News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 13 January
to Saturday 19 January 2008
Maintenance data collection tool saves costs
A handheld ATEX Zone 1 data collection and analysis tool is an exceptionally reliable, rugged mobile computer designed to capture mission-critical machinery, inspection and process data. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (18 January 2008)
Universal solvent degreaser meets EU regulations
User Application Article Degreasing machine has helped an second-tier automotive supplier to adhere to Solvent Emissions Directive regulations clean 2.5 tonnes of aluminium/day - 25% more than before.
News from Kumi Solutions (18 January 2008)
Vertical machining centre cuts tough alloys
User Application Article Rugged vertical machining centre with an 18kW high-torque spindle and through-tool coolant delivery enables a UK subcontractor to efficiently cut SS and Duplex, as well as other tough alloys. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (18 January 2008)
CAD/CAM reduces products' time to market
User Application Article In prototyping and producing medical components, a company said that its CAD/CAM software enables it to often go from prototype to production in a matter of days, producing tooling in-house. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 January 2008)
Mount reel turners on forklift trucks
Four reel turning systems fit onto virtually any make of forklift truck truck carriage while a fifth model fits any set of fork lift truck forks an can be independently powered.
News from Reel and Shaft Handling Company (18 January 2008)
Metal detector prevents plastics recycling damage
User Application Article In recycling granulated PVC-u window frame plastics a plastics moulding company is using a metal detector to remove any remaining metal that could damage the granulators.
News from S+S Inspection (18 January 2008)
Voltage switching unit betters safety, efficiency
Voltage switching units that prevent the removal of a safety gate access key whilst a machine is in motion and is far more efficient than an alternative fixed timer system.
News from Fortress Interlocks (18 January 2008)
CNC multi-spindle automatic is affordable
It is now possible to buy a six-spindle CNC automatic lathe for around twice the cost of a 'high-end' CNC sliding-head automatic lathe for machining parts up to 22mm diameter.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (18 January 2008)
Polyamide is compatible with lead-free soldering
A polyamide offers dimensional stability, compatibility with lead free soldering, high stiffness and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and excellent processability.
News from DSM Engineering Plastics (18 January 2008)
Machining centre, 5-axis, mills Al and non-metals
For machining non-ferrous metals and non-metals a 5-axis machining centre a more stiffness to the 5-axis cutting head than is normally associated with machines of this type.
News from CMS Group (UK) (18 January 2008)
Accounting/ERP system to boost productivity
Manufacturer of roof and floor truss systems and wall panels, has chosen an integrated accounting and ERP software system to integrate its business processes for increased productivity.
News from Deacom (18 January 2008)
Reduce harmonics in the power supply, save costs:
Technical Background Article Companies can eliminate equipment failures and cut production downtime, repair and replacement costs by reducing the effects of harmonic distortion from power supply lines, says Bob Liddle.
News from Block UK (18 January 2008)
Hybrid connector handles Ethernet and power
Hybrid connector integrates Ethernet and power connections into a single compact unit for ease of installation in industrial machines.
News from Harting (18 January 2008)
EtherNet/IP to CC-Link gateway introduced
The EtherNet/IP to CC-Link gateway allows users to integrate any of the over 800 available types of CC-Link compatible products with any Rockwell Automation platform.
News from ProSoft (18 January 2008)
Light curtain activates hydraulic power press
Hydraulic power presses are equipped with presence sensing device initiation using electro-optical (light curtain) guarding to activate the press cycle instead of a two-hand touch button system.
News from Beckwood Press Company (18 January 2008)
Double-strand core extrusion reduces costs
User Application Article In extruding plastics profiles, double-strand extrusion produces two profiles simultaneously, reducing the capital investment and the required floor space for the extrusion line.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (18 January 2008)
UK photo etching service expands
Precision component manufacturer uses phopto etching to process the exotic, corrosion resistant materials used widely in the aerospace and chemical processing industries.
News from Precision Micro (18 January 2008)
Orbital welding power source is easy to use
Orbital welding 200A, 23kg power source has a colour industrial touch screen that gives users a simple, intuitive pathway to enter orbital welding programs.
News from Swagelok (18 January 2008)
Rotary screw compressor provides reliability
User Application Article A UK forging firm sought to link the supply of compressed air throughout its new and existing forge and chose an oil injected rotary screw compressor for reliability and low operating costs.
News from Airchannel (18 January 2008)
ERP system provides more company visibility
User Application Article ERP system provides a plastics vacuum forming company with company-wide visibility and improved data accuracy while being more flexible and user-friendly.
News from Access Supply Chain (18 January 2008)
Magnetic chucks offer improved holding power
For use on surface grinding machines, a series of fine pole transverse electromagnetic chucks provides stronger holding power than similar designs on the market.
News from SAV North America (17 January 2008)
Compressor/dryer package is low noise
User Application Article To comply with environmental regulations and maintain a clean, safe warehouse floor, a warehouse selected a low noise, rotary screw compressor/dryer package.
News from Condensate Systems (17 January 2008)
Investing in India - metrology experiences
To promote business co-operation between the UK and India, Renishaw related its Indian investments experiences at the 'Advanced Engineering Summit' this week. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (17 January 2008)
CNC tool and cutter grinder is consistent
User Application Article To meet increasing demand for tooling regrinds from aerospace companies, a UK specialist tooling manufacturer has added on another CNC tool and cutter grinder for its consistency.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (17 January 2008)
UK machine tool group growth continues
The UK's 600 Group of machine tool businesses has achieved growth, with good results from each of its manufacturers and substantial sales growth by the UK distributor 600 Centre.
News from 600 Group (17 January 2008)
Injection moulding service UK office opened
North American builder of injec tion moulding machines and systems, Husky, has opened a UK service and sales office to meet the growing demands of the market.
News from Husky Injection Molding Systems (17 January 2008)
Inefficient UK training management wastes GBP 58m
Inefficient training management could cost the UK manufacturing industry as much as GBP 58 million/year by 2010, said a supplier of software that has already saved 1600 companies GBP 3.5 million.
News from AccessPlanIT (17 January 2008)
Power transmission/conveyors deliveries are faster
A vertical carousel storage and retrieval stock control system has been introduced to speed deliveries of power transmission and conveyor products and improve customer service.
News from Transmission Developments (17 January 2008)
CNC turning centre loads bar or components
Pick-up horizontal turning centre is fitted with a bar feeder and/or component loading unloading system and gives ease of access for manual loading.
News from Leader CNC (17 January 2008)
Business process analysis software has BPMN
The latest version of the established Business Process Modeling Notation standard is incorporated in a modeling suite of business process and enterprise architecture modeling tools.
News from MEGA International (17 January 2008)
US toolholding/boring/reaming firm acquired
German tooling manufacturer, EWS, has acquired Command Tooling Systems, USA, which will continue to make standard and special toolholding systems and boring/reaming systems.
News from Command Tooling Systems (17 January 2008)
EDM and milling machine builder's sales grow
EDM and milling machine tool builder, GF AgieCharmilles, recorded a 20% growth in UK sales during 2007, including a growth in 5-axis milling machine deliveries.
News from Agie Charmilles (17 January 2008)
Machine tools builder expands Japanese plant
To produce its 'Vertex' line of vertical machining centers and standard machines that do not require highly engineered content, Mitsui Seiki has added on over 17,000ft2 to its Saitama plant.
News from Mitsui Seiki (17 January 2008)
Invest in robotic handling and raise profits
Technical Background Article Should users of packaging and materials handling make an investment in handling robots, they will generally see a return on investment within 6-18 months, said ICS.
News from ICS Robotics and Automation (17 January 2008)
Machining centres pallets loaded by robot
In a system to automatically load/unload machining centres, a robot selects the pallet size to suit the job, so reducing the amount of space required for pallets in unmanned machining systems. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (17 January 2008)
Machine tool builder expands in E Europe
Machine tool builder, MAG Industrial Automation Systems, now controls the ThyssenKrupp Technologies production plant in Kecskemet, now known as MAG Hungary.
News from Cincinnati Machine (17 January 2008)
Gigabit switch is one of most powerful yet
Claimed to be one of the most powerful industrial managed Gigabit switches offered, the unit supports Gigabit SX and LX or flexible SFP form factor.
News from Ethernet Direct (16 January 2008)
Critical cleaning experts stage UK workshops
Two world renowned experts in critical cleaning will be flying into the UK from the USA to stage a series of essential workshops at the 3C Contamination Control and Cleanroom Products show. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (16 January 2008)
Measurement software package released
An integrated software package for acquiring, visualizing, and analyzing measurement data has several new modules and video analysis. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (16 January 2008)
Mill/turn CAM does all in one program
Mill/turn complete machining CAM module allows operators to switch between turning and milling strategies at any time whilst they are programming.
News from Open Mind Technologies UK (16 January 2008)
Infrared camera operations integrated
The CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations are to be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems and trade under the FLIR brand name. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (16 January 2008)
Deep draw press is technically advanced
A technologically advanced deep draw press that produces deep-drawn drawn tanks and fenders will be shown at the USA's 2008 Regional Metalform Show.
News from Beckwood Press Company (16 January 2008)
Sealed plastics ignition switches suit cranes
Said to be ideal for utility and crane applications, sealed plastic ignition switches are constructed of durable, engineering grade plastics and sealed to IP-67.
News from Cole Hersee (16 January 2008)
Guide helps build effective metal detection
A comprehensive 64-page guide to metal detection is specifically aimed at assisting the global food production and pharmaceutical industries. Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (16 January 2008)
Optical filter coatings deposited on tubes
Special tooling and processes permit coating the outside of tubes with durable and precision optical filters that withstand extreme heat, temperature fluctuations and high humidity.
News from Deposition Sciences (16 January 2008)
Machining centre uses micro tools for HSM
Machining centre uses micro tools for high speed machining and its large machining table full enclosure feature a solid steel base for safety and stability.
News from Datron Dynamics (15 January 2008)
High-pressure coolant pumps reduce maintenance
High-pressure, hydraulically balanced, coolant pumps for machine tools reduce maintenance costs because there are no packings, cups, or seals, said the manufacturer.
News from Monster Swiss (15 January 2008)
Heavy HMCs machine space telescope mirrors
User Application Article Custom-built horizontal machining centers are machining the James Webb Space Telescope mirror segments positioning them within a few microns anywhere in a machining envelope.
News from Mitsui Seiki (15 January 2008)
Sealing products and services combined in UK
Eriks Sealing Technology combines WYKO's established seals business in the UK, which includes the Seals division based in Halesowen, and Pioneer Weston in Warrington. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (15 January 2008)
Temperature data logger is wireless
A wireless temperature data logger has a temperature measurement range from -200 deg C to +600 deg C and uses industry standard three wire Pt-100 RTD sensors.
News from T and D (15 January 2008)
Larger vertical machining centre acquired
User Application Article Having acquired a large capacity VMC, and oil and gas industry components supplier can now cost-effectively machine 2.5m long workpieces in one set-up.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (15 January 2008)
Web site provides M2M communications data
Detailed information on products, applications and the machine-to-machine (M2M) market can be gathered from a redesigned Web site featuring user-friendly navigation.
News from Telit Wireless Solutions (15 January 2008)
Ballscrews made available within days
Marchant Dice has st up an 'E-shop' and offers MDL Rolled, ISEL, HIWIN and ballscrews with end machining within days, announced the company.
News from Marchant Dice (15 January 2008)
Corrosion-resistant paints have colour choice
For the industrial maintenance market in the UK, there is now a range of acrylic, corrosion-resistant paints with an aesthetic coating option.
News from CRC Industries UK Ltd (15 January 2008)
Five-axis machine drills and routs aluminium
An advanced 5-axis profile machine centre will be shown at MACH 2008 and is capable of drilling, routing, tapping, cutting and notching in aluminium and steel.
News from Elumatec UK (15 January 2008)
Screw-in probe tests wire harnesses and connectors
A range of screw-in test probes for testing wire harnesses and connectors is non-rotating with blade-shaped tip styles ensuring perfect alignment when used in connector blocks.
News from Peak Test Services (15 January 2008)
Large horizontal machining centres come to UK
Two large horizontal twin pallet machining centres feature 'Box in Box' structural design for robust, high speed machining excellence, reliability and cost effectiveness.
News from Matsuura Machinery (15 January 2008)
Torque/force sensors check gear reducers
Advanced sensor technology integrates torque and force sensors directly into the housing of servo gear reducers, to make accurate measurement of torque, axial loading and radial loading.
News from Alpha Gear Drives (14 January 2008)
Water jet cutting increases revenue by 79%
User Application Article Within two years of buying its waterjet systems, an Alabama, USA, company saw its annual revenue increase by more than 79% and it grew from 10 employees to 25.
News from Jet Edge (14 January 2008)
Painting done in plastics injection mould
Plastics injection moulding machine builder has developed an inmould painting process for producing LFI parts with high-gloss surfaces.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (14 January 2008)
TIG/MMA welding units work in AC or DC
Offering excellent welding characteristics and performance in AC or DC modes, welding units for TIG and manual metal arc welding are currently on 'special offer'. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (14 January 2008)
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