News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 October
to Saturday 19 October 2002
DRO functionality combined with colour graphics
Accommodating up to eight encoder inputs, a versatile display combines familiar DRO functionality with colour graphics to provide fast and accurate measurement feedback.
News from Acu-Rite (18 October 2002)
Overheats on automatics led to coolant change
User Application Article Running two new sliding-head CNC machines at speed with a conventional chlorine-free mineral oil caused serious overheating problems until the user changed to a synthetic cutting fluid.
News from Castrol UK (18 October 2002)
Ball bearings hardness tested automatically
A high speed system hardness tests and grades sample batches of fifty or more ball bearings automatically in semi finished or heat treated condition.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (18 October 2002)
Computer packages automate hardness testers
Two new computer packages enable digital hardness testing machines to be upgraded to fully automatic operation and can be retrofitted to Vickers Micro hardness or Brinell full load testers.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (18 October 2002)
Securing data in event of PC loss or failure
Using laptop or remote PC's poses the question of the security, but there is now a low cost product that provides automatic and invisible backup of the user's critical data.
News from Infoquest Systems (18 October 2002)
Latest CMMs and software upgrade aero parts checks
User Application Article A major upgrading of the inspection of aerospace components has been achived through the acquisition of two of the latest CMMs and powerful programming software.
News from LK (18 October 2002)
Rotary hammers provide plenty of punch
Heavy-duty rotary hammers for drilling concrete, steel, and wood can also be used for chiseling masonry in rotation stop mode.
News from Metabo (18 October 2002)
Steel ball encoder and display test mechanisms
User Application Article A novel final assembly-testing unit for the automotive industry required both an accurate and compact measuring system. A steel-ball linear encoder and digital display solved the problem. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (18 October 2002)
Design and manufacturing company established
A dedicated design and manufacturing company provides OEM's with a rapid reaction manufacturing services for any machine/equipment manufacturer looking to produce 'high-end' products.
News from Promech (18 October 2002)
Website details engineering plastics shapes
An engineering plastics supplier has launched a multi-lingual interactive website giving details of standard and custom stockshapes for machining, custom nylon castings and machined parts.
News from Quadrant EPP (18 October 2002)
UK machine tool sales scored at the IMTS
In spite of what has unarguably been a hard year for the US machine tool industry, the 600 Group reports some $1m of sales secured through its presence at IMTS, Chicago.
News from 600 Group (18 October 2002)
High strength research vessel extends frontiers
User Application Article Low weight, high strength and outstanding seagoing qualities are among the reasons for using high strength steels instead of fibre glass for boat construction.
News from SSAB Tunnplat (18 October 2002)
Durable stereolithography materials resist heat
Four new stereolithography materials exhibit high temperature, durable and general-purpose properties.
News from 3D Systems (18 October 2002)
Plastics tool-holders store CNC cutting tools
Plastics tool-holders to contain CNC cutting tools are proving very economic compared with conventional cutting tool storage.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (18 October 2002)
Modern CNCs orchestrate new product manufacturing
User Application Article The in-built flexibility of each of two eight-axis universal mill/turning centres, a five-axis VMC and a hard turning centre paid dividends in a hydraulics product manufacturing change.
News from Traub Heckert UK (18 October 2002)
Five-axis grinders boost tooling output
User Application Article Four five-axis CNC production tool and cutter grinders have successfully enabled a tooling company meet growing demands for fast deliveries of complex metal cutting tooling.
News from Walter GB (18 October 2002)
Surface mount capability increased
Zirkon, the total electronics solutions provider, has invested GBP 430,000 in additional surface mount technology to increase the company's production capacity.
News from Zirkon (18 October 2002)
Instrument avoids sick building syndrome
Testo reckons it makes light work of fault finding and regular maintenance in ventilation and air conditioning systems with its versatile all-rounder, the Testo 445.
News from Testo (18 October 2002)
Meter makes light work of intensity readings
Modern light measurement is made simple by Testo's new 545 luxmeter, which measures luminous intensity with mean calculation, memory and location management facilities.
News from Testo (18 October 2002)
Interactive catalogue accesses over 6500 drives
An updated version of an interactive electronic motors and drives catalogue enables users to instantly access technical information on over 6,500 motor and drive products. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 October 2002)
Efficient package coding bags the right products
The latest enhancements to package coding management systems offer even greater accuracy in food products packaging.
News from Claricom (17 October 2002)
Parts complexity led to high spec 5-axis VMC
User Application Article The increasing complexity of large components for a range of demanding industry sectors has led to a new five axis machining centre with higher spindle speeds and larger physical workpiece capacity.
News from DMG (UK) (17 October 2002)
Thermo imaging camera broadens service scope
User Application Article Thanks to its recent purchase of a new, hand-held infrared camera, an electrical engineering company will be able to undertake projects it previously had to refuse. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (17 October 2002)
Soldering at lower temperature ups efficiency
A microprocessor driven heating system provides very fast heat recovery so that soldering systems can operate at lower temperatures than previously possible.
News from JBC Industrias (17 October 2002)
Suds recycling reduced production costs too
User Application Article Although the prime motive behind Draeger's investment in a recycling system and sump sucker was environmental, a substantial reduction in production costs was also realised.
News from Master Chemical Europe (17 October 2002)
Brochure details mixing solutions capability
Detailing an in-house design capability to upgrade and customise a modular range of mixing systems, a brochure describes agitator drives from 0.25kW to 2000kW and an extensive impeller range.
News from Mixing Solutions (17 October 2002)
Cocktail of materials sprayed to give tough coats
Using an infused matrix of metals, ceramics, polymers and/or dry lubricants, a thermal spray technology produces tough, flexible coatings with excellent wear, non-stick and release properties.
News from Poeton Industries (17 October 2002)
Cylindrical grinder does one-off and small batches
Cylindrical grinder provides a highly flexible, single-cycle universal solution to the finishing of one-off parts or small batch runs.
News from 600 Centre (17 October 2002)
Digital X-ray technology NDT facility demonstrated
A digital X-ray technology demonstration facility is now available for product demonstration, component testing, problem solving and system optimisation for X-ray NDT needs.
News from Shaw Inspection Systems (17 October 2002)
Houlgate brings transmission network experience
Ray Houlgate has joined ERA Technology as a Senior Consultant in Power Transmission Networks.
News from ERA Technology (17 October 2002)
Analysers keep check on carbon monoxide
A new pair of carbon monoxide analysers from Testo can be relied on to take measurement from a true zero position - even indoors.
News from Testo (17 October 2002)
Thermohygrometers watch out for humidity
Testo has introduced two professional, elegantly designed low cost thermohygrometers to revolutionise ambient condition monitoring.
News from Testo (17 October 2002)
Digital pressure gauge runs to 1000bar
The DGR-1 digital gauge offers high-quality and precise pressure measurement in a flexible compact package.
News from Enerpac (17 October 2002)
Testing electronic braking assist equipment
User Application Article GM Delphi uses VisSim to reduce brake control system prototyping time from 2 months to 2 days. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (16 October 2002)
Lamp assembly uses screen printable polyester film
User Application Article Screen printable polyester film is being used in the manufacture of a revolutionary new design of electroluminescent (EL) lamp assembly for the latest latest Lotus Elise sports car. Brochure Available
News from MacDermid Autotype (16 October 2002)
Compressed air energy savings guaranteed
A compressed air management specialist guarantees the energy savings delivered by the company's compressed air management systems. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (16 October 2002)
Comprehensive guide details MIG/MAG solid wires
A guide to solid wires for MIG/MAG welding has a wealth of technical information including classification, chemical composition, mechanical properties, approvals and welding parameters. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (16 October 2002)
Three-in-one tester checks hardness
Hardness testing machine combines the three classical test methods - Rockwell, Vickers, and Brinell - to save users having to buy extra equipment to use two or more hardness scales.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Automatic hardness tester eliminates human error
User Application Article PBA Heat Treatment is eliminating human errors in Brinell hardness testing with one of the most advanced automatic measuring systems in the UK.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Fixture checks hardness at sprocket roots
User Application Article A dual purpose fixture enables Rockwell hardness tests to be made in the roots of sprocket and at specific points on the sprocket faces.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Pocket digital unit speeds hardness testing
User Application Article One of the latest pocket sized digital testers is helping VOR Transmissions improve and speed hardness testing at its factory in Willenhall.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (16 October 2002)
Plastics and rubber machinery database accessed
A partnership agreement enables a plastics industry leader company in India to access the world's leading online database for plastics and rubber machinery.
News from Machinepoint (16 October 2002)
Using the web rather than just being on it
There have been a number of significant changes since MachinePoint first entered the machinery market in 1999.
News from Machinepoint (16 October 2002)
Self-contained unit laser marks permanently
A complete self-contained unit permanently marks a wide variety of industrial, automotive and medical products with codes, graphics and logos as easily as printing to a printer.
News from Online (16 October 2002)
Choosing the right way to mark products
The identification of parts is quickly becoming a prerequisite for most companies and organizations writes Michelle Morin, sales and marketing at Online.
News from Online (16 October 2002)
Remote control combines GSM and web technologies
modular control solution harvests GSM and web technologies to provide remote monitoring and control functions of manufacturing plant, alarms and equipment directly to a mobile phone.
News from PBE Systems (16 October 2002)
Torque transducer is small and accurate
With an impressive overall accuracy of 0.25% full-scale, a torque transducer is designed to meet demands for high accuracy, small size with mounting options. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (16 October 2002)
Metals advances announced for laser sintering
Advances in aluminum, nylon and steel materials for laser sintering manufacturing will allow automotive and commercial industries to produce parts quickly without expensive tooling.
News from 3D Systems (16 October 2002)
Bearings clinch directly into sheet metal
Self-clinching bearings that can be mounted directly and permanently into sheet steel as thin as 1mm are also self-aligning. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (16 October 2002)
CAD/CAM software acquisition announced
VI Group, a leader in the supply of CAD/CAM software for the mould and die sector, has acquired the machining Strategist business from NC Graphics (Cambridge).
News from Vero International Software (16 October 2002)
Test rigs tackle automotive belts
A new range of test rigs provides rigorous performance testing of power transmitting belts for automotive applications.
News from Dynaspede Integrated Systems (16 October 2002)
Affordable digital readout display units
Newall Electronics reckons it has set a new standard for the digital readout industry with its new family of DRO display units.
News from Newall Electronics (16 October 2002)
Software collects data on material quality control
The data collected from an optical gauge is used to help determine if the raw materials coming into a battery manufacturing plant are within the specifications required by strict quality control. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (15 October 2002)
Specialist metal and plastic components go on show
A range of specialist metal and plastic components along with various subcontracting solutions will be shown at a trio of major exhibitions during the Autumn.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (15 October 2002)
Heat treatments for bolts are on the way out
New wire rod products will eliminate costly heat treatments from the cold-heading process, which is used to manufacture screws, bolts and rivets for the automotive and construction industries. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (15 October 2002)
Optical checking system is very adapatable
Originally designed and widely marketed to check capacitors and other surface mount devices an optical system also checks square, rectangular, round and cylindrical parts.
News from Envisage Systems (15 October 2002)
Laser engraver marks components flawlessly
An all in one laser engraving system uses an ultra-precise 0.2mm laser beam to engrave or mark flat or curved surfaces of standard metals, precious metals and plastics components.
News from Finishing Techniques (15 October 2002)
Flexible packing system reduces labour costs 60%
A flexible packing system has reduced labour costs across the whole process (manufacture plus packing) by 60% at a leading UK snack food company.
News from Ishida Europe (15 October 2002)
Car industry think tank to provide new insight
A new alliance is aimed at providing major car makers with insight into the future of the industry at a time when it needs to rise to challenges bought on by global competition.
News from KPMG (15 October 2002)
Simple leadscrew design is easily modified
Simple, compact design of an anti-backlash lead screw assembly allows easy modification for custom applications demanding precision, reliability and value.
News from Kerk Motion Products (15 October 2002)
ERP - guide shows how to make it work
A free guide for SME manufacturers details how to guarantee the success of ERP implementations.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (15 October 2002)
Infrared pyrometer calibration has no ice bath
A high performance, rugged, portable calibrator for infrared pyrometers provides a stable, repeatable cold calibration point for calibrating or testing most infrared pyrometers quickly. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (15 October 2002)
Surface coating technology helped win the event
User Application Article Surface coating technology has helped former motorcycling world champion BarrSheene take the chequered flag on an historic Norton Manx bike at the recent Goodwood Revival meeting.
News from Poeton Industries (15 October 2002)
Keep up to date on the European plastics scene
The European Plastics Directory, now in its 13th year, is a unique directory that will keep your company in touch with the European plastics industry across the whole of Europe.
News from Smithers Rapra (15 October 2002)
Slide systems tailored to avoid magnetising parts
Special slides comprising brass, alloy and stainless steel components, were specified to ensure that a testing assembly was non-magnetic.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (15 October 2002)
Over spray in coating booths reduced
A combination of electrostatic technology and an air mix air cap and spray tip has resulted in less over spray, a cleaner environment and a reduction in spray booth maintenance costs.
News from Exel Industrial UK (15 October 2002)
Product safety service opens Dublin office
TUV International, a branch office of Birmingham based TUV International UK opened on 1st October in central Dublin and is now TUV's most westerly office in Europe.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (15 October 2002)
Bed millers offer plenty of power
Aimed at toolmakers, bed-type CNC millers apply full spindle power from 225 rev/min upwards for heavy duty milling of mould and tooling steels.
News from Warwick Machine Tools (15 October 2002)
No cartridges allows EDMs to work long cycles
User Application Article EDM die sinkers that can filter electrolyte without having to change any cartridges means that they are able to operate continuously over long periods when machining nickel alloy turbine parts.
News from Warwick Machine Tools (15 October 2002)
Handheld makes testing better for VOR
User Application Article One of the latest pocket-sized digital testers is helping VOR Transmissions improve and speed hardness testing at its factory in Willenhall.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (15 October 2002)
Testers check for thermomechanical fatigue
Designed to simulate the combined effects of thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue, Instron's thermomechanical fatigue (TMF) systems are ideally suited for the aerospace industry.
News from Instron (15 October 2002)
Control and data display software simplified
Software that enables users to create the perfect on-screen control panel and information display, and handle the interface to their data acquisition hardware has been simplified even further. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 October 2002)
High speed labelling machine sold at show
Advanced Labelling Systems enjoyed three successful days of exhibiting at this year's PPMA show, beginning with an opening-day order for an ALS 600 high-speed, mainline labelling machine.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (14 October 2002)
Efficient procurement of fasteners improved
The re-structuring of manufacturing industry has led companies to include some very efficient new processes and the outsourcing of procurement, subassembly and logistics is one of these.
News from Challenge (Europe) (14 October 2002)
Coolant trials lead to significant annual savings
Offering a One-Stop-Shop engineering service that includes casting, machining and paint finishing, a Sandy company has saved more than 50% on coolant consumption - an annual saving of GBP18,000.
News from Castrol UK (14 October 2002)
Modular mill-turn centre offers high performance
High dynamics using linear drive in the Z-axis in mill-turn centres equals reduced down time, minimized tool change-over times and six-sides complete machining.
News from DMG (UK) (14 October 2002)
Proper machinery alignment saves money
When the Royal Dutch Navy realised that significant savings could be made by properly aligning its machines, it invested in the most modern laser-optical alignment systems.
News from Fixturlaser (14 October 2002)
Measuring dynamic movements in machinery alignment
An off-line- to -running fixture combined with a shaft alignment system makes it possible to measure dynamic movements on machines from hot to cold or vice versa.
News from Fixturlaser (14 October 2002)
Universal bearing works in elevated temperatures
A universal bearing, capable of working at elevated temperatures and in vacuum applications, is able to operate continuously in temperatures up to 200degC. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (14 October 2002)
Ionising blow gun is fan-driven
A fan-driven, ionising blow gun has been designed to remove static charge and dust in a wide range of industrial applications, particularly in locations that are hard to reach. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (14 October 2002)
Linear system assembles valves precisely at speed
User Application Article To achieve total reliability at 200 items/min a linear assembly system was especially developed to assemble six tiny components of a medical non-return check valve with 100% reliability.
News from Mikron Assembly Technology (14 October 2002)
High pressure regulators reduce gas pressures
Direct acting high pressure regulators have been designed for reducing high inlet gas and compressed air pressures down to lower supply pressures suitable for precision regulation.
News from Marsh Bellofram Europe (14 October 2002)
Corporate development director appointed at Metabo
Metabo Corporation, manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives has appointed Martin Cross as Director of Corporate Development.
News from Metabo (14 October 2002)
Self-greasing rotors increase hoist service life
The fitting of rotors, which incorporate a novel integrated lubricating system, has improved the performance and longevity of hoists used in difficult working environments.
News from Neuhaus (14 October 2002)
US Survey shows fee-for-service trend growing
A recent survey of US industrial distributors shows the trend of distributors charging fee-based services to manufacturers continues to grow.
News from Pembroke Consulting (14 October 2002)
Joysticks specified by crane builder
International crane manufacturer Manitowoc Cranes of Milwaukee USA has specified Penny and Giles joystick controllers for all its Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes. Brochure Available
News from Penny + Giles (14 October 2002)
Salts change improves chromium plating process
A novel chromium deposition process being developed uses Cr(III) salts, which are significantly less toxic than the Cr(VI) salts and could reduce acidic and metal process vapours.
News from Poeton Industries (14 October 2002)
Compact light curtain system suits small machines
Ultra-compact transmitter and receiver allows safety light curtains to be mounted on small machines where a light curtain was previously too large.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (14 October 2002)
Steel search capacity increased
Due to strong customer demand, www.steelonthenet.com is pleased to announce that is has markedly increased the capacity of its steel industry-specific search engine service.
News from Steelonthenet.com (14 October 2002)
Software solution to improve product introduction
To improve the creation, optimization, and management of its new product introduction, Asia's second-largest electronics manufacturing services provider is to used advanced software systems.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (14 October 2002)
Novel press brake guarding system to be shown
As well as showing a novel press brake guarding system, CNC punching and profiling system builder will also demonstrate the fastest punching machine at a Scottish manufacturing and Engineering Show. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (14 October 2002)
Compact metering pumps operate smoothly
Excellent metering accuracy and repeatability at lower cost is provided by metering pumps that have no mechanical seals, are self-priming and can run dry without damage.
News from Wanner Engineering (14 October 2002)
Servo solution avoids integration engineering
For semiconductor applications, a zero maintenance servo offers a standard product with integrated feed back device, matched drive amplifier and cables.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (14 October 2002)
Next generation of VMP Multi-Potentiostat Systems
Princeton Applied Research has announced the introduction of the VMP2 Multi-Potentiostat product line.
News from Princeton Applied Research (14 October 2002)
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