News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 15 July
to Saturday 21 July 2007
Machine tools work better with good maintenance
There are still machine tol users who expect machine tools to perform as per specification without the user doing more than applying lubrication - here is how to choose the best maintenance package.
News from Cincinnati Machine (20 July 2007)
Workplace equipment maker changes name
Designer, manufacturer and supplier of workspace equipment and systems for manufacturing, GWS Systems, has changed its name to Sovella.
News from Sovella (20 July 2007)
Low-cost data acquisition logger needs no codes
A data acquisition software suite for users of Measurement Computing's PCI- and USB-based hardware generates signals without needing written codes and minimises set-up to first measurement time.
News from Measurement Computing (20 July 2007)
Heavy machine shop firm undergoes MBO
The UK's one of a few remaining heavy duty machine shops and fabrication plants, which recently machined a 600 tonnes casting, has undergone a management buy-out.
News from DavyMarkham (20 July 2007)
Automation firm adds materials handling division
Manufacturer of electrical drives and automation controls, Siemens Automation and Drives, has set up a materials handling division intended for logistics, airports and reclamation/recycling sectors.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (20 July 2007)
ERP system helps manage complex fabrication
User Application Article In a highly customised, complex market for bended wire and strip parts assemblies, an ERP system is now aiding a fabricator to efficiently run 'end-to-end' manufacturing planning and execution.
News from Infor (20 July 2007)
Collect visual/functional defect inspection data
A simple, touch screen data collection interface allows operators to quickly and easily record and report defect information and feed it in real time to production personnel. Brochure Available
News from Quality Gauging Systems (20 July 2007)
Check electric motor efficiencies
Industries facing rising energy costs and demand for more enegy conservation could check out an electric motor test system, which is claimed to be very power efficient when performing tests.
News from Sakor Technologies (20 July 2007)
Machine shop invests in new plant, building
Not only has a subcontract machine shop invested GBP 2.5 million in a modern building, it has auctioned off most of its mainly manual machine tools.
News from PG Technology (20 July 2007)
Automotive orders made for inspection plant
UK-based ITP Group repoted orders of GBP 1.5 million for specialist inspection and milling machines to equip a new styling studio for Aston Martin.
News from ITP (20 July 2007)
Medium wave infra-red oven ups line speed
User Application Article A medium wave infra-red oven, replacing a gas fired system, has increased poduction line speed at a sign maker in the powder coating of aluminium and steel panels.
News from Heraeus Noblelight, I-R Division (20 July 2007)
Blacking pocess works at room temperature
A room-temperature blacking product is a non-hazardous, easy to use, quick and cost-effective process for blacking machined components - either in a small or automatic blacking system.
News from Blackfast Chemicals (20 July 2007)
Mill-turn centre machines turbine shafts
User Application Article To remove a 'production bottleneck' when turning components, UK steam turbine manufacturer purchased a universal mill/turn centre with Y-axis to eliminate 'second operation' work.
News from DMG (UK) (20 July 2007)
Vietnamese machine tool show proved lively
Machine tool exhibitors at MTA Vietnam 2007 - the third international precision engineering, machine tool and metalworking technology exhibition - proved to be enthusiastic over business there.
News from Overseas Exhibition Services (20 July 2007)
Cutters mill the more 'difficult' metals, alloys
A range four flute carbide end mill cutters and ballnose end mills for machining materials up to 65HRc will be shown to EMO 2007 visitors seeking to machine 'difficult' metals and alloys.
News from Rainford Precision (20 July 2007)
ERP reduces 'engineer-to-order' lead times
ERP software integrates and captures all the information needed to manufacture highly engineered products and is designed to reduce lead times in 'engineer-to-order' operations.
News from Visibility (20 July 2007)
Immersion pumps save lubrication costs
High pressure immersion pumps, to be used with oil, lubrication and coolant systems, are a seal-less, have closed impeller and modular construction to save enegy costs. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (20 July 2007)
Economic electonic fans vary air flow
Electronically contolled fans are driven by 'intelligent' electric motors that accept feedback heat, pressure and humidity sensors to adjust air flow as required. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries (20 July 2007)
Large bore CNC lathes do oil country work
CNC lathes, with a choice of bed lengths up to 10m, feature large spindle bores are suited to machining 'oil country' components as well as other long bed work. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (20 July 2007)
Gasket self-loads in oil or water
Gaskets sometimes fail if there is not enough load on them to maintain a seal, but this product actually increases its own gasket load when it comes into contact with oil or water.
News from Garlock Sealing Technologies (US) (20 July 2007)
Machining centres are 'ultra-precise'
A machining centre has been developed for predominantly prototyping and small batches while another, also to be shown at EMO, produces 'ultra precise' parts in medium and large batch quantities.
News from KERN Micro- und Feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG (20 July 2007)
Citrus solvent cleans up tools and equipment
A citrus based, non-flammable solvent removes oils and greases from components, tools and equipment in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and assembly operations. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (19 July 2007)
Ergonomic air tools reduce RSI risk
The ergonomic body design on a range of professional air tools - including wrenches, sanders, hammer drill and die grinders - reduce operators' risk of developing repetitive strain injury.
News from Buck & Hickman (19 July 2007)
Degrease and wash fluids approved by aerospace
Among a range of degreasing fluids shown by Mykal at the 2007 Paris Air Show were a high performance aqueos degreaser and a spray wash cleaner - approved by aerospace and defence. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (19 July 2007)
Intricate features laser cut in thin plastics
For the cutting of complex and intricate shapes in plastics materials of 0.05mm-1.02mm, for the medical industry, laser systems have precise cutting penetration depth control.
News from LSA Laser Services and Automation (19 July 2007)
Encoders major on raising machine tool accuracy
To show the difference in resulting machining accuracy between using and not using linear encoders will be the main feature of Heidenhain's demonstrations at EMO 2007. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 July 2007)
CNC lathes and mill-turn centres to be shown
Latest 2-axis CNC lathes have significantly increased spindle power and size of the linear ways and will be shown at EMO 2007 alongside advanced mill-turn centres.
News from Colchester-Harrison (19 July 2007)
Oil spills cleaned with performance degreaser
User Application Article Oil spilled at the Faro Islands is being removed with the help of De.Solv.It High Performance Degreaser from Mykal. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (19 July 2007)
Micromachine 20X lens checks electronics, PCBs
The electronics manufacturers wanted telecentric lenses with higher magnification and there is now a micromachine lens that delivers up to 20X magnification without affecting resolution.
News from Moritex Europe (18 July 2007)
Hard-machining extends forging die lives
User Application Article Tool and die company is using a 5-axis machining centre and hard turning to finish machine pre-hardened forging form punches, so extending forge die life as well as improving product quality.
News from FSG Tool and Die (18 July 2007)
Boring tool settings changed quickly, remotely
Boring tool system offers machine tool operators the means of making fast and easy micron adjustments at the tool's cutting edge, with minimal interruption to a machining cycle.
News from Rigibore (18 July 2007)
Voild filling machine saves packaging costs
User Application Article Boiler manufacturer is impressed with the neatness and maneuverability of a void filling packaging machine and the saving in materials and is using much less packaging than before. Brochure Available
News from Automated Packaging Systems (18 July 2007)
Meeting metal cutting fluids regulations
Metal working fluids management company assists factories in meeting UK regulations and provides a method by which these systems can be maintained with relative ease.
News from Jemtech (UK) (18 July 2007)
Piezomotor low profile XY stages move faster
Manufacturers of photonics and semiconductors will be interested in highly precise, piezo-electric motor driven, low profile, X-Y stages, which have fast response time. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (18 July 2007)
Recognising objects independently of orientation
An image sensor for assembly and quality control detects pre-taught objects, viewed from above, and independently of object orientation. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (18 July 2007)
Spanish machine tool firms to number 74 at EMO
There will be 74 Spanish machine tool and metal working equipment builders exhibiting at EMO 2007 and they will rank as sixth after Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, and Taiwan.
News from AFM (18 July 2007)
Updated AC/DC TIG units have better arc starts
Lincoln has updated its Invertec AC/DC TIG power sources with added circuitry for improved TIG arc starting and larger AC TIG start power range to prolong tungsten electrode life.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (18 July 2007)
Robot applies defroster to polycarbonate windows
User Application Article Automotive manufacturer is using highly accuracy robots in a flexible dispensing cell to apply defroster materials to a polycarbonate window glazing system. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (18 July 2007)
System inspects tube bending 100%
Automatic 100% inspection of bent tube components can be carried out in high volume production and the system transmits set-up and correction data to the tube bending machines.
News from AICON 3D Systems (18 July 2007)
Wireless modules enhance controller versatility
Wireless modules allow robust wireless links to be set up in those industrial environments where hard wiring would be either difficult or too costly.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (18 July 2007)
EUR 180 million plant to build wind turbines
Growth in European investment in wind turbine manufacture is exampled by Bosch's announcement to build an EUR 180 million manufacturing plant in Germany.
News from Bosch Rexroth (18 July 2007)
Electronics subcontractor expands SMT capacity
An electronics manufacturing and design company has added a fourth surface mount technology line, raising SMT capacity to 72,000 components/h, to cope with continued expansion.
News from CIL Custom Interconnect (18 July 2007)
Sensor offers economical machine positioning
A rugged, magnetostrictive sensor brings to machinery builders a low cost device to measure and control linear positioning up to 2200mm with a linearity of 0.02%. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (18 July 2007)
Compact robot offers high speed handling
A high-speed, space-saving robot has been designed to give a straight-forward handling system in confined operating spaces for machine builders. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (17 July 2007)
Forging, casting group to machine Airbus airfoils
Precision components supplier, Doncasters Group, is to machine the airfoils for a high pressure turbine nozzle guide vane for the TP400-D6 engine used in the Airbus Military A400M transport aircraft.
News from Doncasters Group (17 July 2007)
SCARA robot needs less assembly line space
Intended to offer highest versatility at lowest cost, a high-speed, horizontal, multi-joint SCARA robot is of a compact size to fit into assembly lines having limited space.
News from Acal TC (17 July 2007)
ERP changeover to raise operational efficiency
User Application Article Air valve manufacturer is taking advantage of very powerful production planning capabilities from .NET ERP software to gain complete visibility and control of company operations.
News from SSL Winman (17 July 2007)
Selective soldering system changed over fast
User Application Article Dissatisfaction with an existing, though only four months old PCB soldering system, led a subcontractor to seek one which could do leaded and lead-free soldering and be changed over quickly.
News from Contax (17 July 2007)
Laser markes give permanent coding
Laser markers provide fast, permanent, coding and marking on engineering components and are readily programmable for many different marking configurations.
News from Euromark Coding and Marking (17 July 2007)
Scanning system checks complex moulding geometry
A cross sectional scanning inspection system will capture the most complex internal and external geometries of small injection mouldings.
News from CGI, Inc. (17 July 2007)
Lightweight TIG units give reliable arcs
Designed for portability, an AC/DC TIG welding units, rated up to 220A, weigh only 15kg and have features that produce excellent arc strike and a dependable arc. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (17 July 2007)
Miniature belt conveyors save on space
A range of miniature conveyors offered for small parts transfer has structural compatibility with popular aluminium extrusion frame building systems commonly used by machine builders.
News from Automation Supplies (17 July 2007)
One CAM programs CNC mill-turn centres
For programming of 'complete machining' in CNC mill-turn centres, a CAM development allows switching between turning and milling at any time when programming.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (17 July 2007)
UK manufacturing show changes 2008 venue
The UK's Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show will stage its next exhibition at Farnborough, which will offer more space for for expansion and demonstration purposes.
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (17 July 2007)
Synthetic lubricants improve efficiency
In complex bearing and gear applications in extreme pressure situations, many plant managers using synthetic oil lubricants to improve plant efficiency and performance.
News from Dow Corning (17 July 2007)
Laser marking has 'rent to buy' machine scheme
UK manufactuer of laser marking machines and systems has introduced a 'rent to buy' scheme, which enables a prospective user to acquire a machine for under GBP 213/week. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (17 July 2007)
Casting, presswork and assembly provided
Normally associated with the production of rod based locking systems, hinges, strikers and handles, a company offers a comprehensive subcontract casting, presswork (stampings) and assembly services.
News from Brunel (17 July 2007)
Eddy current unit tests at higher speeds
Designed for 'in-line' testing of products and fabricated joints, an eddy current tester offers higher testing speeds, very high sensitivity and high resolution.
News from Rohmann UK (17 July 2007)
Plastics moulder has larger injection unit
A large size injection unit, charging up to 2853g of polystyrene, will be demonstrated on a 5000kN injection moulder at the forthcoming K 2007 exhibition in Germany.
News from Arburg (17 July 2007)
Magnetic clamps reduce rubber mould set-ups
A magnetic clamping system is claimed to be the only one of its type that can be used in rubber moulding and can drastically reduce set-up times. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (17 July 2007)
Boiler door gasket resists high heat/pressure
A boiler door braided graphite ribbon gasket that resists high temperature and pressure has excellent resistance to oxidation and chemical attack. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co (17 July 2007)
CAD/CAM provider expands into France
CAM specialist, Delcam, has opened a Professional Services Group division in France to work with aerospace industry, to improve their design and manufacturing processes. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 July 2007)
Faltering roll maker changes practices succesfully
User Application Article Two employee NEPA Change Agents, implemented workforce training, management development, scrap reduction and waste levels at a UK mill roll casting plant.
News from One NorthEast (16 July 2007)
CNC mill-turn centre raises competitiveness
User Application Article Facing fierce price competion on machined parts from Romania and Czec Republic, the answer is to buy the latest kit - such as a mill-turn centre, said a UK-based subcontractor. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (16 July 2007)
Trichloroethylene 'may cause cancer'
As well as environmental considerations, evidence that the use of trichloroethylene 'may cause cancer' has accelerated interest in using alternative vapour cleaners/degreasing solvents. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (16 July 2007)
Videoimagescope checks parts quickly
A compact 'videoimagescope' system carries out 'quick check' inspections on components, giving a more detailed movie-image recording and advanced stereo measurement results. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Industrial (16 July 2007)
CNC laser profiling centre is automated
User Application Article Supplying sheet metal components to the retail/point-of-sale industry looked like expanding exponentially, so a fabricated has added an automated CNC laser profiling centre to expand capacity. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (16 July 2007)
Improved performance hub bearings
New SKF hub bearing offers greater suspension strength and higher resist impact during tough conditions Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (16 July 2007)
Latest Lambda product catalogue available
2007/2008 256-page full colour catalogue now available from Lambda Brochure Available
News from Lambda (16 July 2007)
The latest in CAD transformation technology
Achieve better design collaboration capability for IP-protected CAD geometry with Anark's CAD transformation system
News from Anark Corporation (16 July 2007)
Improved warehouse efficiency for Invensys
User Application Article New storage system from LINPAC enables Invensys to improve warehouse management
News from LINPAC Storage Systems (16 July 2007)
High quality from low cost drill-tap centre
User Application Article Oberon Performance breathes new life into old mills with CNC drill-tap centre
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (16 July 2007)
Improve plant performance with ABB's instant guide
Design and operate lifecycle management programme with instant plant maintenance guide from ABB
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (16 July 2007)
LED illumination for stereo microscope
Eyepieceless viewing lens and LED lighting provide high optical clarity with low eye-strain Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (16 July 2007)
Extraction system improves foundry environment
User Application Article Bearing manufacturer meets pollution prevention standards with dust and fume extractor from Flextraction.
News from Flextraction (16 July 2007)
Failure prediction with vibration monitor
Preventive maintenance becomes more effective with bearing condition monitoring using vibration sensors Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (16 July 2007)
Injection moulding and dies costs calculated
Can your plastics prototype be readily injection moulded and how much will it cost? Answers can be found in as little as one hour on the Web site of Protomold.
News from Protomold UK (16 July 2007)
Brochure describes many Ethernet products
A free brochure describes a wide range of Ethernet switches, converters, device servers, power supplies, data acquisition modules and network management software.
News from Ethernet Direct (16 July 2007)
Study covers calibration success stories
Beamex invited almost 10,000 customers to participate in a survey on calibration technology supplied and reveal performance and productivity improvements. Brochure Available
News from Beamex (16 July 2007)
Integrated CAD/CAM provider has 30% growth
By being totally integrated in the leading 3D CAD mainstream system SolidWorks, SolidCAM provides all the necessary operations for the manufacturing of a part inside SolidWorks.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (16 July 2007)
Super-precise taper roller bearings plant expands
The demand for dependable, 'super-precision' taper roller bearings for machinery and machine tool applications is growing, which is why Gamet Bearings is expanding manufacturing.
News from Gamet Bearings (16 July 2007)
Wireless platform designed for industry
Specifically designed from basic principles for industry, a wireless communications platform has RF design, power management and system integrity.
News from Banner Engineering (16 July 2007)
Resin development lowers moulding costs
Compared with existing, standard resins, a product shortens production cycles in injection moulding and packaging to lower costs per part.
News from DSM Engineering Plastics (16 July 2007)
Filter improves boring/reaming finish
User Application Article Having a high sub-micron filtration capability, a system on a boring and reaming machine is removing ferrous micro particles from re-circulated coolants to improve valve seat surface finish.
News from Eclipse Magnetics (16 July 2007)
Articulated truck doubles pallet storage capacity
User Application Article Packaging company reports that by using an articulating forklift truck it has doubled its warehouse capacity for storing palletised goods.
News from Translift Bendi (16 July 2007)
Bench device tests surface roughness
A universal, bench-mountable surface-roughness tester is based on a skidless measuring system and measures in Ra, Rz, Rt, Rp, Rv, Rq, RSm, RmaxD and Material ratio curve.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (16 July 2007)
Modular PLC has high speed automation option
High performance modular PLC system for small to medium distributed control automation applications has Modbus over TCP/IP option for high speed automation applications. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (16 July 2007)
PLC claims to be fastest programmable in STEP7
Claimed to be the fastest STEP7 programmable automation system, a PLC offers OPC server, PG-/OP- Ethernet, Profibus-DP Master and optional CP343. Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (16 July 2007)
Portable data logger
TTi is supplying the Yokogawa compact data logger for direct temperature and DC voltage measurements remotely
News from TTi (Thurlby Thandar Instruments) (16 July 2007)
Remote substation control using widescale SCADA
User Application Article Electrical distribution company controls substations remotely using 50,000 point SCADA system Brochure Available
News from Citect (16 July 2007)
Mitsubishi expands UK coverage
Home counties technology partner completes Mitsubishi's coverage of the UK Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (16 July 2007)
Setra improves process reliability
Process cooling reliability improved with pressure transducers
News from Setra Systems (16 July 2007)
Improved profitability with asset programme
Asset improvement programme helps UK manufacturers achieve improved profitability and efficiency Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (16 July 2007)
ERP system for ETO manufacturers
Visibiity.net overturns the previously unsatisfactory performance of ERP systems for engineer to order manufacturers
News from Visibility (16 July 2007)
Turbine transformation with PowerINSPECT
More demanding turbine designs are now being handled by Concepts NREC thanks to the enabling functionality of PowerINSPECT from Delcam Brochure Available
News from Delcam (16 July 2007)
Free workholding catalogue and CD
Jato Precision offers free chucks air cylinder workholding catalogue and CD.
News from Jato Precision (16 July 2007)
Airflow simulation protects stored medicines
User Application Article Airflow evaluation software helps HVAC system meet pharmaceutical company's requirements for storing medicines Brochure Available
News from Flomerics (16 July 2007)
Carbon infrared drying meets paper requirements
User Application Article Carbon IR emitters combine effective water-removal with the quick response of short wave emitters.
News from Heraeus Noblelight, I-R Division (16 July 2007)
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