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Network links machine tool builder and user
Network services provide detailed information much faster for the localisation of machine faults, thus allowing for a faster analysis without needing direct access to the machine.
News from Siemens Machine Tool Business Unit (27 July 2005)
Five-axis machining support provided for ceramics
User application article 'Hothouse' initiative is to provide design and technology support and five-axis machining technology to a local UK ceramics industry.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (21 July 2005)
Retrofit CNCs convert analogue lathes
User application article Lathe manufacturer found a suitable retrofit to convert users' analogue-based lathes into modern, CNC-controlled machine tools without incurring excessive costs.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (21 July 2005)
Easy-to-program CNC brings work back in-house
User application article Having to subcontract its milling operations to other engineering companies had two detrimental effects, so an easy-to-program CNC brought the work back in-house.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (21 July 2005)
Compact HMIs make entry level control easy
Answering the need for inexpensive operator interfaces for simple machine control, a range of compact HMI displays have controllable backlighting in red, amber or green.
News from Telemecanique (Schneider Electric) ( 4 July 2005)
Digital CNC benefits available for analogue users
User application article An analogue version of Heidenhain's iTNC 530 CNC provides uers of analogue driven machine tools a cost-effective route to enhanced productivity, while benefitting from existing knowledge. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (24 June 2005)
Cost-effective DRO ups machining accuracy
Cost-effective DRO is intended for general machining applications where accuracy is a prime consideration and is suitable for 2- and 3-axis operation of manual lathes and millers.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (15 June 2005)
Free 3rd axis offered on Heidenhain DROs
To help machine operators get the best out of their manual machine tools Heidenhain has decided to offer the 3rd axis of any new DRO system ordered during June and July, free of charge. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (23 May 2005)
Modern control retrofit revitalises CNC VTL
User application article Retrofitting a modern CNC to a Lance vertical borer in place of defunct system, has returned the VTL to 'as good as new' in terms of performance, accuracy and reliability.
News from ACI (UK) (20 May 2005)
DNC system improves machine tool management
User application article To increase efficiency and productivity and be more aware of actual production costs against original planning, a hydraulics company has invested in anetworked machine shop management system.
News from Seiki Systems (13 May 2005)
CD highlights intelligent DRO benefits
A free CD outlining the features and benefits of the Acu-Rite Millpwr two-/three-axis CNC/three-axis digital read-out for intuitive knee milling applications is now available.
News from ACI (Europe) (20 April 2005)
CNC covers all cylindrical, surface grinding needs
Configured with a very effective combination set of hardware and software, CNC system is particularly well suited to address all aspects of the cylindrical and surface grinding process.
News from NUM Corporation (15 April 2005)
Multi-axis CNC cuts programming time by up to 50%
Free CD details the features and benefits of the Anilam 6000M multi-axis CNC - capable of reducing programing time by up to 50% - 'the complete digital solution' for milling machines and VMCs.
News from ACI (Europe) (28 March 2005)
Enhanced 5-axis precision machining introduced
Controllers with nano-interpretation for machining very complex and free-form surfaced parts, moulds and dies offer enhanced features for high speed 5-axis machining. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (UK) (16 March 2005)
Fast search of CNC documents offered
New plug-in software to Acrobat Reader greatly enhances text searching capability of multi-language operator and maintenance manuals for FANUC CNCs. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (UK) (16 March 2005)
Retrofit CNC improves machining health
User application article Retrofitting a modern CNC to a knee-type milling machine has implantedan unrivalled level of user-friendliness into machining operations at a medical equipment plant.
News from ACI (Europe) ( 7 January 2005)
Retrofitted CNC raises productivity by 11%
User application article Eaton engineers have reported 11% increase in overall productivity of a Heald grinder, plus improved throughput and enhanced accuracy since retrofitting an up-to-date CNC.
News from Siemens Machine Tool Business Unit (28 December 2004)
CNC update on borers raises productivity
User application article A CNC conversion project carried out on two Morando vertical boring machines has increased productivity by 60%, improved machine reliability, simplified servicing and introduced self-diganostics.
News from CNC Design (21 December 2004)
DROs chosen for toughness and reliability
User application article The requirement of DROs on variable speed centre lathes was that would be tough and reliable, provide CSS functionality and meet European safety regulations.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (20 December 2004)
CNC sales enjoy 31% increase
Q3 figures for ACI Europe reveal that the measurement and control specialist is on budget for the year for sales of the wide range of CNC and DRO systems.
News from ACI (UK) (25 November 2004)
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