News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 24 November
to Saturday 30 November 2002
Dedicatede cleanroom robots introduced
A series of cost-effective cleanroom robots are dedicated to the semiconductor flat panel screen and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (29 November 2002)
Mobile laser welders repair large tools
Mobile laser welding workstations for mould tool repair, and modifications are fully self-contained and built on to a rugged chassis for on site work as well as repair and modification of large tools.
News from Laser Lines (Industrial and Medical) (29 November 2002)
Five-stage orbital blade maximises cutting speed
A new variable speed jig saw features a 5-stage orbital blade motion for maximum cutting speed and extended blade life.
News from Metabo (29 November 2002)
Two extra axes boost sliding head auto capability
CNC sliding head automatic lathe range includes an 11-axis model; two extra axes significantly boost productivity through adding versatility to the three tool simultaneous machining capability. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (29 November 2002)
Electronics advances update torque measurement
Products used in the torque measurement industry are changing rapidly as advances in electronics and software technologies are integrated into their design. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (29 November 2002)
High specs and affordable pricing sell VMCs
A new vertical machining centres impressed many recent Open House visitors with their high specification, build quality and affordable pricing.
News from Matchmaker M/C (29 November 2002)
DIN rail mounting supports simplify assembly
DIN rail mounting supports with a 107mm wide Eurocard size offer integral DIN rail mounting foot elements for easy snap-fit assembly while also reducing the number of parts for assembly.
News from Camden Electronics (28 November 2002)
Wire EDM is the key to critical medical contract
User Application Article Addicted to spark and wire erosion, Colin Thompson, Managing Director, XL Precision Solutions, has applications and orders queuing up for the EDM technology that fills his 5000m2 site.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (28 November 2002)
EDM versatility overcomes design complexity
User Application Article In many aspects, the design of a modern Formula One car is minimalist in the extreme but, complexity could have been a problem if it were not for the use of the latest EDM technology.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (28 November 2002)
High tonnage cylinders offer safety feature
A new range of single and double acting high tonnage cylinders offer lifting capacities of 50 to 1000 tons and an integral stop ring providing piston blow-out protection for safe operation.
News from Enerpac (28 November 2002)
Display menus manage measurment thickness gauging
By using display menus to control the use of the many convenient features offered, this coating thickness gauge has revolutionised the measurement of coating thicknesses.
News from Elcometer Instruments (28 November 2002)
Integrated production system supports all areas
User Application Article A problem at a nine-man CNC machining subcontractor was that the two partners stored all information in their heads and had always to be on site - until and MRP system took over.
News from FactoryMaster (28 November 2002)
Japanese Tier 1 buys UK-built machining centres
Toyota Motor Europe manufacturing has ordered 12 MC16 machining centres for its Deeside plant from Heller Machine Tools. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (28 November 2002)
Air pressure amplifiers can replace compressors
Air-driven air pressure amplifiers are offered as an alternative to dedicated high pressure compressors in the most demanding higher pressure industrial applications.
News from Haskel Energy Systems (28 November 2002)
Boeing approves Meech static eliminators
Meech Static Eliminators is delighted to announce that a number of its static control products have been added to the Boeing Approved Vendor List. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (28 November 2002)
Semi-automatic rig tests inhaler firing mechanisms
User Application Article A semi-automated solution to test the firing mechanisms of pharmaceutical 'one shot' pressurised metered dose inhaler canisters is believed to be the first of its type developed.
News from Lloyd Instruments (28 November 2002)
Sliding headstock auto to cut cycle times by 50%
Riverside Precision Engineering's GBP 170,000 investment in a new CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe promises massive 50 per cent savings in cycle times. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (28 November 2002)
Robots that snake their way inside
It could soon be the year of the snake, at least in robotics terms, according to Rob Buckingham, managing director of OCRobotics.
News from OCRobotics (28 November 2002)
Thermoplastics intake wins best application award
User Application Article Key to achieving higher engine torque was a novel, continuously variable intake manifold, injection moulded in glass fibre reinforced engineering phenolic.
News from Vyncolit (28 November 2002)
Squeezing a quart of milling into a pint pot
Designed to fit into a corner of a machine shop a compact milling machine has a surprisingly large working envelope and comes with a choice of CNC systems. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (28 November 2002)
Blow Gun solves compressed air issues
User Application Article Blow guns have recently improved health and safety issues at a paper mill by removing tissue debris from personnel clothing and operatives. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (27 November 2002)
Sound and vibration specialist launches website
Sound and vibration specialist, Bruel and Kjaer, has launched its new UK web site
News from Bruel and Kjaer UK (27 November 2002)
Wire erosion reduces costs at hip manufacturer
User Application Article A wire EDM has significantly improved design flexibility, revolutionised the prototyping process and reduced costs at a prosthetic prosthetic joint manufacturer.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (27 November 2002)
EDM technology used at a very high level
User Application Article The recent acquisition of three further Robofil 330F submerged wire systems will satisfy an increase in production at a specialised subcontractor.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (27 November 2002)
Robotics and state-of-the-art machines win orders
User Application Article In these uncertain times, you have to be very flexible to ensure customer requirements are met to their total satisfaction, and says a company, conventional equipment does not do the job.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (27 November 2002)
Easy to read screens prompt pump set-up, operation
Intuitive, easy to read screens prompt the user through set-up and operation of both dispensing and metering modes for pumps offered in a variety of configurations.
News from Encynova International (27 November 2002)
CADCAM system replacement cuts development time
User Application Article Fully integrated design and manufacturing software suite helps cut development times for precision aero engine and gas turbine components.
News from EDS, PLM Solutions (27 November 2002)
TPE awareness has to be improved, says report
Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) producers must break down barriers to market development and raise awareness of end-users about the total system cost and marketing benefits from using TPE.
News from Frost and Sullivan (27 November 2002)
Tier 3 supplier invests in business management
IFS (UK) has won a contract to provide its IFS Applications integrated business management system, together with associated consultancy services, for 50 named users at Coba Plastics.
News from IFS UK (27 November 2002)
Omron awards four partnership categories
Omron recognising the need of support and service within its supply chain has awarded More Control all four partnership categories in their recently re-defined partner sale strategy.
News from More Control (UK) (27 November 2002)
Encoder and DRO increase productivity by 30%
User Application Article A digital encoder and readout system has enabled a York-based manufacturer of aluminium and pVC conservatory systems to increase productivity by 30%. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (27 November 2002)
Flat bed scales offer ease of loading
Thanks to the low loading height of a flat-bed scale - as little as 25mm - samples can easily be loaded onto the weighing platform ensuring continued health and safety for the operators. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (27 November 2002)
Manufacturing consultancy expands MPM capability
Tecnomatix Technologies has received additional orders from TWR, a leading European automotive design, engineering and manufacturing consultancy.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (27 November 2002)
Rivets replace spotwelds on all-aluminium car
User Application Article There are over 3,000 self-piercing rivets in the body of the new Jaguar XJ aluminium riveted and adhesive-bonded monocoque bodied luxury car, and no spotwelds.
News from Henrob (27 November 2002)
Pressure sensing benefits from digitisation
A new electronics interface technology provides digital accuracy and flexibility to pressure sensing instrumentation for several industrial applications.
News from BEI Technologies (26 November 2002)
Precision turning centres are versatile
High precision turning centres feature slant bed configuration, tool turret with driven tooling and a sub-spindle for second operations. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (26 November 2002)
Prestigious HMCs feature rigidity and accuracy
Viewed as one of the most prestigious ranges of horizontal machining centres in Japan, two basic applications - high productivity and boring and facing - are covered. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (26 November 2002)
Robotised pallet system doubles wire EDM output
Punch and die manufacturer purchased a robot and pallet work-loading system as a cost effective way of more than doubling the productivity of its newwire EDM machine.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (26 November 2002)
Overseas mould and die competition fought
User Application Article 'Lights out' wire EDM operation employed to combat Far east competiton and win new injection mould tooling orders.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (26 November 2002)
Subcontract wire EDM service continually updated
User Application Article Having always tried to provide as wide a wire erosion service as possible a Birmingham subcontractor maintains the policy of steadily replacing its earlier wire eroders.
News from Charmilles Technologies Corporation (26 November 2002)
Experts combine to cut CMM inspection costs
A CADCAM developer has joined forces with an inspection specialist to provide manufacturing companies with a low-cost retrofit CMM solution that will cut their inspection costs. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (26 November 2002)
Translating virtual manufacturing onto shop floor
A 3D product lifecycle management solution for lean manufacturing enables best practices deployment in collaborative manufacturing process engineering and manufacturing simulation.
News from Delmia (26 November 2002)
Switch seals weep to avoid sticking
User Application Article A low molecular weight silicon polymer overdose ensures continuous lubrication to prevent vandal-proof switches from sticking.
News from DP Seals (26 November 2002)
Software module covers mobile equipment risks
Risk management software system module covers Part III of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, which as of December 5th, 2002, will require any mobile equipment to comply. Brochure Available
News from Laidler Associates (26 November 2002)
CNC sliding head auto attracts new business
Progressive subcontractors are always looking to sharpen-up their performance and seek opportunities to secure new work, a sliding head CNC auto did just that for a Middlesex company. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (26 November 2002)
Valve operator system avoids work crews
Portable valve operating system is designed for use with manual valves where valve size, pressure rating or work environment would otherwise demand a dedicated actuator or require a work crew. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (26 November 2002)
SFC appoints sales and marketing manager
Mike Fynes has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager at Smith Flow Control, the world leader in valve control safety systems for the oil, gas and chemical processing industries. Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (26 November 2002)
On-line tool enables de-bugging of motion control
A Profibus analyzer, used for investigating bus traffic during the commissioning, debugging and maintenance of Profibus networks, has been upgraded with additional functionality.
News from Softing (26 November 2002)
Low profile rivet nut suits one-side applications
A low profile head blind rivet nut provides a deep thread with a flush finish for all sheet materials or where access is available from only one side.
News from Torque Control (26 November 2002)
Punch press stitching tool eases manual bending
A simple CNC punch press tooling solution allows parts to be manually bent into shape at the assembly stage.
News from Wilson Tool International (26 November 2002)
Remote pressure data logger has built-in display
A stainless steel pressure data logger is ideal for applications where remote recording of pressure trends is required.
News from Signatrol (26 November 2002)
Radio link data collector offers high accuracy
A very accurate 16 bit radio link data collector allows the user to measure, display and record real time temperature and humidity data.
News from Signatrol (26 November 2002)
Machine tools offer more capacity and productivity
A new series of turning machines and vertical machining centres, as well as a new pick-up spindle vertical turning lathe, were introduced at a recent Open Day event in Worcester. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (26 November 2002)
Micro and sub-micro drives distributed in Ireland
Automated Components Ireland have been appointed as Ireland's sole distributor for the AC Tech range of micro and sub-micro AC drives with ratings from 0.18kW to 18.5kW. Brochure Available
News from Lenze-ACTech (25 November 2002)
Pick-up opposed second spindle VTL is universal
Described as the closest thing to a universal machine tool, is a hanging-spindle, vertical turning lathe (VTL) with the highly unusual option of an opposed counter spindle.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (25 November 2002)
Low cost strips up machine tool productivity
Low-cost multiple vice modular strips can be utilised singly or collectively - in line with throughput requirements and budgets - to boost productivity on VMCs, HMCs, millers and grinders.
News from Leader Chuck Systems (25 November 2002)
Can't wait for storage?
Polstore now stocks over 200 products - including drawer cabinets, cupboards, CNC storage and transportation, trolleys and workbenches - for immediate delivery.
News from Polstore Storage Systems (25 November 2002)
Electrostatic paint sprayer is most efficient
Thanks to its patented air magnetic bearing,a high speed rotary atomizer is claimed to be the most efficient electrostatic sprayer available.
News from Exel Industrial UK (25 November 2002)
Flexible head makes most of 5-axis potential
A very flexible, continuous five-axis, bi-rotary milling head machine has been designed for aerospace, mould and die, graphite or resin-type applications.
News from 600 Centre (25 November 2002)
Five-axis tool grinder maintains competitive edge
Manufacturer carbide reamers has installed a five-axis CNC tool grinder to maintain its competitive edge in the highly competitive world of tool production and regrinding.
News from Walter GB (25 November 2002)
Double column VMCs built for high efficiency
Featuring integrated double-column design to minimise spindle to slideway travel production VMCs offer fast tool change times as well as rapid traverse rates for high-efficiency machining.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (25 November 2002)
Chain gives quiet, clean and lube-free drive
Self-lubrication materials are used in a conveyot chain that combines the performance advantages of stainless steel and engineering plastics. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (25 November 2002)
Can line control in Seville
Technical Background Article Controlling Partners Canmaking in Europe has recently had an enormous boost by the opening of the first new canmaking plant in ten years.
News from Sencon (UK) (25 November 2002)
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