News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 February
to Saturday 16 February 2002
Module samples shaft speed every 30 microsec
Such is the success of Speed Loop (SL) module technology, now offered to customers as part of a range of AC brushless motors, that other motion control companies companies are showing interest.
News from Control Techniques Dynamics (15 February 2002)
De-strapper helps guard against compensation
A machine that removes straps from pallets is receiving a lot of interest because it reduces a potential hazard as well as freeing up the time of an operative.
News from Industrial Automation (15 February 2002)
Cleaning is cool with dry ice
A fast, environmentally friendly and cost effective method of cleaning virtually any type of material can now be achieved by using a dry ice cleaning system.
News from MSM (15 February 2002)
OEMs can produce their own labels in-house
A card system provides OEMs with the opportunity to customise and produce their own identification, information and instruction labels and signs. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics - Identification Products (15 February 2002)
Advanced composites manufacturing software chosen
User Application Article VISTAGY has announced the selection of FiberSIM software by the Delta Technical Operations Center (Delta TOC) division of Delta Air Lines.
News from Vistagy (15 February 2002)
One million dual-mass flywheels produced
After only thirty-three months, the millionth dual-mass flywheel for diesel engines left the production hall of ZF Sachs' Schweinfurt's South Plant (Werk Sud) in Germany. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (15 February 2002)
Productivity and affordability is lathe sell
Leading British lathe manufacturer Harrison will showcase its Alpha 'T' and Alpha 'U' line-up at MACH 2002 - two exciting new concepts in lathe design which offer unrivalled productivity.
News from TS Harrison and Sons (14 February 2002)
Linear and mechanical drives up profiling speeds
The strategic use of linear drive technology in a flatbed laser cutting machine has resulted in a much faster operation, bringing huge productivity increases. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (14 February 2002)
Latest CNC sheetmetalworking machines are on show
To meet the need for lightweight and cost-effective components and assemblies, sheet metal is increasingly being used in flat, shaped and welded form. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (14 February 2002)
Tool steel resistance to cracking improved
Shorter lead times demand more reliable tooling and more difficult work materials are pushing tool performance to the edge, which is why a Swedish company has improved tool steel characteristics.
News from Uddeholm Tooling (14 February 2002)
Three-day open house attracts CNC lathe orders
A three-day open house staged by Colchester's Midlands distributor Datamach of Coventry to celebrate its 21st Anniversary drew orders worth GBP 250,000 for Tornado and Combi machines.
News from Colchester-Harrison (13 February 2002)
Servo drive software packages cut development cost
The ability of both OEMs and users to cut costs and improve competitiveness is enhanced considerably with the launch of software packages for AC, DC and Servo drive applications. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (13 February 2002)
Software reads PTC files directly
Version 3.0 of Moldflow Design Link provides a geometry data translation interface from leading CAD systems to Moldflow's simulation products using standard file formats such as IGES and STEP.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (13 February 2002)
Irish company set up to market digitising software
Rathnew Scientific is a new Irish company that has been specifically set up to market and provide support throughout Ireland for Renishaw's sophisticated digitising equipment software.
News from Rathnew Scientific (13 February 2002)
Robots developed for plastics moulders' use
Manufacturers of plastic components are demanding cost effective, automation systems, which are also capable of being easily and quickly adapted to changes in product design and production volumes. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (13 February 2002)
Bespoke special tools delivered in two weeks
Walter GB has announced that its Novex Express special-purpose tool design and manufacturing service can now deliver bespoke tools in two weeks, if required.
News from Walter GB (13 February 2002)
Bed-type miller success wins further order
Sheffield-based Ward CNC has supplied a four-axis Soraluce SP6000 travelling-column bed-type milling machine to specialist engineers, Thomson Machine and Tool Co.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (13 February 2002)
When engineers are required in a hurry
User Application Article An engineering service is available around the clock for customers who require calibration of any instruments or gauges and need work carried out by qualified engineers either on or off site. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (13 February 2002)
CAD software features numerous enhancements
AutoVue 16 software brings view and markup to a new level by providing extensive new features and numerous enhancements.
News from Cimmetry Systems (11 February 2002)
Drives upgrade increases cable output
The networking and programming capabilities of Mentor DC and Unidrive AC drives have simplified the design of critical machine upgrades and increased production output at a cable factory. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (11 February 2002)
Car maker selects handling system, improves safety
User Application Article Innovative textile-based packaging systems have enabled automotive components to be packed with a much higher density than with conventional systems and are easy to handle on the assembly line.
News from conTeyor Multibag Systems (11 February 2002)
Waterjet profiles and cuts rapidly
User Application Article A CNC waterjet cutting machine is helping aUK fabricator to achieve a much faster turnaround on the profiles and fabrications. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (11 February 2002)
Preventive maintenance avoids tears
Routine maintenance of machinery and systems is one of the main factors determining the reliability of any manufacturing process, and must therefore be given special attention.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA (11 February 2002)
Gantry robots locate and manipulate precisiely
Multi-axis Gantry Robots locate and manipulate heavy or bulky components to extreme positional accuracy and repeatability in high volume production environments.
News from Gudel UK (11 February 2002)
Cut holes in thin sheet without fuss
A range of tooling offers speedy, cost-effective, reliable solutions for the enlargement or the neat finishing of holes, especially in thin materials.
News from Hall (11 February 2002)
Servo controlled cylinders position accurately
Servo-controlled cylinders position their pistons accurately through a control signal, ensuring that it will be accurately held in any position, under changing load and harsh industrial conditions.
News from Norgren (11 February 2002)
TIG welding machines have interchangeable panels
With these compact TIG welding machines, the user can quickly plug in one of three panels to select the operating mode to suit the best individual requirements.
News from Kemppi (UK) (11 February 2002)
Compact MIG/MAG welder also uses flux-cored wires
Designed for sheet metal work as well as demanding repair, maintenance and general fabrication work, a compact MIG/MAG welder has the latest rectifier technology for excellent welding characteristics.
News from Kemppi (UK) (11 February 2002)
Meritus appoints manager for resistance welding
Meritus has appointed Andrew Godfrey as Manager Meritus Products, responsible for the engineering, marketing and sales of the all Meritus resistance welding products.
News from Meritus (11 February 2002)
Heavy duty cross wire jig welder saves time
A heavy duty semi-automatic cross wire jig welding machine offers a wide range of welding heads and single or multiple jig drawer operation to reduce changeover times.
News from Meritus (11 February 2002)
Bending beams in-house saves a week
User Application Article A 2000kN bending machine has cut delivery lead time for each 20 tonne erectable package of steel to a building site by one week - the time it used to subcontract out the work. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (11 February 2002)
Integrate multiple servers and clients
The latest generation of Human Machine Interface system supports multi-server/multi-client distributed control applications often found in process industries.
News from Rockwell Automation (11 February 2002)
Test the human interface before putting into use
Most types of computer-controlled, electronic, electro-mechanical equipment can be prototyped or emulated on a standard, low-cost, personal computer.
News from Rapro Emulations (11 February 2002)
Stainless steel cylinders act under water spray
Designed for use in applications with water spray, such as food and beverage processing, stainless steel, double acting, single rod, cylinders reduce residual liquid electro-polishing of surfaces.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (11 February 2002)
Reclaim parts with a manually operated laser
A hand-operated laser welding machine will reclaim small parts or repair small tooling by adding material or reflowing surface metal to remove blemishes and small defects. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (11 February 2002)
CNC punching machine has built-in automation
For a cost increase of around 25%, compared with a standard machine, a compact CNC punch press is being offered with integral automation - automatically loading/unloading blanks and parts. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (11 February 2002)
Flat bed machine measures sheet form heights too
This measuring machine enables punched, laser-cut or punch-machine formed sheet metal parts to be measured quickly and precisely. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (11 February 2002)
Bearing maker seeks to shorten lead times
Rose Bearings is implementing supply chain management software to shorten lead times, reduce stock levels and improve customer responsiveness.
News from Infor (11 February 2002)
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