News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 26 August
to Saturday 1 September 2007
Slitting knife holders give accurate, quality cuts
Pneumatic knife holders for sheeters, winders and slitting lines, including narrow slitting, satisfy the search for greater slit width accuracy and slit edge quality.
News from Burcas (31 August 2007)
Plastics moulding includes gravimetric blending
Provider of plastics manufacturing equipment will be showing robots, automation systems, in-mould labelling as well as granulators, material handling and gravimetric blending.
News from Wittmann UK (31 August 2007)
Production control software is SAP-endorsed
Production scheduling and control 'Production Execution 1.0' software has received 'SAP xApps Certified - Powered by SAP NetWeaver' status and is now SAP-endorsed business software.
News from Invensys Wonderware (31 August 2007)
Plastics film protects automobile bodies
A reclamable opaque white plastic film protects automobile bodies and parts against external aggressions (such as acid rain, bird droppings, and tool marks) during assembly, transport, and storage.
News from Novacel (31 August 2007)
Magnetic plates save die cutting set-up, costs
A flexible magnetic die (or plate) can be used to die cut various substrates and saves set-up time and money as a flexible plate is less expensive than a solid rotary die.
News from Rotoflex Tooling (31 August 2007)
Temperature transmitter is accurate, reliable
Temperature transmitter offers the maximum functional safety with EMC immunity to NAMUR NE 21, signal on alarm functions to NAMUR NE 43 and basic NAMUR NE 89 requirements. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (31 August 2007)
Insert tools mill large diameter screw threads
User Application Article Thread milling is used by specialist engineers as a high productivity method for machining large diameter threads in carbon steel and high toughness metals.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (31 August 2007)
Truck reaches press tools from multi-level racking
User Application Article Rather than extend a press shop building, Mitsubishi Electric has installed multi-level pallet racking and use a multi-direction reach truck to lift the dies on and off the racking as required.
News from Sidetracker Engineering (31 August 2007)
Unmanned CNC machining wins back orders
Although a precision machining firm had lost work to the Far East and Eastern Europe, investment highly automated 24h unmanned CNC machining is winning UK business back.
News from Acro Precision Technology (31 August 2007)
Improve injection moulded plastics consistency
User Application Article Combine a contol system with the latest melt pressure control and the user will be able to maintain the consistency of an injection molded part, said a control engineering company.
News from Eurotherm (31 August 2007)
SCARA robot is very compact, versatile
A very compact SCARA robot is being offered for automation tasks such as dispensing, testing, packaging and assembly and will be shown at K 2007 alongside a fast demoulding activity. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (31 August 2007)
Assembly systems provider makes vision choice
User Application Article More demand from users for machine vision systems on assembly lines to support quality assurance led a German supplier to choose a provider offering user-friendly, reliable systems with support. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (30 August 2007)
UK metal cutting tool services boosted
UK tooling manufacturer and supplier, Brunswick Tooling is now gaining additional promotional and technical support from Sandvik Coromant in distributor partnership.
News from Brunswick Tooling (30 August 2007)
Low cost light sources made for endoscopes
For use with its portable industrial endoscopes, Moritex has introduced a range of low-cost, battery handle light sources to suit different applications and budgets.
News from Moritex Europe (30 August 2007)
Cranes to improve galvanised products throughput
User Application Article Two galvanising companies have ordered cranes to to increase crane lifting capability and improve material throughput in factories in the UK and overseas.
News from Street Crane (30 August 2007)
Weighing and force measurement digitised
As more industries depend on accurate weighing measurement, it is essential that analogue signals from weight and force sensors are accurately and reliably converted into digital signals.
News from Penko Engineering (30 August 2007)
Sheet metal work nesting and CAM amortised fast
User Application Article Fabricator of stainless steel catering and food service industries reported that the company's latest investment in nesting and CAM software has amortised inside three months.
News from Jetcam International (30 August 2007)
GT1 team takes on point cloud metrology
User Application Article A leading GT1 car racing team has signed a technology sponsorship agreement with a provider of standard point cloud metrology engineering software for reverse engineering.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc (30 August 2007)
How to rationalise metalworking fluids use
User Application Article Compressor maker and subcontracting firm develops and rationalises the number of fluids used such as grinding fluids for washing and machine-cleaning fluids used for cleaning floors.
News from Master Chemical Europe (30 August 2007)
Industrial storage systems raise productivity
Storage installations for the manufacturing industry increase productivity by cutting time and labour, enabling quick and easy location of components and tools.
News from System Store Solutions (30 August 2007)
Shell and end mills reduce thread passes
A range of shell and end mills for threading at high feed rates use long inserts to reduce the number of required machining passes and so reduce cycle times and tooling costs.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (30 August 2007)
Extruded plastics pipe sizes changed without stop
A system for inline, 'press button' pipe dimension change on plastics extrusion machines now processes PVC pipe as well as polyolefin pipe without stopping production.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (30 August 2007)
Subcontractor moves into 5-axis machining
User Application Article UK subcontact machine shop has moved into 5-axis machining for high precision, small batch jobs for the aerospace, defence and motorsport industries.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (30 August 2007)
Replace old compressors to save airline costs
User Application Article If an existing air compressor is beginning to show its age, as one did at a presswork plant, then it is time to change it for one that would be more efficient, economical and environmentally friendly.
News from Thorite (30 August 2007)
Synchronisation and time companies merge
A provider of synchronization products, Spectracom, has merged with Temex Sync, which designs and manufactures time and frequency products.
News from Spectracom (30 August 2007)
Thermal imaging data analysed, presented easily
For its thermal imaging cameras, FLIR Systems has a system that allows an operator to organise and analyse radiometric images and present data in professional report form in three easy moves. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (30 August 2007)
Twin-spindle machining centres cut downtime
If you are regularly machining small to medium batches of relatively complex prismatic parts it may be time to look at twin-spindle machining centres, says Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles (30 August 2007)
Added value for technical mouldings
A plastics moulding and sub-assembly subcontractor, AK Industries of Hereford, undertakes technically demanding design and production for many industries.
News from A K Industries (30 August 2007)
Very narrow aisle trucks bring productivity
The increasing adoption of very narrow aisles in warehousing and storage has lead to a number of design challenges for lift truck manufacturers and a resurgence in narrow-aisle innovation.
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (30 August 2007)
Plastics subcontractor produces filter assemblies
Plastics components subcontractor, A K Industries, is now manufacturing a residential central heating filter assembly for technology company Fluid Conditioning Systems.
News from A K Industries (29 August 2007)
Five-axis twin-spindle VMC has high output
The aerospace industry wants more 5-axis production machining output, which is why a German machine tool builder has introduced a twin-spindle, 5-axis vertical and horizontal machining centres. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK (29 August 2007)
3D video uprates laser machining service
User Application Article An innovative micro and nano-engineering centre has become the first UK site to order a precision 3D video measuring system to improve a laser micromachining service. Brochure Available
News from Nikon UK (29 August 2007)
Manufacturing simulation e-hub strategy announced
To overcome proprietary simulation software 'lock-in', an e-hub strategy offers modular packages to begin using simulation and add functionality as experience advances.
News from Applied Computing and Engineering (29 August 2007)
Lasers drill and cut sensitive materials
User Application Article Conventional 'single pass' laser operation dos not generally suit pre-coated or heat-sensitive materials, which is why a high speed, multi-pass process has been developed. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (29 August 2007)
Power press automation uprates output/safety
User Application Article A US presswork subcontractor's decision to automate was based not only on raising production efficiencies and cost savings but improving operator safety too.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (29 August 2007)
Sensor checks bottles/caps at 375 units/min
User Application Article A reliable inspection sensor, instead of photo-electric cells, is detecting and inspecting bottles and caps on a new high-tech bottling line at a rate of 375 units/min. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (29 August 2007)
Imaging system sees through arc welding light
A simple and cost effective imaging system, using diode laser and camera technology, looks deep into ta welding process allowing engineers to 'see' through the welding 'fireball'.
News from Oxford Lasers (29 August 2007)
Cutting tool services gain ISO 9001:2000
Designer, manufacturer, supplier and repairer of metal cutting tools, Brunswick Tooling, has gained BS EN ISO 9001:2000 quality assurance standard.
News from Brunswick Tooling (29 August 2007)
Centralised lubrication programmed for production
A ready-to-install centralised multiple-point lubrication system can be remotely programmed to feed lubricant to multiple positions on production lines at regular intervals. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (29 August 2007)
Flow drill screws replace BIW rivets and welding
User Application Article Using flow drill screws rather than rivets or welding in BIW vehicle assembly, enables tough joints to be achieved faster and more efficiently, without affecting the strength or long term integrity.
News from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems (29 August 2007)
Cam shaft grinder machines free form surfaces
User Application Article A patented swiveling spindle and a reliable programming system enables a CNC cam shaft grinder to machine polygonal, elliptical and free form surface profiles simply and efficiently.
News from Studer Schaudt (29 August 2007)
Measurement software gathers and stores data
A user-friendly precision measurement software package is designed to collect and store measurement data from manual, semi-automatic and automatic inspection systems. Brochure Available
News from ASI DataMyte International (29 August 2007)
Portable machine tools maker expands
Manufacturer of portable power machine tools, machine tools rental and training courses has expanded its operations in Oregon, USA and Dueren, Germany.
News from Climax Portable Machine Tools (29 August 2007)
Disc-type milling cutter is 'wafer-thin'
A high performance wafer-thin disc-type milling cutter has an overall diameter of 100mm and can generate grooves as narrow as 1.4mm wide to a depth of 25mm.
News from Horn Cutting Tools (29 August 2007)
Mill-turn centre machines bike parts in one hit
User Application Article Mill-turn centre cuts out the handling operations so that a mountain bike parts manufacturer can operate more machines with the same number of people, while reducing costs and improving quality. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (29 August 2007)
MAG Cincinnati machine tools relocates UK HQ
After many years' presence in its machine tool plant in Kingsbury Road, Birmingham, Cincinnati Machine has moved its headquarters to another of Birmingham's iconic buildings, the former Fort Dunlop.
News from Cincinnati Machine (29 August 2007)
Multi-component injection moulding processes
A limitation to achieving the aspirations of designers has been the ability to process multiple parts or materials into a single component when moulding plastic assemblies, writes Jon Hobden.
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (29 August 2007)
Laser marks in dirty, wet environments
Laser marking system in an IP65-rated housing and fitted with a small marking head can be used with an articulated arm in dirty and wet production line environments.
News from Alltec GmbH Laser Business Unit (27 August 2007)
Chinese machine tool show dates changed
The 2008 Chinese international machine tool exhibition will reflect growing Chinese demand for high precision and efficiency machine tools and related products.
News from China National Machine Tool Corp (27 August 2007)
Coating complex glass/ceramic/metal shapes
A low pressure chemical vapor deposition can coat complex shapes in almost all types of optical glass, including ball lenses, crystalline materials, ceramics and metals.
News from Deposition Sciences (27 August 2007)
CAM has improved 3D machining performance
CAM system for CNC programming of CNC milling machines, lathes and wire EDM machines now features open pocket milling and expanded CAD to CAM feature exchange. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (27 August 2007)
Endoscope simplifies machinery internal checks
Robust industrial endoscope enables expensive and time consuming maintenance and inspection routines to be carried out without fully dismantling machinery.
News from Dart Systems (27 August 2007)
Hydraulic press lengthens SS stamping die life
User Application Article Hydraulic draw press has consistently produced the most challenging stainless parts with low scrap rates and has increased die life - for years without sharpening.
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (27 August 2007)
Image processing controls robotic handling
User Application Article Wanting to robotise the handling of parts for motorcycle soot particulate filters also meant using machine vision to control the operations precisely and reliably. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK (27 August 2007)
CAD/CAM 5-axis system speeds mould making
User Application Article After five years working with CAD/CAM software a mould and die maker has found the specific design functionality for creating moulds and the toolpath calculation speed very fast and reliable. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 August 2007)
Going beyond CAD into 5-axis CNC machining
CAD provider, Root Solutions, has expanded beyond CAD into areas such as manufacturing, technical illustration and data management.
News from Root Solutions (27 August 2007)
Guide lists 700 automation product ranges
A specialist supplier of industrial automation and control solutions has released a product guide to over 700 product ranges available for immediate delivery.
News from Hawco (27 August 2007)
Laser marking vehicle airbag texts
User Application Article Several trials were conducted to determine the optimum laser power settings, number of passes, speed and line width, etc, to laser mark a 'clean' image, in 25s, on vehicle airbags. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (27 August 2007)
Ethernet guide introduces infrastructure
A network infrastructure guide for EtherNet/IP provides an introduction to the network infrastructure and gives users a framework for identifying the critical considerations.
News from ODVA (27 August 2007)
Wear parts maker invests in 5-axis machining
User Application Article Producer of specialised wear parts for the bearing industry has recently invested in 5-axis machining, advanced EDM, as well as linked ERP and CAD/CAM systems.
News from 600 Centre (27 August 2007)
EU steel prices remain high In spite of imports
EU steel prices continue at record levels - almost disregarding the 'flood' of steel products arriving into Southern Europe from China.
News from MEPS (International) (27 August 2007)
Compact laser interferometer has portability
A compact laser interferometer measurement system offers more performance, ease of use and reduced the typical 'warm-up' time for the laser to around 5 min. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (27 August 2007)
USB data acquisition devices are multifunction
Three high-speed multifunction 1MHz, 16-bit USB data acquisition devices, and a value-adding channel expansion module, have been introduced for measurements.
News from Measurement Computing (27 August 2007)
Manufacturing management software saves time
User Application Article An integrated manufacturing execution and quality management software suite will reduce 'time to market' in the manufacture of solar panels.
News from Eyelit (27 August 2007)
Gearbox overhaul frm invests in VMC
User Application Article Specialising in the overhaul of industrial gearboxes and repairs on gearbox castings, a UK form has ordered a vertical machining centre for production-orientated work. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (27 August 2007)
Fifty French plastics firms to attend K 2007 show
French Agency for International Business Development, UbiFrance, said that sime 50 French plastics companies will be exhibiting at the German at K 2007 plastics manufacturing exhibition.
News from UbiFrance (27 August 2007)
Simulation software supports mill-turn centres
Simulation software supports mill-turn centres and is able to synchronise dual turret operation, constant surface speed turning and lathe tool inserts and 3D toolholders.
News from ICAM Technologies (27 August 2007)
Roadshow underlines measurement's importance
The UK's Gauge and Tool Makers' Association will be holding a 'Make Measurement Matter' metrology roadshow at RAF Cosford near Telford, UK, on November 14.
News from GTMA (27 August 2007)
Modular conveyor uses minimal energy
Low back pressure modular conveyor system moves provides strength and speed, moving parts freely with very low friction and exerts minimal force on adjacent automation components.
News from Orbitform (27 August 2007)
Machinery builders move more towards PLM
Product lifetime management software provider reported that almost 15% of its customers now operate in the machinery industry, a percentage that is expected to increase.
News from Siemens PLM Software (27 August 2007)
UK rapid prototyping firm offers metals parts
UK's largest selective laser sintering provider now offers a facility for fast, accurate production of durable, complex metal parts and low volume production components.
News from 3T RPD (27 August 2007)
Production bandsaw has faster cycles
Automatic double column production bandsaw features automatic frame height adjustment using an encoder and rapid approach to minimize non-cutting time.
News from PE-TRA Machines Ltd (27 August 2007)
Hygienic cylinder resists wash-downs
Stainless steel pneumatic round cylinder offers corrosion resistance when used in 'wash-down' areas and has smooth, cavity free surfaces for easy cleaning.
News from Bosch Rexroth (27 August 2007)
Precision engineering firm cuts waste water cost
User Application Article With costs of off-site waste water disposal rising, a precision engineering company invested in a system that dramatically reduced the volume of waste water and assists effluent management.
News from Aqua-save Technologies (27 August 2007)
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