News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 December
to Saturday 28 December 2002
Guidebook to gear makers and services published
The British Gear Association's latest buyers' guide and members' handbook rovides a complete guide for the gear buyer and specialist services available.
News from British Gear Association (27 December 2002)
MPM solutions provider makes Benelux deal
To meet the needs of its growing Benelux customer base, Tecnomatix Technologies has made a new reseller agreement with CARDS Engineering of Belgium and the Netherlands.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (27 December 2002)
CFM plus polymer produces high strength fasteners
User Application Article Composite flow moulding for manufacturing endless fibre reinforced components with superior strength uses a thermoplastic matrix of polymer to give ultra-high specific strength for fasteners.
News from Victrex (26 December 2002)
Flame arrestors meet specific flow conditions
Flame arrestors are designed to meet specific flow conditions and can vary in size and shape to allow cooling or quenching of a flame front, or dampening of a combustion wave.
News from Mott (26 December 2002)
Robotic welding systems re-engineered
Two welding systems companies have achieved great success in re-engineering robot welding systems and offer a warranty.
News from Orbita Welding Systems (26 December 2002)
Certify your functional safety capability
The experience of many of the companies who have had their functional safety capability certified under IEC 61508 is that it did not cost as much as they feared, and it delivered benefits.
News from Sira (26 December 2002)
Modular laser marking systems tailored to suit
Unlike other laser marking systems a modular design allows users to specify a range of configurations including wavelength, power output, markfield size and operator interface.
News from Thinklaser (26 December 2002)
Heat-tracing systems distributed in NE England
Tyco Thermal Controls has appointed Delta-T as its distributor-partner in North-East England, to serve both the commercial construction and industrial markets in this region.
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (26 December 2002)
Angle Ring takes up pipework fabrication
The production facilities for the manufacture of specialist formed and welded pipes previously supplied by Bentham International have been taken over by The Angle Ring Co.
News from Angle Ring (25 December 2002)
Water hydraulics present challenge to bearings
User Application Article A suitable polymer for critical bearing areas of water hydraulic systems have to have the right balance between wear resistance, low friction and chemical compatibility.
News from Victrex (25 December 2002)
Network control demonstrated for all coders
The benefits of an independent approach to coding solutions were demonstrated at Pack Expo in Chicago, by network control on all types of coders from continuous ink jet to thermal transfer types.
News from Claricom (25 December 2002)
High-speed M-C speeds up graphite die machining
Designed to speed up the manufacturing and efficient redressing of graphite complex RAM EDM dies, the compact design of a high speed machining centre lets it be parked next to a RAM EDM m/c.
News from Datron Dynamics (25 December 2002)
Aerospace company asks why have prototypes?
User Application Article Virtual numerical control simulates and helps eliminate on-the-floor manufacturing problems related to fixturing, tooling, program errors, and process setup.
News from Delmia (25 December 2002)
GTMA strengthens board
The GTMA has strengthened its existing board with the appointment of two new elected members: Robin Mackie of Managing Director of Fitstogether and Brian Lowe, Sales Director of Lobro Tools.
News from GTMA (25 December 2002)
Machining strategy software drives CAM
Latest software effectively drives the CAM process, which means engineers defining machining strategies do not need an operational knowledge of off-line programming software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (25 December 2002)
Low-backlash planetary gears offer longer life
Low-backlash planetary gears with higher torsional stiffness and stability offer a longer operational life for the output shaft bearings.
News from Stober Drives (25 December 2002)
Lined valves are trouble free in harsh conditions
The design and manufacture of the entire product range of PFA and FEP lined valves ensures safe, trouble free operation in even the harshest of applications.
News from UK Process Valves (25 December 2002)
X-ray systems maker appoints UK sales manager
X-Tek Systems has appointed Stanley Aylott as its new UK Sales Manager to further strengthen its successful sales operation in the UK.
News from X-Tek Systems (25 December 2002)
State-of-the-art CAD/CAM puts users in the lead
The installation of a suite of state-of-the-art CAD/CAM software has given one of the UK's leading manufacturers of specialist metal and plastics components, a competitive edge.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (24 December 2002)
Sales director appointed in company expansion
Claro Precision Engineering has appointed a new sales director, Mike Lewis, as part of on-going expansion plans is aimed at consolidating the company's leading supplier position.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (24 December 2002)
Milk analyser manufacturing contract awarded
North Yorkshire based Claro Precision Engineering, has just won a further contract for the sole manufacture and assembly of infrared milk analysers.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (24 December 2002)
Independent survey picks highest rated ERP system
An independent survey carried out by a leading research company in the manufacturing IT sector, following CIM2002, named the highest-rated system amongst ERP users throughout UK manufacturing.
News from Information Engineering (24 December 2002)
Patented stator technology gives more power
Brushless servomotors and integrated gearmotors employ patented T-LAMO stator technology to provide 35% to 70% more torque and higher efficiency than conventional servomotors. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (24 December 2002)
Bridge-type VMC offers high speed machining
A bridge-type VMC will meet the increasing demand for high-speed machining, in particular for toolmaking, but also for general production duties especially in aluminium.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (24 December 2002)
Bearings operate cleanly and reliably in vacuum
Bearings for clean environments integrate the latest materials, lubricants and coatings to provide high performance and reliability under demanding super-clean, vacuum conditions. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (24 December 2002)
Time to catch up on 5-axis machining developments
The latest five-axis CNC programming capabilities of CAM software will be the lead presentation at three seminars to be hosted by a leading CNC machine tool company during February.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (24 December 2002)
Orbital welding broadens SS fittings scope
User Application Article The acquisition of an oribital welding system has further strengthened the supply of bespoke high purity stainless steel fittings and systems for the process industry.
News from Orbimatic (24 December 2002)
Compact automatic screwdriver inbtegrates easily
A compact, precise automatic screwdriver is designed for easy, trouble-free integration and its handling and advancing movements are infinitely variable.
News from OKU Automatik (24 December 2002)
Lathes offer maximum flexibility at minimal cost
A 10-station tool post and live tool C-axis milling capability feature CNC lathes with heavy-duty construction offering maximum flexibility at minimal cost.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (24 December 2002)
X-ray systems maker appoints production manager
X-Tek Systems, one of the world's top manufacturer's of real-time microfocus x-ray systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Les Goddard as Production Manager.
News from X-Tek Systems (24 December 2002)
Hysteresis brakes replace friction tension control
User Application Article Hysteresis brakes have eliminated wastage and maintenance downtime by replacing a friction based tension control system used on a large shrink-wrapping machine. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (24 December 2002)
Subcontractor gets 'sole build' contract
After just a year of working with Garwood Monitor Systems, Zirkon has become the sole manufacturer of the Garwood APM Series in an initial first build order worth over GBP 80,000.
News from Zirkon (24 December 2002)
F1 Goes with PowerInspect Married to Krypton
User Application Article A combination of Krypton's Rodym optical co-ordinate measuring system and PowerINSPECT software has been selected by the governing body of Formula One racing for all pre- and post-race car inspection. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 December 2002)
Fork lift truck attachments improve safety
Materials handling will become even safer and easier to perform following the launch of telescopic forks and fork positioners.
News from BandB Attachments (23 December 2002)
Deep groove dry milling transforms rotors, worms
User Application Article An innovative deep groove dry milling machine and a super precision helical grinding machine has transformed the production of precision helical profiles such as rotors and worm gear shafts.
News from Holroyd (23 December 2002)
Stock savings pay for ERP system
User Application Article Stock savings in excess of 30% - around GBP 300,000 - have more than paid for a new computerised manufacturing system installed by a lighting manufacturer.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (23 December 2002)
Heavy duty rotary hammers work in dusty places
7/8in and 1in rotary hammers feature a winding protection grid, which deflects airborne debris from armature windings to increase motor life up to five-fold when working in dusty environments.
News from Metabo (23 December 2002)
CNC Sliding head autos bring in the work
User Application Article CNC sliding head autos win further high-added-value work owing to the complexity of components that may be produced on these modern machines, says an experienced user.
News from Star Micronics GB (23 December 2002)
Robotics design and simulation added to MPM
Tecnomatix Adds Windows-based robotics design and simulation capabilities to its eMPower line of Manufacturing Process Management Solutions.
News from Tecnomatix Technologies (23 December 2002)
Blind SS rivet nut provides tight joint
Of particular interest in clean rooms and food industry the blind SS rivet nut can be used to create a deep reusable thread in sheet materials and provide a tight joint between two sheets.
News from Torque Control (23 December 2002)
Coloured 'O' rings identify gas hose couplings
Gas safety, control, mixing and analysis equipment supplier has introduced coloured 'O' rings for its range of SK100 gas hose couplings to increase safety by making identification easier.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (23 December 2002)
Total number of news releases published during the week: 41
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