News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 April
to Saturday 12 April 2003
AutoVue supports AutoCAD 2004
Cimmetry Systems has announced that AutoVue supports AutoCAD 2004 and is available immediately.
News from Cimmetry Systems (11 April 2003)
Colchester Southern Technical Centre opened
The opening of the Colchester Sales Southern Technical Centre at RK International brings together representative products from the Colchester Lathe turning range.
News from Colchester-Harrison (11 April 2003)
Fluid formulated for machining magnesium
Water soluble cutting fluid is specially formulated for machining magnesium alloys and prevents the magnesium from breaking down the mixed fluid during machining.
News from Castrol UK (11 April 2003)
Chinese car plant adopts Delcam software
A combination of powerful functionality and excellent technical support has resulted in Delcam's Power Solution CADCAM software being adopted at China's First Auto Works. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 April 2003)
Charger extends forklift battery life ten times
Compact battery charger for forklift trucks charges batteries in the fastest possible time and also extends battery life by a factor of 10 or more.
News from Datek (11 April 2003)
Metering pump is cost=effective
A cost-effective, single piston design OEM pump accurately meters fluids at flowrates up to 50 ml/min.
News from Encynova International (11 April 2003)
MMA welding guide includes easy to use unit
Latest guide features a range of manual metal arc welding equipment and remote controllers, including a light and easy to use welding inverter for general repair and light MMA fabrication. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (11 April 2003)
Robust unit makes high quality submerged arc welds
An extremely robust and long-lasting unit is designed for cost-effectively producing high quality submerged arc welds on a variety of substrates. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (11 April 2003)
Easy to use tool sharpens TIG tungsten electrodes
Guaranteed to produce a sharp and centred tip on a tungsten electrode every time, a compact and portable tool is very easy to use. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (11 April 2003)
Guide details range of 12 TIG welding units
Offering touch-start for TIG work or automatic hot start for MMA welding a lightweight welder is one of 12 TIG units included in a guide. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (11 April 2003)
Heavy duty MIG units' performance optimised
Flexible heavy-duty MIG welding units feature easier optimised settings to give superb welding performance and characteristics with mixed gases and C02. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (11 April 2003)
Contribute to a UK toolmaking database
As part of its initiative to raise the profile of toolmakers, the GTMA, with the support of the DTI and the com-met 2005 project, is compiling the first ever fully comprehensive toolmaker database.
News from GTMA (11 April 2003)
Operator interfaces are flexible and convenient
Providing effective, flexible and convenient operator interfaces for control systems of all sizes and levels of complexity is now easier than ever says a control systems company.
News from Hayes Control Systems (11 April 2003)
Barreling machines deburr, de-scale and polish
Barreling machines offer a mass deburring system for components, with results that vary from de-scaling and deburring through to high polish surface finishes.
News from Hydrafeed (11 April 2003)
Compact directional valve operates in two modes
A compact directional valve can operate as two independent valves in a single body, or in conjunction with its RPS manifold can handle different pressures simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (11 April 2003)
Integrated controllers solve two problems
Integrated controllers combine fully configurable I/O, motion control, and HMI support with direct device-to enterprise connectivity in a compact DIN rail-mountable package. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (11 April 2003)
Production management website launched
The IPPSA Team launced its website http://www.ippsa.org that includes details on production technology and management seminars.
News from IPPSA (11 April 2003)
Take time to modernise the cranes
Recent world events may have slowed down some capital projects for the time being, but Konecranes UK has seen a dramatic upturn in its crane modernisation and refurbishment work
News from Konecranes (UK) (11 April 2003)
Heated rodless cylinder works at low temperatures
As part of ongoing rodless cylinder development a novel heated cylinder operates effectively at temperatures as low as -40 deg C.
News from KV (11 April 2003)
CNC punch press tooling forms hinge knuckles
Punch press tooling forms hinge knuckles on fabricated metal enclosures and similar products with CNC precision and eliminates the need for separate hinge components and their assembly. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (11 April 2003)
Sliding head auto uses three tools at once
The added versatility of adding two further axes to a CNC sliding head automatic lathe allows the use of three-tool simultaneous machining on parts up to 16mm diameter. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (11 April 2003)
Battery back-up defeats mains power failure
The addition of a new battery back-up block to a modular power supply range means that it is now easy to assemble compact and cost-effective 24V DC power supplies that operate even when power fails. Brochure Available
News from Omron Electronics (11 April 2003)
Manufacturing Excellence Awards finalist selected
Following a tough selection process, NCR Self Service Operations Dundee is a finalist in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers' prestigious Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2003.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (11 April 2003)
Half size variable speed drive performs highly
An easy to use variable speed drive provides high-performance speed and torque regulation yet is only half the size of similar products.
News from Rockwell Automation (11 April 2003)
Machine tool growth recorded in South Africa
600 Group, the UK's largest machine tool company, reports significant growth at its South African subsidiary, 600SA.
News from 600 Group (11 April 2003)
VMCs replace turret millers, up competitiveness
User Application Article Three VMCs have cut production cycles that previously took hours on CNC turret mills to a matter of minutes and improved a manufacturer's competitiveness.
News from 600 Centre (11 April 2003)
Rapid tooling and production services offered
Single-source project management supplier of rapid tooling and production services specialises in the design, prototyping and production of low- and high-volume plastics parts.
News from Springer Rapid Industries (11 April 2003)
Swedish Steel Prize ceremony planned
For the fifth consecutive year, the Swedish Steel Prize - the international industry accolade for design and product development - is being awarded.
News from SSAB Tunnplat (11 April 2003)
Blow moulding and extrusion services offered
Toolcraft Plastics of Swindon have recently extended their existing toolmaking, injection moulding and vacuum forming facilities with blow moulding and extrusion facilities.
News from Toolcraft Plastics (Swindon) (11 April 2003)
Modular label applicator system offers versatility
Modular label applicator system offers complete versatility for fast-moving sectors such as personal care or food and drink.
News from Weber Marking Systems (11 April 2003)
Cable manufacturing turntable order completed
Kvaerner Markham has completed an order for the design, build and installation of a series of Storage and Degassing Turntables for Europe's biggest manufacturer of power cables, Pirelli.
News from DavyMarkham (11 April 2003)
Manual shows how to save energy
An energy efficiency manual provides proven methods for improving energy efficiency and reducing factory and utility costs.
News from American Technical Publishers (10 April 2003)
Keeping abreast of automation developments
Fast moving trends in industrial and process automation demand constant updating of engineers' knowledge, provided by regular seminars and training courses.
News from ATS Control Products (10 April 2003)
Brushless AC servo drives can run faster
Space vector modulation used in single axis drives allows users to run servo motors at around 15% higher speeds. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (10 April 2003)
Alloy bushes perform better than steel
User Application Article To solve a recurring problem with steel sleeve bushes on continuous mining machines, Joy Manufacturing has switched to a novel alloy. Since then, there been no failures, says the company.
News from Brush Wellman (10 April 2003)
Punch press tool self-locks sheet metal joints
Punch press tool forms a self-locking joint at the edge of sheet metal components as part of the CNC machining cycle.
News from Burrhart Machinery (10 April 2003)
Calibration management software ousts file cards
User Application Article Calibration management software for an Airbus wing manufacturing and assembly plant replaced large, manual, card-based filing system and has increased the throughput of gauges for recalibration.
News from Cimworks UK (10 April 2003)
Steelmaker invests in future joining technology
Steelmaker commissions 2m laser welding and brazing research and development facility for studying the next generation of automotive laser welding and brazing techniques. Brochure Available
News from Corus Group (Automotive) (10 April 2003)
Five-sides machining of metal components on ice
Ice chucks have many advantages, and the most important is that a cutter can gain access to all sides of a component, eleminating the need to rotate a part in order to machine all faces.
News from Cryotech (10 April 2003)
GoJobsite recognised as an Investor in People
GoJobsite.co.uk has been recognised as an Investor in People organisation after achieving the Standard on March 6th, 2003.
News from Jobsite (10 April 2003)
One blast cleaning system replaces three manuals
A major French manufacturer of carbide and polycrystal inserts has dramatically improved its productivity by installing one blast system, that has replaced three manual blast cabinets. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (10 April 2003)
Bar feed maker offers subcontract machining
Perhaps better known for its bar feeders for CNC lathes, a manufacturer also offers an extensive subcontract machining facility.
News from Hydrafeed (10 April 2003)
Milling cutters offer faster metal removal rates
Featuring ultra-compact cartridges, these milling cutters offer faster metal removal rates, reduced carbide insert costs and improved versatility.
News from Max-Cut Tools (10 April 2003)
High load composite fastener is robost
A new type of fastener is designed to be used where anchor points are required in reliable high-load applications.
News from Rotaloc (Europe) (10 April 2003)
Verification scanner ousts assembly errors
Part Selection and Verification Scanner is specifically designed for monitoring bins in sequential assembly applications and help eliminate part selection errors.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (10 April 2003)
Mould and die software supplier ups turnover 17%
Mould and die and press tool CAD/CAM software supplier has reported another year of significant growth with turnover increased by an impressive 17%.
News from Vero International Software (10 April 2003)
System solved varied connector packaging problem
User Application Article An automated print and pack system solved the problem of packaging and labelling a wide range of connectors in different sizes, singly and in kits, and in widely varying runs. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems ( 9 April 2003)
Copper alloy can replace problematic bushings
User Application Article A spinodal alloy of copper can replace problematic bushings that have previously been made from aluminium bronze or steel, such as kingpin bushes in large dump trucks for open cast mining.
News from Brush Wellman ( 9 April 2003)
Geared motors are dust tight and hose proof
A combination of spur-geared, flat-geared, bevel-geared and worm-geared motors with an integrated frequency converter mounted directly to the motor are dust tight and hose-proof.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 9 April 2003)
Bar code reader manufacturer gains Rating 1
Dun and Bradstreet has assigned bar code reading systems manufacturer Datalogic a Rating 1 - minimum level of risk / high level of reliability. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 9 April 2003)
Microsteeping drives replace clutch and brake
High performance microstepping drives feature start and stop inputs making them an ideal low maintenance alternative to conventional clutch/brake solutions.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd ( 9 April 2003)
Three new optical power meters introduced
High-performance optical power meters housed inside the an intelligent test system, is now available with different detector sizes.
News from Exfo Electro-Optical Engineering ( 9 April 2003)
HVE company expands in Germany
Gripple, world-leading innovators in hanging mechanical, electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, has established a dedicated sales team for Germany.
News from Gripple ( 9 April 2003)
Significant improvements made to shape performance
An audit set the benchmark of current mill performance and evaluated the impact of potential upgraded instrumentation and provided diagnosis and correction of specific flatness problems.
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 9 April 2003)
Providing a new tier of real-time data acquisition
Software provides unparalleled scalability, integration and architectural freedom to become the much-needed platform on which users can evolve today's industrial applications.
News from Invensys ( 9 April 2003)
Software tips help create testing expertise
Materials testing specialist offers useful operator notes on ways to get the most out of its new materials testing control software.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 9 April 2003)
Conveyors offer superior strength and capacity
Slat chain conveyor uses standard plastics or steel slat chain in a construction based on a 100X50mm solid profile giving superior strength and capacity when compared with other systems.
News from MK Profile Systems ( 9 April 2003)
Divisional manager appointed for UK systems
Moeller Electric has appointed David Cooper as divisional manager of its UK Systems Division and will be responsible for the Moeller switchgear and Barduct busbar product ranges.
News from Moeller Electric ( 9 April 2003)
Machining grade polymers are bearing grade
To provide product and design engineers with machining grade polymer materials having optimum levels of performance two bearing-grade polymer stock shapes have been made available.
News from Quadrant EPP ( 9 April 2003)
Pressure test unit to qualify flowmeters
Because of its serious commitment to the Pressure Equipment Directive Torbar Flowmeters has installed a purpose-built Hydraton pressure test unit.
News from Torbar Flowmeters ( 9 April 2003)
IBM and IDBS Form Global Strategic Alliance
IBM and IDBS, a leading provider of data management, analysis and decision-making software for drug discovery, today announced a global strategic alliance.
News from IDBS ( 9 April 2003)
Lord Sainsbury Recognises NWML's Quality Standard
NWML, (The National Weights and Measures Laboratory) an executive agency of the DTI, is one of two DTI agencies to achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification; the other being the Patent Office.
News from National Weights and Measures Laboratory ( 9 April 2003)
Sira Sponsors Hazard Ex In The Regions
Sira Test and Certification, the leading UK notified body in the field of equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, has sponsored the IML HazardEx in the Regions roadshows for 2003.
News from Sira ( 9 April 2003)
Ultrasonic Scientific Inc, Goes Live In 2003
The world innovator in ultrasonic analysis Ultrasonic Scientific follows the launch of its award-winning instrument with the opening of its first office in the USA.
News from Ultrasonic Scientific ( 9 April 2003)
Second Edition Of Metrology Web-Citation-Index
Now available is the second edition of the metrology web-citation-index and ranking.
News from VisionFactory/GlobalQualityServices ( 9 April 2003)
Autovue Now Supports Autocad 2004
Cimmetry is first-to-market with support for the 2004 DWG format.
News from Cimmetry Systems ( 9 April 2003)
Land Rover orders 186 industrial robots
ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, has won an order with Ford's Premier Automotive Group to supply 186 industrial robots to Land Rover. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 8 April 2003)
High torque delivered without damaging shafts
Heavy duty stepper motor for high torque applications in industrial machinery avoids damage to shafts or flanges in high torque industrial applications, such as packaging or machine tools.
News from Astrosyn International Technology ( 8 April 2003)
Northern Irish dealer appointed for compressors
County Down based Hillsboro Pneumatics has been awarded the dealership for Boge Compressors' comprehensive range of air compressors and compressed air equipment for Northern Ireland. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors ( 8 April 2003)
Peronalisation of safety info boards strike home
To maximise the impact of safety warnings when personnel are working on dangerous machinery, a line of highly visible safety information boards featuring embedded photographs.
News from Castell Iso-Lok ( 8 April 2003)
Why one should specify zinc-free hydraulic oils
User Application Article Steve Travell, a technical services adviser for Castrol Industrial, examines the compelling reasons why hydraulic engineers should specify zinc-free hydraulic oils.
News from Castrol UK ( 8 April 2003)
Powerful power recorder checks motors and systems
A powerful portable single and three phase electrical power recorder monitors loads from single motors up to entire facilities, and provide real time oscilloscopes and reporting on a PC. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 8 April 2003)
Water jet speeds shaped blank development
User Application Article The acquisition of a water jet cutting machine has given a press tool maker its biggest advance in reducing lead times in recent years.
News from Ingersoll-Rand ( 8 April 2003)
System ups quality, reduces waste
User Application Article Efficient procurement, design, configuration and testing of a system solution improved batch consistency, quality standards and reduces waste levels for a paints products manufacturer.
News from Industrial Technology Systems (ITS) ( 8 April 2003)
Eight high speed VMC variants satisfy markets
Eight model variants over the two machine sizes provide high speed VMCs with an extremely comprehensive range of specifications to satisfy each market niche.
News from New Century Machinery ( 8 April 2003)
Coatings tested for large magnesium diecast dashes
User Application Article Coatings are being tested to insulate 20lb weight thin-wall magnesium diecast front dash panels for a sports car, believed to be one of the largest yet of such diecastings used in passenger cars.
News from Poeton Industries ( 8 April 2003)
Semi-automatic system improves wheel balance
Semi-automatic grinding wheel balancing system brings the benefits of accurate grinding wheel balancing to applications that do not demand the speed or accuracy of an automatic system. Brochure Available
News from Schmitt Europe ( 8 April 2003)
Analysers offer a broad testing window for film
User Application Article Analysers offer a broad testing window with the oxygen permeability of a film sample able to be measured across a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.
News from Systech Instruments ( 8 April 2003)
High performance seals improve bearing performance
A Hammer Seal Lip seal concept provides better overall bearing performance, longer service life and lower energy consumption in many applications. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 8 April 2003)
Lead-free legislation to change PCB appearance
Lead-free legislation is changing the face of electronics manufacturing and solder techniques are altering the look of the physical appearance and the defects that can occur in PCB's. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering ( 8 April 2003)
Bettering supply chain planning and control
A software company will use the Engineering 2003 exhibition to launch products for better supply chain planning, monitoring and control and integrate design and manaufacturing management.
News from Infor ( 8 April 2003)
Data Analysis Software Bundled To Save Money
Fluke has introduced a new kit comprising its top-of-the-range true-rms digital multimeter and powerful software designed to log, store and analyse data. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 8 April 2003)
Regulatory Atlas - Overview of Biotechnology
The new Biotechnology Regulatory Atlas - compiled by LGC for the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - guides SMEs and start-up companies on effective compliance strategies.
News from LGC ( 8 April 2003)
VXI Acquires Mechanical Data Acquisition Products
Agilent Technologies and VXI Technology announced an agreement for VXI Technology to acquire Agilent's mechanical data acquisition product segment within its test and measurement business.
News from M+P International ( 8 April 2003)
Vice President of Worldwide Manufacturing Hired
Tektronix has announced that Amad Doratotaj has joined the market-leading test, measurement, and monitoring company as the new Vice President of Worldwide Manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from Tektronix ( 8 April 2003)
Welding processes tuned 'off-line'
A powerful software tool that gives robot welding engineers full 'off-line' control of the MIG/MAG process provides efficient 'off-line' welding process tuning to predict a wide range of results. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 7 April 2003)
Compact geared drives are also intelligent
Intelligent, compact drives feature spur-geared, flat-geared, bevel-geared and worm-geared motors with an integrated frequency converter mounted directly to the motor.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 7 April 2003)
Electrode design software programs EDM control
By providing a direct link to Agievision control EDM electrode design software directly programs the control and makes the process faster and less prone to error. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 7 April 2003)
Cutting and profiling machines improve quality
Around oxy-fuel, plasma, laser and water jet cutting, a range of machines deliver better cut quality, higher cutting speeds, lower operating costs and automation systems integration. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 7 April 2003)
Stepper system catalogue data navigated easily
Catalogues that are essential for engineers who need to select and configure stepper systems are simple to navigate, providing a broad mix of detailed technical drawings, graphics and data. Brochure Available
News from EAO ( 7 April 2003)
Check out who is among top employers
JimFinder deals with vacancies from top names in manufacturing and engineering.
News from Jimfinder.com ( 7 April 2003)
HART network interface module connects 30 devices
A HART network interface module allows the connection of up to 30 Hart enabled devices to it, making it ideal for the data acquisition environment. Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) ( 7 April 2003)
Orbital welder produces the welding procedures
An automatic Procedure Generation facility in an orbital welder calculates welding parameters and the operator simply inputs them and then all welding parameters are entered into the procedure.
News from Orbimatic ( 7 April 2003)
When the pace gets too hot, keep it cool!
Ideal for combating excessive heat, a powerful unit, requires only mains electricity and water to cool areas up to 1500ft2 in workshops, foundries, industrial units and factory production lines.
News from Scott Products ( 7 April 2003)
Large-sized laser sintering capacity offered
User Application Article What may be the world's largest laser sintering machine is now fully installed and operational at a UK-based rapid prototyping facility.
News from 3T RPD ( 7 April 2003)
Automotive research centre gains new member
The Premier Automotive Group has become a partner in the University of Warwick's new GBP 70 million International Automotive Research Centre.
News from Warwick Manufacturing Group ( 7 April 2003)
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