http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsedn.html Tool and cutter pre-setting latest news on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Programmable by a built-in microprocessor, laser technology for measuring cutting tools ensures reliability even in extreme conditions, as a Swiss watchmaker has discovered. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 UT Blum Novotest http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/blu/blu121.html Schunk has introduced an optical tool presetting and measuring device for all conventional tool clamping systems, and can increase productivity in metal-cutting operations by 15%. Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Schunk Intec http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/shu/shu144.html An upgraded version of a retrofittable tool setter vision control system has a larger 12.1in screen, USB ports and icons for every option or measuring function. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Royal Tool Control http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/roy/roy101.html A highly accurate optical tool presetting and measuring device can clamp, measure and adjust tooling outside the machine while the CNC machine continues to manufacture parts. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Schunk Intec http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/shu/shu142.html An optical machine tooling pre-setter uses a vision system that automatically detects the cutting edge and produces accurate measuring results within seconds. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Eley Metrology http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dir/dir107.html Tool presetting and management - represented by the latest modular system for tool presetting, measurement and inspection - has brought machining technology to the highest degree of high precision. Thu, 05 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Zoller http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/zol/zol104.html A tool measuring and inspection machine from Zoller is being offered at a special price package at the Southern Manufacturing show. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:00:00 UT Zoller UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/zoe/zoe101.html A tool pre-setter is claimed to be the most thermally stable construction of any pre-setter available today and the most accurate imaging system available. Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:00:00 UT Gewefa UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/gew/gew114.html Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems is one of Europe's leading sensors solutions companies and the UK's principal supplier of electronic systems for military platforms in the air, at sea and on land. Thu, 26 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Nikken Kosakusho UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nia/nia110.html UK agent for the famous range of Trimos Tool Presetters, Bowers Metrology, found themselves busy throughout MACH '06 demonstrating the Optima range from the Swiss manufacturer. Fri, 09 Jun 2006 08:00:00 UT Bowers Metrology UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/bmu/bmu120.html An easy to use spindle tool balancing machine allows machine operators or toolsetters to balance tool assemblies to standards as precise as G1 at the spindle speeds specified in ISO 1940. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:00:00 UT PCM Tooling (UK) http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pcm/pcm103.html Tool presetting machine has a novel ground granite construction, full colour LCD touch screen digital camera system and provides rapid manual positioning and automatic tool measurement as standard. Wed, 22 Feb 2006 08:00:00 UT Nikken Kosakusho UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nia/nia106.html Presetter and measuring machines offer a software for the automatic zero point monitoring that prevents a cutting tool from being measured or adjusted with a wrong zero point. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 08:00:00 UT Zoller UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/zoe/zoe100.html 'Third generation' of cutting tool inspection machines feature a third camera and improved lenses and faster programming while autofocus measurement accuracy is up to three times better. Fri, 12 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Walter GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wal/wal187.html The swift and reliable detection of broken tools on machining centres is essential - broken tool can lead to scrapped parts, expensive re-working and costly time wasting. Mon, 08 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea215.html Orthopedic joint maker achieves spectacular set-up time reduction using quick-change pallet fixture system and non-contact laser toolsetter on VMCs used for instrument parts. Tue, 28 Jun 2005 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea187.html Laser based non-contact tool setter, designed specifically to be fitted to CNC machine tools, measures tools as small as 0.03mm diameter to minimise risk of machine downtime. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea175.html From 1 November 2004 Nikken Kosakusho UK will be launching the new Frontline Distribution Catalogue. Mon, 11 Oct 2004 08:00:00 UT Nikken Kosakusho UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nia/nia105.html Erowa' preset station and tooling systems speeds up product to market. Having made an investment in rapid product development during 2000, Cheviot Precision has increased its production. capabilities Tue, 13 Apr 2004 08:00:00 UT Erowa (REM Systems)xxx http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ero/ero104.html Laser tool setter features ultra-compact laser tool setting transmitter and receiver units to allow fast non-contact tool setting and tool breakage detection on larger variety of machines. Thu, 26 Feb 2004 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea158.html Control and software enhancements have made non-contact tool inspection times up to 25 per cent faster while an automated toolroom concept can reduce setting times by up to 50 per cent. Tue, 24 Feb 2004 08:00:00 UT Walter GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wal/wal157.html Dual function camera system provides tool presetting and tool inspection on a tool presetter fitted with vacuum clamping with index lock on an interchangeable spindle. Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:00:00 UT Nikken Kosakusho UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nia/nia104.html Automatic tool setting and tool breakage detection systems are proving to be highly successful in raising productivity of transmission part manufacture for motor sport vehicles worldwide. Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea153.html Locking screws for inserts and holding screws for insert seatings, drill heads and spares feature a tightening system offering 25% higher torque transmission and improved torsional strength. Thu, 06 Nov 2003 08:00:00 UT Komet Präzisionswerkzeuge http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kom/kom107.html Nikken Kosakusho UK is the sole UK distributor for the Elbo Controlli range of presetting machines, high precision tool presetting equipment that were previously supported by Stellram UK. Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:00:00 UT Nikken Kosakusho UK http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nia/nia103.html Walter GB of Redditch has announced a new concept in low-cost, simple-to-operate, non-contact tool measurement with the Heli Toolcheck. The machine is designed for manual or automatic operation. Tue, 29 May 2001 08:00:00 UT Walter GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wal/wal116.html Blum Novotest will be demonstrating its full range of production metrology equipment at the EMO show in Hanover in September. Tue, 15 May 2001 08:00:00 UT Blum Novotest http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/blu/blu103.html Krupp-Thyssen Hulle has awarded Blum Novotest an order for 500 mini LaserControl systems for checking tooling in production machining systems to be supplied to the Ford Motor Company. Wed, 17 Jan 2001 08:00:00 UT Blum Novotest http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/blu/blu100.html With production tooling being reground within geometry tolerances of 10microns - and some within 5microns for high speed machining - CCD cameras are the best means of checking, says Walter. Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:00:00 UT Walter GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wal/wal106.html Renishaw introduces a lathe tool setting system with a unique precision pull-down arm, building upon its reputation as the supplier of market leading repeatable tool setting arms Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:00:00 UT Renishaw http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rea/rea115.html Automatic measurement of cutting tools using CCD video cameras is provided by the Helicheck NC 4 four-axis measuring centre available from Walter GB of Redditch Thu, 29 Jun 2000 08:00:00 UT Walter GB http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wal/wal102.html