News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 10 February
to Saturday 16 February 2008
Going green - compliance is the main driver
Survey reports that manufacturing companies expect carbon-cutting to increase costs, so it is the need to comply that is the main driver for any change to 'going green'.
News from Genesys Conferencing (15 February 2008)
Spiral metal forming improves strength
A spiral metal forming process displaces material causing it to uniformly flow out from the centre, providing superior strength and surfacing.
News from Orbitform (15 February 2008)
Training Awards seek manufacturing entries
The UK's The 2008 National Training Awards organisation is seeking stories of how training has transformed manufacturing businesses; closing date is April 28.
News from UK Skills (15 February 2008)
Laser marking has 'intelligent positioning'
Laser marking system provides quick, on line part verification and accurate mark placement, and is used in the automotive, medical and coin industries.
News from Kaye-Dee Marking Solutions (15 February 2008)
Tungsten-copper fabricated to close tolerances
Tungsten-copper fabricating company provides precise and consistent parts from low volume prototype to high-volume production, including complex fabrications to the tightest tolerances.
News from Diamond Ground Products (15 February 2008)
Portable analysers check cleaning efficiency
Portable infrared analysers have ben developed to check the cleaning efficiency of metal parts used in equipment like gas regulators, space shuttle components or weaponry parts. Brochure Available
News from Wilks Enterprise (15 February 2008)
Single strand wire rod mill can be expanded
A single strand wire rod mill design allows for future expansion to two strands for rod production of up to one million tonnes per year.
News from Morgan Construction Company (15 February 2008)
Standard machine parts catalogue to be issued
Catalogue details an entire standard machine elements range as one 'easy reference' and will be distributed free at the forthcoming UK MACH 2008 machine tool show.
News from Berger Tools (15 February 2008)
CAM milling software manages complex work
CAM software for CNC milling expands complex machining capability and has more control for experienced machinists who know exactly how they wish to machine a particular part. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (15 February 2008)
Epoxy 'Super Glue' offers 3 minute set
A two component epoxy adhesive sets in 3 min for high performance general purpose bonding and cures in a few hours at ambient temperatures to develop a high bonding shear strength.
News from Master Bond (15 February 2008)
Polyurethane cleaner has lower VOC emissions
User Application Article Trials proved that a polyurethane cleaner was a viable alternative to methylene chloride for flushing mixing heads and offered several advantages including significantly lower VOC emissions. Brochure Available
News from Mykal Industries (15 February 2008)
Versatile tube sawing centres exhibited
Builder of tube sawing machines and systems notes that the variety of workpiece shapes and materials is increasing, as will be demonstrated by two recent tube sawing centre developments.
News from RSA Entgrat- u. Trenn-Systeme (15 February 2008)
Tooling packaging maintains quality
Manufacturer and designer of plastics packaging for the industrial and cutting tools will demonstrate at MACH 2008 how tool makers can ensure their components arrive in perfect condition.
News from Rose Plastic UK (15 February 2008)
Gearmotor parts firm sets up shop on line
Zeitlauf Gearmotors has opened an online shop where users can select the precise combination of components needed to produce a customised gearmotor assembly.
News from Zeitlauf UK (14 February 2008)
Drills perform semi-dry hole-making
The trend towards environmental awareness and employee welfare has led to the development of semi-dry hole-making using minimum quantity lubrication.
News from TaeguTec UK (14 February 2008)
Sourcing obsolete components manufacture
User Application Article An automotive engines and gearboxes remanufacturer uses the Web to find suppliers for obsolete components and for the hundreds of complex components.
News from MFG.com (14 February 2008)
Infrared thermometers have wide temperature range
High performance infrared thermometers have a local display/transmitter and offer a wide choice of temperature ranges from -18 deg C to +1370 deg C. Brochure Available
News from Omega Engineering (14 February 2008)
Robot picks and places 3kg at 110 picks/min
Robots offer increased speed, higher payload and a smaller footprint, while the average cycle time performance has improved by over 20%, resulting in 110 picks/min at 3kg. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics (14 February 2008)
CNC 3- and 4-axis moulding routers are affordable
Industrial grade 3- and 4-axis CNC routers are affordable, said the supplier, and ideal for cutting complex curves and machining 3D reliefs for mouldings.
News from Intelicam (14 February 2008)
Largest range of laser systems shown
Systems dedicated to jewellery manufacture and repair, jewellery marking, internal marking of glass products and the manufacture of point of sale displays were shown at a recent UK fair. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (14 February 2008)
Infrared cameras now have easy connectivity
Manufacturer of thermal imaging systems has used the easy connectivity common in the visual camera sector and applied it to infrared. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (14 February 2008)
Lube-free chains operate at 230 deg C
A range of lubricant-free, heat-resistant chain is now available to be used in temperature at up to 230 deg C and offers over four times the wear life of standard chain. Brochure Available
News from Tsubakimoto UK (14 February 2008)
System weighs and manipulates large fabrications
User Application Article A PLC-controlled synchronous lifting system ensures that the desired load paths of large, pre-fabricated sections into the ship's hull structure are maintained during transport.
News from Enerpac (14 February 2008)
Battery has 40% higher discharge capacity
Latest development in industrial valve regulated lead-acid batteries typically gives 40% extra discharge capacity over and above a standard NPL type.
News from Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) (14 February 2008)
Wire EDM machine rigidity improved by 40%
Wire EDM machine has a 40% increase in structural rigidity and includes twin-servo wire tension control reduces the number of mechanical parts by some 35%.
News from 600 Centre (14 February 2008)
Second hand machine tool sale realises GBP 350,000
An on-line auction of 74 second-hand showroom machines drew sales worth over GBP 350,000, clearing space for engineers to tool up machine tools for special projects. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (14 February 2008)
UK development agency helps firm gain sales
User Application Article UK Trade and Investment has helped a manufacturing company to commercialise innovative airborne nanoparticle detection technology to gain a prestigious overseas sale. Brochure Available
News from UK Trade and Investment (14 February 2008)
Workholding products price discount offered
UK supplier of workholding and machining equipment has launched a Spring productivity promotion with a 20% discount on all Abbott pie jaws and aluminium tooling columns. Brochure Available
News from 1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories) (14 February 2008)
Quality monitor has powerful SPC software
Quality monitor has powerful factory-floor statistical process control software for plant-floor data collection and SPC charting in an off-the-shelf package. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 February 2008)
CNC machine tool work viewing improved
In a MACH exhibition launch of eight machine tools in the UK a feature is machine tool guarding with up to 40% improved visibility of the machining area.
News from DMG (UK) (14 February 2008)
Nine latest CNC machine tools to be shown
Among nine machine tools to be shown by Ward CNC at MACH 2008 will be three models of vertical machining centre and a double column machining centre.
News from Ward CNC Machinery (14 February 2008)
Engine powered forklift is safest yet
Engine powered forklift truck is claimed to be the safest in the world owing to it having an active stability system, operator presence sensing and improved operator visibility.
News from Toyota Material Handling UK (13 February 2008)
Dual lead worm gears work either way
Dual lead worm gear sets are said to be ideally suited for use in positional machinery as they provide a kinematically correct gear, which can run in either direction of rotation.
News from Renold Gears (13 February 2008)
Precision bench gauge is flexibly configurable
User Application Article A bench gauge system solved a measuring problem for a precision mould maker as the extremely flexible gauge can be configured for many internal and external measuring tasks to micron accuracy.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (13 February 2008)
CPU controller increases speed, performance
CPU controller has an Intel 1 GHz processor to provide unprecedented speed and performance for applications where the processing power of the current controller has reached its limit. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK (13 February 2008)
Rib gripper removes plastics mouldings
A rib gripper system relieves stress on a robot removing larger plastics mouldings from an injection moulding machine and c an be readily adapted to different jobs.
News from SAS Automation (13 February 2008)
Robotic routing system trims mouldings faster
Robotic routing system, combined with CAD/CAM, is claimed to significantly reduce cycle times for trimming thermoformed, injection moulded and rotationally moulded parts. Brochure Available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions (13 February 2008)
Designing and manufacturing mould tools
'The Mould Design Guide' provides an in-depth guide to the design and manufacture of moulding tooling and highlights design practice that allows production to make an acceptable profit.
News from Smithers Rapra (13 February 2008)
Interest rate cut welcomed, UK industry is strong
Commenting that the manufacturing technologies sector of UK industry is currently performing strongly, the UK's MTA regards the recent bank interest rate cut as further stimulus to economic growth.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 February 2008)
End mills machine hardened steels to 70 Rc
Using the finest ultra-fine granulated solid carbide available, a range of coated end mills can machine pre-hardened steels up to 70 Rc.
News from NKO Tool (13 February 2008)
Global search reduces moulding prices ten-fold
User Application Article Originally looked at sourcing mouldings in the UK, a safety systems manufacturer used a Web service to find suppliers iand was able to reduce prices by a factor of ten.
News from MFG.com (13 February 2008)
Milling insert overcomes ball nose problems
Milling insert overcomes problems associated with ball nose copying style inserts where zero cutting speed at the centre causes error of form and premature failure of the insert.
News from LMT Fette (13 February 2008)
Conveyor components range expanded
Conveyor range covers all the components required for motorised and non motorised roller and belt conveyors in a wide choice of materials and with plug-on motors and associated controls. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK (13 February 2008)
CNC lathes customised for work requirements
Rigid and robust turning centres are available as 2-axis 'turn-only', multi-axis versions with driven tools and C-axis, or as a mill-turn centre with sub-spindle, radial tool turret and C-axis.
News from Leader CNC (13 February 2008)
Firms will turn to IT to reduce carbon 'footprint'
IT software company predicts that seven out of ten UK companies will be relying on IT software to help them reduce their carbon-based emissions by 2013.
News from Barloworld Optimus (13 February 2008)
DC brushless motor range extended
A range of DC brushless electric motors, a number of different motor flange mounting options, now includes a customisable 86mm model. Brochure Available
News from Parvalux Electric Motors (13 February 2008)
Laser welding performed manually or by CNC
An ergonomically designed and integrated laser welding system includes four high precision axes, which can be controlled manually or operated under full CNC. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (13 February 2008)
Grip titanium by only 3mm with a 5-axis vice
Instead of gripping a titanium workpiece by 20mm for machining, a Hilma 5-axis vice needs only 3mm to grip the workpiece. Brochure Available
News from Roemheld UK (12 February 2008)
Carbide cutting tool inserts prices cut at MACH
During the UK's MACH 2008 show, visitors to the LMT Fette stand can buy 30 inserts in one grade and in one chip breaker geometry for just GBP 75.00 - a saving of up to GBP 130.
News from LMT Fette (12 February 2008)
Heavy-duty plate saw cuts tool steel quickly
A heavy-duty, CNC vertical bandsaw for cutting billets, plates, square or flat materials up to 1060 x 2060mm in section can cross-cutting 'difficult' metals as titanium, Hastelloy and Inconel.
News from Kasto (12 February 2008)
Tool-setting system made for mill-turn centres
Laser-based, non-contact, tool setting system measures rotating tools as well as the mechanically measuring non-rotating tools in five approach directions.
News from Blum Novotest (12 February 2008)
Universal CNC grinder has changeable head
A universal CNC cylindrical grinding machine has a rotatable wheel head that can be changed from straight to 30 deg angle approach, giving more flexibility in batch production.
News from 600 Centre (12 February 2008)
Cutting lubricants shop floor safety highlighted
A supplier of industrial production lubricants and fluid management services will be majoring on worker health and Safety associated with shop floor use of lubricants.
News from Houghton Plc (12 February 2008)
Robots speed up food packaging productivity
User Application Article Cheese manufacturing company, producing 350,000 tonnes/year, is using an 'intelligent' robot to make a significant impact on productivity and reduce labour cost. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (12 February 2008)
Compressed air moisture problems tackled
UK compressed air system supplier is collaborating with a manufacturer of air driers to solve airline moisture problems causing machinery downtime, production losses and premature plant failure.
News from Thorite (12 February 2008)
Video system inspects conveyor type ovens
A video inspection system, developed for examining the interior of continuous commercial bakery ovens, can be used anywhere where a narrow chamber is fed by a conveyor belt.
News from McQueen Cairns Technology (12 February 2008)
One mobile module works with any gauge
One module can be used by a roving inspector to capture measurements from any digital gage and RS-232 device just by changing the cable.
News from MicroRidge Systems (12 February 2008)
AC powered forklift trucks improve traction
AC drive system on battery-powered forklift trucks offers improved traction, gradability (up to nearly 30%), and controllability, on the ramp and during braking.
News from HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE (11 February 2008)
Software enhances bidding for machine tools
As well as accommodating the large on-line auctions with as many as 500 lots, UK machine tool auctions firm's software is also cost-effective for auctions with relatively few items.
News from Apex Auctions (11 February 2008)
Data communication interface introduced
A compatible communication interface for industrial recorders and data acquisition equipment eliminates the need for dedicated software to connect with other devices.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (11 February 2008)
Handheld vibration analyser has smartphone
What is believed to be the first handheld vibration analyzer with smartphone has been introduced for machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance.
News from Datastick Systems (11 February 2008)
'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs
User Application Article A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'.
News from PSL DataTrack (11 February 2008)
All-electric tube bending machines demonstrated
If you have had no experience yet of all-electric CNC tube bending, BLM Group UK will be demonstrating several all-electric tube bending and tube end forming machines at an Open House.
News from BLM-Group UK (11 February 2008)
Welder's helmet said to be indestructible
Welder's helmet has an indestructible shell, offering outstanding head and face protection, and screwed in lens retainers for excellent lens retention.
News from Jackson Products (11 February 2008)
Robotic inspection machines check phial boxes
User Application Article Six robotic inspection machines are speeding up pharmaceutical production and improving quality control by ensuring that phial box compartments are empty for re-use.
News from AA Robotics (11 February 2008)
Mill-turn centre has 10kW of milling power
As well as having two Y-axis turrets, a CNC mill-turn centre to be shown at MACH 2008, offers 10kW of milling power on every tool station for milling bar, billets or blanks.
News from Turning Technologies UK (11 February 2008)
Guide covers automation drives and soft starters
A comprehensive and fully illustrated guide features a family of variable frequency drives and soft starters for industrial applications, with detailed product benefits and features.
News from Danfoss Drives (11 February 2008)
Nylon based loading dock bumpers last longer
Nylon based Nytrex dock bumpers have proven to last many, many times longer than conventional rubber and steel faced dock bumpers said the manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Nytrex World Wide Products (11 February 2008)
Mill-turn centres increase metal removal rate
German CNC lathe builder has redesigned its mill-turn centres that are over twice as rigid as earlier models, allowing an increased depth of cut to be taken to maximise metal removal rate.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (11 February 2008)
Pressure regulating station gives continuous gas
An automatic pressure regulating station enables acetylene and other gas users using two or more gas cylinders to automatically switch between cylinders, providing a continuous gas supply.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (11 February 2008)
Automatic storage/cutting speeds steel deliveries
Technical Background Article Speedy and flexible order processing for steel products are ensured primarily thanks to the use of integrated, fully-automatic storage and cutting technologies.
News from Friedrich Remmert (11 February 2008)
Centralised Ethernet system made for automation
A high-speed, digital motion-bus solution connects a motion controller to multiple drives and I/O points using standard Ethernet networking hardware.
News from Micromech (11 February 2008)
Production planning/scheduling software updated
Latest version of an integrated planning and scheduling system increases production planners' ability to generate feasible and optimal plans and better control demand and manufacturing variability.
News from ILOG (11 February 2008)
Actuators use 30% lower air consumption
An actuator range, comprising 15 double acting and 15 spring return models, uses 30% lower air consumption than its rack and pinion equivalent.
News from Tomoe Valve (11 February 2008)
CGTech NC tool path verification has 20 years
Celebrating its 20th year, CGTech said its continual enhancement of VERICUT reflects the company's ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, powerful NC tool path verification. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (11 February 2008)
Alloy analysers are on special offer
A hand-held instrument that uses X-ray fluorescence to provide rapid, laboratory quality readouts of alloy composition, is currently available at a limited special offer of 30% off the list price.
News from Niton UK (11 February 2008)
Wood-working power tools perform for years
Made in Germany to exacting engineering standards, wood-working power tools are designed for the professional and will perform for years, said the supplier, making the cost of ownership very low.
News from Metal Work Supplies (11 February 2008)
Portable laser tracker is more accurate
Easily portable laser tracker claims substantial advances in thermal stability and volumetric accuracy, accelerated start-up times, major speed improvements and a maintenance-free internal design.
News from Leica Geosystems AG (11 February 2008)
Tube bending software costs forming requirements
Catia tube bending analysis module produces accurate thickness distribution, accurate tube length for costing and set-up, and will automatically determines hot or cold forming process requirements.
News from Forming Technologies (11 February 2008)
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