large parts
(December 2007)
For turning, boring or grinding large rotational pats, a seies of live and dead centres an be selected according to machine rev/min, machine type and accuracy considerations
Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
(December 2007)
Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking
Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets
(December 2007)
Multispindle automatic lathe working need not be confined to bar work as at least one machine tool builder's machines can be equipped for automatic billet and tube blank loading as well
Roughing cutter raises Al alloy feed rates 50%
(December 2007)
A special solid carbide roughing cutter with fully integrated chip breakers increased axial feed rates by 50% when 5-axis machining wrought aluminium alloys and eliminated erratic tool performance
Swivelling, rotating table has high accuracy
(December 2007)
A trunnion mounted swivelling and rotating table, which has temperature regulated to +/-0.25 deg C, can achieve workpiece accuracy to within three seconds of arc
Describing anatomy of an industrial robot
(December 2007)
Robotic system integrators describe the anatomy of an industrial robot to provide greater understanding of the technology is capable of and where it might be integrated into production lines
Advanced and well-proven linear drive systems
(December 2007)
DMG of Luton is introducing new levels of simultaneous five-axis contouring precision in a futuristic design for machining materials as diverse as hardened steel, aluminium, copper and graphite
Take another look at rotary transfer machines
(December 2007)
Rotary transfer machines were originally conceived with short cycle times and long, high volume production runs, but today, they offer flexibility, writes Mike Page
CAM offers a wide range of machining strategies
(December 2007)
NC programs that are generated within CAM systems are designed to avoid collisions between the tools and the workpieces
Probe offers multi direction measurement
(December 2007)
A touch probe for turning centres and round work applications houses a measuring mechanism with face gear that significantly increases measurement accuracy when performing off-centre probing
DROs improve rotary table efficiency
(December 2007)
The use of digital readout systems is playing a key role in enabling a tooling manufacturer to maintain its worldwide reputation for the supply of high precision rotary tables
Milling cutter roughs, finishes steel and CI
(December 2007)
Cutter with hexagonal inserts is designed for roughing and semi-finish milling applications and is claimed to be ideally suited for milling on low powered machines and non-rigid setups