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Machine tool sump cleaner filters chips, sludge

Machine tool sump cleaning system can vacuum out chips, sludge and coolant and filter the chips and sludge from the fluid during the machining process and can pay back within 3-4 months..

News from Master Chemical Europe (29 September 2005)

3D measuring probe aids machine set-up

Available in both digital and mechanical versions, a 3D measuring probe provides machine operators with a fast, easy way to set up their milling and EDM machines.

News from Mahr Federal (28 September 2005)

Ballbar backs up Six Sigma and Lean needs

 User application article   Ballbar used for both diagnosis and predictive maintenance to keep machine tools running and producing to specification and provides vital benefits to Six Sigma quality and Lean efficiencies.  Brochure available  

News from Renishaw ( 2 August 2005)

Verify a machine tool's performance first

 Technical background article   Determining a machine tool's capabilities before machining, and subsequent post-process part inspection, can greatly reduce the potential for scrap, says Ralph Fergusson-Kelly.  Brochure available  

News from Renishaw (26 July 2005)

High precision balls supplied in many materials

High precision balls are supplied in a wide variety of materials including chromium alloy steel, stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and also M50 material for jet engine applications.

News from Barden Corporation (13 July 2005)

Probing releases machine tools' potential

 Technical background article   Probing can improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in many different ways throughout the machining cycle, and many users still fail to realise the full potential, says Renishaw.  Brochure available  

News from Renishaw ( 1 July 2005)

Machine tools often checked to hold tolerances

 User application article   Medical implant maker determines machine tool capabilities through simple and accurate ballbar diagnosis for consistently producing tight-tolerance work in widely variable production.  Brochure available  

News from Renishaw (28 June 2005)

Getting the most out of a machine tool

 User application article   A machine tool may be designed to maintain a particular tolerance, but wear and temperature changes will affect its capability to maintain factory specifications unless checked regularly.  Brochure available  

News from Renishaw (28 June 2005)

Heavy duty castor manages high loads

A heavy duty braked swivel castor greatly reduces the risk of unattended heavy loads being left on uneven sloping ground from 'running away' down the slope.  Brochure available  

News from Machine Building Systems (28 June 2005)

Universal Balancing Acquires BTD

Universal Balancing has taken over Birmingham-based control system specialist, BTD and consolidated the former sister company's operations into its Kingswood headquarters at Bristol.  Brochure available  

News from Universal Balancing ( 9 June 2005)

Machine kit system highlights new developments

Machine Building Systems has announced that literature for the latest crop of new products for the Item machine construction kit system is now available.  Brochure available  

News from Machine Building Systems ( 8 June 2005)

Fluorescent tubes meet machine lighting directives

Fluorescent tube lights allow manufacturers to meet the obligations of the European Machinery Directive by providing appropriate lighting for safe and error-free setup and operation.  Brochure available  

News from Waldmann Lighting ( 9 May 2005)

Super precision bearings resist heat and seizure

Super precision angular contact bearings combine the benefits of SHX heat and seizure resistant steel and ceramic balls, to meet the requirements of internal grinding machines.  Brochure available  

News from NSK UK ( 6 April 2005)

Gooseneck LED lights give powerful illumination

Compared with halogen spotlights, LED technology provides a compact and powerful machine tool light source that emits no heat and can withstand constant flushing with coolant.  Brochure available  

News from Waldmann Lighting ( 6 April 2005)

Fast machine tool maintenance service expanded

Machine tool maintenance group has extensively expanded its replacement parts and support service to UK production organisations by offering a fast diagnostic, repair and replacement service.

News from Jena Rotary Technology (28 March 2005)

Advanced bearings boost machine spindle life

Super-fast cylindrical roller bearings enable development of higher speed motorised spindles for machine tools and offer high resistance to seizure and longer wear life.  Brochure available  

News from NSK UK (23 March 2005)

Grinding machining balancing tuned finely

Recently-enhanced system brings the balancing of grinding machines to new levels of accuracy - achieving results to within 0.02 microns at speeds from 300 to 30,000 rev/min.  Brochure available  

News from Schmitt Europe (28 February 2005)

High precision systems balance parts up to 1500kg

Non-rotating vertical axis balancers provide single plane balancing in seconds and offer extreme accuracy - at around 60% of an equivalent rotating machines' cost.  Brochure available  

News from Universal Balancing (25 February 2005)

Lighting resists coolant flushing and hot chips

 User application article   Machine tool cutting zone is a hostile environment for lighting, but Waldmann lights withstand constant flushing with coolant and damage from hot or sharp chips.  Brochure available  

News from Waldmann Lighting (17 January 2005)

LED machine tool lights offer long service life

 User application article   One of Germany's leading machine tool manufacturers has specified rugged LED machine tool lights that are small enough to be spindle-mounted and resist flushing coolant.  Brochure available  

News from Waldmann Lighting (21 October 2004)

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