News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 23 March
to Saturday 29 March 2008
Rotational speed monitor is programmable
Programmable speed monitor that suits a variety of industrial automation applications is designed for rotational speed applications up to 18,000 pulses/min. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic (28 March 2008)
UK drilling machine maker adds on Web site
A complete range of bench top and pedestal type drilling machines is described in a new Web site, which also includes mill/drill machine tools and sawing machines.
News from Meddings Flott (28 March 2008)
Intelligent CNC machining automation re-uses logic
Intelligent CNC machining automation software helps eliminate machine shop bottlenecks by speeding up machine tool programming productivity.
News from VX Corporation (28 March 2008)
Intelligent numeical control communicates openly
Technical Background Article 'Intelligent numerical control' communicates through its open architecture with other equipment allowing seamless integration with virtually limitless applications or third-party software.
News from Okuma (USA) (28 March 2008)
Precision valveless pumps and dispensers described
Catalogue covers precision dispensers and metering pumps including an industrial variable speed pump with controller for handling viscous fluids.
News from Fluid Metering (28 March 2008)
Mobile materials handling robot is self-guiding
A vision-guided, self-navigating, industrial mobile robot has been designed specifically for material handling in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution plants.
News from Seegrid Corp. (28 March 2008)
Teflon adhesive tape is double-sided
Teflon double-sided, presure-sensitive adhesive tape allows users to fasten two substrates together easily and cost-effectively without using rivets, bolts or screws.
News from CS Hyde Company (28 March 2008)
Compact clamps have high holding forces
Compact 'one touch' clamps are typically up to 50% smaller in dimension than standard clamp units, but still offer comparable clamping forces.
News from Fixtureworks (28 March 2008)
Meter measures gases leaking past seals
Meter measures a wide range of hydrocarbon-based, (and other) gases - including petrol, diesel, hydraulic fluids, refrigerants and water vapour - easily, quickly and accurately.
News from Versaperm (28 March 2008)
UK machine tool group reports German expansion
The UK 600 Group reported that its German subsidiary, Parat Werkzeugmaschinen, has achieved a 40% increase in turnover during the last twelve months as compared with 2006.
News from 600 Group (28 March 2008)
Portable strain measurement optimises press tools
User Application Article A portable strain measurement system has helped optimise press shop tooling, which has facilitated the introduction of new steel on a current production vehicle. Brochure Available
News from Corus Automotive (28 March 2008)
Plastics modular conveyors are built to order
A range of durable HMW polythene modular conveyors offer a cost-effective alternative to mild steel and aluminium conveyors and can be built in half the time.
News from LAC Conveyors (28 March 2008)
Probes and monitors shorten machining times
User Application Article A UK aerospace subcontractor has used high-accuracy probes and a process monitoring package to reduce machining lead times and improve consistency. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (28 March 2008)
Mobile computer has integrated Bluetooth
Claimed to be the most versatile and feature packed rugged mobile device to date, a computer has as standard integrated Bluetooth Technology and 802.11b/g WiFi capability.
News from GETAC (27 March 2008)
Non-contact safety switches coded electronically
Electronically coded non-contact safety switches ensure that equipment cannot be started unless machine guards are closed, and stops working equipment if any attempt is made to open a guard.
News from Mechan Controls (27 March 2008)
Powerful fan has high capacity
A high-power, high-capacity fan generates airflow of up to 598 litre/s (1,272 ft3/min) at the maximum operating speed of 3,300 rev/min for heavy-duty industrial applications.
News from Aerco (27 March 2008)
Desk top label laser marking system is fast
Latest desk top label marking system provides fast and efficient label production from a fully integrated laser class 1 system, and has a compact footprint of only 0.3m2. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (27 March 2008)
Minimise machining quality, measurement costs
Products on show at Control 2008 will help businesses to manufacture profitably, by reducing process times and minimising the cost of quality machining and measurement. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (27 March 2008)
Lathes and VMCs are priced competitively
Competitively priced CNC lathes and vertical machining centres start at a price under GBP 40,000 with quality components from lSauter for turrets and CNCs from Siemens and Fanuc.
News from DMG (UK) (27 March 2008)
Three steel coating mass control systems ordered
Steel Dynamics has ordered three zinc coating mass control systems, which use a proven physics-based coating mass model to generate accurate references and control the knife to strip distances.
News from Industrial Automation Services (27 March 2008)
Lenses enhance moving part inspection
Intended as a real alternative to CCTV lenses, compact, high performance lenses combine low cost, choice of magnification and long working distance to enhance moving part inspection.
News from Moritex Europe (27 March 2008)
QC software tests for noise and defects
Technical Background Article A software based quality control system developed for manufacturers will now allow 'on-the-line' testing of products for noise and defects.
News from Wayne State University (27 March 2008)
Compact vision system has GigE vision interface
A compact vision system contains all the processing power in a rugged enclosure, instead of the camera head, and so can be readily integrated into factory environment. Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (27 March 2008)
Press force transmitter for QA cuts cable costs
A press force transmitter for QA monitoring of volume production has an integrated, digital charge amplifier that eliminates the need for expensive, screened cables.
News from Kistler Instruments (27 March 2008)
Water jet cutting versatility demonstrated
User Application Article Water jet cutting is used to profile a very wide range of materials: from 100mm thick armour plate, titanium and stainless steel, through aluminium and down to lightweight foam.
News from WJS UK (27 March 2008)
Displayed data improves bandsaw efficiency
On bandsaw cutting machines a display of real time feed rate and cutting rate data allows the operator to control and regulate the blade speed and feed during cutting.
News from PE-TRA Machines Ltd (27 March 2008)
CNC multi-spindle automatics save on costs
User Application Article Regarded by many subcontractors as expensive, the CNC multi-spindle automatic lathe can do the work of four to six four, CNC single-spindle lathes for a lower labour cost.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (27 March 2008)
Mill-turn centre has large Y-axis turret
A 25kW, eight-axis, opposed spindle, multi-tasking turning centre with an 8in chuck and 65mm bar capacity has two turrets, the upper one of which has a large Y-axis traverse. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (27 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre offers high precision
Equipped with high precision P-class linear motion guideways on all three axes, a high accuracy vertical machining centre offers high metal removal rates.
News from Fortron UK (27 March 2008)
Furnace heat and carbon transfer rates improved
High Speed Gas Injection alters the furnace atmosphere and create gas circulation, which improves convection and increases the heat and carbon transfer rates.
News from Linde Gas (27 March 2008)
Single-axis servo drive/controller saves costs
A single-axis servo drive/controller combines a versatile and cost-effective digital servo drive platform with advanced control capabilities of a servo controller. Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation (27 March 2008)
Automated jig control cuts welding time by 50%
User Application Article Automated jig control used on rotating manipulators provide up to 360 deg rotation, most often in 45 deg increments, between periods of MAG welding of towbar assemblies. Brochure Available
News from Control Techniques (27 March 2008)
Do not dump air compressor condensate
Condesate cleaner maker warns that compressed air users who dump unfiltered condensate from any type of compressor are committing an offence.
News from Condensate Systems (27 March 2008)
Transform machine tool accuracy
User Application Article By using the latest calibration systems, a Turkish machine tool manufacturer has improved specified machine accuracies without the need to change its designs. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (26 March 2008)
Heat shrink clamping tool holders to be shown
A large range of heat shrink clamping tool holders offers tools in every shank connection including specials if required and can produce tool and cutter combinations as long as 220mm.
News from Gewefa UK (26 March 2008)
Tests show solvent to be the safest
Manufacturter of Ensolv n-Propyl Bromide-based vapour degreasing solvent said that vitro human cell bioassay study is a far more reflective guide than animal testing. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (26 March 2008)
Measurement and communications are wireless
Wireless measurement and communications products are available with WirelessHART - recently approved open standard for in-plant wireless communications.
News from Emerson Process Management (26 March 2008)
UK skills development initiative launched
To address the UK shortage of skilled engineers, a nationwide education initiative will be launched at the West Midlands Manufacturing Measurement Centre within Coventry University. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (26 March 2008)
Spectrometer gives fast, reliable metals analysis
A compact spectrometer for fast and reliable analysis in metals has automatic sample preparation and handling, while analysis and distribution of results is also automated.
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (26 March 2008)
Plastics threaded joint integrity maintained
Solid knurled compression limiters preserve the integrity of a plastics threaded joint when a metal bolt is inserted, preventing creep, loosening and eventual failure of the joint. Brochure Available
News from Spirol Industries (26 March 2008)
Vision sensor inspects small features
A vision sensor Checker 232 inspects small features over a wide area, providing reliable inspection results on the fastest production lines, operating at up to 1,500 parts/min.
News from Cognex UK (26 March 2008)
Sound pressure meter is hand-held
A handheld sound pressure meter simplifies the recording of industrial sound levels to protect the health and safety of employees and minimise costs that arising from any illness or legal action. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (26 March 2008)
Milling machine cuts aluminium plate faster
A CNC 3-axis aluminium plate milling system offers high performance cutting with small tools, high spindle speeds and minimum current consumption.
News from Datron-Electronic (26 March 2008)
Die sinking EDM is accurate within 1 micron
A high performance die sinking EDM provides high removal rates, integrated automation capability and precision positioning accuracy within 1 micron.
News from Agie Charmilles (26 March 2008)
Ethernet I/O system made for automation
A reliable, redundant Ethernet-based I/O system provides features such as Web-based I/O configuration and monitoring and self-calibrating analog I/O. Brochure Available
News from Sixnet (26 March 2008)
Ergonomic lifts assist up to 300kg
Ergonomic lift assist systems are available in load capacities to 300kg, with optimised ergonomic and work safety features, state of the art production speed and movement precision.
News from TIA Robotic Solutions (26 March 2008)
20 UK manufacturers shortlisted for MX Award
Twenty UK manufacturers have been shortlisted for the Institution of Mechanical Engineer's (IMechE) Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2008.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (25 March 2008)
Micro-machining centre builder expands
Builder of micro-machining centres has moved into an expanded factory, is taking on more people each week and expects to nearly double its machine tool output by 2009.
News from Deckel Grinders (25 March 2008)
Reliability favours EDM choice
User Application Article An air conditioning and engine cooling systems and components manufacturer said that operational reliability is one of the principal reasons why the company has favoured one make of EDM.
News from Sodi-Tech edm (25 March 2008)
Variable speed motors save pumps running costs
Variable speed drives and high efficiency motors can reduce energy costs between 30%-50%, said a pumps supplier, which added that energy consumption represents 95% of a pumps life cycle cost.
News from Pump Company (25 March 2008)
Robotic, aqueous systems clean cylinder heads
User Application Article Two robot-served, aqueous-based cleaning systems are processing IC engine machined cylinder heads, removing remove coolant and swarf at levels above those originally specified.
News from MecWash Systems (25 March 2008)
Vertical machining centre reduces lead times
User Application Article Medical implants and instrumentation manufacturer has introduced 'lean' cell-structured machining systems - including high speed machining - to reduce overall manufacturing lead times.
News from 600 Centre (25 March 2008)
High speed bridge-type VMCs introduced
High speed bridge-type vertical machining centres feature a heavy column structure with cross rail integrated into the bed casting to maximise stability and maintain geometric precision. Brochure Available
News from Dugard (25 March 2008)
Fibre laser usage includes welding plasdtics
Technical Background Article Fibre lasers can be used for plastics welding for the medical and mobile phone industries, scribing and cutting polymers for the automotive industry and ablation of thin films.
News from SPI Lasers UK (25 March 2008)
Punch press tooling includes 12.7mm punch
Mate has expanded its XMT tooling system with the addition of the XMT 12.7mm punch, stripper and Slug Free die to suit the 10-station Euromac XMTE10 Multi Tool. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling (25 March 2008)
Laser triangulation sensor works at high speeds
Intended for high speed non-contact measurement of position, displacement, surface profile and vibration, a laser triangulation sensor can also be used for rapid product sorting and sensing.
News from Ixthus Instrumentation (25 March 2008)
Sensor avoids double sheet feeds
An an ultrasonic sensor that detects the air gap between two sheets of material, be it metals, plastics, wood or paper, avoids 'double sheet feeding' into machinery, such as power presses. Brochure Available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (25 March 2008)
Miniature SS ballscrews resist corrosion
Quick deliveries are being offered for a range of miniature, vacuum hardened, corrosion resistant stainless steel ballscrews, which can be machined without loosing anti-corrosion properties.
News from The Precision Alliance (25 March 2008)
Lathe builder acquires CNC systems maker
The Tornos Group has acquired 95% of the share capital of precision engineering firm Almac and 100% of CNC systems developer Almatronic.
News from Tornos Technologies (25 March 2008)
Tungsten welding electrode grinder collects dusts
An updated version of a tungsten electrode grinding machine collects the radioactive dust produced when grinding thoriated tungsten electrodes for TIG welding. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (25 March 2008)
CNC multi-axis turning offers versatility, power
A CNC multi-axis turning centre has two spindles, two turrets and two Y-axis or, oprtionally, can be supplied with three turrets and three Y-axis. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK (25 March 2008)
Scissor-lift loading platform complies with Zone 2
User Application Article A Zone 2-compliant scissor-lift vehicle loading platform enabling the customer to comply fully with the Work at Height Regulations and was installed with no interruption to warehouse construction.
News from Laweco UK (25 March 2008)
Guide covers machine and process safeguarding
A product selection guide covers laser scanners, perimeter access guards, light curtains, contact strips and edges, mats and area guards, many electronic and electrical devices and signage.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (24 March 2008)
Welding supplier modifies purging equipment
In response to customer requests, Nomex stitching has been introduced to the re-inforcing band round the central section of purging equipment to provide better thermal resistance. Brochure Available
News from Huntingdon Fusion Techniques (24 March 2008)
Laser company is preferred Intel supplier
The Intel Corporation has awarded Rofin-Baasel as 2007 Preferred Quality Supplier for outstanding performance in providing products and services deemed essential to Intel's success. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (24 March 2008)
Polymer and engineering know-how exhibited
Company provides plastics processors with the most comprehensive link to the world's leading polymers along with a full range of technical and application development assistance.
News from Distrupol (24 March 2008)
Lathe and miller controls ease CNC transition
User Application Article The inherent flexibility of lathe and milling machine controls and the resulting ease of programming and set-up have resulted in a seamless transition to CNC machining for a rigging maker. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools (24 March 2008)
Injection moulding simulation is easy to use
User Application Article Easy-to-use injection molding simulation software will allow switch manufacturer to optimise every plastics part and injection mold they design, thereby maintaining a strong reputation for quality.
News from Moldflow (Europe) (24 March 2008)
Storage and retrieval cranes are automated
Automated storage-and-retrieval cranes are available in a wide range of specifications for handling trays, totes, cartons and pallets at heights up to 22m.
News from European Conveyor Systems (24 March 2008)
Water conditioning is chemicals-free
Chemical free water conditioning products emitting randomly varying electric fields throughout a system, enhancing precipitation of bicarbonates from solution to suspension.
News from Hydropath (UK) (24 March 2008)
Low-level order pickers offer speed
Two new low-level order pickers are designed for first- and second-level picking in high-intensity operations and offer ergonomics, speed and acceleration.
News from Toyota Material Handling UK (24 March 2008)
Stereo zoom microscope has LED illumination
A stereo zoom microscope with LED illumination does not use conventional eyepieces, but instead an optical viewing head, which reduces eye fatigue and gives greater freedom of head movement. Brochure Available
News from Vision Engineering (24 March 2008)
Metric mounted bearings catalogue issued
A metric mounted bearings catalogue provides introductory material on one of the most comprehensive ranges of mounted bearings available worldwide, along with detailed technical specifications. Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (24 March 2008)
Injection moulded containers are dry printed
User Application Article A series of 3 litre and 6 litre injection moulded polypropylene containers use a dry offset print process that has increased the speed of production by approximately 30%.
News from RPC Containers (24 March 2008)
Calibration, consultation services offered
To offer calibration, specialist training, consultation, product development and research services, Able Instruments and Controls is collaborating with Colorado Engineering Experiment Station.
News from Able Instruments and Controls (24 March 2008)
Functional safety management system approved
TUV Rheinland certification recognises that ABB's functional safety management system complies with international standards and has all the relevant documentation.
News from ABB Automation (24 March 2008)
Small air compressors are oil-free and compact
Oil-free, small compressors are compact and offer a reliable air supply, which is independent from a compressed air system and are virtually maintenance free and continuous running.
News from Durr Technik (UK) (24 March 2008)
Reels are lifted and tipped forward
A system has been developed for lifting and forward tipping reels of binding wire weighing up to 300kg for a leading manufacturer of automotive heat exchangers.
News from Packline (24 March 2008)
Linear bearing tool analyses, calculates online
Linear bearing online calculation tool analyses rolling bearings in detail, from single bearings to complex shaft or linear guidance systems, and minimises development times for machine builds. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (24 March 2008)
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