News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 29 April
to Saturday 5 May 2001
Plastics mould cooling times reduced
Beko Technologies's Bekoblizz system uses precisely controlled dry compressed air to reduce plastics mould cooling times, increasing the production rate by up to 30%. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 4 May 2001)
Updating thermal imaging saves energy costs
The Climate Change Levy is focussing the attention of many companies on improving plant efficiency to reduce energy costs. Thermal imaging cameras help identify hotspots and so save energy. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 May 2001)
Distributing Intelligence to the Device level
Rockwell Automation introduces DeviceLogix, a new smart component technology that can be integrated into plant floor devices to provide low-cost control a
News from Rockwell Automation ( 4 May 2001)
DeviceNet made a standard controller option
Eurotherm has added DeviceNet communications facilities to its main family of temperature and process controllers, making the feature a standard option.
News from Eurotherm ( 3 May 2001)
Printing on almost any surface
Described as 'all terrain',Imaje S8 range of printers can print on virtually any surface, under the most difficult dusty, damp or hot conditions using a wide range of visible and invisible inks.
News from Imaje UK ( 3 May 2001)
Laser codes at up to 1070 characters/sec
The laser-based Lightjet from coding specialist, Imaje, provides high reliability, low maintenance coding and once a year maintenance mean lowest running costs.
News from Imaje UK ( 3 May 2001)
Laser used to check temperature
The new PockeTherm range of hand-held infrared thermometers from Land Infrared provides a fast, low-cost way of checking temperatures across the whole of industry. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 3 May 2001)
Training unlocks staff and systems potential
Investment in efficient manufacturing systems and software may not yield its full value if engineers, operators and maintenance staff are not fully trained.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 May 2001)
Energy management solutions cut fuel bills
With the impending introduction of the Climate Change Levy, energy efficiency has risen up the management agenda for UK manufacturers.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 May 2001)
Maintenance solutions are financially optimised
Rockwell Automation is less well known for its extensive and fast growing range of plant services, including maintenance and asset management.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 May 2001)
Taking condition monitoring to the next level
Technical Background Article Plant maintenance requires a more thoughtful approach than just cutting budgets if manufacturers are going to improve financial performance, says John Seddon of Rockwell.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 May 2001)
Solid imaging suits pattern-making
3D Systems Europe SLA solid imaging product line, the Viper si2 system, combines the versatility of its high-end machines with the affordability of its entry-level industrial system.
News from 3D Systems ( 3 May 2001)
Coating reduces shielding costs for enclosures
APPLICOAT EC225 provides an order of magnitude better electrical shielding than nickel paints. The thickness is under half that of nickel, so the applied coating cost is significantly reduced.
News from Applied Coating Technologies ( 2 May 2001)
Five-axis VMC cell supersedes HMCs
User Application Article Chiron's latest FZ 15 Series high-speed VMC has been installed by Rexroth as a strategic ally in its continual quest to reduce costs and maintain quality levels of hydraulic motor casings.
News from Chiron Werke UK ( 2 May 2001)
Is your production process too wastful?
Unnecessary waste incurred during the production process increases costs and reduces company profits. Two Good Practice Guides from Envirowise show how companies can address this issue.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2001)
How to treat oily waste water
Established processes to remove oils from spent metalworking fluids generated each year by engineering workshops leave hazardous, water- soluble components behind in the water phase.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2001)
Swarf management improved on Hurco's VMX M-Cs
Five vertical machining centres carrying the prefix VMX have been introduced by Hurco, four of which have considerably upgraded specifications in terms of speed and working envelope. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 2 May 2001)
One CNC lathe does the work of three
User Application Article Cycle time savings of up to 75 per cent are reported by Luton subcontractor, Melborha Engineering, following the installation of three Index ABC mill-turn centres from Geo Kingsbury.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 2 May 2001)
CMM software applicable to LK and other makes
LK, has introduced a new, advanced suite of programming software for use with its own and other manufacturers' co-ordinate measuring machines.
News from LK ( 2 May 2001)
Four-axis press brakes offer control advantages
A new range of low cost, four-axis CNC hydraulic press brakes feature the rigidity and accuracy of the existing PPEB machine range, but have a new control to cover most general bending operations.
News from LVD (UK) ( 2 May 2001)
Tallent's robot population tops 360
The latest GBP1.6 million order for 68 robots and manipulators awarded to Motoman Robotics (UK) by TKA Chassis Tallent brings the total number of Motomman welding robots on its site to over 360.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) ( 2 May 2001)
Magazine feeds small diameter, full-length bars
Designed for feeding sliding-head and fixed-head automatic lathes with bar in the diameter range 2 to 16 mm, the new Turbo 2-16 has been added to the lower end of FMB's standard bar magazine range.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 2 May 2001)
Milling on a mandrel in a sliding head lathe
User Application Article Sliding head lathe mills components mounted on a mandrel in a main spindle collet on a Star SV-32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 2 May 2001)
Aerospace supplier slashes machining lead-times
User Application Article Ten five-axis Hermle C800U machining centres have allowed Weston EU to consolidate up to eight operations into just one set-up and reduce lead-time from weeks to days or hours.
News from Traub Heckert UK ( 2 May 2001)
Drill, mill and tap head lightened for ATC usage
The Centreline RAD-120 right-angle milling, drilling and tapping head has been redesigned with a fabricated rather than a cast aluminium body and weighs 10 per cent less at 4.1 kg.
News from CTL Centreline ( 2 May 2001)
Energy appraisal saves GBP17,000 at cooker plant
User Application Article As part of a programme to improve quality and energy efficiency General Domestic Appliances looked at energy consumption of its paint booths' wet fume extraction plant.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 1 May 2001)
Cutting costs on part feeding systems
If you're an end user or an automated machine builder you really need to know - how can I save on my next part feeding system?
News from Action Feed Systems ( 1 May 2001)
Crankshaft supplier turnover increases
Alfing Kessler1s crankshaft manufacturing operation, based on machined forged steel for high power transmission, has grown to a turnover of DM 200m (Euros 96m).
News from Associated Alfing Kessler ( 1 May 2001)
Details of products and services now on CD-ROM
Amalgamated Instrument Co has just released a CD-ROM with full details of its ranges of products and services.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co ( 1 May 2001)
Sensor needs no amplifier or sensing head
The UZB3 photoelectric sensor has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to conventional fibre-optic devices. All of the optics and electronics are in a small hex-head screw.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK ( 1 May 2001)
CAM software puts racing car into gear
User Application Article Nova Racing Transmissions uses hyperMILL computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software from Open Mind to assist in programming the machining Caterham Seven car six-speed sequential gearbox.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK ( 1 May 2001)
Two lathes built into one
Sequential machining of the front and reverse ends of one component or simultaneous machining of two separate components are equally effective on the new Takamaz XW-180 twin-spindle CNC lathe.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery ( 1 May 2001)
Hardinge speeds up pick-up spindle VTL working
The revolutionary Hardinge / EMAG joint venture produced VL machines provide a guaranteed load / unload time of 4 - 6 seconds - chip to chip - which is critical for cycles of 30 sec and less.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 1 May 2001)
Five-axis M-C reduces operations from 12 to 2
User Application Article Acquisition by Slough based precision toolmaker DACMAC of a five axis Deckel Maho DMU 50 Evolution machining centre is expected to have major benefits for productivity and flexibility.
News from DMG (UK) (30 April 2001)
Workholding system helps maximise M-C benefits
User Application Article Chick workholding system helps to maximises return on Heller machining centre investment at IMI Norgren for machining pneumatic control equipment components. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (30 April 2001)
Keep the machine shop floor free of oils
The mild pH of the new TRIM Clean F2 from Master Chemical Europe belies its cleaning power. Although user-friendly, it removes oils and grease from the machine shop floor.
News from Master Chemical Europe (30 April 2001)
Clean sumps and lines extend coolant life
Getting rid of residue build-up in machine tool sumps, coolant supply lines and coolant filtration equipment with WHAMEX is one of the best ways to extend coolant life.
News from Master Chemical Europe (30 April 2001)
Emulsion suits high speed turning and grinding
High oil semi-synthetic emulsion concentrate is a general purpose, multi-metal coolant is extremely stable and hard water-resistant and promises a long sump life.
News from Master Chemical Europe (30 April 2001)
High speed machining centre is precise too
User Application Article Futura Mecanique de Precision's most recent acquisition is a Mikron UCP 710 five-axis high-speed machining centre to manufacture precise, complex housings for the aviation work.
News from Mikron (30 April 2001)
Control and measurement brought together
National Instruments and Siemens have announced a cooperative effort to develop measurement and automation solutions for applications requiring precise measurement and manufacturing control. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (30 April 2001)
OPEN MIND and think3 intensify collaboration
The CAM supplier OPEN MIND Technologies AG and think3 GmbH, producer of the 3D design software 'thinkdesign', are set to further intensify their partnership of many years.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (30 April 2001)
2D and 3D milling programming times cut
Version 6 of hyperMILL, the integrated CAM system for Mechanical Deskto from OPEN MIND, offers new functions for faster part completion.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (30 April 2001)
Safety light curtains are cost-effective
The 1000 Series Safety light curtain system from UK manufacturer Smartscan, offers a truly competitive combination of latest technology and cost effective installation. Brochure Available
News from Smartscan (30 April 2001)
Supply chain software is more powerful, quicker
New powerful suite of Web-based applications enables sharing and viewing of manufacturing project and process information across the extended enterprise and supply chain.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (30 April 2001)
Punch press faults interrogated remotely
Following the introduction of new WindowsT-based software, users of the Trumpf TC 500R can now benefit from Trumpf Telepresence - a remote fault interrogation service. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (30 April 2001)
Positioning speeds raised on CNC punch press
The TC5000R introduces a new weight optimised co-ordinate guide system, lighter machine tables and rapid tool change cartridges to give 20m/sec2 acceleration and positioning speeds of 116m/min. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (30 April 2001)
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