News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 6 April
to Saturday 12 April 2008
Multi-mode eddy current tester is Windows based
A multi-mode eddy current tester from Magnetic Analysis combines encircling coil and rotary probe instruments into one unit to detect short-surface and long, seam-type surface defects.
News from Magnetic Analysis Corporation (11 April 2008)
FLIR thermal camera gives superior images
Thermal imaging camera from FLIR is intended for applications that need superior image quality, temperature measurement accuracy and even greater thermal image detail. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (11 April 2008)
600 Centre shows CNC turning, milling, EDM
The 600 Centre will show 22 machine tools, including CNC turning, milling, grinding and wire-EDM from Toyoda Mitsui-Seiki, Fanuc, Fuji Machine, Colchester-Harrison, Okamoto and Dalian.
News from 600 Centre (11 April 2008)
Walter CI and steel turning insert lasts longer
Latest developments in the production of carbide substrates and coatings have enabled Walter to offer a turning insert with longer tool life for cutting cast irons and hardened steels.
News from Walter GB (11 April 2008)
SolidWorks CAD conversion system updated
A SolidWorks CAD conversion system has been updated by Okino for importing SolidWorks 2008 files (and all other major CAD file formats) into the newest DCC/Animation package releases.
News from Okino Computer Graphics (11 April 2008)
Rencol offers expanded clamping handles
A range of competitively priced, high quality, clamping handles by Rencol are used in many factories including medical and mobility aid equipment, industrial machinery and office furniture.
News from Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions (11 April 2008)
Sescoi CAM helps remove EDM problem
User Application Article Specialist mould and die maker automates EDM, with help from Sescoi CAM software, to remove a production 'bottleneck' and increase capacity by at least 30%.
News from Sescoi International (11 April 2008)
TUV sets up production machinery division
Faced with increasing enquiries from machinery manufacturers about coping with international legislation, TUV Product Service has set up a devoted machinery division.
News from TUV Product Service (11 April 2008)
Murex welding power sources rated at 400A
For applying MIG, MAC, flux-cored wire welding, the latest Murex welding power sources are designed to provide a wide ranging welding performance from 50A up to 400A at 50% duty cycle. Brochure Available
News from Murex Welding Products (11 April 2008)
MTA said UK 2008 manufacturing trend is positive
Business prospects for 2008 still appear to be positive for the engineering sector, said the UK's MTA, led by direct and indirect export demand from Europe.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (11 April 2008)
Haeger fastener insertion press demos tour
UK Fastener insertion press builder, Haeger, has supplied its tour demonstration bus to Shear-Form Machine Tools to demonstrate the latest insertion techniques to factories around the UK.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (11 April 2008)
Oil-injected air compressors economise energy
A range of oil-injected air compressors from Atlas Copco is designed to offer the highest levels of reliability and energy efficiency.
News from Atlas Copco Compressors (11 April 2008)
Sheffield 'entry level' bridge CMM released
For factories buying their first co-ordinate measuring machine, Sheffield measurement has developed a low-cost, moving bridge type with a range of touch trigger probing options.
News from Hexagon Metrology (11 April 2008)
Sandvik tools drill 'super alloys' reliably
For the drilling of aerospace heat resistant 'super alloys', Sandvik Coromant has introduced a drill, which is claimed to give maximum efficiency in repeated short hole drilling.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK (11 April 2008)
DeskArtes introduces 'ultimate' 3D printing tool
For producing and manipulating faceted models for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, simulation, manufacturing and analysis, DeskArtes has introduced 3Data Expert software.
News from DeskArtes (11 April 2008)
FABTECH exhibition combines with METALFORM
Before the first combined trade exhibition involving the organisers of the USA's FABTECH fabrication show and METALFORM takes place they will show a unified front at FABTECH 2008.
News from Fabricators and Manufacturers Association Intl (11 April 2008)
Pferd tungsten carbide burrs resist impact
By designing in two innovative, high performance cut patterns to its range of tungsten carbide burrs, Pferd said more heavy duty metal is removed while tool wear is reduced.
News from Pferd (11 April 2008)
Pferd abrasive cutting/grinding wheel cuts costs
A Pferd combination abrasive wheel performs fast cutting and grinding of steel, including stainless grades, without the operator having to change wheels for each operation.
News from Pferd (11 April 2008)
Bondmaster aids in adhesives selection
Choosing adhesives is not always an easy task, which is why adhesives manufacturer, Bondmaster, offers expert engineering services aimed at reducing finished part costs.
News from Bondmaster (11 April 2008)
Teknek offers total manufacturing support
Sub-contractor Teknek Howwood provide a total manufacturing support service from initial design and prototyping through volume fabrication to finish and assembly.
News from Subcon (11 April 2008)
Hutchinson drive belt has longer life
Hutchinson Transmission's Poly V drive belt uses advanced textile components to increase belt life when used on a wide variety of machinery.
News from Hutchinson Transmission (10 April 2008)
Mecwash cuts out weekly wash fluid change
User Application Article UK automotive engine manufacturer said that a Mecwash component washing unit has eliminated weekly changes of wash solution and hours of labour time.
News from MecWash Systems (10 April 2008)
Five-axis CNC tool grinder keeps prices down
User Application Article A UK tooling company has added on a second Walter Helitronic Power CNC 5-axis tool grinder to keep tooling prices down and maintain a healthy order book, said Koerber Schleifring.
News from Koerber Schleifring UK (10 April 2008)
Siemens offers machine retrofits and IT
User Application Article Siemens A and D will be offering manufacturing IT, extended machine contracts, machine retrofits and systems for increasing productivity at the forthcoming UK MACH 2008 show.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (10 April 2008)
Kaltenbach to show saw blade management
German sawing machine builder, Kaltenbach, has a control system that influences cut accuracy, blade life and overall cycle times of straight cutting bandsaws.
News from Kaltenbach (10 April 2008)
Delcam CAM speeds CNC machining programs
CAM software from Delcam combines feature-based and knowledge-based functionality to make programming faster and easier for CNC milling, turning, wire EDM and mill-turn centres. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (10 April 2008)
SurTech machine buffs difficult parts
As well as polishing parts with complicated shapes, a buffing machine will be shown at MACH 2008 by SurTech for finishing SS fabrications, sheet and plate, hollow sections and enclosures.
News from Surtech Surface Technology Products (10 April 2008)
CGTech CAM reduces programming time
CGTech's VERICUT 6.2 simplifies validating the most complex configurations to improve results and reduce programming time and shorten machining cycles. Brochure Available
News from CGTech (10 April 2008)
DSM Somos has nanotechnology breakthrough for RP
User Application Article By using stereolithography rapid prototyping from DSM Somos, a complete process from CAD drawing to fitted injection molds took just eight working days to make moulding tools. Brochure Available
News from DSM Somos (10 April 2008)
Responsive Engineering adds to machining service
The Responsive Engineering company has acquired a subcontract machining company, which will add to the firm's manufacturing services for a broad range of industries.
News from Subcon (10 April 2008)
16 French subcontractors exhibit at Subcon
Visitors to the French Pavilion at the UK's Subcon 2008 subcontracting exhibition will be able to meet representative from 16 leading French subcontractors.
News from Subcon ( 9 April 2008)
Danfoss variable frequency drives have more power
High power variable frequency drives by Danfoss Drives not only deliver high power performance, they facilitate ease-of-use by sharing a common platform with smaller drives from the same maker.
News from Danfoss Drives ( 9 April 2008)
Mate tool system raises CNC punch press precision
A guided tooling system designed by Mate Precision Tooling for all Strippit styles of punch presses is claimed to offer precision for achieving the highest piece part quality and maximum productivity. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 9 April 2008)
Vista device verifies machining centre cut threads
A thread verification unit by New Vista is carried in a machining centre's automatic tool changer magazine and is picked up and used automatically to check internal and external threads.
News from New Vista Corporation ( 9 April 2008)
CCE Multi-CAD translation supports CATIA V5 R18
Multi-CAD viewing, translation and productivity software by CCE can open R18 files and translate them to CATIA V4, Pro/ENGINEER, Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Parasolid, IGES and STEP.
News from CADCAM-E.COM (CCE) ( 9 April 2008)
Speciality Welds underwater training introduced
Speciality Welds' underwater welder training course, accredited through EAL/SEMTA Awards, is open to non-welders and welders and follows the IIW syllabus 570-01 for fillet welder - plate.
News from Speciality Welds ( 9 April 2008)
Neuhaus compact lifting equipment is light
A wide range of compact lifting equipment by J D Heuhaus is lightweight enough to provide portable material handling that complies with current safety and working practice regulations.
News from Neuhaus ( 9 April 2008)
Micromech 1-axis, positioning table is compact
A single axis positioning table integrates a linear bearing and precision ballscrew makes it compact and it outperforms conventional positioning tables, said Micromech.
News from Micromech ( 9 April 2008)
NKE deep groove ball bearings run quietly
A cost-effective range of single-row deep groove ball bearings is claimed by NKE Austria to excel with reduced running noise, longer relubrication intervals and a low starting torque.
News from NKE Austria ( 9 April 2008)
David Brown geared motors are 20% stronger
David Brown geared motors up to 110kW and a 20% increase in output have wider gear teeth and heavier and harder wearing bearings give high performance characteristics and instant availability.
News from David Brown Engineering ( 9 April 2008)
Turret Fluid and Air Directory published
A revised edition of the 'Fluid and Air Directory' by the Turret group details all fluid power components and systems with product and brand names, training and refurbishing establishments.
News from Turret Group ( 9 April 2008)
Datalogic scanning system gives good feedback
User Application Article Automotive transmissions supplier is using a Datalogic data scanning system on a production line because of its rugged construction, 3GL good read feedback system, and superior performance. Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning ( 9 April 2008)
Stahl fibre optic lines bridge longer distances
Intrinsically safe fiber optic communicationby R Stahl bridges middle distances in Profibus DP networks providing reliable Ex-signal transfer through 2km fibre optic lines or rings.
News from Stahl ( 9 April 2008)
Oxford handy device analyses metals, elements
A robust, hand-held X-ray fluorescence device by Oxford Instruments performs fast and accurate analysis of heavy elements, even when the sample contains light elements like aluminum and silicon.
News from Oxford Instruments ( 9 April 2008)
Fuchs metal cutting fluid meets HSE needs
Fuchs Lubricants (UK)'s metal cutting fluid offers optimum machining performance and surface finish and as it follows the latest UK HSE guidelines provides better machine tool cleanliness.
News from Fuchs Lubricants (UK) Plc ( 9 April 2008)
DMG shows precise vertical machining centres
DMG (UK) said that its precise vertical machining centres with linear motor powered axis drives offer excellent productivity, precision, contour precision and workpiece surface quality.
News from DMG (UK) ( 8 April 2008)
Mate CNC punch press slitting tools have long life
CNC punching tools designed by Mate for users of Trumpf CNC punch presses include a long life slitting tool and a catalogue describing a wide range of tooling for Trumpf presses. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 8 April 2008)
Brass wire rod continuously cast to near-net-shape
Rautomead's continuous casting machine produces copper to near-net-shape, eliminating some of the traditional intermediate process steps and reducing manufacturing costs.
News from Rautomead International ( 8 April 2008)
Element control software manages networks
An element control software platform by Proven Software Solutions is claimed to deliver a proven IP application framework for a broad range of network-based application systems.
News from Proven Software Solutions ( 8 April 2008)
Wolfson instructs on steel heat treatment
Wolfson Heat Treatment Centre's course provides a general appreciation of metallurgical and technological background to industrial heat treatment and examines the various processes.
News from Wolfson Heat Treatment Centre ( 8 April 2008)
Flextraction upgrades fume and dust extraction
User Application Article When a service products company moved its factory it called in Flextraction to help dismantle and re-install as well as upgrade existing fume and dust extraction systems.
News from Flextraction ( 8 April 2008)
Michell dew point meter has 250m cable
Now having an increased cable length of up to 250m, a dew point meter can be installed remotely to the electronics of the hygrometer, said Michell Instruments. Brochure Available
News from Michell Instruments ( 8 April 2008)
Laser Design automates high-speed 3D scanning
User Application Article Laser Design said that the installation of several laser scanners at production facilities on several continents shows an electrical systems manufacturer's confidence in scanning inspection systems.
News from Laser Design ( 8 April 2008)
Cropico instruments check temperature, resistance
A 48-page full colour brochure from Cropico features its latest range of precision resistance and temperature measurement instrumentation and includes information on relevant standards. Brochure Available
News from Cropico ( 8 April 2008)
Engel's injection moulder is largest by volume
Engel in Austria has claimed to have built the world's largest plastics injection moulding machine, which has shot weights up to 140kg and a platen locking force of 55MN.
News from Engel Austria ( 8 April 2008)
Lubrication calculator estimates energy savings
Dow Corning's on-line calculator is designed to help manufacturing plant managers estimate a factory's energy and emissions savings when carrying out and maintaining proper lubrication.
News from Dow Corning ( 8 April 2008)
How to build value into logistics outsourcing
Technical Background Article Linq Alliance's Gary Whittle shows how companies are building a wide range of services into the portfolio of supply chain processes, which can generate greater value across the entire supply chain.
News from LinQ Alliance ( 8 April 2008)
QuickSilver servo motor has only one cable
A QuickSilver servo motor only requires 4.5A, which means a single cable can be used for motor and encoder signals and the servo motor can be driven from a small controller.
News from QuickSilver Controls ( 8 April 2008)
FLIR thermal cameras have excellent ergonomics
Outstanding ease of use, value for money and excellent ergonomics feature FLIR thermal imaging cameras, which have as standard tiltable lens unit, visual camera, image fusion and touch screen. Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems ( 8 April 2008)
Megatech infrared thermal camera is accurate
A portable, infrared thermal imaging camera is claimed by Megatech to be highly accurate and lightweight and has a built-in laser pointer for associating a physical target with the image.
News from Megatech ( 8 April 2008)
Replace hand wrap with a Focus stretch wrapper
Technical Background Article Manufacturer of stretch wrapping machines, Focus Packaging, offers ten good reasons why packaging departments should replace hand wrapping of pallets with a stretch wrapping machine.
News from Focus Packaging ( 8 April 2008)
DMG redefines high-speed CNC multi-axis milling
DMG has configured a future-oriented and 'homogeneous' high speed metal cutting machine range for all workpiece dimensions, without any compromises during the machining process.
News from DMG (UK) ( 7 April 2008)
Sandvik increases steel rough turning rates
Latest metal turning insert grade by Sandvik Coromant offers high metal removal and increased cutting data in medium to roughing operations in stable conditions.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 7 April 2008)
Eclipse magnetic filtration device shortlisted
Claimed to be particularly effective with machine tool oils and coolants, a high-intensity magnetic filter by Eclipse Magnetics significantly improves filtration efficiency over conventional systems.
News from Eclipse Magnetics ( 7 April 2008)
Gefran modular AC inverters perform more
A range of modular AC inverters by Gefran UK have a wide choice of hardware and software options, a 32-bit microcontroller and will simplify installation and reduce application development time. Brochure Available
News from Gefran SIEI UK ( 7 April 2008)
Heason X-Y Positioning stage is neat and complete
A novel range of ready-to-run single-axis and X-Y positioning stages by Heason Technology are modular and offer reduced integration costs for a wide range of applications.
News from Heason Technology ( 7 April 2008)
Use compressors' generated heat to save costs
A significant amount of energy can be recovered from a compressor's heat generation and reused for process liquid pre-heating, process drying, or compressed air treatment, said Mechon.
News from Mechon ( 7 April 2008)
Radan estimation software integrates fabrication
Estimation software will enable a metal fabricator to integrate their activities from initial enquiry, through quotation and production, to final delivery and payment, said Radan Computational. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational ( 7 April 2008)
OGP video measuring microscope ensures quality
User Application Article Video measuring microscope is today proving to be instrumental in the quality-assured delivery of tubular shafts for prostate 'shaving' operations, said OGP UK.
News from OGP UK ( 7 April 2008)
Mate tools stamp numbers on sheet parts
A sequential numbering tool by Mate Precision Tooling stamps sequential serial numbers, dates and codes - up to six digits - on sheet metal parts produced in CNC punch presses. Brochure Available
News from Mate Precision Tooling ( 7 April 2008)
Harting Ethernet switch offers high availability
Harting's industrial Ethernet switches range is believed to be the first to offer ring redundancy to achieve high system availability, while simplifying network configuration and ease of operation.
News from Harting ( 7 April 2008)
Fastener fair scheduled for Hungary
A regional Fastener Fair in Budapest, Hungary is designed to put fastener and fixing companies in direct contact with distributors, manufacturers and end-users in eastern Europe.
News from Fastener Fair ( 7 April 2008)
Military approves Ensolv vapour degreasing
An alternative medium to trichloroethylene for vapour degreasing by Enviro Tech has been approved under strict criteria following performance testing by a leading US military aerospace manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe ( 7 April 2008)
Mikron improves drilling in hardened steels
The drilling of hardened materials is a real challenge for mould and die makers, said Mikron Tool, but a range of drills guarantee hole accuracy and process reliability.
News from Mikron Tool SA Agno ( 7 April 2008)
Serapid press tool clamps safety improved
Proximity sensors are now available to improve the safety in using three types of quick press tool change wedge clamp in a Serapid quick press tool change system.
News from Serapid ( 7 April 2008)
Engel all-electric injection moulder is compact
An all-electric plastics injection moulding machine by Engel offers maximum precision and maximum process safety owing to its highly integrated drive and control technology.
News from Engel Austria ( 7 April 2008)
Winco brass oil level sight glasses are leak-tight
Inch size brass oil level sight glasses by J W Winco are highly stable and scratch proof and are sealed with an O-ring on the periphery so leak tightness is therefore not affected by axial pressures.
News from Winco ( 7 April 2008)
ABB robotics transform metal fabrication sector
Steve Bartholomew of ABB Robotics explores the case for robotics in metal fabrication and how, by adopting sustainable practices, users can significantly transform productivity and efficiency. Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 7 April 2008)
RDP torque transducer suits test or production
For low volume testing in research or setting or checking torque values in production, a RDP torque transducer has a higher dynamic frequency response, which is essential in many applications. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics ( 7 April 2008)
Beamex CD-ROM introduces automated calibration
Beamex automated calibration system improves quality and efficiency of the calibration system through faster, smarter and more accurate management of all calibration assets and procedures. Brochure Available
News from Beamex ( 7 April 2008)
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