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Subcontractor doubles prismatic machining capacity
At the start of 2007, RE Thompson, a contract machinist serving the aerospace and defence sectors, was running all of its manually operated, twin-pallet (2APC) machining centres around the clock.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 11 September 2008
Automated system stores, retrieves pallets
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 Manufacturingtalk, 22 October 2007
Pallet system allows unmanned machining
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 27 September 2007
FMS machines carbon fibre aircraft skins
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 4 June 2007
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 22 May 2006
Handling system runs FMS at 98% efficiency
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 Manufacturingtalk, 12 October 2005
Containerised FMS automates machining centre
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 18 July 2005
Boiler rules change results in FMS ousting TL
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 9 December 2004
FMS retrofit boosts machining centre output by 70%
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 24 June 2004
FMS installed as machining operation moves
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 Manufacturingtalk, 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 Manufacturingtalk, 31 October 2003
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