News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 September
to Saturday 8 September 2007
Line welds intravenous bags at 900-5000/h
An automatic welding line produces intravenous 100ml to 5 litre bags of PVC and PVC FREE film at outputs of 900 to over 3000 bags/h.
News from GEAF North America ( 6 September 2007)
Single port Modbus gateway links to Ethernet
Provider of Ethernet products has introduced a single port Modbus gateway to provide Modbus communication between Ethernet and serial Modbus devices.
News from Ethernet Direct ( 6 September 2007)
Integrated connector modules introduced
Lanling designs and manufactures six models of integrated connector modules and block external noise from entering into communication equipment.
News from Lanling Electrical Appliance Factory ( 6 September 2007)
Machining centre completely machines gear shafts
User Application Article Machining centre completely machines utility vehicle gear shafts - including main shaft, countershaft and input shaft - up to 140mm diameter by 770mm long faster than expected.
News from Ixion Auerbach ( 6 September 2007)
High quality welds fabricate drying ovens
User Application Article Manufacturing welding electrode drying ovens, a company relies on the use of high quality welding consumables and equipment for manual metal arc and TIG welding. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 6 September 2007)
Automation firm expands global presence
Global automation safety systems manufacturer continually aims at achieving ease of use and recognised that software is the most important interface between products and the user.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 6 September 2007)
Coated roller chains take high loads
Roller chains are coated to significantly reduce the surface coefficient of friction within the chain link and offer a high load bearing capacity, wear-resistance and resistance to chemicals.
News from Iwis-Flexon ( 6 September 2007)
Industrial chimney sealing service expanded
An industrial chimney sealing service has been expandd and includes full custom-design and installation service plus the use of top-grade fluoroelastomer and fluoroplastics materials. Brochure Available
News from James Walker and Co ( 6 September 2007)
Sensors monitor plastics foam mould pressure
Sensors for monitoring cavity pressure have been developed for the injection moulding of foamed plastics products providing a reliable resolution of the pressure profile down to 40 bar.
News from Kistler Instruments ( 6 September 2007)
Stepper motors get servo functionality
An 'intelligent' stepper motor controller provides closed-loop current, speed and position control using encoder feedback and features CANopen fieldbus interface as standard. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 6 September 2007)
Advanced power protection offered
A range of energy efficient uniterrupted power supply devices provide advanced power protection for applications in industrial automation and transport.
News from Chloride Power Protection ( 6 September 2007)
Barcode parts picking speeds up assembly
User Application Article A barcode-based automotive parts picking system ensures accuracy, enables the assembly process to operate at high speed, and prevents downtime.
News from Barcoding.co.uk ( 6 September 2007)
Fasteners supply is dependable, cost-effective
User Application Article A sheet metal working fabricator's business is all about producing assemblies to customer specification - and that includes an efficient supply of dependable, cost-effective fasteners.
News from Northern Precision ( 6 September 2007)
Bi-injection moulding and electroplating combined
User Application Article To achieve a metallic-looking collar on a cosmetics case, the neck is bi-injection moulded from two different polymers and submitted to a partial electroplating process.
News from RPC Group ( 6 September 2007)
Accurate cure oven temperature measurement given
Be able to understand, control and maximise the potential of a coating process by measuring the exact temperature of the product as it passes through the cure oven.
News from Datapaq ( 6 September 2007)
Large, precision chucks are up to 1m size
Large chucks - up to 1m - are now being produced for high quality, high accuracy turning, providing minimum set up times, maximum gripping force and ease of use.
News from Pratt Burnerd International ( 6 September 2007)
UK machine tool plant adds more apprentices
UK factory that builds horizontal machining centres reported that its engineering apprentice intake is growing more than before - five joined the company in September, 2007. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 6 September 2007)
Fibre laser mark most metals and plastics
Fibre laser's compact laser head and galvo marking unit requires only a minimum of space within a machine or manufacturing line where marking operations are required. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 6 September 2007)
Nano coatings extend thread tap life by 30-50%
A multi-layer nano-structured coatings on taps being used to thread blind or through holes, in steels, heat resistant, stainless and tool steels, extend production life by between 30-50%.
News from LMT Fette ( 6 September 2007)
Learn more about lean manufacturing
Set up with the express intention of spreading the benefits of lean manufacturing, a series of free UK seminars provide expert advice and practical demonstrations.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 6 September 2007)
CNC multi-spindle lathe cuts medical parts
To increase capability, the counter spindle of a CNC multi-spindle turning machine is equipped with five different tools that enable the same number of counter operations.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 6 September 2007)
Heavy duty CNC vertical lathes have more power
Heavy duty CNC vertical lathes have been upgraded, having a 24-tool automatic tool changer and an increase in spindle power to 37kW and speed to 3000 rev/min for milling.
News from CKD Blansko Holding ( 6 September 2007)
Oil mist and vapour separators meet IP55
Latest oil mist and vapour separator is designed for use in a wide range of industrial processes, including machine shops, to treat polluted oil mists and vapours.
News from Flextraction ( 6 September 2007)
Linear motors used in machine tools
In many types of production machine tools, linear motor drives have replaced ballscrews to power and position machining tables or machining heads writes Mike Page.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles ( 6 September 2007)
Seminar attendance found right vision sensor
User Application Article Manufacturer of advanced miniature filtering antennas for mobile, wireless and handheld devices needed a vision system with higher resolution, and found it at a seminar. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 5 September 2007)
Materials test software has Word report writer
Latest test and control software for a range of materials testers now includes Word report writer, enhancements to the tear and peel tests and friction tests and enhancement of results display.
News from Lloyd Instruments ( 5 September 2007)
Modular CMM software is user-friendly
A modular, user-friendly software package for the UK market includes ARCO QUICK, GRAPHIC and CAD, for use on manual or CNC, bridge type, cantilever and portable arm CMMs.
News from Eley Metrology ( 5 September 2007)
CAM software widely used at EMO 2007
At EMO 2007, a CAM software supplier will have demonstrations of its products in use on some 30 machine tool manufacturers' stands at EMO 2007. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 5 September 2007)
Extra nozzles extend oxy-fuel gas usage
Extra nozzles extend oxy-fuel gas usage A few simple components - such as nozzles for flame heating - can extend the usefulnss of the oxy-fuel gas welding and cutting outfit. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products ( 5 September 2007)
Partership delivers metallisation processes
A new strategic partnership will see two technology leaders deliver complete in-line metallisation processes for solar cell manufacturers.
News from DEK ( 5 September 2007)
CNC machine tool choice wins success
User Application Article A UK company identified a niche market for a well-specified machine shop that was flexible enough to meet turnaround times of say, two days, for low volume precision parts.
News from Ward CNC Machinery ( 5 September 2007)
Cold forming firm gains Ford Q1 status
Cold forming company that shapes ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as copper, nickel and aluminium into millions of component products a year has gained Ford Q1 status.
News from Floform ( 5 September 2007)
Speed up use of machine drive concepts
Software from speeds up implementation of machine drive concepts saving time and money and reduces time needed for planning and commissioning. Brochure Available
News from Lenze ( 5 September 2007)
Machine tool group expands in Eastern Europe
The UK's machine tool group has established a joint venture in Slovakia, with BOST SK, which will develop a comprehensive distribution network throughout Eastern Europe.
News from 600 Group ( 5 September 2007)
Pumps spares delivered in UK next day
Leading UK industrial pumps supplier has launched a Web site listing spare parts and accessories for diaphragm pumps, air operated pumps, rotary vane pumps and peristaltic pumps for next day delivery.
News from Tri-Ark ( 4 September 2007)
Machine vision timing controller is accurate
Machine vision timing controller controls a variety of events in production line machine vision systems, including component sensing, camera triggering and reject gate control. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 September 2007)
Hollow knurled nuts are in inch or metric
Inch and metric size hollow knurled nuts are made of black nylon plastics with a smooth, glossy finish, and have tapped through inserts of zinc plated steel, molded in.
News from Winco ( 4 September 2007)
Portable infrared cameras have 320x240 resolution
Portable infrared cameras have 320x240 resolution, touch screen plus stylus, an integrated digital camera and full measurement options. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 4 September 2007)
Machining centre ATC changes deep hole drills
A machining centre's tool magazine automatically changes deep hole drilling tools up to a length of 1460mm within a minute - including a steady rest and the sealing system.
News from Ixion Auerbach ( 4 September 2007)
Plastics packaging has yet to develop further
Technical Background Article When it comes to innovations in packaging, plastics is still in its infancy, writes Ashley Salter, as there are more new materials and ways of improving packaging.
News from RPC Containers ( 3 September 2007)
Chinese lathes and machining centres shown
The first showing of Chinese-built Dalian machine tools at EMO 2007 will include conventional lathes, flat bed CNC lathes, slant bed CNC lathes and vertical and horizontal machining centres.
News from 600 Group ( 3 September 2007)
Micro metrology equipment market expands
Research shows that the world micro metrology equipment market is expanding steadily and may nearly double - to US$1,382.5 million - by 2013.
News from Frost and Sullivan ( 3 September 2007)
Level and pressure webshop offers extra 5% off
A Level and pressure instruments manufacturer has a special launch offer on its 'webshop' that lists ultrasonic sensors, pressure transmitters, vibrating level switches and much more. Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 3 September 2007)
Tool management - increase machine tool usage
Technical Background Article Comparing manual and automated RFID tool management, Balluff shows ways to save money, improve productivity, increase tool life, reduce waste, and increase machine up-time.
News from Balluff UK ( 3 September 2007)
Device offers high-speed wireless Ethernet
Device that functions as a wireless access point, repeater, or client offers high-speed wireless Ethernet communications i over Ethernet for linking automation systems for mobile workers.
News from ProSoft ( 3 September 2007)
Units easily position 3 ton engines for assembly
User Application Article Two purpose built engine positioner units give full 360 deg rotation and have hydraulically operated height adjustment even when fully loaded with a 3 ton, remanufactured engine in assembly.
News from Brixworth Engineering Co ( 3 September 2007)
Condensate drains maintenance simplified
Condensate drains now only have two module groups - service unit and control/sensor unit - and complete maintenance can be carried out with one single movement. Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 3 September 2007)
Software links forklift PCs to IT
Software allows IT administrators to access vital forklift mounted computer information from their office PC using readily available remote management programs.
News from Glacier Computer ( 3 September 2007)
Air-operated monorail hoists work reliably
Air-operated monorail hoists work reliably and safely when working in conditions of high humidity, dust laden atmospheres and even hazardous areas, claims the manufacturer.
News from Neuhaus ( 3 September 2007)
Adaptive turbine blade repair to be shown at EMO
CAD/CAM company will carry out live demonstrations of the use of its software for the adaptive repair of turbine blades at the forthcoming EMO 2007 exhibition. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 3 September 2007)
Miniature linear guideways take high loads
Miniature versions of a linear guideway system feature a ball-cage, high precision design with gothic arch raceway profiles for long life, low noise and the accommodation of high loads.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 3 September 2007)
Producing oxygen-free copper wire rod
Two different technologies of plant are offered for the production of oxygen-free copper wire rod, based on resistance heating and induction heating systems.
News from Rautomead International ( 3 September 2007)
Epoxy casting halves wind turbine costs
User Application Article To maximise the number of parts that can be produced from a single mould, a Chinese foundry is using an epoxy casting system to halve the cost of producing a wind turbine housing core box.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 3 September 2007)
Injection mould machine builder changes strategy
The focus in injection moulding tooling is now shifting to large-scale moulds, and moulds from a variety of industries and applications, which is why a machine builder is changing its strategy.
News from Engel Austria ( 3 September 2007)
Stainless steel producers cut output
As customers reduce their inflated stainless steel stock levels, so producers in all countries are forced to cut supply in the third quarter of 2007 as product value halves.
News from MEPS (International) ( 3 September 2007)
Laser profiling machine trebles capacity
A UK sheet metal working subcontractor has acquired a CNC laser cutting and profiling machine to treble capacity and reduce programming time and increase productivity.
News from Yorkshire Laser & Fabrication ( 3 September 2007)
Conduit system is a single piece fitting
Conduit system is a single piece fitting, installation times are considerably reduced and there is absolutely no possibility of losing component parts, said the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Adaptaflex ( 3 September 2007)
How to weld titanium and its alloys successfully
Technical Background Article Adequate shielding using inert gas is essential if repeatable, high quality joints are to be made in titanium and its alloys, says Huntingdon Fusion Techniques. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques ( 3 September 2007)
View latest sheet metal working developments
Next year's Italian sheet metal working and manufacturing exhibition will feature a conference overviewing the latest trends research, technological development and innovation.
News from UCIMU ( 3 September 2007)
Automated handling systems build simplified
A Cartesian motion building system, combines purposely adapted linear motion systems and motors with pneumatic mini slides, rotary modules, grippers and positive-locking connection technology.
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 3 September 2007)
Manufacturing data system integrated seamlessly
User Application Article Semiconductors manufacturer has adapted operations management and factory automation data software to integrate it seamlessly into an existing manufacturing execution system.
News from Ascari ( 3 September 2007)
Device warns of residual electrical power
Device gives a clear, visual indication of any residual power within an electrical enclosure, leading to higher levels of safety for operating, service or maintenance personnel.
News from Marsh Bellofram Europe ( 3 September 2007)
Lathes and machining centres cut precisely
A new generation of thermally controlled lathes and machining centres are designed to cut metal day and night and reliably to within few micron tolerance.
News from Okuma Europe ( 3 September 2007)
The role of Six Sigma in production and service
Six Sigma uses a mixture of statistical tools and other techniques to first, identify areas that can be improved, then control and improve processes, writes Jon Hobden.
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 3 September 2007)
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