News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 February
to Saturday 23 February 2008
Advanced CNC mill-turn centre is easy to program
An eight-axis, twin spindle, twin turret, CNC mill-turn centre has a control system further enhanced to improve ease of use and especially when performing on-machine programming.
News from Colchester-Harrison (22 February 2008)
Device measures and presets tooling optically
A highly accurate optical tool presetting and measuring device can clamp, measure and adjust tooling outside the machine while the CNC machine continues to manufacture parts. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (22 February 2008)
Speed up quality checks in CNC machining
To speed up quality control routines in CNC machining, a tool recognition system can detect broken tools in under a second, while a radio transmission probe reduces inspection times. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (22 February 2008)
Hyper-duplex SS resists corrosion, cracking
A hyper-duplex stainless steel displays excellent resistance to pitting and crevice corrosion, stress corrosion cracking and general corrosion.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (22 February 2008)
Vacuum mats hold machined work pieces fast
Two vacuum workholding fixtures consist of a disposable rubber mat with individual suckers that hold the component flat, while machining can penetrate it without reducing clamping efficiency.
News from Thame Workholding (22 February 2008)
Open frame air bearing stage has long life
An open frame air bearing stage provides the specification for through-aperture step and scan positioning and uses preloaded air bearings, direct-drive linear motors and high resolution encoders. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (22 February 2008)
Powerful 6-axis robots have IP 65 protection
More powerful, more compact and rigid 6-axis robots complement an existing high speed robots suitable for floor, ceiling or wall mounting and have Class IP 65 protection. Brochure Available
News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (22 February 2008)
Tool drills, chamfers and threadmills in one
A solid carbide cutting tool performs drilling, chamfering and threadmilling to reduce both overall machining times and tooling costs.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (22 February 2008)
Sheet metal CAM eases nest manipulation
The latest release of sheet metal working CAM software has a new interface, which eases manipulation and viewing of nests through the nesting explorer menu.
News from Lantek Systems (22 February 2008)
Software manages CNC machine tool cells
Software for managing tools, pallets and scheduling will bring major productivity advantages to any company or user of Matsuura multi-pallet machine tools.
News from Matsuura Machinery (22 February 2008)
Short magazine bar feed unit shows abilities
A short magazine bar feed unit will demonstrate its ability to accurately place bar in a lathe and show its flexibility when the job demands several feeds on the same part.
News from Hydrafeed (22 February 2008)
Integrated HMI and PLC made for automation
Integrated HMI and PLC system is said to provides everything required for small to medium sized automation tasks and uses what is claimed to be the fastest hard PLC in the world. Brochure Available
News from Vipa UK (22 February 2008)
'Intelligent' servo drives offer flexibility
A series intelligent servo drive range offers a choice of integrated motion controller providing complete control flexibility for many motion control applications.
News from McLennan Servo Supplies (22 February 2008)
Z-axis miniature auto-focus stage introduced
A Z-axis miniature auto-focus stage combines ceramic motor, encoder, precision bearings and counterbalance for positioning and focussing in microscope and imaging applications.
News from Heason Technology (22 February 2008)
Compressed air oil content continuously checked
The Oil Control system continuously monitors the oil content of a compressed air flow down to 0.001mg/m3h - either centrally or at individual points Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (22 February 2008)
Robot controls digital welding power source
Robot and welding machine controls are integrated in a single 64 bit control system and ensures that the main robot controller processor completely controls the digital welding power source.
News from Panasonic Industrial Europe (21 February 2008)
Shock absorbing couplings for high dynamics use
For high acceleration/deceleration applications, shock-absorbing jaw couplings absorb shock and avoid excessive vibration and increased machinery 'settling' time.
News from Ruland Manufacturing Co (21 February 2008)
Affordable system inspects plastics containers
An affordable inspection system monitors leakage and improves high speed plastics container production before the filling and sealing process.
News from AIS Container Handling (21 February 2008)
Systems guard against electrical power outages
User Application Article Two leading manufacturers have installed a flywheel-based back-up power system for extreme power density, high energy efficiency and manufacturer's service quality.
News from Active Power (21 February 2008)
Testing assessment catalogue released
A Testing and Assessment Services catalogue for manufacturers planning to launch their products across world wide details TUVRheinland's testing services.
News from TUV Rheinland of North America (21 February 2008)
Control system lowers laser marking cost
An electronic control system for laser marking systems provides a significantly higher functional capability at a lower cost and ensures more manufacturing companies can afford product marking. Brochure Available
News from Electrox (21 February 2008)
Manual/CNC turret mill and lathe bring flexibility
User Application Article In a steady replacement of its second-hand machine tools, a growing subcontracting operation has invested in manual.CNC turret mill and lathe for small batch work to free up its VMCs. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (21 February 2008)
3D optical profiler scans quickly, accurately
The latest type of 3D optical profilers are designed for rapid, precise, and quantitative surface metrology for the production and scientific research markets. Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (21 February 2008)
Avoid operators' slips, trips and falls
Stringent health and safety legislation is increasingly forcing employers to provide better care for employees and relief from the physical problems which arise from prolonged standing at work. Brochure Available
News from Plastic Extruders (21 February 2008)
Vertical machining centre has spindle chiller
A GBP 40,000, 9kW spindle, vertical machining centre is equipped with a spindle chiller as standard, which allows the homogenous absorption of thermal expansion.
News from YMT Technologies (21 February 2008)
Rodless screw drive electric actuators expanded
Rodless screw drive electric actuators provide greater load capability, ranging from 35 lbf to 2,583 lbf for Fz loads, and increased moment loads.
News from Tolomatic (21 February 2008)
Angle and torque wrenches have SPC functions
Latest angle and torque wrenches are said to be more simple to use and more versatile than a simple audit wrench and include SPC functions with an advanced torque readout. Brochure Available
News from Crane Electronics (21 February 2008)
CNC turning centres are easy to program
CNC lathes will off 12 drivel tool stations - at up to 7kW and 5,000 rev/min - in its VDI turrets for milling operations and off-centre drilling on turned parts. Brochure Available
News from Hurco Europe (21 February 2008)
CNC machining processes are widely covered
UK machine tool distributor will have 18 machines on show at MACH 2008, representing 5-axis machining, turn-mill centres, vertical turning, horizontal and vertical machining and low cost lathes. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (21 February 2008)
UK manufacturers activity strongest since 1995
Reporting that product demand from UK manufacturers is at its strongest level since 1995, the UK's Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that there are signs emerging of a growth slow-down.
News from CBI (21 February 2008)
Durable torque wrench maintains calibration
A torque wrench is durable and will stay in calibration for as long as possible, even when used regularly in tough workshop conditions. Brochure Available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (21 February 2008)
CNC micro-machining centre cuts delicate work
User Application Article A CNC 5-axis micro-machining centre carries out super precision and delicate machining to 1 micron accuracy using a 40,000 rev/min spindle and highly accurate feed motors.
News from Deckel Grinders (20 February 2008)
Brass or bronze wire brushes finish metals
Brushes made with brass or bronze wire for non-sparking and metal finishing applications include wheel and cup brushes in both crimped and knot wire and many other types.
News from Weiler Corporation (20 February 2008)
Thermal imaging cameras get ever smaller
Latest generation of infrared cameras provides a camera to suit every plant maintenance application and every budget, from the simple jobs through to those requiring the best technology. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (20 February 2008)
Affordable robotic bending cell is easy to operate
The first showing of a competitively priced, automated robotic bending cell will demonstrate its easy operation and programming for small to medium sized sheet metal components.
News from LVD (UK) (20 February 2008)
CNC machine tool palletisation dampens vibration
Vibration damped palletisation allows quieter machining with higher removal rate, better surface finish, reduced tool wear from lower vibration and extended spindle life.
News from System 3R (UK) (20 February 2008)
CNC laser profiling machines cut up to 140m/min
CNC laser cutting and profiling machines achieve cutting speeds of 140m/min and head acceleration of 12m/s2, for rapidly profiling a wide range of materials up to 25mm thick mild steel. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK (20 February 2008)
CNC turning centre machines small parts precisely
For the manufacture of turned parts up to 7mm diameter, an easy to operate CNC turning centre precisely machines small components to a guaranteed precision of +/-2 micron.
News from Tornos Technologies (20 February 2008)
Machine vision seminars staged at MACH 2008
'Why machine vision is now mainstream, reliable and cost-effective' is the overall theme of a series of seminars looking at the solving of manufacturing problems through machine vision.
News from UK Industrial Vision Association (20 February 2008)
Compact machine vision fits into automation
A compact machine vision system has all the processing power in a rugged enclosure and allows small cameras to be used, while the unit itself can be readily integrated into factory environments. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (20 February 2008)
Sheet metal cutting CAD/CAM advances
For the CNC punching, profiling and routing systems, latest CAD/CAM software provides enhanced functionality and ease of use for interactive tasks along with further automation.
News from Jetcam International (20 February 2008)
Arc welding robot is modular and compact
A compact and modular arc welding robot not only features high continuous path accuracy, but also has a working envelope of over 1400mm and integrates readily into cells. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (20 February 2008)
Pallet loading facility only needs 2m2 of space
A compact pallet handling robot requires only 2m2 of space and loads one or two machine tools with small workpieces of up to 30kg.
News from REM Systems (20 February 2008)
Jaws grip finish machined surfaces safely
To clamp finish machined components without damaging the surface finish, fibreglass jaws provide a powerful hold with maximum protection of the surface. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (20 February 2008)
Metal cutting tools life, surface finish, are good
User Application Article In spite the complex machining and demanding materials, a subcontractor said that the tool life offered by its main tooling supplier is good, and that surface finish is impressive.
News from ITC Tooling (20 February 2008)
UK tool and cutter grinding demand rises
UK order intake for Schneeberger tool and cutter grinding machines rose by 46% during the last quarter of 2007, with orders coming from tooling manufacturers and tooling users.
News from Schneeberger, J (20 February 2008)
Manufacturing execution system software released
Latest version of Manufacturing Execution System software allows multiple applications to provide faster integration and more flexible business processes. Brochure Available
News from Citect (20 February 2008)
High speed punch control systems offered
High speed punch control systems are offered standard for 200 or 300kN and include high performance heads, with block cylinder and valve control.
News from Voith Turbo (20 February 2008)
Compressed air managed to save energy costs
Air compressor control and management systems are able to follow an intelligent 'optimal energy' control strategy, making the best energy savings possible from the installed system. Brochure Available
News from Energair Solutions (19 February 2008)
Correct automated assembly alignment errors
A compensating device provides rapid insertion correction allowing high-speed automated machines to increase productivity and minimize scrap and downtime.
News from ATI Industrial Automation (19 February 2008)
Increase CNC machine tool productivity
CAD/CAM developer and metrology specialist are to hold two free seminars in the UK on increasing machine tool productivity. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (19 February 2008)
Metal working fluids reduce hazards
A range of water mix metal working fluids to enable work shops to use the lowest possible hazard labeled metal working fluids.
News from John Neale (19 February 2008)
Automate handling serving laser profiling machines
Automatic handling system for CNC laser cutting/profiling machines allows different materials to be programmed for cutting, ensuring maximum flexibility and minimum non cutting time.
News from UK Machine Tools (19 February 2008)
Very narrow aisle trucks improved
A range of very narrow aisle trucks has received a a series of improvements to enhance comfort and productivity, including a new cabin interior and PIN code access.
News from Toyota Material Handling UK (19 February 2008)
Slimline safety relays include plug-in modules
A range of slimline safety relays now has two new modules to enable the number of contacts to be expanded considerably, so offering potential savings in cost and space.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (19 February 2008)
Precalibrated position sensor is sealed
A hermetically sealed and frictionless position sensor is designed as a long-life replacement for failing potentiometers in a wide range of industrial position measurement applications.
News from Macro Sensors (19 February 2008)
Open standard interface for sensors introduced
An open standard interface is simple to use, quick and easy to install and compatible to existing field bus platforms such as PROFIBUS and DeviceNet.
News from Balluff UK (19 February 2008)
Face and taper toolholders are more rigid
Machine tools having tool spindles that incorporate the Big Plus Face and Taper system can take advantage of the proven greater rigidity and accuracy of Big Plus Face and Taper Toolholders.
News from Matsuura Machinery (19 February 2008)
CNC turning centre has high performance
Many of 12 Doosan CNC machine tools to be shown at MACH 2008 will be vierwed for the first time in the UK and include a high performance turning centre.
News from Mills Manufacturing Technology (19 February 2008)
Hand tool product developments featured
Catalogue features many innovative products, including latest combination wrenches, the handy Probag Soft Tote, screwdrivers and the U.48 Oil Filter Wrench.
News from Facom UK (19 February 2008)
CNC retrofit speeds up cylinder head machining
User Application Article Automotive cylinder head manufacturer's CNC system could hardly cope with the growing size of programs so a new, faster CNC with more capacity was retrofitted to one of the machines. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 February 2008)
Print and apply units recover costs quickly
User Application Article Some 92% of investment in five print and apply units, together with large character and desktop printers for bakery production lines will be recovered through annual cost savings.
News from Imaje UK (19 February 2008)
Ultra-fine cutting and welding laser ordered
Trumpf UK is to install a TruFiber 300 solid state, ultra-fine cutting and welding laser, which meets the customer's need for a process that ensures minimal thermal effect on exotic materials. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf (19 February 2008)
Resistance welding monitors measure force
Rugged resistance welding monitor force gauges include one for manual checking and the other for installing in robot cells and are used simply as 'Go/No Go' devices or as continuous monitors. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (19 February 2008)
Skate eases plant movement for maintenance
A low profile multi-directional skate allows a workstation, machine, preparation table, refrigerator, oven, etc, to be moved easily in and out of position for maintenance and cleaning. Brochure Available
News from WDS (18 February 2008)
Procurement in China need not be complex
A trade event in Berlin, Germany, is being organised to bring Chinese and European industry decision makers together to simplify and foster mutually beneficial introductions.
News from Business in China (18 February 2008)
Non-contact sensor reads temperature to 1000 deg C
A non-contact infra-red temperature sensor that measures accurately and repetitively from -40 deg C to 1000 deg C connects through USB directly to a PC.
News from Calex Electronics (18 February 2008)
Mill-turn versatility leads to reduced cycle times
Upper and lower turrets used on an advanced, multi-tasking, mill-turn centre at MACH 2008 allow balanced cutting to reduce cycle times in 'one-hit' machining. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK (18 February 2008)
Control technology boosts screwdriving performance
An innovative control system gives line engineers complete control of all automated screwdriving parameters, with the ability to produce an almost infinite variety of programs.
News from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems (18 February 2008)
ERP system combines many planning functions
ERP system combines functions into one package: unifying quotation, purchasing, stock, planning, sales processing, quality, time and performance management.
News from Sescoi International (18 February 2008)
Punch press Web site is in French and Spanish
Manufacturer or punch press tooling systems has set up its Web site in French and Spanish to give quick access to tooling products, application engineers and dealers. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (18 February 2008)
Earplugs enhance communication and worker safety
Latest multiple-use earplugs deliver uniform attenuation that blocks low and medium frequency noise while enhancing the perception of higher voice and warning signal frequencies without distortion.
News from Sperian Protection (UK) (18 February 2008)
Fiber lasers challenge near infra red lasers
User Application Article Fiber lasers are challenging near infra red lasers as the best process for plastics welding for medical industries, scribing and cutting polymers for automotive industry and ablating of thin films.
News from SPI Lasers UK (18 February 2008)
Self-contained aqueous systems clean PCBs
self-contained aqueous cleaning systems recirculate cleaning and rinse fluids through fine filters to reduce overall running costs.
News from Contax (18 February 2008)
Flameless oxy-fuel rotary hearth furnace delivered
User Application Article A flameless oxy-fuel rotary hearth furnace, delivered to a speciality steels company, provides 35% increased heating capacity and 35% reduction in fuel consumption.
News from Linde Gas (18 February 2008)
Screw-in probe push-back tests wire harnesses
A screw-in probe for the push-back testing of wire harnesses and connectors is non-rotating, and is available with several tip styles including, concave, serrated, dome, flat and blade.
News from Peak Test Services (18 February 2008)
Laser sintering patent rights granted to MCP
Rapid prototyping products and equipment company, EOS, and CNC sheet metal working company, Trumpf, have signed an agreement allowing MCP tooling companies rights regarding laser sintering.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (18 February 2008)
Horizontal machining centres mill titanium
A range of 4- and 5-axis horizontal machining centres are designed for highest volumetric accuracy and stiffness for machining precision components in titanium and nickel alloys.
News from Mitsui Seiki (18 February 2008)
Warning issued against 'non-compliant' switchgear
A switchgear supplier has estimated that up to 60% of withdrawable switchgear being sold into the UK market is non-compliant with the latest IEC standards for electrical switchgear.
News from Siemens UK (18 February 2008)
College's manufacturing training is exemplary
Peterborough Regional College has been selected as the lead training provider for the National Skills Academy for Manufacturing in the East of England.
News from Peterborough Regional College (18 February 2008)
Welding and cutting automation to be exhibited
Equipment for the robotic automation of MIG and TIG welding equipment as well as plasma-arc cutting automation systems will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 for complex fabrications.
News from Wilkinson Star (18 February 2008)
Blind hollow shaft incremental encoders launched
Blind hollow shaft incremental encoders provide added protection against contaminants such as dirt and water and can be used in dusty environments with water washdown cleansing.
News from Sick (UK) (18 February 2008)
Software automates point cloud inspection
Point cloud inspection software offers advanced performance, an intuitive user-interface, and standard macro functionality to automate the entire inspection process. Brochure Available
News from Metris (18 February 2008)
Bi-directional poppet valve is consistent
A two-way 90 litre bi-directional poppet valve has a sharp edged seat, coupled with closely controlled roundness and surface finish ensure consistency of quality, giving minimal internal leakage.
News from Integrated Hydraulics (18 February 2008)
Fastener applications engineering expertise shown
How an in-stock range of 5,000 different fasteners is complemented by an unmatched level of applications engineering expertise will be shown at the UK's MACH 2008 exhibition.
News from Northern Precision (18 February 2008)
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