News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 December
to Saturday 29 December 2007
CAD/CAM software machining options extended
Latest CAD/CAM software machining options will be demonstrated at the UK's 2008 Autosport Engineering exhibition and include port machining and composite component manufacture. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 December 2007)
Vertical machining centre adds 4-axis capability
User Application Article An open-fronted vertical machining centre brought extra 4-axis machining capability for single set-up machining of multi-faced components at a UK valve manufacturer.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (28 December 2007)
Captive hybrid linear actuator is double stack
A double stack captive hybrid linear actuator features engineering thermoplastics in the rotor drive nut and a stainless steel Acme lead screw for long life.
News from Haydon Motion Europe (28 December 2007)
Floorcoverings reduce operators' standing fatigue
Self draining and slip resistant anti fatigue floor coverings are designed to provide excellent cushioning, which enhances comfort underfoot and reduces operators' standing fatigue. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders (28 December 2007)
Fork lift trucks inspections need thoroughness
Factory owners should realise that fork lift truck 'inspections' may not meet the legal requirements for a 'Thorough Examination'.
News from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) (28 December 2007)
Stainless steel revival expected in 2008
Global stainless steel production collapsed during the latter part of 2007, but output could rise to 29 million tonnes during 2008, some 5% up over 2007.
News from MEPS (International) (27 December 2007)
Detection/measurement scanner guide published
A guide to non-contact detection and measurement scanners details measuring light curtains, part detection scanners, area detection sensors and vehicle detection scanners.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (27 December 2007)
Mould machining software reduces cycle times
Mould machining software includes significant performance increases for the 3D programmer that results in the reduction of cycle times of 25-50% or more. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology (27 December 2007)
3D data format software is interactive
To improve industry-leading 3D publishing tools, updated ultra-compressed 3D data format software offers interactive and print media for digital assembly and digital mock-up. Brochure Available
News from Lattice Technology (27 December 2007)
High-speed plastics injection moulding is precise
An all-electric plastics injection moulder will operate at high speed producing technical parts for an IML application in the packaging industry, during a forthcoming US event.
News from Arburg (27 December 2007)
Clustering improves process control networking
Technical Background Article Latest SCADA brings in clustering, which can reduce the high costs associated with multiple redundancies in hardware, while still ensuring server availability. Brochure Available
News from Citect (26 December 2007)
Workholding angle boss mounts in 6in vices
The 5C Angle Boss allows machining any custom angle desired or 24 precision indexes (+/-2 arc.min) and has been designed for use in any Kurt 6in vice (vise). Brochure Available
News from Kurt Manufacturing (25 December 2007)
Live and dead centres support large parts
For turning, boring or grinding large rotational pats, a seies of live and dead centres an be selected according to machine rev/min, machine type and accuracy considerations.
News from Pratt Burnerd International (25 December 2007)
Ballscrew maker opens extended factory
Manufacturer of ballscrew and nut assemblies, August Steinmeyer, has added 43,000ft2 to its plant to allay workflow problems, which had resulted from a double figure percentage growth.
News from Steinmeyer (25 December 2007)
High speed CNC laser cutting system installed
User Application Article Tier One automotive supplier has invested in a 'latest generation' high-speed laser cutting and work handling equipment to ensure low cost, consistent quality and dependable product delivery. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (25 December 2007)
'Entry-level' artisian's CAD/CAM launched
CAD/CAM software for the skilled artisian is believed to be the easiest to learn and the fastest to use engraving and routing software currently available. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (25 December 2007)
Soldering system offers better thermal control
A high power soldering system offers superior thermal control without using excessive tip temperatures, for improved production quality, better joint formation and reduced tip erosion. Brochure Available
News from OK International (25 December 2007)
Reactive paint warns of line leaks
A reactive, acid alert paint gives immediate visual detection of dangerous spray-outs in critical areas in process systems such as pipe flanges, valves, weld sites and sample ports. Brochure Available
News from Allison Engineering (25 December 2007)
Polishing brushes hold diamond compounds longer
Polishing brushes that provide the highest levels of polishing finish and efficiency have been developed to hold diamond compounds longer, provide more cutting action, at lower production costs.
News from Engis (UK) (25 December 2007)
Non-metallic instrumentation enclosures are rugged
Rugged, versatile, non-metallic enclosures for a wide range of tough environments ensure reliable durability including moisture ingress protection up to IP68. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (25 December 2007)
Screw jack systems reduce can washing hours
User Application Article Canning company reports that screw jack systems used in its can washing area of production are saving man-hours and lowering the down time. Brochure Available
News from Power Jacks (25 December 2007)
Machine tool control range exhibited
Heidenhain's exhibits at the UK's Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2008 show will include CNC for milling, turning, drilling and boring applications and DROs for lathes, millers and grinders. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (24 December 2007)
High definition plasma-arc cutting installed
User Application Article A high-definition CNC plasma-arc cutting machine, capable of cutting to a width of 4000mm, is being used by a steel fabricator to profile up to nine plates at a time.
News from Kerf Developments (24 December 2007)
Truck/automotive firms invest in France
Encouraged by an impressive network of specialised R and D centres, leading truck manufacturing and automotive supply companies are continuing to make big investments in France.
News from French Technology Press Bureau (24 December 2007)
UK show to highlight AOI and X-ray inspection
Electronic subcontractors should go to the Nepcon 2008 UK exhibition where AOI and X-ray inspection systems will be in action and they can quiz technical operators from participating companies.
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (24 December 2007)
Multispindle lathe can be fed with billets
Multispindle automatic lathe working need not be confined to bar work as at least one machine tool builder's machines can be equipped for automatic billet and tube blank loading as well.
News from Tornos Technologies (24 December 2007)
Lubricant increases SS/alloy grinding productivity
Cutting lubricant has been formulated to increase the productivity of grinding machines working aerospace metals and alloys such as titanium and stainless steel.
News from Master Chemical Europe (24 December 2007)
HMCs replace VMCs and raise productivity 25%
User Application Article Two of the latest 4-axis horizontal machining centres are machining aircraft steel engine mounts and have raised productivity by 25% compared with vertical machining centre work. Brochure Available
News from NCMT (24 December 2007)
Alloy analyser used in recycled SS production
User Application Article A plant that uses recycled alloys in stainless steel production is using an alloy analyser that takes less than two seconds to identify an alloy grade.
News from Niton UK (24 December 2007)
Lasers simplify selective weakening, perforation
User Application Article Laser systems offer a more consistent and reliable solution to a wide range of scribing and perforation applications, as they can 'select' a particular film layer(s) to scribe. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (24 December 2007)
Control smoothed for hot runner systems
A further function in control algorithms of hot runner feedback control systems smoothes the power output without affecting the accuracy of the temperature control.
News from Gammaflux Europe GmbH (24 December 2007)
Metal cutting tooling inserts last longer
User Application Article Inserts used in a variety of operations regularly achieves up to 75% more components per edge than competitor products owing to a high resistance to flank wear, cratering and thermal cracking.
News from Walter GB (24 December 2007)
Threading tooling reduces costs
Latest threading tooling for the cost-effective production of high quality milled and turned threads includes a thread turning insert that can halve users' tooling costs.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (24 December 2007)
NC programming gives autosport fast response
NC programming software is widely used by motorsport industry Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs to help them respond to the rapidly changing demands inherent within the sector.
News from Sescoi International (24 December 2007)
General machinery drives are up to 22kW
General machinery drives - up to 22kW - offer advanced functionality including unpowered drive configuration, sequence programming and simple installation and integration.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (24 December 2007)
Plastics compound kneader takes less energy
A high-performance kneader for high-grade cable compound production has significantly reduced the melt temperature rise as a function of screw speed.
News from Buss AG (24 December 2007)
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