News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 September
to Saturday 29 September 2007
Bearings dampen rotary tables' vibration
To achieve good machined workpiece surface qualities and dimensional consistency, a bearing support system for rotary tables dampens vibrations and improves rigidity. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (28 September 2007)
Precision actuator has large thrust loads
Designed for high-precision use and large thrust loads, a precision actuator are simple to use and are ready for immediate operation as a 'plug and play' unit. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (28 September 2007)
Laser marker engraves hard materials at speed
Offering 18W power and high speed a laser marker is suits 'time-critical' production processes for engraving or deep engraving of hard material.
News from ACI Laser GmbH (28 September 2007)
Manual chuck clamps large parts quickly
A forced release on a manually-operated chuck that offers better holding power allows a mandrel-in-the-chuck, as well as the jaw adapter to be screwed on in just two minutes.
News from Hainbuch GmbH (28 September 2007)
Using cooling lubricant stream to detect signals
A fluid acoustic emission sensor can detect acoustic emissions directly from the machining process, opening up a wide range of completely new monitoring opportunities.
News from Walter Dittel GmbH (28 September 2007)
Cycle time analysis ups machine tool performance
A machine tool cycle time analyzer records the cycle times of all production machine stations and provides users with an insight into the NC and PLC program flow.
News from Bosch Rexroth (28 September 2007)
Double disk grinder offers high surface finish
Using a very rigid and high performance machining system, a double disk grinder offers very high surface finish qualities for workpieces 5-180mm diameter.
News from Supfina Grieshaber (28 September 2007)
Changing production standardised on CNC machines
User Application Article Changing production over from single customised to volume-customised bikes introduced CNC machin tools but using similar programs and standardising on tool libraries from machine to machine.
News from Haas Automation (28 September 2007)
Six-axis welding robot is slimmer, dependable
Latest 6-axis arc welding robot design allows the wire, gas and power supplies to accurately and repeatably follow the robots motion avoiding snagged and broken cables. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (28 September 2007)
UK subcontractor buys two CNC automatics at EMO
User Application Article Citizen sold two of its latest K16-VI CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes from its EMO 2007 stand to a UK subcontractor keen to meet growing export demands from America. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (28 September 2007)
Machining centres offer precise 5-axis milling
Latest additions to a range of precise, rigid, 5-axis horizontal machining centres now include two additional models for machining of smaller workpieces at high productivity rates.
News from DMG (UK) (27 September 2007)
Vertical turning centres mill, drill and grind
Modular vertical turning centres can be configured to perform a wide range of machining operations including turning, grinding, milling, drilling, and so on.
News from Danobat Group (27 September 2007)
Builder changes CNC automatic lathe names
To clarify the position of small CNC automatics - designed to replace cam automatics - for producing small accurate, short and long parts, Tornos has changed its machine model names.
News from Tornos Technologies (27 September 2007)
Water jet cutting control runs on 'Vista' system
Manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting and profiling machines claims to be the first to release control software that runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
News from OMAX (USA) (27 September 2007)
Vertical bandsaw cuts large profiles
A vertical bandsaw - in a semi-automatic and automatic version - cuts large I-beams, tubes and profiles yet only requires a a relatively compact 'footprint'.
News from Kasto (27 September 2007)
Die-sinking EDMs offer high speed/acceleration
Integrated into the mechanical architecture of die-sinking EDMs are capacities for very high speed and accelerations with optimization algorithms for each type of cavity to be machined.
News from Agie Charmilles (27 September 2007)
Hobbing machine cuts gears without coolant
Designed for dry machining of gears, a gear hobbing machine has its work area is completely isolated from the machine bed to minimize thermal expansion caused by contact with hot chips.
News from Gleason Corporation (27 September 2007)
Deep hole solid carbide drills penetrate faster
When compared with gun or HSS drills, deep hole solid carbide drills increase penetration rates by 100% when producing holes up to 30xdiameter in steel and iron.
News from Kennametal UK (27 September 2007)
Planetary gearheads offer smooth running
Helically geared, low-backlash planetary gearheads achieve torques of up to 6000Nm in single and two-stage gear head configurations for smoother running.
News from Wittenstein AG (27 September 2007)
Turning insert has stronger edge line
A new carbide substrate and coating technology combine to provide a stronger edge line and enable wider application for a recently introduced steel turning insert.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (27 September 2007)
5-axis CAM has fast calculation times
As well as offering additional options for 5-axis machining, CAM software includes improved memory management within the software to give significantly faster calculation times. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (27 September 2007)
Modular pallet magazine automates machining
Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (27 September 2007)
Modelling reduces press tool design time
User Application Article A Swiss sheet metal stamping company is using modelling software cut its development time in half for its tool design and parts production in stamping and die-casting.
News from CoCreate Software (27 September 2007)
Digital CCD microscope is small, light weight
A small, lightweight, 2.11 megapixel digital CCD microscope features an integrated 3.5in LCD monitor, flash memory storage and offers magnification up to 500x.
News from Moritex Europe (27 September 2007)
Tool grinder builder moves to new factory
Builder of tool and cutter grinding machines, Walter Maschinenbau, has moved to a purpose-build, EUR 6 million facility for machine tool technical development.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (27 September 2007)
Dual spindle CNC lathes offer high production
Latest high production CNC lathes include a dual-spindle, dual-turret lathe with swing type robot automated part handling and a five-face machining cell.
News from 600 Centre (27 September 2007)
Fiber laser marker applies smallest/finest codes
A novel 5W continuous wave fiber laser marking system has been dsigned for marking and coding smallest parts with highest resolution and accuracy, such as electronic components.
News from Alltec GmbH Laser Business Unit (27 September 2007)
Electrical surge protection is easy to use
Comprehensive, easy to use and cost-effective surge protection devices are designed to protect industrial and commercial buildings from direct lightening strikes.
News from Merlin Gerin, Schneider Electric (27 September 2007)
Stock contol system is flexible
A flexible stock control system can be configured into a wide variety of systems ranging from a simple input/output system to an advanced planning, management and analysis tool.
News from Saturn Solutions (27 September 2007)
Standard MIG/MAG welders are heavy duty
Three-phase 400V 25/32A standard welding machines are designed for heavy duty MIG/MAG welding applications including general fabrication and structural steel work using solid or flux cored wires.
News from Wilkinson Star (27 September 2007)
Metrology expertise can be customised
Expertise is offered in capacitive, inductive, optical and ultrasonic metrology by a science-based company that provides standard and customized systems.
News from Fogale Nanotech (26 September 2007)
French welding group invests EUR 5 million
To sustain growth in the energy markets, Air Liquide Welding is to invest EUR 5 million to increase production of flux cored wire and submerged arc welding flux.
News from Air Liquide Welding (26 September 2007)
Crystal orientations analysed speedily, accurately
Advanced orientation imaging microscopy is for analyzing crystal orientations in materials and provides a sophisticated combination of speed, accuracy and flexibility in production environments.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 September 2007)
Multi-tasking machining systems range broadened
A machining system offers unlimited flexibility, optimum productivity and high quality, for work pieces in any material or shape, conforming within a machining envelope of up to 250 x 250 x 250mm.
News from Mikron Machining Technology (26 September 2007)
CNCs manage 5-axis free-form machining
High-performance CNC controllers introduced at EMO 2007 are able to precisely interpolate axis movements required for 5-axis machining even for free formed surfaces. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK (26 September 2007)
Measuring arm checks small parts readily
A 1.2m measuring arm is designed for checking smaller objects such as benchtop measuring anywhere needed, CAD-Compare or quick dimensional checks inside a machine tool.
News from Hexagon Metrology (26 September 2007)
Machining centres - keep the tool shanks clean
Inaccuracies and machine tool down time can result from dirty tooling shanks, which is why a Germany company has developed a tool shank or taper cleaning system.
News from Roschiwal + Partner Ingenieur (25 September 2007)
VMC offers thermal stability for precision
A high-performance vertical machining centre provides the accuracy, rigidity and thermal stability required for high-precision work, using massive cast-iron construction.
News from Haas Automation (25 September 2007)
Pick-up VTL machines shafts completely
A vertical pick-up spindle turning centre combines all end machining processes for shafts including CBN grinding, hard turning and scroll-free turning. Brochure Available
News from Emag UK (25 September 2007)
More CAM scope for wood machining offered
Missler Software and HOMAG are jointly developing specific post processors to optimise the control of wood milling, drilling, sawing, edge banding, aggregates, C-axis, 5-axis (simultaneous) machining.
News from Missler Software (25 September 2007)
Ultrasonics aids hard machining in a VMC
Using ultrasonics frequencies up to 48kHz to vibrate a cutting tool in a VMC enables hard machining and high speed machining as well as machining conventionally in the same machine.
News from DMG (UK) (25 September 2007)
Programme promotes RP/RM to speed development
Using rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing technologies can speed up product development and the UK has set up a programme to educate industry about their benefits.
News from National Metals Technology Centre (25 September 2007)
Automotive containers assembled and tested
User Application Article An automated assembly and test cell for automotive screenwash containers automatically produces and leak-test some 75,000 units annually at a 99% success rate.
News from Barr and Paatz (25 September 2007)
Data recorder is paperless, safe and secure
Data recorder provides safe, secure data acquisition, analysis, trending and visualisation for reliable, incorruptible data for environmental protection, pollution control and plant safety. Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (25 September 2007)
Paint can be applied and cured outside
A single coat paint finish allows components - including bare metal - to be painted and cured outside in inclement conditions without rain spotting, surface blooming or any loss of film performance.
News from HMG Paints (25 September 2007)
Extensive CMM range rebranded
Rebranded bridge, gantry and horizontal arm CMMs fit any measurement volume for automotive and aerospace applications, offer up to submicron measurement accuracy, and feature multi-sensor support.
News from Metris (25 September 2007)
Viscometer operates at up to 450 deg C
The operations level of high temperature viscometers has been raised to 450 deg C and can be configured to display viscosity corrected to a standard reference temperature. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (25 September 2007)
UK roadshow to demonstrate robotics benefits
To educate UK manufacturers about the productivity and competitive benefits of robotics, ABB Robotics has organised a free roadshow to visit 12 venues. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (25 September 2007)
Industrial Ethernet market to reach US$1bn by 2011
According to a USA study, the market for hardened industrial Ethernet switches and other types of industrial Ethernet network infrastructure will grow to US$1bn during the next five years.
News from ARC Advisory Group (25 September 2007)
Catalogues list valves and SS connectors
Supplier of compressed air and fluid processing systems has produced two new process product catalogues, covering industrial and process valves and stainless steel connectors.
News from Thorite (25 September 2007)
Dedicated VIPER grinding centre is 10% faster
For creep feed grinding of nickel alloy components in the 'VIPER' process, a purpose dedicated 7-axis machining centre is 10% quicker than the original modified horizontal machining centre. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (25 September 2007)
Precision engineering excellence recognised
The UK's Gauge and Toolmakers Association has presented precision engineering company, Claro Precision Engineering, with an award for Excellence in Engineering.
News from Claro Precision Engineering (25 September 2007)
Racing car teams prefer parts laser marking
User Application Article Formula One racing teams prefer laser marking as it produces good permanent 'readable' codes on virtually all materials without compromising the structural integrity of the component. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (25 September 2007)
Wide range of brushless DC motors offered
A wide range of brushless DC motors and controllers listed in a new catalogue covers from stand-alone motors through to complete motor/controller/gearbox packages. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (25 September 2007)
Best first year engineering apprentice announced
UK subcontractor is developing its apprenticeship programme and one of its first year apprentices recently won the 'RB Organics Cup for Best First Year Apprentice' award.
News from Precise Component Manufacture (25 September 2007)
Flexible pallet transfer lowers assembly costs
A flexible system of a wide range of modular components for simple workstations or complex multi-station automated assembly machinery can be readily reconfigured and expanded.
News from ACI-ecoTec UK (25 September 2007)
Interface uses two rotary readheads, avoids errors
Latest interface development for managing measurement of rotary axes allows two readheads to be used to eliminate odd error harmonics including eccentricity. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (25 September 2007)
Subcontractor invests in multi-tasking CNC
User Application Article Advanced, multi-axis, multi-tasking CNC machine tools are seen by a subcontractor as essential for meeting stringent customer delivery times and ensuring cost competitiveness and quality.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (25 September 2007)
Aircraft tooling firm orders laser tracking units
The Boeing Company for Commercial Airplanes Tooling has ordered 15 FARO Laser Tracker Xi units that accurately measure large parts, tooling and machinery. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (25 September 2007)
Quality takes over from cheapness in China
Technical Background Article UK companies had their products made in China because it was cheaper, but now most companies have a much higher priority - quality - as Christopher Devereux explains.
News from ChinaSavvy HK (24 September 2007)
Laser scanners check car body parts for assembly
User Application Article Optical 3D laser scanning technology can revolutionize automotive inspection in terms of measurement throughput and reporting transparency and making major development time and cost savings.
News from Metris (24 September 2007)
Condensate separator complies with standards
A compressed air systems condensate separator does not rely on the oil coming out of suspension, nor does it require a settling tank, which frequently propagate harmful bacteria.
News from Condensate Systems (24 September 2007)
Programmers can simulate and test NC programs
NC programmers can now simulate and test NC programs using Machine Code Data (MCD) within the CATIA V5/DELMIA environment or within ICAM's machine tool simulator, Virtual Machine.
News from ICAM Technologies (24 September 2007)
PET bottles have 30% recycled materials
Standard PET juice bottles now have 30% recycled materials content and the supplier aims to increase the recycled content to 50%.
News from RPC Containers (24 September 2007)
Casting firm's CAM use speeds development
User Application Article US casting company uses the latest CAM system to deliver cost-effective prototypes and create models and secondary tooling in a day or even in hours. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (24 September 2007)
CNC converts maintenance shop into factory
User Application Article Investment of over GBP 200,000 in new CNC machine tools has added a successful and expanding subcontract operation onto a well established maintenance workshop service. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 September 2007)
3D measurement panel displays data
User Application Article 3D measurement software is a powerful control panel for various measuring tasks and can be seamlessly integrated into any customer specific measuring system.
News from AICON 3D Systems (24 September 2007)
Low cost PLC usage diversifies widely
A low cost programmable controller has such features as analogue inputs, PID control loop, real time clock and GSM modem facilities, as well as simple function block programming. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (24 September 2007)
CAD/CAM choice offered local language support
User Application Article Dutch sheet metal working subcontractor used an extensive selection process to choose a CAD/CAM system that was more efficient, easy to use and offered local language support.
News from Jetcam International (24 September 2007)
Six-axis welding robots cut cycle time by 15%
Two 6-axis welding robots operate at speeds 40% higher than previous models and are claimed to reduce welding cycle time by some 15% - while reducing 'air cut' time by 30%.
News from Motoman Robotics (UK) (24 September 2007)
Improve infrared monitoring systems knowledge
A series of UK seminars that concentrated on the practical use of infrared and how it could help reduce equipment failure, improve reliability and increase productivity, is being repeated. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (24 September 2007)
RP/RM firm expands vacuum casting capacity
Rapid prototyping/manufacturing firm has invested in an extension chamber for its vacuum casting machine enabling it to produce parts up to 1720mm x 820mm x 450mm and weighing up to 5kg.
News from Paragon Rapid Technologies (24 September 2007)
Co- and by-product tracking added to planning
Business enterprise software that helps increase visibility, planning and costing accuracy for manufacturers now features co-product and by-product tracking.
News from K3 Business Technology Group (24 September 2007)
3D vision module boosts robotic bin picking
A 3D add-on module for combining a number of cameras for stereo vision and 3D modelling is shortly to be enhanced with 3D Vision for random bin picking using robots. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision (24 September 2007)
Indexing plungers/plate mount range expanded
Indexing plungers have a hardened steel plunger pin, a zinc die-cast, zinc-plated mounting plate, and a knob of matte black glass fiber reinforced nylon plastics.
News from Winco (24 September 2007)
Teach-in control simplifies lathe operation
A teach-in control system for electronic lathes brings simplicity and ease of programming and/or operation in combination with high-performance operating software.
News from HK Technologies (24 September 2007)
Machine tools - more visitors flock to EMO
In spite of a reduced show period of six days, the 24th EMO machine tool exhibition held in Hannover, Germany, attracted some 166,000 visitors - an increase of 4% over the 2005 event.
News from VDW (24 September 2007)
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