News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 2 December
to Saturday 8 December 2007
Production control software manages costs
A manufacturing and production control system offers faster operation and improved cost control capabilities and an interface to software for estimating, quoting and specifying. Brochure Available
News from Jobshop ( 7 December 2007)
'Entry level' vertical saw range automated
A range of 'entry level' vertical panel sawing machines now include larger sizes - up to 5350mm x 2220mm - and automated cut cycle versions.
News from T M Machinery Sales ( 7 December 2007)
Touch trigger probe has low contact force
Latest touch trigger workpiece probe has a a low probing force along with an infra red system to transmit the trigger signal to the machine control. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 7 December 2007)
Advanced probe made for measuring arms
In a strategic alliance with Renishaw, FARO Technologies has introduced an advanced probe for measurement arms that increases user productivity and confidence in results. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK ( 7 December 2007)
Flexible machines grind turbine components
User Application Article Turbine components manufacturing operation has added four flexible, travelling column type grinding systems after an in-depth period of trials and tests.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 7 December 2007)
Software used to calibrate pressure sensors
Latest documenting calibration software for automatic calibration of sensors using a PC is capable of performing pressure calibration as well as temperature calibration.
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments ( 7 December 2007)
Step motors are brushless and precise
High performance, brushless, maintenance-free step motors provide very precise, extremely cost-effective, motion control n small, very precise, 1.8 deg increments.
News from Vickers-Warnick Manufacturing ( 7 December 2007)
Vibration spectrum analyzer is hand-held
A manufacturer has producd its first hand-held vibration spectrum analyzer for the Windows Mobile/pocket PC platform, which enables more factories to use vibration analysis.
News from Datastick Systems ( 7 December 2007)
Screw feeders improve powder coatings productivity
User Application Article Latest agitated screw feeders and chutes have increased production and improved containment at a leading manufacturer's powder coatings plant.
News from Ajax Equipment ( 7 December 2007)
Two firms form largest marking systems provider
Dover Corporation has combined two of its engineering companies, Markem Corporation and Imaje into one, Markem.Imaje, as the world's largest product identification systems provider.
News from Imaje UK ( 7 December 2007)
PCD tipped end mills cut abrasive materials
For machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and other abrasive materials, a range of end mills have PCD tips to provide longer tool life.
News from ITC Tooling ( 7 December 2007)
Electric wire strand annealing furnace cuts costs
User Application Article By replacing a gas furnace with an electrically heated furnace, a UK speciality wires producer has reduced energy costs and the mill's 'carbon footprint'.
News from Meltech Engineering ( 7 December 2007)
Portable laser scanning arm accuracy raised
Portable laser scanning arm offers 30% more accuracy from a 33% lighter weight system, which also has better performance in scanning dark or reflective surfaces. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK ( 7 December 2007)
EMX contrast sensor speeds up production lines
Contrast sensor is claimed by EMX Industries to have the highest resolution white LED contrast sensor on the market and it is the only sensor able to reliably detect up to 50 gray-scale levels. Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries ( 7 December 2007)
Mill/turn centre speeds changeover on batches
User Application Article A CNC mill/turn centre equipped with a sub-spindle provides quick job changeover times when producing 500 different motor shaft types in a 'single-hit' cycle.
News from Colchester-Harrison ( 6 December 2007)
Mill/turn centre shows complex component machining
For visitors to the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 show, a 26kW main spindle power mill-turn centre will demonstrate the complexity of components it can machine. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 6 December 2007)
Disc laser welds 10mm thick mild steel
Offering up to 8kW power, a disc-type laser has low running cost and 25% efficiency, and will weld almost all metals with ease and even highly reflective metals such as copper or aluminium. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 6 December 2007)
Shot blasting machine descales fabrications
A very large monorail shot blasting machine has 24 centrifugal blast wheels for descaling large fabrications used on racked excavators, wheeled loaders and compaction equipment before painting. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 6 December 2007)
Manufacturing managers should use Internet more
In-depth study reports that easy opportunities to build skills are being missed, as senior manufacturing executives fail to use blogs, social networking sites or online resources.
News from Chartered Management Institute ( 6 December 2007)
Hardness tester has space for bulky workpieces
Hardness tester achieves consistent, accurate test results on bulky specimens in the harshest of industrial conditions and has user-friendly, menu-driven control system.
News from Bowers Metrology UK ( 6 December 2007)
Pulsed YAG laser welds reflective metals
A range of pulsed YAG rod lasers, with power ratings from 40W to 500W, can weld delicate components and highly reflective metals, such as aluminium and copper, up to 2.0mm thick. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK ( 6 December 2007)
Benchtop presses improve cable crimping
Benchtop presses feature very short set-up and cycle times and ease of use for improving the quality manual crimping of contacts on to wires and cables.
News from Contax ( 6 December 2007)
Microcontroller has 480MIPS, FPU, ether and USB
Microprocessors have an Ethernet controller and USB 2.0 host on a single chip and are intended for applications such as factory automation systems requiring network connection functionality.
News from Renesas Technology Europe ( 6 December 2007)
Compact linear guideway is easy to assemble
A belt-driven, compact linear guideway only has to be fitted with a motor to move light loads with high acceleration and speed.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 6 December 2007)
Machine tools maintenance package offered
MAG Maintenance Technologies is offering users an 'all round carefree package' of maintenance service for Cincinnati and other MAG group machine tools.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 6 December 2007)
CNC miller/borer vertically turns as well
Described as a 'cross between a heavy duty vertical turning and boring facility and a 5-axis machining centre' a bed-type machine has a 30kW turning table. Brochure Available
News from NCMT ( 6 December 2007)
Mill/turn centre has Y-axis on all three turrets
Having Y-axis operation on all of its three turrets give a twin-spindle, mill/turn centre means that almost any type of complex component can be machined in one set-up.
News from Turning Technologies UK ( 6 December 2007)
Alloy surcharges won't stabilise EU SS prices
The latest and proposed alloy surcharge mechanisms in the EU will not stabilise stainless steel transaction prices in the market, rather they might lead to more volatility.
News from MEPS (International) ( 5 December 2007)
Horizontal machining center machines optics
User Application Article Custom built horizontal machining centre has machined the largest lightweight beryllium optic for an infrared optimised space telescope to be launched in 2013.
News from 600 Centre ( 5 December 2007)
Rotary motion simulators test instruments
Rotary stage and control system for simulating rotary motion provides highly accurate angular rates, acceleration and position profiles for inertial component test systems and instruments. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech ( 5 December 2007)
Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear'
User Application Article If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 5 December 2007)
China advances rolling mill automation usage
Industrial Automation Services reports a Chinese order for a Level 1 control system for hydraulic gap control, automatic gauge control, roll eccentricity control, and shape control.
News from Industrial Automation Services ( 5 December 2007)
Piston air motors motors continuously rewind
User Application Article Piston air motors motors run from 0 - 220 rev/min for 24h/day in an aluminium foil rewind system cycle that goes from stall to start in the order of 60 times/min. Brochure Available
News from Huco Dynatork ( 5 December 2007)
UK micro manufacturing show planned
To provide micro manufacturers from all industry sectors with an invaluable source of information to help advance the use of emerging technologies, a specialised UK exhibition is scheduled for 2008.
News from Rapid News Publications ( 5 December 2007)
Machining centre turns and mills biker parts
User Application Article BFO Motorcycles in the UK plans to build 100 motor cycle conversion kits and to mill the components, the company acquired a vertical machining centre with an easily programmable control. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe ( 5 December 2007)
Lens kit allows reading of tiny PCB codes
A 'super high density' lens kit for image-based ID readers allows flat-panel-display makers and printed circuit board assemblers to read tiny codes with cell sizes as small as 0.05mm. Brochure Available
News from Cognex UK ( 5 December 2007)
Sensors have 6mm range on ferrous, NF metals
Miniature sensors to provide compact housings with sensing distances that far exceed ferrite core sensors, especially while sensing non-ferrous metals.
News from Turck ( 5 December 2007)
Universal linear motion system offered
A universal linear motion system offers a wide range of sizes, types and precision grades to meet most automation application needs. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion ( 5 December 2007)
CNC automatic lathe builder has CAM preference
Japanese builder of CNC automatic lathes, Citizen, has selected DP Technology's ESPIRIT CAM software for joint technical and marketing strategy world-wide. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 5 December 2007)
Mould-making software suppliers collaborate
Integration of Moldflow and Missler software activities will allow Missler Software customers to expand the use of plastics simulation across their operations.
News from Moldflow (Europe) ( 5 December 2007)
Machinery safety training course schedule released
One of the UK's leading providers of training related to machinery safety and the management of health and safety has published a PDF booklet outlining the courses and timetable for 2008.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 5 December 2007)
Supply chain software provides full visibility
Supply chain software provides unparalleled visibility into warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facilities across a customer's supply chain, claims the supplier.
News from Next View Software, Inc. ( 5 December 2007)
High speed marking inkjet coder introduced
High speed marking 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 ( 4 December 2007)
Vision software raises seat-making efficiency
User Application Article Automotive seating manufacturer is improving manufacturing efficiency by using vision systems software in checking various processes during the building of car seats. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision ( 4 December 2007)
Shielded Ethernet module connects eight data lines
A shielded Ethernet module, which connects all eight data lines, fulfils Category 5e requirements and has been added to a family of heavy-duty industrial connectors.
News from Harting ( 4 December 2007)
Micro-machining centre simplifies mould making
User Application Article The accuracy of a 5-axis micro-machining centre is simplifying the production of injection mould tools used for producing microfluidic devices.
News from Deckel Grinders ( 4 December 2007)
Temperature transmitter networks 126 sensors
A programmable fieldbus temperature transmitter saves wire and installation costs by allowing up to 126 devices to be networked onto one, low cost Foundation fieldbus H1 segment.
News from Moore Industries International ( 4 December 2007)
Software offers 'design for manufacturability'
Design For Manufacturability' productivity software facilitates upstream manufacturability validation and identification of product areas that are difficult, expensive, and impossible to manufacture.
News from Geometric Technologies ( 4 December 2007)
Toolkit interfaces Genicam cameras with CVB
A versatile hardware-independent imaging software toolkit enables any Genicam compliant machine vision camera to be interfaced with Common Vision Blox. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 4 December 2007)
Large volume air compressor saves energy
An inverter controlled, 30HP/22kW, large air volume, air compressor offers energy savings of up to 30% through its variable speed programming.
News from Wilkinson Star ( 4 December 2007)
Wireless probing controls chassis production
User Application Article A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 4 December 2007)
Power source designed for carbon arc gouging
A lightweight, heavy duty air carbon arc gouging power source's characteristics curve has been designed specifically for the process, so optimising gouging properties and minimising noise.
News from Kemppi (UK) ( 4 December 2007)
Integrating Modbus devices into CIP architecture
Completion of specifications gives existing Modbus/TCP users a clear path to CIP Network architectures while protecting their automation investments.
News from ODVA ( 4 December 2007)
Screw jacks have wide range of types
Two ranges of screw jacks for vertical lift and positioning use cover a broad selection of standard configurations based upon load and speed requirements with a comprehensive choice of options.
News from Motion Drives and Controls ( 4 December 2007)
Load management controls electrical costs
Power controller has a predictive load management function which is highly effective in managing power demand to control peak electricity usage.
News from Eurotherm ( 4 December 2007)
Knowing the art of agile development
Book focuses on the 'how to' of agile development and covers everything a team needs to know, from team dynamics and collaboration, to adaptive planning and agile engineering practices.
News from O'Reilly ( 4 December 2007)
NC programming increases output by 48%
User Application Article Major Indian automotive manufacturer reports that an NC programming system is realising average savings of 15% in production time and up to 30% on processes such as drilling and boring. Brochure Available
News from EdgeCAM ( 4 December 2007)
Advanced clustering improves plant reliability
With the latest HMI/SCADA software, manufacturers can put local systems and centralised servers into redundant pairs, providing the benefits of standardisation and improving plant reliability. Brochure Available
News from Citect ( 4 December 2007)
Shop floor CMM cuts inspection times
Drive design, low inertia/high-speed characteristics and intuitive Windows based software, enable a CMM to cut inspection times and eradicate quality department 'bottlenecks'.
News from Aberlink ( 4 December 2007)
Machine framing range of components expands
Machine-building linear and profile system components now include a patented fastener that allows rapid machine frame assembly with no pre-machining or pre-drilling. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK ( 4 December 2007)
Robots raise moulding production, cut rejects
User Application Article Four full-servo 3-axis robots installed in a moulding company's factory are helping to increase overall volume production while also decreasing reject rate and stoppages.
News from Wittmann UK ( 4 December 2007)
Injection moulding of electronics items grows
At the K-2007 exhibition, a compact, robotic 1000kN all-electric plastics injection moulding cell achieves high injection speeds, high pressures, excellent precision and dynamics and best performance.
News from Engel Austria ( 3 December 2007)
CNC machine improves prototypes costing
User Application Article A prototyping company, not satisfied with more traditional processes, now machines solid models using a PC-driven CNC router to work wood, plastics, MDF, and non-ferrous metals.
News from Micromech ( 3 December 2007)
PLM chosen after intensive evaluation
User Application Article A leading Italian aerospace company carried out an exhaustive evaluation processes before choosing product life cycle management software to properly link manufacturing and design.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 3 December 2007)
Flat product steel prices to rise further
Flat product steel prices are still under negative pressure in most countries, reports MEPS, and several major rolling mills have announced strip mill price hikes of US$30/ton, effective January 2008.
News from MEPS (International) ( 3 December 2007)
EDM generator design reduces electrode wear
A fast CNC die-sinking EDM is claimed to have the first spark generator with adaptive current shape resulting in dramatically reduced electrode wear.
News from OPS-Ingersoll Funkenerosion ( 3 December 2007)
Machining centres produce hydraulic parts families
User Application Article A manufacturer's on-going development in hydraulic pumps and motors is paralleled by the installation of multi-tasking machining centres for small and medium batch production. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 December 2007)
Italian firm supplies 1000th CNC laser cutter
CNC laser cutting machine builder has produced its 1000th 2D flat bed laser cutting machine, growing its sales share to more than 10% of the European and North American markets. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK ( 3 December 2007)
UK CNC machine tools supplier celebrates
UK supplier of conventional and CNC machine tools said two regional Open Days attracted over 200 visitors from 98 companies, who placed orders for 40 machine tools worth over GBP 1 million. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 3 December 2007)
High-precision laser cuts more productively
Claimed to be the smallest and lightest CO2 laser on the market, a 4kW model with improved beam quality and stability, can cut sheet metals up to 25mm thick. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 3 December 2007)
HMI software complies with 21 CFR Part 11
Software is claimed to offer the industry's most streamlined Windows-based HMI toolset for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Brochure Available
News from Parker Electromechanical Automation USA ( 3 December 2007)
Shot blast room strips rotor blades quicker
User Application Article A blastroom used to remove paint and other coatings from rotor blades during a reconditioning process is faster, provides a better quality and a more consistent finish. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group ( 3 December 2007)
Thermal camera has high performance
No other mid-range product can match this thermal imaging camera for its flexibility or functionality, said its manufacturer, as it is compact and half the weight of its nearest competitor. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 3 December 2007)
Machining subcontractor invests in cleaning
A high technology machining subcontractor has invested GBP 200,000 in a programmable component cleaning system and a TESA-SCAN non-contact optical based measuring system.
News from Rodmatic ( 3 December 2007)
IEC approves SERCOS as part of IEC 61784-2
The International Electrotechnical Commission has approved SERCOS III, the real-time Ethernet version of the SERCOS interface, as part of international standard IEC 61784-2.
News from Sercos North America ( 3 December 2007)
Packaging film uses less material
Packaging film has been designed to cutting costs by using less material, and lessen the impact of disposal on the environment while improving product presentation. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air ( 3 December 2007)
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