News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 9 March
to Saturday 15 March 2008
Automation firm opens Scottish sales office
Mitsubishi Electric, supplier of industrial controllers, variable speed drives, human machine interfaces, servos, and software, has opened a Scottish automation sales office in Livingstone. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (14 March 2008)
Arc welding machines are synergic, easy to use
Modular step switch arc welding machines with synergy mode are easy to operate and user friendly and can be readily configured for work in hand.
News from Cloos UK (14 March 2008)
Honing specialist adds more machines
As well as expanding its premises to 20,000ft2, a UK honing specialist has invested in two more honing machines and had its largest three deep hole boring machine reconditioned.
News from Subcon (14 March 2008)
Environmental responsibilities taken seriously
Taking environmental responsibilities seriously can contribute to a positive reputation, improved efficiencies and better financial performance, through more effective use of materials and energy.
News from Subcon (14 March 2008)
Horizontal machining centre reduces set-ups
User Application Article A twin-pallet, 5-axis, horizontal machining centre is producing false rear spar trailing edges for the Airbus A380 in faster cutting cycles than was possible on the machines previously used.
News from DS Technology (UK) (14 March 2008)
Ferrous, non-ferrous parts are precisely turned
A a leading manufacturer of precision turned parts of 1-94mm diameter, in steel, brass, and aluminium, operates single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes and twin spindle turning centres.
News from Subcon (14 March 2008)
Vane pumps transfer HP corrosive liquids
Stainless steel vane pumps 'sweep' high pressure, corrosive or thin liquid through a cam-shaped cavity to ensures very low slip and high volumetric efficiency.
News from Michael Smith Engineers (14 March 2008)
UK Midlands manufacturing technologies focused
The Midlands Manufacturing Technology Show 2008 provides an opportunity to check up on the very latest technologies, components and processes available locally in the UK's Midlands area.
News from European Trade and Exhibition Services (14 March 2008)
Simulink users gain powerful, flexible I/O target
A powerful Ethernet tool supports the creation and tuning of a wide variety of applications, including simulation model verification, rapid prototyping and hardware-in-the-loop testing. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (14 March 2008)
Safety sensors can work in open bus networks
Gateways allow enhanced sensor functions to work within open bus networks in safety applications including laser scanners, light curtains, multiple light beam safety devices and safety controllers.
News from Sick (UK) (14 March 2008)
CNC tool grinder simulation exported in STEP, IGES
Users of ANCA CNC tool and cutter grinders should benefit from the latest CIMulator3D grinding simulation software, which can now export a simulated tool in STEP Formats AP203 AP214 and IGES.
News from Anca Pty (14 March 2008)
Re-engineered multi-spindle lathes speed output
When asked by customers to either increase output or loose the work overseas, a UK subcontractor had multi-spindle automatic lathes re-engineered to take carbide tooling and raise output 30-50%.
News from Rodmatic (14 March 2008)
Compact servo drive has Ethernet Powerlink
Compact digital servo drives are now enabled with Ethernet Powerlink motionbus technology to increase system performance while decreasing overall system cost and installation time. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (14 March 2008)
Be vigilant when making degreasing choices
While users are keenly interested in the advantages of process cleaning, they can be confused by the amount of misinformation that seems forever presented to them, writes Derek Carpenter. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (14 March 2008)
CNC machining in one set-up raises productivity
Machining technology focuses on complete machining in one set-up to increase productivity, maximise machine utilisation and ensure repeatable accuracy.
News from Engineering Technology Group, The (14 March 2008)
Metrology machines include mini CMM
As well as a default scanning probe option, a metrology company will show a compact laser tracker CMM, a white light 3D scanning system and a mini CMM for precision engineering and micro machining.
News from Hexagon Metrology (14 March 2008)
Specifying, installing, servicing air compressors
A leading UK supplier of air compressors said it knows about specifying, installing and servicing the most energy-efficient and environmentally acceptable compressor plants, as its brochure describes.
News from Thorite (14 March 2008)
Downflow workstations give operator safety
Downflow air recirculating workstations operate at low noise levels and give the operator safety where routine work is being carried out.
News from Air Science USA (14 March 2008)
3D safety camera systems monitor machinery zones
A novel camera-based safety system, which is faster to install and set up, monitors three-dimensional zones around robots, machine tools and other hazards.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (14 March 2008)
Overhead crane hoists give reliable lifting
A series of mid-range overhead crane hoists are claimed will set new standards for productivity and reliable lifting and offer options drum, gearing, controls and other equipment.
News from Street Crane (14 March 2008)
Ancillary tool holders fit automatic lathes
Ancillary tool holders for automatic lathes are offered in a variety of sizes to accommodate the majority of fixed head and sliding head turning centres.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (13 March 2008)
Vapour phase soldering has profile control
Vapour phase soldering machines use advanced temperature profile control software that enables the machine to run complex profiles automatically.
News from Contax (13 March 2008)
Diesel generating sets are powerful, compact
Powerful yet compact generating sets are available in three, four and six cylinder versions and are ideal for the provision of a back-up emergency power supply.
News from Deutz UK (13 March 2008)
Catalogue describes positioning and manipulation
Catalogue describes miniaturised positioners that meet the highest demands of precision and control and can be built up and extended into complete systems.
News from Armstrong Optical (13 March 2008)
Measuring system is contact and non-contact
Measuring system performs full 4-axis part measurement using a combination of video, touch probe, micro-probe and optional laser systems - switching between them in one set-up.
News from OGP UK (13 March 2008)
Widia cutting tools UK distributor named
Kennametal UK has appointed Vargus Tooling UK as its Master Distributor in the UK and Ireland for the Widia metal cutting tools programme.
News from Vargus Tooling UK (13 March 2008)
CAM made for mill-turn and Swiss lathes
CAM software speeds up and simplifies the generation of toolpaths to make complex products on mill-turn and Swiss type automatic CNC lathes. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (13 March 2008)
Arc welding systems innovations advance
Innovative manual and automatic arc welding systems to be shown at MACH 2008 include cold metal transfer, digital TIG, digital MIG/MAG and the welding of speciality steels.
News from TPS-Fronius (13 March 2008)
Twin-pallet machining centre is under GBP 100,000
For under GBP 100,000, a UK machine tool supplier is offering a twin-pallet, moving column machining centre, with a 40-tool automatic tool changer and Fanuc CNC. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (13 March 2008)
CAM software integrates with SolidWorks 2008
Programming software integrates seamlessly with SolidWorks 2008, ensures a short learning curve and efficient, error-free operation.
News from SolidCAM (CADTECH) (13 March 2008)
Gantry loads/unloads large parts
On show at MACH 2008 will be part feeding system, which is an integrated gantry system for automatically feeding, unloading and storing bulk components. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe (13 March 2008)
Machine tool accessories discounts can be won
A leading supplier of workholding and machining equipment is organising a free competition at MACH 2008 to win extra discounts on its products. Brochure Available
News from 1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories) (13 March 2008)
Welding shields darken automatically
Welding shield with auto-darkening filters allow the wearer to maintain good vision while being protected from harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
News from 3M (13 March 2008)
VMCs and CNC lathes offered at affordable price
Vertical machining centres and 'combination' CNC lathes offer high specification and machining capability available at an affordable price.
News from 600 Centre (13 March 2008)
UK machine tools makers show positive trend
The last quarterly survey for UK machine tool, tooling and manufacturing equipment shows a strong increase in orders and another increase is forecast for 2008 Q1.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (13 March 2008)
3D laser scanner enhances image clarity
As well as offering greater clarity, accuracy and portability, 3D laser scanners have higher sensitivity for better detection of objects that are distant, darker and more oblique. Brochure Available
News from Faro UK (13 March 2008)
Leveller units dampen machinery vibrations too
Vibration damping units have been designed to damp vibrations, shocks and noise from moving components or non-balanced masses such as rotating machines. Brochure Available
News from Elesa (UK) (13 March 2008)
Process timing made much easier
A timer box that can be easily installed or operating process equipment, such as tanks or batch ovens, uses loud piezo-buzzer and flashing LED to signal when a preset time has elapsed.
News from Gizmo Engineering (13 March 2008)
OEE and production data recorded wirelessly
'Intelligent' wireless machine data transducers collect and analyse real-time data from production operations, eliminating errors, delays and unproductive labor in manual data recording.
News from Production Process (13 March 2008)
Stronger structural steel welds and bends easily
An ultra-high strength, hot-rolled structural steel strip, having a minimum yield strength of 1200MPa, is easy to bend and weld and has good paint adherance finish.
News from SSAB Swedish Steel (13 March 2008)
Machine-tending robot makes quality checks
User Application Article A 4-axis machine-tending robot, which handles multi-spindle lathe machined components for quality, height and measurement checks, has increased a subcobntractor's production by 15%.
News from AA Robotics (13 March 2008)
Re-designed risk assessment calculator is free
A free Risk Assessment Calculator has been redesigned in line with the requirements of the new 'Safety of machinery' international standard EN ISO 14121-1. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (12 March 2008)
Free guide to the Machinery Directive issued
A free 'Guide to the New Machinery Directive' is designed to help companies prepare for the new regime, which has important implications in building or importing machinery for use in the EU. Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (12 March 2008)
Catalogue describes drives and motors
A 44-page drives and motors catalogue provides technical details on low voltage AC drives from 0.18 to 2,800kW and motors from 0.06 to 710kW.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (12 March 2008)
ASME Turbo Expo 2008 set for Berlin in June
ASME Turbo Expo will bring together engineers, research scientists, educators and other professionals involved in the design, operation, and maintenance of gas turbines.
News from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (12 March 2008)
UK Fastener Fair offers free entry
Visitors to the UK and Ireland's pre-eminent event for fastener and fixing professionals - Fastener Fair Coventry - can save themselves time and get advance information by registering online.
News from Fastener Fair (12 March 2008)
Aerospace again favours solvent cleaning
Rigorous performance testing has enabled a solvent cleaning product to become the favoured choice for former aerospace manufacturing users of the carcinogen trichloroethylene. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (12 March 2008)
Educating on press shop cost organisation
Two new industry training programmes, the stamping cost optimization workshop and advanced stamping materials, are being expanded.
News from Forming Technologies (12 March 2008)
Major pipeline projects need weld protection
Because of the stringent safety requirements imposed on weld quality it is necessary that only the best working practices are adopted during the pipeline fabrication process. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (12 March 2008)
F1 engine blocks are precisely cleaned
User Application Article An ultrasonics solvent four stage operational cleaning unit carries out the precision cleaning of F1 engine blocks and other racing components. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (12 March 2008)
'Multi-axis machining capacity shown at Subcon
Three major subcontract projects worth GBP1.5m a year have been won recently, as blue chip clients have set up a contract cell within Barker Collins to alleviate their in-house overload problems.
News from Barker Collins Engineering (12 March 2008)
Fasteners are adaptable for pressing problems
Bespoke fastener press solutions for mid- and high-volume fastener insertion applications, provide users with any - and every - possible pressing permutation for successful fastener insertion.
News from Northern Precision (12 March 2008)
Precision machining is automated
Subcon exhibitor, Arterial UK, says its primary goal is to offer its customers a complete service from initial contact to reliable delivery of the highest quality precision machined components
News from Subcon (12 March 2008)
Large-screen display achieved by TFT cluster
Where just a moment ago, a large-screen visualisation of the plant process management system was displayed, individually controlled alarm messages are suddenly and automatically shown
News from Elma Electronic UK (11 March 2008)
Noise and vibration analysed in real time
The m+p international SO Analyser release 3.2 is the versatile real-time analyzer for noise and vibration measurement, analysis and reporting, in the field and in the lab
News from M+P International (11 March 2008)
Press hardening makes high quality stampings
User Application Article When Baosteel, China's largest steel supplier, decided to develop press hardening technology for its own purposes, they turned to APandT for equipment and process expertise
News from AP and T AB, Automation, Press and Tooling (11 March 2008)
Custom moulded products on show at Subcon
Custom moulded products are produced for a variety of industry sectors and international customers by Denroy Plastics of County Down and will be shown at the UK's Subcon Expo.
News from Subcon (11 March 2008)
Pistons and engine components contract won
Subcon 2008 featured supplier Cosworth has been awarded a major contract by Rolls-Royce to supply components for the Deltic engine used by the Royal Navy.
News from Subcon (11 March 2008)
Machining and sourcing keeps products competitive
Mini Gears offers precision engineering and machining expertise, but has now added a global sourcing capability for material and components, to maintain competitive costs.
News from Subcon (11 March 2008)
Subcontractor moves into 5-axis machining
User Application Article Next time you see a bomb disposal robot in action, it will probably be carrying a stainless steel component machined by Turntech Precision Engineering on its new OKK 5-axis vertical machining centre
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (11 March 2008)
Triple vane hydraulic pump is compact
A triple vane hydraulic pump, with high pressure ratings of up to 275 bar, offers high performance and long, low maintenance service life. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (11 March 2008)
Effluent water pH monitoring/control at Royal Mint
User Application Article The Royal Mint has selected the Analytical Technology Q45/72 pH/ORP monitor to improve the quality of its effluents to comply with Environment Agency regulations. Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (11 March 2008)
Pneumatic rotary indexing table is cost-effective
Pneumatic rotary indexing tables provide a flexible, cost-effective alternative to electrical models, and are said to be ideal for semi-automatic machines. Brochure Available
News from Festo (11 March 2008)
UK manufacturing ill equipped to face a downturn
With the prospects of a slowdown in the UK economy, the Society of Turnaround Professionals and GE Commercial Finance say retail, financial and manufacturing are most likely to be hit.
News from GE Commercial Finance (11 March 2008)
3D-RIP dot shaping software for tonal quality
A new raster image processing (RIP) software tool automatically generates ideal dot-dimensions across the whole tonal range, for producing high-quality half-tones by the direct laser engraving process Brochure Available
News from Stork Prints (11 March 2008)
Intelligent servo drives save on costs
Intelligent servo drives combine the cost benefits of microstep motors with the dynamic performance of closed loop control.
News from Motion Drives and Controls (11 March 2008)
AC inverters have field oriented control
An AC inverter family with field oriented control can be configured for open loop or closed loop speed feedback as well as flux vector or V/f control. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (11 March 2008)
Metal cutting tools have novel adjustment
Precision inserted drilling, turning, milling and fine boring tools incorporating 'unique' adjustment systems will be shown at MACH 2008 as well as an expanded milling cutter programme.
News from Guhring oHG (11 March 2008)
Double row connectors in tape and reel packaging
High-reliability connector maker, Harwin, has released the M402 series of surface mount, 0.5mm pitch connectors in male or female configuration.
News from Harwin (11 March 2008)
Jobshop helps Oxford Engineering meet expectations
User Application Article A software's ability to support direct interfaces to leading accounts packages and integrate with new peripheral systems allows a firm to quickly and easily interrogate its Exchequer finance package. Brochure Available
News from Jobshop (11 March 2008)
Perkins Learning Centre in Peterborough expands
A world-class manufacturing learning centre in Peterborough has received a GBP 750,000 funding boost to enable it to expand its facility and extend its skills offering.
News from East Of England Development Agency (11 March 2008)
CAM experts can all be winners at MACH
CAM specialist Delcam will be offering MACH 2008 visitors the opportunity to use their CAM knowledge to win valuable prizes. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (11 March 2008)
New USB powered DSA from m+p international
The new generation SO Analyser from m+p international is the perfect engineering tool for portable noise and vibration applications
News from M+P International (10 March 2008)
3D Vision open day at ABB Robotics, Milton Keynes
Scorpion Vision is pleased to announce a major UK industry event for machine vision integrators and machine builders who use industrial vision technology Brochure Available
News from Scorpion Vision (10 March 2008)
Lubricants for products to be powder coated
John Neale introduces a range of lubricants specifically for manufacturers who powder coat items after processes requiring liquid lubrication, that can avoid degreasing stages
News from John Neale (10 March 2008)
Interest rate hold is helpful, says MTA
MTA, the UK Manufacturing Technologies trade association, has welcomed the interest rate hold but believes the Bank of England must lower interest rates further still to properly support manufacturing
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (10 March 2008)
Non-contact surface metrology for manufacturing
A Glasgow seminar for managers and engineers engaged in manufacturing or R+D, introducing surface metrology tools that use interferometry to provide fast and accurate non-contact measurements Brochure Available
News from Lambda Photometrics (10 March 2008)
Citizen A32 for excellent cutting performance
The MACH 2008 exhibition has been selected by Citizen Machinery for the European launch of its new high performance, competitively priced Citizen A32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (10 March 2008)
Intelligent 5-axis machining of large fabrications
User Application Article The trouble with CNC machining of welded fabrications is that every one is slightly different, making it difficult to align the component prior to starting the milling and drilling programme
News from Geo Kingsbury Machine Tools (10 March 2008)
Process technology and component testing linked
KraussMaffei has integrated its Automotive Testing unit, with its intensive know-how and long experience in environmental simulations, into the company's Reaction Process Machinery division
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (10 March 2008)
Guide makes temperature instrument selection easy
ABB has released a new free guide explaining the key steps involved in selecting temperature measurement equipment for industrial applications
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (10 March 2008)
Easy access to machinery safety information
Procter Machine Guarding has completely revised its website, which now offers far more to visitors looking for information about machine guarding or machinery safety in general Brochure Available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (10 March 2008)
The naked machine tool at MACH exhibition
On the Fortron UK stand (Hall 5, Stand 5384) at this year's MACH exhibition, visitors will be able to see the new Huron MX 4 twin pallet 5-axis HSC machining centre under power - and naked
News from Fortron UK (10 March 2008)
New KDO flexo press for busy British printer
User Application Article A busy UK printing company has taken delivery of a new KDO flexographic press produced by K2 International to meet growing demand for its label printing services
News from K2 International Trading Ltd (10 March 2008)
'Yes Please' to packaging style from Thor pots
User Application Article Thor pots from RPC Containers are contributing to the premium image of a pioneering new range of fresh chilled convenience foods recently launched in Germany by 'Yes Please Foods'
News from RPC Containers (10 March 2008)
New water jet cutting website is easy to navigate
Power Jet Systems (PJS) - a UK market leader in the design and manufacture of Ultra High Pressure (UHP) water jet cutting and cleaning systems, has launched a new easy to navigate website
News from Power Jet Systems (10 March 2008)
High-res analogue encoder for harsh environments
The new Micronor hollow and solid shaft series high resolution encoders provide 12-bit resolution with choice of analogue output - ideal for high reliability and high precision industrial automation Brochure Available
News from Micronor (10 March 2008)
New capabilities for PlanetPress Suite
Objectif Lune, a leader in solutions for variable data printing, workflow solutions and web2print applications, announces the availability of the latest version of PlanetPress Suite, Version 6.2
News from Objectif Lune (10 March 2008)
Rem Sales continues exclusivity with Tsugami
Rem Sales has been the exclusive North American importer of Tsugami machine tools since 1978, and will continue to provide exclusive sales and support for Tsugami machines throughout America
News from REM SALES (10 March 2008)
Profibus and Profinet applications user conference
In June this year, Profibus UK has scheduled their fifth annual conference, renamed the Profibus and Profinet User Conference because of the growth in application and interest in Profinet
News from Profibus Group (10 March 2008)
CNC automatic raises cutting performance
A CNC sliding head automatic lathe has 45m/min rapid traverse rates, more than double that of previous 32mm machines, and its control minimises non-cutting times. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (10 March 2008)
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