News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 October
to Saturday 2 November 2002
Sandwich labeller provides tamper evidence
Print and apply labelling system provides tamper evidence and high print resolution, and enables pack labels to be printed individually and applied at speeds of up to 50 packs per minute
News from Advanced Labelling Systems ( 1 November 2002)
Woodworking finishing expertise applied to metals
Though better known for its woodworking widebelt sanders a Dutch company has applied its engineering expertise to the metalworking industry in deburring, surface polishing and finishing.
News from Boere Machinefabrik ( 1 November 2002)
Make it in Britain - or 'have to' make it in Asia?
Following its successful launch at Manufacturer 2002, The Manufacturing Alliance - the new forum for senior manufacturing decision makers - hits the road on November 27th for breakfast briefing.
News from The Manufacturer ( 1 November 2002)
Bar stacker ups short bar feeders capacity by 10X
A multi bar stacking device allows CNC Lathe users to increase the magazine capacity of their Multifeed Short CNC Magazine Barfeed by up to 10 times the standard capacity.
News from Hydrafeed ( 1 November 2002)
German order won for toolmaker DRO systems
Newall Measurement Systems has made a significant inroad into the lucrative German tool-making market with an order from Preisser Messtechnik worth EUR 40,000. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 1 November 2002)
International CNC off-line programming sales soar
International business is soaring for Pathtrace as users seek to reap the benefits of higher production efficiencies made possible by recent developments in off-line CNC programming.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems ( 1 November 2002)
10-person kit complies with H and S regulations
A 10 person first aid kit complies with the latest Health and Safety Regulations and contains a variety of essential products to treat everyday injuries in workplace environments. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels ( 1 November 2002)
MPM selected for PSA Powertrain Division
Europe's second largest automobile manufacturer is to deploy 130 eMPower Seats as part of its digital factory initiative within its Ingenum Programme.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies ( 1 November 2002)
Vast range of CNC tooling accessories introduced
Over 100 new tooling accessories with improved performance, high-speed CNC specifications and importantly, super competitive prices, range from arbors and centres to collets and holders. Brochure Available
News from WDS ( 1 November 2002)
Software speeds modular leak tester
The Uson Vector family of leak and flow testers introduces a new approach to testing, with an innovative modular design that allows users to choose only the features they need.
News from Uson ( 1 November 2002)
Analysing data where spreadsheets fear to tread
For any engineer or researcher working with long time series, an intriguing third way of manipulating, editing, displaying or analysing data has recently been made more powerful. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (31 October 2002)
Five-axis VMCs offer pendelum operations
Five-axis travelling column VMCs feature a rotary and tilting table at one end of the machine and a plain table at the other. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (31 October 2002)
High speed, heavy duty CNC millers make debut
High-speed version of a travelling column CNC milling machine, with a head changing unit is the first in a range that features linear ways. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (31 October 2002)
Analogue multiplexers take less board space
A family of analogue switching products bring together a new QFN quad-flat, no-lead package technology with low-voltage JI and BCD wafer fabrication process.
News from Future Electronics (31 October 2002)
Automatic system removes Incalloy feather burrs
User Application Article Pre-drying, deburring and cosmetic surface finishing system automatically removes feather burrs left on the blade tips of incalloy turbocharger hot-end wheels after grinding. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (31 October 2002)
Trunnion table converts M-C into five-axis unit
A standalone trunnion table, which can can be interfaced to virtually any CNC control system to convert a CNC Machining Centre into a full 5-axis machine will be shown at an Open Day event.
News from Haas Automation (31 October 2002)
Pick-up spindle VTLs installed to reduce costs
Another example of the increasing popularity of self-loading vertical turning lathes are the two installed by a contract machinist to keep production costs down.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (31 October 2002)
Orbital range now welds aluminium pipe
An AC/DC welding power supply added to a range of orbital welding machines can also be used on aluminium tube and pipe.
News from Orbimatic (31 October 2002)
System tests intelligent pneumatic valve controls
User Application Article A functional test system checks the individual solenoid channel control functions of intelligent pneumatic valve controllers and their current bus status.
News from Peak Production Equipment (31 October 2002)
Cut-price quality control standards
Environmental Reference Materials is holding a 25/25 sale on selected products from its line of soil and oil environmental quality control standards.
News from Environmental Reference Materials (31 October 2002)
ATEX approved hazard area motors are efficient
Hazardous area motors, with ATEX approved models up to 710kW output, offer efficiency levels equivalent to the highest European standard, Eff1, and qualify for Enhanced Capital Allowances.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (30 October 2002)
Non contact systems increase productivity
Companies are always seeking more bangs for the buck, but there are few easier and more economic ways to achieve this that with the addition of simple non-contact measurement systems.
News from Blum Novotest (30 October 2002)
Digitally controlled system metres precisely
A digitally controlled fluid metering and dispensing system moves fluids bi-directionally, at precise speeds, under controlled motion without drift, leakage or slip-by.
News from Encynova International (30 October 2002)
Standard industrial elements are in the pink
"The Big New Pink" catalogue from Elesa-Clayton introduces over 10 new ranges of standard industrial elements which are of value to all manufacturing original equipment companies. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (30 October 2002)
Pulse combustion produces compact boilers
The application of pulse combustion technology to heating boilers produces a product of compact design with small footprint and a 100mm diameter flue exhaust outlet for 350kW boiler.
News from Fulton Boiler Works (30 October 2002)
Portal eases access to machine tool services
The ECCO (E-Customer Care Online) portal allows users can access in Italian, English, French and German one of the following profiles: Customer, Supplier, Agent, Installation technician.
News from Giuliani Division, Igmi SpA (30 October 2002)
Step drill produces holes in a quarter of the time
User Application Article Drilling the 280 plus holes required for a multi-beam mezzanine floor would take two days using a conventional drill but, only half a day with step drill, reports a steel fabricator.
News from Hall (30 October 2002)
Low load hardness tester complies with standard
A hardness testing machine designed specifically for low load Brinell tests provides a cost effective means of meeting testing standard EN ISO 6506-1:1999 using the new 2.5mm ball indenter.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (30 October 2002)
Jig tests thin discs for hardness
A special jig enables the outer edges of thin discs to be repeatably hardness tested under completely stable conditions.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (30 October 2002)
Miniature pneumatic cylinders are fast
Miniature pneumatic cylinders have been developed for applications requiring fast repetitive actions, such as function and life testing manually operated products.
News from Norgren (30 October 2002)
SMT repair and rework station covers main tasks
Rework station has four modules, hot air, desoldering, pick and place and soldering, to cover the main tasks for rework and repair of through-hole and SMT printed circuit boards.
News from JBC Industrias (30 October 2002)
Video magnification system helps inspection
A high-resolution video magnification unit enables a number of people to view an enlarged image of a component at the same time, enhancing inspection tasks, quality assurance and analysis. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (30 October 2002)
Plastics show disappoints, says machine supplier
"MachinePoint team found the entire show to be very disappointing" is the general feeling expressed by MachinePoint attendees at Interplas 2002, though they did some business there too.
News from Machinepoint (30 October 2002)
Compact sander tackles curved surfaces
A compact portable sander allows for better control when sanding over curves and convex surfaces, and its small pad size enables the easy sanding of concave surfaces a well.
News from Metabo (30 October 2002)
CMM software modifies programs automatically
CMM software computes correction values from SPC analysis and feeds the data back to the machine tool's NC program so that the required adjustments to the machining process are automatically made. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (30 October 2002)
Open controller offers powerful communications
Open DCS controller's powerful communications (5 Ethernet and 3 serial ports) and advanced programming capabilities make it ideal for process control and data acquisition functions. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (30 October 2002)
Robots offer the speed and accuracy for packaging
Packaging lines using multiple axis robots must address the cost savings that can be found by adopting SCARA or Cartesian systems, says a robot systems integrator. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) (30 October 2002)
Tough flooring system made for punishment
An attractive, heavy-duty vinyl flooring system that takes immense punishment on industrial sites and retail outlets, whilst continuing to look good, needs no adhesives.
News from Trudec Floor Tiles (30 October 2002)
Flexible automation cuts cycle times by two thirds
An interesting twist on mutispindle machining is a machine that can be fed either from its own hopper, manually or directly from a sawing machine.
News from Wealdown Integrated Systems (30 October 2002)
Choosing wrong inverter motor can reduce life
AC Inverters deliver many benefits in terms of optimised motor performance. Yet, in many ways, these benefits blind users to the more negative effects of inverter use.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (30 October 2002)
Philips ellipsometry business line acquired
Philips and Jobin Yvon have finalised an agreement for the transfer of the ellipsometry business line of the former Philips Analytical business unit to Jobin Yvon.
News from Horiba Jobin Yvon (30 October 2002)
Bosch joins tools group
Power tool manufacturer Robert Bosch will now be offering its extensive ranges to THS members, as the latest new supplier to join the group.
News from THS Tools Group (30 October 2002)
Display systems fabrication qualifies to ISO 9001
Leading retail display systems manufacturer has joined the first wave of companies working towards compliance with the new ISO 9001: 2000 quality standard.
News from Albion Design and Fabrication (29 October 2002)
Motek experience hints at business upturn
The 2002 Motek event appeared to buck European trade exhibition trends by attracting almost 28,000 visitors. Brochure Available
News from Festo (29 October 2002)
Device dampens bar vibration in sliding headstocks
When fitted to a long sliding head stroke lathe headstock, this device dampens vibrations during bar machining.
News from Iemca Division, Igmi SpA (29 October 2002)
Added features make pressure sensor child's play
An electronic pressure sensor that is incredibly easy to programme and use, makes it ideal for all tasks where a vacuum has to be monitored or a space saving design is needed.
News from Norgren (29 October 2002)
Ethernet operator interface for data acquisition
A C-programmable operator interface/HMI offers rugged I/O, built-in Ethernet connectivity, and optional A/D and touchscreen capabilities.
News from Impulse (29 October 2002)
Jobfinder website scores record hits
Jimfinder.com achieved its highest traffic figures to date in September this year with over 74,000 unique visitors to the site over the month, generating over 281,000 page impressions.
News from Jimfinder.com (29 October 2002)
350,000 jobs go inside two years
Reliable census data for UK manufacturing, hitherto unpublished, charts in detail how nearly 350,000 jobs have disappeared since 2000 in a decline which is still accelerating.
News from Jimfinder.com (29 October 2002)
Three tools used at once on sliding head auto
Sliding head auto combines maximum productivity and flexibility to machine any multi-featured mill/turn part up to 32mm diameter using three-tool simultaneous cutting technology. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (29 October 2002)
Metrology companies partner software development
A software development agreement has been signed between Renishaw and the Metrologic Group to run Metrolog software on Renishaw universal CMM controller platform. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (29 October 2002)
Weighing systems supported through a lifetime
Lifetime maintenance and technical support is supplied for companies using weighing equipment and associated instrumentation across every field of industry.
News from Stevens Group (29 October 2002)
Website centralises steel industry enquiries
Shell has made a 12hr response commitment to its steel customers worldwide through the launch of its steel sector website that will help centralise over 50,000 steel-related enquiries per year. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (29 October 2002)
Dischargers dose chemicals for effluent treatment
Updated powder handling systems, specially suited to the accurate discharging and metering of water and effluent treatment chemicals, help companies comply with various environmental reforms.
News from Spiroflow (29 October 2002)
Perstop gains access to US phenolics market
The Perstorp Group has purchased the Moldable Composites Division of Rogers Corporation, a US-based producer of high performance mouldable phenolic composites.
News from Vyncolit (29 October 2002)
Replacing metals and thermoplastics
Engineering thermosets combine exceptional properties for the replacement of metal, as well as thermoplastics, in a broad range of high-tech applications.
News from Vyncolit (29 October 2002)
Six-axis capability enhances precision rfeputation
User Application Article A six-axis table-type horizontal boring and milling machining centre is not only maintaining, but also enhancing a subcontractor's reputation as a leading supplier of precision machined products.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (29 October 2002)
Field buses synchronise multi-axis motion control
The increased take-up of servo systems in all areas of manufacturing and process industry has inevitably resulted in a rise in the use of field buses to synchronise multi-axis motion control. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (29 October 2002)
Low cost machining centres to be demonstrated
An Open House on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 November will demonstrate a new range of low cost manchining centres cutting steels and aluminium.
News from Matchmaker M/C (29 October 2002)
Extensive machine motion experience is available
Positioning solutions for the electronics and laser machine builder can be met through a variety of semi-bespoke designs making wide use of extensive machine design and motion know-how. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 October 2002)
Tester gets the bit between its teeth
A novel digital tester has been specifically designed for checking the hardnesses of large rock drill bits that are difficult to accommodate on standard machines.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines (29 October 2002)
Automated tester handles tough and delicate metals
The TestMaster Automation System is a high-capacity metals test system that performs tensile tests on a variety of metal specimens ranging from heavy sheet steel to aluminium.
News from Instron (29 October 2002)
Metrology products on paper and online
Mitutoyo (UK) has released its new 2003 product catalogue in both printed format and online. Brochure Available
News from Mitutoyo (UK) (29 October 2002)
Tool tackles hazardous shaft alignment tasks
The TMEA 1PEx is an intrinsically safe, laser-driven, shaft alignment tool, designed for use with high-speed machinery in hazardous areas. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 October 2002)
Diaphragm valve systems suit many applications
New diaphragm valve systems combine with a comprehensive programme of easy process solutions to substantially reduce total cost of ownership. Brochure Available
News from Burkert Fluid Control Systems (28 October 2002)
Tomorrow's machine tool shown this week
Multi-axis machining workshops held this week saw the UK debut of the world's fastest machining centre, offering axis accelerations up to 3G and traverse rates up to 120m/min.
News from Chiron Werke UK (28 October 2002)
Multi-axis machining is the key to competitiveness
Investment in automation and multi-axis machining is the key to British companies being able to win business in an increasingly competitive global market.
News from Chiron Werke UK (28 October 2002)
Machining centre maker builds the fastest
Having established itself as a leading worldwide supplier of CNC vertical machining centres with well over 10,000 machines sold, Chiron produces the world's fastest types.
News from Chiron Werke UK (28 October 2002)
Circuit breaker systems can be customised
A detailed shortform brochure outlines the standard and customised circuit breaker system solutions for procdess control, factory automation and communication systems. Brochure Available
News from E-T-A Circuit Breakers (28 October 2002)
Optical finishes produced without lap or polish
User Application Article Control system helps break new ground in ultra-precision grinding technology with the ability to generate optical quality finishes without recourse to lapping or polishing. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (28 October 2002)
Deciding the best way of making a motor cover
User Application Article To find a way of manufacturing an electric motor cover economically a subcontractor produces both parts of the end assembly in multiple operations using different machining techniques.
News from Holifield (Oxford) (28 October 2002)
Machining steps and set-up times reduced
User Application Article Over three years, new CNC machines have significantly improved set-up and/or cycle times and/or reduced the number of machining steps required to complete trailer components.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (28 October 2002)
Robotised cell produces powder compacting dies
User Application Article A robot, working as part of an unmanned wire cutting electro-discharge machine cell, is providing round-the-clock production of powder compacting die tools.
News from 600 Centre (28 October 2002)
Packaging improvement prevents bearing damage
A versatile, robust and environmentally friendly packaging solution for the transportation of large-size bearings affords easier and safer handling and superior protection. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 October 2002)
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