News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 11 February
to Saturday 17 February 2001
Interfacing operators with PLCs
To complement their FP range of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Matsushita Electric Works has introduced the GK series of Human Machine Interface (HMI) products.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (16 February 2001)
Global division to service e-Manufacturing needs
Tecnomatix Technologies (NASDAQ-NM Symbol: TCNO) has set up its Global Professional Services (GPS) division to provide e-manufacturing solutions and services.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (16 February 2001)
Cushions protect service lines
Heat-shrinkable Bobbins, from Tyco Electronics, provide a protective cushion between pipes, hoses or cables and the P-Clips, ties and other clamps used to secure them in position. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (16 February 2001)
Agie Announces 3 new Die Sinking Machines
Swiss EDM manufacturer Agie has unveiled three new die-sinking machines: Agietron Exact, Impact and Advance machines which are each available in two sizes and with a variety of optional features.
News from Agie Charmilles (15 February 2001)
No more trouble with bar feeders
User Application Article With the IEMCA PRA 40, enough material can be loaded on Tornos Bechler multi-spindle automatics at Har Technologies to allow 24h of continuous and unattended operation.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (15 February 2001)
Chain hoists shown States-side
High performance chain hoists, covering the 0.25 tonnes to two tonnes range, were launched by Street Crane at the Promat show in Chicago on February 12.
News from Street Crane (14 February 2001)
High-speed machining is in vogue.
Does high-speed machining always result in high-speed manufacturing? Chron Werke examines the phenomenon and suggests work handling and fast tool change times constribute more to HSM.
News from Chiron Werke UK (13 February 2001)
Rental and market study influenced laser choice
User Application Article Following a study of all the available laser profiling machines on the UK market and a loan period using an LVD Helius machine, Spemco Group chose an LVD Axel 3015 laser profiler.
News from LVD (UK) (13 February 2001)
Press brake guarding monitors beam position
A new concept in press brake guarding is being introduced to the UK by LVD using laser beam technology that enables bending times to be reduced and improves machine access and operation.
News from LVD (UK) (13 February 2001)
PLCs programmed easily on Windows
NAiS Control FPWIN GR is the latest generation of Windows-based PLC programming software for a Windows environment from Matsushita Electric Works.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (13 February 2001)
Off-line programming a varied machine tool park
User Application Article EdgeCAM was found to be one of the only computer-aided manufacturing systems to easily program a wide range of different CNC machine tool controls, says RL Smith Precision Engineering.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (13 February 2001)
DNC ups productivity at Parker Hannifin
As part of the drive towards order-driven lean manufacturing, the Seiki Systems DNC system at Parker Hannifin of Rotherham has speeded up CNC program downloading considerably.
News from Seiki Systems (13 February 2001)
Fanuc demonstgrates high productivity machining
Fanuc's machine tool division is to demonstrate high productivity machining at The Thompson Engineering Skill Centre in Weymouth, Dorset, during March 7 and 8.
News from 600 Centre (13 February 2001)
CNC multi-slide auto solves job complexities
User Application Article Faced with producing evermore complex components, tighter delivery times and having a shopfloor with 24 single spindle cam autos, TTP invested in CNC Traub multi-slide automatic and got results.
News from Traub Heckert UK (13 February 2001)
Wide choice of standard options provided
A new range of production orientated, twin and single spindle travelling column vertical machining centres with twin indexing pallet changers are available from Traub Heckert UK.
News from Traub Heckert UK (13 February 2001)
Remote diagnostics benefit supplier and user
Engineer visits are still important but the benefits of remote diagnostics are increasingly being recognised in maintaining the impressive uptimes for Walter Helitronic tool regrinders.
News from Walter GB (13 February 2001)
Rebuilt VTLs include updated technology
The rebuild and retrofit programme for five of Webster and Bennett VTLs processed by Sheffield-based Ward CNC Retrofit offer substantial benefits, says the company.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (13 February 2001)
Punch tool manufacturer makes press brake tools
A major initiative for Wilson Tool International is the launch of a full complement of through-hardened and precision ground standard punches and quick-change dies for press brakes. able to bend a who
News from Wilson Tool International (13 February 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 18
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