News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 September
to Saturday 21 September 2002
Perfect measurement from flexible checkweigher
Bizerba has launched a new checkweigher specifically designed to provide perfect weight measurement alongside reliable process control in a variety of packaging and logistics applications
News from Bizerba UK (20 September 2002)
Barcoding now under new management
User Application Article By eliminating the manual set-up of coding equipment, chilled desserts supplier Kensey Foods has both simplified set up procedures and eliminated the risk of product recalls due to coding errors
News from Claricom (20 September 2002)
Vision-guided robotic system for truck parts
User Application Article At its Stamping Plant in Twinsburg, Ohio, DaimlerChrysler called on Cognex, Nachi Robotic Systems and Shafi to develop a vision-guided robotic system Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (20 September 2002)
Imaging cameras sort out the hot spots
User Application Article Finding hotspots on electrification supply equipment to traction rails has been the prime occupation of the two Flir Systems Thermacam PM695 thermal imaging cameras at Infraco Sub Surface - SSL. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 September 2002)
IMT will continue to represent DuncanTech
Image Management Technologies has announced that it will continue to represent DuncanTech, the innovative designer and manufacturer of high quality digital cameras.
News from Image Management Technologies (20 September 2002)
Specialist chooses best all-round punch press
User Application Article In a bid to stem the gradually rising flow of larger components being sent out for subcontract punching and bending, Solmek (UK) made the decision to invest in a larger capacity CNC punch press
News from LVD (UK) (20 September 2002)
New cleaner out-performs butyl-based products
The new Task 2 from Master Chemical Europe carries the claim of even better cleaning power than its forerunner.
News from Master Chemical Europe (20 September 2002)
Simplify common tailstock operations
Millmate is introducing a tailstock drill press for lathes which operates simply as a drill press on an otherwise cumbersome tailstock
News from Millmate (20 September 2002)
When two welding heads are better than one
When high rate production tube welding is required the Orbitwin unit allows the connection of two orbital welding heads to one orbital welding power source
News from Orbimatic (20 September 2002)
Highly effective long range ionisation
TBA Electro Conductive Products has launched a new shockless pulsed DC ion bar that delivers highly effective long range ionisation in areas requiring static control
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (20 September 2002)
Vacuum chucks dramatically reduce disk distortion
First developed for process improvement in the disk drive industry, a range of chucks have no mechanical clamping components, resulting in the elimination of additional inertial clamping forces
News from TechMetric (20 September 2002)
Deep-throat punch press chosen for speed
User Application Article Mansfield-Pollard and Co has ordered a Trumatic 5000-1600, the first 'deep-throat' version of this award-winning CNC punch-press to be sold in the UK Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (20 September 2002)
Free publications launched to help businesses work
A DTI-led partnership has launched three publications: CRM and supplying electronically, Extranets and supplying electronically, and Personalisation, transforming your business
News from UK Online for Business (20 September 2002)
Controls help make machine tools the ideal choice
User Application Article South Coast precision engineering company Stubbington Engineering has invested in CNC bed milling and turning technology as part of a machine update programme
News from ACI (UK) (20 September 2002)
Grips ensure repeatability of test results
Ideally suited for the metals, plastics and composites industries, Instron's line of grips includes wedge grips, axial/torsional hydraulic grips, and fatigue-rated hydraulic wedge grips.
News from Instron (20 September 2002)
Presentation systems aid online measurement
Responding to increasing demands for online measurement in more complex locations, NDC Infrared Engineering has developed an innovative range of product presentation systems.
News from NDC Infrared Engineering (20 September 2002)
Full digital set-up on tension control system
A new digital tension controller is claimed to be one of the most comprehensive tension control systems currently available
News from Andantex (19 September 2002)
Higher accuracy in semiconductor placement
Assembleon is launching a new semiconductor component placement machine which delivers high speed and accuracy for applications involving tight tolerances and critical handling restrictions
News from Assembléon (19 September 2002)
Chart helps select conveyor belt lacing
A new pocket-sized, three-fold slide chart from Flexco provides a complete, convenient guide to selecting, installing and troubleshooting Clipper Wire Hook conveyor belt splices for optimum service in
News from Flexco (Flexible Steel Lacing Company) (19 September 2002)
Cycle times cut by versatile lathe
User Application Article The recent installation of a Harrison Alpha 800S CNC/manual centre lathe has led to a dramatic reduction in the manufacturing cycle times at an aerospace components producer
News from TS Harrison and Sons (19 September 2002)
Versatile, powerful rotary hammers
Metabo's new multi hammers allow users to switch from drilling, percussion drilling, or no-rotation percussion (hammer) operations with a single tool
News from Metabo (19 September 2002)
Teamwork speeds spindles for Cincinnati
User Application Article After Cincinnati contacted NSK's European Technology Centre, ceramic balls are enabling speeds of up to 12,500rpm to be achieved on its latest generation of development spindles Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (19 September 2002)
Tool and Die software gets local support in France
Vero International Software has announced the opening of a new direct sales and support operation in France for its VISI-Series products
News from Vero International Software (19 September 2002)
Tiny PLC now includes version with analogue input
GE Fanuc has introduced one new model plus new expansion units in its compact high-performance VersaMax Nano and VersaMax Micro PLC Series which extend the I/O capabilities of the product range Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (19 September 2002)
Cigna Implements Exstream Software's Dialogue
User Application Article Dialogue Helps Cigna Retirement and Investment Services Produce Fully Personalised Statements and Dramatically Improve Time to Market
News from Exstream Software (19 September 2002)
2D-3D CAD viewing technology for I-Quote
User Application Article Cimnet Systems Exploits Cimmetry's Autovue 2D-3D CAD viewing technology for I-Quote
News from Cimmetry Systems (19 September 2002)
Easy migration to 2D code reading
A brand new range of 2D code reading products will provide an inexpensive solution for businesses to migrate from the existing less robust 1D barcode methods
News from Absolute Vision (18 September 2002)
Sensor resolution down to 20 microns
The BOD series Laser Measurement Sensors utilizes the accuracy of laser light to produce an analogue distance measurement sensor with resolution down to 20 microns.
News from Balluff UK (18 September 2002)
Bonding option for photonics assembly system
EXFO's new, fully integrated system for active alignment and assembly of photonics components now has a bonding option, ProBond
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering (18 September 2002)
Pump designed to handle waste and sludges better
The Netzsch Silo Pump, which is equipped with a hopper and feeding screw, is designed to handle waste and sludges with a high solids content
News from Netzsch Pumps (18 September 2002)
Remember sand casting for one-offs
Aluminium casting techniques at Norse Precision Castings can achieve tolerances of 0.4mm and wall thickness of 3mm, and sizes approaching one metre cube
News from Norse Precision Castings (18 September 2002)
Real power in high-speed vision system
PPT Vision has announced Impact, a new high-speed machine vision "micro-system" that it says sets all-new industry standards for inspection power and flexibility
News from Simac Masic and TSS (18 September 2002)
Protecting against unsafe product liability
What is the best way to protect against the liability associated with unsafe products? It starts in the design stage of a product.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (18 September 2002)
Consistent Data Replication
Business Continuity Supplier Delivers System-wide Heterogeneous Disaster Recovery and Replication While Decreasing Total Cost of Ownership.
News from Topio (18 September 2002)
Fluid control systems improves dyeing machines
User Application Article A British company has found that its efforts to cost-engineer its dyeing machines with the help of a fluid control specialist have led to an overwhelming success overseas. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (17 September 2002)
Sealing system cuts costs, increases productivity
An economical and safe alternative to impulse and cartridge sealing is a low voltage heating system that features a highly accurate, low-mass blade to produce high-integrity seals.
News from Ceetak (17 September 2002)
CNC turning gives flexibility and quick response
User Application Article A precision automotiove components subcontractor has bought more CNC lathes to get flexibility of production, quick change-over and rapid response to customers' demands.
News from Colchester-Harrison (17 September 2002)
LCM software speeds up composites part development
Software that simulates liquid composite moulding (LCM) is helping Ford Motor Company accelerate and improve the manufacturing process of composite parts.
News from ESI Group (17 September 2002)
Impregnation service seals castings
Impregnation seals porous areas, shrinkage cavities, capillary pores and cracks in many materials including casting alloys, sintered metals, ferrites, ceramics and composites.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (17 September 2002)
Fine hole drilling capability of EDMs expanded
Further development of EDM equipment has taken small hole drilling to the next level in that pipe electrodes from 3.0mm down to 0.1mm diameter can carry dielectric at 6MPa through the centre. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (17 September 2002)
2D software optimises blanking layouts on shears
A state of the art nesting software generates optimized layouts and reduces scrap generated by 2 dimensional rectangular cutting such as performed on guillotines and shears.
News from Nirvana Technologies (17 September 2002)
Bridge-type VMC design offers more Y-axis travel
Larger Y-axis strokes than is usual on the average vertical machining centre are offered by a UK agent, which is bringing in a range of attractively priced Italian bridge-type models.
News from OCN and PPL Services (17 September 2002)
Reliable 3D programs avoid accidental gouging
User Application Article The ability to rely on generated codes from a CAM system has removed the risk of gouging adjacent surfaces with the cutting tool while 3-D machining of moulds and dies.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (17 September 2002)
Thyristor controls complex loads
Universal thyristor can control 3-phase resistive, inductive, transformer and complex loads (such as silicone carbide and super Kanthal) while providing feedback and diagnostics.
News from Paragon Alliance (17 September 2002)
Balancing system designed for grinding systems
A jointly-developed electromagnetic balancing product is designed for grinding and other high speed machine tool operations. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (17 September 2002)
Changes to be made to automotive QS9000 standard
The future of the QS9000 standard for the automotive manufactures, will be changed by various modifications to the referencing of ISO 9001 and 9002.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (17 September 2002)
Don't be prosecuted for supplying unsafe products
The trading standards office in Walsall, West Midlands, UK, have recently successfully prosecuted six companies for supplying products that were unsafe.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (17 September 2002)
Simple tool forms location tabs
A simple tooling unit produces location tabs for follow-on assembly or welding on sheet metal components produced on a punch press.
News from Wilson Tool International (17 September 2002)
Vertical screw improves powder filling in bags
A vertical screw system, designed to transfer and de-aerate the powder product from the weigher discharge hopper into the bag, will revolutionise de-aeration technology for bag filling of powders.
News from Aetna UK (17 September 2002)
New business unit has Industrial IT focus
Stephen Darnell has joined ABB to lead the new IndustrialIT unit within its Automation Technology Products (ATP) business.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (16 September 2002)
Book provides complete guide to powder coating
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has compiled a comprehensive guide to high-performance powder coating, presenting major savings in labor, materials, and energy costs.
News from American Technical Publishers (16 September 2002)
Modern bus technology reduces safety switch wiring
A simplified safety switch wiring incorporates modern bus technology has reduced the complexity of wiring control for category 3 or 4 safety switches.
News from Euchner (UK) (16 September 2002)
Rotary actuators and grippers suit automation
Small rotary actuators and grippers are designed for special purpose machines dedicated to industrial production in the electronic, medical and packaging sectors
News from Norgren (16 September 2002)
Robotic cells reduce tea conversion costs
User Application Article Premier International Foods has reduced by more than 26 per cent the cost of converting a tonne of tea into tea bags at its Typhoo production plant on the Wirral, near Liverpool.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (16 September 2002)
Bevelled screw conveys difficult products quckly
Bevelled flexible screw conveyor eases the handling and increases the throughput of problematic products that may be cohesive or otherwise difficult to convey.
News from Spiroflow (16 September 2002)
Fast pallet handling systems prolong 'lights out'
Three integrated automation packages have been developed for handling workpieces up to 300kg for long periods of unattended machining.
News from Traub Heckert UK (16 September 2002)
EU weld funding to help NE companies in UK
Companies in the North East of England which need expert help in welding, materials joining and related technologies are set to benefit from a second round of EU funding.
News from TWI (The Welding Institute) (16 September 2002)
Manual toggle presses are precise and easy to work
High performance manual presses are designed for precision operations with initial capital outlay recouped in a very short time for most work contracts.
News from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems (16 September 2002)
Monitor keeps watch on backup batteries
US battery monitoring specialist BTech is offering its advanced BVS-S4 for cabinet mounted battery systems.
News from BTech Battery Validation Systems (16 September 2002)
Digital flowmeter adds DSP technology
DigitalYewflo is the latest in a successful line of vortex flowmeters that have been pushing back the boundaries of flow measurement since their introduction by Yokogawa back in 1969.
News from Yokogawa UK (16 September 2002)
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