News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 January
to Saturday 13 January 2001
Pick-up spindle CNC developed for batch turning
Using machine modules from the established VSC vertical pick-up volume production turning machines, Emag has developed the VL variant for batch production.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (12 January 2001)
Automating pulley moulding
An Engel unmanned injection moulding line, conceived with rapid mould change-ocver, is producing a wide variety of automotive drive belt pulleys for the Dutch enterprise Axxicon.
News from Engel Austria (12 January 2001)
Robotically welding families of parts
Flextool positioners, says Fanuc Robotics, will significantly change the way in which the flexible batch welding of assemblies is carried out. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics Europe (12 January 2001)
Flexible oil hole drilling in crankshafts
By modifying a Mach 1 twin-spindle machining centre, Honsberg Lamb is now able to drill a variety of oil holes in different types of automotive crankshaft.
News from Lamb Technicon UK (12 January 2001)
Virtual production line ups production 30%
ILOG optimisation software created a "virtual" production line for automaker Nissan and helped increase potential production by 30 percent at Europe's most efficient car plant.
News from ILOG (12 January 2001)
Drives include low-cost entry module
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division will be launching a number of innovative stepper and servo products targeted specifically at the OEM market. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (12 January 2001)
Software covers financial and manufacturing needs
It is a tough world for manufacturers and the impact of e-business is increasing the pressure. Rockwell Automation offers comprehensive solutions for financial and manufacturing management. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Compact computers are for Microsoft Windows CE
New Compact Industrial Computers designed for Microsoft Windows CE Rockwell Automation introduces the RAC6182TM, the first Allen-Bradley Industrial Computer designed specifically for the Microsoft Win Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Drives feature speed profiling
Rockwell Automation has added speed profiling, encoder/encoderless switchover and an encoderless-with-deadband option to its Allen-Bradley 1336 IMPACTTM AC drive. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Users can specify I/O needs
Rockwell Automation has introduced new modules to increase the scope and flexibility of its class leading Allen-Bradley POINT I/OTM system. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation (12 January 2001)
Five-axis machining of cylinder heads improved
User Application Article Five-axis machining for cylinder heads By mounting cylinder heads in trunnion fixtures which rotate below the swing centreline, they can be rotated about the axis of the cutting tool, minimising the d
News from Traub Heckert UK (12 January 2001)
Redesigned machining centre has high capacity
Unisign has introduced its prototype, high capacity Unipro 5 machining centre which differs from the company's existing vertical spindle Univers designs.
News from Unisign (12 January 2001)
Conveyors operate day in, day out
User Application Article Automated handling systems can operate 24 hours a day with minimum staffing and provide a standard of speed, accuracy and quality unlike manual operations, said Vanriet.
News from Vanriet (UK) (12 January 2001)
Cameras check production tooling
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.
News from Walter GB (12 January 2001)
Hard turn and grind gears in one set-up
A flexible multi-functional, pick-up spindle, machining centre rough turns timing gear bore and fillets, finish-turns faces, finish grinds bore and then externally grinds corners.
News from Studer Schaudt (12 January 2001)
Rotary transfer machines are flexible and fast
Following an agreement with Mori Seiki, Japan, Fredk. Fredk. Pollard and Co will be offering a new series of fast rotary transfer machines. They will use the Mori Seiki FM 3-axis modules. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (11 January 2001)
Minimise water consumption and avoid damage
Honeywell D15P pressure reducing valves minimise water consumption and repair costs by protecting water installations against damage from excessive pressure in the water supply.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (11 January 2001)
Inks meet aerospace product marking standards
To meet the demands of US, Canadian and European aerospace corporations for reliable part marking by their contractors, Imaje offers a range of inks for use with its ink jet printers.
News from Imaje UK (11 January 2001)
Food manufacturer crisps up its date marking
Giles Foods has tried most types of coders and printers to apply 'use by' dates and batch numbers to product packaging and have now standardised on the Imaje S7 deviated inkjet printers.
News from Imaje UK (11 January 2001)
Markers suit low or high volume production
The Imaje S7 range of deviated ink jet printers provide cost effective coding and marking for a wide range of applications in low and high volume production environments.
News from Imaje UK (11 January 2001)
Adsaptable enclosures withstand shock
The CUBIC modular enclosure design can be adapted to suit desktop, wall mount and floor standing units and offers resilient performance under shock and vibration conditions.
News from SRS Products (10 January 2001)
Seat changes led to enclosure out-sourcing
User Application Article Cranfield Aerospace normally made its own cabinet enclosures for motion cueing seats used in flight simulators. Modifications needs led to the out-sourcing of the enclosures from SRS Products.
News from SRS Products (10 January 2001)
Pallet printers are stand-alone or integratable
Advanced Labelling Systems Ltd (ALS) has launched the ALS-PL-Series, a new range of cost effective and highly reliable pallet labellers which use thermal direct or transfer print technology.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Labelling products at high speed
ALS produces a high speed, rotary labelling machine, the ALS-R-Series, which produces high quality results in the application of front/back, neck position, multi-panel and wraparound labels.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Labelling squeezable tubes cost-effectively
Advanced Labelling Systems' ALS-T-Series tube labelling system is designed to provide cost effective, accurate, high quality tube dressing for aluminium and plastics squeezable tubes.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Applying wrap-around labels to tapered bottles
User Application Article Following extensive packaging trilas, Smith and Nephew Consumer Products selected an ALS 600 labelling machine for processing tapered bottles at its Corby manufacturing plant.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Cap sealer has larger coil
Container sealing equipment maker Enercon Industries has introduced a new larger coil for use with its self contained portable cap sealer, the Compak Junior.
News from Enercon Industries ( 9 January 2001)
Induction sealing caps at high speed
Enercon Industries, a leading European supplier of induction cap sealing systems, has introduced a high sped, high integrity, air-cooled, induction cap sealing system.
News from Enercon Industries ( 9 January 2001)
Latest version of PLC and motion control software
Hayes Control Systems has released the latest version of Beckhoff's TwinCAT PC software system for PLC and NC motion control functions for use with Windows NT Embedded.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Virtual camshaft reduces manufacturing costs
A virtual camshaft facility is included in a new version of the existing Beckhoff TwinCAT PC software system for PLC and NC motion control for machine tools and systems.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Open PC system manages door frame manaufacture
User Application Article A range of Beckhoff automation software and hardware is optimising the performance of a German production line for metal door frame manufacture.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Built-on PC simplifies control package
Hayes Control Systems has released details of the new Beckhoff built-on PC, a self contained industrial PC unit which can be attached to a Beckhoff control panel, so simplifying assembly.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Interface cards integrate easily with PLCs
Hayes Control Systems has introduced a diverse range of PCI-based Beckhoff PC Fieldbus cards for use with four Fieldbus systems: Lightbus, Profibus, CANopen and DeviceNet.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Compact PC has greater data display capacity
The latest Beckhoff PC C3300 19-inch, built-in industrial PC (IPC), available from Hayes Control Systems, is compact, exhibits more data and suits restricted behind-panel access.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
High-spec PC fits into control cabinet walls
Compact, lightweight and state-of-the-art Beckhoff Industrial C3620 PC, with its sleek yet sturdy frame and size, has been designed for installation to control cabinet walls.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
PLC/NC operation controls temperatures
Hayes Control Systems has added to the functionality of its Beckhoff TwinCAT control and automation software, with the UK launch of the TwinCAT PLC Temperature Controller.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Complex tube bending line control simplified
User Application Article A tube bending machinery manufacturer has reduced hardwiring, programming and the number of PLC units in machine build by using Hayes Control Systems' Beckhoff TwinCAT PC software.
News from Hayes Control Systems ( 9 January 2001)
Swiss watches cleaned more efficiently
User Application Article Two leading names in the Swiss watch industry have recently replaced their old cleaning processes, to adopt a faster and more efficient system using Novec Engineered Fluids supplied by 3M.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 8 January 2001)
Plug and play motors reduce installation time
Control Techniques Dynamics has produced a "plug and play" version of its Unimotor 190 AC brushless servomotor. Its 190 frame motors have an improved IP rating and new connectorised 190 housing.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics ( 8 January 2001)
Safety interlock DIN switch for dual channels
The MT-GD2 safety interlock switch, with DIN mounting, combines heavy duty performance with dual channel operation for higher levels of safety.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) ( 8 January 2001)
Flexible cell speeds up honing throughput
User Application Article A robotised Engis finishing cell, installed at E2A, replaces manually operated honing practice to finish Landrover Discovery centre housings.
News from Engis (UK) ( 8 January 2001)
Scalewatcher oversees de-inking line
User Application Article Flocare, manufacturers and distributors of the patented Scalewatcher? electronic scale control system has won an order from the Bridgewater Paper Mill, Ellesmere Port.
News from Flocare ( 8 January 2001)
Powerful spray jet cleans metal parts quicker
An increase of up to 40% in spraying power has improved the cleaning performance and reduced the processing times achieved by the latest 'ORBIT' range of rotary basket, aqueous washers. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Surface finisher contributes to award win
User Application Article Bang and Olufsen chose a Guyson Multiblast(r) RXS900 rotary table surface finishing system, to prepare its prize-winning cordless aluminium telephones and remote controls, for anodising. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Tour through blast finishing criteria
A brand new technical catalogue, has been launched, giving an educational tour of blast finishing selection criteria, explaining the critical differences between suction and pressure feed systems and Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Plastics tote bins washed and dried
Plastics tote bins, up to 400mm wide, can now be washed, rinsed and dried at rates of up to 60 bins per hour using a fully conveyorised, automatic three-stage, aqueous based cleaning system. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Gentle handling for degrease and wash
The latest compact, all-stainless steel three -stage degrease, spray wash and dry machine is designed to handle high volumes of mass produced metal, rubber or plastic components. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
High volume treatment system for keying surface
User Application Article When Bodycote were faced with a very demanding, high volume finishing problem, Guyson designed an integrated wash and blast system to process 33,000 units per day. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Remanufactured transmissions cleaned up smartly
User Application Article ATP Automotive Transmission have responded to their customers' increasing requirements for a superior finished product by installing a Guyson Delta 500 Airless,blast cleaning machine. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 January 2001)
Ford checks for CAD defects
Ford Motor Company has selected International TechneGroup Incorporated CAD model quality testing and interoperability software, CAD/IQ which identifies defects in CAD models.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 8 January 2001)
CADfix gets CATIA import module
International TechneGroup Incorporated has made availableof a new CATIA import module for CADfix - a CAD model repair and healing software tool.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 8 January 2001)
Simulation software improves product flow
User Application Article WITNESS simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee.
News from Lanner Group ( 8 January 2001)
Simulation software increases product flow
WITNESS simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin's tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee
News from Lanner Group ( 8 January 2001)
Pushbuttons and switches updated
Moeller Electric's new Titan range brings control circuit devices into the 21st century, providing machine builders with a whole host of design improvements.
News from Moeller Electric ( 8 January 2001)
Cooler bearings at higher speeds
NSK'S optimised bearing design and lubricant delivery technology keeps machine tool spindle bearings cool at very high speeds. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK ( 8 January 2001)
Voltage convertor ensures 'no break' supply
Power Control, has introduced a new voltage converter to ensure that its UPS systems provide a secure, no break supply to PLC's in all types of automated process industries.
News from Power Control ( 8 January 2001)
Silos and lines cleaned remotely
Primasonics? offer two innovative cleaning ideas which allow for the safe remote cleaning of silos and also to prevent further build up of particulate matter in a range of processes.
News from Primasonics International ( 8 January 2001)
Polyurethane sleeve ups conveyor capacity
User Application Article A new groove sleeve by Dura-Belt relies on Stevens Urethane thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) for traction and performance to increase the load capacity of industrial conveyors
News from Stevens Urethane ( 8 January 2001)
Ride-on scrubbers are compact and stress-free
Customised ride-on scrubber driers offer industrial strength cleaning in a unit small enough to pass 900mm doors and driver fatigue is drammatically reduced.
News from Tennant ( 8 January 2001)
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