http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowseau.html Miscellaneous machine tool equipment (fixtures, rotary tables etc.) latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Acquiring an indexing table with its 3-axis machining centre investment has made a subcontractor more competitive as it has reduced job set-up times and increased part accuracies. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae165.html Hot stamped, matte shot-blasted finished stainless steel wing nuts are offered in blank, tapped, and tapped through hole versions and are designed to give a better grip. Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Winco http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wiw/wiw124.html Universal balancing is offering a four-plane dynamic balancing machine for the same price or lower than two-plane units for working with single-part to multi-link propulsion shaft assemblies. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Universal Balancing http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/uwo/uwo122.html On show at MACH 2008 will be part feeding system, which is an integrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk components. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Kitagawa Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kit/kit131.html Pneumatic rotary indexing tables provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative to electrical models, and are said to be ideal for semi-automatic machines. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Festo http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fes/fes210.html Robust rotary indexer takes heavier radial and axial loads and offers greater accuracy and more spindle clearance and tooling access. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae158.html A trunnion mounted swivelling and rotating table, which has temperature regulated to +/-0.25 deg C, can achieve workpiece accuracy to within three seconds of arc. Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 UT Deckel Grinders http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dlr/dlr102.html The MR201 and TW2180 high productivity NC rotary tables from Kitagawa Europe are capable fo a clamping torque of 820 Nm from a 0.5 MPa pneumatic supply. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Kitagawa Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kit/kit128.html To achieve good machined workpiece surface qualities and dimensional consistency, a bearing support system for rotary tables dampens vibrations and improves rigidity. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Schaeffler (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/iod/iod149.html Indexing plungers have a hardened steel plunger pin, a zinc die-cast, zinc-plated mounting plate, and a knob of matte black glass fiber reinforced nylon plastics. Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Winco http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wiw/wiw121.html A 2-axis positioning system used in a 3-axis vertical machining centre eliminates the use of sine plates nd other expensive fixtures for angular milling. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae154.html Modular NC rotary indexing tables offering a greater flexibility of applications and the ability to extend to 2-axis with up to four spindles. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Roemheld UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rmh/rmh139.html A high-speed rotary indexing unit offers high precision positioning with accurate repeatability for positioning parts on CNC milling machines and machining centres. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae148.html The easiest and most ready way to add a fourth NC axis to a 3-axis machining centre or milling/boring machine is to fit an NC rotary table or indexer. Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Rotary Precision Instruments UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rbg/rbg101.html For precision 5-axis machining some machine tools require a rotary table with speed, clamping power and build quality for reliable production of parts to very close tolerances. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Rotary Precision Instruments UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rbg/rbg100.html Rotary indexer produced a 23% reduction in cycle time or 19.4h/production run and reduced the total production run cycle time from 5 days plus overtime to 4 days assuming a 2 shift per day operation. Fri, 11 May 2007 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae147.html An ntegrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk workpieces raises productivity of many CNC lathes, grinders, rolling equipment and machining centres. Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Kitagawa Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kit/kit123.html Elesa's Clayton brand of positioning indicators has a reputation for clarity, accuracy and robustness - their PW12 does not disappoint. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele173.html Tough borosilicate glass tube lights from Waldmann Lighting are used to provide high-quality illumination for the machining operations of RLC Callender, a leading turbine blade manufacturer. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 08:00:00 UT Waldmann Lighting http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wdm/wdm112.html Comfortable clamping handles are now available in stainless steel and feature the allowing the partial tightening with a limited arc, then release and reverse to tighten again. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele172.html This tank filler cap for hydraulic systems has two selectable modes to accommodate transportation and use of the equipment. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele171.html A very compactly dimensioned 3-axis slide module provide a precise, self-contained, high-performance CNC 3-axis machining centre within a very small envelope. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Bruce Engineering http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bqz/bqz103.html A non-rotating static balancing machine from Universal Balancing has been instrumental in the successful launch of a rocket into space. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Universal Balancing http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/uwo/uwo120.html Elesa's stainless GN5334 male studded version of its classic 5 lobe clamping knob series demonstrates the optimised efficiency of a design that is "just right" as a long-standing ergonomic format. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele170.html Although acrylic can be ideal in many machinery lighting applications, it does tend to scratch if hit by flying machine tool chips, so borosilicate glass tubes are recommended. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Waldmann Lighting http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wdm/wdm111.html Indexing/rotary table system provides users with rapid part positioning and enables a diverse range of milling operations (spiral, linear, arc, etc) on large, complex workpieces. Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae136.html An extremely accurate, lower priced digital measuring system for virtually any manual one- or two-plane dynamic balancer is simple to operate. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Universal Balancing http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/uwo/uwo119.html Elesa now has products that actively kill bacteria on their surface; a whole new type of soft touch products which are more comfortable to hold - each of these required major technological advances. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele166.html In today's internet age it is unusual for a company to invest very large amounts of time and resources in a large bound catalogue - but that is exactly what Elesa has done. Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Elesa (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ele/ele165.html Matrix matches Dynomax spindles to robotic payload requirements offering spindle expertise to robotic system integrators and OEM's Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Dynomax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dyn/dyn106.html A fully water and rustproof precision rotary table for EDM users is equipped with a 100mm diameter stainless steel table, ready drilled and tapped to accept a chuck or component fixture. Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:00:00 UT Kitagawa Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kit/kit115.html Heavy-duty stainless steel additions to a range of button handle locking pins are now available in two-ball and four-ball (high tension) versions in various diameter and grip length sizes. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT Coburg Engineering http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/czp/czp100.html Leading workholding and ancillary equipment supplier Kitagawa Europe has reported booming sales of rotary tables following the UK launch of its 'X configuration' models at MACH 2006. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT Kitagawa Europe http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kit/kit114.html Rotary indexing products are reducing machining operations and part cycle times; cutting stop-start production; minimising the need for operator interventions and improving part accuracy. Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:00:00 UT Hardinge Machine Tools http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae131.html In cooperation with Fanuc Robotics' America, Dynomax will demonstrate the flexibility and durability of its robotic arm spindle line equipped with superior contamination protection at IMTS. Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT Dynomax http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dyn/dyn104.html As an independent manufacturer, Waldmann Lighting may well be able to offer compatible machine tool lighting products with much better performance. Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT Waldmann Lighting http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wdm/wdm110.html