News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 March
to Saturday 30 March 2002
Impressive cleaning performance gains second sale
So impressed with its 5-stage conveyorised cleaning system, a fire protection products manufacturer has since invested in a second system for phosphating and rinsing. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (29 March 2002)
Table top system dispenses accurately
Suitable for small-shot potting or encapsulation in electronics applications, a table-top meter / mix / dispense system, is designed to dispense two-component materials with extreme accuracy.
News from Integrated Dispensing Systems (29 March 2002)
Variable speed die grinder has spindle lock
A new variable speed 2in (50mm) die grinder that greatly simplifies the procedure required to change accessories. Having a spindle lock only one wrench is needed on the collet.
News from Metabo (29 March 2002)
Functional modelling made available to the masses
New online purchase program enables companies to easily acquire the next-generation software that will help them get their products to market in half the time.
News from ImpactXoft Corp (29 March 2002)
Seasoned programmer compares new system with DOS
User Application Article Comparing a new CAM system with DOS, the benefit is the way the geometry is created - instead of going from point A to B, you go past point B and trim off the bit of the line you don't want.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (29 March 2002)
Improve yields and reduce defects in electronics
A powerful, integrated shop-floor data collection and analysis tool that enables electronics manufacturers to improve yields and reduce defects in real time.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (29 March 2002)
Cleaning system treats batc hes and large volume
A compact batch parts cleaning system has been developed for small companies with comparatively low production capacities as well as large operations.
News from Traub Heckert UK (29 March 2002)
How to improve welding quality - visit website
To help welders, welding engineers, inspectors and designers meet quality requirements, information on defects which may occur in arc welds is now available free on a dedicated website.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (29 March 2002)
Horizontal miller-borers offer five-axis machining
Table-type horizontal boring and milling machining centres offer a range of technology options for the cost-effective five-axis machining of prismatic workpieces.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (29 March 2002)
Value-for money package based on two CNC chuckers
User Application Article Two CNC chucking lathes running on very short work cycles have more than lived up to expectations in machining cast cooling system parts for automotive diesel engines.
News from Colchester-Harrison (28 March 2002)
Contestants to do battle with CNC lathes
Over three days during MACH 2002, two advanced modern apprentices will be battling it out as finalists for the Turning Award trophy and cash prize sponsored by the show organisers.
News from Colchester-Harrison (28 March 2002)
Easy to use software now benefits small LCs
Easy to use configuration, simulation and monitoring sequential flow chart programming software is now available for small logic controllers. Brochure Available
News from Crouzet (28 March 2002)
All-electric injection moulder wins US accolades
"Its part weight consistency, energy efficiency and cavity pressure repeatability were all superior.." - comment on a winning all-electric injection moulder in US 'Plastics Product Review'. USA.
News from Engel Austria (28 March 2002)
Welding equipment makers face downturn
Embattled manufacturers of welding equipment look to public investments in infrastructure for further growth potential to offset global economic downturn, says report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (28 March 2002)
Instruments calibrated and repaired
OMEGA's purpose-built laboratory can offer traceable calibration and certification, individual scaling, set-up and testing on most products with fast turnaround times. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (28 March 2002)
Cushioned optic cables offer better protection
Extruded polymeric materials are used in a dielectric fibre optic cable to offer greatly improved resistance to crush and impact in factory environments.
News from Pirelli SpA (28 March 2002)
Profibus Test specification checks products comply
A Test Specification will help machine and plant builders, integrators and manufacturers ensure that their products and systems comply with the PROFInet specification.
News from Profibus Group (28 March 2002)
Cost effective "micro drive" is also powerful
a new "micro drive" provides cost effective, powerful speed control for single-and three-phase AC motors rated from 0.2 to 3.7kW.
News from Rockwell Automation (28 March 2002)
Latest EDM technology virtually ousts benchwork
User Application Article Wire EDM replacement and latest vertical EDM machine improve machining accuracy and virtually eliminate bench finishing for mould tooling.
News from 600 Centre (28 March 2002)
Heavy duty bed-type CNC miller has high quality
Included in the series of new machines and innovative high-speed spindle and machining head options in a Spanish milling machine portfolio, is a heavy duty bed-type with a high quality build.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (28 March 2002)
Multi tool holders are competitively priced
Competitively priced, multi-tool holders suitable for CNC punch presses and a new 2.4.1 die system with increased grind life will be introduced at Metalworking 2002.
News from Wilson Tool International (28 March 2002)
Milling CNC retrofit boosts surface grinder usage
User Application Article A three-axis CNC, more usually found controlling milling machines, has transformed the capability of a rebuilt toolroom surface grinder at a tooling manufacturer.
News from ACI (UK) (28 March 2002)
Lease a robotic solution from GBP 3.00/h
An innovative flexible finance package for the leasing, installation and service of robot-based automation technology can begin for as little as GBP 3.00/h. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (27 March 2002)
Entry level HMC does not skimp on quality
A builder of precison machining centres has introduced an 'entry level' HMC at a cost set significantly below of equivalent 'mainstream' machines with no loss in quality. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (27 March 2002)
Monitoring products are available on-line
Over 100,000 products are available on a website for temperature, pressure, flow and level, data acquisition and environmental monitoring and control. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (27 March 2002)
CMMS - try before you buy
Much has been written in the past about the implementation of CMMS systems, Bryan Weir suggests a "try before you buy" approach to reduce risk and cost.
News from Perspective CMMS (27 March 2002)
Silicone sponge profiles provide tailored sealing
Extruded silicone sponge profiles in a range of shapes are also individually tailored to provide excellent sealing of enclosures even against weak substrates.
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (27 March 2002)
Silicone rubber gaskets have adhesive backing
An increased range of both solid and sponge silicone rubber gaskets as well as fabricated seals such as joined rings have a 'tape-less' adhesive system.
News from Silicone Fabrication Services (27 March 2002)
Mobile system simplifies filling rail tankers
A rail tanker filling system comprises a mobile bulk bag discharger with an integral aero- mechanical conveyor that can be quickly quickly and easily positioned next to rail tankers.
News from Spiroflow (27 March 2002)
Performing visual inspection of inaccessible areas
Ideal visual inspection tool for service and maintenance engineers, builders and plumbers, a fibre optic system allows inaccessible locations to be viewed.
News from Testo (27 March 2002)
Flexstand dispensing systems give muscle
Versatile System Makes Dispensing Packaging Materials Simple Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (27 March 2002)
Face grooving tooling can be used LH or RH
A new 2.2mm wide tooling system for face grooving at diameters down to 14mm and depths of 10mm suit left- or right-hand turning on diameters from 14mm to 100mm.
News from Advanced Carbide Tooling (26 March 2002)
Software eliminates manual NC program proving out
Using NC verification and optimisation software eliminates the process of manually proving-out NC programs. It reduces scrap loss and rework and protects against damaging crashes. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (26 March 2002)
Reliability wins diecasting machine orders
"t's clear that Frech will be building machines for a long time to come, and we're just as committed to the business of making diecastings," said a leading diecasting foundry.
News from Frech (26 March 2002)
Dumping applies to mould and die tools too
Roger Onions, GTMA Chairman, proved to be one step ahead of the news, when he was a guest speaker at the Competitive Technologies Conference in Rockford, USA on 20th February.
News from GTMA (26 March 2002)
Re-engineered Jigmil cuts machining times by 55%
User Application Article Following a re-engineering programme on a DeVlieg Spiramatic 2B-36 jigmill and the integration of a Heidenhain TNC 310 compact contouring control, machining times have been cut by 55 per cent. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (26 March 2002)
Five VMCs - four upgrades and a high speed version
Five VMCs, which include four with considerably upgraded specifications in terms of speed and working envelope, include a high speed version offering improved surface finish on moulds. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (26 March 2002)
Integrated systems helps factory and customers
User Application Article A sheetmetalworker installed a fully integrated design, CNC machine programming and simulation system to improve factory efficiency and help in design for manufacture advice to customers.
News from LVD (UK) (26 March 2002)
Crane controls are readily customised
Crane control packages, which enhance safety, efficiency, prolong service life and drive down the cost of ownership, provide control customisation at relatively low cost.
News from Street Crane (26 March 2002)
Gearheads provide more compact servo drive layout
Providing machine designers with the option of turning servomotor drive systems through 90 deg, these gearheads reduce the overall size envelope of a machine. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (26 March 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 40
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