News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 31 March
to Saturday 6 April 2002
German machine tool industry to consolidate
Following a record production year in 2001, when sales rose by 10%, the German machine tool industry expects a fall of 10% back to year 2000 level.
News from VDW ( 5 April 2002)
MCs slash lead times and bring work in-house
User Application Article Acquisition of a universal machining centre, quickly followed by a second, has reduced lead times on gear sets from 12 weeks to 8 weeks as well as eliminating subcontract-out work.
News from DMG (UK) ( 5 April 2002)
Compact universal lathe has entry level price
A compact universal lathe offers exceptional price/performance ratio features and options only previously found in far more expensive machines.
News from DMG (UK) ( 5 April 2002)
Three phase coil shrink unit compliments holders
A range of taper and face contact toolholders, including heat shrink clamping tool holders and clamping and cooling units, and a three phase coil shrink unit, will be shown at MACH 2002.
News from Gewefa UK ( 5 April 2002)
Drives options enable users to pay as they save
A new range of services makes it easy for companies of any size to obtain maximum benefit from the energy saving capabilities of the latest generation variable speed drives.
News from Rockwell Automation Global Manufacturing Solutions ( 5 April 2002)
Magnesium alloy wire has high strength
A leading Japanese manufacturer of fibre optic components and electronic materials, has developed a highly accurate magnesium alloy wire that is 20% stronger than extruded magnesium alloy bars.
News from Sumitomo Electric Industries ( 5 April 2002)
Two laser heads are three times better than one
User Application Article In theory a twin-head laser profiler produces double the output of a 'normal' single-head machine. Except in this case, it is around three times as productive! Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 5 April 2002)
Tools managed centrally for CNC punch presses
An intelligent tool management system centrally manages and identifies punches, dies and strippers for CNC punch presses. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 5 April 2002)
Shrink sleeving system achieves speeds of 150ppm
Shrink and stretch sleeving equipment features a radiant heat chamber and is capable of speeds up to 150ppm.
News from Aetna UK ( 5 April 2002)
Spindle probe matches latest M-C speeds
Setting up and measurement of a part are an essential part of production, but are non-productive idle time, and until now could not be completed at the cutting speed of the machine.
News from Blum Novotest ( 4 April 2002)
Turkish steel plant upgrades conti-caster
Izmir Demir Celik (IDC) has placed a contract with Concast Standard for the supply of new withdrawal and straightening units on an existing six-strand Concast billet caster.
News from Concast Standard ( 4 April 2002)
Asia-Pacific producers upgrade conti-casters
Two Asia-Pacific region iron and steel plants have placed orders with Concast Standard to revamp existing continuous casting lines.
News from Concast Standard ( 4 April 2002)
Speed reducer eliminates coupling or chain drive
Designed to be shaft mounted directly on a machine shaft, and restrained with the use of a torque arm or flange, this speed reducer eliminates the usual additional coupling or chain drive.
News from Sumitomo Drive Technologies ( 4 April 2002)
Multi-functionality includes deep-hole drilling
A drilling centre combines deephole drilling with five other operations: spiral drilling and tapping; face and form Milling and counter-boring and measuring to machine in one clamping.
News from TBT Division/Nagel Precision ( 4 April 2002)
Conveyors smooth aluminium castings flow
User Application Article A conveyor system designed to improve production facilities for an aluminium foundry enables activities operating at different rates to function at maximum efficiency.
News from Vanriet (UK) ( 4 April 2002)
Line automatically fits and tests tyre valves
User Application Article This latest wheel assembly installation automatically fits and tests remote tyre-pressure monitoring valves, an innovative new safety feature available on certain luxury vehicles.
News from Vanriet (UK) ( 4 April 2002)
Conveyor change will boost motorcycle output
User Application Article Changes made to a conveyor system will further improve motorcycle assembly times. The changes will provide capacity to boost annual production to a potential of around 50,000.
News from Vanriet (UK) ( 4 April 2002)
Reliability combined with application flexibility
The first principle in the design of an induction motor is to provide flexibility for the machine builder whilst enhancing its reputation for end-user reliability.
News from Lafert Electric Motors ( 3 April 2002)
Wheel welds checked, valve hole positions located
User Application Article Two vision systems have solved major QA and production challenges in the production of wheels for the Ford Focus and Ford Fiesta cars. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 3 April 2002)
Pressure calibrator uses internal, external module
A new high-accuracy pressure calibrator has been introduced into a successful family of rugged, handheld process calibration tools. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 3 April 2002)
Tungsten electrode grinder design revamped
With the latest tungsten electrode grinder, dust is no longer thrown upwards towards the operator's face while grinding and the operator can now see more clearly how the grinding is progressing. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 3 April 2002)
Inkjet printers upgrade fine tubing coding
User Application Article One of the UK's leading manufacturers of hi-tech, seamless, metal tubing has up-graded the coding of its stainless steel, nickel alloys and titanium tubes using the latest inkjet printing technology.
News from Imaje UK ( 3 April 2002)
Plasma arc cutting units' gas control optimised
The first production machines of a new line of plasma cutting units, with optimised gas control, for CNC-controlled operation are now to be delivered in the next few days.
News from Kjellberg Finsterwalde ( 3 April 2002)
Modular mill-turn centre machines larger parts
A new modular turn-mill centre from with a spindle capacity of 30/42/65mm and a turning length of up to 800mm will be launched in the UK at MACH 2002.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 3 April 2002)
High pressure coolant blast slices cycle time down
User Application Article By retrofitting a high pressure coolant system to its new sliding head automatic lathe, Unicut Precision has been able to reduce the cycle time on a complex 31mm dia SS parts by some 12%. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 3 April 2002)
Tooling exhibit aimed at four key user sectors
Tooling exhibit to be based around the theme of "your industry, your business" with four key market sectors highlighted: mould and die, automotive, aerospace and general engineering.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 3 April 2002)
Modular build makes shorter cycle times possible
The modular configuration of a high performance mill/turn centre allows simultaneous, or over-lapped machining at one or both spindles for tooling flexibility and shorter cycle times.
News from Traub Heckert UK ( 3 April 2002)
Vehicle interconnection electronics order won
Tyco Electronics has received contracts from EADS Systems and Defence Electronics to supply Raychem interconnection systems for all the vehicles in the Regimental Information System (SIR) Programme. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics ( 3 April 2002)
Software automatically identifies machinable areas
CAD/CAM developments will include a fully automated electrode creation application, automatic feature recognition, which will analyse and automatically identify machinable areas.
News from Vero International Software ( 3 April 2002)
Multi function machines offer production data too
Two innovative new generation multi-function machines offer completion of turning, milling and drilling in a single machine set-up along with extensive production data. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 April 2002)
Flexible robotic welding cell takes larger pieces
A new modular, flexible robotic arc welding system is designed to accommodate larger workpieces, which can be welded in a fixed position. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 2 April 2002)
Integrate computerised process plant into business
As more and more plants and processes involve either computer control or supervision, the ability to integrate more levels of plant into the business becomes more easily realised.
News from Custom Electronics ( 2 April 2002)
Systems makes lathe tool changing easier
Although the MicroTurn Internal Carbide tool system is not new, it has seen a new lease of life on the latest generation of CNC Sliding Head Automatic lathes and other turning machines.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling ( 2 April 2002)
New director generates optimism at tooling company
Floyd Automatic Tooling based in Baldock has appointed former technical sales manager, Eric Chamberlain, as Director and general Manager, following a successful sales growth period.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling ( 2 April 2002)
New applications to promote motion control growth
Signs of optimism increase in the European market for advanced motion control products and the array of end-user applications in the industry diversifies and drives up market potential.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 2 April 2002)
Book covers filedbuses, process control in depth
More than just COTS cables and TCP/IP a book on fieldbuses and process control covers the topic in-depth including overall system architecture and underlying field-level networks.
News from ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Aut Soc) ( 2 April 2002)
UK distributor appointed for TopLine products
An electronic production equipment specialist has been appointed as a UK distributor for TopLine dummy components and practice PC boards. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech ( 2 April 2002)
Far East moulding giant opens for Europe
One of the Far East's leading plastic moulding companies has opened a European subsidiary to service manufacturers in the UK and the rest of Europe.
News from Kemflo Europe ( 2 April 2002)
Intelligent digital servo drive is easily built in
A 'third generation' intelligent servo drive features exceptionally fast, high-performance control technology and a compact IP54-rated enclosure option facilitates machine build-in. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 2 April 2002)
Air centre concept puts services where needed
Air Centre concept features a remote, computer-controlled vacuum and compressed air supply linked directly to production levels.
News from Rietschle Thomas ( 2 April 2002)
Monitor continuously guards against machine damage
A rugged, low cost, single channel vibration monitor is designed to protect rotating machinery against damage arising from mechanical problems.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 2 April 2002)
Baan UK appoints managing director
Former IBM and Hewlett-Packard senior executive is to help build on UK sales success and continue Baan's drive to become the leading provider of industrial software solutions and services.
News from SSA Global ( 1 April 2002)
Linking up plant automation with business
As more and more plants and processes involve either computer control or supervision, the provision of additional plant integration into the business is easily realised.
News from Custom Electronics ( 1 April 2002)
'Best of show' acolade awarded to Cyco Software
Cyco Software has received Cadalyst's 'Best of Show' Award at last week's National Design and Engineering Show in the US for its new AutoManager Meridian 2002 software.
News from BlueCielo ECM Solutions ( 1 April 2002)
Very low flow measurements made remotely
A development in remote electronic transmission of very low flow measurements has resulted from a magnetic sensor, using AGC techniques to monitor the position of the float inside the flow tube.
News from Flotech Solutions ( 1 April 2002)
CMMs check valve clearance before engine assembly
User Application Article Three CMMs installed at a motorcycle manufacturer are playing a critical role in the assembly of engine cylinder heads where the correct setting of valve clearances is absolutely essential. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) ( 1 April 2002)
Profile projectors are rugged and reliable
Profile projectors perform a variety of critical tasks in engineering and electronics and are regularly used for measuring high precision, complex parts and dies in many industries. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK ( 1 April 2002)
Bike maker gets on track with new CNC machines
One of the world's most respected names in the design and manufacture of competition motorcycle equipment has opted for CNC machine tools supplied by Mazak. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 1 April 2002)
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