Fastems Divisions, Helvar web site, latest news and contact details

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9850 Windisch Road
West Chester
45069
UK
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Listing of all 32 news releases from Fastems Divisions, Helvar:

Automated system stores, retrieves pallets

User application article Clitheroe Light Engineering invested in an automated Fastems system for storing and retrieving machine pallets, together with machines and a load/unload station which form a three-machine FMS.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (22 October 2007)

Pallet system allows unmanned machining

User application article A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (16 October 2007)

Modular pallet magazine automates machining

Latest version of a modular and flexible pallet magazine has a control system that offers an easy-to-learn and use graphical interface that guides and supports users.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (27 September 2007)

FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins

User application article Flexible manufacturing system, with 5-axis machining centre, machines 120 different skins that form the aft fuselage and empennage of three variants of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (11 September 2007)

Compact pallet handling system introduced

A compact machine tool pallet handling system is intended for users who wish to raise production from one or two existing or new machining centres.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 4 June 2007)

Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability

User application article Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (19 December 2006)

Machine tool work handling firm to grow in UK, USA

Fastems has announced new initiatives in 2006 to expand its operations in the UK and the USA and has appointed Steve Malone as UK sales manager, reporting to main board of directors, Finland.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (22 May 2006)

Handling system runs FMS at 98% efficiency

User application article Machining FMS has been running 24h/day, six days a week since 1997 and has produced thousands of components in small batches for over 90% of available hours.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (12 October 2005)

Containerised FMS automates machining centre

User application article A compact, containorised flexible workpiece pallet load/unload and racking system provided a quick and efficient way for an actuator maker to automated a machining centre.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (26 September 2005)

Modular 'open' FMS handling can be modified

FMS for automated handling of machine pallets comprise modular mechanical elements and control/management software that are expandable to suit changing needs.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (26 September 2005)

Retrofit robot produces unmanned turning centre

Retrofitting a robotic cell transforms practically any make of CNC turning machine into an unmanned production centre, resulting in increased production efficiency and reduced costs.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 7 September 2005)

Add on modular work handling automation

Flexible, modular hwork handling systems have been developed to maximise production by transporting machine pallets to and from machine tool(s) efficiently and automatically.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 9 August 2005)

Fastems appoints UK area sales manager

Fastems has appointed Stuart McCullagh area sales manager to provide support for customers in the Midlands, North of England and Scotland, freeing Robert Humphreys to further develop business.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (18 July 2005)

Boiler rules change results in FMS ousting TL

User application article Change in UK domestic boiler legislation led to a boiler manufacturer to replace a dedicated transfer line with a 'FMS', which is served by a highly flexible pallet handling system.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (13 January 2005)

Robot cells automate machine tool loading

Four robot cells designed to automate loading and unloading of virtually any type of machine tool and thereby maximising machine tool usage and minimising labour costs

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 9 December 2004)

FMS retrofit boosts machining centre output by 70%

User application article An automated pallet storage and retrieval system serving two horizontal machining centres will increase the productivity by 70% and will be the equivalent of 3.4 machines, says the user.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar ( 5 November 2004)

Flexibility is the keynote in pallet handling

Automatic pallet handling systems that fit a wide variety and mix of machine tools was presented at METAV along with robotic production and deburring cells and the latest control system software.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (24 June 2004)

FMS installed as machining operation moves

User application article The entire machine shop operation of Westinghouse Brakes (UK), Chippenham, has been transferred to Precimax in nearby Corsham, and the company has purchased a Heller flexible manufacturing system too

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (16 February 2004)

Medium duty stacker crane added to pallet handling

A completely revised MD stacker crane series for handling machine tool pallets in flexible cell systems includes medium-duty models for handling loads up to 2500kg.

News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (31 October 2003)

Robot cell eliminates manual deburring chore

Robotic deburring cell eliminates dusty and noisy working conditions and repetitive movements in unpleasant positions associated with manual deburring, which also often resulted in poor work.