News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 7 April
to Saturday 13 April 2002
Automated mould design updated
A major upgrade to software for the automated design of moulds for plastics ncorporates a wide range of improvements to the mould design and drafting, and a new web-based ordering system. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (12 April 2002)
Low blooming activator reduces adhesives cure time
Low blooming activator for use with cyanoacrylate adhesives accelerates the cure speed of the adhesive, enabling a wide range of materials to be bonded quickly and neatly.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (12 April 2002)
Heavy duty wire/spot welder has jig drawer update
Flexible CNC semi-automatic jig welding system has a new concept in jig drawer welding systems, and has been designed and developed for heavy-duty wire welding and spot welding applications.
News from Meritus (12 April 2002)
High quality filters improve tool life
High quality filtration equipment and systems for metal cutting fluids offer better control of surface and geometrical quality and lower maintenance costs.
News from Novotecnic Europa (12 April 2002)
Low friction cylinder provides stable/low speed
Ideal for high speed, high frequency actuation, a new compact, low friction, cylinder, also gives uniform and low speed solutions.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (12 April 2002)
Solenoid valves speed up valve island changes
Compact solenoid valves have been designed to provide fast and simple reconfiguration of valve islands eliminate the need for internal manifold wiring.
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) (12 April 2002)
Strategic Cooperative Marketing Agreement
Teaming Up to Provide Customers with Market-Leading Software and Hardware Solutions for Document Design through Finishing in High-Volume Publishing Environments
News from Exstream Software (12 April 2002)
Knowledge base eases machining programming
A new knowledge-based machining option for machining software for toolmaking and production machining offers ease of programming and speed of toolpath generation. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 April 2002)
High value engineering attracts new blood
The attraction of a career centred on high value engineering prompted Paul Jones' move from Bridgeport to DMG UK in Luton to take up the post of Area Sales Manager for the South East.
News from DMG (UK) (11 April 2002)
Turning centres offer more twin-spindle output
A 20% increase in output and optional Y and B-axes are the features that characterise twin-spindle turning centres when compared with similar, more conventional twin-spindle types.
News from DMG (UK) (11 April 2002)
Machining centre machines to close tolerances
User Application Article A small family-owned business will increase its turnover by 35.2% this year and, on new M-Cs, consistently machines to tolerances which would frighten the majority of engineers. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (11 April 2002)
Mill one job while a second is made ready
Quick-change pallet chuck for CNC milling improves both existing and new machining centers by palletizing everyday tasks.
News from Segen and Co. (11 April 2002)
Sheffield helps boost gold production in Canada
User Application Article The engineering skills of Sheffield-based heavy duty sub-contractor are playing a small but crucial role in substantially increasing production at the Laronde mine, Canada.
News from DavyMarkham (11 April 2002)
Baan appoints alliances and marketing director
Baan has appointed John Roberts as its new Alliances and Marketing Director in the UK he will be responsible for continued development of Baan's business via alliances with five consultancies.
News from SSA Global (10 April 2002)
Disposable nitrile glove is accelerator free
A leading manufacturer of hand protection for industrial and medical markets, has introduced what is believed to be the world's first accelerator-free disposable nitrile glove.
News from Best Manufacturing (10 April 2002)
Fastener manufacturer latches on to projects
Continuing its recently expanded activities of assembly logistics a fastening products supplier will now take responsibility for another component out-source and sub-assembly project.
News from Challenge (Europe) (10 April 2002)
IGM company opens up in China
February 1st 2002 marked the opening of activities for IGM (IEMCA Giuliani Machines) of China, located in Shanghai.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA (10 April 2002)
Telescopic fork systems suit restricted spaces
Designed primarily for moving one metric tonne Euro-Pallets, these telescopic fork systems are ideal for automated warehousing where forklift access is restricted. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (10 April 2002)
Video images converted without framegrabbers
Analogue to digital video converters capture and convert NTSC/PAL video into digital images, then transfer them to a host computer, eliminating the need for plug-in framegrabbers.
News from Kane Computing (10 April 2002)
Framegrabbers integrated into embedded systems
Real time image capture can easily be integrated into an embedded system. Support for Windows 95/98/200/N, VxWorks (x86) and Linux/RT Linux is provided.
News from Kane Computing (10 April 2002)
Master chemical sales manager gets briefing
One of the first tasks assigned to Nick Jones as Master Chemical Europe's new UK Sales Manager is to assess personnel requirements and start a recruitment campaign.
News from Master Chemical Europe (10 April 2002)
Turning centre packs 48 tools into two turrets
for the first time, 48 tools are available in a lathe with two conventional turrets, which is capable of producing parts up to 190mm diameter by 400mm long.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (10 April 2002)
Global plastics eMarketplace expands sales team
Omnexus, the global plastics eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, has announced the addition of Lesley Brown to its European sales team.
News from Omnexus (10 April 2002)
Single-mode optical fibres will benefit LAN
Improved capacity afforded by single-mode optical fibres, with the capability of operation at the 850 nanometer window, are expected to bring added value to the LAN and FTTx market.
News from Pirelli SpA (10 April 2002)
Spiral bevel gear boxes are compact, lightweight
Available in two designs, the first for right angle drives the second for in-line applications, these new gearboxes are both compact and lightweight.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (10 April 2002)
Brochure details aero mechanical conveyors
Aero mechanical conveyors give high efficiency dust-free handling of a widely diverse range of powder and granular materials at any angle up to 90deg with no loss of capacity.
News from Spiroflow (10 April 2002)
Heat-shrinkable tubing performance enhanced
A revised material formula enhances the performance characteristics of a highly flame retardant heat-shrinkable tubing. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (10 April 2002)
Impartial guide informs about buying a leak tester
An impartially written free 8-page booklet 'How To Buy a Leak Tester' guides readers through the questions to ask before buying any equipment.
News from Uson Europe (10 April 2002)
Dielectric fluid makes wafer fabrication friendly
A new dielectric fluid for semiconductor heat transfer applications reduces the environmental impact of wafer fabrication processes without any compromise in performance or reliability.
News from 3M Speciality Materials ( 9 April 2002)
Multiple part feeding system feeds engine keys
A well-known manufacturer of small engines for everything from lawnmowers to mini-bikes, has received and approved a multiple part feeding system to deliver plastics engine keys.
News from Action Feed Systems ( 9 April 2002)
Non-contact angular position sensor is ultra thin
A 360 degree, sealed, non-contacting rotary sensor from is only 8mm thick and is ideal for heavy equipment, oil field, medical instrumentation, factory automation and aerospace applications.
News from BEI Technologies ( 9 April 2002)
Collets producer offers specialist workholding
High quality tool and workholding parts maker is renowned for its ability to produce innovative solutions to production problems by designing and manufacturing "specials" quickly.
News from Crawford Collets ( 9 April 2002)
Affordable precision toolpost gives fast set-up
Designed to meet the demanding requirements of today's super-precision lathes, this toolpost provides fast set up, 48 position indexing, and high accuracy at an affordable cost.
News from Crawford Collets ( 9 April 2002)
Hand-held computers play increasing R and D role
DaimlerChrysler has chosen the latest generation of powerful handheld computers as part of its R and D, road-testing programme for the next generation of SMART car ranges.
News from Diagnostic Instruments ( 9 April 2002)
Fast and accurate NDT speeds production lines
User Application Article The constant demand from customers for 'best quality', combined with the increasingly competitive nature of the marketplace, has accelerated the development of test methods.
News from Diagnostic Instruments ( 9 April 2002)
Swing handles have miniature pushbutton release
Swinghandles for specialist cabinets now include a miniature pushbutton release Swinghandle (80mm long) for side panels and small non-locking doors. Brochure Available
News from Emka UK ( 9 April 2002)
FMS cuts more metal than setting-up
User Application Article As the production manager in any jobbing shop will tell you, some components take so long to set up that a whole day can go by without metal being cut, until you set up an FMS.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 9 April 2002)
Denso appoints robotic systems integrator
Industrial Automation Limited (IAL) is the first UK Systems Integrator for 4- and 6-axis robots made by Denso Robotics, Japan.
News from Industrial Automation ( 9 April 2002)
Tote transport system beats narrow aisle cranes
A tote transport system helps a logistics operation achieve greater picking throughputs at a centralised warehouse than was previously possible with narrow aisle cranes.
News from ITS (UK) ( 9 April 2002)
Ultrasonic cleaning doubles spring output
A spring maker has doubled throughput of aerosol springs following the installation of a 4-stage ultrasonics cleaning system.
News from Kerry Ultrasonics ( 9 April 2002)
Recipe formulation division expanded
Marco Weighing are expanding its sales force to meet the increased demand for their specialist range of weighing products and systems.
News from Marco ( 9 April 2002)
Ethernet switch suits decentralised networking
Enabling quick and cost-effective network expansion, an Ethernet switch halves the price per port, making it ideally suited to decentralized network solutions.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 April 2002)
Wire connection to devices simplified
With the Quickon-One quick connection system, Phoenix Contact has made connecting wires to devices even simpler and quicker.
News from Phoenix Contact ( 9 April 2002)
Dense carbides mill cast iron at 45,000 rev/min
Specifically designed for mould and die toolmakers and high speed machining applications, the use of extra dense, sub-micron grade carbides in end mills enable cast iron milling at 45,000 rev/min.
News from TaeguTec UK ( 9 April 2002)
How and where to use heated hoses
A twenty-page brochure dedicated heated hose systems and technologies provides technical information on the design, rating and specification of heated hoses.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls ( 9 April 2002)
Five face MC speeds up cylinder head manufacture
A 5-face machining centre is proving particularly suited to a subcontractor's manufacture of prototype automotive cylinder heads or components with compound angles. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 9 April 2002)
Hydraulics ensure cold roll forming line runs well
The latest hydraulic tie-rod cylinders, pumps and directional, flow and check valves have been specified for a cold roll forming and transfer line to produce automotive bumpers. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 9 April 2002)
DMG adds to its sales staff for Midlands, Wales
Having achieved the status of top salesman in the field of entry-level machining, Andrew Morgan has chosen to pursue his ambitions with DMG in its sales engineering team.
News from DMG (UK) ( 8 April 2002)
Transfer machine chosen in preference to MCs
To machine a series of water heating gas valves, instead of using machining centres a company chose a transfer machine, which offered rapid cycle times and high precision performance.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA ( 8 April 2002)
Bar feeders up output and improve quality
Seventeen bar feeders have increased productivity by around 30% at a user of bar fed automatics and improved workpiece quality, following the elimination of bar vibration.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA ( 8 April 2002)
Cutter, engraver, marker can use two laser heads
Laser cutting, marking and engraving machine can be equipped with two lasers to cover the low and high power ranges.
News from PTG Group ( 8 April 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 51
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