http://www.cnccncmachines.com en-us http://www.cnccncmachines.com N/A info@sgdnetworks.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:45:04 -0500 20 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7039/1/Safety-applications-in-Sinumerik/Safety-applications-in-Sinumerik.html WAGO Profisafe modules integrate safety-related sensors and actuators into Sinumerik-840-D Powerline or Solutionline via Profibus. The 757-662 input module, with eight secure inputs, and the 753-667 I/O module, with four inputs and outputs, can be configured for optimal adaptation in the field. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6987/1/Bondhus-Expands-Line-of-GoldSilver-Tools/Bondhus-Expands-Line-of-GoldSilver-Tools.html Bondhus Corporation has added to its' extensive line of gold and BriteGuard(TM) (silver) plated tools. A full range of inch, metric and star tools is now available in a real 14K gold plated finish, or Bondhus' exclusive BriteGuard(TM) (silver) plated finish info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6904/1/First-Cut-gives-you-prototype-aluminum-CNC-parts-in-a-day/First-Cut-gives-you-prototype-aluminum-CNC-parts-in-a-day.html The perceptive Stacy Sullivan over at Proto Labs came across my old blog talking about their First Cut prototyping CNC division. In that blog I noted that quick-turn prototype CNC parts in aluminum would be coming any day now. Stacy tells me that day happened last year. Stacy writes: info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6891/1/Jaw-holds-multiple-parts/Jaw-holds-multiple-parts.html The Hydra 5-stc vise jaw from Hydramax Technologies, Portland, holds up to 20 parts in a double vise and fits into a Chick vise without modification to the vise. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6844/1/Gear-shaping-tool/Gear-shaping-tool.html Ronson Gears has purchased a Fellows FS630-200 CNC Hydrostroke Internal Gear Shaper, said to bring a new level of internal gear cutting to Australia. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6733/1/Ronson-Gears-releases-new-gear-shapers/Ronson-Gears-releases-new-gear-shapers.html Ronson Gears has released the Fellows FS630-200 CNC Hydrostroke Internal Gear Shaper. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6575/1/Adapting-to-lower-batches/Adapting-to-lower-batches.html With customers wanting smaller batches, precision turned part specialist Qualiturn has cut setup times to keep prices down. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6507/1/Doosan-DCM-for-Large-Parts-with-Complex-Geometries/Doosan-DCM-for-Large-Parts-with-Complex-Geometries.html Doosan's family of DCM bridge mills combines machining-center technology for complex geometries, power for rapid feeds and heavy cuts, and the precision and rigidity for mirror finishes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6370/1/Materialise-Adds-Accura-Xtreme-to-Stereolithography-Material-Portfolio-for-Tough-and-Durable-Components/Materialise-Adds-Accura-Xtreme-to-Stereolithography-Material-Portfolio-for-Tough-and-Durable-Compo.html Europe's leading rapid prototyping and manufacturing service bureau, Materialise, have announced the launch of the durable Accura® Xtreme Plastic on their stereolithography machines. The outstanding toughness and durability of the material offers Materialise the opportunity to deliver a new type of high-quality form, fit and function prototypes in stereolithography. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6167/1/Parts-washers-handle-large-parts/Parts-washers-handle-large-parts.html Almco Inc. introduced a new rotary part washer that features a 6-ft. turntable designed to accommodate 2,500 lbs. of large metal parts or batches of smaller parts for cleaning. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6158/1/Adjustable-Pitch-And-Side-Thrust-Enhance-Smooth-Movement-In-Linear-Positioning-Drive/Adjustable-Pitch-And-Side-Thrust-Enhance-Smooth-Movement-In-Linear-Positioning-Drive.html Aston, PA - Amacoil/Uhing model RS linear drives are now available with five linear pitch settings and adjustable axial thrust. This permits varying pitch/thrust combinations until optimum settings are achieved.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5987/1/Parts-catcher-loads-up-lights-out-production/Parts-catcher-loads-up-lights-out-production.html Probably the simplest and most common automated machining system is the combination of a barfeeder, turning machine and some sort of part-catching receptacle – usually a bucket, basket or box. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5986/1/Automation-is-not-just-about-robots/Automation-is-not-just-about-robots.html When a machine shop operator hears the word “automation,” he usually thinks of machines and devices such as bar feeders, pallet changes and robot arms that can reduce the human effort needed to move material and parts around the shop. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5883/1/-Rotor-Bike-Agilis-XC2-Crankset--225/Rotor-Bike-Agilis-XC2-Crankset--225.html Rotor follows a different path with its new Ágilis XC2 mountain bike crankset but the result is a capable performer nonetheless. Rather than the currently popular carbon fibre or hollow-forged aluminium construction, Rotor uses new-but-old CNC-machined billet for both the aluminium arms and spider. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5867/1/Nitrofreeze-Cryogenic-Deburring-Service-Expands/Nitrofreeze-Cryogenic-Deburring-Service-Expands.html The Cryogenic Institute of New England, Inc. is pleased to announce expanded capabilities for the removal of machine burrs from complex machined parts.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5822/1/KCNC-CB1-Brake-Calipers/KCNC-CB1-Brake-Calipers.html KCNC has been producing high quality bicycle components for the past decade, and its founders are driven by a desire to produce the world's best CNC'd parts, something that's very clear from these startlingly light and exquisitely machined brake calipers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5761/1/Automatic-Monitoring-And-Adjustment-System-Matches-Coolant-Pressure-To-Tool-Needs/-Automatic-Monitoring-And-Adjustment-System-Matches-Coolant-Pressure-To-Tool-Needs.html Die/mold shops constantly try to maintain a balance between cutting tool life, heat generation and cutting speeds. Recently, one die/mold shop required its Okuma MB-56V VMC to be set up with a high speed coolant interface with variable coolant pressure. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5733/1/New-Argotech-PA-4-Process-Monitoring-System-from-IBAG-North-America/New-Argotech-PA-4-Process-Monitoring-System-from-IBAG-North-America.html  The Argotech PA-4 process analyzer provides continuous monitoring of repeating machine processes in real time through pre-positioned sensors on the machine, according to IBAG North America, the exclusive sales and service representative in North America for Argotech Gmbh. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5716/1/Happy-anniversary-PLC/Happy-anniversary-PLC.html No detailed account of the programmable logic controller’s (PLC) origins is known to exist, and most PLC textbook introductions are inaccurate. This article, based on published references and personal recollections, is written to set the record straight. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5710/1/Custom-Heated-Machine-Parts/Custom-Heated-Machine-Parts.html  Durex Industries offers heated machine parts in aluminum and bronze, custom designed for OEM applications. These heated parts can eliminate the need for separate heaters to be mounted on or in previously unheated machine components.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5661/1/On-Machine-Verification-to-improve-quality-of-parts/On-Machine-Verification-to-improve-quality-of-parts.html DELCAM has released a free guide to using the On-Machine Verification (OMV) feature of its PowerINSPECT software. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5629/1/Replacing-Collet-Pads-Is-Faster-Than-Replacing-The-Solid-Collet/Replacing-Collet-Pads-Is-Faster-Than-Replacing-The-Solid-Collet.html  Master collets and pads can save time and money. Hardinge, the inventor of the S-pad concept, has a dedicated S-pad manufacturing cell enabling them to maintain stock availability on more than 1000 styles and sizes of pads.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5598/1/Rockin--Rollin-With-Rotary-Broaching/Rockin--Rollin-With-Rotary-Broaching.html Rotary broaching is an easy and economical way to accurately machine polygon forms into the inside diameter or outside diameter of parts. With rotary broaching, shops can increase profits by machining complex shapes on standard CNC lathes or mills, manual machines or screw machines without having a secondary operation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5558/1/Turned-parts-completely-machined-at-high-speed/Turned-parts-completely-machined-at-high.html Turned parts specialist has modified Tornos MS7 lathes with automatic bar feeders for high volume production with rotary transfer machines available to finish components at high speed. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5524/1/Large-HMC-selected-for-fast-cycle-times-torque/Large-HMC-selected-for-fast-cycle-times-torque.html For machining large parts of up to 1m size, a horizontal machining centre was chosen for its large capacity, high torque, fast cycle times, easy and quick set up and reliability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5459/1/Measuring-probes-set-tools-measure-parts/Measuring-probes-set-tools-measure-parts.html CNC machine tool manually operated measuring probes will be introduced for tool length setting, datuming and component measurement at MACH 2008. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5402/1/Misumi-Expands-Its-Line-Of-Hexagonal-Posts-For-Fastening-Standoff/Misumi-Expands-Its-Line-Of-Hexagonal-Posts-For-Fastening-Standoff.html Misumi USA, Inc. announces a major expansion in its popular lines of RoHS compliant hexagonal posts, used for mechanical fastening, standoff and general assembly of small devices and finished products, especially in electronics and general machine building. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5154/1/Steel-plant-sample-preparation-automated/Steel-plant-sample-preparation-automated.html An enclosed cell with CNC machine tools, pick and place robots, conveyors, and laser component recognition and measurement systems automated steel plant sample preparation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5114/1/New-Diesel-Generator-Compressor-Combines-Two-Products-into-One-Space-Saving-Unit/New-Diesel-Generator-Compressor-Combines-Two-Products-into-One-Space-Saving-Unit.html Service vehicles and race car trailer owners who want to conserve valuable space have to look no further than Next Generation Power.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5046/1/-USE-Exposure-Maxx-Light--300/-USE-Exposure-Maxx-Light--300.html USE's Exposure Maxx is a simple, light, self-contained unit potentially ideal for racers that boasts decent distance punch and run-time for its size. The beam is a bit tightly focused for technical trail use and the ‘ride’ setting is too weak. It really needs a less temperamental, secure and carbon-safe mount. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5011/1/Linear-drives-cut-auto-cycle-time/Linear-drives-cut-auto-cycle-time.html Small precision component specialist Tenable Screw Co has recently installed four Citizen R07 Type VI CNC sliding head autos with linear drive technology. This is allowing the fast machining of small components from bar stock and complements existing coil fed machines – particularly when the coil stock is no longer readily available. On one automotive component the cycle time was cut by 14 seconds. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4989/1/New-Patent-Pending-Rota-RackTM-Parts-Accumulator-to-be-Exhibited-by-Royal-Products-at-IMTS08/New-Patent-Pending-Rota-RackTM-Parts-Accumulator-to-be-Exhibited-by-Royal-Products-at-IMTS08.html Royal Products, booth W-2124, will be exhibiting their new Rota-Rack(TM) Parts Accumulator at IMTS. The Royal Rota-Rack(TM) is a lean, cost-effective device that enables any bar-fed CNC lathe to run unattended for extended periods of time. The unit indexes each time a finished part exits the machine, safely collecting and protecting finished workpieces. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4967/1/Multiple-machining-of-less-complex-turned-parts/Multiple-machining-of-less-complex-turned-parts.html Tornos' MultiSigma 8x24 machines multiple parts of average complexity with the 'complete solution' including palletising and manipulation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4966/1/Lights-outquot-machining-is-secret-to-Acros-Engineering-success/Lights-outquot-machining-is-secret-to-Acros-Engineering-success.html "This has been our key to competing with the likes of China," said Fred Pain, General Manager. "Unmanned machines enable us to remove the labour content from the component cost and leaves us pretty much on par with Far East manufacturing prices. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4957/1/Sliding-head-CNC-automatic-solves-problems/Sliding-head-CNC-automatic-solves-problems.html An Irish subcontractor's CAM automatic lathes could not cope with large batches that needed complex secondary milling and drilling operations so it bought a Tornos Deco 2000. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4943/1/Quick-change-tooling-made-for-automatics/Quick-change-tooling-made-for-automatics.html Quick change, pre-settable tooling is designed for bar-fed automatic lathes; it delivers a reduction in machine downtime and optimises the capabilities of the machine tool. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4930/1/Horizontal-CNC-Lathe-suits-small-parts-machining/Horizontal-CNC-Lathe-suits-small-parts-machining.html Featuring 4-spindle technology and load-while-machining functionality, Model MT4-85 provides seamless cycling of work from loading zone to machining zone and back again. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4929/1/CNC-Turning-Center-incorporates-overhead-part-unloader/CNC-Turning-Center-incorporates-overhead-part-unloader.html Solon, Ohio...Bardons & Oliver, manufacturer of standard and custom lathes and turning machines for over 110 years, will exhibit a new 4-axis CNC turning center with a 6.500" through-hole capacity and overhead part unloader at IMTS 2004. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4898/1/Ball-Screws-available-from-TEA-Transmissions/Ball-Screws-available-from-TEA-Transmissions.html A Ball Screw is a threaded shaft that provides a spiral raceway for the ball bearings assembled in a nut. This combination provides a precision screw to enable controlled rotational motion to be converted into linear motion. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4864/1/Three-New-AC-Drives-Series-Offer-High-Performance-and-Value-and-Expand-Omrons-Motor-Control-Capabilities-to-Deliver-Complete-Automation-Solutions/Three-New-AC-Drives-Series-Offer-High-Performance-and-Value-and-Expand-Omrons-Motor-Control-Ca.html Omron Electronics LLC (www.omron247.com) has introduced 3 new high-performance AC drive series that help machine builders and plants achieve energy savings in a time of rising utility costs and extend motor life to reduce operating costs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5111/1/CAD-based-measuring-software-handles-large-complex-parts/CAD-based-measuring-software-handles-large-complex-parts.html Many CMMs today are outdated with respect to the needs of today's quality standards and production requirements. In most cases, the original CMM machine hardware has the built-in precision to accurately provide the ongoing sophisticated measuring demands. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5106/1/Probing-checks-for-tool-breakage-reliability/Probing-checks-for-tool-breakage-reliability.html German automotive parts supplier Zelter uses Blum Z-Nano IR probe system to measure the length of their cutting tools for breakage detection and the Blum TC series for in-process reliability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4839/1/Part-Handling-Increases-Machine-Production/Part-Handling-Increases-Machine-Production.html The MultiDeco 20/6be Swiss-type turning machine by Tornos, incorporates basic MultiDeco machine elements along with easy part handling that increases production rates up to 40 parts/min. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4833/1/Dynamic-waterjet-system-cuts-accurate-parts/Dynamic-waterjet-system-cuts-accurate-parts.html An innovative dynamic waterjet system with active tolerance control produces more accurate parts at significantly higher cutting speeds than parts cut with a conventional waterjet. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4826/1/Revolvo-wins-40000-order-from-Thailand-cement-plant-for-ability-to-manufacture-specia-undersize-849mm-bore-bearing/27062008---Revolvo-wins-40000-order-from-Thailand-cement-plant-for-ability-to-manufacture-specia.html  Continuing its recent success in providing large split roller bearings for use in ball mills, Revolvo has won an order from a cement plant in Thailand to supply two large split roller bearings worth a total of £40,000. One is a standard 850mm bore unit, and the second, a special 849mm bore bearing to cope with an undersize shaft. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4783/1/Roller-bearings-reduce-friction/Roller-bearings-reduce-friction.html For high-speed machining centers and milling spindles, the KTNHA/HC5-SP are single-row, silicon-nitride, cylindrical-equipped roller bearings.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4745/1/Thermal-deburring-reduces-faulty-parts-to-1-in-10/Thermal-deburring-reduces-faulty-parts-to-1-in-10.html A flowmeter manufacturer had the problem that a componet could only be tested after assembly - with 80% rejection rates - until thermal deburring reduced rejection rates to under 10%. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4731/1/Horizontal-Machining-Center-handles-mediumlarge-sized-parts/Horizontal-Machining-Center-handles-mediumlarge-sized-parts.html Featuring traverse rates of 1,181 ipm and feed rates of 592 ipm on heavy-duty box ways, Niigata HN80D achieves full 50 hp cuts through advanced range geared headstock.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4722/1/Datron-to-Introduce-40000-rpm-VMC-with-Small-Tools-at-IMTS-2008/Datron-to-Introduce-40000-rpm-VMC-with-Small-Tools-at-IMTS-2008.html Datron, the North American subsidiary of Datron-Electronic GmbH, will demonstrate its new "M10 Power" vertical machining center at IMTS, September 8 - 13 in Chicago. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4715/1/Parts-cleaning-adds-value-reduces-costs/Parts-cleaning-adds-value-reduces-costs.html Parts cleaning has become an added value process, said Fuchs, which can help manufacturers to reduce costs and add value to their processes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4713/1/Diamondback-Sabbath-with-enclosed-transmission-is-here/Diamondback-Sabbath-with-enclosed-transmission-is-here.html Stocks of the new Diamondback Sabbath gear box DH bike have just arrived in the UK. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4689/1/Vertical-Machining-Center-produces-large-complex-parts/Vertical-Machining-Center-produces-large-complex-parts.html Featuring DCG technology that minimizes vibration by pushing moving structural parts along their simulated centers of gravity, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4655/1/Accurate-air-gauging-stations-are-easy-to-use/Accurate-air-gauging-stations-are-easy.html Automotive parts manufacturer selected a Bowers air snap gauges linked to air columns in gauging stations on the basis of ease of use, accuracy and repeatability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4644/1/Homogenise-production-improve-automation/Homogenise-production-improve-automation.html Last chance to register for the launch of the Renishaw Productivity Centre at Coventry University aimed at improving automation and homogenise production systems. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4643/1/HMC-is-suited-for-producing-large-aluminum-partstombstones/HMC-is-suited-for-producing-large-aluminum-partstombstones.html Measuring 17.2 x 17.4 x 9.8 ft, NBH 5+ Speed horizontal machining center combines 31.5 x 39.3 in. work envelope with 15,000 rpm motorized spindle, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4611/1/Factory-parts-manufacturer-upgrades-capabilities/-Factory-parts-manufacturer-upgrades-capabilities.html ALLPLASTICS says it has upgraded its parts manufacturing capabilities with the installation of a CNC centre lathe with counter-spindle and driven tools, shortening lead times for complex parts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4604/1/CNC-machining-aerospace-engine-parts-structurals/CNC-machining-aerospace-engine-parts-structurals.html NCMT will feature the milling of aircraft structural parts and grinding of engine components using the VIPER process at the UK's Farnborough International Airshow. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4603/1/Small-tape-layer-automates-composites-fabrication/Small-tape-layer-automates-composites-fabrication.html MAG Cincinnati is offering its Charger Small Flat Tape Layer for faster, simplified assembly in producing a variety of variable thickness flat laminates. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4602/1/Vertical-machining-centres-raise-part-conformance/Vertical-machining-centres-raise-part-conformance.html Seven 5-axis, vertical machining centres, six equipped with individual 32-pallet storage systems, form the core of a Formula One racing team's high performance prismatic metalcutting capability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4601/1/Major-cost-reductions-on-machined-parts/Major-cost-reductions-on-machined-parts.html Shakespeare International has expanded its offshore sourcing operations with facilities in China and Taiwan, offering customers savings on machined component costs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4568/1/Part-finishing-under-CNC/Part-finishing-under-CNC.html CNC part finishing is now possible on any scale, large or small, without having to add labor. What makes this possible is Birchwood Casey’s TruTemp system that offers the many benefits of automated black-oxide finishing to most shops at no more than the cost of a small machining center, said company vice president Mark Ruhland. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4567/1/Pick-and-place-more-throughout/Pick-and-place-more-throughout.html Toellner Systems Inc. has announced what it terms an automation breakthrough in pick-and-place technology for running Op. 10 to Op. 20 between two CNC lathes. The company’s design enhances flawless transfer of Op. 10 machined parts from one servodriven part loading/unloading system to a second running Op. 20 in a fast, constant and smooth automated process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4564/1/Toellner-Systems-Inc-Announces-New-Design-Breakthrough-for-Super-Fast-Automated-Bulk-Rod-Feeders/Toellner-Systems-Inc-Announces-New-Design-Breakthrough-for-Super-Fast-Automated-Bulk-Rod-Feeders.html Toellner Systems, Inc. today announced the introduction of their new line of automated parts loading for bulk rod/shaft feeders that can load a part in under 3 seconds.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4517/1/Turned-parts-subcontractor-automates-bar-storage/Turned-parts-subcontractor-automates-bar-storage.html Precision turned parts subcontractor, Qualiturn, has added a computer-controlled vertical lift system for storing and retrieving bar to aid part price reduction and reduce lead times further. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4513/1/Hydrafeed-has-successful-MACH/Hydrafeed-has-successful-MACH.html “One of our most successful exhibitions yet,” is how Hydrafeed operations director Mr Martyn Page described the 2008 MACH show. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4509/1/Automotive-Engineering-Show-at-Auto-Cluster-Exhibition-CentreChinchwad-Pune/Automotive-Engineering-Show-at-Auto-Cluster-Exhibition-CentreChinchwad-Pune.html The 1st International Automotive Engineering Show was inaugurated yesterday by Dr. Thomas Dahlem, Technical Director, Volkswagen India and the Chief Guest for the inaugural function at the newly constructed Auto Cluster Exhibition Centre, Chinchwad, Pune. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4508/1/TRW-Black-Edition-Rear-Sets/TRW-Black-Edition-Rear-Sets.html Black is the new Bling when it comes to TRW Rear Sets! TRW of Germany are proud to announce the introduction of their new `Black Edition' rear sets for popular sportbikes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4470/1/CNC-imparts-machine-tool-intelligence/CNC-imparts-machine-tool-intelligence.html In introducing its latest CNC machine tools at EMO 2007, Yamazaki Mazak will be drawing attention to 'intelligent machines' offerring greater functionality and higher productivity. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4439/1/Knuckle-joint-presses-have-longer-slide-stroke/Knuckle-joint-presses-have-longer-slide-stroke.html A modified drive on Schuler knuckle-joint presses give longer slide stroke and enable fast and flexible production of a wide range of parts owing to more die mounting space. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4355/1/Measure-vibrating-parts/Measure-vibrating-parts.html Multiface polygonal mirrors and high-speed motors make it possible for Mitutoyo America Corp. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4345/1/Commatech-Proves-Dmg-5-Axis-Is-The-Solution-For-Complex-Racecar-Parts/Commatech-Proves-Dmg-5-Axis-Is-The-Solution-For-Complex-Racecar-Parts.html Over 600 different jobs were produced for the autosport industry in 2007 on DMG of Luton supplied Deckel Maho machines using five-axis universal machining centre technology by CommaTECH (Braye).  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4344/1/Conicity-Technologies-Introduces-New-EXM-50EZ-Edge-Prep-Machine/Conicity-Technologies-Introduces-New-EXM-50EZ-Edge-Prep-Machine.html Conicity Technologies, LLC, the leader in cutting tool edge preparation technology, has introduced their new EXM-50EZ machine. The 4-axis CNC EXM-50EZ is the second design release in the Conicity EZ Series of edge prep equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4343/1/New-Burr-Rx-Brushes-From-Weiler-The-Most-Aggressive-Line-Of-Compliant-Brushing-Tools-Available/New-Burr-Rx-Brushes-From-Weiler-The-Most-Aggressive-Line-Of-Compliant-Brushing-Tools-Available.html  Introducing the ultimate in high aggression, compliant deburring tools - the newly enhanced Burr-Rx brush. The latest addition to Weiler's Nylox abrasive filament product line, Burr-Rx brushes now utilize advanced filament technology, resulting in maximum aggression. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4323/1/Small-parts-deburring-machine/Small-parts-deburring-machine.html Earth-Chain (www.earth-chainusa.com) has developed a machine designed to eliminate hand deburring of small, precision parts for the medical, electronics and aerospace industries.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4267/1/HEIDENHAIN-encoders-help-position-telescope/HEIDENHAIN-encoders-help-position-telescope.html After seven years of construction, the largest optical telescope in the northern hemisphere, the Gran Telescopio Canarias (Grantecan) on La Palma, Spain, has begun trial operation. HEIDENHAIN model ERA 780C angle encoders are being used to position the telescope - a solution that has already proven itself in numerous telescope projects. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4176/1/Expanding-Capabilities-For-Existing-Controls/Expanding-Capabilities-For-Existing-Controls.html There was a time, not too long ago, when computer numerical controls were notoriously closed and proprietary. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4124/1/Part-setting-probes-ease-CNC-machining/Part-setting-probes-ease-CNC-machining.html Software enables aerospace company to write and test routines in a CAM environment, for the part-setting probes fitted to all 50 of its machining centres info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4113/1/Integrated-automation-solutions-for-the-entire-process-chain/Integrated-automation-solutions-for-the-entire-process-chain.html Integrated drive and automation solutions for machine tools will be the focal point of the presentation by Siemens Drive Technologies at this year's METAV trade fair.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4104/1/Automation-and-motion-control-solutions-from-CNC-Design/Automation-and-motion-control-solutions-from-CNC-Design.html Incorporated in 1984, CNC Design is said to be one of the leading companies to provide motion control solutions and automation solutions to manufacturers of production machines and machine tools around the world. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4086/1/Magnets-For-Lifting-Bar-Pipe-and-Flat-Parts/Magnets-For-Lifting-Bar-Pipe-and-Flat-Parts.html SAV North America, the subsidiary of Spann Automations Normteiletechnik (SAV) GmbH of Nuremberg, Germany, has launched several new material handling products in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4072/1/New-High-Efficiency-AC-Powered-Brushless-DC-Motor-Drive-for-Constant-Velocity-Applications/New-High-Efficiency-AC-Powered-Brushless-DC-Motor-Drive-for-Constant-Velocity-Applications.html Trust Automation has introduced the compact, low cost, programmable TA2230 constant velocity drive.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4058/1/Forging-plant-also-completely-machines-parts/Forging-plant-also-completely-machines-parts.html UK forgings company also machines forgings in small and medium batches and employs CAD/CAM die-making, reverse engineering and simulation and CNC machining info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4055/1/Siemens-Think-Customer-puts-executives-into-new-roles/Siemens-Think-Customer-puts-executives-into-new-roles.html Today, there’s a new emphasis on the customer – and it is showing in a few unique ways. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3997/1/Ferrous-non-ferrous-parts-are-precisely-turned/Ferrous-non-ferrous-parts-are-precisely-turned.html A a leading manufacturer of precision turned parts of 1-94mm diameter, in steel, brass, and aluminium, operates single- and multi-spindle automatic lathes and twin spindle turning centres info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3976/1/CMS-Helps-Crosby-Composites-Produce-High-Accuracy-Parts/CMS-Helps-Crosby-Composites-Produce-High-Accuracy-Parts.html UK based Crosby Composites have recently invested in and installed a CMS Ares 3626 CNC machining centre, adding to their existing 5 CNC machining centres info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3974/1/Toellner-introduces-Pick--Place-Transfer-Unit/Toellner-introduces-Pick--Place-Transfer-Unit.html  Toellner Systems announced pick and place technology for the flawless transfer of Op. 10 machined parts from one servo driven, parts loading/unloading system to a second, running Op. 20 in a fast, constant and smooth automated process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3945/1/CNC-automatics-user-extends-factory-by-40/CNC-automatics-user-extends-factory-by-40.html Claiming to be the largest user of Star CNC automatic lathes in the UK, Bonspiel Engineering has just completed an extension adding 40% of factory floor space info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3903/1/Starrett-offers-large-capacity-multi-sensor-vision-system/Starrett-offers-large-capacity-multi-sensor-vision-system.html The largest in Starrett's Galileo line of video measuring systems, the AV1824 CNC vision system extends the speed, power, and accuracy of this class of video systems to larger parts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3881/1/The-Many-Parts-of-High-Precision/The-Many-Parts-of-High-Precision.html Precision machining is an elusive concept. There are no set tolerance ranges that clearly define a workpiece as high precision.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3845/1/Mecof-now-part-of-Dorries-Scharmann-Technologie/Mecof-now-part-of-Dorries-Scharmann-Technologie.html Italian CNC milling machine maker Mecof is to become part of the activities of Dörries Scharmann Technologie GmbH (DST). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3797/1/Multi-Tasking-Excellence-For-Small-Parts-Mazaks-New-Integrex-100-IV-ST/Multi-Tasking-Excellence-For-Small-Parts-Mazaks-New-Integrex-100-IV-ST.html The notion that multi-tasking is only for bigger operations with hefty parts is put to rest with the introduction of Mazak's Integrex 100-IV ST. This small workhorse can handle everything from bar-fed turning to full 5-axis machining, offering the benefits of single setup, slashed lead times, reduced fixturing, and high precision to every shop manufacturing smaller components. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3783/1/Service-produces-prototype-plastics-parts/Service-produces-prototype-plastics-parts.html A rapid injection moulding specialist provides a service dedicated to producing plastics prototype parts CNC machined directly from solid resin quickly and easily info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3745/1/Leavitt-Racing-Components-Signs-on-for-the-2008-Season-in-the-ASALMS-Southern-Division/Leavitt-Racing-Components-Signs-on-for-the-2008-Season-in-the-ASALMS-Southern-Division.html As the ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts continues preparation for the upcoming 2008 racing season, the Lexington, Michigan based series is seeing a massive growth in new sponsors who have joined the ASALMS family for the series Sixth season. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3603/1/Complex-Measuring-Made-Easy/Complex-Measuring-Made-Easy.html The Tesa Micro-Hite 3D direct computer control (DCC) coordinate measuring system introduced by Brown & Sharpe Tesa (www.brownandsharpe.com) at its Westec booth is designed to allow users of all skill levels to perform complex measurements quickly and efficiently. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3588/1/Automatic-Messaging-From-The-Machine-Tool/Automatic-Messaging-From-The-Machine-Tool.html Users of CNC Professional, the company's PC-based CNC machine tool controller software for Windows, are said to now have an added benefit. A machine tool will automatically call the user's cell phone or pager and send a detailed text message on the status of the machine. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3450/1/Adding-Flexibility-and-Cost-Savings-to-Automotive-Tube-Inspections/Adding-Flexibility-and-Cost-Savings-to-Automotive-Tube-Inspections.html Fuel and brake fluid tubes for the automotive industry are delivered in fixed dimensions and shaped into complex patterns with bending machines. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3445/1/System-grinds-complex-parts/System-grinds-complex-parts.html Designed to automatically produce rotary burrs, end mills, router bits, drill bits, and endodontic and surgical instruments, this CNC-controlled machine features five-axis operation plus a robot to pick and place blanks. Produced by Cutting Edge Technologies (Bridgewater Corners, VT), the CNC 2005 grinder has a footprint of 68 x 52 x66 1/2"(1.7x 1.3x 1.7m). info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3350/1/Multi-Tasking-Excellence-For-Small-Parts-Mazaks-New-Integrex-100-IV-ST/Multi-Tasking-Excellence-For-Small-Parts-Mazaks-New-Integrex-100-IV-ST.html The notion that multi-tasking is only for bigger operations with hefty parts is put to rest with the introduction of Mazak's Integrex 100-IV ST. This small workhorse can handle everything from bar-fed turning to full 5-axis machining, offering the benefits of single setup, slashed lead times, reduced fixturing, and high precision to every shop manufacturing smaller components. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3340/1/21st-Century-M14M1A-Battle-Rifle-Meet-the-Troy-Modular-Chassis-System-MCS/21st-Century-M14M1A-Battle-Rifle-Meet-the-Troy-Modular-Chassis-System-MCS.html CNC-machined from a solid billet of 6061-T6 aluminum and is designed to significantly enhance all combat-relevant aspects, including reliability, accuracy, and tactical accessory-mounting capability. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3266/1/Compact-gear-shaving-machine-is-productive/Compact-gear-shaving-machine-is-productive.html A compact, highly productive machine for the fine finishing of soft spur and helical gears performs plunge as well as diagonal and parallel shaving processes info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3253/1/Fixed-head-auto-gets-Y-axis-to-turret/Fixed-head-auto-gets-Y-axis-to-turret.html Developed to accurately produce very complex mill/turn components up to 42mm diameter, a CNC automatic lathe now has Y-axis cross-feed to one of two turrets, performs eccentric cross-milling info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3234/1/Modular-Tooling-Meets-Requirements-Of-Job-Shop-Specializing-In-Production-Off-Load-Machining/Modular-Tooling-Meets-Requirements-Of-Job-Shop-Specializing-In-Production-Off-Load-Machining.html Ultimate Precision, Inc. (Madison Heights, Michigan) provides precision machining services for customers in the automotive and other industries, primarily in response to emergency or production off-load machining requirements. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3225/1/A-Tool-Turret-Tailored-For-The-Task-Of-Multitasking/-A-Tool-Turret-Tailored-For-The-Task-Of-Multitasking.html When Hardinge Inc. (Elmira, New York) designed its new “flagship” line of multitasking CNC turning centers, it paid particular attention to the turret tooling top plate.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3207/1/Users-help-design-CNC-sliding-head-automatics/Users-help-design-CNC-sliding-head-automatics.html Japanese builder of CNC sliding head automatics - Citizen - believes that close customer consultation over machines at the prototype stage results in high successful sales info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3201/1/CNC-sliding-head-automatic-takes-32mm-bar/CNC-sliding-head-automatic-takes-32mm-bar.html CNC sliding head automatic accepts bar up to 32mm diameter and has two independent, but identical, tool systems to machine workpieces simultaneously in forward and backworking operations info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3151/1/Brass-parts-machining-costs-reduced-by-15/Brass-parts-machining-costs-reduced-by-15.html Subcontacting machinist reports that it has achieved a 15% cost reduction in machining a family of brass components by using a CNC mill-turn centre and recommending a small design change info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3112/1/Better-HSM-For-Big-Parts/Better-HSM-For-Big-Parts.html The term is widely used because the practice is now widely used as well. "High speed machining" is accepted and commonplace in many shops. HSM is so widely used, in fact, that its acceptance is beginning to affect the design of machine tools. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3090/1/Leading-toolmaker-Reko-dies-at-70/Leading-toolmaker-Reko-dies-at-70.html Steve Reko, one of the region's leading automotive tool makers and suppliers, has died at age 70, a few months after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3037/1/Tooling-update-raised-machined-track-parts-output/Tooling-update-raised-machined-track-parts-output.html In the CNC machining railroad switch components a tool allowed the drilling of holes to size without additional finishing operations, while a ripper cutter improved surface finishes info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2973/1/Mate-Introduces-the-EnumeratorTM-Tooling---Unique-New-Tool-System-for-Stamping-Sequential-Numbers-on-Fabricated-Parts/Mate-Introduces-the-EnumeratorTM-Tooling---Unique-New-Tool-System-for-Stamping-Sequential-Numbers.html Mate Precision Tooling leads the punching industry with another first - the all new Mate Enumerator(TM) Sequential Numbering Tool designed to stamp sequential serial numbers, dates and codes on fabricated parts. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2972/1/Small-parts-CNC-machining-service-expands/Small-parts-CNC-machining-service-expands.html Four more CNC automatic lathes have been added to a small parts machine shop extension at a UK subcontractor, following a 12% increase in sales during 2007 info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2845/1/Automation-For-Information/Automation-For-Information.html  "Making chips" is a common-enough expression for describing production metalworking, but chips are not the only byproduct of production. Another byproduct is information. In addition to making chips, you're also making data. And today, it's possible to put that data to use. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2842/1/Straitline-Components-upgrade-levers/Straitline-Components-upgrade-levers.html Straitline Components is a Canadian-based company with a history in precision engineering, including making parts for the Space Shuttle, so it's safe to assume they know their way around a CNC machine. Turning their attention to bike parts has resulted in some of the classiest kit we've seen this year. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2825/1/Allows-more-processes-to-be-automated/Allows-more-processes-to-be-automated.html Version 12 expands on 5-axis machining capabilities and delivers improved CAD data management, faster toolpath generation for prismatic and 3D geometry and new options for hole cycle optimisation info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2721/1/Machining-centre-turns-and-mills-biker-parts/Machining-centre-turns-and-mills-biker-parts.html BFO Motorcycles in the UK plans to build 100 motor cycle conversion kits and to mill the components, the company acquired a vertical machining centre with an easily programmable control info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2720/1/Perfect-parts-for-mass-production/Perfect-parts-for-mass-production.html Ford's Engine Manufacturing Development Operations (EMDO) site smoothes the road to production for the company's most dependable and widely used engines. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2707/1/Kicking-into-high-gear/Kicking-into-high-gear.html Generally, manufacturers make prototypes in small lots, then move to mass production. But not scooter manufacturer Nova Cruz Products of Dover, N.H. Foregoing these more traditional approaches to design and manufacturing, the company instead runs small lots, usually 100 scooters at a time, to fine-tune its products and solicit customer response. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2704/1/Turned-parts-company-grows-by-one-third/Turned-parts-company-grows-by-one-third.html A subcontractor operating 16 CNC sliding head and two fixed head CNC automatics has grown its turnover by one-third since its move to a new factory in 2004 info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2672/1/Adaptive-Controls-Save-Tools-and-Time/Adaptive-Controls-Save-Tools-and-Time.html ADAPTIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS have been in use since the early 1960s, but in the last few years, faster microprocessors and lower cost computer memory have dramatically increased the benefits that come from using these systems. Typically,  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2580/1/Precision-tools-from-A-Plus-Plastics/Precision-tools-from-A-Plus-Plastics.html A Plus Plastics ’ precision engineering and toolmaking activities are handled by Group Tooling. Group Tooling was established in 1962 and has ever since supported the growth of the company as well as its business network. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2565/1/Full-Part-Rotation-Automation/Full-Part-Rotation-Automation.html Toellner Systems  has announced a breakthrough in new technology for automated part loading/unloading – 180-degree part-rotation capability. Load times run as short as 5 sec, and such part rotation immediately increases throughput up to 50 percent, the company stated. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2521/1/Slashing-Part-To-Part-Programming-Time-On-The-Shop-Floor/Slashing-Part-To-Part-Programming-Time-On-The-Shop-Floor.html How do you improve productivity with the excessive amount of time and effort it takes to program parts before they can be run on the shop floor? As parts have become more complex over the years and demands for accuracy have become more stringent, the challenge has become even greater.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2500/1/Knowledge-based-approach-for-improvement-of-CNC-part-programs/Knowledge-based-approach-for-improvement-of-CNC-part-programs.html In some manufacturing processes, numerical processing power of computers has been used to automate operations. This has generally resulted in more accurate process control and improved production output.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2463/1/HMC-machines-intelligent-transmission-parts/HMC-machines-intelligent-transmission-parts.html When an engineering group sought a machining centre to machine aluminium transmission housing components it looked for a company to provide full production engineering support, writes Mike Page info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2456/1/Highly-flexible-hobber-cuts-gears-up-to-Module-4/Highly-flexible-hobber-cuts-gears-up-to-Module-4.html Equipped with flexible stock-handling system and integrated automation, a universal production gear hobbing machine cuts gear and gear-shaft type components up to module 4 info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2422/1/Auto-parts-supplier-orders-GBP-3m-machine-tools/Auto-parts-supplier-orders-GBP-3m-machine-tools.html As part of a multi-million pound capital investment programme at CNC Speedwell, UK, Engineering Technology Group has received orders for eleven high productivity machine tools info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2416/1/2-and-3-axis-vision-measurement-of-machined-parts/2-and-3-axis-vision-measurement-of-machined-parts.html Rowan Precision is using Vision Engineering's Kestrel manual 2-axis and Hawk 3-axis fully automatic measuring systems to measure a wide variety of Swiss Machined components info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2411/1/Machined-parts-produced-in-batches-or-volume/Machined-parts-produced-in-batches-or-volume.html Over the last few years a Swiss machine tool company has restructured into a 'solution provider' involving small to medium batch work to producing parts on the fastest rotary transfer machines info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2281/1/NC-part-programming-raises-output-by-40/NC-part-programming-raises-output-by-40.html Manufacturer of manual steering and suspension systems for cars reports 48% increase in output using an NC part programming system which also saved 15% in production time info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2215/1/Robot-unloader-for-CNC-machines/Robot-unloader-for-CNC-machines.html To make the unloading process more efficient, Bardons & Oliver offers a robot unloader for CNC machines. After the part is cut off and discharged, a lifting mechanism positions the part so it can be unloaded by the robot arm.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2214/1/CNC-Lathe-features-high-speed-automatic-part-loading-system/CNC-Lathe-features-high-speed-automatic-part-loading-system.html With 8-station drum turret on each slide, Kitako HS4200i CNC Lathe offers x-axis gantry loading feed rates of 6,700 ipm. Unit features 4,500 rpm maximum spindle speed (5,000 rpm optional), rapid traverse rates, carrier indexing time of 1.5 sec, and 0.3 sec turret indexing per station. It offers variety of part processing methods and features 4-spindle technology to provide seamless cycling of work from loading zone to machining zone and back. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2172/1/CNC-Bandsawing-System-minimizes-set-up-process/CNC-Bandsawing-System-minimizes-set-up-process.html Completely automating bandsawing processes, MBD[R] Model 4340 offers infinitely adjustable material clamp and max capacity of 60 x 20 x 14. Servo controlled feed table guides bandsaw blade along cutting path and through material. Machine eliminates need for templates and marking, automatically sawing block and panel materials info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2108/1/Optical-Measurement-System-For-Shaft-Type-Parts/Optical-Measurement-System-For-Shaft-Type-Parts.html For instant results in measuring form, dimensional and positional tolerances of shaft-type parts in submicron detail, Detroit Precision Hommel (Rochester Hills, Michigan) has introduced the Opticline non-contact CNC shaft gaging system.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2070/1/Turnkey-sliding-headstock-lathe-for-subcontractor/Turnkey-sliding-headstock-lathe-for-subcontractor.html Star Micronics supplied a turnkey sliding-headstock lathe package that included a JBS compensating guide bush to subcontractor Metaltech Precision info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/1926/1/Linear-motor-CNC-auto-cuts-long-parts-too/Linear-motor-CNC-auto-cuts-long-parts-too.html CNC automatic lathe with linear motor driven axes incorporates every feature to facilitate highly efficient, complete machining of long workpieces. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/1924/1/CNC-lathe-interpolates-3-axis-complex-parts/CNC-lathe-interpolates-3-axis-complex-parts.html The latest 7-axis fixed-head Boley BE42-Y CNC lathewith Y-axis cross-feed to one of its two 12-station all-driven turrets enables complex three-axis interpolation, off-centre cross-drilling, milling and slitting with standard tool holders and fast and precise setting of tooling centre height for machining components up to 42mm diameter to high orders of geometric and size tolerance in a single hit cycle.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/1861/1/Marking-tool-identifies-machined-parts/Marking-tool-identifies-machined-parts.html An innovative marking tool identifies parts during machining, so saving time and money in the production process while securing part identification from the start of manufacture info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/937/1/Parts-marked-in-process-while-machining/Parts-marked-in-process-while-machining.html Machined product marking tools mark turned and milled parts in-process directly on CNC turning centres and machining centres, so saving an average of 12% costs per part When marking turned parts it is common practice to mark components as a separate operation, something that incurs considerable setting time and additional process costs. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/810/1/Mold-Maker-Reduces-Delivery-Times-by-Introducing-DEPOCAM-to-the-Shop-Floor/Mold-Maker-Reduces-Delivery-Times-by-Introducing-DEPOCAM-to-the-Shop-Floor.html Since becoming established in 1993, Korean company Daeil Mold Co. Ltd has been awarded a number of prizes for exporting of goods, including an award from the Korean Prime Minister. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/13/1/Sheet-metal-parts-deburred-and-rounded-off/Sheet-metal-parts-deburred-and-rounded-off.html Making their debut at MACH 2006 were two new machines from Lissmac, for oxide removal and deburring of sheet metal parts to a patented design. Rugby, UK-based Manufacturing Service Solutions (MSS) has acquired the exclusive distribution rights for the UK. As specialists in the service and supply of laser machines and nitrogen generators, MSS has added these two new machines to its portfolio so that it can offer a complete range of equipment to its customers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500