News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 22 July
to Saturday 28 July 2007
Engineering group offers versatile foundry service
UK group has a ferrous and non-ferrous foundry that offers design, pattern-making and prototyping facilities for small batch work in irons, aluminium alloys, bronzes and gunmetal, writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (27 July 2007)
Pattern maker rises to general engineering
An aggressive and forward looking strategy of engineering development and company acquisition has established an integrated engineering group covering design and development through to production.
News from M J Allen Group (27 July 2007)
3D modelling/programming boost tool and die
User Application Article By introducing 3D technology - design modelling and programming - a UK tool and die maker said that these changes have developed the company's competitiveness in a very tough market. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 July 2007)
Automotive products maker can monitor all costs
User Application Article Manufacturer of automotive seals, joints and couplings is using latest factory management software to improve the transparency of its processes and monitor costs at every stage.
News from Sescoi International (27 July 2007)
Feeder manages MIG and flux cored wires
Simple, reliable and easy to service a wire feeder includes a gas solenoid and flow meter to run flux-cored and MIG wires.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (27 July 2007)
Robotic finishing demonstrated in showroom
Finishing equipment manufacturer has installed a robot in a demonstration and manufacturing centre showroom to provide free process evaluation and demonstrations. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (27 July 2007)
CMMs to give F1 firm metrology reports
Hexagon Metrology is to supply two DEA Global coordinate measuring machines to Red Bull Technology, which provides design and manufacturing services to a Formula One racing team.
News from Hexagon Metrology (27 July 2007)
Energy chain systems are quieter and more compact
Energy chain systems developments include compact size, easy assembly, higher speeds and increased wear resistance and the supplier has introduced introduced inductive and wireless data transmission. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (27 July 2007)
Laser-sintered plastics slash product lead times
User Application Article Laser-sintering has enabled an aircraft parts manufacturer to drastically cut production lead times and eliminate tooling costs, and now uses it as standard for making custom polymer flight hardware.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (27 July 2007)
CNC laser profiler builder grows orders, sales
Manufacturer of CNC punch presses, laser cutting and profiling systems, press brakes and many other systems has recorded double-digit growth in 2006/7 sales and orders received. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (27 July 2007)
CNC multi-spindle lathe made for medics
A CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe is intended for volume production of small medical components and has eight spindles, each with its own independent motorspindle.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 July 2007)
Hall-effect linear sensors are user programmable
Programmable Hall-effect linear sensors can be optimised to reduce inaccuracies caused by manufacturing tolerances, and simplifies the assembly process.
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (26 July 2007)
Particle measurement aids paint performance
Instrument performs zeta potential and particle size measurement in developing the use of nanosized ceramic particles to enhance scratch resistance for automotive lacquers.
News from Malvern Instruments (26 July 2007)
Automation platform integrates manufacturing
An 'intelligent' automation platform achieves simple, effective integration of plant and business functions, from the shop floor to corporate commercial systems, and without IT specialists. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (26 July 2007)
Product manager to support laser power
Trumpf company, Huettinger Electronics in UK has appointed Kevin Roughton as product manager to cope with a growing UK demand for power supplies for plasma-arc, industion heating and laser systems. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (26 July 2007)
Reliable inkjet printer is well supported
User Application Article Construction industry products company wanted reliability, adaptability and customer support and it needed printers to perform consistently well to avoid late delivery penalties.
News from Imaje UK (26 July 2007)
Valve automates condensate management
An automatic drain valve expands the operating range of the Airfit range of air preparation filters, regulators and lubricators in terms of temperature and pressure. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (26 July 2007)
Low cost 3D scanner made for digital modelling
A highly affordable and robust 3D scanner for many manufacturing and design uses makes a digital surface plot of objects such as engineering components, bespoke medical supports and implants. Brochure Available
News from Unimatic Engineers (26 July 2007)
Air engine plant assisted with storage planning
User Application Article When production of military and civil engines was transferred to a new plant, the manufacturer sought aid to develop storage systems to improve equipment location, layout and processes.
News from System Store Solutions (26 July 2007)
Electronic security products making automated
A five-zone manufacturing system, featuring high-speed conveyance technology, will form part of a US$7.7 million contract awarded to ATS to automate electronic security products manufacture.
News from ATS Automation Tooling Systems (26 July 2007)
Latest CNC to be shown in precision machining
As well as showing its latest milling machines, CNC lathes and turning centres and workholding producs, Hardinge will demonstrate Heidenhain's iTNC 620 CNC in pecision machining action at EMO.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (26 July 2007)
Job and ISO quality software raise efficiency
Job processing software and ISO quality software are helping a manufacturer of aircraft cabin metalwork and mechanisms improve quality and efficiency in its manufacturing processes.
News from TriCorn Systems (26 July 2007)
Compact laser marker needs little maintenance
A compact laser marking system with a very small laser head, has an optical unit fully sealed to IP67, to ensure extremely low maintenance even in an hostile environment. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (26 July 2007)
Hydraulic chuck gains in simplicity, lowers cost
A hydraulic power chuck, to be shown at EMO, uses a single conventional hydraulic cylinder, so is claimed to be simpler and substantially less expensive than other 2+2 systems currently available.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (26 July 2007)
UK machine tool builder takes four EMO stands
Claiming to be Europe's largest lathes manufacturer and the UK's largest machine tool builder, the 600 Group will be occupying four stands at EMO 2007.
News from 600 Group (26 July 2007)
Serrated locking plates hold covers in place
Serrated locking plates allow positive location at 6 deg intervals - ideal for items such as heavy inspection covers where they could be dangerous to an individual if they came loose. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (26 July 2007)
Exhaust fans, lighting products made
High skilled manufacturing team, clean room assembly lines and in-house research and development facilities feature a manufacturer of exhaust fans, lighting products and network connectors.
News from Lanling Electrical Appliance Factory (26 July 2007)
Test and measurement has graphical drag and drop
'Drag and drop' graphical software for LXI test and measurement applications has process component to sequence one instrument to another with conditional results and time frames.
News from Data Translation (25 July 2007)
MIDEST to host 700 foreign subcontractors
Almost 700 foreign subcontractors will take stand space at the French MIDEST subcontracting exhibition, including increasing numbers from North Africa as well as Eastern Europe.
News from Midest - Reed Expositions France (25 July 2007)
OES software integrates with PLC, PLM and ERP
Updated SOA/BPM functionality of FlexNet 9.4, features better performance, enhanced user-interface and wider integration with PLC, PLM and ERP to support real-time operations monitoring.
News from Apriso (25 July 2007)
Canadian manufacturing show grows
'Innovations 2007' shows the latest manufacturing technologies availableat this year's Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show that will host over 400 suppliers and subcontractors.
News from SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) (25 July 2007)
Programmable weight indicator is 40% faster
Claimed to be 40% faster than other units, a networkable, programmable weight indicator can monitor up to eight scales simultaneously - static or in-motion weighing applications.
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (25 July 2007)
Vitrified wheels raise creep feed grinding output
Highly porous, vitrified wheels for creep feed grinding hold a profile more consistently and longer, bringing a productivity gain of 30-50% when compared with conventional wheels.
News from Tyrolit (25 July 2007)
Toolholders dampen cutting vibrations
Hydraulic expansion technology significantly improves tooling performance by damping tooling vibration to deliver extended cutting tool life and improved surface finishes. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (25 July 2007)
Modular workstations reduce work errors
Adaptable and ergonomic workstations, matched to the specific process, can be designed so components, assemblies and tools are in the correct position and within easy reach.
News from Tube and Bracket Company (25 July 2007)
Impulse jet unit prints large characters
User Application Article Large character impulse jet printer has provided an Italian electrical oven burners builder with a flexible, user-friendly method of printing the necessary variable data onto its cartons.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (25 July 2007)
Rod end bearings have wide materials choice
The igubal rod end bearings now have a range of spherical ball materials offering a greater choice, higher operational safety and service life and an improvement in system quality. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (25 July 2007)
CNC machining centres keep to specifications
User Application Article The ability of one supplier's range of CNC machine tools ability to maintain productivity, accuracy and surface finishes over a long period of time led a precision machine shop to buy more.
News from Cincinnati Machine (25 July 2007)
Cleaning machines use water-based chemicals
Component multi-stage cleaning machines for the washing and rinsing of containers and machinery parts use water-based chemicals and overcome the problem of using VOCs on-site.
News from Richard Alan Group (24 July 2007)
Guide helps on compressed air systems costs
If engineers and staff have preconceived ideas about how much the factory's air condition is costing, then a free guide will update them and show ways of how to save energy too. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (24 July 2007)
Calibration system is used corporately
Beamex is to supply a corporate-wide software-based calibration system for Scottish and Southern Energy to provide a networked calibration software used across multiple geographically dispersed sites. Brochure Available
News from Beamex (24 July 2007)
Optical device inspects flat surfaces precisely
User Application Article A high performance unit optimised for vision and inspection applications that require mounted lens and lighting produces images of the highest quality in flat surface inspection.
News from Moritex Europe (24 July 2007)
Vibration monitor detects rolling element failures
A cost effective predictive maintenance vibration monitor detects rolling element bearing failures and shaft imbalance conditions even where there is an explosion hazard. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (24 July 2007)
Turnkey machine vision systems offered
For applications such as robotic assembly and dispensing, automatic welding and inspection equipment, a company is offering seamlessly integrated 'turnkey' machine vision systems.
News from Oxford Sensor Technology (24 July 2007)
Gantry positioning stages are directly driven
An extensive range of long travel gantry positioning stages use brushless direct-drive linear servo motors and precision feedback systems to operate at sub-micron accuracies. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (24 July 2007)
ERP system vetted and installed in three weeks
User Application Article Automotive trim manufacturer was able to evaluate an ERP system by sending staff on the five day training courses at no risk - no payment requested if the ERP was not liked.
News from Rent-I.T. Systems (24 July 2007)
Customer support drives cuttings tools growth
Cutting tools supplier, WNT (UK) expects its turnover to exceed GBP 12.7 million during 2007 and attributes its growth to its ability to the level of customer support it provides. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (24 July 2007)
Italian machine tool orders rise 21.2% in Q2
Encouraging growth trends in the Italian domestic market and continuing overseas orders saw orders for Italian machine tools rise 21.2% during the second quarter of 2007.
News from UCIMU (24 July 2007)
Electrocoat lacquer achieves major cost savings
User Application Article Normally a packaging machine builder subcontracted out the black anodising of aluminium parts, but an electrocoat laquering process allowed the company to bring aluminium finishing 'in-house'.
News from Blackfast Chemicals (24 July 2007)
Emboss alphanumeric text onto plates, tags
Metal embossing hand tools and metal indenting machines now emboss or indent alphanumeric text onto aluminium or stainless steel marker plates, tags, tape and cable ties.
News from Panduit (24 July 2007)
Precision roller slides designed for heavy duty
Designed to be used in heavy duty work, T-Race roller based slide systems can be used high speed, heavy duty applications where precise movement is critical.
News from GSF (24 July 2007)
Polymer ball bearings work at high temperature
Easily cleanable, lubrication-free, deep-groove polymer ball bearings are temperature-resistant up to 150 deg C have a predictable service life. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (24 July 2007)
HMC machines 'intelligent' transmission parts
Technical Background Article When an engineering group sought a machining centre to machine aluminium transmission housing components it looked for a company to provide full production engineering support, writes Mike Page. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools (24 July 2007)
Abrasive disc improves aluminium grinding
Abrasive discs designed for grinding aluminium ensure higher cutting rates, a longer disc life and a much better finish when compared with conventional sanding.
News from Weiler Corporation (23 July 2007)
Bandsaw pulls-pushes blades to better cutting
In a bandsaw drive, the system pushes as well as pulls the bandsaw blade, so it adds more cutting power as well as extending saw blade life, reducing noise and increasing productivity.
News from Saws UK (23 July 2007)
Acceleration recording is faster, lower cost
Three-axis accelerometers make data collection simpler so that end-users can get results quicker, are housed in rugged billet aluminum housings and have a one year warranty.
News from Sensr (23 July 2007)
CNC machine tools Open Day scheduled
Having already penetrated various engineering markets with its manual/CNC lathes and milling/machining centres, XYZ Machine Tools will be demonstrating bridge-type millers at its Open Days. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (23 July 2007)
One non-contact unit checks mill and turn tools
For users of CNC mill-turn centres, one non-contact tool setting system is now available for setting the tool length and radius for milling and turning tools.
News from Blum Novotest (23 July 2007)
Innovative PLC makes automation simple and open
A mid-range yet powerful programmable controller offers high performance, multi-tasked processing and support for all five of the IEC61131/3 programming languages.
News from Schneider Electric (23 July 2007)
CNC punching CAM stores tooling geometry
User Application Article For CNC punching, heet metal working subcontractor has standardised on one CAM system that stores tooling data on geometry, not the nest, so changes are reflected across all nests instantly.
News from Jetcam International (23 July 2007)
Systemising NC milling for mould and die
Most available CAM systems satisfy today's machining needs, but they need to be a lot faster and more cost effective to bring about a truly reliable system for mould and die, said a Korean company.
News from NCB Co (23 July 2007)
Control deburring, reduce machining costs 30%
Automated deburring processes increase quality, tighten tolerances and eliminate damage and substantially reduce costs - by as much as up to 30%.
News from Deburring Centre (23 July 2007)
Optical tool measurement machine generates reports
User Application Article An optical tool measuring machine has enabled a tooling supplier to make the transition from manual to automatic inspection report generation and improve product quality.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (23 July 2007)
Laser system checks torque converters
Laser System achieve rapid, consistent and reliable data from one torque converter casing to the next, facilitating the required design changes more quickly than ever before. Brochure Available
News from Quality Gauging Systems (23 July 2007)
Micro tools machine highly accurate small bores
Single-ended micro tools machine highly accurate small bores down to 1.7mm diameter and perform threading and gooving using high wear resistant coated inserts.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (23 July 2007)
Modular PLC has many field bus slaves
A compact and modular PLC system offers centralised and decentralised functionality by offering a choice from a wide range of field bus modules and interfacing options. Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (23 July 2007)
Drills designed for small holes and batch jobs
Swiss cutting tool manufacturer will be showing a very adaptable small hole drill range and a drills designed for carying out for machining small and medium batch quantities.
News from Mikron Tool SA Agno (23 July 2007)
Optoelectronic welding helmet helps see all
An optoelectronic welding helmet enables welders to have an excellent view of their surroundings, when welding, grinding and during set up of workpieces.
News from Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group (23 July 2007)
Maintenance kits carry drives spares
Latest kit to support maintenance of ABB industrial drives contain all the genuine spare parts needed to service drives at planned intervals in order to extend their service lives.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 July 2007)
Air mist spray cooling ups slab cast quality
User Application Article Steel slab continuous caster is now producing higher quality steel grades since its cooling system was converted from conventional water feed into air mist spray cooling. Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (23 July 2007)
Milling inserts add machining stability
Milling tool developments to be seen at EMO 2007 include a six-sided insert for very high speed machining and double sided inserts with an extremely secure screw clamping system.
News from TaeguTec UK (23 July 2007)
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