News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 February
to Saturday 9 February 2008
Special machines build simplified
At the UK's Machine Building Show, a company is introducing a system of standard shapes, used within industry standard machines, to simplify special machine construction.
News from Misumi ( 8 February 2008)
CAD/CAM and nesting programs CNC punching
CAD/CAM and nesting software programs all CNC punching and profiling machines and has been optimised to to further improve the cutting path in complex nests.
News from Jetcam International ( 8 February 2008)
Bowl feeder designed for clean room use
An autoclavable stainless steel bowl feeder is a pharmaceutical design for use in clean rooms where equipment requires rapid changeover for cleaning and maintenance.
News from RNA Automation ( 8 February 2008)
Hydraulics system sensors are very compact
A range of pressure, temperature, accelerometer, proximity, rotary and tilt sensors are extremely compact and lightweight, and meet the specific needs of the mobile sector. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 February 2008)
Blast cabinet designed for medical products
A stainless steel blast cabinet has been engineered for medical product manufacturers, where the introduction of ferrous contamination would be detrimental to production. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International ( 8 February 2008)
Service produces prototype plastics parts
A rapid injection moulding specialist provides a service dedicated to producing plastics prototype parts CNC machined directly from solid resin quickly and easily.
News from Protomold UK ( 8 February 2008)
System controls manufacturing management
A high capability manufacturing and production control system includes product and service configuration, estimating, quoting, specifying and ordering. Brochure Available
News from Jobshop ( 8 February 2008)
Production control capabilities extended
Production control software for batch and subcontract manufacturing includes a module that allows rapid entry of multiple items and aids purchasing and accounts invoiceing.
News from PSL DataTrack ( 8 February 2008)
Transmission roller chain offers longer life
Transmission roller chain has solid rollers, manufactured to achieve an extremely high surface hardness, and to ensure high wear resistance in hostile environments as well as improving chain life. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK ( 8 February 2008)
Measuring probes set tools, measure parts
CNC machine tool manually operated measuring probes will be introduced for tool length setting, datuming and component measurement at MACH 2008. Brochure Available
News from NCMT ( 8 February 2008)
Laser transmitters show opaque liquid levels
A range of laser level transmitters is particularly effective in applications involving bulk solids and opaque liquids, even in the most demanding environments, said the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Allison Engineering ( 7 February 2008)
Bevel gears take high speed and torque
High precision, ground spiral bevel gears have high load ratings and run at speed with minimal noise and vibration and are available in module sizes 1.5 - 6.
News from Rodriguez (UK) ( 7 February 2008)
Lower lubricant consumption on compressors
An enhanced high performance rotary vane compressor lubricant has excellent oxidation, corrosion and foam resistance characteristics and extends oil change periods. Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group ( 7 February 2008)
Prototyping/production system is 'entry-level'
An additive fabrication system for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing is designed for users with demanding applications that require accuracy and repeatability, but not high speed.
News from Stratasys ( 7 February 2008)
Electronics manufacturer expands facilities
Scottish sub-contract electronics product plant has invested some GBP 800,000 in two wave solder machines and an automated 3D X-ray Inspection system.
News from Plexus Corp UK ( 7 February 2008)
Wireless machine condition detector is safer
A wireless machine condition detector is claimed to be faster and safer for operators carrying out inspections, enabling operating costs to be reduced considerably. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 7 February 2008)
Podcasts remove the 'mystery' from EDI
A series of podcasts has ben launched to 'demystify' electronic data integration for IT managers in a professional and 'non-technical' way.
News from First B2B ( 7 February 2008)
E-manufacturing is ready for mass production
Survey revealed that in the future, e-Manufacturing with laser-sintering is a key technology that will strongly compete with conventional technologies, such as casting.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 7 February 2008)
Bar puller saves CNC lathe space
User Application Article A bar puller for CNC lathes works directly from a coolant supply, needs less than 2 bar of pressure and can pull bars ranging from 3-105mm with no adjustments.
News from PCM Tooling (UK) ( 6 February 2008)
Test and measurement guide released
A test and measurement product guide details DC switching, RF switching and measurement, data acquisition, semiconductor test systems, and optoelectronics test hardware. Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments ( 6 February 2008)
Pallet system feeds mill-turn centre at Open House
Main theme during Matsuura's CNC machine tool Open House will be 'Multi Pallet Unmanned Production' supported by a multi-tasking machine with a 10 pallet system.
News from Matsuura Machinery ( 6 February 2008)
Software updated for high speed machining centres
For its high speed machining centres operating with spindle speeds of up to 60,000 rev/min, Datron has released Version 8 of the Windows control software.
News from Datron Dynamics ( 6 February 2008)
Keyless shaft locking bushings minimise vibration
Shaft locking bushings minimise shaft run-out and system vibration and provide a strong, yet precise connection between keyless shafts and mounted component. Brochure Available
News from Zero-Max ( 6 February 2008)
CNC lathe combines Swiss and turret functions
A CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe combines the benefits of a Swiss-turn and the flexibility of a turret machine and includes gang tools, turret and back-working spindle.
News from REM SALES ( 6 February 2008)
Bench type multi-function meter simplifies tests
Digital meter has 5.5 digit resolution, multi-function measurement capability, and a dual display that enables users to measure two different but related parameters simultaneously. Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) ( 6 February 2008)
Contactless colour measurement done 'on the fly'
A non-contact spectrocolourimetry system supplies up to 2000 spectra/s for analysing, for example, reflectance of diffusing materials, intensity and colour of light sources and displays.
News from Armstrong Optical ( 6 February 2008)
Further zinc diecasting machine added
UK subcontract metalworking company has added another zinc diecasting machine to meet increasing demands for its own product range of locking systems, hinges and handles.
News from Brunel ( 6 February 2008)
Interplas plastics show helps BPF
UK's leading plastics and rubber exhibition, Interplas 2008, is to help The British Plastics Federation to celebrate its 75th anniversary this year.
News from Interplas ( 6 February 2008)
Machine grinds tools as small as 0.5mm diameter
A CNC tool grinder is designed for grinding small cutting tools with diameters as low as 0.5mm having overcome problems of vibration, thermal growth, wheel wear and tool run-out.
News from Anca Pty ( 6 February 2008)
CAM gives access to tool management system
An ESPRIT CAM software add-in provides end users with direct access to the cutting-tool management capabilities of the WinTool Cutting Tool Management System. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 6 February 2008)
Control unit has automatic dual redundancy
A high performance, affordable control unit has automatic dual redundancy options to guarantee process efficiencies and protect against controller or communications failures.
News from Eurotherm ( 6 February 2008)
Rutile cored SS wires produce low spatter
Rutile cored stainless steel welding wires provide excellent weldability on conventional non-pulsing power sources and have a low spatter level in smooth spray arc mode. Brochure Available
News from ESAB ( 6 February 2008)
Reach trucks reliability and comfort increased
To enhance operator comfort and productivity, reach trucks have an improved drive unit that requires less maintenance and provides a more reliable truck.
News from Toyota Material Handling UK ( 6 February 2008)
CNC platform has user-programmable MMI
CNC platform has advanced scalability, an open user-programmable man-machine interface and software covering tool grinding, gear and high speed cutting and transfer and special machines.
News from NUM (UK) ( 5 February 2008)
Robots use 3D vision to locate and pick parts
To avoid having to use manual workers to unpack incoming loads of products, a 3D machine vision system gives robots the ability to pick from parts randomly deposited in a container. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision ( 5 February 2008)
Double-pack food container splits easily
User Application Article Using its thermoforming and pre-printing expertise, a container manufacturer has produced a double-pack food products container that is easy to split into two.
News from RPC Containers ( 5 February 2008)
Portable CMM arm is 30% more accurate
On show at MACH 2008 will be a portable CMM measuring arm that 30% more accurate, 33% lighter in weight, and offers better performance in scanning dark or reflective surfaces.
News from FARO Technologies ( 5 February 2008)
Machine tool CNC needs no experience to use
Believed to be one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available, machine tool control features a conversational system that requires no CNC experience and can be used as a DRO or a CNC.
News from Acu-Rite ( 4 February 2008)
Magnetic chucks offer high work holding power
A high-performance, electro-permanent magnetic chuck offers 150 tonf/m2 of magnetic pull, enabling huge holding forces to be generated on even modestly sized workpieces.
News from Eclipse Magnetics ( 4 February 2008)
Latest 5-axis milling and advanced EDM to be shown
A high performance, 5-axis machining centre, a wire EDM and a die-sinking EDM will reflect the latst in milling and EDM technology at MACH 2008.
News from Agie Charmilles ( 4 February 2008)
Sliding headstock automatic has three turrets
A sliding headstock CNC mill-turn automatic lathe, with three turrets, can dramatically reducing cycle times for 'one-hit' machining of complex components up to 20mm diameter.
News from Star Micronics GB ( 4 February 2008)
Gas spring resists contaminants, over stroking
Gas spring has features including protection against contaminants and over stroking, and is linkable to hose system without the need for additional bottom plate.
News from Berger Tools ( 4 February 2008)
Customized tooling made for fine machining
Extending its manufacturing facility at Ruebig/Nabburg, Germany, as the competence centre for fine machining, Kennametal now offers precision reaming tools and tools for fine-boring operations.
News from Kennametal UK ( 4 February 2008)
Infrared light source is incandescent
Standard incandescent Infrared light source offering a broad light spectrum unachievable with LEDs and penetrate into or through materials for inspction of MEMS or solar panel products.
News from Moritex Europe ( 4 February 2008)
Gas engines reduce plant CO2 emissions by 40%
User Application Article Beveridge bottling plants expect to reduce CO2 emissions by 40% through their use of natural gas fired gas engines to generate power in-house.
News from GE Energy Europe ( 4 February 2008)
One unit controls robot and welding
Embedded arc control technology used in robotic welding eliminates the need for three separate control systems and combines control of the robot, welder and servo wire feeder into a single unit.
News from ICS Robotics and Automation ( 4 February 2008)
GE CNC units programmed directly onsite
With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining processes. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 4 February 2008)
Shaft mounted helical gear units are in stock
Should production machinery's helical gear unit break down, one can be immediately got from a stock of 12 sizes of belt driven shaft mounted helical gear units.
News from Renold Gears ( 4 February 2008)
Drive interface is internationally standardised
The established PROFIdrive profile for PROFIBUS and PROFINET became an internationally standardized drive interface, following publication of the IEC series 61800-7.
News from Profibus Group ( 4 February 2008)
Predictive maintenance is a benefit, not an evil
Predictive maintenance should be seen as an integral part of plant management and, moreover, part of an all encompassing asset management function. Brochure Available
News from AV Technology ( 4 February 2008)
Laser maker collaborates on materials development
Builder of Q-switched, diode-pumped solid state lasers will work with an Irish university expand laser technology in Irish manufacturing industry by developing new materials processing techniques.
News from Powerlase ( 4 February 2008)
Robots can make use of 3D vision system
A 3D stereo vision system a software based system that utilises two cameras which work together in the same way that a human uses two eyes, so giving a robot, for example, 3D vision. Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision ( 4 February 2008)
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