News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 March
to Saturday 5 April 2008
CNC sliding head lathe supplier name changes
UK supplier of Citizen CNC sliding headstock automatic lathes, NC Engineering, has changed its name to Citizen Machinery UK, following the acquisition of NC Engineering shares by Citizen. Brochure Available
News from Citizen Machinery UK ( 4 April 2008)
EDM builder to show high speed CNC milling
As well as showing its latest developments at MACH 2008, an EDM machine builder will show high speed milling machine designed for mould and die work.
News from Sodi-Tech edm ( 4 April 2008)
European production and machine tools go on show
With the emphasis continuing to grow on production equipment and machine tool sales to the former 'East Bloc' countries in Europe, Mike Page reviews important 2008 manufacturing exhibitions.
News from Mike Page - editor's feature articles ( 4 April 2008)
Conduits and cables are ATEX/IECEx approved
Catalogue covers electrical conduit and cable management systems for hazardous areas and provides in-depth technical and ordering information for ATEX and IECEx approved products. Brochure Available
News from Kopex International ( 4 April 2008)
500kW toque test rig uses only 100kW power
A 500kW torque test rig for V-belts is based on the four square principle allowing a test specimen to be loaded at low speed until reaching maximum at any torque available.
News from TorqueTest BV ( 4 April 2008)
Data visualisation and control is more reliable
Client/server-based visualisation and control software provides solid and reliable data foundation for manufacturing with more diagnostic tools, security, development tools and connectivity. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 4 April 2008)
Condition monitoring system prevents downtime
User Application Article An online system monitors the condition of over 200 separate measuring points including rolling bearings, gear sets, shafts and imbalanced rotors in fans and pumps, keeping plant availability at 90%. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 4 April 2008)
Catalogue describes shaft guidance systems
A free, 175-page reference guide to a range of shaft guidance systems includes linear bearings, housed units, shaft support blocks and rail guidance units. Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 4 April 2008)
Aggressive brush deburring tool cuts 400% faster
Highly aggressive brush deburring tool has co-extruded black nylon filaments with high aggression ceramic grains, provide cut rates up to 400% faster than standard silicon carbide filaments.
News from Weiler Corporation ( 4 April 2008)
Water jet cutting abrasive delivery stabilised
An abrasive metering system supplies a waterjet cutting head with a constant and accurately metered flow of abrasive to achieve stable and repeatable operating parameters.
News from KMT Waterjet Systems ( 4 April 2008)
Power protection benefits shown on-line
An on-line demonstration room shows in one section the benefits of power conditioning products and in the other uninterruptible power products.
News from Powervar ( 3 April 2008)
One hit CNC machining scores for subcontractor
User Application Article Work that would have normally been scheduled for a machining centre can now be part of a 'one-hit' program on a multi-tasking mill-turn centre, as a subcontractor discovered. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 3 April 2008)
System tracks, issues and returns goods, tooling
System tracks, issues and returns goods, such as tooling, in the workplace can act as a local stand alone system with slave units or as a controlled entry system.
News from Toolvend ( 3 April 2008)
Modular welding tables cut costs by 40%
A modular system of welding tables can be used for workshop applications that include measuring, monitoring, multi-clamping assemblies, fixture construction, bending and folding.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products ( 3 April 2008)
Programmable preheater lowers solder temperatures
A programmable preheater allows users to deliver more heat to difficult boards while maintaining very high levels of thermal control and lower operating temperatures. Brochure Available
News from OK International ( 3 April 2008)
CNC machine checks profiled milling cutters
User Application Article Cutting tool supplier has added on a 5-axis CNC inspection machine to increase inspection capacity and check for a range of bespoke milling and drilling cutters having many special form profiles.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK ( 3 April 2008)
One laser cell replaces two laser profilers
User Application Article An automated laser cutting cell has replaced two existing laser profilers and is giving faster and more accurate profiling, a 'lights out' capability and 40% extra material capacity. Brochure Available
News from Prima Industrie UK ( 3 April 2008)
CAD/CAM saves on yacht building costs
User Application Article Latest CAD/CAM systems enable a luxury yacht builder to produce structural components 70% faster - and more accurately - as well as visualising and programming cabin fittings. Brochure Available
News from Alphacam ( 3 April 2008)
Software streamlines rapid prototyping
Software for rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing offers efficiency, quality and user-friendliness to streamline the processes and raise productivity.
News from Materialise ( 3 April 2008)
Machining simulation set-up is faster
Machining software tool allows users to quickly develop their own application and has a file format fully describing a machine tool that can be shared and standardised.
News from MachineWorks ( 3 April 2008)
Valve terminal is configurable
A configurable valve terminal allows system integrators to implement high performance decentralised control systems very easily and economically. Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 3 April 2008)
Spiral elevator conveyors save space
Spiral elevator conveyors offer minimum floor space with maximum conveying length and enable products to be elevated or lowered from 0.5m to 5.0m in height.
News from Riley Automation ( 3 April 2008)
300 tonne steel slab carrier refurbished
User Application Article The refurbishment of a Kress 300-tonne slab carrier was completed over a six-month time frame and the carrier is now fully operational while a second carrier unit is being refurbished. Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services ( 3 April 2008)
Laser profile sensor software exports to any CAD
3D visualisation software for laser profile sensors enables users to export captured 3D data to other software and the data can be exported as a 3D point cloud to any CAD/CAM software application. Brochure Available
News from Micro-Epsilon UK ( 3 April 2008)
Machine framing systems data is downloadable
Producer of machine structure building elements has launched a Web site with downloadable application tools for machine framing systems. Brochure Available
News from MiniTec UK ( 3 April 2008)
VMC offers advanced high performance machining
Described as being 'ultra fast, a vertical machining centre offers an optimal balance between high speed machining performance, rigidity and accuracy.
News from YMT Technologies ( 3 April 2008)
5-axis machining centre can also turn parts
A 5-axis machining centre moves through its centre of gravity, avoiding out of balance forces, maximizes its rigidity with zero table overhang and can turn too. Brochure Available
News from Mori Seiki UK ( 3 April 2008)
Turning spinning-tool ups productivity by 500%
Turning spinning-tool technology is designed to distribute heat and wear more effectively than a single-point lathe tool, can increase productivity by up to 500% and tool life by up to 2,000%. Brochure Available
News from DP Technology ( 3 April 2008)
Multi-axis motion control gets total flexibility
A Eurocard rack mount motion and machine controller with built-in modular flexibility can reduce development and manufactured costs for machine builders and OEMs.
News from Trio Motion Technology ( 3 April 2008)
Open barrel crimp contact reduces automation costs
User Application Article For medium- and high-volume processes, an open barrel crimp contact automates the crimp process to significantly save on assembly time and reduce process costs.
News from Harwin ( 3 April 2008)
Safeguarding offshore EMS soldering quality
An 'all-in-one' six-test solder paste analyser offers a reliable and traceable way to verify offshore manufactured soldering quality by providing a quantitative measurement of solder paste condition.
News from Gen3 Systems ( 2 April 2008)
PCB stencil printer has high accuracy
A PCB stencil printer can handle a wide range of board sizes and has a cycle time of up to 10s (excluding print) with accuracy and repeatability of +/-12.5 micron at 6 sigma.
News from Contax ( 2 April 2008)
Inspection probe made for grinding machines
Claimed to be the world's first strain gauge based inspection touch probe for grinding machines, the device sets new standards for the precision measurement of 3D part geometries. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 2 April 2008)
Software links automation, RFID and business
Management software manages readers, collects readers' tag data, compresses it, making it available in the merchandise management system with the required accuracy and quantity.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 2 April 2008)
PTFE compound improves performance of valves
A glossy black non-abrasive specialty PTFE compound makes softer mating surfaces and has high resistance to deformation and a low coefficient of friction.
News from Saint-Gobain Abrasives ( 2 April 2008)
Laser machine marks wire and cable
A laser wire and cable marking machine offers a wider marking zone and higher frequency of shots as well as having an improved and more compact design.
News from Laselec ( 2 April 2008)
Brochure describes sheet metal stamping know-how
A US manufacturer of sheet metal stampings has published a brochure that includes a glossary with more than 100 stamping terms, as well as a full-page index.
News from Bokers ( 2 April 2008)
PLM software will improve engineering quality
User Application Article PLM software will improve quality and engineering process cost savings between 10 and 15%, said a leading European supplier of offshore accommodation modules.
News from Siemens PLM Software ( 2 April 2008)
Full 5-axis, 5-sided machining to be demonstrated
Incorporating 5-axis integrated rotary table technology, a vertical machining centre will be demonstrating its full 5-axis, 5-sided large capacity machining capability.
News from Cincinnati Machine ( 2 April 2008)
Turning centre machines small parts to 2 micron
Turning centre is claimed to guarantee precision of +/-2 micron and is used for the precise manufacture of small turned parts up to 7mm diameter.
News from Tornos Technologies ( 2 April 2008)
Delcam CAM intended for skilled artisans
CAD/CAM provider Delcam will demonstrate its artistic software designed for skilled artisans such as jewellery machinists at MACH 2008 and will include 'entry level' products. Brochure Available
News from Delcam ( 2 April 2008)
Reduce energy costs, manage emissions
Software brings energy efficiency capabilities to enterprise asset management, allowing companies to integrate energy consumption and emissions management into assets control.
News from Infor ( 2 April 2008)
CNC automatic lathe machining expands
User Application Article A subcontract supplier of precision turned parts to the aerospace industry and other sectors, the Techno Group is increasing its prismatic machining capability,
News from Star Micronics GB ( 2 April 2008)
Design firms adds on digital manufacturing
User Application Article To strengthen its automotive business a design company has added on a digital manufacturing and prototyping system to enhance accuracy, repeatability, material properties, speed and flexibility.
News from Stratasys ( 2 April 2008)
CNC tube bending machines are easy to program
Recent demonstrations of all-electric, CNC tube bending and forming machines showed how easily such machines can be set up and programmed.
News from BLM-Group UK ( 2 April 2008)
Making impartial risk assessments on machinery
Technical Background Article Automation company advises that a formal machinery risk assessment needs certain requirements to be fulfilled, and the person performing the risk assessment must be competent to do so.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 April 2008)
Gantry water jet cutting machine is stable
Capable of water jet cutting complex parts out of virtually any material, a high rail gantry machine features a stable overhead design that allows full access to the work envelope.
News from Jet Edge ( 1 April 2008)
Precision linear actuators catalogued
Precision linear actuators driven by piezo motors, servo and stepper motors are described in a brochure that presents a variety of sub-micron to sub-nanometer precise compact actuators. Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 1 April 2008)
Motion catalog covers servo gear systems
Easy to use and navigate, a complete catalog from includes the latest technical data, application examples and overview on servo gear drive systems technology.
News from Alpha Gear Drives ( 1 April 2008)
Laser marking has high beam quality
A laser marking machine is suitable for all marking tasks in the infrared range and has high beam quality and high pulse peak power, enabling it to mark almost any material. Brochure Available
News from Trumpf ( 1 April 2008)
Airknife steel strip drying system saves costs
User Application Article A blower powered airknife drying system saved costs and achieved a rapid payback in removing coolant and lubricant from the surface of steel strip. Brochure Available
News from Air Control Industries ( 1 April 2008)
Flexible robots finish castings automatically
Improved automated grinding and finishing of castings is now possible with software that enables a robot to grind, polish and buff castings as well as deflashing. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 1 April 2008)
Epoxy resists electricity, chemicals and moisture
A low expansion, 500 deg F, room temperature curing epoxy resists electricity, chemicals and moisture and has excellent dimensional stability.
News from Cotronics Corp ( 1 April 2008)
Touch and tool setting probes ensure accuracy
User Application Article Mould and die maker emphasises the importance of touch and tool setting probes used in a high speed vertical machining centre to improve consistency in machining. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw ( 1 April 2008)
DLC process coats internal bores and pipes
A diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating process coats internal bores, pipes, cylinders, tubes and pump parts with coating thicknesses of up to 50 micron.
News from Tecvac ( 1 April 2008)
Sportswear maker uses CAM to machine skiboots
User Application Article Sportswear maker produces about 200 molds per year and has set up a single machining sequence, to suit every ski boot design and to cut the ten different sizes available in each range.
News from Sescoi International (31 March 2008)
3D simulation clinches GBP 1m conveyor order
User Application Article Conveyor manufacturer used 3D computer simulation used not only the software but also the knowledge of airport system engineers with many successful installations.
News from Geo Robson and Co (conveyors) (31 March 2008)
Infrared camera wins 2008 'red dot design award'
A handheld infrared camera has been awarded the 'red dot design award' in the measurement and testing systems design category. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (31 March 2008)
Software translates CAM tool paths for routing
A CAD/CAM system for use with KMT RoboTrim 6-axis robotic router trimming systems seamlessly integrates into the RoboTrim and JetTool trimming systems. Brochure Available
News from KMT Robotic Solutions (31 March 2008)
Rubber moulding company restructures
Rubber product design and moulding company has established two departments, including a technical team which offers a consultancy service for finding solutions and carrying out R and D work.
News from Martin's Rubber Company (31 March 2008)
Part setting probes ease CNC machining
User Application Article Software enables aerospace company to write and test routines in a CAM environment, for the part-setting probes fitted to all 50 of its machining centres. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (31 March 2008)
Digital SafetyBUS p input module is sealed to IP67
An IP67 digital input module for use with SafetyBUS p, the safe, open industrial fieldbus system, will help to save costs for machine builders and system integrators.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 March 2008)
System etchbacks, desmears and treats PCBs
A system for etchback, desmear and treatment of PCBs includes fewer operational controls, including record keeping, to bring its price point down to about US$89,000.
News from Plasma Etch (31 March 2008)
Portable drill press offers improved drilling
A powerful portable hand-held drill press has dramatic 5 to 1 leverage advantage and provides improved drilling ability in a durable, lightweight tool.
News from GloTech (31 March 2008)
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