News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 27 April
to Saturday 3 May 2008
Vollmer universal machine grinds PCD tooling
Vollmer has introduced a universal tool and cutter grinder that combines eroding, relief grinding, and polishing of PCD tooling using six-axis cutter path interpolation.
News from Vollmer UK ( 2 May 2008)
CMZ CNC turning centres are fast and accurate
CMZ's TB range of turning centres features an extremely rigid cast iron frame fitted with linear guide-ways, allowing accelerations of up to 1G and rapid traverse speeds of 30m/min.
News from CMZ UK ( 2 May 2008)
Laser sintering produces tooling inserts
Among plastics and metals powders introduced by EOS for laser sintering, a martensite-hardening steel of high strength and toughness can be used to produce heavy-duty tooling inserts.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems ( 2 May 2008)
Extra insert rigidity enables rampdown milling
Iscar has changed the geometry of its T290 tangential inserts to increase rigidity, clamp more inserts peripherally on a milling tool body and raise metal removal rates.
News from Iscar Tools ( 2 May 2008)
Combilift four-way truck speeds machinery loading
User Application Article A supplier of PVC, glass and aluminium machinery has quickened the loading and handling of large pieces of machinery by rusing a Combilift four-way truck, which move awkward loads sideways.
News from Combilift Ltd ( 2 May 2008)
Workholding vices have large grip capacity
Kitagawa Europe introduced its MC range of workholding power vices (vises) that give high strength, dependable workpiece clamping and with a large grip capacity. Brochure Available
News from Kitagawa Europe ( 2 May 2008)
Water jet cutter pre-drills carbon composites
User Application Article Carbon fibres and composites had proven difficult to waterjet cut owing to delaminating when piercing, but Bystronic's ByJet Pro compensates for this by pre-drilling the material.
News from Bystronic UK ( 2 May 2008)
Insertion press has tool changing system
The Haeger 824 OneTouch-3 insertion press shown by Shear-Form at MACH 2008 recently has a four-station automatic tool changing system that performs a 3s automatic tool change.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools ( 2 May 2008)
Yamazaki Mazak nets GBP 1.75 million at MACH
At last week's UK MACH 2008 Machine tool exhibition, machine tool builder Yamazaki Mazak recorded orders worth GBP 1.75 million and had taken over 500 enquiries from visitors. Brochure Available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 2 May 2008)
Linear encoders improve machine tool accuracy
Technical Background Article Heidenhain has said that machine tools not fitted with linear encoders for positioning may not be accurate enough for the increasingly high performance demands made upon them. Brochure Available
News from Heidenhain (GB) ( 2 May 2008)
Extra large CNC lathes offer precise turning
Though not on show at MACH 2008, XYZ Machine Tools' 'extra large' and robustly built XL CNC lathes with up to 12m centre distance offer excellent overall precision performance. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 2 May 2008)
Insert thread tool has rigid locking for accuracy
Sandvik Cormant's CoroThread 266 insert threading tool has an insert locking interface that keeps the insert rigid and maintains the correct threading profile.
News from Sandvik Coromant UK ( 2 May 2008)
Heat shrinking holders clamp tools firmly
Gewefa UK introduced the latest Rineck shrink clamp toolholder units for milling applications such as deep pocketing or where very high gripping forces are required.
News from Gewefa UK ( 2 May 2008)
Sheet metal CAD/CAM raises productivity further
Radan Computational's Radan 8.5 sheet metal working CAD/CAM software has a new user interface to maximise material utilisation and reduce cycle times. Brochure Available
News from Radan Computational ( 2 May 2008)
CNC lathe sold at MACH 2008 on first day
Leader CNC reported that Jaycee Engineering of Brownhills, Walsall, UK, bought a DMC CNC lathe on day one of the UK's MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition.
News from Leader CNC ( 2 May 2008)
Turning centre sold at MACH 2008 day one
Three new CNC turning centres shown at MACH 2008 marked the name change of a UK machine tool distributor, now subsidiary company, to Miyano UK from Macro CNC.
News from Miyano UK ( 2 May 2008)
Cooljet torch automates oxy-fuel gas cutting
Esab Cutting Systems has introduced a conversion package allowing oxy-fuel gas cutting machine users to convert to Esab's Cooljet torch to raise productivity. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems ( 2 May 2008)
ERP software avoids duplication
User Application Article ERP software automatically develops documentation, from quotation to order right through to delivery note and invoice, and avoids an older system's duplication said a tooling manufacturer.
News from Seiki Systems ( 2 May 2008)
Electric tube bender changes tools automatically
All-electric CNC tube bending machine can deliver virtually instant, software-controlled multi-stack tooling changeover between batches up to 150mm diameter tube.
News from Unison ( 2 May 2008)
MACH 2008 records 21% visitors increase
Compared with the last MACH event in 2006, the UK's MTA said that the MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition welcomed 21% more visitors and one exhibitor took orders for GBP 10 million.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association ( 2 May 2008)
MCE to support Fanuc GE CNC in Scotland
A most rapid and cost-effective repair service for Fanuc CNC products in Scotland will be provided by MCE (Machine Control Engineers) under a new agreement with Fanuc GE CNC UK. Brochure Available
News from Fanuc GE CNC UK ( 2 May 2008)
Heavy duty 5-axis machining centre introduced
Ward HiTech has introduced the Famup 5-axis machining centre with linear motor drives for the machining of long workpieces or short ones in a 'pendulum' operation.
News from Ward Hi-Tech ( 1 May 2008)
High speed press stamps small, complex parts
Bruderer has introduced its BSTA 200 200kN high-speed press for stamping out small and complex parts at speeds of up to 2000 strokes/min.
News from Bruderer UK ( 1 May 2008)
Indexable insert drills make large holes
The AMEC Revolution Drill and AMEC Core Drill are adjustable indexable carbide drills, for machining large diameter holes with excellent productivity at a competitive cost per hole.
News from Allied Maxcut Engineering Co ( 1 May 2008)
CNC grinder does circular saws in one set-up
Vollmer's CL 200 CNC grinding machine completely processes carbide-tipped circular saw blades in one set-up, including hook and clearance surfaces, as well as hollow face teeth.
News from Vollmer UK ( 1 May 2008)
Mobile unit filters metals hot fume extraction
BGIA European Standard 200520840/1140 approved mobile cartridge filter for industrial fume extraction particularly suits fume extraction from thermal processing of metals said Flextraction.
News from Flextraction ( 1 May 2008)
Jyoti CNC lathes take heavy, stable, cuts
Jyoti slant-bed DX Series CNC lathes from Fortron use high grade close grain cast iron structures for stability and minimal distortion, enabling heavy cuts for improved productivity.
News from Fortron UK ( 1 May 2008)
Magnetic filter extracts metal cutting fines
User Application Article UK toolmaker was seeking a highly effective magnetic filtering system that also offered environmental benefits, which it found through using an Eclipse Magnetics Filtramag system.
News from Eclipse Magnetics ( 1 May 2008)
Powerful CNC lathes machine 'difficult' alloys
CMZ said that its powerful TL CNC lathes have a box-section guide design for maximum rigidity and accuracy, which makes they are ideal for machining difficult aerospace alloys.
News from CMZ UK ( 1 May 2008)
Laser tube cutting done in a single cycle
An Adige automated laser tube cutting system can machine in one cycle virtually any shape, however complex, on the end of a tube or at any point along its length.
News from BLM-Group UK ( 1 May 2008)
MACH 2008 machine tool orders flow in for XYZ
Last week at MACH 2008, XYZ Machine Tools took orders for 19 machine tools valued in excess of GBP 0.5 million and added on another GBP 0.5 million-plus this week. Brochure Available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 1 May 2008)
Horizontal machining centres are customisable
Heller's H series of horizontal machining centres are highly modifiable, robust and accurate machines designed to provide the user with the ideal machine capability from a standard range. Brochure Available
News from Heller Machine Tools ( 1 May 2008)
Chucking lathes can perform collet-precision work
Hardinge's Workholding Division has introduced said that its Collet Adaptation Chucks adapt any lathe spindle to accept a wide variety of collets.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools ( 1 May 2008)
Evaporative coolers reduce factory temperature
User Application Article Seeley International reported that six Breezair evaporative coolers have reduced uncomfortable air temperatures in a construction equipment builder's gearbox plant by 10 deg C.
News from Seeley International (Europe) ( 1 May 2008)
Resin transfer system moulds carbon composite
User Application Article Araldite resin transfer moulding system is being used by Fischer Composite Technology to produce stylish carbon composite side blade on Audi's latest high performance sports car.
News from Huntsman Advanced Materials ( 1 May 2008)
Check respiratory protective equipment
Arco is recommending that manufacturers check respiratory protective equipment in Breathe Easy Week as 31% of employers have said that their employees could be exposed.
News from Arco ( 1 May 2008)
Manufacturing visualisation and control released
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has launched its Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY 7.5 visualisation and control software that provides solid and reliable data foundation for manufacturing. Brochure Available
News from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms UK ( 1 May 2008)
Sensor detects pump cavitation and stoppages
IFM Electronic's has developed a pump diagnostic pressure sensor that continuously monitors and detects cavitation, trapped air and blockages. Brochure Available
News from IFM Electronic ( 1 May 2008)
Press tool manufacturer adds on Correa CNC miller
Clifton Precision Tools, manufacturer of press tools and machining specialist, has placed an order for another, new Correa FP40 CNC milling machine.
News from Clifton Precision Tools ( 1 May 2008)
Piezo ceramic micro linear slide reaches 2000mm/s
Physik Instrumente has announced that its P-653 piezo motor linear slide is significantly smaller than other miniature linear stages and has reached 200mm/s (8in/s). Brochure Available
News from PI (Physik Instrumente) ( 1 May 2008)
Compact robot has high speed, high payload
TM Robotics said that the Toshiba compact robot, offering high speed and high payload, will find uses in packaging, electronics and laboratory industries. Brochure Available
News from TM Robotics (Europe) ( 1 May 2008)
Italian domestic machine tool demand rises
The Italian machine tool and production association, UCIMU, said that domestic machine tool orders rose by 6.2% during the first quarter of 2008, compared with Q1 in 2007.
News from UCIMU (30 April 2008)
Knurled knobs give comfort to workholding
Fixtureworks is now offering Kippo Novo-Grip knurled knobs to give operators comfort and secure holding for a wide use of workholding and other applications.
News from Fixtureworks (30 April 2008)
Aerotech motion systems described for automation
Motion systems for automatic laser working, medical and life sciences manufacturing systems are described in Aerotech's Automation Solutions brochure, also available in German. Brochure Available
News from Aerotech (30 April 2008)
PLM provider also offers product quality planning
Aras provides a suite of software for enterprise PLM, new product development and advanced product quality planning enabling users to collaborate and innovate more effectively.
News from Aras Corp (30 April 2008)
Milling CAM programs laser micro-machining
User Application Article Delcam reported that Oxford Lasers is using PowerMill CAM to program 3D laser micro-milling processes, the Z-axis being the laser system lens vertical movement. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (30 April 2008)
Rubber selection guide CD has comparison chart
Rubber Industries has produced a Rubber Selection Guide CD that categorizes polymer performance characteristics, include fluid and temperature resistance and cost.
News from Rubber Industries (30 April 2008)
Mecof integrated into Dorries Scharmann
A-TEC Industries has integrated the activities of its Italian machine tool builder, Mecof, with machine tool builder Dorries Scharmann; A-TEC acquired the German company in 2007.
News from DS Technology (UK) (30 April 2008)
Steel continues to be preferred for cars
Used in 99% of all cars produced during 1997, steel will continue to be the preferred body structure material and advanced high strength steels is cost-effective in reducing car weights.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (30 April 2008)
Quality data collection also reports centrally
User Application Article International beverage packaging and recycling plant is to use Lighthouse Systems' Shopfloor-Online will be used for all quality data collection at the plant level and provide centralised reporting.
News from Lighthouse Systems (30 April 2008)
Torque sensor monitors, analyses drive trains
Datum Electronics torque sensor monitors, analyses, and helps understand how noise, vibration and harshness affects all types of drive train systems.
News from Datum Electronics (30 April 2008)
Secure Web-service connects suppliers to machines
An affordable Internat service from MAC Solutions allows machine suppliers and automation integrators to remotely diagnose installations using secure Broadband and wireless connections.
News from MAC Solutions (UK) (30 April 2008)
Metal finishing firm gains ISO TS 16949
UK-based metal finishing company, Profin Protective Finishing, said it has beaten its competitors in gaining the only worldwide automotive recognised quality standard ISO TS 16949 accreditation.
News from Profin Potective Finishing (30 April 2008)
Linx scribing lasers improve code marking
A range of Scribing Lasers from Linx Printing Technologies is designed to offer superior results and simplicity in laser coding.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (30 April 2008)
Carbide milling tooling range to be extended
WNT showed examples of solid carbide milling cutters, including an interchangeable head system, drills, parting, grooving and boring tools at MACH 2008. Brochure Available
News from WNT (UK) (30 April 2008)
Bar turning centres unloaded by robot arm
Biglia 14-axis CNC production lathes machine complex components from bar up to 65mm diameter in one 'hit' and a CNC unloading arm removes finished parts from either spindle.
News from Whitehouse Machine Tools (30 April 2008)
Smallest servo motor controller gets CAN option
QuickSilver Controls has added to its smallest most cost effective servo motor controller a CAN option, which can be configured for peer-to-peer, master or slave.
News from QuickSilver Controls (29 April 2008)
MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA welding power introduced
For serving the MIG/MAG/TIG/MMA welding processes, Wilkinson Star has introduced a compact, inverter based power source models rated at 300A.
News from Wilkinson Star (29 April 2008)
5-axis vertical machining centre has large Z-axis
Five-axis vertical machining centre from YMT technologies has an extended Z-axis and a swarf system that ensures removal of swarf without manual intervention.
News from YMT Technologies (29 April 2008)
Blow off valve protects acetylene regulators
Witt Gas has developed an acetylene blow-off valve to protect manifold pressure regulators from damage due to excess pressure by venting the gas.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (29 April 2008)
Waterjet systems UK distribution announced
UK supplier of cutting and profiling equipment, Kerf Developments, is introducing the high quality WARDjet waterjet cutting machines and equipment.
News from Kerf Developments (29 April 2008)
Quality monitor gives realtime SPC feedback
NWA Quality Monitor from Adept Scientific enables a factory to standardise workflow procedures, automate data collection, and provide real-time SPC feedback throughout an operation. Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific (29 April 2008)
Cut flat parts extracted/stacked automatically
For manufacturers producing gaskets or similar die-cut nested parts, Spartanics Finestac nested part finisher automates the extraction and stacking of finished parts.
News from Spartanics (29 April 2008)
Stadco to electro-coat taxi chassis frames
User Application Article Stadco will apply black electro-coat paint to the chassis frames of the latest generation iconic London Taxi with volumes expected to reach an indicative volume of 3,000 units for 2008.
News from Stadco (29 April 2008)
Catalogue details wiring products, enclosures
For the UK, Spelsberg els has issued a product catalogue full of innovative wiring products and accessories, including a wide range of GRP polycarbonate, polystyrene and aluminium enclosures. Brochure Available
News from Spelsberg els UK (29 April 2008)
Latest cost management software previewed
The aPriori company has previewed its aPriori v6.0 product cost management platform includes expanded capabilities including the support for additional 3D CAD systems and industry standards.
News from aPriori (29 April 2008)
Do not copy our multihead weighers - Ishida
Multihead weigher manufacturer Ishida has filed an injunction with the Regional Court of Dusseldorf, Germany, against a number of Chinese exhibitors.
News from Ishida Europe (29 April 2008)
Laser system welds tubes and profiles
Rofin-Baasel exhibited its tube profile welding system at TUBE 2008: the system uses integrated sensor technology, which detects the weld gap and facilitates seam tracking. Brochure Available
News from Rofin-Baasel UK (29 April 2008)
Colour sensor claimed as fastest, most accurate
EMX Industries has introduced its ColorMax P version of colour sensor, claimed to be the highest resolution and fastest RGB colour sensor on the market to speed up production lines. Brochure Available
News from EMX Industries (29 April 2008)
Wire EDM machine gains award
During last week's UK MACH 2008 machine tool show, AgieCharmille's Cut 20 wire EDM won the top prize for the 'Best Physico-Chemical Machine Tool' at the MWP Awards.
News from Agie Charmilles (29 April 2008)
Compact laser line scanner is economical
Wenzel UK said that its 'Scan and Go' compact laser line scanner is a very economical way to scan and process work piece data for reverse engineering or comparison with nominal CAD files.
News from Wenzel UK (29 April 2008)
Robot energy chain suits cramped conditions
Igus' 'Triflex RS' energy chain can be mounted directly to all standard fastening holes in most robots for operating in restricted access, avoiding bending or tearing of the energy chain. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (28 April 2008)
Wizard reduces servo motor wiring costs
Using a motor integration Wizard, Inmoco's range of SMLC servo controllers are being more readily and quickly wired to other makes of servo motors. Brochure Available
News from Inmoco (28 April 2008)
Melt flow index testers test resin
User Application Article The Tinius Olsen MP600 melt Flow Index tester measures pre-process raw material variations or highlights post-production problems, ensuring quick detection and rectification of problems. Brochure Available
News from Tinius Olsen (28 April 2008)
Chick foundation plates simplify workholding
For repeated machine tool set-ups and fixturing applications, Chick workholding Foundation Plates quickly and accurately locating a wide variety of workholding or fixturing equipment. Brochure Available
News from 1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories) (28 April 2008)
Free machinery noise emissions forum scheduled
Surface preparation equipment manufacturer, Wheelabrator Group, has scheduled a forum on May 21, 2008, to discuss understanding of current UK legislation on noise emissions in the work place. Brochure Available
News from Wheelabrator Group (28 April 2008)
Plain bearings do not need oil or grease
The iglidur plain bearings from igus are tribologically optimised so that they run without any oil or grease, therefore no contaminants escape into the environment. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (28 April 2008)
Ductless fume hood protects operators
Air Science USA has introduced its ductless fume hood with advanced activated carbon filtration techniques, which protects operators from harmful powders and chemical vapours.
News from Air Science USA (28 April 2008)
Universal 3D metrology software deal signed
Hexagon Metrology SAS and InnovMetric Software have signed a partnership deal under which Hexagon will distribute PolyWorks universal 3D metrology software.
News from Hexagon Metrology (28 April 2008)
Mechanised plasma-arc cutting simplified
Hypertherm has integrated its plasma-arc cutting torch height control, or its CNC with torch height control, to produce an easily installed 'entry level' mechanised plasma-arc cutting system.
News from Hypertherm (28 April 2008)
Analyse machinery lubrication on-site
A portable spectrometer from A2 Technologies analyses the lubrication media of turbine generators, diesel engines, compressors, gearboxes and hydraulic systems on-site. Brochure Available
News from A2 Technologies (28 April 2008)
Capacitor maker gains Queen's Award
In recognition of Syfer Technology's FlexiCap capacitor termination technology, the company was recently award the UK's prestigious 2008 Queen's Award for Enterprise.
News from Syfer Technology (28 April 2008)
Mahr releases optical surface measurement system
Mahr Federal said that its MarSurf WS 1 surface measurement device uses white-light interferometry to provide fast, high precision, non-contact measurement of surface texture.
News from Mahr Federal (28 April 2008)
Metrology company gains technology awards
During the recent MACH 2008 exhibition, Renishaw gained two awards for product excellence at Metalworking Production magaine's MWP Awards Dinner held in Birmingham, UK. Brochure Available
News from Renishaw (28 April 2008)
Centre lathes equipped with advanced DROs
User Application Article UK school, in having its 30-year-old Colchester lathes rebuilt specified Heidenhain menu-driven, 780 digital read-out units, which have comprehensive tool tables.
News from Halifax Numerical Controls Ltd (HNC) (28 April 2008)
Fat-conscious on-line viscometer checks chocolate
On-line viscometers from Hydramotion are helping to ensure that the chocolate cooled in a controlled way in order to promote the formation of small, stable fat crystals. Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (28 April 2008)
Power source serves automatic TIG welding
At MACH 2008, Wilkinson Star launched its Sound TIG AC/DC 4560/T inverter based synergic pulsed robot power source for use in automated TIG welding.
News from Wilkinson Star (28 April 2008)
Vertical machining centre is more precise
For precise machining of larger components, YMT Technologies has introduced a powerful vertical machining centre, which has its spindle within a symmetrical headstock that avoids thermal deformation.
News from YMT Technologies (28 April 2008)
Low cost CNC inspection costs under GBP 6000
R14 CNC profile projector featuring the latest touch screen controller and accuracy to 5 micron resolution is offered by Baty International in the UK for under GBP 6000.
News from Baty International (28 April 2008)
Height gauge accuracy supported by air bearings
Eley metrology has introduced its Vertex 800 height gauge with non-contact drive supported by air bearings to eliminate cyclic error and lower the contact pressure of the probe.
News from Eley Metrology (28 April 2008)
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