News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 September
to Saturday 14 September 2002
Accordion spring feed system approved
User Application Article A single lane 'Accordion Spring' feed system has been designed, fabricated and approved for an automotive division, using only one air assist jet for part separation justprior to final selection.
News from Action Feed Systems (13 September 2002)
Optics solve object and position sensing problems
Designed for a variety of applications, optical sensors are ideal for positioning tasks such as level detection, material jam control or detection needing expanded background suppression.
News from Balluff UK (13 September 2002)
Automated electrode design made more flexible
The latest version of an automated electrode design system has been made more flexible, so allowing users to obtain exactly the electrode design they require. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 September 2002)
Aerospace company places CAD/CAM order
CADCAM developer Delcam has announced that its Power Solution design and manufacturing software has been ordered by the Machining Division of Mettis Aerospace. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 September 2002)
Knobs and handwheels supplied with custom labels
Standard machine elements such as handwheels and knobs are the ideal solution to manual operation of equipment and can now be customised with logos directions, labelling and so on. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (13 September 2002)
Smart camera and software sold
Image Management Technologies has announced that it has arranged the sale of Vision Components' VC-M40 smart camera with related software and support, to Absolute Vision.
News from Image Management Technologies (13 September 2002)
No blues sung at subcontract machinists'
Such has been the upsurge in the fortunes of Unicut Precision that July and August have set record sales and profit levels for its precision sub-con tract machining business.
News from Unicut Precision (13 September 2002)
Lathe purchase holds off recession
User Application Article Purchasing a new CNC lathe helped a subcontractor overcome the dramatic downturn affecting others in the electronics and telecommunication sectors over the last 18 months or so.
News from Matchmaker M/C (13 September 2002)
Tivoli network for Swindon Pressings
User Application Article Tivoli for network management introduced at Swindon Pressings Brochure Available
News from Desktop Engineering (13 September 2002)
Disaster Recovery Over Long Distances
SANSafe Provides System-wide Heterogeneous Disaster Recovery While Decreasing Total Cost of Ownership
News from Topio (13 September 2002)
Heat exchanger has helically baffled shell
An advanced helically baffled shell and tube heat exchanger is designed for applications where shellside fouling and pressure drops are primary concerns.
News from ABB (Lummus Heat Transfer) (12 September 2002)
Manufacturing rights of welding equipment sold
Administrators for the WTC Group, suppliers of MIG and TIG equipment, have sold certain assets to BDI Europa, which will manufacture and supply the WTC range of products.
News from BDI Europa (12 September 2002)
Lathes offer maximum rigidity and stability
Offered at competitive prices, three new CNC lathes are engineered and constructed to offer maximum stability and maximum rigidity even under the most demanding applications. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (12 September 2002)
Running what may be the fastest M-C yet
An ultra-fast machining centre, a test bed for future machine tool design concepts, will show the reality of what can already be achieved, at an open house event in the UK during October.
News from Chiron Werke UK (12 September 2002)
Part handling station ousts gantry loading
It doesn't always have to be a gantry solution where CNC lathe automation flexibility is concerned, here isa fully automated piece handling station in an extremely small space.
News from HK Technologies (12 September 2002)
Robots werform precision surface finishing
User Application Article Six axis robots can now match highly skilled manual grinding and polishing operations to produce precision components with tolerances down to 0.04mm and produce finishes under 1.4micron Ra. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (12 September 2002)
Linear motors are faster and more compact
Short and ultra-compact linear motors offer speeds of up to twice that of earlier models that are suitable for short, rapid- stroking mechanisms. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (12 September 2002)
Mezoe joins forces with Synopsys
Mezoe joins forces with Synopsys to deliver complete and easy-to-integrate qualified Bluetooth solution
News from Cambridge Consultants (12 September 2002)
Managing an island with 100s of shafts
User Application Article To machine hundreds of shafts quicker, an NC 'island' completes in one cycle by using an end- working machine to carry out the first machining operations and so speed up subsequent operations.
News from Caorle (11 September 2002)
Cabinet replaces blast cleaning room
The need to replace a former blast room facility and at the same time provide a safe and clean workshop environment, led to the development of a large manually operated blast cleaning cabinet. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (11 September 2002)
Paper mill updates cranage
East Kilbride crane manufacturer Konecranes UK has been awarded a contract by M-real to supply cranes and refurbishment work to their Sittingbourne mill.
News from Konecranes (UK) (11 September 2002)
Advanced forming processes shape powders
Celebrating its 85th Anniversary, a German press builder has continually revolutionised the shaping of powdered ceramics, metals, and plastics, using advanced isostatic presses and extruders.
News from Loomis Products Kahlefeld (11 September 2002)
Orbital welding programs include calculation
To take the stress and strife out of calculating orbital welding procedures with complicated and long winded formulae the latest equipment features automatic calculation capabilities.
News from Orbimatic (11 September 2002)
Gantry machines designed for composite machining
High speed, large capacity composite gantry machines are designed for composite machining applications and can be configured to accept CNC programs direct from CAD profile data.
News from Pennine Automation (11 September 2002)
Flowmeter range expands
Honsberg developed and released the original Omni flowmeter after listening to customer feedback.
News from OEM Automatic (11 September 2002)
AutoVue integrated with ECM platform
Cimmetry Systems will integrate AutoVue with Documentum 5, the next generation enterprise content management platform from Documentum.
News from Cimmetry Systems (11 September 2002)
Electric motor manufacturing assembly automated
User Application Article Semi-autonomous cells are linked to automate the production of motor assemblies - 1/20sec - from coil winding and welding stator laminations, to assembly, test and packaging. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (10 September 2002)
Wise up on workholding to improve productivity
The ways in which spindle nose tooling, collets and workholding equipment can significantly improve productivity and therefore profitability will be demonstrated at a forthcoming show.
News from Crawford Collets (10 September 2002)
Simulation and VR shortens time to market
User Application Article The most extensive adoption of advanced simulation and virtual reality techniques that the automotive industry has yet seen brought the new GM Opel 'Vectra' model to market in a very short time.
News from Delmia (10 September 2002)
DNC and info system shortens machining lead-times
User Application Article Motosport pressure leans heavily on the continual shortening of factory lead times, achieved by a DNC system and a shop floor manufacturing information system at Cosworth Racing.
News from DLoG (UK) (10 September 2002)
Metering pump system has no valves to clog
With low pulsation, no internal leakage or slip-by and no valves to clog, the Travcyl metering system accurately delivers fluids to +/-.05 Cv without the need for calibration.
News from Encynova International (10 September 2002)
Chart covers SS arc welding consumables
An A2 sized wall chart details a range of stainless steel welding consumable for all arc welding processes. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (10 September 2002)
Building up a machining business in Brazil
Over 46 Giuliani machines are operated today by a Brazilian customer that originally left a one-man business in Italy to start anew in Brazil.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA (10 September 2002)
Machining centre operators compare CNCs
User Application Article When asked to compare CNC systems, a mould maker's machining centre operator favoured systems that simplify shopfloor programming with interactive question-and-answer routines. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (10 September 2002)
Website portal opens up bar feeder business info
The IEMCA website now has an important new feature - the ECCO (E-Customer Care Online) portal, that gives users online access to corporate services and and information.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (10 September 2002)
Foamed beams carry wiring and pneumatic lines
Profile formats and facilities for routing wiring and pneumatic lines feature foamed profile aluminium beams for use on gantry-type multi axis CNC cutting, routing and laser profiling machines.
News from MK Profile Systems (10 September 2002)
Marketing VP promoted to executive vice president
Metabo Corporation has appointed David Smith as Executive Vice President. Smith previously served as Metabo's Vice President of Marketing.
News from Metabo (10 September 2002)
Plastics pellet screener suits small quantities
Plastics pellet screener features a unique horizontal gyratory motion, fully visible screening surface, low maintenance and a double screening option for increased accuracy.
News from Rotex Europe (10 September 2002)
Shortform guide describes electrostatic painting
'Industrial Finishing Solutions' is the title of a newly published brochure that provides the reader with a good overview of electrostatic paint coating, powder coating, booths and peripheraries.
News from Exel Industrial UK (10 September 2002)
Sevice offers testing, calibration for EN 61779
Testing to the new gas standard EN 61779 (Electrical Apparatus for the detection and measurement of flammable gases) is a new accredited service offered to the UK
News from Sira (10 September 2002)
Fasteners feature anti-bacterial polymer head
Anti-bacterial fasteners, designed specifically for sanitary and hygienic applications, include rivets, screws and pins, all with an injection-moulded anti-bacterial polymer head.
News from SEAC (10 September 2002)
Low cost tooling cuts time to market for mouldings
With the ever increasing pressures on both delivery times and costs, a Swindon company has set out methods for the quick production of mould tooling using low cost materials.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (10 September 2002)
Tolerance rings combat excessive vibration effects
For securing transmission shafts and bearings in machine applications where excessive vibration, misalignment and heat may occur, tolerance rings can also be used as a 'failsafe' device. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (10 September 2002)
Panel meter takes on downloaded personalities
The DM3600 six-digit intelligent digital panel meter is the latest Status instrument to feature the powerful TFML (transfer function module library) software capability. Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments (10 September 2002)
Precision micro-screws join miniature assemblies
There are specials and then there are 0.8mm diameter metric screws - turned from bar in steel, stainless steel or brass.
News from Challenge (Europe) ( 9 September 2002)
True RMS digital multimeter offers fast readings
Handheld true RMS digital multimeter offers extremely fast readings, extended ranges, and the highest bandwidth, accuracy and resolution. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 9 September 2002)
How to keep track of customer information
A software module enables REG personnel to keep track of all their customers' information and allows field staff to log on worldwide to update their records and generate reports.
News from Frank Media ( 9 September 2002)
Knife actuators cut waste and downtime
User Application Article Material waste and product changeover downtime have been cut significantly at a tyre plant in Carlisle, following the installation of bi-parting linear actuators to adjust knives for cutting web. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa ( 9 September 2002)
Wide choice of batteries stand by in mains failure
Valve regulated lead acid batteries are particularly suitable for applications where it is essential to maintain power to equipment / electronics in the event of mains power failure.
News from IBT Power ( 9 September 2002)
Spill-proof batteries make a good standby power
Valve regulated lead acid batteries, featuring threaded terminal inserts, use the latest in absorptive glass mat technology to provide a spill proof construction.
News from IBT Power ( 9 September 2002)
Do not get into a pickle over food legislation
Average weight legislation dictates that manufacturers must check at different intervals, the net weight contents of containers without the preservative liquid, here is how it is done.
News from Marco ( 9 September 2002)
Ultra-high speed millers offer CNC system choice
Ultra-fast high speed milling machines and machining centres provide the ability to configure a machine to a particular requirement with a choice of several high performance CNC controls.
News from OCN and PPL Services ( 9 September 2002)
Vision systems watch over dashboard quality
Six industrial vision systems ensure that dashboard instrument panels meet the near-perfect quality standards of the 21st century automotive industry. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics ( 9 September 2002)
Plastics stake welder head attaches to robots
Single head plastics assembly stake-welding unit is designed for mounting on rotary or linear tables, simple presses and manufacturing robots.
News from Phasa Developments ( 9 September 2002)
Fish feed manufacturer ups bagging efficiency
User Application Article The key to any successful bagging operation lies not only in effectiveness of the bagging equipment but also in the efficient and controlled transport of product to and from the weighing station.
News from Chronos Richardson ( 9 September 2002)
10,000 standard parts can be downloaded
As part of an expanded on-line catalogue service, the largest supplier of standard parts and production equipment in the UK offer a choice of over 10,000 parts to download as 3D files. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 9 September 2002)
Compact design for model encoder and DRO
Newall Measurement Systems has released details of its latest DRO and linear encoder package designed specifically for the model-making sector. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 9 September 2002)
Two-part moulding provides hard and soft combo
User Application Article Two different materials were used in constructing the case for a novel handheld gas monitor: a tough plastic substrate and a softer rubberised material for a comfortable touch.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) ( 9 September 2002)
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