News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 18 August
to Saturday 24 August 2002
Losing tricks of the trade - prevent it happening
Trainer and researcher, Andy Pallit, seeks details of 'useful tricks of the trade' from practising and retired skilled machinists and toolmakers to pass on to today's students.
News from Andy Pallitt (22 August 2002)
Relationship to lead to manufacturing deals
Contract electronics manufacturer, MSC, is forging a strategic partnership with Comtech for the highvolume assembly of its innovative Internet enabled communication modules.
News from Comtech M2M (22 August 2002)
Weighing machine checks wide range of products
A broader range of products can be run on a single weighing machine at a higher production rate and at greater accuracy.
News from Easiweigh (22 August 2002)
Check gauges without changing cables
How can you automatically collect different measurements from more than one gauge, into a computer, without constantly pulling out cables? Read on for an answer.
News from Elcometer Instruments (22 August 2002)
Print and apply label applicators can be networked
Tamp/blow print and apply label applicators can work as part of a network or stand-alone units with features that include print speeds up to 275mm/sec, true type fonts and 2MB of memory.
News from Industrial Labelling Systems (22 August 2002)
Eliminate static charging in conveying powders
Flow Tube eliminates material clinging and clogging in ducting, conveying and handling systems due to static charge. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Static elimination products solved packaging pose
When a company changed its product packaging from blister packs to overprinted bags it encountered problems, which were solved by static elimination bars and ionising blowers. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Dealing with the hidden dangers of static build-up
Technical Background Article Dealing with the hidden dangers of static electricity in the workplace - Steve Pheasant examines some of the issues surrounding this frequently underestimated physical force. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Ionising bar prevents machine downtime
Shockless AC ionising bar has been designed to reduce both the dangers associated with static and machine downtimes. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Compact nozzle delivers ionised air
Compact enough to deliver ionised air into normally inaccessible areas, an ionizing air nozzle is also effective in high speed applications. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (22 August 2002)
Dry lubrication creates new perspectives!
What makes dry lubrication an efficient alternative to conventional lubricating oils is not only clean handling and precise metering, but also environmental compatibility. Brochure Available
News from Kluber Lubrication GB (22 August 2002)
Complex control alogrithms realised by module
Motion Control(Core) Module DSP-M3 is a tiny board (half credit card dimensions), designed to serve as a S/W and H/W base block in high demand motion and I/O control applications.
News from Mega_F Motion Systems (22 August 2002)
Storage system company opens up website
A new Web site, provides information on a wide range of storage systems for many industries.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (22 August 2002)
Shop in one stop for linear motion systems
A new short form catalogue represents a large range of linear motion components and accessories available on a 'one-stop-shop' basis.
News from Copley Motion Systems (21 August 2002)
E-commerce site set up to simplify connectivity
The enormous range of network and general computer connectivity products can often be confusing, which is why a simple and effective e-commerce site has been set up to compare products.
News from Entrix Computing (21 August 2002)
USB connection made to multiple serial devices
Busy engineers using latest workstations, can now connect to their existing serial ports via the USB port, using connections technology that works with Windows NT4.
News from Entrix Computing (21 August 2002)
Electrical boom axius extends handling range
An electrical boom axis featuring high mechanical rigidity and a new series of servomotors offering a wide torque range extend a handling system range even further and reduce vibrations. Brochure Available
News from Festo (21 August 2002)
Position sensor is small, solid and rugged
New miniature positions sensors with matching magnets are ideal for applications requiring a robust sensor for use in limited or awkward spaces.
News from Gentech International (21 August 2002)
Punch holes in bags up to 40 cycles/sec
Continuous hole punching units punch polyethylene and other film materials with holes from 3mm to 120mm continuously at speeds up to 40 cycles per second.
News from Jenton International (21 August 2002)
Stock picking and replenishment system updated
The latest in automated storage and retrieval technology will be unveiled at this year's Computers in Manufacturing (CIM) Show, 12 - 14 November at the NEC, Birmingham.
News from Kardex Systems (21 August 2002)
Take control of the whole plastics process
Product presentations will demonstrate Interplas visitors how to "take control of the entire plastics process" using design optimisation and manufacturing solutions.
News from Moldflow Vertriebs (21 August 2002)
High pressure coolant reduces cycle times
User Application Article High pressure coolant system has improved tool life and swarf disposal when producing stainless steel discs and helped to reduce cycle times from 80 secs each to 60 secs. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (21 August 2002)
Machining strategies defined with no CAM knowledge
Production engineers can now define in CAM machining strategies from first principles that can be applied to produce both current and future machining tasks.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (21 August 2002)
Circuit Breaker Lockout product protects lives
Four new circuit breaker lockout devices lock off circuit breakers when maintenance work is being carried out.
News from Reece Safety Products (21 August 2002)
VMC replaces special-purpose machines
By changing the manufacturing process for its bearing cages from two special purpose machines to a fully automated cell, based on a VMC, Danly (UK) has cut change-over times by up to 300 per cent.
News from 600 Centre (21 August 2002)
THK names UK distributor for linear motion items
THK has officially announced BSL as the national distributor of its linear motion products in the UK.
News from THK UK (21 August 2002)
Six-axis drill grinder reduces tool inventories
Since Wilkie Engineering purchased a six-axis drill grinding machine it has minimised machine downtime, reduced tooling inventories and secured subcontract work.
News from Traub Heckert UK (21 August 2002)
SPC software complies with FDA and is more open
CimWorks has enhanced its VisualSPC software to address the FDA's increasing enforcement of its 21 CFR, Part 11 regulation-the standard for controlling and protecting data.
News from Cimworks UK (20 August 2002)
Employees log in with a wave of a card
Data logger test station with HID proximity reader will automatically log ESD results from employees' wrist strap and foot grounder tests.
News from Charleswater (20 August 2002)
Steel supplier relationships get closer
Closer steel supplier relationship with Renault will provide the necessary material, manufacturing and logistic solutions to help the French carmaker meet its strategic objectives. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (20 August 2002)
Mould and die sector chairman appointed
The GTMA has recently welcomed Mike Collins, Managing Director of Superite Tools, to the post of incoming Chairman of its Mould and Die sector.
News from GTMA (20 August 2002)
Getting around pallet height stacking limitations
What is believed to be the world's first palletiser that is capable of inserting pallets mid-stack without operator intervention will suit users having limitations on pallet heights.
News from Industrial Automation (20 August 2002)
Motion conreol standardised for packaging machines
Designed specifically to revolutionise packaging automation, a motion control platform standardises hardware, interfaces and software to automate packaging machinery - large or small. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (20 August 2002)
Spray cleans and protects contacts and switches
For removing oxides and other contaminants from contacts and switches, contact cleaner lubricant is a fast drying blend of high purity cleaning solvents and specialist lubricants.
News from IDC (20 August 2002)
Poly bags to oust traditional paper pacjaging
Bag machine builder has launched several variants of its side and bottom weld servo-driven poly bag machines to widen the opportunities for poly bags in flexible packaging.
News from Jenton International (20 August 2002)
Co-axial screw does not need protective bellows
The co-axial screw rail eliminates the need for protective bellows, saving space and cutting costs.
News from Kerk Motion Products (20 August 2002)
Standard and custom lead screws and nuts offered
Kerk Motion Products supplies a wide variety of custom products, in addition to its full line of standard lead screw products.
News from Kerk Motion Products (20 August 2002)
Lightweight drill applies plenty of torque
A compact, lightweight drill with extremely high torque features a triple reduction gear train that allows up to 310 in.lb of torque.
News from Metabo (20 August 2002)
Marking paints are durable and retain colour
Said to be the most durable marking paint available aerosol line marking paints offering a superior solution to safety line marking in workshops, warehouses and distribution centres. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (20 August 2002)
Scales made up in many different combinations
A remarkably flexible range of industrial scales offers an unprecedented level of choice, with three indicators, thirty platforms, various steel grades and protection ratings. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (20 August 2002)
Automotive design, services group goes for MPM
Tecnomatix Technologies has announced that Magna Steyr, automotive design and engineering services group, has selected Tecnomatix eMPower for Quality software for a pilot project.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (20 August 2002)
Five axis M-C ups turbine productivity five times
User Application Article A five-axis machining centre reduced the lead time and cost of a machined cast aluminium intermediate casing for gas turbines and increased productivity five-fold.
News from Toyoda Mitsui Europe UK (20 August 2002)
Pneumatic toggle clamps improve productivity
Pneumatic toggle clamps automate set-up procedures in machining operations and reduce production times by up to 40%, improve accuracy and allow for a safer working environment. Brochure Available
News from WDS (20 August 2002)
Authorised reseller status awarded to X-NC
Twickenham based X-NC have recently been awarded Authorised Reseller status by OPEN MIND Technologies, developers of the hyperMILL and hyperFORM product ranges.
News from X-NC (20 August 2002)
Breakthrough Disaster Recovery Solution
Agreement Aimed at Providing Enterprises with the First Network-Intelligent Remote Replication Solution for Disaster Recovery
News from Topio (20 August 2002)
Teperature indicating labels are traceable
Irreversible temperature indicating labels are now available as individually traceable barcoded labels.
News from Cobonic (19 August 2002)
System suppresses grinding machine fire
User Application Article Grinding machines are designed to be very safe and prevent the conditions necessary to create a fire, but when human error intervenes, a fire detection/extinguishing system saves the day.
News from Firetrace International (19 August 2002)
Pallet labeller places adjacent labels
A new pallet labelling system for automatic 2-side pallet labelling operates as a one-stop machine when 2 adjacent labels are required on a pallet, front and side or rear and side.
News from Industrial Labelling Systems (19 August 2002)
Bed maker's IT software nightmares quashed
User Application Article When a bed- and furniture-maker's existing IT could longer meet the demands of it's growing business, the company saught a new ERP system to simplify existing working practices.
News from Information Engineering (19 August 2002)
ERP software boosts wireless connectivity
A component-based architecture provides an open integration layer to a core ERP suite to integrate best-of-breed applications, and to become more efficient using wireless connectivity.
News from Information Engineering (19 August 2002)
Rotating tube contributes to baking quality
A Swedish bakery enjoys a consistently high quality of baking thanks, in part, to an overhead conveyor of the rotating tube kind chosen in preference to a floor-based chain type.
News from ITS (UK) (19 August 2002)
Conveyor slashes sofa assembly times
User Application Article Using a chain free, clean overhead conveyor, a Scandinavian upholstery manufacturer reduced sofa assembly times from 48h to just 6h.
News from ITS (UK) (19 August 2002)
Cabinets dissipate X-ray heat generation
To dissipate heat in x-ray machines, which detect food contaminants, compressed air cabinet coolers are used.
News from Meech Air Technology (19 August 2002)
Keeping high value equipment safe
Two companies have solved the problem of controlling access to high value and high quality consumable and manufactured products - such as tooling - in the workplace.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (19 August 2002)
Re-established company to sell EDMs and millers
UK machine tool distributor, Warwick Machine Tools, has been re-established near Kenilworth and is now the sole agent for ONA EDM and MTE CNC bed-type millers.
News from Warwick Machine Tools (19 August 2002)
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