News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 October
to Saturday 20 October 2001
ABB signs up first OEM customer to e-purchasing
User Application Article Atlas Copco Airpower has joined BusinessOnline, ABB's personalised motors and drives web site for OEMs and channel partners.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (19 October 2001)
Two spindles can double flexible production
The Alfing Synchro two spindle horizontal machining centre is a new module for flexible manufacturing systems. The Alfing Synchro can double your production, says Alfing Kessler.
News from Alfing Kessler Sondermaschinen (19 October 2001)
Company expansion includes latest EDM
Broadbans Engineering has invested over GBP2m in the latest mould and die machine tool technology, including the UKs first installed Charmilles Robofil twin-wire EDM centres earlier this year.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (19 October 2001)
Hard times force weighers to focus on innovation
New research from industry analysts Frost and Sullivan shows a drive for efficiency and product development is continuing to keep the industrial weighing machinery market moving forward.
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 October 2001)
Minimising cobalt leaching when carbide grinding
Trim Grind WC has proven to leach substantially less than other grinding fluids currently available whilst maintaining superior cutting and non-cutting characteristics of carbides.
News from Master Chemical Europe (19 October 2001)
Slim bearings now available in metric sizes
Before the introduction of Kaydon's Reali-Slim bearings, designers had little choice but to opt for bushings or bearings, which often had undesirable cross sections and excess weight.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (19 October 2001)
Linear positioning stages are flexible to install
The high performance, combined with industrial ruggedness, makes linear positioning stages ideal for a variety of different applications.
News from Anorad UK (18 October 2001)
16 channel amplifiers reduce set-up times
Setting up multichannel testing systems in cars, aircraft, trains and satellites is often a time-consuming and tedious business, but these amplifiers reduce set-up time and up reliability.
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (18 October 2001)
Collaborative solution covers ERP, supply chain
A new concept in co-operative software, which takes Supply Chain Management and ERP solutions to the next level, is now available from ediTRACK.
News from Editrack (18 October 2001)
Hurco introduces its first 5-axis VMC
Among the new machines launched by Hurco this year at the EMO machine tool exhibition in Hannover was the company's first ever 5-axis vertical machining centre, designated MXU 40. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (18 October 2001)
Guidebook to SPC published
Mitutoyo (UK), the leading UK supplier of metrology equipment, has published a Guide To The Basics of Statistical Process Control. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (18 October 2001)
Stereographic eye wear has increased range
StereoGraphics Corporation, the world's leading supplier of stereoscopic visualization products, is now shipping improved CrystalEyes3 wireless liquid crystal shuttering eyewear.
News from Stereographics (18 October 2001)
Solid state lasers reach for higher powers
In the field of diode-pumped solid-state lasers Haas-Laser recently introduced two new developments: the diode-pumped rod systems and the diode-pumped disk laser. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (18 October 2001)
Catalogue details pH and ORP electrodes
Amalgamated Instrument Co has just released a specialist catalogue featuring the range of pH and ORP electrodes and accessories manufactured and distributed by AIC.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (17 October 2001)
Make your supplier chain more visible
Supply Chain Visibility - the route to higher manufacturing efficiency by Scott Storey, Commercial Director, ediTRACK.
News from Editrack (17 October 2001)
Robots help manufacture clay drainage products
User Application Article Robots are now being used in many differing applications across a whole new range of industries including clay drainage products.
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (17 October 2001)
Measure tensile and compressive loading in parts
A particularly cost-effective technique for evaluating manufactured products, materials and components is to measure their ability to sustain applied tensile or compressive loads. Brochure Available
News from Mecmesin (17 October 2001)
CNC eight-spindle auto has 30 controlled axes
A CNC eight-spindle automatic has 56 NC-controlled axes. Up to 20 CNC tool slides, 12 possible CNC compound slides or 30 controlled slide axes feature the Schuette A 36 PC.
News from Schuette (17 October 2001)
Vertical, multi-spindle auto is flexible
The novel concept of the SV series of vertical chucking automatics, developed by Schutte, offers continuous flow turning and milling, yet is flexible.
News from Schuette (17 October 2001)
Dress with CBN on tool grinders
Until now, CNC dressing with a diamond dressing roll has only been possible with CBN wheels and has rarely been used on tool grinders, but Schuette now offers a solution.
News from Schuette (17 October 2001)
Complex stepped tools machined in one set-up
We have developed a new software concept that allows, for the first time in the manufacture of stepped tools, to combine a number operations that were allocated to different software suites.
News from Schuette (17 October 2001)
Controlling and identifying CNC punch tooling
With ITM, short for Intelligent Tool Management, Trumpf offers a system for the central management and identification of punching tools. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (17 October 2001)
Linear technology doubles CNC laser speeds
The new flatbed laser cutting machine Trumatic L 3050 uses lineat drive technology to double the tracking and fast traverse rates when compared with conventional laser profilers. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (17 October 2001)
Measuring profiled sheet components more quickly
The new measuring machine, Trumpf Qualifier enables punched, laser-cut or punch-machine-formed sheet metal parts to be measured quickly and very precisely. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (17 October 2001)
Parallel kinematics HMC is self-calibrating
Cross Hueller has built an experimental machine for the ACCOMAT (ACcuracy COntrolled MAchine Tool) Project in collaboration with wbk, WZL, Siemens, Zeiss and ISW.
News from Cincinnati Machine (17 October 2001)
HMC designed to fit into agile machining lines
Cross Hueller exhibited part of a flexible machining system using the SPECHT 500 W machining centre, which is loaded and unloaded through a single aperture.
News from Cincinnati Machine (17 October 2001)
Shock absorbers take greater impacts
Ace Controls Magnum Series of shock absorbers now feature the new SC2 300 and 650 Heavyweight 11 Series of self-compensating shock absorbers of greater energy capacity for automation use.
News from Ace Controls International (16 October 2001)
Handheld test tools are rugged in design
Fluke will be showing a wide range of rugged handheld test tools suitable for all areas of industry, including the latest digital multimeters (DMMs), ScopeMeters and process calibration tools. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (16 October 2001)
Complex components milled and turned in one
By combining a twin spindle lathe configuration and two 12-station tool turrets the new Nakamura Tome STW 40 offers unrivalled flexibility for complete machining of complicated components.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (16 October 2001)
CAM software brings machining back in house
User Application Article Following installation of Open Mind's hyperMILL CAM software, TVR has rapidly learned how to take full advantage of its facilities for machining a wide range of geometric forms.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (16 October 2001)
3J geometry tips cut stainless steels and alloys
The new 3J geometry for stainless steels and high temperature alloys is the latest in a series of recent innovations from Stellram's research and development efforts. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (16 October 2001)
Advanced insert geometry gives an extra edge
An advanced insert coating process applied to Stellram's SC1519 inserts, which feature Stellram's new 4U geometry, allow one insert grade to be used to turn all cast iron grades. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (16 October 2001)
Ultra-mini tools turn in confined spaces
Stellram's Ultra-mini programme of replaceable carbide tools allow grooves to be produced in bores as small as 4mm diameter and for widths of 1.0mm, 1,5mm and 2.0mm. Brochure Available
News from Stellram (16 October 2001)
VMCs have 10,000 rev/min spindle fitted
Vertical machining centres from the Italian specialist builder Eikon featuring up to 1500mm for the travelling column X-axis with 10,000 revs/min spindle as standard.
News from Traub Heckert UK (16 October 2001)
Cables managed in trucks by heat shrinking
The new Raychem QFT, from Tyco Electronics, offers an innovative heat-shrinkable method of cable management for the forming, sealing and protecting of cable transitions and breakouts. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (16 October 2001)
Coating extends press brake tooling service life
A new coating for press brake tooling dramatically increases the service life, lowers frictional resistance during the bending process and reduces any problems associated with galling.
News from Wilson Tool International (16 October 2001)
Cenit's inroad to the systems management market
User Application Article Cenit has announced a major agreement to install Tivoli for e-host Europe, one of Europe's leading providers of managed and scalable Internet solutions. Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering (16 October 2001)
Shaky machines guarded more safely
Guardmaster's new latch release version of its heavy duty, dual-channel MT-GD2 safety interlock, is designed for use on machines suffering problems of vibration or misaligned guards.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (15 October 2001)
Emag Group - a 1990s growth story
Technical Background Article From manufacturer of simple turning machines Emag has developed into a supplier of tailor-made solutions to manufacturing problems based on vertical pick-up spindle turn-machining centres.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
Pick-up spindle principle now applied to shafts
The HSC series from EMAG: the 'intelligent' machine platform for multi-functional horizontal pick-up turning and production centres for the complete machining of shaft-type components.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
Modular grinding platform custom-configured
Horizontal HG CNC machine platform is designed for external cylindrical, out-of-round, face and internal grinding.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
Combine processes into one vertical machine
Reinecker VSC DS applies the vertical pick-up machines for combining machining processes such as turning + drilling + milling + grinding + others - offer a radical approach to production machining.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
Add other operations onto grinding centres
The Kopp SK 25 is an innovative 5-axis high-performance grinding centre for multi-functional complete machining.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
Subbys - let the spindle pick up the components!
The VL series - a standard vertical turning machine for chucked components - was received with enthusiasm by sub-contractors, owing to its exceptional precision andhigh productivity.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (15 October 2001)
True surface mount pressure sensor is the first
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell has introduced the 26PC SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Series sensor, the first product offering in its 20PC SMT Pressure Sensor family.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control (15 October 2001)
Sensor detects liquid levels accurately
The Sensing and Control business of Honeywell [NYSE:HON] has launched a new, enhanced liquid level sensor, for accurate detection of the presence or absence of liquid.
News from Honeywell Control Systems - Sensing and Control (15 October 2001)
System integration hardware cuts costs
Compatible system integration hardware complements the ICS Triplex range of 'Trusted' critical control and safety systems is designed to cut the system costs for OEMs and system integrators.
News from ICS Triplex (15 October 2001)
Lightweight titanium - milled with heavy cuts
Roughly forged titanium blanks are milled to produce parts with a finely structured final shape, for which Kennametal Hertel has developed its NGE milling cutter.
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
Ceramics can perform hard turning too
Hard turning does not always demand use of expensive CBN - Kennametal Hertel recommends its KY1615 TiCN based fine ceramic grade for machining pre-hardened components.
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
Efficient tool management saves machining costs
Kennametal Hertel has developed a tool management system, which keeps tools and cutting equipment available round the clock on site and records tooling consumption.
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
Machining dry at higher speeds
Kennametal Hertel has introduced two new Kenna Perfect steel machining grades, for dry machining and general purpose work, the KC9110 and KC9125.
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
BlueBox service improves diamond tool utilisation
The name BlueBox at Kennametal Hertel is linked to satisfying the customer demand to fully utilise the potential of high value tooling by recycling FIX-PERFECT PCD
News from Kennametal UK (15 October 2001)
Intelligent controllers are also compact
Omron has extended its 1/32 DIN range of intelligent controllers, to offer three models which provide higher degrees of functionality and flexibility, compactness and superior visibility. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (15 October 2001)
Interlocks safeguard hazardous valve operations
The new QLS and GLS interlocks provide a mechanical process management system for potentially hazardous valve operations requiring strict sequential control. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (15 October 2001)
CNC horizontal borer won on cost-effectiveness
The cost-effectiveness, build quality and technical specification of a Union TC 110 horizontal borer were the main selection criteria used by CTL Engineering of Stockport.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (15 October 2001)
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