News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 January
to Saturday 12 January 2002
Insert parts-off and grooves 'sticky' metals
A new type of insert has been introduced by Mircona to counter problems associated with parting-off and grooving sticky and work-hardening materials.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (11 January 2002)
Unit detects metal particles in lubricant
The AMOT Controls MPD metal detector signals the presence of metal particles, chips or dust in lubricating fluids due to bearing wear or other engine part problems and avoids failures. Brochure Available
News from AMOT (11 January 2002)
Simulation software to cut production lead times
User Application Article In a bid to reduce production lead times by as much as a third for its new Primera Sedan car, Nissan in Sunderland is to use CimStation Robotics and Inspection offline programming software.
News from Applied Computing and Engineering (11 January 2002)
Outsourcing of fastener technology is successful
Outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is an area where Challenge Industrial Fastenings has proven very successful recently.
News from Challenge (Europe) (11 January 2002)
Control panels located up to 5m from PCs
The new operator control panels from Hayes Control Systems feature straightforward DVI and USB connection facilities, which allow them to be located up to five metres from a PC.
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 January 2002)
Bar feeders enter into dialogue with CNC lathes
The family of Boss bar feeders now features a new serial function which "dialogues" with the lathe.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (11 January 2002)
High speed labeller makes no contact with case
The MP2000 outer labeller from Imaje prints and applies direct thermal or thermal transfer labels from 50mm to 120mm square at up to 50 per minute.
News from Imaje UK (11 January 2002)
Compact PLC features built-in access window
Plant operating personnel and design engineers and have a powerful new tool at their disposal with the launch of Visual PLC from Keyence.
News from Keyence (UK) (11 January 2002)
Intelligent micrometer has high sampling speed
With a resolution of 0.01mm and a 2400 per second sample speed, Keyence's new range of high-speed, high-accuracy intelligent micrometers is a breakthrough in optical technology.
News from Keyence (UK) (11 January 2002)
Low-cost soft jaw boring discs save time, hassle
A series of low-cost soft jaw boring discs will save lathe users the time, money and hassle of producing chuck jaw 'slugs' in-house to suit varying workpiece diameters.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (11 January 2002)
Laser and CNC punch press win customers
User Application Article Having a quick, competent reaction to customer requirements has helped Computerised Sheet Metal (CSM) to more than triple its turnover in the last three years.
News from LVD (UK) (11 January 2002)
Control system copes with difficult woodsawing
User Application Article Stenner have revolutionised the cutting process, utilising new technologies from Mitsubishi Electric, to give their new third order cutter (called PK) the edge in the wood cutting industry. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 January 2002)
Latest machine control technology to be shown
Mitsubishi Electric will be showing the latest innovative machine control technology at the NEC based 2002 Machine Builder Show. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (11 January 2002)
System boosts Ethernet communications
The Advantech ADAM-5000/TCP distributed data acquisition and control system is an advanced high-capacity Ethernet I/O solution providing higher speed and longer distance communication.
News from PBE Systems (11 January 2002)
QISoft's US office recruits new tec hnical staff
QISoft are pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff members to the QISoft USA office.
News from Qisoft (11 January 2002)
Sealed transformers delivered in six weeks
Hermetically sealed transformers giving reduced maintenance operation have been added to the Merlin Gerin Fast Trans range and can be delivered to site only six weeks from order.
News from Merlin Gerin, Schneider Electric (11 January 2002)
Shaft torque measured accurately without contact
Sensor Technology's TORQSENSE RWT Rotary Torque Transducers use the little known Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) phenomenon and require no contact between the revolving shaft and its housing. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (11 January 2002)
Modern bagging overcame stationery bottleneck
User Application Article When Xertrex, a stationery manufacturer based in Illinois, USA, wanted to improve the image of its packaging and speed up its packaging processes it turned to Automated Packaging Systems. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (10 January 2002)
Positioners use moving magnet/moving glass methods
'NEAT' linear motor positioners designed to meet the demands of photonic alignment and assembly systems, including cleanroom applications, have been introduced by Heason Technologies Group.
News from Heason Technology (10 January 2002)
Measure metals' temperature without touching
More metal manufacturing processes can now be monitored by Land Infrared's System 4 non-contact temperature measurement range, using a thermometer for lower temperatures. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (10 January 2002)
Powerful automation software offered for PCB work
Network Systems and Technologies (NeST) offers a flexible and powerful automation software framework for PCB assembly line and SMT production line automation.
News from Network Systems and Technologies (10 January 2002)
Miniature regulator has improved flow
Series ARJ310 Miniature Air Regulator, from SMC, gives improved flow rates over similar units. In addition, the ARJ is compact (W18.3cm, H82.5cm, D46cm) and lightweight (65 grams approx).
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (10 January 2002)
Corus picks TROPOS for strip mill project
Rotherham-based Brinsworth Strip Mills, a unit of Corus' Special Strip Business Unit, has signed a GBP 300,000 contract to implement SSI's TROPOS ERP solution.
News from SSI (10 January 2002)
Threading tool developed for CNC punch presses
A special threading tool for use on computer controlled punch presses will allow high torque thread-based fasteners to be used on sheet metal assembly.
News from Wilson Tool International (10 January 2002)
Dedicated tapping machine can increase output
The Fast Tap dedicated tapping machine is designed to improved productivity and reduce production costs by removing tapping operations from milling machines or machining centres. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (10 January 2002)
VMC trims production times on applicator parts
User Application Article A compact Mitsubishi M-V5C vertical machining centre has improved production efficiency at the Kent works of precision subcontractor B and L Engineering.
News from Matchmaker M/C (10 January 2002)
Safety enclosure system adds safety in shutdowns
ASCO Joucomatic's new 2oo2D-SOV safety enclosure system is designed as a key component to provide added levels of operating safety in emergency shutdown systems (ESD) for process plant. Brochure Available
News from Asco Numatics ( 9 January 2002)
Motion control software meets sweet success
User Application Article Baldor has supplied three multi-axis motion control systems to Premier Packaging. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK ( 9 January 2002)
Manifolds are diffusion bonded
User Application Article Technology developed by Carville allows blocks of pre-machined acrylic to be diffusion-bonded together to form complex yet compact manifolds.
News from Carville ( 9 January 2002)
Drives available in two different configurations
Danfoss Drives' cost effective VLT2800 Series drives are now available as part of the flexible APU (Adaptable Packaged Unit) programme.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 9 January 2002)
PowerMILL includes roughing, finishing and 5-axis
Delcam has incorporated a unique range of new strategies in the latest release of its PowerMILL machining software. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 9 January 2002)
Highly accurate temperature problem solved
Isothermal Technology (Isotech) began development work on an advanced new high accuracy product range and asked Eurotherm to provide suitable temperature controllers and indicators.
News from Eurotherm ( 9 January 2002)
Manual/CNC lathe reduces product cycle times
User Application Article The installation of a Harrison Alpha Plus 550S manual/CNC lathe has led to a dramatic reduction in product cycle times for Stoke-based sub-contractor, Alton Precision Engineering.
News from TS Harrison and Sons ( 9 January 2002)
Actuator stator design gives 35% more torque
INMOCO has developed its GSX Series, a range of actuators employing T-LAM, a new, segmented lamination stator design, which produces 35% more continuous motor torque. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco ( 9 January 2002)
Solvent cleaning system eliminates board rejects
User Application Article Gai-Tronics has had a potentially damaging quality problem solved by the installation of a co-solvent cleaning system from Kerry Ultrasonics.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 January 2002)
Robot cells glue Range Rover ssemblies
User Application Article With the introduction of new robot facilities at Land Rover in Solihull, Kleinmichel have provided a focal point for the benefit of robotic automation in the Ass
News from Kleinmichel ( 9 January 2002)
Palm imager for condition monitoring is affordable
The new palm sized thermal imager from Land Infrared will be good news for maintenance engineers who until now have been unable to invest in their own instrument for condition monitoring. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 9 January 2002)
Hot zones measured very quickly and reliably
Cyclops 53 is a general purpose high temperature thermometer providing fast reliable readings from 600 to 3000degC in steel, glass, refractories, heat treatment, semi-conductors and many uses. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International ( 9 January 2002)
Melt pressure transducers avoid contamination
The Series 2000 range of Melt Pressure Transducers' patented design allows accurate pressure readings to be made without the traditional transmission-liquid filling.
News from Magna Projects and Instruments ( 9 January 2002)
Large format displays deliver process information
Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley InViewTM, a family of large format LED message displays specifically designed for industrial applications.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 9 January 2002)
Ultrasonic sensors are easily installed
Scientific Technologies, Automation Products Group, has introduced its easy-to-install US32 Self Contained Ultrasonic Sensors.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 9 January 2002)
Panel boards have a new five year guarantee
Merlin Gerin is now offering a five-year guarantee on its Powerpact 4 panel boards, joining the market leading Isobar 4 distribution board in providing the longest guarantee period.
News from Merlin Gerin, Schneider Electric ( 9 January 2002)
Structural bonding system is highly portable
Sealant Equipment and Engineering has introduced the See-Flo 1100 system for manual structural bonding applications using high-viscosity, acrylic-based two-component epoxies.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering ( 9 January 2002)
Fastener insertion system has variable force
Shear-Form Machine Tools has launched the Haeger '412' manual, low cost fastener insertion system with interchangeable tooling and can be upgraded for automatic feeding.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 9 January 2002)
Check up on flexible m/c tool funding packages
An informative new brochure outlines the extensive range of specialist machine tool finance services offered by 600 Finance.
News from 600 Group ( 9 January 2002)
Encoder is designed for heavy duty work
Stegmann's the HD25 Heavy Duty Incremental Encoder features a rugged die-cast housing with IP66 protection, and a heavy-duty shaft that provides the highest bearing load and protection class.
News from Sick Stegmann ( 9 January 2002)
Energy Efficiency Programme set up to save costs
Wyko have introduced an Energy Efficiency Programme that combines a range of products and services designed to provide practical solutions to energy saving in all areas of industry. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 9 January 2002)
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