News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 September
to Saturday 22 September 2007
Tensile and breaking strength tested for old paper
User Application Article Two measurements of strength, tensile and breaking, are made using Zwick's Universal Testing Machine, by Zentrum fur Bucherhaltung (Center for Book Preservation) in Leipzig. Brochure Available
News from Zwick Testing Machines (21 September 2007)
Enterprise software improves efficiency
User Application Article A specialist plastics product manufacturer has implemented business management software within three months with no disruption to the ongoing business.
News from SYSPRO (21 September 2007)
Packing trays' materials are 60% recycled
Materials used in packaging trays are over 60% recycled materials and highlights a company's individual commitment to recycling and the environment.
News from Sharp Interpack (21 September 2007)
Managed Ethernet switches are cost-effective
Innovative, reliable, cost effective managed Ethernet switches offer what is claimed to be the fastest Ethernet recovery time in the world today - less than 5 millisec.
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (21 September 2007)
Mould and die CADCAM interface updated
An updated user interface with new icons features mould and die CAD/CAM software that includes reflection rendering and hole feature texture mapping
News from Vero International Software (21 September 2007)
Synthetic imagery for design in real time
User Application Article A high performance Linux cluster will simulate warhead design to produce high fidelity synthetic imagery in real time.
News from Applied Computing and Engineering (21 September 2007)
Variable speed drives have IP21 protection
Drives with IP21 protection cost less than established IP54 models and variable speed drives can cut project costs owing to shorter installation time.
News from Honeywell Control Systems (21 September 2007)
Experiment on CAD data through the project
CAD data software allows everyone involved in the product development process to view, experiment with and comment on the CAD data throughout any project. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 September 2007)
Machine user interface is more productive
A machine user interface is designed to maximise productivity, process control and machine utilisation with faster set-up and a reduction in machine stoppages.
News from DEK (21 September 2007)
Bandsaw halves alloy cutting times
User Application Article An 11kW bandsaw has halved cycle times for the cutting of nickel and titanium alloy materials, achieving cutting cycle reductions of up to 60%, reports a stockholder
News from Kasto (20 September 2007)
Inkjet coder has many applications
An inkjet coder is available in three different printhead resolutions and has an automatic nozzle rinsing system with an interior cleaning cycle.
News from Imaje UK (20 September 2007)
Vertical machining centres and CNC lathes shown
Shown for the first time at EMO 2007 was range of vertical machining centres alongside CNC production and flat-bed CNC and combination lathes and mill-turn centres.
News from Colchester-Harrison (20 September 2007)
Modelling stamping/die casting halves development
User Application Article By modelling tooling for stampig and diecasting, an electric motor component maker has cut its development time in half for tool design and parts production.
News from CoCreate Software (20 September 2007)
'Grey market bearings' can be costly
Between 12 and 15% of bearing sales in the United Kingdom are made on the 'grey market' and puts end users and distributors at greater risk of costly breakdowns. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (20 September 2007)
PCI expansion chassis for board level instruments
A new family of PCI expansion chassis under the LabScope brand has been launched by Gage Applied Technologies for its CompuScope and CompuGen cards.
News from Gage Applied Technologies (20 September 2007)
Exact motor starting voltage ensured
Universal motor starting relays are a wire-for-wire replacement for all standard potential relays operating a single-phase motor with a voltage range of 110-502V AC.
News from ICM Controls (20 September 2007)
Software teaches finite element analysis
User Application Article Finite Element Analysis software to enable students to learn modern techniques of marine vehicle design and analysis.
News from Noran Engineering (19 September 2007)
Prevent water wastage and save money
UK businesses are wasting water and profits but they can sign up to an efficiency campaign that involves simple water efficiency measures.
News from Envirowise (19 September 2007)
Polymer melt viscometer works at extruder head
A compact on-line polymer melt viscometer can be directly installed on the extruder die head, so there is no nee to divert any part of the flow. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (19 September 2007)
Mixing gases made simpler and easier
A compact gas mixer can be used with technical gases such as oxygen and combustible gases, gives the user flexibility and is more cost effective than purchasing ready mixed gas.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (19 September 2007)
CNC punch press forms components too
User Application Article A CNC punch press is now producing some 80% of all sheet metal components, replacing an older machine that required a higher number of tool changes to do the work.
News from LVD (UK) (19 September 2007)
Turbo screw compressors for smelting plant
User Application Article Compair has sold twenty of its turbo screw compressors to Bechtel and HRV for the building of an aluminium smelting plant.
News from CompAir UK (18 September 2007)
Mould surfaces made more durable
Aluminium is used as a replacement for expensive steel tools using patented chrome-free Keronite technology, improving durability and surface release properties.
News from Keronite (18 September 2007)
Manufacturing conference looks at Eastern Europe
The Emergence of Eastern Europe as an Electronics Manufacturing Hub is to be discussed in a conference hosted by Frost and Sullivan.
News from Frost and Sullivan (18 September 2007)
Larger chamber for thermal deburring
Thermal deburring specialist, Deburring Centre, is able to machine larger workpieces thanks to an increased chamber size.
News from Deburring Centre (18 September 2007)
Press manufacture expanded, more flexible
The Covington facility of Airam has been expanded so that the press maker can reduce delivery times and become more flexible.
News from Airam Press Co. (18 September 2007)
Measuring solar success for vehicles
User Application Article Metris is in partnership with a team of engineering students from Belgium to try for a medal in a world championship for solar driven vehicles. Brochure Available
News from Metris (18 September 2007)
Colour video microscope is hand held
A hand held instrument from Kaisertech enables PCBs to be checked on a colour video microscope for poor solder joints and connections as well as scratches or spotting burrs. Brochure Available
News from Kaisertech (18 September 2007)
Rigidity for multi axis mill turn centres
The 'Duo-Stable' construction on Colchester-Harrison's latest Tornado machines offers higher productivity and stability.
News from Colchester-Harrison (18 September 2007)
Wire feeders use voltage sensing technology
New wire feeders from Kemppi, using voltage sensing technology, require only power cables between feeder and power source.
News from Kemppi (UK) (18 September 2007)
Metal detector maintains sensitivity
A metal detector from Mettler Toledo is well suited to food production and packaging line use, with the sensitivity needed for the application and featuring high frequency coil technology. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 September 2007)
8 Gbps longwave fibre channel SFP+ transceiver
A 8 Gbps long wavelength Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceiver has been launched by Finisar and will be shown at ECOC 2007 in Berlin.
News from Finisar Corp (18 September 2007)
CNC machine tool simulation saves time
Latest software releases in machine tool simulation and collision detection technology offers advanced and flexible systems that can be customised to suit any application.
News from MachineWorks (17 September 2007)
Heavy duty lathe has extended Y-axis on turret
A heavier duty 30 deg slant bed lathe is rigid and has a turret slide with an extended Y-axis crossfeed of +55mm to the 12 station driven turret for heavier duty milling cycles. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (17 September 2007)
Coatings improve cutting of 64+ HRC steels
A dual-layer PVD coating allows the cost-effective hard milling of moulds and dies by preventing the cutting heat from penetrating into the tool and keeping it in the chip.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (17 September 2007)
Connectors increase interconnection density
Low insertion force connectors for space-constrained applications increase interconnection density in harsh enviroments and are designed for pick-and-place assembly.
News from Hypertac (17 September 2007)
Monitor production devices with little bandwith
Simple Network Management Protocol allows a range of operational parameters related to network performance and device management to be monitored with little network bandwidth usage.
News from Kepware (17 September 2007)
Drives facilitate quick machine changeovers
Flexible and robust format adjustment drives facilitate quick machine changeover, reduce operating costs and increase uptime and productivity.
News from Sick Stegmann (17 September 2007)
ASTM publications distribution changed
Knovel announces that it has partnered with ASTM International to provide ASTM books and manuals to subscribers of Knovel's online technical reference collection.
News from Knovel Corporation (17 September 2007)
Rented racking meets production surges
To meet production surges or expand materials/components storage systems, a UK company is offering to rent racking for limited and fixed term contracts in EU member countries.
News from Nene Group (17 September 2007)
Energy efficient screw compressor range grows
A now expanded range of energy efficient, screw-type air compressors offer space saving and combine a direct-coupled drive system with frequency control. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (17 September 2007)
Degreaser replaced to conform with SED
User Application Article Turned parts subcontractor has replaced an existing parts degreasing machine with one that confoms to the solvent emissions directive and the tighter German laws on emissions.
News from Kumi Solutions (17 September 2007)
Rolling mill revamp to raise output rate
Looking to raise capacity an use a more modern mill design, an Australian mill has awarded a contact for a complete mill revamp, including replacing rolling stands of 1923 vintage.
News from Morgan Construction Company (17 September 2007)
Why honing is used widely for gear finishing
Technical Background Article US gear manufacturing specialist, Fred Young, explains the reasons why the company widely uses honing for gear finishing and compares it with alternative finishing processes.
News from Sunnen Products Company (17 September 2007)
On line seminar advises on packaging savings
Online seminar will offer practical guidance on 'cleaner' product and packaging design allowing companies to access free advice on identifying potential changes to generate cost savings.
News from Envirowise (17 September 2007)
Water use efficiency boost performance
Taking advantage of the Water Technology List is one way UK manufacturers can benefit from using water efficient technologies as a tool for boosting operational performance.
News from Envirowise (17 September 2007)
Press brake and CNC laser builder brands globally
A sheet metal working machinery builder's global branding initiative will emphasize key product families such as patented press brakes and CNC laser cutting systems.
News from LVD (UK) (17 September 2007)
Non-contact system outperforms CMMs
A turnkey non-contact inspection system is claimed to outperform coordinate measuring machines by an average of 8 to 1 in terms of inspection speed and offers greater accuracy.
News from NVision (17 September 2007)
Laser interferometer upgrades calibration service
User Application Article A calibration service company has recently upgraded its laser calibration system with a laser interferometer, which minimises transportation and set-up times. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (17 September 2007)
Laser gives high-speed broken tool detection
Laser-based tool recognition system is cost-effective for reliable, rapid broken tool detection on a wide range of machine tools and tool types. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (17 September 2007)
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