News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 21 October
to Saturday 27 October 2007
Heavy duty milling centres have high capacity
Four heavy duty CNC milling machines and machining centres combine high-quality build and technologically advanced features for large capacity, heavy-duty milling performance.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (26 October 2007)
HMCs have larger machining platform
Horizontal machining centre provides a much larger machining platform than is currently available, combined with levels of accuracy at twice the ISO standard. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (26 October 2007)
Rubber extrusion lines contract awarded
At the international plastics show, K2007, Michelin signed a significant contract with KraussMaffei Berstorff or the supply of high output, high quality extrusion lines.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (26 October 2007)
Negative insert takes heavy cuts on automatics
A D-style negative insert allows users of sliding head automatic lathes to take deep cuts at high speed without overloading the insert's cutting edge or the machine tool. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (26 October 2007)
Rapid prototyping firm gains ISO 9001:2000
Rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing company using selective laser sintering and direct metal laser sintering has gained ISO 9001:2000 certification.
News from 3T RPD (26 October 2007)
Now non-hazardous waste has to be treated
From the end of October every business in the manufacturing sector will need to treat their non-hazardous waste before disposal to landfill.
News from Envirowise (26 October 2007)
Measuring arm makes North American sale
Only two weeks after exhibiting at the recent USA exhibition, Quality Expo, FARO Technologies made its first North American sale of metrology equipment to an aerospace company. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (26 October 2007)
Simulate plastics injection moulding warpage
Simulation software for plastics injection moulding features a user friendly interface, short model preparation/calculation times and covers filling analysis and warpage calculations.
News from Vero International Software (25 October 2007)
Consultants advise CNC machining projects
Small CNC machine shops can now take advantage of a consultancy service now offering a consultancy service ranging from G-code assistance to full scale machining projects.
News from Tormach, LLC (25 October 2007)
PLM software cuts machine tool lead times
User Application Article Austrian machine tool manufacturer repots that with its re cently installed PLM software, it has reduced lead-times - from order to delivery - from 12 months to eight months.
News from CoCreate Software (25 October 2007)
Parts produced by rapid manufacturing
Hearing aid and other plastics-based components manufacturers were able to see the results of a rapid manufacturing system to produce hearing aid shells and moulds at a recent European show.
News from 3D Systems (25 October 2007)
Temperature controllers ensure reliable products
User Application Article Controlling annealing and end tempering furnace temperatures precisely is a key factor in producing steels for razor blades as well as using sensors in the moulding systems for the razor bodies.
News from Eurotherm (25 October 2007)
RTM produces composite part in just 10 weeks
User Application Article Supplier of exhaust diffuser componets used a resin transfer moulding system to develop, build prototypes and produce an exhaust diffuser in just ten weeks.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials (25 October 2007)
International steel standards compared
The Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards allows the user to identify comparable steels that are found in standards from around the world.
News from ASTM International (25 October 2007)
FMS machines titanium components
A flexible manufacturing system, consisting of four machining centres and an automatic pallet loading, handling and storage system, has been commissioned at a UK aircraft plant.
News from 600 Centre (25 October 2007)
On-line viscometer improves quality control
User Application Article On-line viscometer exhibits high immunity to plant vibration, ease of cleaning and low maintenance requirement, it having no moving parts. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (25 October 2007)
TIG welding station extracts fumes, debris
A self-contained TIG welding station gives the operator a comfortable working seat and removes fumes and debris down through the bench surface and filter costs are low.
News from WorkPoint Environments (25 October 2007)
Angle and torque wrench with SPC
An angle and torque wrench range, IQWrench Opta, from Crane Electronics, is simple to use and more versatile than a simple audit wrench and comes with comprehensive SPC capabilities. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (24 October 2007)
Belt driven piston air compressor is silent
The SCS compressor system, a new silent, belt driven, piston air compressor, has been introduced by Wilkinson star, with a 270 litre capacity air receiver and 2-stage pump.
News from Wilkinson Star (24 October 2007)
High quality imaging for boxes and labels
Domino AmJet is printing lot and expiration codes using datalase's packmark, an imaging package that mass customises information to primary packaging materials.
News from DataLase (24 October 2007)
5 axis competitiveness for subcontractors
A new 5-axis campaign designed to help make UK manufacturers more competitive is being resourced by Agie Charmilles, designed for tier 1 and tier 2 subcontractors.
News from Agie Charmilles (24 October 2007)
High Cpk for lathe with 3 tool carriers
Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools has supplied an Index ABC lathe with three tool carriers to an automotive component maker, achieving a process capability of Cpk 2.0 on tolerances as tight as 22 microns.
News from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools (24 October 2007)
Stainless bimetal thermometer for heavy industries
A robust stainless steel bimetal thermometer specially designed for heavy industry has been added to the range of Baumer Group, measuring from -70degC up to 600degC.
News from Baumer Group (24 October 2007)
Synthetic lubricants efficient and economical
Technical Background Article Synthetic lubricants increasingly meet the demands for energy efficiency and economy in severe conditions, says Stephen Harris, Sales Manager at Batoyle Freedom Group. Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (24 October 2007)
Optical tube measuring system reduces costs
User Application Article An optical tube measuring system, TubeInspect, from Aicon 3D Systems, is helping to improve product quality and reduce costs at Swedish automotive supplier Ekenas Mekaniska.
News from AICON 3D Systems (24 October 2007)
Intelligent building control reduces factory costs
Available in different versions, ETS, the software which designs and configures KNX (formerly EIB) intelligent building control installations, allows KNX products to be imported into an installation.
News from KNX UK (24 October 2007)
Warehouse management system for fast growers
The warehouse management system (WMS) from 3m, HighJump Warehouse Advantage, is now available as a 'fast track' product for fast-growing organisations to achieve operating efficiencies.
News from 3M Supply Chain Solutions (24 October 2007)
On-axis lights for even illumination
By delivering collimated illumination in the same optical path as the camera, on-axis lights from Banner Engineering provide diffused illumination on flat surfaces for easier inspection.
News from Banner Engineering (24 October 2007)
Linear actuators have longer life with cover seal
The PROmech series linear actuators from Parker's Electromechanical Automation Division now have a cover seal to protect the screw from particulate matter and other debris, for longer product life. Brochure Available
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA (24 October 2007)
Integrated positioning system for night vision
Videotec has launched a new model of its integrated positioning system, ULISSE, with standard side opening housing, specially designed for night vision purposes.
News from Videotec Srl (24 October 2007)
Large bridge CMM measures wood machinery
User Application Article Biesse Group in Italy has installed one of the largest Metris C3 bridge CMMs from Metris to perform geometrical inspection of prototype and production parts and assemblies of woodworking machinery.
News from Metris (23 October 2007)
Copper-coated Mn-Si alloyed solid wire
User Application Article Finley Structures, with a production capacity of 250 tonnes per week, selected ESAB OK Autrod12.64, a copper-coated Mn-Si alloyed G4Si1/ER70S-6 solid wire for GMAW of non-alloyed steels. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (23 October 2007)
Special academic simulation bundles
CSR manufacturing robot simulation software for the Academic community has been given special pricing by software developer Applied Computing and Engineering (ACandE).
News from Applied Computing and Engineering (23 October 2007)
Fabrication lead time decreased with CNC software
User Application Article The use of Radbend CNC from Radan has been key to a decrease in lead times by as much as 25% in fabrication development for Aish Technologies based in Poole. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (23 October 2007)
3D metrology software platform
The PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software platform from InnovMetric, being distributed by Hexagon Metrology, will be sold in China with ROMER, Leica Geosystems, DEA and Brown and Sharpe CMMs.
News from Hexagon Metrology (23 October 2007)
Manufacturing platform addresses complex assembly
The Visiprise Manufacturing platform now addresses complex assembly manufacturing and is able to support multi-mode manufacturing operations for discrete manufacturers.
News from Visiprise (23 October 2007)
Turret-type VTLs machine high volumes
Four different sizes of 'turret-type' vertical turning centres have been designed for high-precision part manufacture, and especiallyt manufacturers machining heavy and awkward-shape workpieces
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (23 October 2007)
Wages and benefits survey available as e-book
The Wage and Benefit Survey produced by the Fabricators and Manufacturers, available now in the 2007 edition, can be read as an e-book and can be obtained from the FMA Store.
News from Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Intl (23 October 2007)
Machining with five-axis simultaneous capability
The latest Deckel Maho DMU 40 MonoBLOCK universal machining centre with five-axis simultaneous capability and up to 42,000 revs/min spindle, takes up no more than 4m of floorspace.
News from DMG (UK) (23 October 2007)
Wire EDM has fewer parts and more rigidity
An increase of 40 per cent to machine rigidity and twin-servo wire tension control giving 35 per cent fewer mechanical parts, are factors that improve performance of the latest Fanuc wire EDM range.
News from 600 Centre (23 October 2007)
Rubber-in-compression couplings
User Application Article Rubber-in-compression couplings, from Renold Hi-Tec, have cut torque amplification by 23 percent at a hot strip mill.
News from Renold Hi-Tec Couplings (23 October 2007)
New OEM members for packing machinery alliance
Sercos North America has been joined by Aagard Group, LLC, a designer, engineers and manufacturer of automated packaging machinery and Card-Monroe, maker of custom built tufting machines.
News from Sercos North America (23 October 2007)
Slowing in growth of machine tool sales
29% growth in the UK market for machine tools in 2006 is predicted to slow to 6%, before accelerating again during 2008, according to The Manufacturing Technologies Association.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (23 October 2007)
Portable CMMs are more accurate, lower cost
An entry-level portable measurement arm with 0.036mm accuracy has a much lower price yet offers more accuracy than its predecessor. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (23 October 2007)
Welding power options onlin
The Lincoln Electric Company's web resource featuring Waveform Control Technology offers free online downloadable software upgrades.
News from Lincoln Electric Company, The (22 October 2007)
Burst test machine ideal for pouches and blisters
A new, inexpensive, dedicated burst test machine, ideal for QA testing of medical pouches and blisters, offers simple use and affordability.
News from MET (22 October 2007)
Lubricant spray in value pack
A pack containing three 450ml cans of WD-40 from the WD-40 Company, is available exclusively from Costco.
News from WD-40 Company (22 October 2007)
Automated system stores, retrieves pallets
User Application Article Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (22 October 2007)
6-jaw power chuck offers machining accuracy
Schunk's new Rota NCS sealed 6-jaw power chuck offers high run-out accuracy with active pull-down force distributed through its six jaws for demanding lathe-based precision machining. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (22 October 2007)
Tool coatings increase productivity in hard metals
Oerlikon Balzers Coating's Balinit Alcrona tool coating increases productivity in machining of even hard steels up to 54 HRC in both wet and dry operations.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (22 October 2007)
Laser marking with automation
The Drill-Mark 6000 from ES Technology is capable of marking up to 6,200 components per hour and incorporates dual part presentation hoppers and dual marking fixtures.
News from ES Technology (22 October 2007)
Added X-axis improves machining flexibility
Seven-axis/21 tool CNC sliding head automatic lathe now has an extra X-axis, X-2, on the back spindle and back tool post to raise machining flexibility further. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (22 October 2007)
High productivity NC rotary tables
The MR201 and TW2180 high productivity NC rotary tables from Kitagawa Europe are capable fo a clamping torque of 820 Nm from a 0.5 MPa pneumatic supply. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (22 October 2007)
Power supplies with a dedicated single +12V rail
The Corsair TX Series of power supplies has been launched with a dedicated single +12V rail and maximum compatibility with the latest system components.
News from Corsair (22 October 2007)
Compact panels are robust and powerful
New compact panels from Invensys are entry point for the latest integrated and scalable Wonderware HMI and SCADA software solutions that can manage a single machine, production line or complete plant.
News from Invensys (22 October 2007)
Gas equipment range for welding products
Murex Welding Products has appointed Paul Woodford as product manager for its gas equipment range. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (22 October 2007)
Mechatronics, robotics, automation and control
A strategic partnership between Schunk and Vision and Control, a market leading industrial image processing manufacturer, has been announced. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (22 October 2007)
Carbide milling cutter roughs to high quality
A new carbide milling cutter that is capable of rough and finish machining to an exceptionally high quality surface finish has been launched by TaeguTec.
News from TaeguTec UK (22 October 2007)
Integrated alarm and incident location systems
New to the integrated alarm and incident location systems from Ascom Wireless Solutions is the a71, a full spec alarm unit with the added functionality of two way text messaging and location.
News from Ascom Wireless Solutions (22 October 2007)
Robust Micro-D connector has new filter design
A robust Micro-D connector with exceptional attenuation has been developed by ITT Electronic Components, utilizing a unique internal filter design. Brochure Available
News from ITT Electronic Components (22 October 2007)
Briefing for transport fuels programme
Birmingham City University's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) is to host a special briefing by the head of the Government's renewable, transport-fuels programme.
News from Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) (22 October 2007)
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