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Multistep XT-200 machines turbocharger components
Mikron Machining Technology has launched the Multistep XT-200 for the economic production of turbocharger components.
News from Mikron Machining Technology, Sep 29, 2009
KAI buys Scharmann FMS from DST
Germany-based Doerries Scharmann Technologie (DST) will supply a seven-machine Scharmann flexible manufacturing system (FMS) to aircraft maker Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
News from DS Technology (UK), Jun 16, 2009
Subcontractor doubles prismatic machining capacity
At the start of 2007, RE Thompson, a contract machinist serving the aerospace and defence sectors, was running all of its manually operated, twin-pallet (2APC) machining centres around the clock.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Sep 11, 2008
Robotic manufacturing cell demonstrated
Kurt Manufacturing will be demonstrating its manufacturing system integration capabilities by showing a fully Integrated robotic machining cell with gauging system.
News from Kurt Manufacturing, Jun 25, 2008
Prismatic FMS expanded with third HMC
HPC Precision Engineering has added a third Makino HMC to an existing two-machine flexible manufacturing system - part of the company's GBP 2.3 million investment.
News from NCMT, Jun 17, 2008
Manufacturing cell CNC turns, attaches collars
Manufacturing cell has a complex mechanical handling system for manoeuvring the 40ft casings between two CNC lathes and a torquing machine for attaching the threaded joining collars to them.
News from Broadbent Stanley, May 13, 2008
CNC machine tool palletisation dampens vibration
Vibration damped palletisation allows quieter machining with higher removal rate, better surface finish, reduced tool wear from lower vibration and extended spindle life.
News from System 3R (UK), Feb 20, 2008
Pallet loading facility only needs 2m2 of space
A compact pallet handling robot requires only 2m2 of space and loads one or two machine tools with small workpieces of up to 30kg.
News from REM Systems, Feb 20, 2008
Machining centres pallets loaded by robot
In a system to automatically load/unload machining centres, a robot selects the pallet size to suit the job, so reducing the amount of space required for pallets in unmanned machining systems.
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK, Jan 17, 2008
CNC machining cell shortens lead-times
Aerospace manufacturing company's investment in a flexible machining cell will increase profitability and flexibility and will be able to offer a rapid turnaround for components.
News from Mori Seiki UK, Nov 26, 2007
FMS machines titanium components
A flexible manufacturing system, consisting of four machining centres and an automatic pallet loading, handling and storage system, has been commissioned at a UK aircraft plant.
News from 600 Centre, Oct 25, 2007
Automated system stores, retrieves pallets
Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Oct 22, 2007
Pallet system allows unmanned machining
A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Oct 16, 2007
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Sep 27, 2007
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
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.
News from Heller Machine Tools, Sep 11, 2007
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Sep 11, 2007
Compact pallet handling system introduced
A compact machine tool pallet handling system is intended for users who wish to raise production from one or two existing or new machining centres.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Jun 4, 2007
Unmanned machining cell gains Nikkei award
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.
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK, May 30, 2007
FMS reduces aerospace machining set-up times
Three continuous path 5-axis machining centres are linked by a pallet handling system - handling 30 pallets - to form a low volumeflexible manufacturing system for aerospace parts.
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK, May 17, 2007
Modular, variable system to oust transfer lines
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.
News from Heller Machine Tools, Jan 22, 2007
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar, Dec 19, 2006
More automation systems for EDM intrroduced
Four innovative work handling automation systems for EDM and machining systems shown at IMTS 2006 include work pallet handling, a damped pallet system and heavy duty clamping.
News from System 3R (UK), Sep 12, 2006
EDM pallet handling robot suits millers, grinders
Intended for applications in milling machines, grinders, die-sinking EDM and wire EDM machines, a pallet handling robot is as effective with one-off manufacturing as with series production.
News from System 3R (UK), Sep 12, 2006
Flexible machining cells/systems enhanced
Automated machining cell/system pallet handling technology now features PC-based cell controller using the open-source SUSE Linux operating system, and a new rail-guided vehicle.
News from MAG Industrial Automation Systems, Sep 5, 2006
Special purpose machining becomes flexible
Flexible and highly efficient: a modular, scaleable manufacturing system combines the advantages of a flexible machining centre with high output rate of revolving transfer and transfer machines.
News from Emag UK, Aug 11, 2006
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