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Digital readouts offer ease of use
Digital readout units feature segmented error compensation, an easy-to-install modular design, multilingual message screens and a single keystroke entry system.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (29 July 2002)
CNC provides easier 5-axis programming
Significant new developments are incorporated into the latest CNC systems in response to machine tool builder' demands for easier handling of 5-Axis machining. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (UK) (19 July 2002)
CNC helps EDM highly accurate holes in blades
User application article Application of latest CNC systems helped to develop a fast hole drilling process using EDM to drill high aspect ratio holes in Inconel and 'on the fly' laser drilling of aerofoil sections. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (18 June 2002)
Manual Guide keeps track of CNC developments
Already widely adopted throughout the machine tool industry for its simplification of programming and complex machining operations, Manual Guide keeps pace with adavnces in many CNC systems. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (UK) (14 June 2002)
NC post-processors run CNCs for new sports cars
Software has been chosen by Automobili Lamborghini to run on several complex CNC machine tools used in the production of the Murcielago car, including: 5-axis mills, 4-axis lathes and EDMs.
News from ICAM Technologies (11 June 2002)
CNC retrofit upgrades robust bed miller
The retrofit of a three-axis control system to a bed mill has solved a number of problems for a specialist manufacturer of aluminium gravity diecasting machines.
News from ACI (UK) ( 5 June 2002)
Latest PLC controls 'fastest lathe in the world'
User application article Claiming to have the fastest lathe in the world, a Swiss manufacturer has achieved this by applying the latest PLC technology to control the machine tool. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (UK) (28 May 2002)
DRO designed to increase machine efficiency
Offering OEMs, retrofitters and end users unbeatable value for money, a compact, easy-to-use, single-axis digital readout system is specifically designed to increase productivity.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (22 April 2002)
Milling CNC retrofit boosts surface grinder usage
User application article A three-axis CNC, more usually found controlling milling machines, has transformed the capability of a rebuilt toolroom surface grinder at a tooling manufacturer.
News from ACI (UK) (28 March 2002)
Re-engineered Jigmil cuts machining times by 55%
User application article Following a re-engineering programme on a DeVlieg Spiramatic 2B-36 jigmill and the integration of a Heidenhain TNC 310 compact contouring control, machining times have been cut by 55 per cent. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (26 March 2002)
Digital encoders and DROs designed to reduce costs
Several major new developments in linear encoder and readout technology are aimed at reducing costs for machine tool builders and systems integrators.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 March 2002)
Powerful DROs offer wide range of functions
Powerful DROs feature user-friendly functionality: while the DRO 100 features zero reset, absolute/ incremental display, radius and diameter conversion as well other data are displayed.
News from Acu-Rite Sales (28 February 2002)
Versatile CNC display highlights multi-axis system
As well as spotlighting a number of performance enhancements across a range of milling and turning controls, this control display will highlight VMC multi-axis applications.
News from ACI (UK) (25 February 2002)
Milling CNC processes data eight times faster
This control system for universal milling, machining centres or processes requiring optimal tool path control, features data processing time eight times faster than the previous generation. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 February 2002)
Retrofit CNC extends VTL life cost-effectively
User application article The retrofit of an Anilam 4200T CNC control system has given a new lease of life to an ageing Webster and Bennett vertical turning lathe at Vector International in Port Talbot.
News from ACI (UK) (30 January 2002)
Latest CNC is eight times faster on tool pathing
With the launch of iTNC 530 control system for universal milling, machining centres or processes requiring optimal tool path control, Heidenhain data processing time is now eight times faster. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (15 January 2002)
Control system copes with difficult woodsawing
User application article Stenner have revolutionised the cutting process, utilising new technologies from Mitsubishi Electric, to give their new third order cutter (called PK) the edge in the wood cutting industry. Brochure available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 January 2002)
Latest machine control technology to be shown
Mitsubishi Electric will be showing the latest innovative machine control technology at the NEC based 2002 Machine Builder Show. Brochure available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 January 2002)
Retrofit DRO and encoders rejuvinate LMMs
User application article A low-cost retrofit digital readout (DRO) and glass linear encoder package from Anilam is enabling SIP (UK) to booost the productivity of ageing SIP length measuring machines.
News from ACI (UK) (25 December 2001)
Machine monitoring repays many times over
User application article For Colin Smith at HPC Engineering, a relatively modest investment in a Seiki Systems machine monitoring system, for 46 CNC machine tools, has been repaid many times over.
News from Seiki Systems (24 December 2001)
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