News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 19 August
to Saturday 25 August 2007
Precision translation stage has high speed
The palm-top-sized precision translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics and speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) (24 August 2007)
Automation seekers specify quality, then speed
Quality that is driving most manufacturers to consider automating previously manual assembly and not necessarily speed, said an automation systems builder, while continuous inspection is essential.
News from Modular Automation International (24 August 2007)
High pressure gas regulators are precise
Single- and multi-stage high pressure gas regulators provide precise control of gases and all models comply with BS EN ISO 2503 and are manufactured under the IS0 9001. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (24 August 2007)
Hard disc makers demand more from cleaning
User Application Article Key changes in hard disc specifications - such as GMR heads and a reduction in flying height from 1 micron to near contact - put pressure on cleaning system developments. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (24 August 2007)
Solid carbide milling cutters up metal removal
Solid carbide, rough milling cutters feature an unequal pitch and optimal geometry tuning - plus positive face angle with integrated chip breaker - stabilise cutting edge and shorten chips. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (24 August 2007)
With CNC mill-turn centres, reliability counts
No matter how good a CNC mill-turn centre is, in production a key requirement is reliability, and if the machine can not meet that, it is time to change said a subcontractor.
News from Turning Technologies UK (23 August 2007)
Production control interfaced with accounting
Latest version of the Jobshop advanced production planning and control system now interfaces seamlessly with Castle Computers' Exchequer software system. Brochure Available
News from Jobshop (23 August 2007)
Value chain communications improved, no IT
User Application Article Water heater manufacturer is gaining operational flexibility through hybrid approach to hosting integrated business processes and allow strategic processes to be prioritised.
News from Sterling Commerce (23 August 2007)
Plastics injection moulding cell is robotised
A GBP 200,000 investment in a plastics injection moulding cell, based on an Arburg 3600kN machine, will reduce order to production lead times for and independent UK moulder.
News from A K Industries (23 August 2007)
Medical parts are 100% deburred thermally
User Application Article Thermal deburring is used more for medical components, as this simple deburring procedure can guarantee the 100% removal of all potentially loose burrs and contaminants.
News from Deburring Centre (23 August 2007)
Online ion chromatography controls acid pickling
User Application Article Compact Online ion chromatography tightens the pickling process and reduces concentrate added to the pickling bath to ensure that the acid content remains within specification. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (23 August 2007)
UK machine tool show stand space sold
The UK's Manufacturing Technologies Association reports that over 100% of stand space has already been sold for the MACH 2008 machine tool and manufacturing exhibition.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (23 August 2007)
Portable coordinate measuring software upgraded
Upgraded software for portable coordinate measuring machines has graphical user interface for training and easier use, and a color-coded scheme for points to be measured.
News from Hexagon Metrology Europe, Romer (23 August 2007)
Magnetic door stop has three functions
A very neat magnetic machinery door stop comprises a folded steel plate that provides strength and incorporates the functions of door stop, cushion and catch. Brochure Available
News from Machine Building Systems (23 August 2007)
Low cost actuators are simpler to apply
Low cost actuators provide a simple and low cost electrical alternative to fluid power actuators, and to electric drive systems employing ball screw or gear reducer mechanisms. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (23 August 2007)
Electric tube beneder cuts prototyping cycle time
User Application Article At a leading motocross exhaust pipe manufacturer, a CNC, software-configurable, electric tube bending machine has reduced prototyping cycles from days to hours.
News from Unison (23 August 2007)
Supply chain software agent appointed in Russia
A leading developer of real-time execution software for supply chain management, Made4net, has appointed Red Tree as its distributor in Russia and the CIS.
News from Made4net (23 August 2007)
NC rotary indexing tables are modular
Modular NC rotary indexing tables offering a greater flexibility of applications and the ability to extend to 2-axis with up to four spindles. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (23 August 2007)
Quick-change collets improve productivity
Quick-change collets help improve productivity, increase manufacturing flexibility and deliver greater process reliability for single- and multi-spindle automatic production lathes.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (23 August 2007)
Servo transfer system raises press productivity
User Application Article Latest transfer system could increase output by nearly 50% - working up to 22 strokes/min compared with 15/strokes/min in an older transfer press - so it was time to buy a new system.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (22 August 2007)
Improve mould tool parts ejection
To increase the speed and effectiveness of injection mould tool parts ejection, accelerated ejectors increase the stroke of selected ejector pins to a 2:1 ratio over normal ejection stroke.
News from DMS Diemould Service (22 August 2007)
Robotic honing has automatic bore sizing
A vertical CNC honing system designed for automatic precision sizing and finishing of deep bores up to 200mm diameter features robotic part loading offers variety of bore-diameter gaging systems.
News from Sunnen Products Company (22 August 2007)
Super-abrasives replace honing in bores
Having proved itself to be cost-effective for almost all bore finishing applications, single-pass super-abrasive bore finishing technology is rapidly superseding conventional honing, said Engis.
News from Engis (UK) (22 August 2007)
Mill-turn centre does jobs in one set-up
User Application Article A mill-turning centre with a sub-spindle has taken multi-operational work away from a conventional CNC lathe and machining centres to finish jobs complete in a single set-up, said a subcontractor.
News from Colchester-Harrison (22 August 2007)
Barcode scanner designed for industry
A portable and durable RF barcode scanner offers a very long continuous operating time with more than 60,000 scans per charge and a short charging time of only 2h.
News from ForeGone Solutions (22 August 2007)
Software guides wire harness assembling
Synthetic speech is provided by software designed to guide operators and increase productivity when assembling cable and wire harnesses and includes an assisting a connector graphic.
News from CAMI Research (22 August 2007)
'Intelligent' relays protect electric motors
Intended to cut plant downtime and reduce maintenance costs, intelligent motor protection relays include thermal overload, motor temperature monitoring, earth fault and phase imbalance detection.
News from Schneider Electric (22 August 2007)
Part traceability made with vision technology
User Application Article Korea's largest construction equipment manufacturer is now relying on vision technology to ensure complete parts traceability through character recognition. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (22 August 2007)
Manual plasma-arc cutters are faster
For cutting any conductive material up to 9.5mm thick, manual plasma-arc cutters are faster and cleaner compared to that of the oxy-fuel cutting processes.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (22 August 2007)
Wireless temperature sensing simplified
Analog thermocouple and RTD instrumentation nodes for the SureCross wireless network facilitate easy, rugged wireless temperature sensing for high repeatability and fast response time.
News from Banner Engineering (22 August 2007)
Bench top video checks 3D workpieces
Designed specifically for 3D work pieces, a simple-to-use, bench-top video measuring system makes rapid checks on mechanical, stamped metal and plastics moulded parts. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (22 August 2007)
Boring tools adjusted remotely by radio link
A flexible, multi-point, remotely adjustable boring system uses a remote radio link to make micron adjustment of multiple cutting edges in a boring tool and can be seen at EMO 2007.
News from Rigibore (22 August 2007)
Monitor use of expensive industrial gases
Having achieved success with a device for checking compressed air consumption, there is now a similar device for checking industrial gases such as CO2, nitorogen and argon. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (22 August 2007)
Borescopes deliver clear high contrast images
Rigid borescopes offer bright, clear, detailed, high contrast images and have been engineered for 'plug and play' versatility for video and digital photography.
News from Moritex Europe (22 August 2007)
Laser device measures feature in difficult access
Precision engineering company recently developed a laser device that measures a feature in a closed cavity on the door assembly.
News from Edwards Precision Engineering (22 August 2007)
ABB ranked as leading automation supplier
A study 'Automation Supplier Provided Services Worldwide Outlook' ranked ABB in the leading market position in this rapidly growing market space.
News from ABB Automation (22 August 2007)
Vision Website jobs page opened to non-members
UKIVA is now allowing job vacancies from non-members to be posted on the 'jobs' page on its Web site, which now attracts in excess of 6000 visitors/month.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (22 August 2007)
Horizontal machining centre loading simplified
A horizontal machining centre has an efficient positive 180 deg rotating pallet change system that provides convenient pallet accessibility for simplified work loading.
News from Leader CNC (22 August 2007)
Hand tools and storage catalogue released
As well as an extensive range of wrenches, screwdrivers, socket sets, striking tools, pliers and grips, workshop and automotive tools, the Facom catalogue includes an economy tool cabinet.
News from Facom UK (22 August 2007)
Friction tester gets SS table option
There is a stainless steel friction table option for a versatile friction tester to determine the static and kinetic coefficients of friction of plastics film and paper sliding over stainless steel.
News from Lloyd Instruments (22 August 2007)
Shorter CNC machining lead-times win orders
Is it time to bring machining back in-house - the technology is there to reduce manufacturing and machining costs 'at home', suggests Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (22 August 2007)
UK manufacturing bankruptcies rate falls
Although the number of manufacturing administrations or bankruptcies fell by some 20% in the first half of 2007, rising lending interest rates may reverse this trend.
News from Deloitte & Touche (21 August 2007)
Miniature drives make conveyor more compact
By using miniature 24V DC drives a conveyor manufacturer has produced a more compact, low-power accumulation conveyor for conveying unit loads such as cartons and totes.
News from Excel Automation (21 August 2007)
Avoid torque peaks during motor start-up
A flexible torque control provides a practically linear speed ramp during the whole motor starting process, avoiding torque peaks that can otherwise produce abrupt accelerations.
News from WEG Electric Motors (UK) (21 August 2007)
Air amplifiers increase airflows, save costs
Air Amplifiers provide large airflows whilst consuming minimal volumes of compressed air and so provide lower running costs and lower energy consumption.
News from Meech Air Technology (21 August 2007)
Cable assemblies firm now independent
Following a MBI, UK cable assemblies manufacturer, Quadrant Connections, said that its independence will ensure that it can continue and thrive.
News from Quadrant Connections (21 August 2007)
Rubber compounds used for gaskets
Dispersed fibre technology rubber compound material replaces coated fabric sheet allows manufacturers to improve the performance and durability of gas pressure regulators and gas meters.
News from Metflex Precision Rubber Components (21 August 2007)
Harder coatings improve hydraulic pumps
User Application Article An exceptionally hard, insulating carbon coating, is providing a breakthrough in wear protection and, furthermore, opening up additional design opportunities in the hydraulic pump sector.
News from Balzers AG (21 August 2007)
CNC machine tools expand subcontracting service
User Application Article Sheet metal fabricator is expanding into a wider range of services, having purchased a 'job shop' package of manual/CNC turret mill and manual/CNClathe and, latterly, VMCs. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (21 August 2007)
Fume extraction equipment leased
High value items - including welding and fume extraction machines costing over GBP 1000 - can now be leased in the UK for two or more years.
News from Buck & Hickman (21 August 2007)
Coil bar outlet has heat retention tunnel
Bar in coil outlet incorporates a heat retention tunnel to achieve specific mechanical properties in special steels, including high alloyed and microalloyed steels as well as cold heading grade steel.
News from Morgan Construction Company (21 August 2007)
High power connectors prevent mistakes
Cost effective and reliable 600V AC/DC multipole connector families feature a novel keying feature, preventing misconnection with different connectors.
News from Anderson Power Products (21 August 2007)
Proximity sensors include optical types
A range of high quality electronic non-contact proximity sensors include traditional inductive and capacitive sensors and the latest optical sensors.
News from Thorite (21 August 2007)
Global all products steel price declined faster
Latest forecasts on composite carbon steel prices anticipate reasonably stable pricing over the period into early 2008, with EU reductions offset by North American increases.
News from MEPS (International) (21 August 2007)
'Entry level' inspection device introduced
An 'entry level' automated inspection vision device having all the processing power in a rugged, DIN mountable enclosure, instead of the camera head. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (21 August 2007)
Compressed air meter is easy to install
An in-line mass flow meter for measuring compressed air now has detachable inlet and outlet piping to make installation and service much easier.
News from VPInstruments (21 August 2007)
Electric network review reduces downtime
If a review of electrical plant saves the user just 15 min of production downtime, the review costs will be recovered in full while improving overall productivity.
News from Schneider Electric (21 August 2007)
Plug-in device supports scanners
Plug-in device supports API's Intelliscan hand-held laser scanner for non contact digitisation of large objects, as well as the portable Intelliprobe hard probe for complex shapes.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc (21 August 2007)
Laser scanning and inspection service opened
Global provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services has recently opened a laser scanning and inspection service bureau in the Netherlands.
News from GKS Inspection Services (21 August 2007)
Plasma-arc profiler enables small batch work
User Application Article A customised plasma-arc cutting and profiling system has enabled a maker of building components to produce small batch sizes of 100 to 200 pieces economically and accept customised projects. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (21 August 2007)
CNC programming to CMM crossover eased
Engineers and metrology professionals are able to simulate the complete CMM and inspection part giving a clear performance advantage over traditional CMM programming.
News from Applied Computing and Engineering (21 August 2007)
Servo-driven barfeed is smooth and accurate
Extremely fast, servo-driven barfeed system for lathes ensures smooth and accurate loading and positioning of round, square and hexagonal bars without damage or deflection.
News from Leader CNC (21 August 2007)
Milling inserts have integrated cooling flutes
A range of ball nose and toroidal indexable milling inserts have integrated cooling flutes for through the tool air supply to provide more efficient chip evacuation.
News from LMT Fette (21 August 2007)
700 Global IT practices surveyed
Survey that examined ITIL in SAP enterprises revealed that most are using ITIL as a strategy; the primary benefits of adopting the best practice framework are process standardization and efficiency.
News from Pink Elephant (21 August 2007)
Properly mounted sensors resist arc welding
Technical Background Article Review sensor choice, the way they are located, how they mounted and how they are connected and the result will be higher welding cell efficiency and lower costs, said Balluff UK.
News from Balluff UK (20 August 2007)
Specialist tube working service offered
Tube working company has produced a brochure that describes over 50 applications involving end working, profile shaping, tapering, reducing, flaring and weldless assembly services.
News from Diversico Industries (20 August 2007)
Plastics fabricator adds on laser welding
As well as offering hot gas, extrusion, fusion welding and chemical bonding techniques to fabricate plastics components, Barkston has invested GBP 250,000 in 3D laser welding.
News from Barkston Plastics Engineering (20 August 2007)
Micro-surface finishing reduces friction
Motorsport engine builder has invested in surface finishing equipment to offer micro-level finishing to reduce friction in components such as cam followers.
News from MCT (20 August 2007)
CNC multi-spindle automatics are modular
Modular, CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe has two rear- side machining stations and can be equipped with a pallet system that can be integrated into a production line.
News from Schuette (20 August 2007)
Adhesive transfer tapes splice metal coils
High shear, high temperature adhesive transfer tapes have bond strengths that are sufficient for splicing metal coils and other demanding applications.
News from Adchem Corporation (20 August 2007)
CMMs retrofitted with laser scanning probes
Highly precise laser probes can be quickly retrofitted to the Wenzel CMMs so can output high density scan data to the system's bundled software for inspection/verification and reverse engineering.
News from Laser Design (20 August 2007)
Steel versus aluminium - which is 'greener'?
Technical Background Article In response to an article on aluminium, it is erroneous to claim that aluminum-intensive vehicles produce less greenhouse gas emissions than steel-intensive vehicles, explains Ed Opbroek.
News from International Iron and Steel Institute (20 August 2007)
Non-contact tool setting system introduced
German metrology manufacturer will show a non-contact tool setting system, touch probes, tool length setting probe and software for in-process workpiece measurement at a UK GTMA event.
News from Blum Novotest (20 August 2007)
Infrared temperature sensors work to 2500 deg C
Fibre-optic infrared temperature sensors offer a much wider temperature range, from 300 to 2500 deg C and provide a very short wavelength spectral response for measuring metallic targets.
News from Calex Electronics (20 August 2007)
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