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Training Centre has latest in CNC and DRO
User application article CNC and DROs are helping ensure that the Humber Engineering Training Centre is one of the finest of its kind in the UK.
News from ACI (Europe) (30 September 2003)
One day's training runs CNC milling machine
User application article A day's training by a CNC/DRO specialist was all it took for a fabricator to get its 3-axis CNC milling machine into production.
News from ACI (UK) ( 3 July 2003)
Retrofit CNC converts lathe into user-friendliness
User application article A retrofitted CNC has transformed an ageing, "difficult-to-operate" manual lathe into a user-friendly, fully-functional CNC turning machine.
News from ACI (UK) ( 2 June 2003)
Manchine tool management extends to China
User application article One of the UK's first users of the Mazak Cyber Production Centre factory management concept is now to use the system to monitor machine tools at its new manufacturing operations in China. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (25 April 2003)
Absolute linear feedback encoder is submersible
Developed to meet a wide range of feedback applications, Newall's Spherosyn Absolute encoder offers accuracy down to 3 micron and resolutions to 0.1 micron.
News from Newall Electronics ( 6 March 2003)
Co-operation produces single axis system
A single-axis, machine tool measurement system, featuring an encoder, digital readout, linear rail and carriage, is being offered by a joint co-operation between UK and German suppliers.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (24 February 2003)
Probe wins more machining utilisation on VMC
User application article Simply by adding a touch probe to its new vertical machining centre, Rutland Plastics realised almost another seven hours of additional machining time a week. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 February 2003)
Latest CNC has easiest software yet seen
User application article Working in all materials, particularly high-grade stainless steel and aluminium, and in small volumes of often only one-off up to 100, here is why Marcus Allum has steadily invested in CNC.
News from ACI (UK) (19 February 2003)
Semi-CNC lathe frees up product design
User application article Not only has the installation of a semi-CNC lathe enabled a yacht builder to reduce its bought-in turned parts, but the machine has given new-found freedom in component design and manufacture.
News from ACI (UK) (24 January 2003)
Retrofitted knee-type miller wins back the work
User application article By retrofitting a four-axis TNC 370 control system to a knee-type milling machine, disabled vehicle converter Brotherwood Automobility was immediately able to bring production jobs back in house. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (15 January 2003)
Control systems supplier has machines too
A control systems supplier and retrofitter also supplies machine tools, ranging from a precision 300x300x150mm 3D engraving/milling machine to a very large gantry, detailed on an updated website.
News from NEE Controls ( 9 January 2003)
CNC retrofitter tackles difficult lathe job
User application article CNC retrofit skills were fully tested when a large-capacity two-axis lathe needed a new control system and digital spindle drive integrated with its existing axis drives.
News from ACI (UK) (20 December 2002)
Non-linear error correction is major factor
User application article As well as being reliable and very user-friendly, the Acu-Rite/Quadra-Chek technology deals with non-linear error correction, which is another factor that sets it apart, says a user.
News from Acu-Rite Sales (10 December 2002)
Encoder and DRO increase productivity by 30%
User application article A digital encoder and readout system has enabled a York-based manufacturer of aluminium and pVC conservatory systems to increase productivity by 30%.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (27 November 2002)
DRO functionality combined with colour graphics
Accommodating up to eight encoder inputs, a versatile display combines familiar DRO functionality with colour graphics to provide fast and accurate measurement feedback.
News from Acu-Rite Sales (18 October 2002)
Affordable digital readout display units
Newall Electronics reckons it has set a new standard for the digital readout industry with its new family of DRO display units.
News from Newall Electronics (16 October 2002)
DROs make savings for Taylor Hobson's toolroom
User application article Following the retrofitting of Heidenhain digital readout units to three turret mills in Taylor Hobson's toolroom, the company reckons some 10% savings have been made on prototype part production Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (23 September 2002)
Controls help make machine tools the ideal choice
User application article South Coast precision engineering company Stubbington Engineering has invested in CNC bed milling and turning technology as part of a machine update programme
News from ACI (UK) (20 September 2002)
Control system makes CNC milling easy to use
User application article Thanks to a powerful, user-friendly two-axis control system and precision glass linear encoders, a miller is able to play a key role in EDM electrode production.
News from Acu-Rite Sales ( 3 September 2002)
Compact readout system offers greater control
Single-axis analogue readout system offers scale factoring, linear and segmented error compensation, axis resolution, diagnostic signal detection and reference functions.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (29 July 2002)
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