News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 March
to Saturday 22 March 2008
Metal plating process for high temp polymers
An innovative process for plating high temperature polymers with PPS coatings for electronics and antenna applications also works with mineral filled PA and ABS/PC.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
Complex multi-axis programming offered
Using the Esprit software from DP Technology, Somatech specialises purely in the programming of multi-axis, multi-spindle machine tools.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
High precision parts and assemblies produced
Leading precision engineering and manufacturing company specialises in the design and manufacture of large volume high precision components and assemblies.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
Investing in the latest tube technology
Tube products manufacturer is investing in the very latest 'state-of-the-art' multistack CNC bending technology, robotic welding and high precision laser measuring equipment.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
Forging plant also completely machines parts
UK forgings company also machines forgings in small and medium batches and employs CAD/CAM die-making, reverse engineering and simulation and CNC machining.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
3D factory layout design software is seamless
Factory layout design software has seamless collaboration with other 3D systems to easily import and combine 3D models from existing supplier catalogue data.
News from CAD Schroer (21 March 2008)
'Entry level' VMC offers 3-/5-axis machining
For first time users of 3-/5-axis machining, a lower cost, 'entry level' vertical machining centre, with slower fast feed rates and fewer optional extras, will make its debut at MACH 2008.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 March 2008)
Subcontract machinist buys non-contact gauge
Subcontract machinist has installed a non-contact, optical-based component measurement system to significantly improve productivity and confidence in the high quality work.
News from Rodmatic (21 March 2008)
Seminar educates on aerospace tier one outsourcing
A Subcon seminar, 'Why global re-sourcing is good for Eaton', discusses how a global aerospace tier one company finds new suppliers.
News from Subcon (21 March 2008)
CNCs benefit machining of turbine components
User Application Article Machining system manufacturer has fitted the latest CNCs to EDM and laser machine tools to high precision drill cooling holes in aerospace engine turbine components. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (21 March 2008)
Vertical 'pick-up' spindle lathe is compact
A vertical 'pick-up' spindle lathe features an inverted 'hanging' electro spindle, which moves under control of the Siemens 810D CNC system in all three linear axes.
News from Fortron UK (20 March 2008)
CAD/CAM/CAE analysis finds mould problems
An integrated CAD/CAM/CAE analysis of a mould design can detect potential manufacturing issues - such as welding lines, air traps, best gate location, etc, allowing time for correction.
News from Vero International Software (20 March 2008)
Software detects production line weaknesses
Software shows 'at a glance' if there's a weakness in a manufacturing process or production line, such as in electroplating or heat treatment operations. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (20 March 2008)
Software speeds up mould and die design
An interface to a leading on-line mould tooling parts catalogue enables tool makers to shorten design cycles, eliminating many manual and time consuming design process steps.
News from Cimatron UK (20 March 2008)
Cable tester has programmer's interface
A cable and wire harness tester now has an optional 'Application Programming Interface' - a software library that enables control of the tester by an external program.
News from CAMI Research (20 March 2008)
Nitrogen gas wiping improves steel surface finish
Nitrogen gas wiping process - used to improve strip steel surface finish for automotive body painting - reduced nitrogen consumption by up to 50% when compared with other systems.
News from Linde Gas (20 March 2008)
Central metalworking fluids systems monitored
Real-time metalworking fluids monitoring system automatically takes samples from up to four central metalworking fluid systems and provide instant trending information.
News from Castrol UK (20 March 2008)
Pierce fastening beats riveting and welding
User Application Article Pierce fastening technology is being used to install four studs in both the left and right hand rear light bowls of the BMW Mini car at a faster rate than possible with riveting or welded fasteners. Brochure Available
News from Profil UK (20 March 2008)
USB data acquisition devices sample at 625kS/s
User Application Article USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices with 18-bit analogue input accuracy at sampling rates up to 625kS/s offer enhanced analogue output channels with programmable range and offset settings. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 March 2008)
Conveyors maintain campaign schedule
User Application Article Conveyor systems designed, built and installed by Robson Handling at British Sugar's two processing plants in Norfolk, UK, are keeping the 2007/8 campaign moving.
News from Robson Handling Technology (20 March 2008)
Arc welding equipment is detailed on a CD
A CD details welding equipment and welding automation products and systems and has a clear layout and just the right amount of technical data. Brochure Available
News from ESAB (20 March 2008)
Load sharing module made for DC/DC converters
A novel 'plug and play' module significantly simplifies the task of paralleling DC/DC converters for increased current capability and/or power system redundant load sharing.
News from Calex Electronics (20 March 2008)
Wood and plastics composites extruded
Builder of plastics extrusion machines is to demonstrate the composite extrusion of wood and plastics during the forthcoming Chinaplas 2008 exhibition in China.
News from Cincinnati Milacron Extrusion Systems (19 March 2008)
Hanging spindle lathe offers more flexibility
A hanging spindle, 220mm diameter, serial production CNC turning centre offers shortest chip-to-chip times and optimum turning performance from a compact footprint.
News from DMG (UK) (19 March 2008)
Wireless LAN saves on mould hot runner costs
Avoiding complex wiring, a 'Wireless LAN' fpermits low-cost remote monitoring of hot runner temperature controllers and the operating condition of the hot runner system.
News from Gammaflux Europe GmbH (19 March 2008)
Old tungsten electrode grinders exchanged
A tungsten electrode grinder exchange programme allows customers to trade in redundant or broken equipment against the cost of a new high specification machine. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (19 March 2008)
Vehicle batteries suit constant charge/discharge
A range of valve regulated lead acid batteries for use in electric vehicles are designed for applications where a battery is constantly discharged then recharged.
News from Camden Electronics (19 March 2008)
PLA module replaces PLC or PC based systems
A 'stand alone' PLA module with extended functionalities can compliment and enhance any analogue or digital drives system and reduce or eliminate the need for PLC or PC based systems.
News from Sprint Electric (19 March 2008)
Rigid chain can be used in clean rooms
Rigid chains are entirely mechanical, maintain position with no drift and are environmentally friendly and suitable for clean-room conditions.
News from Serapid (19 March 2008)
CAM supplier inaugurates 'Super-User' contest
CGTech has announced a VERICUT Super CAM user contest and participants will have a chance to win their choice of an iPod or 3Dconnexion 3D mouse. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (19 March 2008)
Thermography team fine tunes energy efficiency
User Application Article A thermography department studied the heat and energy loss from other diverse areas of a brewery plant and offered a potential of saving up to GBP 60,000 in annual energy costs. Brochure Available
News from Eriks UK (19 March 2008)
Sensors, cordsets resist welding conditions
A catalogue details sensors, cordsets and accessories able to withstand the abrasion, physical impact, weld slag, splatter and high temperature under welding conditions.
News from Turck (19 March 2008)
Thermochemical processes treat titanium alloys
Thermochemical heat treatments, which when used alone; provide a hard, dense and lubricious oxide on titanium alloys and are supported by a diffusion hardened substrate.
News from Oerlikon Balzers Coating (19 March 2008)
Robotic welding overcomes skills shortages
User Application Article Manufacturer of seating systems has benefited significantly from its robotic welding investment, has overcome the local skills shortage issue and realised significant production costs savings. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc Robotics (UK) (19 March 2008)
Abrasive belts have high- and low-pressure options
High- and low-pressure options have been added to a range of abrasive belts, which can now work on a variety of metals, part shapes and conditions and minimise surface scratches.
News from 3M Abrasive Systems Division (19 March 2008)
Air curtains use less compressed air, save energy
Air curtains offer reduced noise and compressed air usage as well as low initial and operating costs and the avoidance of electrical or explosion hazard. Brochure Available
News from Meech International (19 March 2008)
CAD/CAM replaces traditional modelling techniques
A modelling company is using CAD/CAM software to replace traditional modelling techniques for the construction of physical prototypes and for the production of moulds. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (19 March 2008)
Data logger has higher speeds and greater accuracy
A data logger for testing and validating of sterilizers and disinfectors has higher speeds and greater accuracy in synchronised data acquisition at a one second interval for all inputs.
News from Anville Instruments (19 March 2008)
Measurement and control distributor appointed
Measurement and control systems supplier, Heidenhain (GB), has appointed Industrial Machine Services as a south Midlands UK distributor mainly for DROs and encoder sales/service. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 March 2008)
Mill faces and shoulders to high surface finish
The four edge insert design of facing and milling cutters produce high quality finish with minimum passes making them ideal for applications such as near net shape precision forgings and castings.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (19 March 2008)
Turning centre has VMC power for milling
A mill-turn centre combines the power of a vertical machining centre with the capabilities of a lathe and offers thermal stability, very low levels of vibration and high damping. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (19 March 2008)
Tip inspection system ensures spot weld quality
A weld tip inspection system for robotic spot welding inspects spot welding electrodes (tips) and ensures that face diameters and general appearance meet acceptance criteria.
News from Orbitform (19 March 2008)
UK subcontracting show is international
Exhibitors experienced high levels of serious enquiries from companies genuinely interested in their products and capabilities at the 2007 event - the Subcon 2008 event will be even more important.
News from Subcon (18 March 2008)
Vision guided robotic system shortens cycle times
An automatic vision guided robotic system for flexible feeding is equipped with continuous feeding from a conveyor that tracks components enabling very short cycle times.
News from RNA Automation (18 March 2008)
MIG welding gas regulator offers stability
A gas regulator for MIG welding has essential safety and control features that ensure a stable flow of shielding gases from the gas cylinder during the entire working life of the regulator. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (18 March 2008)
Fibre laser marker offers quality, reliability
Fibre laser marker brings real reliability and quality benefits to the laser marking market and its maker said that it can be regarded as a 'fit and forget' element of the production process.
News from Pryor Marking Technology (18 March 2008)
Diamond points deburr titanium without spatter
Diamond electro plated grinding points do not produce weld spatter type of contamination when deburring titanium components - even when run at above speeds recommended.
News from Engis (UK) (18 March 2008)
IT system copes better with machining operation
User Application Article An expanding components machining company found its IT based on using spreadsheets for stock control and word documents to track orders could no longer cope, so it sought a solution.
News from Berkeley Myles Solutions (18 March 2008)
Cutting tool dispenser integrates with ERP, SAP
An automated cutting tool dispensing centre has a generic interface can be provided to interface with ERP systems as well as a bespoke interface with SAP.
News from Iscar Tools (18 March 2008)
Alignment, tensioning of belt drives made easier
Introducing digital functionality to belt alignment and tensioning instruments has made the devices even more accurate and easier to use. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (18 March 2008)
PLM software decreases manufacturing costs
Comprehensive product lifecycle management software enables companies to improve collaboration, streamline design processes and drive visibility throughout the organisation.
News from Infor (18 March 2008)
Digital hardness tester measures many tools
User Application Article A digital tester's speed and ease of operation together with its ability to operate across a broad spectrum of Rockwell scales enabled it to accommodate a wide range of tools.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (18 March 2008)
Is engineering keeping UK economy alive?
UK manufacturing technologies sector is forecasting a strong growth of 10% in machine tool sales in 2008 and reflects positive trends in the engineering sector in the UK and Europe.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (18 March 2008)
Free infrared camera conferences planned in USA
Professionals in the construction, facilities management and predictive maintenance fields have opportunity to learn about infrared technology and camera applications. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (18 March 2008)
Tiny remote head camera aids inspection
A tiny, high resolution, progressive scan, remote head camera delivers crisp, true colour video output of 1024 (horizontal) x 768 (vertical) pixels at 30 frames/s.
News from Toshiba Imaging Systems Division (18 March 2008)
CAM increases support for Mori Seiki machine tools
Post-processors included in FeatureCAM system for Mori Seiki machine tools now covers the NT series of integrated mill-turn centres and the NZ series of multi-axis machines. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (18 March 2008)
Laser label marking gives speed, reliability
The latest turnkey laser label marking system has been designed around the stringent demands for high speed, reliability and high up-time required by automotive manufacturers world-wide. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (18 March 2008)
Car plant simulates production systems
User Application Article When manual methods of evaluating production systems were assessed against a simulation-led approach, they simply could not compete with the depth of analysis that simulation is able to provide.
News from Lanner Group (17 March 2008)
HSK spindle high speed engraves at 40,000 rev/min
A heavy-duty, 40,000 rev/min spindle using HSK toolholders is used in vertical machining centres for high speed engraving and marking metals and plastics parts.
News from Datron Dynamics (17 March 2008)
CAD allows two models viewed simultaneously
For users with different CAD systems, software views two models superimposed on top of each with the differences highlighted and can isolate a part from a complex assembly.
News from CADCAM-E.COM (CCE) (17 March 2008)
Mill-turn centre machines high strength steels
User Application Article UK aerospace machining subcontractor has installed a fourth twin-spindle/twin-turret mill-turn centre to machine locking pins and wheel nuts from hardened and tempered high strength steels.
News from Turning Technologies UK (17 March 2008)
Laser fuses powders into dense, complex parts
LaserCUSING is a process, similar to laser sintering, but which fuses metallic powder by a scanning laser to produce dense, complex and intricate 3D components.
News from ES Technology (17 March 2008)
Press tools changed quicker
Manufacturing company wanted to speed up tool changing on power presses, for which Serapid custom-designed a quick die change system based on a modified die cart.
News from Serapid (17 March 2008)
Add on robotic automation to compete
There has never been a better time to invest in robotic production systems as they are not only more flexible and reliable, but also more affordable, said a robot manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from KUKA Automation + Robotics (17 March 2008)
Machine control and safety functions combined
Safety key lock modules combine any machine controls with safety controls on hazardous machinery and equipment, providing a complete access control system.
News from Fortress Interlocks (17 March 2008)
Parametric CAM generates punch press parts
User Application Article There was no way for a manufacturer of hatches to move away from buying in cut to size parts without selecting a CAM system which could dynamically generate parts based on a given criteria.
News from Jetcam International (17 March 2008)
Fast 5-axis VMC has high volumetric accuracy
A fast, 5-axis vertical machining centre has a casting design which provides an ultra rigid machine structure and a a novel gear drive system for the A and C rotary axes.
News from Mitsui Seiki (17 March 2008)
Daily seminar covers robot programming
A daily seminar at MACH 2008 will explain explain the principles and show how, using 'e-programming', an inexperienced operator can set up a robot to perform a simple task.
News from AA Robotics (17 March 2008)
Two sliding head automatics run unmanned
User Application Article A young subcontracting company is now running two CNC mill-turn sliding head automatics unmanned enabling at least some parts to be produced continuously throughout the 24h. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK (17 March 2008)
Split pallet loads easier with a forklift truck
A clamp that is specifically designed to cope with palletised loads that require splitting for easier handling and storage eliminates manual handling and helps prevent damage.
News from B and B Attachments (17 March 2008)
Machine tool open house brings in GBP 250,000
XYZ Machine Tools, distributor of CNC lathes, milling machines and machining centres won in excess of GBP 250,000 during a recent 'Open House' exhibition in the UK. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (17 March 2008)
Side-friction conveyor systems offer precision
For high-precision application such as production, assembly and packaging lines, side-friction precision conveyor systems convey any reasonably flat objects, including products on flat pallets.
News from Excel Automation (17 March 2008)
Ethernet line extender has four port switch
A high speed industrial Ethernet line extender with four port switch is an all-in-one device that connects remote Ethernet networks using existing standard twisted pair cabling.
News from Westermo Data Communications (17 March 2008)
Company forms and fabricates in SS and Al
French company specialising in complete sub-assemblies and deep drawing in stainless steel and aluminium and will be showing its capabilities at the UK's Subcon subcontract manufacturing exhibition.
News from Subcon (17 March 2008)
Fabricator installs advanced CNC punching machine
To compete with low cost labour areas, a Scottish sheet metal fabricator has installed a GBP 700,000 CNC punch press as part of a GBP 2.5 million redevelopment plan.
News from Subcon (17 March 2008)
UK-based manufacturing challenges Far East on cost
Using industry best practice a procurement team is committed to helping organisations identify suppliers with the quality and reliability to deliver ongoing value and savings.
News from Subcon (17 March 2008)
Digital caliper performs many measuring tasks
A multi-purpose digital caliper range features a large easy to read digital display, a preset facility, a constant measuring force, a metric:inch conversion and an RS 232 data output port.
News from Bowers Metrology UK (17 March 2008)
Suction extraction devices are dry and wet-dry
A range of suction extraction devices and dust collection/filtration units includes dry and wet-dry suction extraction units suitable for machine shop and general production process applications.
News from Buttkereit (17 March 2008)
Tube bending cell makes truck exhaust piping
A tube-bending work cell performs 1D bending of various grades of mild and aluminised stainless steel tubing up to 150mm in diameter, with wall thickness as thin as 1.65mm.
News from AddisonMckee (17 March 2008)
On-line exchange rate service launched
An on-line exchange rate service to improve cash management in manufacturing gives real-time access to the best deposit and foreign exchange rates to save time and improve profits.
News from Lloyds TSB (17 March 2008)
Device acts as Ethernet I/0 slave and more
The 'Cube' is flexible and is capable of being deployed as an Ethernet I/O slave, a standalone data logger, a standalone Linux-based PAC or a Modbus slave. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (17 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre has fast axes drives
A vertical machining centre equipped with linear motor driven axes drives has accelerations up to 2G to reach fast traverse speeds of up to 80m/min.
News from DMG (UK) (17 March 2008)
Low cost data collection terminal is digital
A low cost data collection terminal for manufacturing applications allows operators to monitor machine activity by using one or more of its 16 digital inputs.
News from DLoG (UK) (17 March 2008)
Portable manual plasma-arc cutting sets arrive
Four portable models of manually operated, plasma-arc cutting systems using inverter technology range from a general usage system to high quality systems.
News from Air Liquide Welding (17 March 2008)
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