Frech
The Production Centre Boundary Industrial Estate
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 7EL
UK
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Die casting machine company expands capacity
Die casting machine builder, Oskar Frech, has taken over the die casting business of Mueller Weingarten, extending machine capacity up to extends its capability up to 52,000kN (5,200 tonsf).
News from Manufacturingtalk, 16 November 2007
Die casting product quality ensured
All the diecasting machines at a foundry have 6-axis robotic part handling, and three have automatic on-line vision inspection, to provide the right casting 100% of the time.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 5 November 2007
Precision diecaster expands capacity
Having been impressed with the first Frech zinc alloy diecasting machine acquired, a Welsh precision diecasting plant had no hesitation to order a second, and the aftercare has been very good.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 11 April 2007
Fine structured Mg alloy parts diecast
Latest diecasting machines are able to produce a thin-walled, yet warp resistant magnesium alloy diecasting with a very high surface quality.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 30 January 2007
Automatic ladling raises diecasting output
As well making operator's work easier, automatic ladling contributes to the faster diecasting cycle times, increasing the throughput of metal to almost 60 shots/h.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 5 January 2007
High pressure ensures porosity-free diecastings
Indian diecaster has invested in two high pressure machines in order to ensure porous-free castings - aluminium and zinc components - of a consistent quality.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 23 October 2006
UK lock maker brings die-casting back 'in house'
UK lock-making company has taken the decision to bring back zinc die-casting 'in house' as it has a massive inventory of parts and wanted them in store for as little time as possible.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 July 2006
Diecaster increases aluminium shot capacity
Installation of a 640tonf (6000kN) cold chamber diecasting machine utilises advanced automatic die spraying and metal ladling systems and has robotic extraction and manipulation.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 18 August 2005
Real-time control brings flash-free casting
The real-time control capabilities applied to diecasting machines is helping a UK diecasting company to extend its expertise in manufacturing flash-free, net shape components.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 6 June 2005
Zinc diecaster guard retracts completely
Latest zinc diecasting machine has features that make life easier, such as guarding that retracts completely to allow die loading and maintenance, and a combined display screen and control desk.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 28 March 2005
Diecaster has casting parameter routine
Windows-based and very user-friendly, die-caster has the invaluable casting parameter routine that calculates cycle variables in response to data about the part to be produced.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 25 January 2005
Technical diecasting advances pay a 'green' bonus
Although efficiency and reliability are the first considerations for any diecaster investing in capital equipment, increasing legislation is moving the issue of environmental impact up the agenda.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 25 January 2005
Device automates diecasting handling
Castings that were previously removed manually and stacked to await clipping away from a diecastere are now mechanically placed on a cooling conveyor feeding a clipping press.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 January 2005
Automating die-casting goes beyond the machine
Automating die-casting to meet consistent high outputs does not stop at the machine: ingot-loading and using a robot on second-operation work have to be considered to raise productivity.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 January 2005
Die-casting subcontractor improves efficiency
Filling a gap in the range of locking force specifications for zinc diecasting machines has helped a subcontractor improve efficiency and machine utilisation and reduce deburring.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 24 January 2005
Real-time control boosts diecasting accuracy
The realtime control capabilities of a machine are helping a zinc diecaster meet the specifications of a job, for which consistency and dimensional accuracy are critical.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 January 2005
Diecasting die spraying need not be messy
With the growing complexity of large diecasting tools, die spraying can be messy, but the latest reciprocators and spray nozzles dor the job accurately and efficiently.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 January 2005
Hot chamber machines meet 'entry level' needs
Hot chamber machines that meet the basic requirements for 'entry level' diecasting have a very user-friendly control and feature easy-to-use Windows-based programming.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 January 2005
Diecasting quality pitfalls - how to avoid them
Poor surface condition is bad news for any diecaster - especially in zinc - Keith Higginbottom, consultant to Frech UK, identifies some of the pitfalls during the cycle.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 21 January 2005
Toolmaker invests deeper into diecasting capacity
Adding further to its diversification policy, a toolmaker has invested in more diecasting machine capacity, this time to enter the LM5 diecastings market.
News from Manufacturingtalk, 30 January 2004
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