News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 12 August
to Saturday 18 August 2007
Pick-up spindle VTL - a true machining centre?
Some while ago a production engineer said that the pick-up spindle vertical turning lathe can be the true machining centre, yet some countries don't make enough use of them, writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (17 August 2007)
Aluminium show pavilion includes smelting
Germany's Aluminium 2008 exhibition's Primary Pavilion will feature all equipment and technology companies supplying the primary industry including smelting technology.
News from Reed Exhibitions Deutschland (Aluminium) (17 August 2007)
UK's private fabricators outperform corporates
According to a recent survey, 194 of the UK's top 250 fabricated metal products companies remain privately owned, and their values are increasing faster than those of corporate competitors.
News from Plimsoll Publishing (17 August 2007)
Hollow bar standard will extend choice
Users of hollow bar feedstock will gain more choice and greater flexibility in sourcing when the new European Standard for Hollow Bar, EN 10294 - 1 applies, said a metals stockholder.
News from Van Leeuwen Wheeler (17 August 2007)
Wall chart guides on welding automation
Users of Lincoln Electric welding equipment interested in automating their welding systems can benefit from a wall chart designed to ease the product selection process.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (17 August 2007)
Vehicle body hemming firm expands production
A UK specialist manufacturer of hemming closure systems and equipment for vehicle bodies has opened a 2000ft2 production facility - double the previous factory size, said the company.
News from DV Automation (17 August 2007)
Knurling tools minimise vibration
Designed for small automatic screw machines and sliding head automatics, a compact knurling tool system is designed to minimise vibration when knurling.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (17 August 2007)
GPS unit tracks mobile plant, logistics
Many large companies - particularly metals producers and large rolling mills and metal treatment plants - use locomotives, tugs, trucks, etc and always want to know where they are.
News from Hima-Sella (17 August 2007)
Tooling firm appoints UK managing director
LMT Fette has appointed Trevor Tolley as UK managing director to build a direct sales and distribution network around the company's high performance tooling products.
News from LMT Fette (17 August 2007)
Has your plastics granulator got an 'open heart'?
The idea of a plastics granulator having an 'open heart' is simply that the 'heart' of the machine can be readily accessed for maintenance, cleaning and inspection during production changeovers.
News from Rapid Granulator AB (17 August 2007)
Machine vision cameras integrated quickly
For single or dual machine vision camera applications, a DIN mountable system has its 'smarts' inside the camera controller - and not the camera head - to make integration easier.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (17 August 2007)
Digital PID controller has short cycle time
A fast, digital, programmable PID-controller has been introduced for the use with IMPAC digital infrared pyrometers and features an extremely short controller-cycle time of only 250 microsec.
News from Impac Infrared (17 August 2007)
Sensors housed in rugged 12mm barrels
A range of photoelectric sensors, housed in 12mm threaded metal barrels, feature a visible red sensing beam for easy alignment and two signal indicator LEDs.
News from Banner Engineering (17 August 2007)
Workwear maker adds CRM, inventory management
Manufacturer of specialist workwear is installing a business management system to help manage their customer relationship management, inventory control and sourcing operations.
News from XeBusiness (17 August 2007)
Servo motors range from 0.37kW to 370kW
A servo drive range now numbers 22 models from 0.37kW to 370kW and all have options of plug-in safety modules that meet EN954-1 requirements. Brochure Available
News from Lenze (17 August 2007)
3D laser cutter avoids complex drive systems
A 3D laser cutting machine has direct drive motors and transducers in the laser focusing head to avoid using complex kinematics and gear trains, so eliminating backlash and minimising wear. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (17 August 2007)
Let robots check screw threads in holes
A robot can now check thread size, depth and quality by powering an all-electric gage probe into and back out of a thread in sizes from 3mm to 50mm diameter.
News from New Vista Corporation (17 August 2007)
Device measures run-out up to 300,000 rev/min
A dynamic spindle run-out measurement system checks high-speed spindles running at up to 300,000 rev/min and does not require manual resetting when total indicated run-out decreases.
News from Lion Precision (17 August 2007)
Wide range of peripherals support robots use
Company not only makes robots, it also offers advanced software, peripherals and control systems, including machine vision, multi-robot working and high power laser cutting. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (17 August 2007)
Vibratory machines deburr automatically
User Application Article Two vibratory finishing machines have released skilled operators in variable manual parts deburring practices for assembling and testing pumps. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (17 August 2007)
Rack stores robot end-of-arm tooling
Requests from injection moulders for some kind of rack to store end-of-arm robotic tooling have resulted in the development of a mobile unit for placing nea the moulding machine.
News from SAS Automation (17 August 2007)
Turned parts company grows by one-third
A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004.
News from Qualiturn Products (17 August 2007)
Array package rework system introduced
Array Package Rework System enhances and enables fast ramp and tighter delta temperature control for lead-free rework without affecting adjacent and underside components. Brochure Available
News from OK International (17 August 2007)
Cable glands installed and maintained easily
Universal cable glands are easy to install and maintain and are triple certified Flameproof and are suitable for use in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, Zone 22 Hazardous areas for all types of cables.
News from CMP Products (17 August 2007)
Jewellery CAM gets 3D design module
Delcam has introduced a 3D conceptual design module for its ArtCAM engraving and routing software jewellery, signage and other decorative items. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (17 August 2007)
Catalogue shows way to 5000 fasteners
Product catalogue shows the way to access over 5,000 in-house stock lines of sheet metal fasteners and special-purpose turned and cold formed parts.
News from Northern Precision (17 August 2007)
Injection moulder takes less energy
Latest plastics injection moulder for packaging has a high efficiency hydraulic system; reduced energy consumption and excellent performance of the injection unit, using an accumulator.
News from Sandretto UK (17 August 2007)
Coordinate measurement relies on good software
Jon Hobden looks at the development of Coordinate Measuring Machines and the importance of finding the right CMM software for a given application.
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (16 August 2007)
Inverters are for mash seam welding
Welding inverters rated at up to 800A for mash seam welding operate in current, voltage and power feedback modes and monitor key welding parameters.
News from WeldComputer Corporation (16 August 2007)
Painting robots suit all work sizes
A range of of painting robots include eight models for small to large workpieces and there is a variety of wrists providing up to six axes of movement.
News from Kawasaki Robotics UK (16 August 2007)
Robots to assemble aircraft quicker
User Application Article A UK university has gained a technical partner to develop robotic assembly systems for the aircraft industry and reduce the high level of manual work currently used by the industry. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (16 August 2007)
Linear motor machining centres expand
On the DMG stand at EMO 2007 will be a linear motor powered axes vertical machining centre available in 3- to 5-axis versions , 5-axis universal machining centres and a new control system.
News from DMG (UK) (16 August 2007)
Laser marker offers high speed
A 50W CO2 laser marker is a 'one-box' design with an IP65-rated housing for flexible integration in dirty and wet environments for high speed use in packaging, extrusion and beverage.
News from Alltec GmbH Laser Business Unit (16 August 2007)
Cutting tools and usage reviewed after EMO
Cutting tool manufacturer, Iscar, will be holding a series of six technical information days after EMO 2007 supported by Matsuura, Star, Renishaw, Roemheld, Solidcam and Balzer.
News from Iscar Tools (16 August 2007)
Ceramic linear bearings are more reliable
Technical Background Article Ceramic linear bearings maintain longer and more reliable performance and are claimed to have an exceptional life span while requiring little or no lubrication, reports Micromech.
News from Micromech (15 August 2007)
Superabrasive OD wheels grind 20% faster
Users of outside diameter superabrasive grinding wheels are reporting cycles up to 20% faster and/or cost per part reductions up to 30%.
News from Meister Abrasives, USA (15 August 2007)
5-axis machining software firm expands rapidly
Owing to the rapid expansion in the marketing of its 5-axis component software, ModuleWorks has appointed DR David Plater as its technical director.
News from ModuleWorks (15 August 2007)
CNC sliding head autos to combat competition
User Application Article UK machining subcontractor has bought two additional CNC sliding-head automatic lathes - offering faster cycle times - to combat overseas cpompetition.
News from Star Micronics GB (15 August 2007)
Switch automatically transfers load to generator
In the event of failure of three phase and single phase AC power supply, an automatic transfer switch automatically transfers the load from the mains supply to the generator. Brochure Available
News from Tyco Electronics (15 August 2007)
5-axis CAM supports positional, simultaneous work
CAM programming system extends the range of 5-axis machine tool support to include head/table configurations for simultaneous and positional machining work. Brochure Available
News from EdgeCAM (15 August 2007)
UK metrology supplier also offers advice
UK supplier of metology equipment holds an impressive stock of over 10,000 products and is ready to assist on gauging problems - including those not solved by a standard product.
News from H Roberts & Son (15 August 2007)
Stud ensures accurate assembly positioning
To ensure accurate positioning and high strength threaded fixing of components in sheet metal assemblies, a stud is for dynamic, static and shock load applications in 0.6mm-4.0mm thick materials. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (15 August 2007)
Production management software grows 53%
Provider of job processing software, Tricorn, reported an impressive 53% growth, including its ISO Quality Management Software and Tricorn RTS, its Real Time Scheduler.
News from TriCorn Systems (15 August 2007)
Air compressor has oil-free piston
An innovative oil-free piston compressor is designed as a single-stage 10 bar unit and is compact, energy efficient and provides the smaller air user with cost effective compressed air. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (15 August 2007)
Latest cameras will oust complex video types
Two 'entry-level' cameras for brightfield microscopy and stereomicroscopy will replace conventional compact cameras with zoom lenses or complex video camera with framegrabber technology.
News from Carl Zeiss (14 August 2007)
Passive encoder uses no internal electronics
A totally passive encoder uses no electronics within the sensor and is therefore usable in stressful environments not suited for conventional electronic-based encoders. Brochure Available
News from Micronor (14 August 2007)
Flux-cored wire improves weld quality
Claimed to offer the most stable arc on the market today, a gas-shielded flux-cored wire also offers easy wire feeding and precise chemical composition to produce higher quality welds.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (14 August 2007)
Co-injection blow-molding introduced
Co-injection blow-molding process enables crystal-clear, virtually unbreakable polycarbonate resins to be integrated with traditional barrier materials for healthcare packaging applications.
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics (14 August 2007)
Oversupply looms on world steel markets
Low prices on steels is tending to slow down exports markets while Asian stainless steel prices are also forecast to continue falling during August 2007, but may rise in 2008.
News from MEPS (International) (14 August 2007)
Five-axis tool grinder works unmanned at night
User Application Article A 5-axis CNC tool and cutter grinder with pallet loader allows a tooling company to do 'specials' work on day shifts and 'routine' work on unmanned night shifts.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (14 August 2007)
Precision ball screws catalogue issued
Latest ballscrew catalogue includes DIN standard ball ccrew and flanged nut assemblies with and without preload and cylindrical nut and ball screw units with and without axial clearances. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (14 August 2007)
CNC turning company grows at 20-25%/year
UK subcontract machinist has been maintaining growth of 20-25%/year, and was visited recently by an international delegation to se how its growth was achieved.
News from Unicut Precision (14 August 2007)
Used water jet cutting machines are on the Web
Manufacturer of water jet abrasive cutting machines - also used for coating removal - has posted used machines on its Web site.
News from Jet Edge (14 August 2007)
Distance sensor works on many surfaces
An analogue distance sensor, for distance measurement applications where the ultra-high precision of an OD sensor is not necessary, offers accuracy up to +/-0.5mm, reproducibility up to +/-0.2mm.
News from Sick (UK) (14 August 2007)
Industrial cameras are highly responsive
Industrial cameras with high-speed electronic shuttering offer enhanced levels of responsivity not possible with CMOS sensors for excellent performance in light limited applications. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision (14 August 2007)
Light support media eases large tube bending
To overcome the problem of the weight of supporting media used in the bending of large diameter tubes, a light weight, low melting polymer has been introduced.
News from John Neale (14 August 2007)
CNC plasma-arc profilers raise capacity
User Application Article Three CNC cutting and profiling systems, using advanced plasma-arc cutting and precision guidance systems, produce ultra-precise blanks, usable without time-consuming manual reworking. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (14 August 2007)
Collets offer quicker lathe changeovers
A range of quick changeover, flexible collets can accommodate bar stock variation and provide the opportunity for increased spindle speeds.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (14 August 2007)
Chuck manufacturer expands machining facility
Lathe chuck and centres manufacturer, Pratt Burnerd International, is to invest GBP 600,000 in machin tools and equipment to meet a substantial increase in demand.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (14 August 2007)
Safety products control packaging safety
A range of safety system control products - from safety relaysto a multi function modular controller - are available for builders of packaging machinery.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (13 August 2007)
Machine vision colour camera is high speed
A standard interface, with programmable general purpose input/output ports used in a high speed machine vision camera readily integrates with advanced 3CCD prism colour technology.
News from Adept Electronic Solutions (13 August 2007)
CMM checks telescope mirrors to under 1 micron
User Application Article Research and designcentre stipulated a pre-determined positioning capability for a CMM's measuring probe of less than one micron when inspecting 1m parts.
News from Hexagon Metrology (13 August 2007)
Tablet/capsule weight sorters improved
A touch screen control panel and a new design of hopper have improved the use and application of versatile, multipurpose tablet/capsule weight sorters for the pharmaceutical industry.
News from CI Electronics (13 August 2007)
Advice given to users of chemical treatments
A UK forum offered independent advice on UK legislation, which permits hefty fines to be levied on companies using hazardous surface preparation processes and failing to comply. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (13 August 2007)
Equiping RFID tag and reader manufacturing
Contax is supplying equipment to RFTRAQ to make radio frequency identification tags and readers and provide the latest quality control and assurance for its technology hardware.
News from Contax (13 August 2007)
Ceramic coated inserts turn steels at 300m/min
As well as enabling a CNC lathe to turn steels at cutting speeds up to 300m/min, nano-crystalline TiCN ceramic coated inserts offer a longer tool life - up to 50% - compared with coated inserts.
News from LMT Fette (13 August 2007)
Drill/tap centres machine aluminium
Drill/tap machining centres are for use in the high-volume production of complex aluminium parts that require fast, reliable and cost-efficient drill/tap machining.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (13 August 2007)
SRM software makes inventories transparent
User Application Article A medical aids manufacturer has selected Web-based software to help it visualise the current stock of materials and to introduce dynamic vendor managed inventory.
News from Infor (13 August 2007)
Sensor/actuator cable flexes 60 million times
A series of sensor/actuator cables includes one designed for particularly tight bend radii - 4xD and smaller - showing no failure, even after going through 60 million cycles. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (13 August 2007)
HMI - white paper asks: to build or buy?
A 'white paper' offers guidance on whether to build one's own human machine interface terminals or buy from an outside source - and which is most cost-effective.
News from QSI Corporation (13 August 2007)
Ironless linear positioners are low-cost
Using ironless motors, linear positioners achieve high performance at an economical cost while having the design flexibility to accommodate customisation. Brochure Available
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA (13 August 2007)
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