News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 February
to Saturday 22 February 2003
Measure, monitor and manage business performance
At CeBIT 2003 in Hannover, Germany, a business performance initiative will help manufacturers measure, monitor, analyze and manage business processes to optimize enterprise-wide operations.
News from SSA Global (21 February 2003)
Centre of Excellence set up for tooling
A centre of excellence for the design and manufacture of tool and workholding systems will probably the largest such centre of its kind in Europe.
News from Crawford Collets (21 February 2003)
Plasma arc profiling system cuts precise parts
Specifically designed for precision plasma applications, a profiling machine combines high productivity, exceptional accuracy and advanced process integration to cut quality parts. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (21 February 2003)
Low cost cutting machine brings extra benefits
Capable of being used as a high speed plasma machine or for single or twin head oxy-fuel cutting, features and benefits normally associated with more expensive cutting machines are offered. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (21 February 2003)
Small batches ground in external/universal grinder
Small to medium-sized workpieces in small production runs can be ground in an external and universal cylindrical grinding machine that offers increased capacity.
News from Studer (21 February 2003)
Internal grinder can have single or dual spindles
The S151 internal cylindrical grinding machine, specified either with a single spindle or dual spindle layout, provides the ideal basis for universal operations.
News from Studer (21 February 2003)
Modular cylindrical grinders eliminate compromise
Suitable to grind one-off or series produced parts, these cylindrical grinding machines' modular design allows customisation without having to make any compromises.
News from Studer (21 February 2003)
Finest contours cut at speed with high precision
A flexible precision laser machine with high dynamic response is believed to be the world's first of its type with high dynamic response for precision 2D and 3D cutting, welding and drilling.
News from Gildemeister (21 February 2003)
Larger portal type M-C offers power and speed
Moving up in machine size, Deckel Maho has introduced a large, modular, portal type, universal CNC machining centre for the five-axis machining of heavy components.
News from Gildemeister (21 February 2003)
Cost-competitiveness and functionality wins out
A leading supplier of injection moulding machines has installed an Internet-capable service management system to manage and control its customer service and machine maintenance operation.
News from Tesseract (21 February 2003)
Getting the best from multi-axis laser machining
User Application Article Getting the most out of multi-axis laser machining systems has been a 30-year quest for job shop owner Ron Sanders who has worked on the most difficult aerospace, power and automotive parts.
News from Prima North America (21 February 2003)
MIG welder built to out-perform the competition
A three phase powered composite industrial MIG welder offers rugged reliability, simple to set controls, positive and powerful wire feeding. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (21 February 2003)
Positional control is now faster and more accurate
Fibre-optic laser encoder, designed for position feedback in many applications, has eliminated performance problems in respect of speed, accuracy and reliability. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (21 February 2003)
Blind rivet nuts are now available in brass
A leading supplier of blind rivet nuts has added brass blind rivets to its range of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium types.
News from Torque Control (21 February 2003)
'Blow your mind' laser speeds proven in practice
User Application Article Sub contractor confirms that those 'blow-your-mind' laser profiling speeds seen at a trade show, work in practice and double output when compared with a two-year old machine. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (21 February 2003)
Low cost VMC offers power without warranty quibble
At GBP 19,999, and believed to be the lowest-cost VMC available on the UK market a 10HP/8000 rpm machine with a 560 x 400 x 500mm working envelope, comes with a 12 month 'no quibble' warranty. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (21 February 2003)
Intelligent Analytical Data Management at Pittcon
CreonLabControl will provide pharmaceutical, chemical and other life science companies with education and hands-on demonstrations at next month's 2003 Pittcon Conference.
News from Creon Lab Control (21 February 2003)
Latest Spider8 Gives Greater Stability
HBM has launched the Spider8-30 system with 600 Hz carrier frequency technology to give high stability and low noise sensitivity for experimental stress analysis. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (21 February 2003)
Load Cell Protected against Rodent Attacks
HBM has introduced its ELC series of hermetically sealed and IP68 protected load cells for the agrarian market. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (21 February 2003)
Interactive Website With Advanced Search Options
Advanced search criteria for over 11,000 reference materials are available online at www.lgcpromochem.com with advanced search facilities and online ordering.
News from LGC (21 February 2003)
Automation Offers Advantages for Titration
Quanto autosampler titration systems are available from Mettler Toledo, allowing testing of a large number of samples quickly, accurately and reliably. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (21 February 2003)
Introductory Course on Good Measurement Practice
Sira introduces a new one day course on calibration, traceability and good measurement practice.
News from Sira (21 February 2003)
Tektronix Delivers Breakthrough Versatility
Simultaneous view of multiple domains is just one of many features found on new analyser at what is said to be an unprecedented price. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix (21 February 2003)
Realistic training aids for fire services
Practical training is the ideal way to give fire officers the experience of dealing effectively and safely with real life casualties.
News from Laerdal Medical (21 February 2003)
High speed labelling head increases machine speeds
User Application Article A high speed labelling head has enabled a manufacturer to increase the speed of its range of paper converting machines.
News from Advanced Labelling Systems (20 February 2003)
Digital encoder and readout improves lock output
User Application Article A digital encoder and readout system has helped a leading UK designer and manufacturer of household and commercial security products to improve production of its new range of multi-point locks. Brochure Available
News from Newall Measurement Systems (20 February 2003)
Graphics provide true engineering-related view
A breakthrough in the graphical representation of machined components enables toolpath characteristics such as surface finish and surface definition to be clearly visible.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (20 February 2003)
Software links ERP to factory automation
An integrated suite of manufacturing management software bridges the gap between Enterprise Resource Planning systems and factory level automation systems.
News from Rockwell Automation (20 February 2003)
Parallel kinematics system to machine tubes
SMT Tricept AB has announced that it has received break-through order from General Motors through its partner PMC Machinery to deliver a Tricept system for machining of steel tubes.
News from SMT Tricept (20 February 2003)
Communication and networking added to DC drive
With its wide range of programmable functions, this DC drive is often used as a systems drive rather than a standalone unit and can communicate with other devices over a plant level network.
News from Sprint Electric (20 February 2003)
Ultrasonic welding now part of moulding service
Ultrasonic welding now supplements the sizable moulding and in-house tool manufacturing facility offering customers optimum economy of manufacture.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (20 February 2003)
SS valve cover hinders vandalism, improves safety
A safety specialist has introduced a stainless steel version of a successful V-Safe valve cover, offering greater safety and security.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (19 February 2003)
Bags lock out accidental reconnection
Swindon Pressings is using Lockout Bags, for enclosing electrical plugs and prevent reconnection, to ensure safety while maintenance is carried out on overhead cranes.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (19 February 2003)
Bags maintain safety on wet mixers
Maintenance workers use Lockout Bags to ensure safety while maintenance is carried out on the wet mixing operation.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (19 February 2003)
Ensuring tooling is returned to the correct box
Different coloured locking-off equipment contained in matching storage cases ensures that each maintenance team's equipment is identifiable, and will be returned to the correct boxes.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (19 February 2003)
Insulated clasp avoids electrical shocks
An electrically insulated version of a clasp for use when locking off electrical equipment provides additional protection against electric shock.
News from Castell Iso-Lok (19 February 2003)
DIN rail-mountable relay monitors motor safety
Motor safety relay is capable of monitoring the back EMF of practically all electrical motor applications to detect whether it is safely at rest or in motion.
News from Castell Safety International (19 February 2003)
Turning large parts without spending a fortune
User Application Article With the prospect of more oil-related projects such as turning large steel parts on the horizon here is how an Ayrshire company decided its choice of another large-capacity CNC lathe.
News from Colchester-Harrison (19 February 2003)
Diecasting technology developments to be presented
Semi-Solid Rheocasting, developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will be one of the papers to be presented at The UK Diecasting Society's Annual Conference and Exhibition.
News from Diecasting Society, The (19 February 2003)
CO2 aid delivers plastics processing savings
Over thirty delegates attended a seminar describing and discussing a convincing range of reasons and uses for carbon dioxide technology in plastics extrus
News from Faraday Plastics (19 February 2003)
Swiss toolholder supplier appoints UK agent
PCM Willen SA, the innovative Swiss based designer and manufacturer of an extensive programme of toolholding and broaching products has appointed Gewefa UK as its primary UK distributor.
News from Gewefa UK (19 February 2003)
Probe wins more machining utilisation on VMC
User Application Article Simply by adding a touch probe to its new vertical machining centre, Rutland Plastics realised almost another seven hours of additional machining time a week. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 February 2003)
Automated data collection improves stock control
An integrated solution for SYSPRO and IMPACT Encore users for the automated data collection of inventory, shipping, delivery, stock and labour movements improves production, inventory control.
News from Information Engineering (19 February 2003)
Engineering consultancy qualifies for three ISOs
Mo Team has become one of the few engineering companies in Europe to have gained all three ISO Standards in recognition of its consultancy and services offered.
News from Mo Team (19 February 2003)
Ultra-thin wire EDM transforms swaging dies
User Application Article With the development of 0.05mm diameter ultra-thin brass wire for wire EDM machines has transformed production of small, swaging-type dies for securing sutures to stainless steel needles.
News from 600 Centre (19 February 2003)
Software link-up ups machining productivity 20%
User Application Article Running two sets of CAD/CAM software has realised a 20% increase in productivity in the mould and diemaker's machining operations in the manufacture of injection mould tooling.
News from Vero International Software (19 February 2003)
Larger form tools expand CNC punch press usage
A larger maximum 'A' dimension enables the use of bigger sizes of forming tools in the XB-L stations on Murata Wiedemann punch presses and include emboss, extrusion, single EKO and coining tools.
News from Wilson Tool International (19 February 2003)
Latest CNC has easiest software yet seen
User Application Article Working in all materials, particularly high-grade stainless steel and aluminium, and in small volumes of often only one-off up to 100, here is why Marcus Allum has steadily invested in CNC.
News from ACI (UK) (19 February 2003)
Air compressor distributor appointed
ABAC has appointed Eastern Compressors to represent both its ABAC and ALUP brands of high-performance air compressors and associated technology.
News from Abac UK (18 February 2003)
Robots boost electronic enclosures output
User Application Article Innovative product design, combined with a flexible welded fabrication automation initiative has resulted in a 10-fold increase in productivity at an electronic enclosures manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (18 February 2003)
Explaining and applying CNC from a practical view
CNC Machining and Programming: An Introduction, Second Edition, provides readers with a practical introduction to computer numerical control such as preparing and proving CNC part programs.
News from American Technical Publishers (18 February 2003)
FIZ Karlsruhe appoints new managing director
FIZ Karlsruhe has announced that from 1st May 2003 its new Managing Director will be Sabine Bruenger-Weilandt to succeed Professor Dr.-Ing. Georg Friedrich Schultheiss who retires end April. Brochure Available
News from FIZ Karlsruhe, STN Europe (18 February 2003)
DIN-rail mounting module offers PC power
Compact and very competitively priced, a controller offers all of the power of a high-performance PC in a DIN-rail mounting module which measures just 100mm x 38mm x 91mm.
News from Hayes Control Systems (18 February 2003)
Insider blows the referee's whistle on fluid power
Insider Secrets to Hydraulics - a book that 'blows the whistle' on the fluid power industry and reveals how to save thousands of dollars on the MRO cost of hyd
News from Hydraulic Supermarket (18 February 2003)
Ultrasonic flowmeter keeps the brew on tap
User Application Article Brewers had no method of verifying existing in-line flowmeters, or measuring pipelines where flow metering was absent until a portable ultrasonic flowmeter was acquired. Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies (18 February 2003)
Non contact probe works in restricted areas
Designed with the smallest possible profile, a 3mm diameter noncontact, capacitance displacement probe is ideal for applications with very small areas.
News from Lion Precision (18 February 2003)
Multihead filling machine removes bottleneck
User Application Article To cope with a 700% growth in output, Highland Manufacturing has invested GBP 80 000 in a Masterfil Multifil filling line for its new 20 000ft2 factory.
News from Masterfil (18 February 2003)
All-electric cylinders ensure durability
An ultra-powerful electric cylinder that can produce a thrust as high as 44kN are robust to ensure durability in high duty cycle applications. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (18 February 2003)
Heat treatment specialist is preferred supplier
Ford as awarded its Preferred Supplier Certification tcompanyo a Tennessee for excellence in heat treating as well as adherence to the highest quality and customer service standards.
News from Paulo Products Company (18 February 2003)
Chain tensioner's spring is completely enclosed
A completely enclosed spring in an automatic chain-tensioning device does not deteriorate through dirt ingress and requires neither adjustment nor maintenance.
News from Rodriguez (UK) (18 February 2003)
Service enables tactile pressure sensor film use
An encasing service enables tactile pressure sensor film to be used where high moisture content, oil, solvents and other contaminants previously posed particular problems.
News from Sensor Products (18 February 2003)
AvestaPolarit acquires quarto plate business
Stainless steel producers ThyssenKrupp Nirosta and AvestaPolarit Oyj signed the agreements under which AvestaPolarit will acquire ThyssenKrupp Nirosta's stainless quarto plate business.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (18 February 2003)
Western world's largest BF celebrates 30 years
In three decades, the western world's largest blast furnace has produced more than 83 million tons of hot metal, which in medium-gauge sheet that corresponds to an area of 2,300 square km.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (18 February 2003)
DaimlerChrysler selects line transport supplier
TMS announced today that DaimlerChrysler AG will use its complete transport technology in the new Assembly Shop at its Tuscaloosa, AL plant for use in the production of the next-generation M-Class.
News from TMS Produktionssysteme (18 February 2003)
Software package covers a whole SME operation
Business software for small and mid market manufacturers, job shops and distributors includes all the functionality needed for accounting, inventory control, job costing and manufacturing.
News from TSG Software and Service (18 February 2003)
Making modifications to hazardous machinery
Machinery with particular hazards classified under Annex IV, Machinery Directive, involves a Notified Body and, at minimum, the submission of the technical file (TF) to the Notified Body.
News from TUV Rheinland UK (18 February 2003)
Shaft seals custom designed for applications
Engineers specify design and materials for each shaft seal according to process chemistry, temperature, etc, and provide technical support for equipment evaluation and seal installation. Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals (18 February 2003)
Renowned Subcontract Facility
Hydrafeed Limited in Milton Keynes is well known for their involvement in the field of Barfeeds but the company also possesses a renowned subcontract capability.
News from Hydrafeed (18 February 2003)
Mcerts Manual Stack Emission Person Accreditation
Sira Certification Service is now accredited by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) to certify personnel carrying out manual stack emission monitoring.
News from Sira (18 February 2003)
Self-Restoring Sensor Adapts to Odd Shapes
A unique hydrocarbon sensor called the WHITEKnight has been introduced by TX Technology.
News from TX Technology Corp (18 February 2003)
High precision robot is fast and flexible
Innovative modular high precision robot designs accommodate production changes and offer high payload and extended reach. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (17 February 2003)
Simulation software proves its worth
User Application Article One of the largest manufacturers of HVAC equipment models, simulates, and validates product designs for data acquisition and rapid prototyping using easy to use and low cost software. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 February 2003)
Upgraded displays have configurable relays
Large digit displays are now equipped with 2 setpoint relays individually configurable with high and low setpoints, trip and reset times, hysteresis (deadband) settings and operating mode.
News from Amalgamated Instrument Co (17 February 2003)
Electronics maker appoints Italian distributor
UK manufacturer Camden Electronics has appointed a new franchised distributor in Italy to handle the company's comprehensive range of enclosures and DIN rail supports.
News from Camden Electronics (17 February 2003)
CADCAM software exported to Russian plants
Delcam secured nearly GBP 200,000 of new business in Russia last year with the assistance of Trade Partners UK, the government organisation that provides export support services for UK companies. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 February 2003)
Linear motor drive increases turning productivity
Turning/milling centres have a linear mot5or drive in the Z-axis, identical synchronous motors for the main- and counter-spindles and fast tool change times to maximise productivity.
News from DMG (UK) (17 February 2003)
Design automation tool speeds up rules assignments
An easy to use design automation tool rules based design tool allows you to quickly capture parameters, create user forms and assign simple rules to drive your assemblies.
News from DriveWorks (17 February 2003)
Electronic descaler keeps moulders efficient
User Application Article Environmentally aware Richco International, has invested in environmentally friendly technology at its UK manufacturing plant to prevent the scaling-up of its 21 injection moulding machines.
News from Environmental Treatment Concepts (17 February 2003)
Seminars promote 5-axis machining for SMEs
Recent developments have made 5-axis machining a realistic option for smaller toolmakers and other subcontractors to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce delivery times.
News from Haas Automation (17 February 2003)
Soluable cutting oil needs minimum maintenance
High quality universal soluble oil for a broad range of machining and grinding applications requires minimal maintenance in even the most demanding fluid management systems.
News from Master Chemical Europe (17 February 2003)
Modest capital outlay acquires welding cell
Automated production welding for a modest capital outlay and on short lead time is now available based on a standard welding cell at the lower end of its an existing arc welding robot range.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (17 February 2003)
Single and multi-point heads speed inspection
A reciprocal marketing agreement brings measurement control units and single or multi-point measuring heads for fast and accurate inspection of machined components. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe (17 February 2003)
On-site rolling stock bearing exchange offered
An on-site bearing exchange service for those operating railway vehicles on cartridge bearings and older spherical bearing axleboxes is now being offered. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (17 February 2003)
Packaging system to speed time to market
An innovative packaging system offers a new generation of controls that integrate motion and logic into one system thereby speeding up time to market.
News from Bosch SIG Pack Systems (17 February 2003)
Wet blasting cleans up extrusions a treat
User Application Article Production trials show that wet blasting gets a much better result than ultrasonic or mechanical brushing preparation systems on extruded profiles, and is safer and more environmentally acceptable.
News from Vapormatt (17 February 2003)
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