News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 January
to Saturday 19 January 2002
Shock absorbers are made from stainless steel
Ace Controls International is now adding stainless steel shock absorbers into its standard range of automation control equipment.
News from Ace Controls International (18 January 2002)
Electronics manufacturer customises components
GoldFish Electronics, a leading distributor of quality customised components, has launched its new corporate identity.
News from GoldFish Electronics (18 January 2002)
Stainless steel drill rods deburred by blasting
User Application Article One of the world's leading providers of products, services and integrated solutions for oil and gas exploration and production has turned to Guyson for blast deburring expertise. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (18 January 2002)
Adhesive bonding system is portable
Integrated Dispensing Systems has introduced the Portable See-Flo 1100 System for manual structural bonding applications using high-viscosity, acrylic-based two-component epoxies.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (18 January 2002)
Lower temperature thermometer is non-contact
Land Infrared has increased the versatility of its System 4 non contact thermometer systems by extending the temperature measurement range down to zero degrees Celsius. Brochure Available
News from Land Instruments International (18 January 2002)
Catalogue details motion control systems
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Division has published a new 12-page shortform catalogue detailing its extensive range of motion control equipment. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (18 January 2002)
Advanced axes drives applied to punch and shear
Having pioneered the combination of linear motor drives and flying optics to laser profiling, Finn-Power has applied the same drive technology to integrated punching and shearing. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (18 January 2002)
Turbine balancing machine is transportable
Rockwell Automation has supplied a $500,000 IRD Model B140 Transportable Balancing Machine System with Light Machining Attachmen, to the Israel Electric Corporation.
News from Rockwell Automation Entek (18 January 2002)
Compact VMC has indexing head and tailstock
With the compact C 500 vertical machining centre, in table and NC-indexing head with tailstock formats, Hermle is providing a high rigidity machining package ideal for 3-D mould machining.
News from Traub Heckert UK (18 January 2002)
Facility is unrivalled in Western Europe
Much of the machinery in the Kvaerner E and C Manufacturing Division is unique to the UK, while the sheer scale of the fabrication and machine shops is unrivalled outside Eastern Europe.
News from DavyMarkham (18 January 2002)
Five axis machining halves moulds production time
User Application Article Investing in a DMU60P 5-axis machining centre from DMG has enabled Beaubury Precision Moulds to produce moulds in four-six weeks, and sometimes two, compared with 12 weeks before.
News from DMG (UK) (17 January 2002)
SCADA system 'tags in' with low costs
Advantech A-Studio 5.0 SCADA and HMI software has been developed to dramatically reduce cost, with full system performance, and comes from PBE Systems with 1500 run-time 'tags'.
News from PBE Systems (17 January 2002)
Flexible maintenance contract to spread costs
Rockwell Automation has signed a three year Inclusive Maintenance Support contract with TRW Automotive's steering systems business in the UK.
News from Rockwell Automation (17 January 2002)
Digital pressure switches measure precisely
SMC Pneumatics have launched two new series of High Precision Digital Pressure Switches, for use with air, inert gas, and non-flammable gas, designated the ZSE/ISE 30 and 40.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (17 January 2002)
Supply chain planning software tackles complexity
SynQuest 7.0, a suite of collaborative supply chain planning (SCP) software, solves high-value business problems once thought too complex to be addressed.
News from SynQuest (17 January 2002)
Driven Y-axis raises pressbrake precision
The new TrumaBend E Series press brakes from Trumpf enable the production of high precision, top quality, small and thin workpieces, using an electromechanically driven Y-axis. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (17 January 2002)
Experience valued to sell pulsed laser products
Having already gained valuable experience in selling Trumpf Vectormark laser marking systems for a UK distributor, Tony Dain is now applying this knowledge to a new posting with Trumpf. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (17 January 2002)
Trends in motion controls - what 2002 holds
The automation market turned down in 2001, reports Eliza Rawlings, Baldor, but there are still bright spots in the motion control sector according to Baldor's annual review. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (16 January 2002)
Collets improve run-out for tooling
The ER/ESX collets, manufactured to DIN 6499-B, set new standards of run-out and repeatability of 6 microns for types ER16 to ER40 whilst being priced at standard collet cost.
News from Crawford Collets (16 January 2002)
Sensor gives high pressure protection
Close differential, low level sensing and compact size make the LDS803-11 horizontal mount liquid level sensor ideal for use in the cold water tanks of high pressure cleaning equipment.
News from Gentech International (16 January 2002)
System ensures robot-delivered sealants are right
An Integrated Metering Temperature Control System ensures that robot-applied, single-component sealants or Plastisols are applied at a controlled flow rate and preset temperature.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (16 January 2002)
Dispensing valve enures no contact with air
Sealant Equipment and Engineering's new tip-seal dispense valve model 2200-1043 is designed to control the on/off flow of high-viscosity material for robotic or automated applications.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (16 January 2002)
Powered gauge avoids stripping complex units
User Application Article A special pneumatically powered gauge has enabled TRW Aeronautical Systems to 'get it right first time' when calibrating flap actuator torque limiters for Airbus aircraft prior to assembly. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (16 January 2002)
Flexible car production line gets under way
Opel started up production of the redeveloped Vectra car on January 7, 2002. The production line at Ruesselsheim, Germany, has a potential to produce 270,000 units, offour different models.
News from Adam Opel (16 January 2002)
Part modeller is cost-effective
With the launch by Pathtrace of the EdgeCAM Part Modeler, manufacturing engineers using EdgeCAM Solid Machinist will now have access to an easy to use and low cost solids modelling program.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (16 January 2002)
TBT opens production facility in Michigan
The world leader in deephole drilling equipment and tools has opened a new production facility in Ann Arbor, MI.
News from TBT Division/Nagel Precision (16 January 2002)
Sub-micro AC drives market grows quickly
The future for sub-micro AC drives still holds great promise and is reputed to be the fastest growing sector in the drives spectrum, says AC Technology Europe. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (15 January 2002)
Are inaccessible areas a problem to dust?
Ambersil, UK manufacturers of industrial aerosols, have a novel product which blasts dust from inaccessible areas, such as lenses, camera housings and the like.
News from Ambersil (15 January 2002)
Spatter release cans described multi-lingually
Ambersil has launched of its popular product, Bioweld A B, in a new multi language presentation can to support their expansion into the European market.
News from Ambersil (15 January 2002)
Cleaner is top seller for 35th year
Ambersil says that its anti-static foam cleaner product, Amberclens, has yet again been their top seller for the last financial year.
News from Ambersil (15 January 2002)
Degreaser success owed to product versatility
Ambersil, manufacturers of industrial aerosols, has announced that its product Amberklene FE10 has yet again been its top selling solvent degreaser for the financial year.
News from Ambersil (15 January 2002)
Compound improves finish, extends tool life
Tufcut metal cutting compound provides an extreme -pressure resistant, tenacious film between the tool cutting edge and the workpiece to ensure an excellent surface finish and extended tool life.
News from Ambersil (15 January 2002)
Motion group acquires German drives manufacturer
Bayside Motion Group, specialist manufacturer of motion products and systems, has acquired D-Tech GmbH, manufacturer of high-performance, programmable inverters and servo drives.
News from Parker Bayside (15 January 2002)
Vision systems designed for clean packaging
Cognex has introduced the Print Presence Verification Plus (PPV+), an off-the-shelf vision system specifically for packaging applications in the consumer product industries. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (15 January 2002)
Paper mill to integrate web inspection system
Cognex has announced that Pacifica Papers, a leading North American paper producer, will integrate Cognex's SmartView web inspection system at its paper mill in British Columbia. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (15 January 2002)
Dustproof motors are effectively sealed
Abrasive Dustproof Motors are sealed with built-in O-rings, and include optional air fittings for pressurization (up to 15 psi) to lock out contamination.
News from Empire Magnetics (15 January 2002)
Compressed air system provides running reports
User Application Article A complete EnergAir compressed air management system installed at a GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing site is ensuring optimum system efficiency and providing detailed running data. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (15 January 2002)
Handheld instruments check electricals/electronics
Fluke will be showing a wide range of rugged handheld test tools suitable for electrical and electronic maintenance work in all areas of industry. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (15 January 2002)
Latest CNC is eight times faster on tool pathing
With the launch of iTNC 530 control system for universal milling, machining centres or processes requiring optimal tool path control, Heidenhain data processing time is now eight times faster. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (15 January 2002)
Welding equipment maker moves to Wales
Huntingdon Fusion Techniques left its Huntingdon home on December 19 to relocate to larger premises in Burry Port in Carmarthenshire. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (15 January 2002)
Roller screws improve linear actuator performance
The new Exlar SR Series of linear actuators from INMOCO integrate patented roller screw technology with an integral brushless servo motor to provide high performance in motion control applications. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (15 January 2002)
Torque tester offers wide application range
Cost-effective yet reliable in-house testing and calibration of all types of torque wrench from 2 to 1500Nm is now possible with the Professional Torque Tester (Pro-Test) from Norbar Torque Tools. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (15 January 2002)
Pattern maker invests in high speed gantry mill
NPL Technologies, the Nuneaton based high tech patternmaker, has invested in a Parpas OMNIA 42, the largest machine the Italian manufacturer has sold to a UK company.
News from NPL Technologies (15 January 2002)
Scales are durable for light industrial use
Ohaus Corporation, a leading manufacturer of scales and balances for industrial and laboratory markets, is proud to introduce the Trooper Count series of compact industrial counting scales.
News from Ohaus Corporation (15 January 2002)
Controller features automatic start-up testing
Scientific Technologies introduces the SCC-1DN-1224 din-mount Controller designed for use with all SCS safety contact strips.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (15 January 2002)
Grind PCD and HSS tools in one machine
The 'two-in-one' Helitronic Power + Diamond machine that combines CNC erosion with CNC tool grinding for the fast, accurate and cost-efficient machining of both PCD and carbide and HSS tools.
News from Walter GB (15 January 2002)
Stacker-fed VTL cell beats horizontal CNC lathe
User Application Article Machining trials on an automotive component, using a Kia SKT 21V vertical spindle turning cell have beaten the machining times achieved by a horizontal two-axis CNC lathe.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (15 January 2002)
Adaptor converts top-hats into G-style mountings
Camden Electronics has introduced a neat adaptor that converts symmetric "top-hat" style DIN rail mounting products to asymmetric G-style mountings.
News from Camden Electronics (14 January 2002)
Rotary transfer machines combined with honing
User Application Article Giuliani has allowed for the reduction in the number of machines utilised while improving production and quality for a manufacturer of refrigerator compressors.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA (14 January 2002)
Moldflow combines two products on one platform
Moldflow Plastics Xpert (MPX) 3.1 and Shotscope 2.4 software are now integrated to operate on one hardware platform.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (14 January 2002)
Take away the pain of condition monitoring
Rockwell Automation Entek has added a cost effective data collection option to its portfolio of Reliability Online remote plant and machinery condition monitoring services.
News from Rockwell Automation Entek (14 January 2002)
Modified holder has Z action to compensate
User Application Article A spring loaded mechanism that has 3/8in travel and allows the user to set "Z" on a CNC in the middle of the tool's travel, and any fluctuation in the parts surface is compensated for.
News from Schweizer Aircraft Corp (14 January 2002)
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