http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsecj.html Diecasting machines and equipment latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Die casting machine builder, Oskar Frech, has taken over the die casting business of Mueller Weingarten, extending machine capacity up to extends its capability up to 52,000kN (5,200 tonsf). Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra125.html All the diecasting machines at a foundry have 6-axis robotic part handling, and three have automatic on-line vision inspection, to provide the right casting 100% of the time. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra124.html Having been impressed with the first Frech zinc alloy diecasting machine acquired, a Welsh precision diecasting plant had no hesitation to order a second, and the aftercare has been very good. Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra123.html Latest diecasting machines are able to produce a thin-walled, yet warp resistant magnesium alloy diecasting with a very high surface quality. Tue, 30 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra122.html As well making operator's work easier, automatic ladling contributes to the faster diecasting cycle times, increasing the throughput of metal to almost 60 shots/h. Fri, 05 Jan 2007 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra121.html Indian diecaster has invested in two high pressure machines in order to ensure porous-free castings - aluminium and zinc components - of a consistent quality. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra120.html UK lock-making company has taken the decision to bring back zinc die-casting 'in house' as it has a massive inventory of parts and wanted them in store for as little time as possible. Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:00:00 UT Frech http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra119.html Robot fitted with end-of-arm ladle tool is used to reduce waste and ensure pouring consistency in gravity die-casting and avoid oxide debris being re-introduced into the melt. Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT KUKA Automation + Robotics http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kuk/kuk124.html A novel heat treatment process provides large strength improvements - up to double strength - and an excellent surface finish for high pressure die castings, without blistering or distortion. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/csi/csi110.html Installation of a 640tonf (6000kN) cold chamber diecasting machine utilises advanced automatic die spraying and metal ladling systems and has robotic extraction and manipulation. Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra118.html The real-time control capabilities applied to diecasting machines is helping a UK diecasting company to extend its expertise in manufacturing flash-free, net shape components. Mon, 06 Jun 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra117.html Latest zinc diecasting machine has features that make life easier, such as guarding that retracts completely to allow die loading and maintenance, and a combined display screen and control desk. Mon, 28 Mar 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra116.html Windows-based and very user-friendly, die-caster has the invaluable casting parameter routine that calculates cycle variables in response to data about the part to be produced. Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra114.html Although efficiency and reliability are the first considerations for any diecaster investing in capital equipment, increasing legislation is moving the issue of environmental impact up the agenda. Tue, 25 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra115.html Castings that were previously removed manually and stacked to await clipping away from a diecastere are now mechanically placed on a cooling conveyor feeding a clipping press. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra113.html Automating die-casting to meet consistent high outputs does not stop at the machine: ingot-loading and using a robot on second-operation work have to be considered to raise productivity. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra111.html Filling a gap in the range of locking force specifications for zinc diecasting machines has helped a subcontractor improve efficiency and machine utilisation and reduce deburring. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra112.html The realtime control capabilities of a machine are helping a zinc diecaster meet the specifications of a job, for which consistency and dimensional accuracy are critical. Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra107.html With the growing complexity of large diecasting tools, die spraying can be messy, but the latest reciprocators and spray nozzles dor the job accurately and efficiently. Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra108.html Hot chamber machines that meet the basic requirements for 'entry level' diecasting have a very user-friendly control and feature easy-to-use Windows-based programming. Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra109.html Poor surface condition is bad news for any diecaster - especially in zinc - Keith Higginbottom, consultant to Frech UK, identifies some of the pitfalls during the cycle. Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra110.html Replacement ladle cups for die casting machines that feature a patented, universal mounting hanger bracket for left or right side use, include nine sizes from 44 lb/20kg to 33.70 lb/15.29kg. Tue, 06 Jul 2004 08:00:00 UT Versa Iron And Machine http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/vsa/vsa100.html Instead of ramming molten metals into dies, Australian researchers have developed thixotropic technology in which a semi-solid-feed metal is forced into the dies to reduce porosity. Fri, 09 Apr 2004 08:00:00 UT CSIRO Manufacturing and Infrastructure Technology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/csi/csi106.html Bringing diecasting in-house has been a success for a window and door hardware manufacturer so much so that it has added another diecaster to the three existing ones. Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra103.html A dry release agent, for alloy diecasting and squeeze casting, shows faster cycle times and excellent repeatability, while blowing and cooling are no longer required and die life is extended. Thu, 17 Apr 2003 08:00:00 UT Kluber Lubrication GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/klu/klu111.html New high pressure die casting capabilities and thermo-mechanical interface are included in a most comprehensive casting simulation solution. Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:00:00 UT ESI Group http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/esi/esi114.html Although it has been in business for half a century, Eurotech Industries is a relative newcomer to diecasting; but a timetable of investment shows that it is catching up. Mon, 04 Nov 2002 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra102.html For the diecaster producing components in magnesium alloy, making the right choice between hot and cold chamber manufacturing routes is fundamental. Thu, 08 Aug 2002 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra101.html A melting and holding crucible furnace has replaced oil-fired bale-outs which, even though they had been converted to gas, had to be emptied and shut down at the end of every day. Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:00:00 UT Striko UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sik/sik102.html Aluminium diecasters around the world are showing increasing confidence in the dosing furnace as a means of supplying liquid metal to their machines, according to a furnace supplier. Wed, 24 Jul 2002 08:00:00 UT Striko UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sik/sik103.html "t's clear that Frech will be building machines for a long time to come, and we're just as committed to the business of making diecastings," said a leading diecasting foundry. Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:00:00 UT Frech UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fra/fra100.html