http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas000.html Fastems Divisions, Helvar news releases on Manufacturingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 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. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas133.html 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. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas132.html 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. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas131.html 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. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas130.html 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. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas129.html Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability. Tue, 19 Dec 2006 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas128.html 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. Mon, 22 May 2006 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas126.html 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. Wed, 12 Oct 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas125.html 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. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas123.html FMS for automated handling of machine pallets comprise modular mechanical elements and control/management software that are expandable to suit changing needs. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas124.html 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. Wed, 07 Sep 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas122.html Flexible, modular hwork handling systems have been developed to maximise production by transporting machine pallets to and from machine tool(s) efficiently and automatically. Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas121.html 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. Mon, 18 Jul 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas120.html 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. Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas119.html 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 Thu, 09 Dec 2004 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas118.html 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. Fri, 05 Nov 2004 08:00:00 UT Fastems Divisions, Helvar http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fas/fas117.html