News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 8 July
to Saturday 14 July 2007
CNC technology for higher productivity
Fanuc demonstrates equipment suitable for quick, precise and extremely reliable control of CNC machines Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (13 July 2007)
Positive rake inserts for turning tools
WNT (UK) extends range of Plusline turning inserts with a series of positive rake inserts. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (13 July 2007)
Europe's laser cutting market grows steadily
Users of CNC laser cutting and profiling machines are seeking more automation - a trend which has lead to demands for more laser system reliability and flexibility, said a recent report.
News from Frost and Sullivan (13 July 2007)
Engineering company gains ISO 14001
Manufacturer of all-electric tube bending machine tools, Unison, has gained the the ISO 14001 standard for its Environmental Management System.
News from Unison (13 July 2007)
Wind turbines demand larger CNC machine tools
Concern over global warming and declining fossil fuels resources have caused a growth in wind turbine generator manufacture - and more demand for larger machine tools.
News from Leader CNC (13 July 2007)
Machine replaces manual aircraft panel inspection
User Application Article A machine that checks the profile and hole positions in sheet aluminium components to within +/-25 microns has replaced the slow and inaccurate inspection of flat components visually in foil lofts. Brochure Available
News from Press and Shear Machinery (13 July 2007)
UV cure adhesives bond difficult materials
High performance structural UV curing adhesives will bond difficult substrates such as glass, plastics and dissimilar metals in seconds without causing environmental and safety hazards.
News from ITW Devcon (13 July 2007)
Light robot arm speeds packaging
A range of automated packaging machines are now equipped with a lightweight robot arm, which is much lighter than on older machines and shortens packaging cycle times.
News from Schubert UK Ltd (13 July 2007)
CAM speeds up, simplifies NC programming
CAM software, equipped with an interface that interface combines geometry, analysis, machining and verification, is designed to simplify and speed up NC programming.
News from Sescoi International (13 July 2007)
Coated carbide machines hardened steels
Solid coated carbide cutters are designed for the high speed machining of hardened steels of hardness up to HRc 70 as well as cast irons.
News from Sano Tools/Chiltern Tooling (13 July 2007)
Water jet cutting gains new software
Manufacturer of CNC water jet cutting machines, Omax, will add the JETCAM's Expert CADCAM automatic nesting software to its existing range of software packages.
News from Jetcam International (13 July 2007)
Y-axis on turning centre raises competitiveness
User Application Article A model kit maker wanted a mill-turn centre with a Y-axis to be more competitive by using the flexibility and capability to do as many machining applications as possible in one set-up. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (13 July 2007)
EDM purchases expand mould and die scope
User Application Article Potteries mould and die company has purchased a wire EDM and tan EDM hole driller to expand into the automotive, aerospace and advanced ceramics sectors.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (13 July 2007)
Autodesk certifies turn-mill CAM
Autodesk Inventor Certified Applications Program has certified Delcam's PartMaker CAM software for mill-turn and Swiss-type lathes for use with Inventor 2008 solid modelling design system. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 July 2007)
Profile milling cutters offer unifom quality
Profile milling cutters use logarithmic relief grinding to guarantee a uniform cut quality and identical profile even in case of multiple regrinding.
News from Mikron Tool SA Agno (13 July 2007)
Smoother bearings for heavier loads
High performance materials in SKF's bearings provide improved levels of control Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (13 July 2007)
ETO manufacturers enjoy increased ERP performance
Effective use of the latest proven technologies is critical for Enterprise Business Software (ERP).
News from Visibility (13 July 2007)
Vision technology for tool tracking
User Application Article Castle Precision Engineering install vision systems throughout its Glasgow site to track tooling and monitor machining
News from Absolute Vision (13 July 2007)
Precise control servo motors
High performance servo motors for machine builders
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (13 July 2007)
Data logging and reporting from Schneider
Schneider Electric has released Vijeo Citect SCADA, one of the first fruits of Schneider Electric's purchase of Citect in 2006.
News from Schneider Electric (13 July 2007)
Single CAM system to drive over 20 machines
User Application Article Lozier achieves improved programming efficiency across a range of CNC machines with Jetcam
News from Jetcam International (13 July 2007)
CAM system from PTC for precision machining
Pro/Toolmaker enables companies to reduce scrap costs, increase product quality, decrease production time, and deliver products to market faster
News from PTC, Parametric Technology (UK) (13 July 2007)
High resolutions programmable encoders
High positional resolution of programmable encoders enables high precision real time platform performance. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (13 July 2007)
Laser makes high contrast marking on plastics
Subcontacting laser marking service has recently acquired another system to give better detail on all materials and faster, higher contrast marking on thermoplastics.
News from ES Technology (12 July 2007)
Korean machine tool firm aims to lead
Korean machine tool group, aiming to become a world leader, has acquired Doosan Mechatech and will continue to develop machining centres and multi-tasking machines.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (12 July 2007)
Autodesk certifies ESPIRIT CAM software
Autodesk Inventor Certified Application Program for Autodesk Inventor 2008AM has certified DP Technology's ESPRIT 2007 software. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (12 July 2007)
Italian machine tool producers break records
According to UCIMU, the Italian machine tool and poduction equipment industry output during 2006 had increased by 15.9%, compared with 2005, reaching EUR 4,992 million.
News from UCIMU (12 July 2007)
HP intensifier halves water jet running costs
User Application Article A UK subcontract materials water jet cutting and profiling firm said that one of the major advantages of a high-pressure intensifier is that it virtually halves the running costs.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (12 July 2007)
Compact TIG torches weld in tight spaces
Reaching into tight corners to complete welds is not always easy with TIG, but more compact torches - some with a flexible head - solve the problem. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (12 July 2007)
One scanner makes BLISK measurments fast
User Application Article Machining a BLISK is one thing, but measuring it afterwards is awkward, but a UK gas turbine maker now scans them using one scanner instead of a number of CMMs.
News from NVision (12 July 2007)
Automated CNC laser profiling releases skills
User Application Article A subcontract sheet metal working company raised its turnover 40% in 12 months and saught a CNC laser cutting and profiling cell to raise capacity and redeploy skilled labour. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (12 July 2007)
Machining centres speed subcontract throughput
User Application Article A 5-axis machining centre installed at a subcontract machine shop reduced cycle times 25-30%, encouraging the company to oder more machining centres from the same supplier.
News from DMG (UK) (12 July 2007)
New Spectrum and regulatory database features
New features are now available on the WiMAX Forum Spectrum and Regulatory Database
News from WiMAX (12 July 2007)
Delcam CAM development team largest in the field
CIMdata Market assessment indicates that Delcam has most extensive software development team in the CAM industry Brochure Available
News from Delcam (12 July 2007)
Milling provides high growth for tooling firm
Milling tools represent more than two thirds of the turnover of Kennametal, which is continuing to grow strongly.
News from Kennametal UK (12 July 2007)
High capacity, mobile screw elevator
Small footprint screw elevator, ideal for bulk material transfer in manufacturing industry, can be linked directly to a truck.
News from Ajax Equipment (12 July 2007)
Software simplifies e-scheduling
User Application Article An easy requirement planning system has been developed for component manufacturers to interface with with aerospace e-scheduling software.
News from Seiki Systems (12 July 2007)
Accolade for X-ray inspection system
X-Ray inspection system has been proven to be the best of six systems tested for detecting contaminant in meat products.
News from Ishida Europe (12 July 2007)
One CAM programs a variety of CNC punch presses
User Application Article Running a variety of CNC punch presses, a punch/laser press and adding on a new machine has not posed any problems or interruptions using just one CAM system.
News from Jetcam International (12 July 2007)
Model manager for construction supplier
User Application Article Liebherr deploys OnSpace Model Manager to handle and manage design data to supplement its existing 300 CAD seats.
News from CoCreate Software (12 July 2007)
Vertical blast machine saves space
A vertical blast machine is designed to occupy limited space and can treat steel sheets from 0.5m to 5m wide, blasting both sides of the workpiece simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (12 July 2007)
DirtCatcher offers an alternative approach
DirtCatcher delivers completely contains contaminants within the element's outer shell.
News from Schroeder Industries (12 July 2007)
Smart robotic gripper suits manufac turing
A smart gripper, designed for laboratories, can be applied in many manufacturing applications giving accurate robotic finger positioning and adjustable grip force.
News from Applied Robotics (12 July 2007)
Compact laser sensor measures up to 10m
A compactly housed diffuse type laser sensor has a range of up to 10m can be used in a wide range of inspection tasks from simple poduct counting to the monitoring of assemblies. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (12 July 2007)
Compact cleaner sucks up fluids, swarf, waste
A compact industrial wet and swarf suction cleaner will clean up ontaminated fluids, swarf, coolants, lubricants and wet industrial waste.
News from Flextraction (12 July 2007)
Probe and sensor firm offers free EMO entry
Europe's largest international machine tool exhibition takes place in September 2007, and a manufacturer of sensos, probes and scanning equipment is offering free entry tickets. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (12 July 2007)
Plastics chain belt conveyors are longer, faster
Latest faster plastics chain conveyors are being supplied in longer lengths and over longer distances than normal flat belt conveyors.
News from QC Industries Conveyors (12 July 2007)
Intensifier boosts water jet cutting systems
A 30HP intensifier is an affordable, self-contained readily connectable unit that provides cutting pressure of up to 3.600 bar/ 52.000 lb/in2 for single- or multiple-head water jet machines.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems (12 July 2007)
Clamping system holds skin structures for milling
User Application Article As conventional chemical milling had to be replaced with milling, an aerospace company needed a customised clamping system to hold aircraft skins while machining.
News from Horst Witte Geratebau (12 July 2007)
Vision robotic system aids food industry
User Application Article Robotics grant to be used for improvements in vision systems for Kuka robot technology in pork product manufacturing and distribution. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (11 July 2007)
Video checks improve failure analysis
User Application Article A bench-top video measurement system is simplifying quality control checks on the quality of bought-in metal and plastics components. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (11 July 2007)
ERP improves stocking at tools maker
User Application Article Access supply chain ERP is helping a hand tools manufacturer to plan ahead and make improvements in factory and warehouse stock control.
News from Access Supply Chain (11 July 2007)
Inverter welds thin sheet aluminium
A double pulse welding power source is designed for MIG/MAG welding and MIG brazing many metals including mild steel, galvanised steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
News from Wilkinson Star (11 July 2007)
Automated packaging makes air pillows
User Application Article A void filling-system produces continuous strips of air pillows with easy-tear perforations for void-fill packaging spare parts for boilers and heaters. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (11 July 2007)
Heavy loads transported with wide ball rails
User Application Article Transporting products weighing up to 8 tonnes to heat treatment facilities required a heavy duty system, of which an important component is a wide ball rail system.
News from Bosch Rexroth (10 July 2007)
Robot's anthropomorphic arm offers large envelope
The fast 5-axis M-430iA/2F Robot from Fanuc, with a reach of 900mm, is capable of carrying out horizontal or vertical product placement positions. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) ( 9 July 2007)
Service/maintenance supports balancing
Manufacturer of balancing equipment has introduced three levels of UK service and maintenance cover packages to help minimise operational downtime. Brochure Available
News from Universal Balancing ( 9 July 2007)
Machining optimised with cutting tools progress
Sandvik Coromant says that savings made by its customers entering into partnering arrangements have, over the past year, saved more than 150 million Euros.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 9 July 2007)
Easy use, safety benefits with draw cabinets
Drawer cabinets from high grade steel with one-piece sides and bases include health and safety features like rounded corners and light drawer operation.
News from Lista ( 9 July 2007)
Rapid prototyping and manufacturing reviewed
A conference is to discuss the latest trends in rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing techniques along with applications and production processes.
News from TCT Conference and Exhibition ( 9 July 2007)
Power brushes deburr gears readily
A six page technical brochure has been released by Weiter, featuring deburring of gears with power brushes in automation applications.
News from Weiler Corporation ( 9 July 2007)
Thermography checks tall and long plant
Trying to assess the thermal conditions within a long oven system or tall treatment plant has been simplified by software, which allows imaging from a distance. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 9 July 2007)
45 deg face-milling cutters range expanded
Subcontractor SMEs have been asking a cutting tool supplier to extend its range of 45 deg face-milling cutters, for which WNT has introduced a series of 9mm edge length inserts. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) ( 9 July 2007)
Supplier invests GBP 1m in pre-owned CMMs
Hexagon Metrology has invested GBP 1 million in revamping its pre-owned CMM sales and aftermarket operations to meet customer demand.
News from Hexagon Metrology ( 9 July 2007)
Inverter drive saves rolling mill GBP 16,000/year
User Application Article Since installing an inverter drive package at a rolling mill producing copper and copper alloy strip products, a saving of GBP 16,000/year has been realised.
News from Deritend Engineering Services ( 9 July 2007)
Headstand bottles demand increases
As the retail establishments ask for more of the 'headstand' design of container, a supplier is acting fast to extend two ranges of standard multi-layer bottle ranges.
News from RPC Containers ( 9 July 2007)
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