News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 November
to Saturday 24 November 2001
Membrane drier stops gas lines freeze-up
Alta Gas, the UK's largest independent suppliers of LPG and bottled gas, has chosen a Beko Drypoint M membrane dryer for protecting gas tanks at four of its depots in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (23 November 2001)
In-house thermal imaging reduces maintenance costs
The Solihull site of Land Rover has invested in its own Flir Systems ThermaCAM PM675 thermal imaging camera to provide a dedicated in-house resource. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (23 November 2001)
Touch screen gives high functionality
The GV40C Operator Terminal brings together all of the displays and functions needed for a view into real-time control and monitoring of automation tasks.
News from Panasonic Electric Works UK (23 November 2001)
Pain removed from control and motion design
The new RSWire I/O Builder from Rockwell Automation is an application designed to significantly reduce the time and effort involved in control and motion system design. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (23 November 2001)
High ratio hypoid gears are in stock
R A Rodriguez has just announced the ex-stock availability of the new and comprehensive MHP range of high ratio hypoid gears from Japanese manufacturer KHK.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (23 November 2001)
Different sized shots dispensed accurately
Program-A-Shot 997 meter/ mix/dispense system is ideal for automated dispensing of precisely controlled shot sizes of a two-component silicone, epoxy oor urethane for potting or encapsulation.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (23 November 2001)
One machine replaces three and halves labour costs
User Application Article A six stage machining process, involving three separate machines has been replaced with one machining centre and a bespoke workholding system. Brochure Available
News from WDS (23 November 2001)
Miniature logger gets into tighter places
Measuring only 17mm in diameter and 6mm high, this fully sealed, stainless steel unit truly can be described as miniature and opens exciting applications for temperature data logging.
News from Signatrol (23 November 2001)
Labelling system extends flexibility and control
Advanced Labelling Systems has integrated its new Zebra PAX3 print engine as standard with the company's industrial, heavy-duty print and apply labelling system, the ALX 2038.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (22 November 2001)
Filters up automatic concrete plant performance
Marley Building Materials has installed high-performance Filtroil hydraulic oil filters to improve the operational performance of mechanical handling equipment at its highly automated works.
News from Garfield Hydrol (22 November 2001)
Joing problem solved for golf club maker
User Application Article The application engineers at Henkel Loctite Adhesives solved a joining problem for Snowdon Golf, which was making an innovative new golf putter with a glass head.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (22 November 2001)
Ultrasonic cleaning cuts downtime for moulders
Plastics and rubber manufacturers cut reject rates and prolong the working life of their dies and mould tools using ultrasonic cleaning systems from Kerry.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (22 November 2001)
Power control devices manage large loads
Eurotherm has launched a new family of power control devices, for electrical loads up to 750kW, from simple single-phase heaters up to complex high temperature-coefficient three phase loads.
News from Eurotherm (21 November 2001)
Motion control has easy-to-use language
An informative new brochure from motion control specialist, Goodwin Electronics, showcases the company's state-of-the-art MultiStop motion control unit.
News from Goodwin Electronics (21 November 2001)
Precision calibration provides extra security
The Digistant 4462 precision calibration source for voltage, current and thermocouple applications has been designed to combine low drift and noise with high long-term high stabilityand accuracy. Brochure Available
News from Cropico (21 November 2001)
Process valves listed in short form catalogue
ASCO Joucomatic's new, short form Process Valve catalogue is a single source for all process valve requirements, providing a quick and easy aid for selecting valves for process use.
News from Asco Numatics (20 November 2001)
Guarding devices cover interlocking and control
Guardmaster is consolidating its position as a full solution supplier for machinery safety equipment with the introduction of the new Guardmaster-Prosafe range.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (20 November 2001)
Developing a multi-functional production centre
At METAV 1992, Emag introduced a pick-up spindle turning machine, which has since developed into a true, multi-function production machining centre.
News from Emag Maschinenfabrik (20 November 2001)
Loop calibrator can be operated with one hand
Fluke introduces new Loop Calibrator with an innovative, easy-to-use interface. Portable instrument's novel, one-handed operation gives technicians a free hand. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (20 November 2001)
High CNC lathe reliability now comes at low cost
That GE Fanuc has released its Power Mate 0 control will be welcomed by lathe manufacturers wishing to have a simple and reliable CNC for their machines without suffering cost penalties. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (20 November 2001)
CNC operator's panel gives machine design freedom
A new, easy-to-customise, machine tool operator's panel, suitable for use with Fanuc Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNC systems, has been developed by GE Fanuc. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (20 November 2001)
AS-i converter made for I/O link from GE Fanuc
Several additional I/O links have become available for the Series 16i, 18i and 21i CNCs, which will benefit machine builders and users alike. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (20 November 2001)
Automation ability described
Hepco's ability to design and supply complete automation systems is a burgeoning part of the company's business - so much so in fact that it is now the subject of new six-page gatefold leaflet. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (20 November 2001)
Modular QC workstations are 'all-in-one'
Lista has announced a modular workstation system specially designed for quality control operations in all types of industrial production applications.
News from Lista (20 November 2001)
Create detailed material handling drawings
By simply entering new design data from a web page, this software enables users to create in seconds new detailed CAD drawings of cranes, elevators or conveyors.
News from Officecad (20 November 2001)
SSI signs up first inventory optimisation users
Supply network solutions provider SSI has signed an agreement with engineering group Meggitt plc (www.meggitt.com) to implement the Optimus inventory management methodology at two sites.
News from SSI (20 November 2001)
Lower cost bar has sandwich carbide structure
The T-Bar, developed by Toshiba Tungaloy, is a carbide-reinforced anti-vibration boring bar (L/D>6) and threading toolholder for the machining of deep holes.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Attention to geometry improves small parts turning
To meet the needs for machining small components, Toshiba Tungaloy has designed special chipbreaker geometries in its J-Series cutting tools for smaller CNC lathes.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Hard machining performed with interrupted cuts
The BX380 cutting tool material contains 75% CBN with a ceramic binder for hard machining with heavy interrupted cuts.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Boring is vibration-free in stainless steels
Toshiba Tungaloy's -DS Chipbreaker insert for the boring of stainless steels and low alloy steels offers easy chip flow and anti-vibration boring.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Inserts allow hard turning of complex components
Complex workpieces, of 50-62 HRC, can be hard turned with varying depths of cut using the Toshiba Tungaloy LX11 extremely wear resistant ceramic grade.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Multi-function milling cutters are versatile
The multifunctional tool systems E/TAD12, 45deg face milling cutter and E/TPD12, 90deg square shoulder milling cutter, are available in seven different cutting materials for a variety of uses.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Inserts offer high performance cast iron turning
Due to the extremely stable clamping, the newly designed dimple FX105 insert achieves rough turning of grey cast iron and nodular grey cast iron at 600 - 900m/min cutting speeds.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (20 November 2001)
Pressbrake guard system allows use of both hands
BendGuard enables totally safe foot operation of a TrumaBend press brake, even at rapid speeds. It is estimated to allow up to 30% more productivity than other safety systems. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (20 November 2001)
New screws and adhesives listed in catalogue
WDS has furthered its commitment to the 'one stop shop' concept for mechanical fastening by launching a new range of screws and adhesives. Brochure Available
News from WDS (20 November 2001)
Expanded versatile standard in elastomer moulding
The Engel ELAST 750/160V Expert injection moulding machine showcased on this years "K" exhibition documents the further improved Expert technology of Engel ELAST machines.
News from Engel Austria (19 November 2001)
Innovative cell for optical multi-part mouldings
The Engel DUO 5550H/500H/900 Combi (Cleanshot) is a multiple injection unit machine for the production of 2-3 component / 2-3 colour mouldings.
News from Engel Austria (19 November 2001)
Film-backed thin sections injection moulded
An Engel VICTORY 200/120 injection moulding machine is at work in the production of ready-for-assembly film-decorated thin section housing parts for a cordless telephone.
News from Engel Austria (19 November 2001)
Standard PC sets up temperature controllers
ERO UK has announced a Configuration Port Interface (CPI) kit, which allows its recently launched low cost LME/LDE temperature controllers to be set up using a standard desktop PC.
News from RBP Controls (19 November 2001)
Stencil cleaner reduces SMD reject rates
Kerry Ultrasonics has produced a stencil cleaner that significantly reduces SMD (Surface Mount Device) manufacturers' reject rates.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics (19 November 2001)
Sunderland press shop buys Japanese press
Nissan is continuing to prepare for production of the next generation Primera at Sunderland in December, by installing a GBP 1.5 million press at the Wearside plant.
News from Nissan (19 November 2001)
EtherNet/IP ups performance for factory floor
Rockwell Automation's latest suite of Allen- Bradley 100Mbps products are built to the open, EtherNet/IP networking specification. Brochure Available
News from Rockwell Automation Anorad (19 November 2001)
Brochure describes steel enclosed substation
A new brochure describes in detail the Merlin Gerin Metalclad Distribution Substation (MDS), an all-in-one package, that saves time, money and contractor workload.
News from Merlin Gerin, Schneider Electric (19 November 2001)
Inserts provide excellent surface finish in steels
The Toshiba Tungaloy ASW Wiper inserts give excellent surface qualities for medium duty operations in steels and alloyed steels at high feed rates.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Plunge Cutter has a centre cutting edge
The EVX Plunge Cutter, with centre cutting edge, is a multifuntional endmill for plunge cutting, shoulder milling and grooving.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Plunge cutter avoids vibrations in tool steels
The TZP plunge-milling cutter is intended for Z-feed roughing operations in mould and die work. The machining of deep dies is often very difficult.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Plunge milling accomplished without chatter
Toshiba Tungaloy has developed a milling cutter for Z-feed finishing operations without chatter and cutter deformation when machining high precision surfaces and guides in moulds and dies.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Face milling cutter operates at high feedrates
The high-performance TXP HPC face milling cutter performs face milling feedrates exceeding 2mm per tooth and reduces machining times by one half.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Chipbreaker inserts improve SS machining
New insert geometry has been designed by Toshiba Tungaloy for turning of stainless steel and avoids quick notch wear and reduces cutting force.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
Sintering process produces tougher carbide grades
Revolutionary new carbide grade, for machining cast irons and common steels, has been produced by Toshiba Tungalloy using a new sintering process which improves the carbide toughness.
News from Toshiba Tungaloy Europa (19 November 2001)
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