News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 October
to Saturday 21 October 2000
Versatile safety relay from the specialists
PNOZ X4 safety relays are approved for applications to category 2, 3 and 4 in accordance with EN 954-1 and offer both single and dual-channel operation in a 45 mm wide housing
News from Pilz Automation Technology (20 October 2000)
Ultra-efficient data analysis tool uses Opto 22
User Application Article The data capturing qualities of Opto 22 is playing a key role in the success of a new state of the art data analysis tool developed by Cardiff-based Industrial Electronic Automation.
News from System Devices (20 October 2000)
Giant robot manipulator I/O handled by Opto 22
User Application Article Opto 22 controls supplied by System Devices are at the heart of a successful project to install a giant press and integrated robot manipulator at Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering.
News from System Devices (20 October 2000)
Vertical machining centre for pneumatics company
User Application Article The ability of the Chiron FZ12W Magnum vertical machining centre to achieve average cost per part savings of up to 38 per cent has proved irresistible to Invensys Pneumatics Maxam
News from Chiron Werke UK (19 October 2000)
Heidenhain CNC for Xaar's customised machinery
User Application Article For a machine that Loadpoint developed for Xaar, designers made use of the Heidenhain TNC 426 control due to its precise positioning capability while enabling the machine to operate at very high speed Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 October 2000)
Collet chucks range is comprehensive
ATS low profile true length collet chucks, which are designed for use with all 'A' type and selected flat nose spindle machines, have adjustable TIR and concentricity. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (19 October 2000)
Workholding problems solved in catalogue
An extensive, four-colour 'Workholding Problems and Solutions' catalogue has around 50 pages showing chucking and workholding ideas.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (19 October 2000)
Comprehensive FMS makes sheet metal parts
A flexible manufacturing system for sheet metal components is able to offer integrated component production involving a turret punch press, laser profiling and right angle shearing.
News from LVD (UK) (19 October 2000)
New production method developed for pneumatic part
User Application Article Mollart Engineering has completely re-engineered the manufacture of a complex pneumatic hammer barrel component following investment in the UK's first Mazak Integrex 300Y mill-turn centre
News from Mollart (19 October 2000)
CNC sliding head automatic lathes: new generation
A new generation of CNC sliding head automatic lathes developed by Traub includes 60m/min rapid traverse rates via linear motors, and a simultaneous machining capability with up to four tools
News from Traub Heckert UK (19 October 2000)
Cosmetic finish tooling for CNC punch presses
In response to a request to apply a cosmetic finish to components from a turret punch press, Wilson Tool International of Swindon has developed a special tool to produce a hexagonal surface pattern
News from Wilson Tool International (19 October 2000)
CCL has designs on the future of Bluetooth
Cambridge Consultants Limited (CCL) unveils its latest concepts for Bluetooth products, which combine electronics and industrial design expertise with a creative vision.
News from Cambridge Consultants (19 October 2000)
Success for DuPont Melinar plant control project
A hugely successful project to install a Honeywell PlantScape process control and information system on a DuPont Melinar plant at Wilton prompted praise for Honeywell from the DuPont project manager
News from Honeywell Control Systems (17 October 2000)
Robotic Sack Palletising in minimal floorspace
Pacepacker has been working closely with Fanuc Robotics to develop a new Robotic Sack Palletising systems, using a robot which can achieve maximum benchmark speeds of 1,800 cycles per hour.
News from Pacepacker Services (17 October 2000)
Design guides for conveyor and transmission chain
Two useful design-guides for conveyor and transmission chain, each containing over 40 pages of useful information, have been produced by Renold Chain and are now available to engineers.
News from Renold Chain (17 October 2000)
Environmentally friendly waste disposal controlled
The SCADA system in the central domestic waste disposal installation of CIE, installed by Clemessy, incorporates GE Fanuc PLCs and Cimplicity HMI control and monitoring software. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (17 October 2000)
Acoustic cleaning cuts maintenance at BPB Gypsum
User Application Article For a high maintenance mechanical rapping system at a BPB Gypsum plant, Audiosonic Acoustic Cleaners not only keeps the plates clean but also cleans the internal roof, walls and baffles.
News from Primasonics International (16 October 2000)
Reduce the moisture content of process slurries
The Sibus Rapid Air Swept Dryer (RAS) will reduce the moisture content of process slurries, pastes or other wet material used in the manufacturing process industries.
News from Sibus (16 October 2000)
New concept for drying friable, granular materials
Sibus introduce a new concept for the drying of friable, granular, flaked or other 'formed' materials - the innovative range of Agitated Fluidised Trough (AFT) Dryers.
News from Sibus (16 October 2000)
Ethernet connection via the serial port on a PLC
GE Fanuc Automation introduces the VersaMax SE, a versatile, cost-effective programmable logic controller accessory that enables Ethernet connection via the serial port on a controller. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (16 October 2000)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 20
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