News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 January
to Saturday 2 February 2008
Automated tube bending cell runs at EUR7/day
Automated tube bending cell integrates robot arm, loader, end-former, bender and inspection into space of typical tube bender and can fabricate thousands of parts/day EUR 7 running cost.
News from Unison ( 1 February 2008)
IEC standard accepts a control network protocol
The International Electrotechnical Commission has accepted a control network protocol for process automation as a part of international standard IEC 61784-2 Ed.1.0.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 1 February 2008)
AC drives simplify production line maintenance
User Application Article To simplify maintenance, an automotive production plant has restricted itself to one make and one type of frequency converter for all applications over 1.1kW, to eliminate long down-times. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques ( 1 February 2008)
Making Swiss-type CNC lathes more productive
User Application Article For a series of sliding headstock multi-axis CNC lathes, the manufacturer has collaborated with a CAM provider to simplify programming when using, or not using a guide bush. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 1 February 2008)
CAM saves 60-70% in machining instruments
User Application Article CAM system provides efficient solution for machining electro-optical instruments for space applications, achieving savings of 60-70% on subcontracting multi-off orders. Brochure Available
News from EdgeCAM ( 1 February 2008)
Larger VMC has 50 taper spindle
In response to market demand, including mould and die makers, a machine tool builder has introduced a larger vertical machining centre with a 50 taper spindle. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 1 February 2008)
Industrial washing system cleans deep small holes
User Application Article Cleaning 15mm deep-drilled 1mm diameter holes in brass is done by the combined rotary and swivelling movement of the load with injection flood wash, ultrasonics and vacuum drying.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools ( 1 February 2008)
Precision-made tailor welded blanks supplied
A steel service centre, offering press blanking lines from 1500-6000kN, is to supply precision-made tailor welded blanks to the producers of the 'Mini' range of cars. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive ( 1 February 2008)
High speed air hoist lifts 500kg at 17m/min
A high-speed/low weight air hoist has a closed height of only 410mm and can lift at 17m/min with a full 500kg load and at 43m/min unloaded.
News from Red Rooster Industrial (UK) ( 1 February 2008)
Thread turning insert halves costs
An innovative six-cutting corner system of a thread turning insert promises revolutionary gains in productivity as well as halving tooling costs, said the MACH 2008 exhibitor.
News from Vargus Tooling UK ( 1 February 2008)
Vertical turning lathes mill and grind too
A range of elevating cross rail-type vertical turning lathes machine parts up to 2.8m diameter by 1.6m height, including milling, drilling and, optionally, grinding too. Brochure Available
News from Dugard ( 1 February 2008)
CNC punching, laser cutting, bending demonstrated
The automation of sheet metal working processes, including CNC punching, CNC laser cutting and CNC press brakes will be emphasised for MACH 2008 visitors. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (31 January 2008)
CNC turning centres machine in one set-up
To provide simple and cost effective machining of more complex components CNC turning centres combine operations in one set-up, offering faster cycle times and automatic parts handling.
News from 600 Group (31 January 2008)
Controllers combine PLC and PC versatility
Powerful and versatile controllers combine a PLC ruggedness with the functionality of a PC using a flexible, open architecture to build complex systems with advanced control.
News from HardwarePT (31 January 2008)
Laser metal sintering produces tooling, inserts
User Application Article USA manufacturer is to use direct metal laser sintering to produce tooling inserts, prototype parts, and end products directly in metal, to evaluate prototype products more quickly.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (31 January 2008)
Powerful CNCs and DROs need not be expensive
Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance.
News from Anilam (31 January 2008)
Check valve stops spray nozzles from dripping
The dry nozzle check valve body can be used as either a regular nozzle body or, with a simple push and turn, transforms a standard spray dry nozzle into an efficient, drip-free assembly.
News from Spray Nozzle Engineering (31 January 2008)
Standard bench presses can be customised
Standardized benchtop hydraulic or pneumatic presses, of 30-100kN capacity, can be customised for assembly, compression, punching, trimming, blanking, stamping, and coining applications.
News from Beckwood Press Company (31 January 2008)
CAD/CAM system ensures efficient CNC punching
User Application Article A company, which has taken over the UK agency for the Japanese Nisshinbo CNC punching machines, press brakes and shears, recommends Radan's CAD/CAM systems for their programming. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational (31 January 2008)
Inert atmosphere oven blues steel products
User Application Article A 538 deg C inert atmosphere oven, used for the bluing of steel products, features a digital programming temperature controller and a manual reset excess temperature controller.
News from Grieve Corporation, The (31 January 2008)
System inspects tablets on the production line
A proprietary terahertz platform demonstrates real time measurements of tablet coating thickness and other critical quality attributes of solid dosage forms.
News from Teraview (31 January 2008)
Mill/turn centre lower turret has 60mm Y-axis
Mill/turn centre has a lower turret equipped with a 60mm Y-axis traverse that increases capability for new processing applications and cutting tools. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (31 January 2008)
Open centre X-Y stages are sub-micron precise
Open centre X-Y stages are for a wide range of applications needing not only nano repeatability and accuracy of position but extreme flatness and straightness of motion.
News from Micromech (31 January 2008)
Low profile rotary stage offers high speed
A low profile, high speed, compact rotary stage provides a solution for compact positioning spindle applications and operates at up to 15,000 deg/s. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (31 January 2008)
Safety PLCs use Ethernet for a single network
A compact yet powerful safety PLC designed for applications requiring multiple simultaneous safety functions meets the most critical SIL3 requirements of the functional safety standard EN61508.
News from Schneider Electric (31 January 2008)
Water soluble metalworking fluid meets HSE guide
A water soluble metalworking fluid has been developed in response to the new Health and Safety Executive guidelines, concerning the control of bacterial contamination in used coolants.
News from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc (31 January 2008)
Manufacturing/quality software is integrated
User Application Article A battery manufacturer is to establish a cost-effective manufacturing software infrastructure for its global manufacturing network using an integrated manufacturing and quality management software.
News from Eyelit (31 January 2008)
On-line tool simplifies pallet truck ordering
Manufacturer of custom fabricated pallet trucks has introduced an on-line design tool that makes the ordering simple and fast and provides instant price quotations.
News from Wesley International (31 January 2008)
Self-lubricating bearings work in dry/wet areas
Carbon/graphite Babbit impregnated bearing materials are designed to operate in difficult environments up to 350 deg F, where conventional lubricating methods cannot be used.
News from Metallized Carbon Corporation (31 January 2008)
Ford awards top supplier status to Stadco
Ford has awarded Q1 status to a plant of a leading UK supplier of body-in-white services and facilities, Stadco, whose West Midlands facility supplies pressed aluminium skin panels.
News from Stadco (30 January 2008)
Expanded component kitting service offered
A UK subcontract component sourcing company is providing kits for a wide range of OEMs including office and automation equipment, industrial/commercial pumps and white goods. Brochure Available
News from Blue Diamond Technologies (30 January 2008)
Synthetic vanishing oils suit high speed pressing
Synthetic vanishing oils for presses operating at up to 2000 strokes/min make operation clean and stop the formation of gumming, varnishing or sticky deposits.
News from John Neale (30 January 2008)
Power press feeder can be networked
PLC operated power press feeder has strip positioning, electronic cams, die safety monitoring and a DP-PROFIBUS communication network combined in one terminal.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (30 January 2008)
Press shop benefits from work returning to UK
Subcontract sheet metal press shop, Ladbrook Engineering, said 2007 was one of its best years, gaining work that had previously been contrac ted out to the Far East.
News from Ladbrook Engineering (30 January 2008)
ERP suits mould, tool and prototype firms
ERP system has complete functionality and tools to meet the specific requirements of the mold, die, tool, model, pattern, prototype and special machine making industries.
News from Sescoi International (30 January 2008)
Manufacturing show supports knowledge sharing
The forthcoming UK annual Southern Manufacturing Show offers a free seminar programme that provides an accessible focal point of enginering/manufacturing knowledge sharing.
News from Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show (30 January 2008)
T-slot magnetic field sensors are 'weld-immune'
Encased in aluminium housing to resist mechanical stress, a range of T-slot magnetic field sensors include weld immune and high temperature versions.
News from Balluff UK (30 January 2008)
Compact grippers made for pick and place
A range of compact grippers, suitable for accurate small parts pick and place applications, includes parallel and angular double acting, self centring and light weight units.
News from FS Engineering (30 January 2008)
Welding company Web site is multi-lingual
A UK supplier of specialised welding ancillaries has introduced French, German and Spanish information on its Web site, and other languages will be added on in the future. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (30 January 2008)
Graphic logic controllers have SIO as standard
Two types of graphic logic controllers - with or without Ethernet - have SIO as standard, connectable to peripherals such as a temperature controller and an inverter.
News from Pro-face UK (30 January 2008)
Free electrical test tools catalogue is available
A leading supplier of electrical test and measurement equipment has produced a free catalogue about its line of rugged and reliable test tools, together with useful application articles. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (30 January 2008)
Industrial electrical enclosures catalogued
A comprehensive catalogue details a huge range of industrial enclosures, which are designed for electrical and electronic applications.
News from Rolec Enclosures (30 January 2008)
Coolant testing kit checks HSE compliance
To conform with UK Health and Safety guidelines, a cutting lubricants supplier has introduced a mobile coolant testing kit for checking water soluablee fluids for bacterial contamination.
News from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc (30 January 2008)
Ultrasonic cleaner is environmentally safe
A high performance aqueous cleaning agent for use in ultrasonic cleaning, effectively removes a buffing and polishing compounds, drawing and stamping oils, coolants and other metalworking fluids. Brochure Available
News from Stowlin Croftshaw (30 January 2008)
Metrohm electrodes - free storage DVD offered
Metrohm UK advised that companies ordering a new Metrohm electrode now will receive a free storage and maintenance DVD - offer expires on March 31, 2008. Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (30 January 2008)
Vertical machining centres cut patterns
User Application Article Producer of low volume reaction injection moulded parts and polyurethane castings uses five vertical machining centres to cut master pattern equipment from polyurethane tooling board.
News from Haas Automation (29 January 2008)
Portable dot peen markers work at high speed
Two programmable, high speed portable dot peen marking systems can be used for steel stock marking, chassis VIN marking, or as part of an integrated production line procedure.
News from Pryor Marking Technology (29 January 2008)
Advisory service raises company performance
User Application Article Thanks to advice from the UK's Manufacturing Advisory Service, a manufacturer of ultrasonic testing equipment for the power generation and aerospace industries has improved its performance.
News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - East Midlands (29 January 2008)
In-mould labelling demand expands
An in-mould labelling technique uses a magazine mounted on a rotary table and a side entry robot to place a label in the mould while simultaneously removing a moulded container.
News from Sandretto UK (29 January 2008)
Automated shot blasting saves costs, ups safety
Technical Background Article Automated shot blasting systems for high value castings increase process safety and lower foundry costs by lowering manual labour involvement in fettling and surface finishing, says Rosler UK.
News from Rosler UK (29 January 2008)
Multi-function lathes and machining centres shown
Machining components complete in one set-up greatly reduces lead times while simultaneously decreasing dramatically the value of work in progress and overall manpower levels. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (29 January 2008)
Control function speeds injection moulding cycle
In the robotic unloading plastics injection moulding machines a 'SmartRemoval' control function eliminates electronic signals delay, savings up to 0.5s/cycle - a 10% saving for a 5s cycle.
News from Wittmann UK (29 January 2008)
Wiring analyser tests harnesses, connectors
A tough, portable and reliable 'all-in-one' bench top high voltage wiring analyser rapidly and easily HiPot tests cables, connectors and harnesses. Brochure Available
News from Clare Instruments (29 January 2008)
Control technology raises tube bending versatility
User Application Article Ethernet-compatible control technology used in an automatic tube bending cell controls four axes of motion and all the I/O connections and allows the cell to be used for volume or batch work. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (29 January 2008)
Centrifugal pumps handle corrosive liquids
Plastics magnet-drive centrifugal pumps, made in polypropylene or PVDF, handle hazardous, corrosive liquids at flow rates up to 27m3/h and heads up to 27m.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (29 January 2008)
Digital systems reduce prototypes manufacture
Technical Background Article 'Best-in-class' manufacturers make fewer prototypes owing to the growing sophistication of mainstream manufacturing design software, said Mike Lucas.
News from Autodesk (29 January 2008)
Work holding products distributor appointed
Distribution in the UK of Kitagawa products, including work holding devices and accessories, has ben given to 1st Machine Tool Accessories. Brochure Available
News from 1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories) (29 January 2008)
Laser sinter tool steel inserts
A martensite-hardening steel of high strength and toughness is suited to producing heavy-duty tooling inserts using laser sintering and is claimed to equal or better conventional tool steels.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK) (29 January 2008)
Friction welder has angular orientation device
User Application Article An innovative electronic-based angular orientation device that ensures two parts are accurately aligned in the chuck is used in a double-ended friction welder to produce truck axles.
News from Thompson Friction Welding (29 January 2008)
Cart carries PCBs safely and efficiently
A tray storage cart is designed to protect printed circuit boards of all sizes during transport and storage and is made in two standard sizes to accommodate manufacturer's existing trays.
News from AGI Corporation (29 January 2008)
Permanent lifting magnets have 3:1 safety factor
Permanent lifting magnets offer a 3:1 Safety Factor, meaning the products lift three times the rated capacity and have a self-locking mechanism, which prevents accidental deactivation of the magnet.
News from SAV North America (29 January 2008)
Metrology software made for portable CMM arms
Metrology software for portable coordinate measuring arms can easily change/convert between different measurement units or coordinate systems. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (28 January 2008)
Engineers help save on 5-axis machining costs
User Application Article Machine tool supplier's applications engineers helped a subcontractor reduce aerospace component cycle times and tooling costs by identifying improvements to the cutting cycles.
News from Matsuura Machinery (28 January 2008)
CAM change speeds water jet programming
User Application Article As business grew for a water jet cutting installation, the original CAM was taking too long, so a new CAM acquisition brought a 600% improvement in nesting time, often saving 3h/day.
News from Jetcam International (28 January 2008)
Belt sanders deburr/finish punched/laser-cut parts
A range of wide belt sanding machines use revolving brushes to drastically reducing the time it takes to de-xidise, de-burr and finish laser-cut parts before painting.
News from UK Machine Tools (28 January 2008)
Hydraulic presses go for 'green' operation
A variable frequency drive fitted to a 10,000kN hydraulic press is claimed to drastically cut down on unwarranted energy expenditures while maintaining full functionality.
News from Beckwood Press Company (28 January 2008)
High precision reference flats introduced
High precision reference flats are versatile devices for measuring surface flatness of polished areas by determining the variations between work surfaces and the surface of the optical flat.
News from Optical Surfaces (28 January 2008)
Spiral wrapping machines prove reliability
User Application Article As a company's two existing spiral wrapping machines had proven to be extremely reliable, fast, safe and perfect for spiral wrapping, an aluminium extrusions supplier saw no need to change supplier.
News from Aetna UK (28 January 2008)
CAD/CAM porovider to host die-making event
Delcam will host the GTMA UK 'Emerging Technologies 08', which will cover injection moulding, rapid prototyping, die-less forming, EDM, thermoforming and cryogenic treatment. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (28 January 2008)
Vertical vane air compressor saves energy
User Application Article Latest vertical vane air compressor, which includes advanced energy efficient technology and is complete with air drier/receiver, has been installed at a prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer.
News from Thorite (28 January 2008)
Credit check hike on companies slows down
To protect thenmselves from unforeseen credit traps, more companies are performing credit checks on their suppliers and business contacts in 2008.
News from Bridging Finance (28 January 2008)
Spanish machine tool 2007 exports rose 10.3%
The Association of Spanish Machine Tool Manufacturers (AFM) has reported machine tool production up by 7.3% and exports up by 10.3% during 2007.
News from AFM (28 January 2008)
Machine tool probes pocket guide published
A pocket guide for machine tool probes includes tool recognition system and high accuracy touch probes and details the latest hardware and software to maximise probing benefits. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (28 January 2008)
Vertical machining centre shortens cycle times
User Application Article Travelling column vertical machining centre brings a subcontractor shorter cycle times and ensure high accuracy positioning over extended periods of operation. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (28 January 2008)
Water jet cutting machines have bevel head
Water jet cutting machines feature a programmable bevel head that allows angled cuts of +/-45 deg, while plasma-arc stations and drilling heads with automatic tool change can be added.
News from MicroStep UK (28 January 2008)
Positioning systems and drives introduced
Integrated positioning systems are designed to provide quick and easy setting of axes on production machines and include an absolute encoder in a compact easy to fit package.
News from HMK Automation & Drives (28 January 2008)
Safety gloves are essential
Nearly a fifth of UK manufacturers struggle to convince workers to wear protective gloves to do hazardous work and many mangers are display an alarming level of ignorance. Brochure Available
News from Mapa Spontex UK (28 January 2008)
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