News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 April
to Saturday 14 April 2001
VMCs reduce cycle times by 50% for subcontractor
User Application Article Precision sub-contractor SJC Engineering in Essex has recorded major gains in production efficiency since the installation of two Chiron vertical machining centres.
News from Chiron Werke UK (13 April 2001)
Probes reduce lead times, speed up inspection
User Application Article The introduction of Heidenhain probes has had a major impact on production efficiency at the Professional Welding Services by saving between four and five hours from inspection routines. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (13 April 2001)
Easier drawings access improves productivity
User Application Article Injection moulding machine builder Van Dorn Demag has recognised savings in productivity by providing its employees with a single source to access any drawing, regardless of CAD format. MatrixOne's te
News from MatrixOne (13 April 2001)
Customised chuck improves friction welder process
User Application Article The use of a Hainbuch collet chuck on a friction welding machine has "significantly improved" process reliability for the critical welding of the Inconel turbine rotor to a steel shaft.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (13 April 2001)
Citizen M20 packs 80 tools into one turret
The Citizen M20 is able to carry up to 80 tools on its 10, all-driven position turret, five turning tools and three rotary tools on a gang tool post and a further three rotary tools on a third slide. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (13 April 2001)
WinAMC gives 3D graphics and programme editing
Operators of machines can now see the job in 3D views to watch the progress and can also edit the job/part program without having to go back to the original CAD system or job program software.
News from NEE Controls (13 April 2001)
Prototype modeller reduces leadtime by one-third
User Application Article Following the integration of EdgeCAM part programming software with SolidWorks CAD design, Winson Engineering has reduced its prototype model lead time by a third.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (13 April 2001)
CNC miller cuts earthmover part cycle times by 15%
User Application Article A Soraluce CNC milling machine installed by Ward CNC of Sheffield at JCB Heavy Products has reduced cycle times by at least 15 per cent on a key machining operation.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (13 April 2001)
Do your pull rope emergency stops conform?
The correct installation of a rope operated Emergency Stop system is vitally important. Does your safety system conform with safety standards? Now is the time to check, says Guardmaster.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (12 April 2001)
Gradient grinder grooves marble easily
Until the introduction of the Gradient GrinderT, kitchen furniture manufacturers and stonemasons had little option but to create drainage holes in marble and granite worktops by hand. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (12 April 2001)
ECM software corrects mechanical errors
Error Compensation Mapping, ECM, compensates for and corrects mechanical errors and is a cost effective solution to this perennial problem.
News from NEE Controls (12 April 2001)
Relay protects against electrical overloads
The AQY210KS PhotoMOS Relay from Matsushita Electric Works has been designed with a short circuit protection function, which it claims is a market first.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (11 April 2001)
Microplasmic ceramic coating process patented
The Microplasmic Corporation has developed a ceramic coating technology - the Microplasmic Process - which has received a US patent.
News from Microplasmic Corporation (11 April 2001)
Manual probe heads increase inspection capability
Renishaw has launched the MH20 and MH20i manually operated probe heads suitable for both manual and smaller DCC co-ordinate measuring machines. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (11 April 2001)
Machining centre probes keep in touch by radio
A new compact probe system with radio signal transmission is now available from Renishaw. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (11 April 2001)
Extrusion press enhances range of wire products
Investment in a new state of the art Collin extrusion press means that MCP Metals and Alloys is now able to offer a significantly wider range of alloy and tin wire products. Brochure Available
News from MCP Tooling Technologies (10 April 2001)
Pantek releases Illuminator Version 8.5
Pantek the UK distributor for Lighthammer Software Development, the leading supplier of Plant Information Portal technology, announces the release of Illuminator Version 8.5.
News from SolutionsPT (10 April 2001)
ABB drive floors costs for carpet maker
User Application Article A carpet manufacturer in Durham is saving time and money by installing ABB ACS 600 drives on its carpet looms.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 9 April 2001)
Vibratory feeders for multiple part styles
A final decision on the choice of a vibratory feeder should be based on a review of a number of variables, says Action Feed Systems. Check the parameters.
News from Action Feed Systems ( 9 April 2001)
More continuity through data distribution
User Application Article At OASE, the AGIE EDM Innovation die sinking system passed its "baptism of fire" with flying colours on the casing for the new Aquamax filter feed pump.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 9 April 2001)
Calibrating leak testers
The ATEQ Leak/Flow Calibrator supplies and improves the accuracy of on-site instrument calibration procedures with all makes of leak and flow testing equipment.
News from Ateq ( 9 April 2001)
Avoid premature bearing failures
The high standards of lubrication management and efficiency set by SKF's System 24 are now available from BSL in a smaller sized package.
News from Brammer UK ( 9 April 2001)
Cimmetry releases AutoVue 15.4 visualisation
Cimmetry Systems has announced the release of AutoVue 15.4, the latest version of its flagship visualization and markup family of products.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 9 April 2001)
Cimmetry and Alventive collaborate on software
Alventive and Cimmetry Systems have announced that Cimmetry's AutoVue for Java technology will be embedded in the Alventive Collaborative Design Solution Family.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 9 April 2001)
Dust is no problem for these motors
Empire Magnetics, introduces Dustproof Motors engineered to survive where other motors fail, such as in the processing of powdered materials or machining plastics and non-metallics.
News from Empire Magnetics ( 9 April 2001)
Regulator checks epoxy materials flow
Sealant Equipment and Engineering, a leading manufacture of meter, mix dispense equipment, has introduced a new Material Regulator.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems ( 9 April 2001)
Ultrasonics reduces cleaning solvent cost by 40%
User Application Article Manufacturer of metrology equipment Renishaw, has significantly lowered the cost of product finishing with the introduction of an ultrasonic cleaning machine from Kerry.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 April 2001)
Scanner Guide published
Scientific Technologies, (STI), introduces their free 2001-2002 comprehensive Guide to Measuring and Profiling Scanners.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 9 April 2001)
All IDC positioning now conforms with ISO
Industrial Devices Corporation (IDC) has put an end to "specsmanship" by defining all of its precision positioning performance specifications according to ISO 230-2.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 9 April 2001)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 29
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