News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 4 March
to Saturday 10 March 2001
Mitutoyo catalogue is now on the Net
In a new departure, the Mitutoyo (UK) product catalogue for 2001 is now available on-line at as well as in its 400+ page printed format. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 9 March 2001)
One unit assesses total surface measurement
Mitutoyo's new SVC Series Formtracers combine surface contour and roughness in one unit providing an ideal solution in situations where a total assessment of a surface is needed. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 9 March 2001)
Handy protractor checks production jobs
The new Mitutoyo Series 187 Digimatic protractor is the ideal hand held gauge for accurate angle measurements of machines, mould jigs, components and many other jobs around the production shop. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 9 March 2001)
Measure thicknesses with one-hand gauge
Mitutoyo's new Series 7 Quick Mini Thickness Gauge, with Digimatic technology, extends the measuring range up to 25mm. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 9 March 2001)
Open Mind demonstrates news ways to mill at Hermle
Open Mind Technologies Unterfoehring, Germany, is presenting "New ways of 3 + 2 and 5 axis simultaneous machining" at an in-house exhibition at Hermle, Germany.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 9 March 2001)
CAM is fit for high-speed mold-making
The new version 6 of the CAM system hyperFORM takes full advantage of technologies such as high-speed cutting and 5 axis simultaneous machining.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 9 March 2001)
Schneider Electric signs e-manufacturing deal
World-leading specialist in power and control signs one-year contract for Tecnomatix eMPower solutions to create a collaborative manufacturing environment.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 9 March 2001)
Exstream Software Announces Agreement with IBM
Exstream Software Announces Agreement with IBM to Deliver Personalized, Full Color Document Solutions
News from Exstream Software ( 9 March 2001)
Simultate welding and heat treatment effects
New version of the ESI welding and heat treatment simulation tool offers faster processing and knowledge database.
News from ESI Group ( 8 March 2001)
Keying surface produced for anodising
User Application Article When Bodycote a world leader in metal technology, were faced with a demanding finishing problem, coupled with an extremely tight delivery deadline, they approached Guyson International for help. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 March 2001)
Three-stage wash system has high output
A Guyson Marr-Line, three-stage, wash rinse and dry aqueous based cleaning system designed as a centralised component washing station, processes up to 2100 components per hour. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 March 2001)
Microfinish machine reduces EDM time
The development of the new Guyson Microfinishing system has been targeted at lowering manufacturing costs for the tool manufacturer using EDM. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 March 2001)
Plastics bins cleaned automatically
Plastics tote bins, up to 400mm wide can now be washed, rinsed and thoroughly dried at rates of up to 60 bins per hour using a fully conveyorised, automatic aqueous based cleaning system. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 March 2001)
Easy potting improves automotive electrics
User Application Article This potting operation is smooth and predictable, allowing a single operator to produce four 80-pin power train connectors every 20 seconds.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 8 March 2001)
High speeds contribute to product success
User Application Article The capabilities of Chiron vertical machining centre technology are playing a key role in the worldwide success of a product designed, developed and manufactured in Britain by Maxam Pneumatics.
News from Chiron Werke UK ( 7 March 2001)
Cool Phos - a solution for a clear way ahead
User Application Article At Britax, all wipers are processed with a Cool-Phos pretreatment process that allows the manufactured product to retain its finish whilst clearing unwanted obstacles from a windscreen. Brochure Available
News from Stowlin Croftshaw ( 7 March 2001)
Ensuring a saleable finish
User Application Article Fundamental to the growth of Jack Sayers products is the largest UK Cool-Phos combined degreasing, phosphating and drying system, which is critical to the quality of the finishing process. Brochure Available
News from Stowlin Croftshaw ( 7 March 2001)
Meter measures electric motor running hours
ENM Company offers Model MT10, an electric motor on-time hour meter, which requires no wire hook-up. The company seeks distributors in UK and Europe.
News from ENM ( 7 March 2001)
Contouring CNC and encoders speeds EDM
User Application Article Heidenhain's TNC 416 contouring control system and linear and rotary encoders on a Sparcatron five-axis EDM has eliminated tooling changeover in machining turbine blade bleed holes. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 7 March 2001)
MCG gives rapid test of CMM performance
Users of CMMs are well aware of their advantages for the rapid and accurate checking of workpieces, but to check the CMM Renishaw's MCG gives rapid test of CMM performance. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Scanner drives 5-axis CNC engine porting
User Application Article Innovative porting technique with digitising routines, gives significant improvement over hand porting and 3-axis machining, allowing exact duplication of optimum IC engine port designs. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Probe converts electrode machining into production
User Application Article Western Industrial Tooling, an ISO-certified toolmaker in the US, has turned electrode machining into a production operation, for moulds using a "plug-and-play" 1.3+ Cpk capability. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Software cuts Ballbar test times
Powerful analysis tools within the new Ballbar 5 software diagnose specific machine errors and rank them according to their impact on overall machine accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Probing is a healthy option for Dublin Toolmaker
User Application Article Renishaw probing is so fast and aids our principles of producing a quality product in the fastest time, says pattern and mouldmaker Peter Breen (Toolmaker). Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Modules extend scope of stylus-changing CMM probe
Superior throughput and flexibility are principal reasons for the rapid establishment of Renishaw's TP20 touch-trigger probe system in place of the industry standard TP2 probe. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Motorised probe head ups CMM performance
To further enhance probe system performance on CMMs, Renishaw has introduced PH10T, a motorised probe head for automated machines, offering users fast, automated inspection. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Encoders enable micron-accuracy PCB drilling
User Application Article Renishaw encoder systems enable compact laser drillers to position within microns for drilling printed circuit boards. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Probing ensures machine shop quality
User Application Article Castle Precision Engineering (Glasgow) operates one of the UK's largest machine shops. The company is a firm believer in using probing systems for pre-process, in-process and post process control. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
New Year Honour awarded to David McMurtry
In the New Year's Honours List for 2001, David McMurtry, Chairman and Chief Executive, Renishaw plc has been appointed a Knight Bachelor, "for Services to Design and Innovation". Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Probe systems fit 5-axis and large M-Cs
Renishaw has introduced a new range of probe systems designed for part set-up and gauging applications on 5-axis and large machining centres. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
Tools checked without touching
Renishaw has introduced NC1, an innovative laser-based system, offering high-speed non-contact tool setting and high-speed broken tool detection on machining centres. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 7 March 2001)
On-line search helps machine tool launch
RM Online's Internet-based aRMadillo Trade Mark Search and Registration service has played a key role in Ward CNC's launch of a new machine tool in the UK.
News from RM Group ( 7 March 2001)
Cable clamp grommets installed easily
Tyco Electronics has introduced ShrinkHOoP heat-shrinkable cable clamp grommets, which offer significant advantages in applying strain relief to open wire bundles and cable looms. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics ( 7 March 2001)
Drills offer price-to-performance benefits
The new range of NOVEX Mini Stardrill solid carbide drills from Walter GB promises unrivalled price-to-performance benefits across the full spectrum of materials and applications.
News from Walter GB ( 7 March 2001)
Repeatable EDM accuracy gives die maker the edge
User Application Article Ona wire EDM cell cuts hollow or solid, simple or complex shapes and single or multi-cavity dies with repeateable accuracy.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 7 March 2001)
ONA EDM die sinking frees up skilled manpower
User Application Article Modern Moulds and Tools continues to acquire the latest CNC EDM equipment in its quest to minimise shopfloor time for routine machining and finishing of mould tools.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 7 March 2001)
EDM gets smart read-outs
A wide variety of companies of every size and in every industry sector are benefiting from the powerful yet user-friendly characteristics of Anilam's Wizard DRO systems for EDM machines.
News from ACI (UK) ( 7 March 2001)
Joining method takes to dissimilar materials
Structural bonding is replacing mechanical fastening-bolt, screw, clip or weld-throughout the assembly process to produce stronger structures.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 6 March 2001)
A 19th Century vision is 21st Century reality
Siemens Automation and Drives has always been closely involved with the design and production of safety products for industrial automation.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 March 2001)
Legislation reduces bus-based automation costs
The introduction of EN 954-1 and IEC 61508 regulations, which govern machinery safety and electrical controls, open up opportunities for users of networked control systems.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 March 2001)
PLC achieves SIL1-3 Safety Standards
The new Simatic S7-400F Fail-safe PLC is the first device of its type in the world to achieve safety integrity across SIL levels 1 to 3 of the IEC 61508 standard, for a single processor.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 6 March 2001)
Wire EDM adds competitive gain
User Application Article With EDM wire cutting, especially with the Agie cut Evolution and Agie tron Innovation machines, Christian Dunkel ocquired a decisive competitive advantage in jig and fixture manufacture.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 5 March 2001)
Low inertia motors drive motion control
Baldor has launched a new range of brushless servo motors for precision motion control applications, based on rare-earth neodymium iron boron magnets. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 5 March 2001)
Dispensing systems copes with different mixes
User Application Article SeeFlo 7 Meter / Mix / Dispense System meets critical mix ratios in abrasive urethane application for manufacturing filter assemblies.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 5 March 2001)
Detect items regardles of colour, angle or shape
A new definite reflective laser optic sensor from Keyence ensures stable detection even of targets with various surface conditions. Brochure Available
News from Keyence (UK) ( 5 March 2001)
Pressure point films check contact loading
Sensor Products introduces Pressurex Pressure Points, tactile force indicating films. These are a useful metrology tool in assessing compressive magnitude and distribution between surfaces.
News from Sensor Products ( 5 March 2001)
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