News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 March
to Saturday 29 March 2003
Multi-strand blanking line will meet demands
An international metals company is installing an additional multi-strand blanking line in order to help meet increased demand from automotive companies in the UK. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (28 March 2003)
Auto-darkening helmet lens protects welders
A range of welding helmets use the latest auto-darkening lens technology to give full face protection against infrared and ultraviolet radiation during arc welding. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (28 March 2003)
One catalogue covers many electrical test tools
A combined Fluke and Robin Electrical Test Equipment catalogue gives electrical contractors and other professional users easy access to the a wide range of electrical test tools. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (28 March 2003)
Auto-coolant unit optimises cutting performance
An easy to use, automated, retrofitable coolant control system can optimise cutting performance and reduce tooling costs on vertical and horizontal machining centres.
News from Filtration Service Engineering (28 March 2003)
Hollow ceiling anchor fastens hangers in place
For the mechanical and electrical market a hollow-ceiling anchor has been developed specifically for fastening hangers with stud ends into hollow-core concrete beams.
News from Gripple (28 March 2003)
Questionnaire to gauge customers' reactions
As part of its ongoing campaign to assist members raise customer responsiveness, the GTMA has created a customer satisfaction questionnaire which is available at no charge.
News from GTMA (28 March 2003)
GTMA expands membership
Two more companies, Bowers Metrology Group and RP Solutions, have joined the UK's Gauge and Tool Makers Association.
News from GTMA (28 March 2003)
Mill upgrade will allow rolling larger rod sizes
Morgan Construction Company has received an order to upgrade Connecticut Steel Corporation's (CSC) single-strand mill to produce largedr rod sizes.
News from Morgan Construction Company (28 March 2003)
Four adhesives designed for composites bonding
Designed for composites bonding applications, four adhesives products include structural acrylics, a patented high peel strength type and one for laminating dissimilar materials.
News from Bondmaster (28 March 2003)
SAW allow non-contact measurement of torque
Surface Acoustic Waves techniques provide non-contact monitoring of instantaneous rotary torque, allowing accurate modelling of the load changes in virtually any rotating machine. Brochure Available
News from Sensor Technology (28 March 2003)
Textured figerstrips increase HF shielding
Hundreds of raised dimples in EMI/RFI shielding strips provide up to 20dB improvement in attenuation at high frequencies compared with standard products.
News from TBA Electro Conductive Products (28 March 2003)
Motion control and actuator technologies combined
THK UK and Parker-Digiplan are launching a new linear motion solution that combines THK's proven KR actuator system with motion control technology from Parker in a complete packaged product.
News from THK UK (28 March 2003)
Polish automotive lighting plant to be built
Valeo has announced its commitment to strengthening its manufacturing presence in low cost countries close to customers with another new facility planned in Poland.
News from Valeo (28 March 2003)
Use a silicon polymer to measure blind holes
By injecting an easily removable silicon based polymer into blind holes, cavities and thread forms internal measurements can be made without destroying the test piece. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (28 March 2003)
SS fixtures upgrade clean environments
An extended range of stainless steel fixtures offering OEM manufacturers the ability to upgrade equipment for use in clean environments such as those found in the medical and food industries. Brochure Available
News from WDS (28 March 2003)
European sales manager post established
X-Tek Systems, one of the world's leading manufacturers of real-time microfocus X-ray systems has appointed Steve Hursey to the newly created position of European Sales Manager.
News from X-Tek Systems (28 March 2003)
Module enables AC drive to be panel-mounted
A new open chassis drive module enables panel builders and systems integrators to mount a compact, low-voltage AC drive directly into their panels.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (27 March 2003)
Drives integration will bring benefits
The integration of two drives activities are set to benefit engineers by offering a wider range of solutions to their power transmission problems.
News from Brevini (27 March 2003)
Thickness gauge has larger graphics display
Larger graphics display on a coating thickness gauge features a high contrast backlight and is now capable of presenting full on-screen menus to allow even greater flexibility and simplicity.
News from DeFelsko Corporation (27 March 2003)
Switch in to human:machine interface catalogue
Latest ranges of toggle, rocker and slide switches are detailed in a new catalogue that includes optical and mechanical encoders, rotary switches, DIP switches, pushbuttons and keypads. Brochure Available
News from EAO (27 March 2003)
CEO appointed to lead DMG America
Peter Riehle, who possesses an excellent knowledge and wide experience in the machine tool industry, has been appointed chief executive officer of DMG America based in Chicago.
News from Gildemeister (27 March 2003)
5-axis HMC machines aircraft structural parts
Ideal for machining smaller aircraft structural components from aluminium and titanium, a horizontal-spindle, 5-axis machining centre offers high speed, high power spindle technology. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (27 March 2003)
Bearings choice is crucial to machine performance
The pressurised, cost-down nature of global manufacturing today means that bearings employed in modern machines and equipment must perform well at higher speeds and under higher loads. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (27 March 2003)
Annunciator replacement introduced
The Omni30 Annunciator has been designed as a replacement for the obsolete RIS UC30 series products. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (27 March 2003)
Unmanned CNC punching cell operation is reliable
User Application Article Equipment reliability and uptime are paramount for a CNC punch press cell to effectively and successfully operate unmanned throughout the night shift. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (27 March 2003)
Meter/mix/dispense system delivers metered shots
A versatile meter/mix/dispense system, precisely dispenses pourable, two-component reactive resins in pre-determined metered shots or can be operated continuously.
News from Sealant Equipment and Engineering (27 March 2003)
Chief Financial and Operating Officers appointed
ThyssenKrupp Stahl has appointed Juergen Zirnstein as President and Chief Financial Officer and David Walsh as Chief Operating Officer of ThyssenKrupp Steel North America.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (27 March 2003)
US exempts German steel supplier from tariffs
In the ongoing second round of the Section 201 exclusion process, ThyssenKrupp Steel AG has been exempted from substantial safeguard tariffs affecting a total of 88,600 tons of steel.
News from ThyssenKrupp Steel (27 March 2003)
Standards-setting servo installed in 15 minutes
As well as setting new cost/performance standards in all but the highest power sectors a digital servo drive is reckoned to be installable in fifteen minutes. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (27 March 2003)
AMI Semiconductor Certifies with ISO 14001
The AMI Semiconductor (AMIS) manufacturing facility in Oudenaarde, Belgium has achieved ISO 14001 certification.
News from AMI Semiconductor (27 March 2003)
Quality Approval Emphasises Continual Improvement
C and D Technologies' Power Electronics Division has achieved ISO9001:2000 certification for its global manufacturing facilities in the UK, USA and China. Brochure Available
News from Murata Power Solutions (27 March 2003)
Camera System Gives Continuous Product Monitoring
Early detection of defects created by machine drift and material viscosity changes, can improve quality, and significantly reduce costs.
News from Envisage Systems (27 March 2003)
Processor module improves MGCplus communication
HBM has introduced the CP22 computer interface to complement its MGCplus multi-channel data acquisition system by allowing rapid communication from sensors. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (27 March 2003)
Phytochemical Reference Standards Now Available
Over 2500 high purity ChromaDex phytochemical - or herbal - reference standards are now available exclusively from LGC Promochem throughout Europe.
News from LGC (27 March 2003)
Take the Oregon Trail!
Reducing machine design costs whilst increasing versatility and efficiency is a tall order but can be achieved by with Oregon for a full range of PC driven bus-based motion control cards.
News from Micromech (27 March 2003)
Mott Flow Restrictors In Anesthesia Delivery
Mott's sintered metal precision flow restrictors are used in the gas circuitry of anesthesia delivery systems and other critical flow devices.
News from Mott (27 March 2003)
Thermo LabSystems and Thermo Galactic Rename
Thermo LabSystems and Thermo Galactic have announced that the LabSystems and Galactic names and the informatics business of Thermo Electron will trade simply as Thermo Electron Corporation. Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (27 March 2003)
High-accuracy LCR meters
The SRS SR715/720 family of LCR meters, now available in the UK from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments), quickly and accurately measures passive components with as little as 0.05% error.
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (27 March 2003)
ISO9001:2000 As A Stepping Stone for Cope Allman
Cope Allman Plastic Packaging has achieved ISO 9001:2000 accreditation for its Quality Management Systems.
News from Cope Allman Plastic Packaging (27 March 2003)
Website up dates drives systems parts regularly
A web-based service designed for engineers who specify electric motors, drives, generators, motion control and gear products, offers latest specifications and technical information. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (26 March 2003)
DTI gives grant to develop condition monitoring
A manufacturer of low-cost integrated control systems, has received a grant under the DTI's Smart Awards scheme to help fund the development of two new condition-monitoring systems.
News from Controlstar Systems (26 March 2003)
Pick and place a 100g part in 0.6 sec cycle time
Raw Speed coupled with maximum ease of use were the twin driving forces behind the design of a new high speed picker device that can execute a full pick and place cycle in 0.6 seconds. Brochure Available
News from Festo (26 March 2003)
CNC thread grinder has own CMM to speed set-up
To overcome the "the black art" in precision thread grinding set-ups, a highly productive thread grinder has automatic co-ordinate adjustment, wheel dressing and CMM on board.
News from Holroyd (26 March 2003)
Do you just guess the price or really quote?
In many companies, quoting certain jobs has become a real problem, but there is now software that generates accurate quotes in a very fast and simple way.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (26 March 2003)
Website informs on orbital welding processes
Orbimatic have launched a new UK based website to provide UK process engineering companies with a source of information on orbital welding and associated equipment and related subjects.
News from Orbimatic (26 March 2003)
Offline system eases reverse engineering of parts
User Application Article Jaye Engineering has found that by using the latest offline programming system the task of reverse engineering and producing engine and suspension parts has become more straightforward.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (26 March 2003)
Laser welded bracelet wins gold award
User Application Article At the recent prizegiving for the 2003 Craftsmanship and Design Awards, a laser welded 18ct gold bracelet won a Gold award in the Technological Innovation-3D category. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (26 March 2003)
Signs and labels catalogue focuses on safety
The Fire Safety range of equipment is one of the many introductions to a safety signs and labels catalogue that contains over 21,000 product lines in over 500 pages. Brochure Available
News from Signs and Labels (26 March 2003)
Comprehensive fluid management programme drives F1
A comprehensive fluid management programme, including fluids, coolants, neat oils and metallurgical expertise, is improving a Formula 1 car maker's production machining operations. Brochure Available
News from Shell Lubricants (26 March 2003)
Relubricate and extend electric motor life
User Application Article Relubricating electric motor bearings is a low cost way to improve productivity through reduced downtime instead of relying on expensive condition monitoring, says a motor manufacturer.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (26 March 2003)
ProXwedge Advanced Auto-ID Solution
Epic Data Releases ProXwedge Advanced Auto-ID Solution
News from Epic Data International (26 March 2003)
AC drives reduce CO2 cunsumption, save costs
User Application Article Three AC drives are saving GBP 15,000 per annum off the electricity bill of specialist flooring manufacturer by saving over 220 tonnes of CO2 in the process, every year.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (25 March 2003)
Advanced Component Mounters ordered
Assembleon has received an order from Renishaw plc for two Advanced Component Mounters for installation on production lines in Gloucestershire, UK.
News from Assembléon (25 March 2003)
SMART grant to boost toolholder developments
A DTI SMART grant will boost research into the interchangeability of parts between toolholders, flexible fixturing and ease of manufacture for a high quality, competitively priced product.
News from Craftsman Tools (25 March 2003)
Tapping paste smells led to H and S concerns
User Application Article Conventional tapping pastes produced pungent smells during machining operations, which is why a fabricator changed over to a more environmentally-friendly synthetic tapping paste.
News from Castrol UK (25 March 2003)
Ease of use figured in 3D design software choice
User Application Article Ease of use was the most distinguishing factor in the choice of a 3D design package for conveyor systems. Other aspects included overall quality and available add on tools.
News from DriveWorks (25 March 2003)
Process technologies drive trim coatings growth
Novel coatings application technologies are set to expand the European automotive interior coatings market by generating significant opportunities for premium priced, high-performance products.
News from Frost and Sullivan (25 March 2003)
Water jet cutting exertise offered
User Application Article Offering over 50 years' experience in developing waterjet cutting equipment, Ingersoll-Rand is able to offer help on any cutting application.
News from Ingersoll-Rand (25 March 2003)
Transmission check valve simplifies assembly
User Application Article By unifying rubber and plastic moulding and assembly, critical checks and tests are performed at the moulding press where any non-compliance issue is immediately identified and corrected.
News from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (25 March 2003)
Automotive OEM widens lean manufacturing concept
User Application Article Consultants worked with Ford to carry out a full materials handling audit of their non-production stores and were able to put forward a comprehensive proposal for an automated solution.
News from Kardex Systems (25 March 2003)
Cut and punch CAD/CAM has management functions
In a desire to offer latest-generation solutions for the sheet metal-working world, a fully modernised star system for cut and punch CAD/CAM includes management.
News from Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions (25 March 2003)
Economical former assembles Bliss boxes rapidly
Equipped with three hoppers that are loadable from floor level, an economically-three-piece Bliss former rapidly assembles u to 35 high strength corrugated Bliss boxes/min and save cost.
News from Moen Industries (25 March 2003)
Free guide covers programmable safety systems
To reflect the growing importance of electrical, electronic, and programmable electronic safety-related systems, and IEC 61508, a free Guide to Programmable Safety Systems is available.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (25 March 2003)
Aggressive M-C to test metal removal rates theory
User Application Article A joint technology agreement will explore the theory that the more aggressively metal is removed, so tool life will be improved along with productivity and component quality.
News from StarragHeckert UK (25 March 2003)
Dynamic balancing equipment is extremely precise
A new generation of component dynamic balancing equipment provides extreme accuracy, repeatability and speed of operation. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing (25 March 2003)
Minimising non-cutting times hold down costs
User Application Article A machining centre's ability to minimise non-cutting times and hence maximise productivity, helped to keep down unit manufacturing cost and allow competitive subcontract prices.
News from Yuasa Warwick Machinery (25 March 2003)
Plasma cutting of 75mm and 88mm thick SS plates
User Application Article 'Petals' to form welded thick section, large dia stainless steel dished ends were plasma-arc cut, producing edges entirely dross-free, while chilled water extended nozzle life by 600%.
News from Arcraft Plasma Equipments (I) Pvt (24 March 2003)
Free catalogue covers ASTM International Standards
A free catalogue features the 2003 Annual Book of ASTM International Standards for materials, products, systems, and services in over 130 varied industry areas.
News from American Technical Publishers (24 March 2003)
Goniometer stage makes precise angular motions
For precision applications needing small, angular motions, a goniometer stage enables extremely accurate angular alignment of for example optical components such as fibre couplings and arrays. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (24 March 2003)
Crawford Collets appoints managing director
Peter Simms, who has been general manager/managing director of Pratt Burnerd for the past five years, has been appointed as the new general manager/managing director of Crawford Collets.
News from Crawford Collets (24 March 2003)
Accelerating the "Factory of the Future"
Latest developments in five-axis, high-speed and knowledge-based machining will be given at the WESTEC Conference, "Manufacturing Technology: Accelerating the Factory of the Future". Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 March 2003)
Waterblast products match industry pressure rates
Dunlop Hiflex has consolidated its extensive waterblast product range to offer a simple, no-nonsense solution matching generic industry pressure ratings.
News from Dunlop Hiflex Fluidpower (24 March 2003)
Deburring plastics gears and turbocharger wheels
Four-page product newsletter from one of Europe's leading manufacturers of blast finishing and industrial washing equipment highlights deburring, for plastics gears and turbocharger wheels. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (24 March 2003)
Heller UK provides back-up for French sister
Heller Machine Tools is now providing the customer support and application engineering activities for its sister company, Heller France. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (24 March 2003)
Controls suppliers see end of recession in sight
A February 2003 survey by Drives and Controls, the prominent industrial trade show, suggests that the end of the UK manufacturing recession is in sight and that only 17% could see no end to it.
News from High Point Exhibitions (24 March 2003)
UK's largest turnkey CMM order placed
Land Rover has ordered a turnkey facility comprising 14 car body co-ordinate measuring machines from LK and is believed to be the largest CMM order ever placed in the UK.
News from LK (24 March 2003)
Voltammetry speeds up plating bath analysis
User Application Article Careful control of the plating bath chemistry is essential for modern plating processes and voltammetry today represents a refined, clean, simple technique for analysing plating baths. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 March 2003)
Ethernet solutions designed for industrial use
Industrial Ethernet items designed for PLC/SCADA system integrators include redundant managed switches, unmanaged switches, industrial media converters, and industrial DIN-Rail power supplies
News from Moxa Technologies (24 March 2003)
Off-line programming sales increase in China
Two new Pathtrace Engineering Systems sales operations in China and Japan are predicted to contribute over GBP 1 million to the company's sales of EdgeCAM off-line programming software.
News from Pathtrace Engineering Systems (24 March 2003)
Developing brand affinity with the workforce
Simply putting on smart, branded work clothes can focus and consolidate an employee's belonging and loyalty to their company, according to Michael Conway, Managing Director of Quayside Clothing.
News from Quayside Group (24 March 2003)
Irish distributor for CMMs appointed
Rathnew Scientific is now the distributor in Ireland for Aberlink Co-ordinate Measuring Machines and also Delcam's PowerINSPECT CAD based inspection software.
News from Rathnew Scientific (24 March 2003)
Load bank simplifies equipment testing
Designed for testing equipment under load, a new variable resistor load bank has fixed stages connected in parallel and switched in, with an adjustable stage for fine trimming. Brochure Available
News from REO (UK) (24 March 2003)
Joint venture will benefit automation engineers
Engineers in Europe benefit from a new service thanks to the formation of a joint venture company between Yaskawa and Omron Europe.
News from Yaskawa Electric Europe (24 March 2003)
Milling head solved ID bearing slot problem
User Application Article Horizontal machining centres posed a problem when trying to access the inner diameter of some products to mill axial lubrication slots, but a special 180 deg milling head did the job.
News from CTL Centreline (24 March 2003)
Modular Ion Chromatography anion system
The MIC-2 Advanced Modular Ion Chromatography anion system from Metrohm with chemical suppression is ideal for Quality Assurance and Quality Control Labs. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (24 March 2003)
Capacity, Compact Form Ideal for High-end Servers
SimpleTech, a leading provider of Flash-based storage and custom and standard memory solutions, is marketing the 4GB DDR memory module, which incorporates the company's patented IC Tower stacking tech
News from Simpletech Europe (24 March 2003)
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