http://www.cnccncmachines.com en-us http://www.cnccncmachines.com N/A info@sgdnetworks.com Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:33:33 -0400 20 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7076/1/Ondrives-Takes-Gear-Measuring-One-Step-Further/Ondrives-Takes-Gear-Measuring-One-Step-Further.html Ondrives Ltd have taken steps to ensure their gear inspection process is ever more reliable and precise with the recent purchase of an INOVA Gear Inspection Machine due to arrive with the company late April 2010, bought to measure all aspects of gear teeth using the newest CNC technology and which is accurate to Class 1. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7075/1/DMG-Mori-Seiki-Combining-US-Operations/DMG-Mori-Seiki-Combining-US-Operations.html Machine tool builders DMG and Mori Seiki report they will combine their operation in the U.S., following a recent agreement between parent firms Mori Seiki Co. Ltd. and Gildemeister AG. The change will be effective from April 1, and the combined organization will be known as DMG / Mori Seiki USA. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7073/1/CNC-machine-tools-complete-in-one-set-up/CNC-machine-tools-complete-in-one-set-up.html A range of multi-tasking CNC machine tools are designed to machine complex components in one set-up and will be shown at the UK's forthcoming Southern Manufacturing 2007 show. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7066/1/Replacing-CNC-Restores-Gear-Hobber-to-Full-Productivity/Replacing-CNC-Restores-Gear-Hobber-to-Full-Productivity.html An aerospace components manufacturer that produces spur, helical, and crown gears with complex profiles had a problem with declining productivity. Its Gleason 782 gear hobber was showing its age, becoming unreliable, especially in regard to its process controls. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7057/1/HK-supplies-CNC-tools-for-machining-transmissions/HK-supplies-CNC-tools-for-machining-transmissions.html Racing transmissions manufacturer Hewland Engineering has installed two high-specification CNC machine tools supplied by HK Technologies. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7053/1/Wireless-QC20-W-Ballbar-Loses-Cable-and-Gains-Support/Wireless-QC20-W-Ballbar-Loses-Cable-and-Gains-Support.html NC Service, a Swedish machine tool calibration and maintenance company, who work with key CNC machine users, was one of the first users worldwide to take delivery of Renishaw's QC20-W ballbar. The new design eliminates issues with the previous QC10 when used on large machines or where its data cable had to be fed through machine guarding. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7051/1/VERICUT-workshop-scheduled-for-2010-will-encompass-CNC-Machining-and-Programming-processes/VERICUT-workshop-scheduled-for-2010-will-encompass-CNC-Machining-and-Programming-processes.html CGTech has announced details of the 2010 schedule of VERICUT User’s Exchange (VUE) events. Attendees will learn about new software features for improving CNC manufacturing efficiency, and will have the opportunity to express ideas about the future direction of the software. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7043/1/Birchwood-Casey-Introduces-the-BC-40E-TRU-TEMP-Process-Line/Birchwood-Casey-Introduces-the-BC-40E-TRU-TEMP-Process-Line.html Now manufacturers can enjoy the benefits of an in-house blackoxide process line at about half the cost of earlier systems. Priced under $8,900, Birchwood Casey is now offering a seven-tank process line, with full black oxide capabilities, at a price that is an exceptional value. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7042/1/Global-grinding-machine-market-to-reach-319-billion-by-2015/Global-grinding-machine-market-to-reach-319-billion-by-2015.html Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has released a comprehensive global report on the grinding machine market, which the report forecasts to reach $3.19 billion, by 2015. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7041/1/Kammann-Introduces-Another-Evolutionary-Machine-for-Printing-Bottles/Kammann-Introduces-Another-Evolutionary-Machine-for-Printing-Bottles.html CNC is a family of newly designed rotary indexing screen printers with up to 8 printing heads used for the decoration of cylindrical, conical, oval, flat plastic and glass bottles, cups, crème jars, cartridges, plastic tubes etc. with a speed up to 5.400 cycles/hour. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7040/1/Introducing-an-All-New-Collet-Chuck/Introducing-an-All-New-Collet-Chuck.html Northfield Precision Instrument Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision workholding air and diaphragm chucks. Northfield manufactures precision air chucks with a guarantee of accuracy within millionths. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7034/1/Ward-CNCS-Demonstration-Of-Strength-At-Mach/Ward-CNCS-Demonstration-Of-Strength-At-Mach.html Ward CNC of Sheffield (www.wardcnc,.com) will display at least 12 high-performance, cost-competitive machines from its world-leading principals' ranges at this year's MACH exhibition on its extensive 500 m2 stand (Hall 5, Stand 5350), the largest display area the company has ever booked for a MACH show! info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7032/1/Low-Profile-Rotary-Servo-Table-PSR-200/Low-Profile-Rotary-Servo-Table-PSR-200.html The compact design of the Planar ServoRing PSR-200 rotary stage was optimized to lower stage profile to 42 mm to reduce total system working height. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7030/1/Portability-Can-Mean-Profitability/Portability-Can-Mean-Profitability.html Portable machine tools like milling machines, boring bars and flange facers, are being used to supplement stationery tools in modern machine shops, so shop owners are able to expand their service offerings and compete for more projects. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7022/1/New-HTD-Tube-Hone-Goes-Long-Scores-Big-in-Material-Removal/New-HTD-Tube-Hone-Goes-Long-Scores-Big-in-Material-Removal.html Latest addition to Sunnen's tube hone line has 16 m stroke length for extreme long-part applications including aircraft driveshafts and submarine periscopes, removes material at 2500 cm3/hr info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7014/1/CGTech-exhibits-Vericut-Composite-Applications/CGTech-exhibits-Vericut-Composite-Applications.html CGTech is to exhibit its Vericut machine-independent fibre placement programming and simulation software at JEC 2010 in Paris, France. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/7010/1/Newest-Automated-Swiss-Machining-Cell-for-Tight-Tolerance-Medical-Components-Now-Available-from-Marshall-Manufacturing-Company/Newest-Automated-Swiss-Machining-Cell-for-Tight-Tolerance-Medical-Components-Now-Available-from-Mars.html Minneapolis, Minnesota: Marshall Manufacturing now offers four Swiss machines that operate together with no operator intervention utilizing two robots, a parts cleaning station, and inspection system to produce precision families of different medical components. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6991/1/Mills-CNC-offers-machines-with-Heidenhain-controls/Mills-CNC-offers-machines-with-Heidenhain-controls.html Mills CNC, a UK machine tool company and exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has launched a range of Heidenhain iTNC 530-controlled vertical machining centres. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6984/1/Advanced-Machining--Tooling-Inc-Receives-Over-940000-in-Contracts-from-General-Atomics---Electromagnetic-Systems/Advanced-Machining--Tooling-Inc-Receives-Over-940000-in-Contracts-from-General-Atomics---Electro.html Advanced Machining & Tooling, Inc. (AMT) www.amtmfg.com ,a California Corporation, has received Type I supplier approval to produce "Critical Safety Items" to support the GA-ES Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6982/1/High-Speed-Machining-and-High-Quality-Metalworking-Fluids--The-Perfect-Pair/High-Speed-Machining-and-High-Quality-Metalworking-Fluids-The-Perfect-Pair.html Metalworking fluid manufacturers are watching as the high-speed machining (HSM) trend continues to grow in the Aluminum engine and transmission industry. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6975/1/Tornos-Deco-machines-aid-Skoda-production/Tornos-Deco-machines-aid-Skoda-production.html Czech company Klein and Blazek is using Tornos CNC equipment to make automotive parts for Skoda cars. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6973/1/Balluff-Introduces-miLink-an-Easy-Fanuc-CNC-Tool-ID-Interface/Balluff-Introduces-miLink-an-Easy-Fanuc-CNC-Tool-ID-Interface.html Balluff's RFID system kits are specifically designed to work with the miLink interface info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6967/1/Always-Wanted-a-CNC-Machine/Always-Wanted-a-CNC-Machine.html I know you did. You always wanted to be able to have your router (for wood, not for internets) work robotically. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6963/1/Free-Renishaw-Ball-Bar-Check/Free-Renishaw-Ball-Bar-Check.html January Special! Call us for a free X, Y Ball Bar Check on your 40 or 50 taper VMC. Identify machine faults and errors with the report provided to you after our engineer performs the test on your CNC machine! info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6959/1/Siemens-810D-ShopMill-control-on-XYZ-machining-centre-gives-versatility-to-Mouldmaker/Siemens-810D-ShopMill-control-on-XYZ-machining-centre-gives-versatility-to-Mouldmaker.html Five years after setting up their mould tool making business Dave Bowyer and Steve Riddle took delivery of their first CNC machine tool. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6958/1/High-Precision-Components-Mean-High-Precision-Deep-Holes/High-Precision-Components-Mean-High-Precision-Deep-Holes.html Entrust Tool & Design Co. Inc., a manufacturer of Unisig and Davis & Thompson machine tools, needed a particular arrangement of components for the cutting mechanism on its new USC50, a 7-axis, 2-spindle deep-hole machining center for heavyduty mold and diemaking. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6957/1/Reincarnated-CMM-Savings/Reincarnated-CMM-Savings.html After leasing 500,000 sq-ft of the old, 1.2 million-sq-ft Dunlop Tire manufacturing plant in Huntsville, Ala., the U.S. Dept. of Defense supplier Science and Engineering Services Inc. (SES) needed a big gantrytype coordinate measuring machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6954/1/Latva-Machine-Announces-the-Addition-of-Two-New-Pieces-of-CNC-Equipment/Latva-Machine-Announces-the-Addition-of-Two-New-Pieces-of-CNC-Equipment.html Latva Machine announces the addition of two new pieces of CNC equipment. The first is a Matsuura H.Plus-300 Horizontal Machining Center. This piece of equipment has a 15,000 rpm spindle, 60 tool carousel, full 4th axis and is capable holding tolerances to ±.0001. The addition of this machine brings our fleet of horizontal machining centers to a total of twenty (20). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6949/1/New-Renishaw-QC20-W-Wireless-Ballbar-has-Volumetric-Testing-Capability/New-Renishaw-QC20-W-Wireless-Ballbar-has-Volumetric-Testing-Capability.html Renishaw has announced the launch of the successor to its well established QC10 ballbar system; a tool adopted worldwide for the assessment of machine tool positioning and servo control performance. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6947/1/Lessen-the-Severity-of-Carousel-Crashes/Lessen-the-Severity-of-Carousel-Crashes.html Severe machine crashes seem to be inevitable, but now, when they happen, shops can replace only the damaged segments of a vertical machining center’s tool disk instead of the whole carousel-type disk. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6944/1/Tool-Presetter-and-Measuring-Device/Tool-Presetter-and-Measuring-Device.html The new TRISet optical tool presetting and measuring device from Schunk Inc. allows users to measure, check and adjust tools before using them. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6943/1/Innovative-Techniques-For-Module-Production/Innovative-Techniques-For-Module-Production.html A large part of manufacturing for photovoltaic modules incorporates handling and processing glass. Bystronic glass makes a significant contribution in all areas to ensure that the systems run smoothly and effectively. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6934/1/Touch-probe-system-reduces-set-up-times-and-costs/Touch-probe-system-reduces-set-up-times-and-costs.html Boxtrees Precision Engineering is using Renishaw probe systems on a Mazak Integrex in a fully integrated intelligent system that has achieved reduced unit costs and set-up times. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6933/1/Direct-Drive-Rotary-Tables-with-Large-Center-Aperture/Direct-Drive-Rotary-Tables-with-Large-Center-Aperture.html IntelLiDrives, Inc. new rotary table model RR-18-14 from the ROTORING direct drive rotary Series provides superior angular positioning and is designed to eliminate backlash, friction and wear problems associated with worm, gear and belt drives. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6932/1/Control-and-Automation-Components---PLC-and-HMI-For-Machinery-Upgrades/Control-and-Automation-Components---PLC-and-HMI-For-Machinery-Upgrades.html PRAXXIS Machine Control Components and Automation Equipment Range from JEMTECH. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6930/1/Mills-CNCs-sales-in-2009-top-25-million/Mills-CNCs-sales-in-2009-top-25-million.html Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland has announced that sales in 2009 exceeded £25M and that over 250 customers took delivery of new Doosan machine tools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6927/1/Sof-TopTM-Grippers-and-other-Unique-Workholding-Technologies--Westec-2010/Sof-TopTM-Grippers-and-other-Unique-Workholding-Technologies--Westec-2010.html Fixtureworks(TM) (Fraser, MI), manufacturer and supplier of workholding, fixturing and positioning technologies, as well as material handling components, brings its array of clamps, fixturing accessories and machine tool components to Booth #2019 for the 2010 WESTEC Show, March 23-25, 2010 in Los Angeles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6925/1/CNC-machine-grinds-super-hard-materials/CNC-machine-grinds-super-hard-materials.html The Ewag Compact Line CNC grinding machine is designed for the flexible and precise manufacturing or sharpening of indexable inserts in all materials. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6906/1/Thermwood-Corporation-CNC-Innovator/Thermwood-Corporation-CNC-Innovator.html The Thermwood Corporation has never been intimidated by technology. Founded in 1969 as a plastic molder for wood-grained parts for the furniture industry, the company developed their own CNC tool in the mid 1970s. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6903/1/First-new-JS-UltraGrind-goes-to-France/First-new-JS-UltraGrind-goes-to-France.html The first order for Jones & Shipman's new UltraGrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine has been despatched to its new owner, a leading precision component manufacturer based in France. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6894/1/Linear-motors-speeds-5-axis-HMC-movements/Linear-motors-speeds-5-axis-HMC-movements.html Horizontal machining centre incorporates linear motors on its tilting axis which allows all the 5-axis movements to operate at full speed and greatly increasing the machine's overall performance. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6889/1/New-Waterjet-DeburringCleaningRust-Inhbiting-System-Saves-Space-and-Capital/New-Waterjet-DeburringCleaningRust-Inhbiting-System-Saves-Space-and-Capital.html Canadian automotive part supplier realizes significant gains with Bertsche-designed multi-function system in its plant info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6886/1/Productivity-performance-and-machines/Productivity-performance-and-machines.html Today’s productivity improvement goals, and the significant disparity in wages between U.S. manufacturing and lower-cost countries, require shops to use as much of a machine operator’s idle time as is possible. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6885/1/Linking-Virtual-to-Real-Opens-a-World-of-Possibilities/Linking-Virtual-to-Real-Opens-a-World-of-Possibilities.html At EMO Milano 2009, Siemens PLM Software and Siemens Drive Technologies aimed to show that more linkage between product lifecycle software and production systems/ equipment improves design and makes machining more productive. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6884/1/Machinists-with-CMM-Training-Know-More-Earn-More/Machinists-with-CMM-Training-Know-More-Earn-More.html With the economy slowed, enrollment is picking up at the Moraine Park Technical College Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center (AMTC) in West Bend, Wis. Students want to gain the skills that could land them jobs in high-tech, Lean Manufacturing shops, or that would make them more valuable to their current employers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6883/1/Expansion-custom-larger-machining-paying-off-at-Triangle-Tool/Expansion-custom-larger-machining-paying-off-at-Triangle-Tool.html Already a versatile moldmaker specializing in larger and/or more complex tools such as stack molds, gas-assist, and multishot, Triangle Tool Corp. (Milwaukee, WI) has fully moved into the 18,000-ft2 expansion housing its new bridge-style 5-axis Mecof machining center. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6875/1/Stand-alone-CNC-uses-PC-front-end/Stand-alone-CNC-uses-PC-front-end.html  GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, offers a stand-alone version of its high-performance 0i-D CNC. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6871/1/WARDJet-Introduces-Ability-to-Use-Waterjet-as-a-Digitizer/WARDJet-Introduces-Ability-to-Use-Waterjet-as-a-Digitizer.html Waterjet operators can now digitize small and large parts right on their waterjet machines, allowing them to store electronic files for that project or future projects. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6865/1/Ultragrind-CNC-has-modular-wheelhead-design/Ultragrind-CNC-has-modular-wheelhead-design.html Jones and Shipman has revealed that the first order for its Ultragrind CNC cylindrical grinding machine has been despatched to a precision component manufacturer based in France. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6860/1/OMAX-Unveils-120X-JetMachining-Center-for-Large-Scale-Abrasive-Waterjet-Machining/OMAX-Unveils-120X-JetMachining-Center-for-Large-Scale-Abrasive-Waterjet-Machining.html OMAX® Corporation has announced the introduction of its 120X JetMachining® Center, which has been specifically designed for manufacturers with large-scale abrasive waterjet requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6858/1/Material-difference/Material-difference.html R&M Manufacturing Inc. provides machining, assembly and custom fabrication services. An ISO 9001:2008-certified company, R&M focuses on continually exceeding customer requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6853/1/Original-thinking-wins-business/Original-thinking-wins-business.html Chris Carter of Barker Collins says that innovative thinking has allowed the company to make dramatic savings in machining times. This has given customers much shorter leads times and lower machining costs – and has fuelled growth at the subcontractor. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6852/1/PDP-a-New-Concept-in-Drive-Engineering/PDP-a-New-Concept-in-Drive-Engineering.html The new PDP is a cost effective solution for high precision rack and pinion applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6850/1/CNC-vice-has-interchangeable-jaw-system/CNC-vice-has-interchangeable-jaw-system.html The Chick One-Lok CNC vice system has been added to 1st Machine Tool Accessories' (1st MTA's) portfolio of high-productivity machining equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6842/1/Holistic-energy-saving-strategy-unites-production-and-the-environment/Holistic-energy-saving-strategy-unites-production-and-the-environment.html A holistic and practical approach to satisfy today's energy saving requirements can deliver more than just cutting waste and improving efficiency for manufacturing industries. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6840/1/Triple-Combination---With-the-TruMatic-3000-Fiber-Punching-Laser-Cutting-and-Laser-Welding-can-be-Combined-in-a-Single-System/Triple-Combination---With-the-TruMatic-3000-Fiber-Punching-Laser-Cutting-and-Laser-Welding-can-be-C.html One laser for two different machines: that is the key concept behind the new TruMatic 3000 Fiber punch/laser combination machine. It shares a fiber-guided TruDisk laser with the TruLaser Robot 5020 cell in the TRUMPF LaserNetwork, an arrangement that significantly increases the utilization rate of the beam source. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6835/1/New-Forming-Dimensions-on-Punching-and-Combination-Machines/New-Forming-Dimensions-on-Punching-and-Combination-Machines.html TRUMPF has introduced new punching tools that will enable the production of formings that are larger than ever before. And these new sizes will be achieved in two ways: First, tool developers have created a new tool size they call "Size 5," which is based on a new tool cartridge. Also, for machines with the "active die" function, there are special tools for particularly large formings. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6831/1/Roller-King-supplies-HD-F50-slide-forming-machine/Roller-King-supplies-HD-F50-slide-forming-machine.html Hettich Holding and Co, a manufacturer of thermoforming and packaging systems in Germany, has purchased a fully automatic HD-F50 slide forming machine from Roller King Enterprise. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6828/1/Rankin-AutomationTM-Introduces-Two-Axis-Automated-WeldingMIG-Carbide-Machine-at-Booth-37089/Rankin-AutomationTM-Introduces-Two-Axis-Automated-WeldingMIG-Carbide-Machine-at-Booth-37089.html A new solution for increasing machinery part-life and slashing operating downtime, the Two-Axis Automated Welding/MIG Carbide Machine, debuted at the AWS FABTECH show this week in Chicago. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6824/1/Whats-New-with-Robots-in-PressMachine-Tending-and-Material-Removal/Whats-New-with-Robots-in-PressMachine-Tending-and-Material-Removal.html Material removal or press/machine tending: Which task is more dull and dangerous? Manufacturers often have had difficulty in finding people to fill these positions. With improved vision systems and off-line programming (OLP), manufacturers are increasingly investing in robotics to perform tending and material removal chores. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6821/1/Yasda-Increases-Accuracy-and-Capacity-of-its-Popular-Micro-Center-with-Introduction-of-the-YMC430/Yasda-Increases-Accuracy-and-Capacity-of-its-Popular-Micro-Center-with-Introduction-of-the-YMC430.html The success of Yasda Precision America Corporation's YMC325 Micro Center has prompted the company to develop a second machine with higher accuracies and capacities. Boasting the same robust construction, linear motor drive for all axes and advanced features as the YMC325, the new YMC430 Micro Center is also equipped with newly developed linear ball guide ways and a larger table working surface. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6820/1/Gibbs-produces-gears-on-Citizen-CNC-machine/Gibbs-produces-gears-on-Citizen-CNC-machine.html Gibbs Gears Precision Engineers produces around 200,000 of its gears at its Stoke Mandeville subcontract and development machine shop on a Citizen M32-V CNC sliding-head mill-turn centre. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6816/1/CNC-machine-accuracy-and-the-metric-mode/CNC-machine-accuracy-and-the-metric-mode.html  Most of us in the United States are VERY satisfied to work in the inch system for everything we do. If we happen across a part dimensioned in metric, we simply convert all the dimensions to inch and run the part in inch. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6814/1/Automatic-CNC-handling-system/Automatic-CNC-handling-system.html MULTICAM Systems has released a fully automatic material handling system for its Heavy Duty SR series of CNC routing machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6811/1/Advanced-Machining--Tooling-Inc-Identified-as-Valued-Supplier/Advanced-Machining--Tooling-Inc-Identified-as-Valued-Supplier.html Advanced Machining & Tooling, Inc. (AMT) www.amtmfg.com , was identified as a valued supplier of precision machined parts for 2008 by General Atomics - Aeronautical in Poway, California. Over 5200 parts were delivered in 2008 with an exemplary quality & delivery rating. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6810/1/Introducing-High-Torque-SM2337DT/Introducing-High-Torque-SM2337DT.html Animatics Corporation, designers and manufacturers of highly innovative motion control products, announces the latest release in their OEM Series of SmartMotors, the SM2337DT. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6805/1/Lokesh-Machines-gallops-as-promoter-revokes-pledged-shares/Lokesh-Machines-gallops-as-promoter-revokes-pledged-shares.html Lokesh Machines jumped 5.66% to Rs 44.80 at 13:57 IST on BSE, after the company said a promoter revoked a portion of shares which he had pledged earlier. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6802/1/Old-base-new-machine/Old-base-new-machine.html There is a saying that everything old is new again. This holds particularly true for used machine-tool bases. They aren't going to the bone yard, but instead into new product lines. Building a new machine on an old base eliminates fabrication costs and speeds product delivery. It also provides a solid foundation for updated drive systems, new controls, automated part loading, and increased horsepower. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6800/1/Monorail-machine-minimizes-material-handling/Monorail-machine-minimizes-material-handling.html As part of its foundry modernization process, D&L Foundry in Moses Lake, Wash., installed a Wheelabrator 8-wheel monorail-blast machine to handle municipal castings such as man-hole covers and rings, gratings for trees, and commemorative-event plaques after they exit a rotary shake-out barrel. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6788/1/Jeff-Geronsin-of-C-Axis-PartMaker-to-do-complex-milling-of-medical-parts/Jeff-Geronsin-of-C-Axis-PartMaker-to-do-complex-milling-of-medical-parts.html Using Delcam’s PartMaker CAM software has given medical device manufacturer C-Axis the ability to manufacture complex, high-quality medical parts very efficiently. The company uses a range of six multi-axis CNC mills and Swiss-type lathes, the most complex of which is a twelve-axis Star ECAS-20T. Of course, when programming such sophisticated parts on such complex machines, being able to quote, program and set jobs up efficiently is paramount. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6786/1/New-High-Performance-Compact-Servomotors-for-Demanding-Motion-Control-Applications/New-High-Performance-Compact-Servomotors-for-Demanding-Motion-Control-Applications.html Siemens introduces new flavors to the 1FT7 family, a line of high-performance servomotors for such demanding motion control applications as machine tool CNC interpolation, production machine web handling and more. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6785/1/Trac-installs-2-million-VIPER-grinding-cell/Trac-installs-2-million-VIPER-grinding-cell.html Trac Group's new Crewe production facility has seen the installation of a £2 million cell, based on a robot-fed Makino machining centre configured for VIPER (very impressive performance extreme removal) grinding. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6782/1/Ward-CNC-offers-Hyundai-Kia-mill-turning-centre/Ward-CNC-offers-Hyundai-Kia-mill-turning-centre.html The Hyundai-Kia SKT-700L mill-turning centre, available from UK distributor Ward CNC, features a 12-position, quick-change (0.29-second face/face) tool turret. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6781/1/T-construction-CNC-has-granite-foundation/T-construction-CNC-has-granite-foundation.html It has T-construction (motor spindle on Z-slide and X-slide on granite base) for improved stability and stiffness. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6777/1/Cove-Four-Goes-Green--Expands-Product-Line/Cove-Four-Goes-Green--Expands-Product-Line.html  Cove Four produces precision-formed wire products, wire forms, wire wreathes, masonry ties, anchors, wall ties, springs and assemblies for a variety of industries. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6769/1/Unicut-goes-bananas/Unicut-goes-bananas.html Unicut Precision has broken into the subsea sector, winning the contract for a range of 17 specialist connectors for undersea use. These include ‘banana’ components destined for sensor assemblies and maintenance tooling. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6768/1/Precision-engineering-firm-gains-AS9100-accreditation/Precision-engineering-firm-gains-AS9100-accreditation.html Clitheroe Engineering has announced that it has been accredited to the AS9100 quality standard. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6761/1/Shearing-rolling-machine-maker-rolls-ahead-with-e-commerce-sales/Shearing-rolling-machine-maker-rolls-ahead-with-e-commerce-sales.html Nantong Huateli Machine Tool Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. was established in 2003 and specialized in shearing machine, rolling machine and press brake. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6760/1/Craftsman-invests-in-streamlined-service/Craftsman-invests-in-streamlined-service.html Craftsman Tools has just installed a third Mazak Integrex 400Y turn-mill centre in its main subcontracting cell to increase capacity, reduce costs and give more flexibility. It is also working on an in-process gauging project that will also reduce costs for the customer. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6751/1/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) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6747/1/A-Man-Who-Loves-to-Make-Things/A-Man-Who-Loves-to-Make-Things.html The KVK Precision Specialties Inc. operations in Shenandoah, Virginia are impressive. The company is comprised of four facilities at the Shenandoah campus and another shop remote from this site for a total of 270,000 sq ft of manufacturing space. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6742/1/When-Less-Turns-Out-to-Be-More/When-Less-Turns-Out-to-Be-More.html Business is good at Kirsan Engineering, but it can always make room for more. The shop thrives on repeat contract work from over 20 customers. However, just six or seven of those customers make up 90 percent of the shop’s business, and Kirsan Engineering likes it that way. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6716/1/Mills-CNC-has-launched-a-website-for-used-and-ex-demo-Doosan-machine-tools/Mills-CNC-has-launched-a-website-for-used-and-ex-demo-Doosan-machine-tools.html • a select number of Doosans that customers have traded-in on a part-exchange basis, to help acquire and fund, their purchase of a new Doosan machine tool info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6707/1/New-Micro-Machining-Tooling-Solutions/New-Twin-Spindle-Turning-Center.html Big Daishowa Seiki and Big Kaiser Precision Tooling Inc. (www.bigkaiser.com) will introduce the Air Power Spindle, an air-driven tool that can be used as an additional spindle on normal machining centers to eliminate the need for an expensive, high-speed machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6696/1/Black-Loon-Mill-Works-Adds-New-Gear/Black-Loon-Mill-Works-Adds-New-Gear.html Black Loon Millworks International, northern Ontario’s largest architectural millwork manufacturer, announced today it has recently commissioned a new IMA Advantage 70 edge bander machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6690/1/Mates-EasyMark-tooling-kit-can-mark-metal-components-in-five-ways/Mates-EasyMark-tooling-kit-can-mark-metal-components-in-five-ways.html US-BASED Mate Precision Tooling has released its EasyMark 5-in-1 tooling kit for automating metal component identification during the punching process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6685/1/Macht-Schnell-Anodized-Battery-Tray-Boston-Acoustics-and-more---Gear/Macht-Schnell-Anodized-Battery-Tray-Boston-Acoustics-and-more---Gear.html Macht Schnell Anodized Battery Tray There's no arguing that street cars just keep getting heavier. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6683/1/Air-of-optimism-at-Open-House/Air-of-optimism-at-Open-House.html Citizen Machinery UK's recent Open House at its headquarters in Watford drew some 150 visitors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6682/1/NUM-CNC-helps-restore-Gleason-gear-hobber/NUM-CNC-helps-restore-Gleason-gear-hobber.html MasterControls Inc (MCI) has announced the use of NUM CNC's circuit boards to retrofit a Gleason 782 gear hobber and continue precision engineering duties long after the original controls became impractical and unreliable. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6678/1/Ronson-Gears-boosts-capabilities-with-new-Fellows-gear-shaping-machine/Ronson-Gears-boosts-capabilities-with-new-Fellows-gear-shaping-machine.html RONSON Gears says it has invested in a new Fellows FS630-200 CNC Hydrostroke Internal Gear Shaper, reducing its lead times and ramping up the product quality. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6677/1/XYZ-takes-orders-expands-services/XYZ-takes-orders-expands-services.html A recent series of Open Days hosted at XYZ Machine Tools Ltd's regional showrooms resulted in orders valued at nearly £700,000, while details of expanded services were announced. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6674/1/Composite-platform-machines/Composite-platform-machines.html The Bourn & Koch “composite platform” machine resulted from an effort to replace the legacy lines of Motch and Bullard turning centers, Springfield vertical grinders, Blanchard vertical rotary surface grinders, and Fellows mid-range mechanical stroking gear shapers. The new machine is a low-cost, common building block with innovative no- or low-maintenance technologies, and integral and linear motors with high-precision feedback. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6671/1/One-Tonne-Workpieces-can-be-Produced-in-5-Axis-FMS/One-Tonne-Workpieces-can-be-Produced-in-5-Axis-FMS.html German machining centre manufacturer, Hermle, has introduced a new, flexible manufacturing system (FMS) comprising a heavy-duty 6-axis robot, a pallet storage magazine, and one or two of the company's largest 5-axis machining centres, C 50 U. Loads weighing up to 1,000 kg, including workpiece, fixture and pallet, may be handled automatically in the system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6669/1/Conference-Helps-Teachers-to-Understand-Teach-CNC-Techniques/Conference-Helps-Teachers-to-Understand-Teach-CNC-Techniques.html Over 50 high-school and junior-college manufacturing-technology teachers spent three days in July at the California Polytechnic State University campus at San Luis Obispo, for the fifth Manufacturing Technology Teachers Assn./California Drafting Technology Consortium Joint Summer Conference to improve their teaching skills and expand their technical understanding of the subjects. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6666/1/Consistent-inspection-process/Consistent-inspection-process.html Most manufacturers currently use offline part measurement systems, such as co-ordinate measuring machines (CMMs), to verify the dimensions of high-value products. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6663/1/CMT-announces-recession-busting-German-deal/CMT-announces-recession-busting-German-deal.html A substantial order has been placed by a German company for the services of a precision engineering firm in Colchester, boosting the organisation in the downturn. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6662/1/MACH-2010-Doosan-launches-promised/MACH-2010-Doosan-launches-promised.html Mills CNC will be showcasing new machines at MACH 2010, including lathes, turning centres, machining centres and multi-axis mill-turn machines, with pride of place going to the VC630 5-AX – a high-performance 5-axis machining centre. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6659/1/Novel-new-tool-head-design-for-cutting-machinery-slashes-the-cost-of-migrating-to-3D-movement/Novel-new-tool-head-design-for-cutting-machinery-slashes-the-cost-of-migrating-to-3D-movement.html Today at EMO 2009, the CNC vendor NUM is launching an innovative ready-integrated pan-and-tilt tool head solution for sophisticated plasma, laser and waterjet cutting machinery applications. Called NUMcut, it provides a very simple means of extending the capability of machinery from 2D to 3D applications, with precise multi-axis interpolation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6654/1/Walter-GB-is-offering-a-complete-machining-package-for-worry-free-thread-generation/Walter-GB-is-offering-a-complete-machining-package-for-worry-free-thread-generation.html The solution includes Prototyp Orbital thread milling cutters, for the effective and efficient creation of threads down to M 1.6 and up to three times depth to diameter ratio as standard - as well as UNC 1 5/16 and UNF 2 5/16 sizes, plus a 'ready-to-run', internet-accessible CNC machining software program. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6646/1/Aluminium-cutters/Aluminium-cutters.html Dormer has expanded its family of solid carbide cutters for aluminium with the launch of five new cutters specifically designed to excel in precision milling applications with state-of-the-art CNC machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6641/1/Armin-Strom-SA-Invests-In-Biel-Watch-Manufacture/Armin-Strom-SA-Invests-In-Biel-Watch-Manufacture.html With the opening of a new watchmaking atelier in Biel, Switzerland, luxury watch brand Armin Strom has made a very strong statement about its positive outlook for the future.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6637/1/Brown-Machines-Next-Generation-of-Integrated-Machine-Controls-Provides-More-User-Friendly-Operation-Performance-Compatibility-and-Serviceability/Brown-Machines-Next-Generation-of-Integrated-Machine-Controls-Provides-More-User-Friendly-Opera.html The next generation of thermoforming machine control is now available from Brown Machine. This new system is "information enabled," scalable, tightly coupled, and is optimized for visualization, discrete motion, servo motion, temperature control and machine safety. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6632/1/Tech-tip-machining-new-rotors-could-be-unnecessary/Tech-tip-machining-new-rotors-could-be-unnecessary.html It isn’t uncommon for techs to ask if new rotors should be machined. The answer, according to Bendix® Answerman Chuck Kennedy, is a resounding no: machining new rotors is an unnecessary step that could actually lead to more problems that might not have occurred otherwise. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6630/1/MAXIEM-Waterjet/MAXIEM-Waterjet.html The MAXIEM is an abrasive waterjet cutting system with an X-Y table containing Intelli-TRAX(TM) traction drive technology and a Motorized Z-Axis. The proven high-pressure direct drive pump technology (50,000 psi) is available in 20 and 30 horsepower options. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6627/1/Express-aims-for-renewables-contracts-with-new-large-horizontal/Express-aims-for-renewables-contracts-with-new-large-horizontal.html Express Engineering has invested in a large capacity horizontal machining centre that it hopes will lead to new contracts in the renewable energy sector. The new machine can handle parts weighing up to 3 tonnes and 2m in diameter. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6622/1/New-Measuring-System-Checks-Roundness-And-Surface-Finish/New-Measuring-System-Checks-Roundness-And-Surface-Finish.html Hommel-Etamic, Rochester Hills, MI, introduces the Hommel-Etamic Roundscan, a specially developed scanning system that combines automatic measurement of form, cylindricity and roughness characteristics in one measuring instrument. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6614/1/Hanson-Springs-has-announced-further-investment-in-cold-coiling-capacity---CNC-63mm-2-12in-cold-coiling-machine/Hanson-Springs-has-announced-further-investment-in-cold-coiling-capacity---CNC-63mm-2-12in-cold-c.html The 63mm coiling machine has now been commissioned at the Halfpenny Bridge, Rochdale, UK facility. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6603/1/New-Numerical-Computer-Control-System-for-Machine-Tools-from-Siemens/New-Numerical-Computer-Control-System-for-Machine-Tools-from-Siemens.html The new Sinumerik 828D numerical control adds a compact class model to the Siemens Drive Technologies range of machine tool controls. The control includes such exacting CNC functions as kinematic transformations and an efficient tool management system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6599/1/New-computer-numerical-control-for-compact-class-machine-tools/New-computer-numerical-control-for-compact-class-machine-tools.html The new Sinumerik 828D numerical control adds a compact class model to the Siemens Drive Technologies range of machine tool controls. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6596/1/600-UK-will-showcase-its-entire-range-of-machines-at-its-Heckmondwike-West-Yorkshire-headquarters-between-10-12-November/600-UK-will-showcase-its-entire-range-of-machines-at-its-Heckmondwike-West-Yorkshire-headquarters.html On show will be CNC turning centres, VMCs and Fanuc Robodrill and Robocut EDM units.600 UK's Alpha X Series CNC combination lathe plus the latest-generation Tornado TT6 twin-turret, twin-spindle CNC turning centre and the Storm VMC range will feature. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6583/1/Ward-CNC-machinery-to-be-demonstrated-at-EMO/Ward-CNC-machinery-to-be-demonstrated-at-EMO.html Hankook, Hartford, Hyundai-Kia, Soraluce and Union will all be present at the Milan EMO from 5-10 October to promote examples from their ranges of machine tools, which are available from Ward CNC. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6579/1/The-10-commandments-of-dry-high-speed-machining/The-10-commandments-of-dry-high-speed-machining.html Dry machining is making inroads onto many shop floors, as it eliminates or greatly reduces coolant use, often cutting costs and providing a healthier working environment.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6574/1/North-Carolina-Job-Shop-Has-Productivity-go-quotOff-The-Chartsquot/North-Carolina-Job-Shop-Has-Productivity-go-quotOff-The-Chartsquot.html Owners credit their success to an entirely new CNC being used on all machine tools and metalforming equipment; claims to obsolete G-code. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6573/1/KONTEC-KSC-One-Clamping-Module-for-All-Workpieces/KONTEC-KSC-One-Clamping-Module-for-All-Workpieces.html  The KONTEC KSC from SCHUNK Inc is a multi-functional manual clamping system. It is easily adjusted, whether conventional clamping, very low clamping depths for 5-sided machining, molded parts, plates or workpieces with saw cut surfaces, KONTEC KSC enables an adjustment in very little time. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6570/1/CNC-machining-firm-highlights-eco-drive/CNC-machining-firm-highlights-eco-drive.html An expert in CNC machining is promoting the efficiency of its latest electrical discharge machining (EDM) offerings. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6565/1/Technology-supports-ambition/Technology-supports-ambition.html Derek Eyre lost his sight in a car accident during his engineering apprenticeship. But his determination, supported by an understanding employer, and technology, has seen him become a fully skilled CNC setter info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6562/1/Multi-probe-without-compromise/Multi-probe-without-compromise.html Multi-tasking machine tools are well understood, but similar one-hit technology in the quality field is not, argues OGPToday, it is possible to measure component features, using a combination of zoom optics and video analysis; automatically scan surface profiles with an in-built laser; and deploy a touch probe to measure three- dimensional features. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6559/1/New-VMC-saves-space-and-time/New-VMC-saves-space-and-time.html Hi-Tech Mold & Engineering Inc., Rochester Hills, Mich., needed space for additional machines in its 140,000 ft 2 complex while maintaining, or improving, the plant's productivity on a per-machine basis. To meet these goals, Hi-Tech selected a Makino SNC64G/S vertical machining center to replace three different VMCs it was using to make graphite electrodes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6548/1/CNC-machining-firm-is-flying-high/CNC-machining-firm-is-flying-high.html Despite the recession, one firm continues to defy the economic climate.The economic woes of the UK may be affecting a number of companies, yet one is going from strength to strength, achieving "outstanding business results" by its own admission. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6547/1/Get-Low-Cost-Automation-with-CNC-Bar-Pullers/Get-Low-Cost-Automation-with-CNC-Bar-Pullers.html Royal Products, a leading supplier of Metalworking Accessories offers a broad range of CNC Bar Pullers as an inexpensive means of automating ANY CNC Lathe, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6543/1/Machines-and-Pallets-Put-the-Lights-Out-in-Production/Machines-and-Pallets-Put-the-Lights-Out-in-Production.html An incoming job involving large volumes of parts requiring a lot of five-axis work was the driving force behind Hoppe Tool Inc.’s () decision to add a palletized system that included a 5-axis machine tool. But instead of doing so, it purchased just two 5-axis machines and integrated them into the shop’s existing 24-pallet workhandling system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6542/1/Shop-Delivers-on-time-Quality/Shop-Delivers-on-time-Quality.html Apollo Products Inc. operates under a simple business principle that has kept the Willoughby, Oh., shop successful as a designer and manufacturer of gages, fixtures, specialty tooling and dies. That principle is to manufacture highquality products and deliver them on time, always. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6536/1/WARDJet-profilers-available-from-Wightman-Stewart/WARDJet-profilers-available-from-Wightman-Stewart.html Wightman Stewart is now the exclusive UK distributor for WARDJet abrasive and pure waterjet cutting machines.WARDJet is based in Ohio, USA, and its waterjet systems have already earned the respect of 1,000s of customers from different market sectors all over the world. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6535/1/Northrop-Grumman-recommends-Siemens-CNC-technologies-for-use-by-F-35-supply-chain/Northrop-Grumman-recommends-Siemens-CNC-technologies-for-use-by-F-35-supply-chain.html Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. announced that Northrop Grumman Corp. Aerospace Systems is "strongly encouraging" its supply chain to explore the use of Siemens Sinumerik 840D solution line CNC and Sinumerik Volumetric Compensation System (VCS) to achieve high-tolerance machined parts for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6531/1/Hampson-secures-new-contracts/Hampson-secures-new-contracts.html A precision engineering firm specialising in aerospace components has announced that it has secured new CNC tooling contracts worth $4 million (£2.4 million). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6529/1/A-Classic-example/A-Classic-example.html Two new CNC machines at Nottinghamshire-based precision manufacturing subcontract specialist Classic Precision Engineering are producing complex precision parts for customers in the aerospace, electronics, medical and automotive sectors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6518/1/Problem-becomes-profit-for-Clarklake-Machine/Problem-becomes-profit-for-Clarklake-Machine.html A local precision parts manufacturer knows that when your machines aren't running, customers don't get their products on time, and you're not making money. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6514/1/Shop-doing-work-for-solar-energy-project/Shop-doing-work-for-solar-energy-project.html A strategy shared by many residents who want to spur a local economic recovery is to foster jobs related to alternate energies — in other words, taking a path to “green” business development. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6511/1/Fast-Taps-For-Todays-CNC-Machines/-Fast-Taps-For-Todays-CNC-Machines.html Emuge Corp. (Northborough, Massachusetts), has expanded its line of Full-Speed taps with ten new styles, each available in 20 different sizes, in both inch and millimeter.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6506/1/DATRON-Introduces-the-ML-1500---a-Large-Format-High-speed-CNC-Machining-System-for-Sheet-Material-Batch-Machining-and-Extrusions/DATRON-Introduces-the-ML-1500---a-Large-Format-High-speed-CNC-Machining-System-for-Sheet-Material.html Datron Dynamics, Inc. has released a version of their high-speed machining technology in a much larger format to accommodate sheet material, lengthy extrusions and large-run batch machining. The ML-1500 machining system is specially designed for the precise machining of large-format workpieces. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6504/1/Collet-Chucks-a-Better-Alternative-to-Three-Jaw-Chucks/Collet-Chucks-a-Better-Alternative-to-Three-Jaw-Chucks.html Royal Products is America's leading manufacturer of precision metalworking tools and accessories for over 60 years. Our broad product line consists of hundreds of high-performance tooling and workholding products including CNC Collet Chucks, Collets and Collet Closers, Live Centers, Filtermist Mist Collectors, Albrecht Drill Chucks, Quick-Change Power Chucks, and Rota-Rack Rotary Parts Conveyor Accumulators.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6502/1/Calmotion-Announces-LANCNC-Controller-for-All-CNCs/Calmotion-Announces-LANCNC-Controller-for-All-CNCs.html Calmotion, a leading motion control engineering organization, today announced the LANCNC controller, which allows fast drag and drop bi-directional file transfers between any CNC and PCs on a network without additional software.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6489/1/Headland-on-the-OMAX-Bevel-Head-and-Tilt-a-Jet/Headland-on-the-OMAX-Bevel-Head-and-Tilt-a-Jet.html HEADLAND has outlined the usefulness of OMAX Bevel Head with Tilt-a-Jet capabilities. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6484/1/Larson-Systems-Launches-First-OEM-Panel-Mounted-Spring-Gage/Larson-Systems-Launches-First-OEM-Panel-Mounted-Spring-Gage.html Hot on the heels of the release of its new Tiger Spring Gage, Larson Systems announces the introduction of the Tiger CNC, the first OEM panel-mounted spring gage. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6481/1/LANCNC-Controller-for-CNCs-from-Calmotion/LANCNC-Controller-for-CNCs-from-Calmotion.html Calmotion announces the LANCNC controller, which allows fast drag and drop bi-directional file transfers between any CNC and PCs on a network without additional software.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6479/1/CNC-means-faster-patterns-for-castings/CNC-means-faster-patterns-for-castings.html CNC investment at the Midas Pattern Company means that patterns for castings can be produced in just two days. In the case of rotational mould tools it is quite usual for castings of 2m by 1m to be produced. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6464/1/HTECs-Generate-Winners-at-2009-SkillsUSA-Championships/HTECs-Generate-Winners-at-2009-SkillsUSA-Championships.html  Oxnard, CA -In June, more than 5000 outstanding students from around the country competed in the 2009 SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. For the fourth year, Haas Automation, Inc., sponsored the Precision Machining Technology (PMT) Competition at the event, and once again, the majority of winners in the PMT category received their training at Haas Technical Education Centers (HTECs). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6459/1/Outdoors-company-plans-large-expansion/Outdoors-company-plans-large-expansion.html Another local business is crashing through the economic recession and expanding with new workspace, new equipment and new jobs.Primos CNC Production Department Vice President Anthony Foster said his company has begun work on an approximately $625,000 expansion project that is expected to increase the facility's output and add 10 new jobs to the 25-member workforce over the next year.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6455/1/Conix-Research-Announces-The-Precision-Ballscrew-Stage-For-Upright-Microscopes/Conix-Research-Announces-The-Precision-Ballscrew-Stage-For-Upright-Microscopes.html Conix Research Inc. announced today, its newest innovation in microscope automation, the Precision Ballscrew Stage. The new product provides accurate positioning for many applications including the automation of microscope focusing to obtain precise optical sections of sub-micron measurements, confocal microscopy, deconvolution, lineage analysis, and 3-D reconstruction. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6453/1/Probing-and-calibrating-keeps-machines-on-course/Probing-and-calibrating-keeps-machines-on-course.html Hamilton-Sundstrand of Grand Junction, Colo., machines complex housings and forgings for aerospace fuel-handling systems, auxiliary power units (APU), and wing-flap-actuation systems.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6450/1/Mitsui-CNC-machining-centres-cut-ring-gears/Mitsui-CNC-machining-centres-cut-ring-gears.html Mitsui Seiki USA has announced that several of its customers are cutting 10-14 class ring gears in low- to mid-volume applications on its CNC vertical and horizontal machining centres. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6449/1/Engineering-Plastics-from-Mulford/Engineering-Plastics-from-Mulford.html RALLOY® HDPE Sheet, RALLOY® UHMWPE Sheet and Rod, RALLOY® PP Sheet, TECAST T Nylon Rod and Sheet, TECAST TM MOS2-Filled Nylon Rod and Sheet, TECAMID Nylon Rod, TECAFORM AH Acetal Rod and Sheet, LEXAN® Sheet, Acrylic Sheet, Laser Cutting Services, CNC Router Services, Machined Parts, Injection Moulded Plastic Parts, and Cast Polyurethane Moulded Parts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6445/1/Mitsubishi-Waterjet-DX-Series-Delivers-Unmatched-Performance/Mitsubishi-Waterjet-DX-Series-Delivers-Unmatched-Performance.html MC Machinery Systems, Inc. is excited to introduce its newest waterjet technology, the DX Series. Mitsubishi Waterjet's DX Series delivers technology and machine designed for superior performance and reliability.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6444/1/The-XYZ-of-CNC/The-XYZ-of-CNC.html There are still companies out there yet to make their first step into CNC. XYZ is onto this and is taking steps to convert those yet to be convinced, as Mike Corbett, manager, applications and training, explainsXYZ Machine Tools organises regular CNC Appreciation Days at its four UK regional showrooms, the idea being to introduce non-CNC users to the technology and to upgrade the skills of existing users. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6440/1/Age-of-the-robot/Age-of-the-robot.html Robots are emerging as a key machine shop technology, bringing with them benefits such as reduced cycle times and fewer labour costs. Machinery reportsImage:  DCMT's automated injector valve solution for Delphi uses Stäubli robots info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6430/1/The-New-American-Post-Industrial-Microen/The-New-American-Post-Industrial-Microenterprise.html In a small garage in Cedar Park, Texas outside of Austin, there is the start of a new company that reflects an emerging trend in small business. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6429/1/Soraluces-green-machine-agenda/Soraluces-green-machine-agenda.html Spanish machine tool builder Soraluce (Ward CNC) is implementing a range of groundbreaking 'green' philosophies. Soraluce's commitment to its Ecodesign philosophy is demonstrated by its participation in a number of European-wide projects and its quality accreditations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6424/1/DMG-Microset-Tool-Presetter-with-Linear-drives/DMG-Microset-Tool-Presetter-with-Linear-drives.html DMG Microset, the first series of Tool Presetting devices with linear drives for efficient and precise tool presetting of drilling, milling and turning tools ,has been launched in India. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6418/1/Flat-form-tooling-faster/Flat-form-tooling-faster.html Warwick-based PJ Tooling Ltd has cut the finishing time for profiled form tools from three hours to just forty minutes with EDM technology. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6409/1/Prodigy-PCI-Programmable-Motion-Cards-with-Ethernet-Connectivity/Prodigy-PCI-Programmable-Motion-Cards-with-Ethernet-Connectivity.html The Prodigy family of motion cards now has board-level C-Motion® programming, expanded design flexibility, and extended connectivity options. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6406/1/On-Machine-Geometric-Measurement-Significantly-Enhanced-with-New-Measurement-and-Reporting-Capability/On-Machine-Geometric-Measurement-Significantly-Enhanced-with-New-Measurement-and-Reporting-Capabilit.html Renishaw, the world's leading supplier of PC-based measurement software for CNC machine tools, is releasing a new version of its Renishaw OMV Pro software, a powerful package that works with touch probes to give advanced on-machine part verification and machine simulation capabilities.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6405/1/Ultra-Accurate-Calibration-Machine-Range-from-Trimos/Ultra-Accurate-Calibration-Machine-Range-from-Trimos.html Bowers Metrology, the UK agent for the eminent Swiss Metrology manufacturer Trimos, has announced the launch of the Labconcept Nano range of ultra-accurate, calibration machines.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6399/1/Linear-drives-turn-up-the-volume/Linear-drives-turn-up-the-volume.html Three fast new Citizen sliding head machines with linear drive technology are doing the same work as five old machines at Tenable Screw, delivering cost savings that allow the company to stay competitive. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6398/1/Kurt-Becomes-Distributor-of-NEMI-Vacuum-Workholding/Kurt-Becomes-Distributor-of-NEMI-Vacuum-Workholding.html KURT Manufacturing Company announced today that it has signed an agreement making it the exclusive worldwide distributor of the NEMI vacuum workholding product line. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6394/1/VTCs-do-the-work-of-four-machines/VTCs-do-the-work-of-four-machines.html THE PERFORMANCE OF 30 TO 50-YEAR-OLD BORING mills at the Number One Machine Shop at American Cast Iron Pipe Co. (ACIPCO) had degraded to the point that operational costs became prohibitive. So the company replaced them with two vertical turning centers from Giddings & Lewis (G&L), one of which was a VTC Series 1600. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6392/1/CNC-means-faster-patterns-for-castings/CNC-means-faster-patterns-for-castings.html CNC investment at the Midas Pattern Company means that patterns for castings can be produced in just two days. In the case of rotational mould tools it is quite usual for castings of 2m by 1m to be produced. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6388/1/NCMT-awarded-CNC-machining-distributorship/NCMT-awarded-CNC-machining-distributorship.html NCMT has been awarded an exclusive UK distributorship for CNC machining diagnostic products. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6385/1/Leveraging-PackML-in-CNC-applications/Leveraging-PackML-in-CNC-applications.html The quest in manufacturing for a competitive advantage is never-ending. Cost savings and efficiency improvements are constant goals in production, but can fall behind by the lack of interface standards.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6375/1/CNC-machining-springs-into-life/CNC-machining-springs-into-life.html Texas-based spring manufacturer has added three new CNC machining centres to its Houston operation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6368/1/Spring-Manufacturer-Upgrades-Equipment-Line/Spring-Manufacturer-Upgrades-Equipment-Line.html Spring manufacturer Leeco Spring International recently added three new automatic CNC coiling machines to its production line, which can enable Leeco to competitive pricing and most importantly, improved lead times. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6366/1/Water-jet-intensifier-pump-agreement/Water-jet-intensifier-pump-agreement.html Italy's Waterjet Corporation s.r.l is to exclusively supply KMT Waterjet Systems' Streamline intensifiers with its water jet tables. For the Waterjet Corporation, the agreement offers major advantages in terms of offering customers a range of intensifiers with a global reputation for quality and reliability backed up by first class customer service. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6364/1/Justifying-High-Technology-in-the-Machine-Shop/Justifying-High-Technology-in-the-Machine-Shop.html In the ongoing battle for survival and profitability in the precision parts production business, the latest CNC technology is more important than ever. It allows shops to do more in one operation with less direct labor, produces more consistent, higher quality parts and helps reduce the cost per piece produced. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6363/1/Ondrives-releases-servo-insert-couplings/Ondrives-releases-servo-insert-couplings.html FOLLOWING its merger with Rino Industries, Ondrives has released a range of servo-insert couplings into their extensive portfolio via its biggest ever catalogue. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6354/1/Unicut-shows-strength-in-defence/Unicut-shows-strength-in-defence.html An eleven-part pneumatic valve component for military vehicles involving complete kit supply has been won by Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden City from subcontractors in Eastern Europe. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6346/1/Tour-de-force/Tour-de-force.html IDC Models, the rapid prototyping and model making division of Industrial Design Consultancy Ltd. (IDC), has recently completed the design and manufacture of a smart new award for the winning cyclists of The Tour Series, that finishes today in Southend. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6343/1/CNC-machining-put-to-alternative-use/CNC-machining-put-to-alternative-use.html An Australian artist has found an alternative use for CNC machining equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6341/1/Smart-Steel-machine-makes-wind-power-easier/Smart-Steel-machine-makes-wind-power-easier.html Oxyser has dramatically increased the throughput of its oxy-acetylene steel cutting machinery, and automated the process, by developing a new twin-head machine controlled by NUM's Axium CNC platform. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6328/1/LMT-wins-contract-with-Volkswagen-in-China/LMT-wins-contract-with-Volkswagen-in-China.html CNC machining expert LMT has secured a "prestigious" contract to provide the full tool management operations for the Volkswagen Group in China, it has been announced. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6323/1/Hydrafeed-developments-ready-for-the-upturn/Hydrafeed-developments-ready-for-the-upturn.html UK barfeed manufacturer Hydrafeed is set to expand its range further by year end.The Milton Keynes-based firm's new Autofeed long magazine bar feed set to be available by the end of the year, having up to 65 mm bar capacity.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6320/1/New-large-format-CNC-router-line-announced/New-large-format-CNC-router-line-announced.html Vision Engraving & Routing Systems has announced a new large-format CNC router line aiming to help people wanting to use CNC machining for areas of 4ft x 8ft and upwards. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6311/1/Siemens-induction-servomotors-for-presses-available-from-CNC-Design/Siemens-induction-servomotors-for-presses-available-from-CNC-Design.html Siemens induction servomotors, available from CNC Design , are predestined for applications where the main focus is on continuous, smooth running operation of axes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6308/1/Toolholding-demos-to-go-nationwide/Toolholding-demos-to-go-nationwide.html LMT, a CNC machining specialist based in Coventry, is to hit the road with a customised demonstration vehicle to show prospective customers the benefits of its products. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6307/1/Siemens-drives-SINAMICS-S120-available-from-CNC-Design/Siemens-drives-SINAMICS-S120-available-from-CNC-Design.html SINAMICS S120, available from CNC Design , has numerous components and functions that are harmonised and coordinated with one another.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6305/1/Siemens-motion-controller-SIMOTION-available-from-CNC-Design/Siemens-motion-controller-SIMOTION-available-from-CNC-Design.html SIMOTION, the scalable motion control system, offers customers with higher degree of flexibility. SIMOTION, available from CNC Design , allows central or distributed machine concepts to be realised. With SIMOTION, customers can depend on user-friendly engineering and fast commissioning, a precise jump to increase the level of competitiveness. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6302/1/Hyundai-Kia-machines-available-from-stock/Hyundai-Kia-machines-available-from-stock.html Hyundai-Kia SKT MTS 4-axis multi-tasking turning centres are now available immediately from stock from exclusive UK and Ireland distributor Ward CNC.A major benefit of the SKT 2500 MTS is its 18.5 kW, 8,000 rpm, high-torque B-axis milling head and the 4,500 rpm sub-spindle with full C axis capability (that complements the 30 kW main spindle) which, with 'kissing spindle' design, enables synchronised part exchange at 30 m/min rapid traverse. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6298/1/Germanys-Kegelmann-to-Host-WorkNC-Machining-Tech-Days/Germanys-Kegelmann-to-Host-WorkNC-Machining-Tech-Days.html Since the end of March of this year, the new F. Zimmermann FZ 100 gantry (portal) milling machine, seen on display at last year’s EUROMOLD show, has been in operation at  Kegelmann Technik in Rodgau-J&uumldesheim, Germany. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6296/1/Autoy-invests-in-more-space-for-growth/Autoy-invests-in-more-space-for-growth.html Preston-based subcontractor Autoy has acquired new premises that will double its working space and allow further investment in CNC machine tools. The move will also provide upgraded office and visitor facilities and allow the company to hold larger stocks of components for customers for call-off as required. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6289/1/PowerMILL-goes-on-tour/PowerMILL-goes-on-tour.html A CNC machining software specialist is to go on a tour of the country to promote its latest release in a bid to enhance the productivity and quality of companies across the UK. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6288/1/Citizen-to-demonstrate-productivity-benefits-of-its-A32/Citizen-to-demonstrate-productivity-benefits-of-its-A32.html Citizen Machinery UK is to stage a series of Citizen A32 Productivity Demonstrations between 2 and 5 June 2009 at its headquarters in Bushey, Watford.Hailed as "the world's fastest 32 mm CNC sliding head turn-mill centre", the competitively priced, heavy duty Citizen A32 will be under power in the showroom. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6280/1/CNC-Releases-Mastercam-X4/CNC-Releases-Mastercam-X4.html CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam X4. Mastercam X4 offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation with a suite of new toolpaths, multi-threading ability, and much more. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6277/1/New-CNC-tooling-range-revealed/New-CNC-tooling-range-revealed.html LMT has announced a new range of CNC tooling products for machining centres. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6276/1/A-seat-for-The-Gadget-Show/A-seat-for-The-Gadget-Show.html When the Gadget Show decided to make a ‘gadget chair’ that would incorporate viewers’ design suggestions it turned to Graham Parish Engineering to come up with a twenty-first century take on Jimmy Saville’s ‘Jim’ll Fix It’ chair. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6275/1/New-Look-Mould-Centre-at-Langrish-Unveiled-by-Arrk-Tooling/New-Look-Mould-Centre-at-Langrish-Unveiled-by-Arrk-Tooling.html ARRK Tooling Development Ltd has just completed a major refurbishment of its moulding facility in Langrish, as part of a major investment programme. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6274/1/CNC-Design-Mechatronic-machine-concepts-optimise-interaction/CNC-Design-Mechatronic-machine-concepts-optimise-interaction.html An optimal interaction between mechanical, electrical/electronic systems and software is required for modern machines to fulfill the increasing requirements regarding productivity, flexibility and quality. This is the reason that mechatronic concepts are becoming important.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6272/1/Another-Successful-Austech-Manufacturing-Technology-Exhibition/Another-Successful-Austech-Manufacturing-Technology-Exhibition.html It was a little uncertain what this year's Austech exhibition would hold in the face of the global economic crisis. If nobody was investing in new machinery, then would they come to see the latest in machine tool technology anyway? info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6265/1/Muller-England-expands-Indian-facility/Muller-England-expands-Indian-facility.html Muller England (Subcon Stand K118) is one of the largest privately owned subcontract machining facilities in the UK with four sites in the UK sites – all of which are TS16949 approved. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6263/1/Rustlick-Introduces-Compact-Tramp-Oil-Separator/Rustlick-Introduces-Compact-Tramp-Oil-Separator.html Rustlick introduced the Mini SC Coolant Rejuvenator, a compact, efficient and affordable tramp oil separator. Developed for CNC and small-run machines, the Mini SC features specially engineered packing media, pneumatic diaphragm pump and a compact 13-gallon tank that is ideal for tucking next to a sump. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6259/1/High-tech-machining-at-your-disposal/High-tech-machining-at-your-disposal.html Continual investment in the latest CNC technology and associated production processes means that LMS Precision (exhibiting at Subcon on stand D109) can put some of the most accurate and reliable machine tools currently available at its customers’ disposal. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6258/1/Automation-has-many-benefits/Automation-has-many-benefits.html Following the promotion of its automated services this month, AgieCharmilles listed several reasons as to why automation is key to a CNC machining company's long-term performance. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6256/1/Sandvik-presents-aerospace-engine-solutions/Sandvik-presents-aerospace-engine-solutions.html Sandvik Coromant will be introducing an aerospace engine solutions package at the Paris Airshow, containing products designed to offer productivity benefits to typical industry applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6255/1/Niles-machine-shop-finds-new-avenues-to-avoid-fate-of-other-manufacturers/Niles-machine-shop-finds-new-avenues-to-avoid-fate-of-other-manufacturers.html Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention. Some might say it's also the mother of evolution. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6254/1/CNC-Machines-International-created-a-high-performance-waterjet-cutter-Heres-how-engineers-chose-a-controller/CNC-Machines-International-created-a-high-performance-waterjet-cutter-Heres-how-engineers-chos.html A high-pressure (60,000 psi) water stream can cut anything from cloth to glass to rubber as fast as 100 ft. per minute. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6250/1/Esab-launches-Sabre-DX-for-CNC-cutting/Esab-launches-Sabre-DX-for-CNC-cutting.html The new Sabre DX Heavy-Duty Gantry Cutting Machine has been introduced by Esab Cutting Systems. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6247/1/Bright-Spark-makes-tracks-for-growth/Bright-Spark-makes-tracks-for-growth.html Bright Spark was a daring move in this uncertain economic climate and we had to allocate all our in-house resources and knowledge base to make it successful. We decided to implement a two man management team from Merc – Nigel Jenkins and Jon Hoyle, who became the joint operations managers of Bright Spark.” info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6242/1/Maximizing-CNC-machinery/Maximizing-CNC-machinery.html  To examine the benefits of CNC routers and machining centers, WOOD & WOOD PRODUCTS interviewed five manufacturers on efficiency, ease of use and productivity. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6234/1/UK-CNC-machining-specialist-records-5-growth/UK-CNC-machining-specialist-records-5-growth.html Lancashire-based CNC machining company has announced that it has recorded five per cent growth for 2008/2009, with an even better future predicted, it has been reported. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6232/1/CNC-pays-dividends-at-Faringdon/CNC-pays-dividends-at-Faringdon.html Oxfordshire-based Faringdon Precision Engineering was set up from day one to offer maximum flexibility and offer fast turnaround. Faringdon says delivery is the key to keeping customers happy - particularly the Formula One teams it works for. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6227/1/Aerospace-Automation-Consortium-Touts-Robotics/Aerospace-Automation-Consortium-Touts-Robotics.html An independent group called the Aerospace Automation Consortium (AAC) was created in 2003 to address industry needs and create dialogue on common manufacturing challenges. The group includes aircraft manufacturers, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, and production equipment suppliers, such as Advanced Integration Technology Inc., M. Torres and Nova-Tech Engineering LLC. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6226/1/Taiwans-Machining-Center-Makers-Keep-Adding-Tricks-to-Their-Acts/Taiwans-Machining-Center-Makers-Keep-Adding-Tricks-to-Their-Acts.html For as long as anyone in the industry can recall, the leaders from Japan, Germany and the USA have always occupied enviable roles in supplying the most precise, state-of-the-art machining centers globally. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6222/1/Tech-ed-donation/Tech-ed-donation.html The Gilford High School Technical Education Department recently received a new piece of equipment that will be used by students as early as during this school year. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6221/1/Subcon-has-great-line-up-of-CNC-experts/Subcon-has-great-line-up-of-CNC-experts.html Subcon 2009, the subcontracting show which specialises in precision engineering systems for companies needing CNC input in their manufacturing processes, has announced a major line-up of speakers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6217/1/New-Systems-Automate-Composite-Wind-Turbine-Blade-Fabrication-Double-Throughput-And-Increase-Quality/New-Systems-Automate-Composite-Wind-Turbine-Blade-Fabrication-Double-Throughput-And-Increase-Qualit.html Sterling Heights, MI - MAG is revolutionizing the manufacture of composite wind-turbine blades with the introduction of two patent-pending technologies at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2009 show in May at Chicago's McCormick Place. The company's new Rapid Material Placement System (RMPS) and quick-cure molding system for wind blades combine to reduce labor content by two-thirds, double throughput, and produce a consistently high-quality blade from the start of a shift to the end. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6205/1/MachineWorks-Announces-Staff-Recruitments/MachineWorks-Announces-Staff-Recruitments.html Sheffield-based MachineWorks Ltd, supplier of CNC simulation and verification software solutions, is now recruiting. MachineWorks is expanding and looking for new candidates to join our development team. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6199/1/Mopar-906-Cylinder-Head-Improvements---Making-The-Most-Of-906-Heads/Mopar-906-Cylinder-Head-Improvements---Making-The-Most-Of-906-Heads.html If you're like us, you remember the days when there were literally no aftermarket aluminum cylinder heads available for the big-block Mopar. Back then, enthusiasts who wanted more power either hand-ported their own heads using the Mopar Performance templates, or paid a professional to perform the time-consuming work.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6198/1/Beakbanes-subcontract-service-offers-supplier-stability/Beakbanes-subcontract-service-offers-supplier-stability.html Beakbane, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bellows and machinery protection systems, has now launched a subcontract sheet metal fabrication service. This is aimed particularly at customers who want to ensure supplier stability in uncertain economic conditions. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6197/1/Cognex-Introduces-New-In-Sight-Micro-Color-Vision-Systems/Cognex-Introduces-New-In-Sight-Micro-Color-Vision-Systems.html New color models and vision tools make the world's smallest vision system even better info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6195/1/Esab-Introduces-Acer-DX-Precision-Cutting-Machine/Esab-Introduces-Acer-DX-Precision-Cutting-Machine.html ESAB Cutting Systems introduces its new Acer DX High Speed Precision Cutting Machine. The Acer DX is designed to provide high-speed, high-precision plasma cutting for any size fabrication shop and features a compact footprint and easy installation. The machine also features ESAB's m3 precision plasma system that allows the machine to cut and mark with the same plasma torch. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6193/1/The-need-for-feed/The-need-for-feed.html Effective automation isn't always an articulated arm robot – the humble barfeed has been automating turning operations for a number of years, as Steed Webzell reportsThe bottom line for any barfeed is to help automate the delivery of stock for making precision parts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6189/1/Gear-Technology-Acquires-State-of-the-Art-Gear-Chamfering-Machine/Gear-Technology-Acquires-State-of-the-Art-Gear-Chamfering-Machine.html Gear Technology, a leading international precision gear manufacturer, recently acquired a new, state-of-the-art gear chamfering machine to improve product quality and reduce the time-consuming task of chamfering gears. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6186/1/Precision-Stonecutting/Precision-Stonecutting.html The "hardest" challenge facing the stonecutting industry isn't cutting through solid marble or granite. It's designing automated machines that do the work with maximum productivity, precision and efficient use of valuable materials. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6182/1/Hyundai-Kia-machines-available-from-stock/Hyundai-Kia-machines-available-from-stock.html Hyundai-Kia SKT MTS 4-axis multi-tasking turning centres are now available immediately from stock from exclusive UK and Ireland distributor Ward CNC. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6177/1/Full-scale-training-on-mid-sized-machines/Full-scale-training-on-mid-sized-machines.html Less powerful, smaller machine tools built for training perform like full-size machines, but at 10% of the cost. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6175/1/No-lack-of-energy/No-lack-of-energy.html Despite challenging economic conditions, global energy markets remain highly active, ensuring a busy time for the sector's sub-contract supply chain. Steed Webzell reportsSometimes where we come from counts for a lot: the UK is the only G7 country other than Canada that is still largely self-sufficient in energy, thanks to its reserves of North Sea gas and oil.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6164/1/Gearmotors-handle-adjustable-speed-controls/Gearmotors-handle-adjustable-speed-controls.html Baldor Electric's inverter-duty gearmotors are designed for use with adjustable-speed controls. The motors are rated at 3 /8-hp, 230 V, 60 Hz, and three phase. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6155/1/CNC-machining-grippers-announced-by-Schunk/CNC-machining-grippers-announced-by-Schunk.html Schunk Intec has announced its newest series of three-finger centric grippers, the PZB-plus, in order to act as a central bore designed as a fitting. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6150/1/Switchable-Glass-Fabrication-and-Capabilities/Switchable-Glass-Fabrication-and-Capabilities.html Gray Glass has offered fabrication and machining for the glass industry for over 60 years. Serving all industrial glass fabricating needs with precision CNC machining and water jet cutting services for cutting and sizing, hole drilling, glass polishing, laminating, etching and UV bonding. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6146/1/High-speed-machining-in-2D-toolpaths/High-speed-machining-in-2D-toolpaths.html High-speed machining has traditionally been available only in the Mastercam 3D machining suite of toolpaths, that is until now. CNC Software Inc. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6143/1/Position-Controller-suits-applications-with-2-4-and-16-axes/Position-Controller-suits-applications-with-2-4-and-16-axes.html Utilizing high-speed motion control network, PLC-based CJ position controller can be paired with micro CP1H controller for small machine applications or combined with CJ1, CJ2, or CS1 devices for production line applications info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6141/1/Consider-these-economical-alternatives-to-scrapping-older-machine-tools/Consider-these-economical-alternatives-to-scrapping-older-machine-tools.html By Jim Leigh, co-owner of Pyramid Rebuild & Machine, a Tallmadge, Ohio-based company that specializes in retrofitting, rebuilding and remanufacturing machine tools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6137/1/Gibbs-Gears-stays-on-the-move/Gibbs-Gears-stays-on-the-move.html Phillip Maurice of Gibbs Gears says that the company has been on the move for some time now. It has not only physically moved to a 20,000sq ft site outside Aylesbury, Bucks, it has also moved to put in place a policy of continuous re-investment in machines and facilities to improve the service it offers industry. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6127/1/OMAX-to-Demonstrate-60120-JetMachining-Center-at-EASTEC/OMAX-to-Demonstrate-60120-JetMachining-Center-at-EASTEC.html  Latest combination of OMAX Intelli-MAX® Software Suite Version 13 and Dual Pump Package offer the fastest precision cutting of extremely complex parts info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6124/1/Sheffield-Forgemasters-invest-in-latest-milling-equipment/Sheffield-Forgemasters-invest-in-latest-milling-equipment.html Sheffield Forgemasters announced that its project management company Vulcan SFM has invested a six figure sum in new milling equipment to expand the business’ pattern making portfolio. The new 25 feet x 35 feet Computer Numerical Control milling machine, which is based on the River Don site, is part of an ongoing investment project by Vulcan to install new plant and equipment and help to refurbish existing machinery. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6122/1/Siemens-introduces-new-CNC-machining-offerings/Siemens-introduces-new-CNC-machining-offerings.html Siemens Energy and Automation is to introduce its new solutions and services for CNC machining manufacturers and users at the EASTEC exhibition in May. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6113/1/Staying-in-the-fast-lane/Staying-in-the-fast-lane.html It's been well reported in the media that Formula One has taken a knock at the hands of the credit crunch. However, rather than smashing headlong into the crash barriers, as some reporters would have you believe, the sport has suffered little more than a 'glancing blow'. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6108/1/Hot-Bonding-Machine-is-used-for-curing-applications/Hot-Bonding-Machine-is-used-for-curing-applications.html ACR® 3 Hot Bonder is available with one or two zones, each featuring 10 thermocouple sensors, 30 A max output, and dual vacuum system (electric pump and vacuum venturi).  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6107/1/R-Sridhar-new-managing-director-of-DMG-India/R-Sridhar-new-managing-director-of-DMG-India.html DMG, the German machine tool major, has announced the new managing director of DMG India, R Sridhar. He will take over the responsibilities of  S G  Narayan, who had successfully led DMG India for the last 9 years.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6098/1/Stress-relieved-tombstones-for-CNC-machines/Stress-relieved-tombstones-for-CNC-machines.html  Amrok tombstones are made to fit HMCs or other CNC machines with edge locating, hardened and ground wear pads, center locating or mounting holes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6093/1/20-boost-for-Rackheath-engineers/20-boost-for-Rackheath-engineers.html Twenty years ago, Howarth Engineering was helping to develop sub-sea cables for phone giant BT. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6087/1/New-CNC-machine-improves-performance-by-25/New-CNC-machine-improves-performance-by-25.html The linear drive technology associated with the latest Gildemeister CTX beta 800 linear universal turning centre has such high dynamics that there is a registered 25 per cent performance gain, it is stated. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6077/1/Portable-Measurement-Possibilities/Portable-Measurement-Possibilities.html Cole Manufacturing (West Bend, WI) has stayed at the forefront of changes in the tool and die industry, specializing in metal stampings, fabrications, weldments and assemblies.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6075/1/Software-for-multitasking-machines/Software-for-multitasking-machines.html Esprit 2005 software delivers preconfigured and factorytestedfeatures to program multitasking machines from Mori Seiki, Emco Maier, Mazak, Citizen, and Nakamura Tome. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6156/1/CMM-Manager-23-Measurement-Software-Launched-by-Metris/CMM-Manager-23-Measurement-Software-Launched-by-Metris.html Metris has released CMM-Manager 2.3, highly intuitive and task-oriented tactile measurement software for CNC and manual CMMs. CMM Manager 2.3 offers various productivity enhancements for users of articulated arms and K-Series optical CMM systems, ranging from improved user guidance to automatic probe recognition. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6069/1/Vargus-Tooling-website-offers-threading-tips/Vargus-Tooling-website-offers-threading-tips.html Vargus Tooling’s website claims to offer a wealth of indispensable machining tips for cost-effective thread generation and improved operator efficiency. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6066/1/Roll-over-protection-systems/Roll-over-protection-systems.html Vehicle roll over is a serious risk in the mining industry, according to Safety Cell, a Brisbane-based company that is engineering roll over protection systems specifically for use in the mining, civil and fleet sectors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6061/1/Capturing-Geometries-and-Surface-Roughness-in-One-Set-Up/Capturing-Geometries-and-Surface-Roughness-in-One-Set-Up.html CAD-based CALYPSO® 3D measuring software from Carl Zeiss now offers an additional benefit: it can be used to verify the quality of workpieces by capturing geometry and surface data. This is made possible with a new interface from CALYPSO to the surface measuring machines from Carl Zeiss. A hardware and software package is already available for the DuraMax® coordinate measuring machine and the Handysurf surface measuring instrument. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6058/1/Holding-Out-For-More-Z/Holding-Out-For-More-Z.html Rego-Fix displayed its flexible Zero-Z toolholder that has a short projection to allow shops more Z-axis stroke and larger part-size capabilities. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6042/1/Hopes-well-proven-CNC-machined-beauty-is-a-great-balance-of-strength-stiffness-weight-and-price-for-every-rider-and-riding-situation/Hopes-well-proven-CNC-machined-beauty-is-a-great-balance-of-strength-stiffness-weight-and-price-f.html  The gradual evolution of the stem through finite element stress analysis (FEA) and real-world use can be clearly seen in all the little pockets and curves machined out of the 2014 alloy block.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6040/1/Tapping-out/Tapping-out.html The method of removing a broken tap depends on how the tap broke, its size, and the size and shape of the workpiece it broke off in. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6039/1/Compensating-for-Eccentric-Loads-during-High-Speed-Machining/Compensating-for-Eccentric-Loads-during-High-Speed-Machining.html Compensating for Eccentric Loads during High Speed MachiningAs part complexity and production demands continue to grow, demand for high-speed, multi-axis machine tools has never been higher. Because of this demand the market has been moving towards machine designs that achieve very rapid acceleration.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6034/1/Precision-machining-for-performance-racing/Precision-machining-for-performance-racing.html The words “precision machining” conjure up images of machines and processes capable of holding tight tolerances in medium to high production part runs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6031/1/Compensating-for-eccentric-loads-during-high-speed-machining/Compensating-for-eccentric-loads-during-high-speed-machining.html As part complexity and production demands continue to grow, demand for high-speed, multi-axis machine tools has never been higher. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6029/1/A-base-for-production/A-base-for-production.html Tajmac-ZPS has its own foundry on site at its 1-million-sq-ft facility in the Czech Republic. The foundry produces approximately 15,000 tons of grey and ductile iron machine castings. About 30 percent of the castings produced are for the company’s machines, while the rest are for outside customers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6026/1/How-to-Partner-with-Machine-Tool-Builders/How-to-Partner-with-Machine-Tool-Builders.html Ball screw drives or linear motors? Or a four-axis versus a five-axis machine tool? Those are the kinds of questions that are motivating machine tool buyers to depend on their machine tool vendors as system integrators, says Ron Quaile, vice president, proposal engineering and marketing with MAG Powertrain, a supplier of metal-cutting solutions for the automotive industry. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6023/1/Form-tool-know-how-matches-cam-autos-on-sliders/Form-tool-know-how-matches-cam-autos-on-sliders.html Brian Steatham of Reading-based Rodmatic says that by applying its form tool know-how to CNC sliding-head machines the company can mill-turn medium to high complexity parts as quickly as on its six-spindle cam autos. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6019/1/Choosing-a-single-machine-building-supplier-makes-economic-sense/-Choosing-a-single-machine-building-supplier-makes-economic-sense.html Bosch Rexroth has launched an initiative to persuade machine-builders to buy all of their components from one source – itself. Although other suppliers have made similar appeals in the past, Bosch Rexroth is backing its plea with arguments that it makes economic sense for machine-builders to commit themselves to a single source of supply as far as possible. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6011/1/OMAX-Corporation-Selects-New-Distributor-for-Arizona-Territory/OMAX-Corporation-Selects-New-Distributor-for-Arizona-Territory.html OMAX today announced the selection of Arizona CNC Equipment as a new distributor for the company's industry-leading line of precision abrasivejet waterjets. The full service distributor of metalcutting machine tools has served Arizona job shops and manufacturers since the late 1990s. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/6010/1/Shop-features-prototype-work/Shop-features-prototype-work.html Navico, a Norway-based producer of marine electronics for the recreational boating segment, relies on its development facility in Tulsa, Ok., for weatherproof cases that house and protect the company’s sophisticated electronics. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5996/1/A-fast-track-for-new-medical-products/A-fast-track-for-new-medical-products.html Medical product designers submitting part models using the Protomold web-based quoting system, ProtoQuote™, will receive detailed ease-of-manufacture analysis and an all-in production price in as little as an hour. Finished parts in production materials may be ready within a day. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5970/1/DISRs-National-Awards-for-Outstanding-In-house-RD-Achievements-announced/DISRs-National-Awards-for-Outstanding-In-house-RD-Achievements-announced.html The Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, has announced the winners of the National Awards for Outstanding In-house R&D Achievements (2008), in various groups/areas/categories of Industry. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5948/1/Chinas-CNC-system-industry-to-face-challenges-bought-by-order-slump/-Chinas-CNC-system-industry-to-face-challenges-bought-by-order-slump.html The sales of domestic CNC systems have been declining in China due to the global economy downturn. On December 19 last year, the China Machine Tool & Tool Builders Association (CMTBA) held a symposium in Beijing, regarding "domestic CNC system industry and the global financial turmoil", in which, some survival strategies amid the "financial tsunami" were discussed. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5940/1/Amada-Wasinos-J-Cell-Package-Provides-Small-Job-Shops-Competitive-Edge-in-Automation/Amada-Wasinos-J-Cell-Package-Provides-Small-Job-Shops-Competitive-Edge-in-Automation.html Small job shop owners new to automated machining now have the opportunity to see their production goals become reality with the J-Cell Package from Amada Wasino. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5933/1/Composites-Lab-Adds-Waterjet-Cutter/Composites-Lab-Adds-Waterjet-Cutter.html The Composites & Advanced Materials Lab at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has extended its machining capabilities with the addition of a 4’ by 4’ WaterjetPRO cutting table. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5906/1/Tomachs-New-Personal-CNC-For-Do-It-Yourself-Production/Tomachs-New-Personal-CNC-For-Do-It-Yourself-Production.html "We're really talking about two different developments which have combined to bring useful 3D machining within reach of the average Joe," said Mike Ko, senior product development engineer of KFx Medical Corporation (www.kfxmed.com).  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5901/1/Mist-Collectors-For-Enclosed-CNC-Machines/Mist-Collectors-For-Enclosed-CNC-Machines.html  The model F-275 Filtermist mist collector, designed for use primarily on enclosed CNC machines with an internal volume between 28 Cu. ft. and 80 cu. ft., will be exhibited. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5894/1/Chasco-Machine-moving-to-Hernando-County-with-incentive-help/Chasco-Machine-moving-to-Hernando-County-with-incentive-help.html Chasco Machine and Manufacturing Inc. plans to expand by opening a 24,800-square-foot facility in the Hernando County Airport Industrial Park. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5880/1/OMAX-Rotary-Axis-Accessory-Facilitates-Complex-Design-Capabilities/OMAX-Rotary-Axis-Accessory-Facilitates-Complex-Design-Capabilities.html OMAX® Corporation's Rotary Axis is the latest offering in the company's line of industry-leading precision abrasivejet machining products. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5873/1/CNC-customisation-provides-the-economic-solution/CNC-customisation-provides-the-economic-solution.html MODIFICATIONS to a standard CNC controller has helped special-purpose machinery builder MKM International to engineer a radical integrated single-stage processing line for aluminium profiles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5871/1/Shop-Expands-its-Comfort-Zone/Shop-Expands-its-Comfort-Zone.html Bronco Manufacturing today easily tackles the highprecision high-volume work of industries such as aerospace, defense, and medical, but this wasn’t always the case. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5854/1/In-Process-Tool-verifies-proper-mold-position/In-Process-Tool-verifies-proper-mold-position.html To prevent mistakes caused by inaccurate mold repositioning, TolTec Microimage Measurer verifies accuracy of mold measurements and checks surface finish during moldmaking process while mold is still in place on EDM or milling machine.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5833/1/NIAR-adds-high-tech-cutting-sytem/NIAR-adds-high-tech-cutting-sytem.html The Composites and Advanced Material Lab, part of the National Institute for Aviation Research on the campus of Wichita State University, has added a piece of cutting-edge technology to its machining capabilities. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5832/1/The-Future-Of-Machining/The-Future-Of-Machining.html Don't let the "the" send the wrong message. This special issue about The Future of Machining does not present the future, as in the one and only future, in either a complete or a certain picture. The future is not ours to know. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5824/1/Research-and-Markets-A-China-CNC-Computerized-Numerical-Controlled-Machine-Tool-Market-Report-2007-2008/Research-and-Markets-A-China-CNC-Computerized-Numerical-Controlled-Machine-Tool-Market-Report-20.html Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China CNC (Computerized Numerical Controlled) Machine Tool Market Report, 2007-2008" report to their offering. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5819/1/2000HP-Chevy---LSXasaurus-This-400ci-LS-Small-Block-Makes-2050-HP-Thats-5125-HP-Per-Cubic-Inch/2000HP-Chevy---LSXasaurus-This-400ci-LS-Small-Block-Makes-2050-HP-Thats-5125-HP-Per-Cubic-I.html When the people at General Motors Performance Parts introduced their LSX block, a heavy-duty cast-iron piece for the LS engine family, they also threw down the claim that this new piece could reliably handle output levels of 2,000 hp or more. That's pretty big talk for a small-block. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5808/1/Lessons-from-my-early-years/Lessons-from-my-early-years.html Steven R. Covey says you must "start with the end in mind." Good advice, but what do you do when you aren't sure what the end looks like? Things are constantly in a state of flux - equipment changes, the competitive environment changes, people change and expectations change. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5793/1/Cabinet-maker-chooses-a-solid-manufacturing-plan/Cabinet-maker-chooses-a-solid-manufacturing-plan.html AFTER changing over from a retailer to a manufacturer, Gosford-based Artform Kitchens has implemented Planit’s woodworking software to kick start its new production operations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5787/1/Profits-downcast-at-Castings/Profits-downcast-at-Castings.html The foundry and machining group Castings plc reported today (27 November) that it had been hit by a double whammy of the downturn in the automotive sector and the demise of Icelandic banks and would be cutting staff and delaying the start-up of a new foundry at its South Yorkshire subsidiary Wm. Lee. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5781/1/Clitheroe-shows-its-not-kidding-with-double-size-FMS/Clitheroe-shows-its-not-kidding-with-double-size-FMS.html Clitheroe Light Engineering has extended its floor area by 20% following the acquisition of its formerly rented site. This has allowed the company to double the size of its flexible manufacturing system – itself the key to shorter delivery times and competitive prices. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5780/1/CJR-Propulsion-and-VEEM-join-forces/CJR-Propulsion-and-VEEM-join-forces.html Two marine product companies have released news of a recent joining of forces and resources, as they seek to strengthen and expand their market position. CJR Propulsion will become the distributor of VEEM’s propellers throughout Europe and the Middle East, with VEEM set to distribute CJR’s shaft line packages and stern gear components in turn.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5777/1/Bodine-doubles-the-size-of-its-Iowa-plant/Bodine-doubles-the-size-of-its-Iowa-plant.html Bodine Electric announced that its plant in Peosta, Iowa is fully operational. More than 100 new CNC machining jobs were created and the size of the company’s facility was more than doubled to 140,000 square feet.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5757/1/New-machine-increases-production/New-machine-increases-production.html Local manufacturing firm Crestwood Cabinets, Inc., has just acquired a Morbidelli Universal 3615 Computer Numerical Control machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5747/1/Full-steam-ahead-for-Aussie-steel-fabricators/Full-steam-ahead-for-Aussie-steel-fabricators.html THE AUSTRALIAN Steel Institute has released results of a survey of 48 Australian steel fabricators, showing the sector is boosting its capacity and competitiveness. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5742/1/New-Multi-Tasking-HYPER-QUADREX-100MSY-Offers-Auto-Industry-High-Volume-Throughput/New-Multi-Tasking-HYPER-QUADREX-100MSY-Offers-Auto-Industry-High-Volume-Throughput.html Mazak's Multi-Tasking HYPER QUADREX 100MSY is one solution the automotive industry can look to as it continues to improve efficiency and productivity during one of the most trying times in its history. The HQR 100MSY offers high-productivity, high-rigidity and high-efficiency turning and machining. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5738/1/Racing-towards-engineering-success/Racing-towards-engineering-success.html A family business is taking the big guns of racing head on, running on only design ingenuity and the smell of an oily rag. John Wainwright reports. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5735/1/Slack--Parr-goes-for-Doosan-number-21/Slack--Parr-goes-for-Doosan-number-21.html Gear pump and precision component manufacturer Slack & Parr has recently installed its 21st CNC machine tool from Mills Manufacturing Technology Ltd. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5725/1/Airbus-Flow-International-Host-Partnership-Event-to-Celebrate-Contract/Airbus-Flow-International-Host-Partnership-Event-to-Celebrate-Contract.html Flow International Corporation, the world's leading developer and manufacturer of industrial waterjet machines for cutting and cleaning applications, and Airbus today hosted a special reception in recognition of a previously announced Airbus award of a $30 million contract to Flow for production of waterjet machines.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5715/1/Dedication-of-the-new-Fritsch-production-facility/Dedication-of-the-new-Fritsch-production-facility.html 10 Nov 2008 - Construction started in March and already seven months later, the new Fritsch production facility was dedicated. Management, employees, business associates and all involved in the endeavour were present during the formal opening of the building. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5712/1/quotMonsterquot-Machine-Broadens-Atlas-Capabilities-In-Ohio-Region/quotMonsterquot-Machine-Broadens-Atlas-Capabilities-In-Ohio-Region.html The recent addition of a 54,000 lb. Agma Vertical Mill has transformed Atlas Machine & Supply in Cincinnati into a major milling center for the Ohio region. Purchased at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, the machine measures over 22-feet long and over 14-feet wide, making it one of the largest in the company and the largest in the Cincinnati shop. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5702/1/-Demand-for-machine-tools-in-china-to-increase-13-annually-through-2012-report-says/-Demand-for-machine-tools-in-china-to-increase-13-annually-through-2012-report-says.html A market research report released recently says Chinese demand for machine tools is projected to see annual gains of 13% thought 2012 to 606 billion yuan. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5697/1/CNC-machines-from-Simplex-CNC-Systems/CNC-machines-from-Simplex-CNC-Systems.html Simplex CNC Systems  is a well established company that is involved in providing cutting edge CNC machines and related services to the Australian market. Ever since its inception in the year 2000, Simplex CNC Systems has built a name for itself as a provider of quality products and services all over Australia. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5696/1/Rollformer-and-saw-cut-to-length-controller/Rollformer-and-saw-cut-to-length-controller.html Australian machinery safety and automation systems developer, Jemtech, has released a new cut-to-length application for the company’s Praxxis Displays and position controllers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5689/1/Composites-are-the-way-forward-says-ferry-designer/Composites-are-the-way-forward-says-ferry-designer.html Composite construction has again been proven as a viable alternative to aluminium for the construction of commercial vessels with the successful sea trials, and initial commercial operation, of the 24 metre long whale watching catamaran ferry, Spirit of Hervey Bay, in Queensland, Australia. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5797/1/Wireless-Technology-Provides-Networking-Solution-For-Manufacturer/-Wireless-Technology-Provides-Networking-Solution-For-Manufacturer.html LeTourneau, Inc. (Longview, Texas) manufactures power-transmission components for mining and offshore drilling. In business since 1929, LeTourneau has thousands of machines running in mines, forests, freight yards and on drilling rigs. The company even has its own steel mill for specialty plate and tool steel. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5682/1/Maintain-waterjet-standoff-height/Maintain-waterjet-standoff-height.html The Dyanamic Contour Follower (DCF) component for abrasivewaterjet systems automatically sets and tracks stand-off distances between mixing tube tips and materials being cut.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5680/1/CNC-Complements-Machines-Abilities/CNC-Complements-Machines-Abilities.html When designing its new Twin Series line of dualspindle production machines, DMG America  wanted to incorporate a CNC that would help the machine to give users benefits before, during and after machining cycles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5679/1/BRs-New-Innovations-and-Industry-Focuses/BRs-New-Innovations-and-Industry-Focuses.html B&R recently briefed ARC on a series of recent innovations and outlined the company’s growth strategy for the next decade.  These innovations range from new application and industry focuses to the release of the first Powerlink Safety-certified components. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5674/1/Examine-the-Machine-Tools-Market-in-China/Examine-the-Machine-Tools-Market-in-China.html Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Machine tools - Equipment industry is available in its catalogue.Machine Tools Market in China info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5665/1/Machine-tool-Makers-Vie-to-Promote-Home-grown-CNC-Devices/Machine-tool-Makers-Vie-to-Promote-Home-grown-CNC-Devices.html Taipei, Oct. 29, 2008 (CENS)--Taiwan`s leading machine tool manufacturers, including Ching Hung Machinery and Electric Industry Co. and Yeong Chin Machinery Industries Co., are promoting self-designed, cost-effective PC-based CNC (computer numerically controlled) devices so as to compete with European and Japanese counterparts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5664/1/Vertical-automation-takes-hold/Vertical-automation-takes-hold.html Vertical machining centres can now be automated at extremely low cost and without the need for expensive robots or loaders. Vince West* writes. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5663/1/TechShop-previews-its-new-Portland-location-by-Molly-Purnell/TechShop-previews-its-new-Portland-location-by-Molly-Purnell.html TechShop, the membership-based machine shop for DIY gearheads, has been a favorite of us here at Core for a while, getting glowing mentions here and here. The biggest criticism we've always had of the place is that there's only one of them, and it's in Menlo Park, CA, which is great if you're a Silicon Valley tool nerd but annoying if you're a tool nerd anywhere else. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5656/1/GE-Fanuc-CNC-linear-motor-demo-machine-built-in-UK/GE-Fanuc-CNC-linear-motor-demo-machine-built-in-UK.html Halifax Numerical Controls (HNC) has built a machine tool for use by Fanuc GE CNC at its Luxembourg headquarters for the demonstration of its linear motor technology. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5655/1/ES-Technology-Announces-the-Sale-of-the-First-M2-LaserCUSING-Machine-from-Concept-Laser-into-the-UK/ES-Technology-Announces-the-Sale-of-the-First-M2-LaserCUSING-Machine-from-Concept-Laser-into-the-UK.html  Following the announcement that it has been chosen by Concept Laser GmbH as the exclusive United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland distributor for Concept Laser's Additive Manufacturing systems, ES Technology is pleased to announce the sale of the first M2 machine to Airbus UK, which becomes the first UK based Customer.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5651/1/Plummeting-Korean-Won-Impacts-Taiwans-Machine-tool-Exports/Plummeting-Korean-Won-Impacts-Taiwans-Machine-tool-Exports.html The steady decline in the Korean won against the greenback has impacted Taiwan`s machine-tool industry to export high-value-added double-column machining centers to South Korea. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5641/1/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. Setup is as easy as centering the tool on the work.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5621/1/QA-pocket-watch-with-machine-embossed-motif/QA-pocket-watch-with-machine-embossed-motif.html Xin Li Sheng Industrial Co. Ltd has released model 060216-2, a pocket watch that features an embossed motif done by a CNC machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5620/1/ArriveNEWS-Adds-Exhibitors-of-Adhesives-Sealants-and-Other-Chemicals-To-IITS/-ArriveNEWS-Adds-Exhibitors-of-Adhesives-Sealants-and-Other-Chemicals-To-IITS.html The organizer of the International Industrial Trade Show ArriveNEWS.com has added dozens of adhesives and sealants manufacturers and suppliers to its online exposition for the industrial marketplace. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5619/1/OGP-to-display-video-measurement-at-TCT/OGP-to-display-video-measurement-at-TCT.html OGP will present a pair of video measuring systems designed to gauge small parts with nanometre accuracy at the TCT show. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5607/1/New-CNC-machine-increases-manifold-production/New-CNC-machine-increases-manifold-production.html Hydraulics and pneumatics supplier Hyflo has invested more than R5-million on new machinery, including a Mazak computer numerical control (CNC) machine from Japan, in order to mass-produce hydraulic manifolds for the local hydraulics market. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5586/1/Combined-machinery-creates-up-to-date-lab-at-Mid-East/Combined-machinery-creates-up-to-date-lab-at-Mid-East.html What was once two separate machine tool laboratories is now one. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5584/1/Opinion-Apples-MacBook----The-case-of-the-new-machine/Opinion-Apples-MacBook----The-case-of-the-new-machine.html  Whenever Apple Inc. releases newly designed products -- meaning hardware offering more than just a speed bump -- the greater question is, "What does it mean?" That is, are the new features mere anomalies, or are they something truly new that will set the shape, material and design of the future? info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5583/1/Low-foaming-machining-fluid-improves-tool-life/Low-foaming-machining-fluid-improves-tool-life.html MASTER Chemical has released a long life low foaming machining fluid said to be suited for a range of materials and applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5551/1/CNC-band-sawing-machine-cuts-to-within-02mm/CNC-band-sawing-machine-cuts-to-within-02mm.html Model GZK4235 from Zhejiang Julihuang Sawing Machine Group Co. Ltd is a CNC band sawing machine, which has a cutting precision of ±0.2mm. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5546/1/Tool-vending-system-improves-productivity/Tool-vending-system-improves-productivity.html WNT's Toolomat is a tool vending system that can manage the tooling requirement of any manufacturing company. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5539/1/Plasma-cutting-machine-developed/Plasma-cutting-machine-developed.html A Computer Numeric Control (CNC) plasma cutting machine of cutting mild steel, copper, brass and aluminium has been designed and developed in Kochi. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5533/1/ITCs-diamond-tools-released-in-metric-sizes/ITCs-diamond-tools-released-in-metric-sizes.html ITC has extended its 190 Cyber Series for abrasive materials that are punishing on cutting tools, to incorporate metric and imperial dimensions. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5529/1/EDS-invests-in-high-precision-cylindrical-grinders/EDS-invests-in-high-precision-cylindrical-grinders.html EDS Engineering is gearing up to supply more high precision parts for next seasons F1, A1 GP and World Rally Championship. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5526/1/Water-jet-cutting-control-runs-on-Vista-system/Water-jet-cutting-control-runs-on-Vista-system.html Manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting and profiling machines claims to be the first to release control software that runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5512/1/Measurement-system-aids-digital-radio-development/Measurement-system-aids-digital-radio-development.html An OGP non-contact, video-based inspection and measurement system is helping transform a vital range of design and quality control tasks used in the development of digital radios. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5511/1/Vision-dimensional-metrology-can-offer-unique-productivity-enhancing-opportunities/Vision-dimensional-metrology-can-offer-unique-productivity-enhancing-opportunities.html Vision dimensional metrology should not be confused with machine vision. While both are based on image analysis, vision dimensional metrology systems generally are off-line or near-line systems, collecting dimensional data points in 2-D or 3-D, analogous to those collected by coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5500/1/Jones--Shipman-the-UKs-Foremost-Precision-Grinding-Machine-Manufacturer-Launches-the-Dominator-624-CNC-Machine/Jones--Shipman-the-UKs-Foremost-Precision-Grinding-Machine-Manufacturer-Launches-the-Dominat.html The Dominator 624 CNC machine is the smallest in a three model line-up from Jones & Shipman, yet offers all the functionality of a high-precision grinding cell in one compact machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5678/1/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. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5499/1/Southern-UK-invests-in-more-CNC-machine-tools/Southern-UK-invests-in-more-CNC-machine.html UK subsidiary of the German CNC machine tool building group, DMG, reports a a substantial growth in orders - more than GBP 4 million of machine tool orders from local manufacturers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5491/1/Carbide-Rod-Cut-Off-Machine/Carbide-Rod-Cut-Off-Machine.html A new CNC carbide rod cut-off machine has been developed by Rush Machinery Inc.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5486/1/Three-axis-CNC-modules/Three-axis-CNC-modules.html  Self-Units are marketed to machine builders and integrators who engineer and fabricate stand-alone equipment, in-line and rotary transfer lines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5476/1/Optimizing-machine-tooling/Optimizing-machine-tooling.html Traditionally, the operators of computer-numerical-control (CNC) machine tools have had to go in and adjust the cutting parameters of their machines. OMAT Control Technologies in Jerusalem, Israel, designed its OptiMil CNC milling/ drilling optimization device to provide fully automatic control of cutting parameters in the aerospace, automotive, machine-building, railroad, and shipbuilding industries, freeing operators to perform such tasks as tool and workpiece replacement. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5460/1/CNC-features-various-enhancements/CNC-features-various-enhancements.html  By offering the Mazatrol Matrix, Mazak seeks to improve support and productivity for CNC operators.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5453/1/Jones-and-Shipman-launches-CNC-machine/Jones-and-Shipman-launches-CNC-machine.html Jones and Shipman has launched the Dominator 624 CNC machine, the smallest in a three model line-up yet with all the functionality of a high-precision grinding cell in one compact machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5451/1/Rotary-Table-features-low-profile-design/Rotary-Table-features-low-profile-design.html With large diameter bearings and fail-safe clamp system, Model GD210LP allows part weights up to 220 lb. Table has 210 mm precision ground slotted face plate info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5449/1/Robotic-systems-for-furniture-and-cabinet-makers-from-Robotic-Automation/Robotic-systems-for-furniture-and-cabinet-makers-from-Robotic-Automation.html Robotic Automation  have provided a case study on robotic systems. The increased productivity gained by large-scale manufacturers, automated through the use of robotics is available to smaller operators in the woodworking industry sector. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5445/1/Rodmatic-wins-piston-rod-contract/Rodmatic-wins-piston-rod-contract.html info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5437/1/News-Mag-Cincinnati/News-Mag-Cincinnati.html Mag Cincinnati begins take-off roll for Tect Aerospace on a high-powered cell for automated machining of large titanium airframe components. The order includes a three-machine fiveaxis machining cell and processing methodology. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5424/1/Delta-Adds-Resolver-Feedback-Interface-to-RMC150-Motion-Controllers/Delta-Adds-Resolver-Feedback-Interface-to-RMC150-Motion-Controllers.html Vancouver, WA. Delta Computer Systems, Inc. announces more rotary motion capability by adding absolute position feedback with a resolver interface module for the multi-axis RMC150 motion controller. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5423/1/Fanuc-GE-reveals-latest-CNC-controls/Fanuc-GE-reveals-latest-CNC-controls.html The latest version of the 0i Series model D CNC controls from Fanuc GE CNC are designed for both milling and turning applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5422/1/Motion-Control-Processor-facilitates-OEM-machine-design/Motion-Control-Processor-facilitates-OEM-machine-design.html Magellan® motion controller ICs provides designers with 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-axis chip set versions that can control DC brush, brushless DC, microstepping, and pulse/direction motors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5385/1/NUM-adds-Canopen-drives-to-CNC-control-range/NUM-adds-Canopen-drives-to-CNC-control-range.html NUM has added a family of single- and dual-axis Canopen drives to its CNC control range. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5374/1/C-Dugard-tailors-Hyundai-Kia-installation/C-Dugard-tailors-Hyundai-Kia-installation.html The first time C Dugard installed a KH63G Hyundai-Kia horizontal machining centre at Metaltech, it was so successful Metaltech soon ordered another. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5369/1/From-Basic-to-Fully-Automated-Precision-Bores/From-Basic-to-Fully-Automated-Precision-Bores.html Sunnen’s  SV-1000 Series of vertical CNC honing machines sport modular designs that are designed to be scaled up from single-spindle versions to fully automated multispindle systems for ultra-precise bore sizing and finishing. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5365/1/High-Productivity-CNC/High-Productivity-CNC.html Bosch Rexroth will show a broad range of automation products and applications for machine tool and CNC operation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5360/1/Robotic-CNC-machining-system-reduces-investment-costs-by-50-percent/Robotic-CNC-machining-system-reduces-investment-costs-by-50-percent.html KUKA Robotics Corporation is showcasing its robotic machining solution for the North American manufacturing market at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2008, Sept. 8-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, booth B-6000. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5352/1/Programmable-drives-for-CNC-purposes/Programmable-drives-for-CNC-purposes.html NUM has released a range of single- and dual-axis CANopen drives, said to be suited for positioning applications on computer numerical controlled (CNC) machine tools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5351/1/Robotic-systems-for-furniture-and-cabinet-makers-from-Robotic-Automation/Robotic-systems-for-furniture-and-cabinet-makers-from-Robotic-Automation.html Robotic Automation  have provided case study on robotic systems. The increased productivity gained by large-scale manufacturers, automated through the use of robotics is available to smaller operators in the woodworking industry sector. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5345/1/Direct-Drive-and-5-Axis-TiltRotary-Tables/Direct-Drive-and-5-Axis-TiltRotary-Tables.html The new GSI DNC-400 direct-drive rotary indexing table from CNC Indexing & Feeding Technologies, (www.cncindexing.com) is designed for high-speed, highaccuracy contouring operations in highvolume and aerospace manufacturing. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5341/1/New-High-PressureHigh-Thrust-Groover/New-High-PressureHigh-Thrust-Groover.html Manchester Tool & Die, Inc. introduces the new 24014 High Pressure/High Thrust Groover for rolling or cutting operations with quick and easy tool changes and easy access to tooling. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5323/1/Osset-uses-diesel-powered-tyre-press-for-mobility/Osset-uses-diesel-powered-tyre-press-for-mobility.html Penny Hydraulics has delivered a mobile tyre-press powered by a diesel generator to Yorkshire-based Ossett Tyre House (Ken Clarke). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5322/1/Infimatic-releases-Freedom-eLog-machine-tool-performance-software/Infimatic-releases-Freedom-eLog-machine-tool-performance-software.html Freedom eLog from Infimatic provides production managers with 24/7 intelligence on machine uptime (shown in green on the web-based reports) and identifies and categorizes downtime events (by color) for analysis. The software links all machines on the plant floor to allow real-time checks of total production activity or individual machine status, generate alerts, and accumulate data for report generation in a variety of formats. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5494/1/Prez-Makes-a-Permanent-Home-at-Fort-Myers-Hines-Bending-Systems-Inc/Prez-Makes-a-Permanent-Home-at-Fort-Myers-Hines-Bending-Systems-Inc.html Hines Bending Inc., the leading original equipment manufacturer of mandrel bending equipment, announced today it had added a powerful interactive feature to its web site. "George W," Hines' new talking spokesperson, greets visitors and explains the many benefits buyers receive with aHines Mandrel Bending Machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5311/1/Weiler-brush-added-to-abrasive-filament-line/Weiler-brush-added-to-abrasive-filament-line.html Weiler has introduced the Burr-Rx brush to its Nylox abrasive filament product line. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5303/1/CNC-for-mold-and-die-applications/CNC-for-mold-and-die-applications.html Based on a Windows XP platform and using Pentium-based hardware, the high speed multi-channel 8070 CNC system is suited for the high performance required by mold and die applications, according to manufacturer Fagor. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5301/1/CNC-helps-shop-make-machining-headway/CNC-helps-shop-make-machining-headway.html Triton now specializes in manufacturing high-performance parts for personal watercraft, motorcycles, Go Peds and the occasional motorcycle race team. It produces a full line of performance products for just about every personal watercraft on the market. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5298/1/Bachman-Machine-Acquires-Additional-CNC-Equipment/Bachman-Machine-Acquires-Additional-CNC-Equipment.html Bachman Machine Company, St. Louis, Missouri, has recently acquired additional CNC equipment for its tooling department. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5292/1/ACS-Motion-Controllers-Provide-Sub-Nanometer-Resolution/ACS-Motion-Controllers-Provide-Sub-Nanometer-Resolution.html Providing sub-nanometer position resolution without compromising speed or throughput, ACS Motion Control's advanced SPiiPlus and MC4U multi-axis motion controllers feature a powerful Sin-Cos encoder multiplier that enables accurate, high-resolution positioning while reducing jitter and settling times. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5275/1/Finding-The-Current-States-Of-Your-Control/Finding-The-Current-States-Of-Your-Control.html You probably know that most current CNC controls will display all currently instated modes (commonly set by G codes). With one popular control, this is part of the program check display screen function. Any time you want to display the currently instated modes, simply call up the appropriate program check page. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5270/1/OGP-puts-multi-sensor-system-through-its-paces/OGP-puts-multi-sensor-system-through-its-paces.html OGP, a measuring machine specialist, will join forces with a robot manufacturer to stage a metrology demonstration at Inspex using a SmartScope CNC 250 multi-sensor system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5266/1/Zero-Taper-In-Abrasive-Waterjet-Cutting/Zero-Taper-In-Abrasive-Waterjet-Cutting.html Abrasive waterjet machines offer a relatively simple way to precisely cut thick materials without generating heat that would otherwise warp or harden the material with other methods.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5261/1/CNC-Maximizes-Machining-Efficiency/CNC-Maximizes-Machining-Efficiency.html As just about any machine shop will tell you, achieving 100-percent run time is impossible. But the key to effective production is to approach that elusive figure as a goal, says Al Feldman, one of Alan Manufacturing Inc.’s two operators. New machines with sophisticated controls helped the production CNC turning shop come closer to that goal than it ever thought possible. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5257/1/Low-Cost-Machine-High-Efficiency-Machining/Low-Cost-Machine-High-Efficiency-Machining.html It's a pretty familiar story. A company wants to bring some of their parts machining in-house for cost reasons, quality or control and they have to make an investment. Is the cost justification there? So they start to evaluate alternatives, maybe try to reclaim some old equipment, or maybe do nothing at all. Sometimes it's a Catch 22. As the investment is pared, so too is the return. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5253/1/High-Speed-Machining-Of-Dies-And-Molds/High-Speed-Machining-Of-Dies-And-Molds.html So much has been said and written about high speed machining in the past few years, you'd think everybody would know a lot about it by now. Unfortunately, too much of that information has been conflicting, or simply wrong. So if you're uncertain about whether this process is right for your shop, join the club.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5236/1/DMG-Announces-World-Premiere-of-New-quotDMC-55-H-ECOquot-Machine-at-IMTS/DMG-Announces-World-Premiere-of-New-quotDMC-55-H-ECOquot-Machine-at-IMTS.html DMG America proudly announces the world premiere of its latest offering in the ECOLINE series of fully featured yet value-priced CNC machine tools designed specially for job shop use. The DMC 55 H ECO is a compact, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5228/1/JUST-RELEASED-Innovative-Ercolina-Rotary-Draw-Bender/JUST-RELEASED-Innovative-Ercolina-Rotary-Draw-Bender.html Ercolina has just released the new Top Bender model TB80, ideal for bending large diameter pipe, tube, squares, rectangular, solids and other profiles. Operator friendly touch screen display features auto, manual and simple bend programming modes as well as system diagnostics and multiple language modes.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5224/1/In-Latest-Version-Of-quotSGIquot-Not-Everything-Has-Changed/In-Latest-Version-Of-quotSGIquot-Not-Everything-Has-Changed.html "Look-ahead" is a common CNC capability today. The term describes the control's ability to "read ahead" some number of blocks in the program, to anticipate sudden changes in speed or direction and react accordingly. Different CNCs look ahead different numbers of blocks. But are more blocks better? info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5223/1/Self-Improving-CNC/Self-Improving-CNC.html We are used to thinking of capital equipment as a resource that degrades in performance over time. But what if a machine tool could be turned loose to learn from its own errors, and thereby improve its performance from one machining cycle to the next? In other words, what if the machine could make itself better? info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5220/1/The-Key-Concepts-Of-Computer-Numerical-Control/The-Key-Concepts-Of-Computer-Numerical-Control.html Today, computer numerical control (CNC) machines are found almost everywhere, from small job shops in rural communities to Fortune 500 companies in large urban areas. Truly, there is hardly a facet of manufacturing that is not in some way touched by what these innovative machine tools can do. Everyone involved in the manufacturing environment should be well aware of what is possible with these sophisticated machine tools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5197/1/Entry-level-CNC-cutting-machine-introduced/Entry-level-CNC-cutting-machine-introduced.html ESAB Cutting Systems' brochure describes the Falcon low cost cutting machine that can be fitted with oxy-fuel gas cutting torches or can be supplied as an oxy-fuel package ready for plasma-arc work. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5194/1/Waterjet-equipment/Waterjet-equipment.html Streamline SL-IV Plus waterjet intensifiers feature a long-lasting Hyperlife plunger seal and ceramic plunger, both of which boost uptime. A hard-seal end cap improves maintainability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5192/1/CNC-Complements-Machines-Abilities/CNC-Complements-Machines-Abilities.html When designing its new Twin Series line of dualspindle production machines, DMG America wanted to incorporate a CNC that would help the machine to give users benefits before, during and after machining cycles. To accomplish this, DMG engineers wanted a control that would run seamlessly in conjunction with the machining center's complex hardware and software packages. They opted for the Sinumerik 840D powerline CNC from Siemens Machine Tool Business  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5174/1/IMTS-2008-Bosch-Rexroth-to-Focus-on-CNC-and-Machine-Tool-Automation/IMTS-2008-Bosch-Rexroth-to-Focus-on-CNC-and-Machine-Tool-Automation.html Company to feature automation technology products and applications that improve speed, precision, uptime, and safety for CNC and machine tool operation, September 8-13 at IMTS, booth D-4320. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5167/1/ARC-says-CNC-market-to-reach-77-Billion-by-2012/ARC-says-CNC-market-to-reach-77-Billion-by-2012.html The Computer Numerical Controls (CNC) market has simply exploded in the last two years lead by the surge in production of machine tools in the European and Asian markets. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5165/1/Valenite-Unveils-Multiple-Technologies-at-IMTS-2008/Valenite-Unveils-Multiple-Technologies-at-IMTS-2008.html Valenite LLC, a global manufacturer of cutting tools and tooling systems for the metalworking industry, will introduce several first-to-market innovations at its IMTS 2008 exhibit (booth # F2979) on September 8 - 13, 2008. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5164/1/CNC-representation/CNC-representation.html Gosiger, Inc. (Dayton, Ohio) will provide representation for Index Corporation (Nohlesville, Indiana) and Traub precision turning machines in Ohio, Kentucky, western Pennsylvania and Indiana.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5155/1/Metaltech-Products-Installs-New-CNC-Equipment/Metaltech-Products-Installs-New-CNC-Equipment.html Metaltech Products, Inc., Lebanon, Missouri, has recently installed new CNC equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5148/1/customising-CNC-for-fast-aluminium-machining/customising-CNC-for-fast-aluminium-machining.html MKM International has cooperated with NUM to modify a standard computer numerical controller (CNC controller), resulting in an integrated single-stage processing line for aluminium profiles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5144/1/Custom-CNC-manages-aluminium-profile-machining/Custom-CNC-manages-aluminium-profile-machining.html One CNC system controls dual 5-axis robot heads to machine aluminium window and door profiles of up to 9m long, on all six sides and in a single pass. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5139/1/-Processing-line-is-modified-with-CNC-control/-Processing-line-is-modified-with-CNC-control.html MKM International has used a computer numerical control (CNC) platform from NUM to engineer an integrated single-stage processing line for aluminium profiles.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5135/1/Roller-Guides-target-machine-tool-industry/Roller-Guides-target-machine-tool-industry.html Offered in custom sizes ranging from RA15 to RA65 and equipped with retaining piece, RA Series Roller Guides support factory automation applications, and offer substantial reduction in roller passage vibration to ensure motion accuracy.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5134/1/Gildemeister-looks-for-EUR-2-bn-machine-tool-sales/Gildemeister-looks-for-EUR-2-bn-machine-tool-sales.html DMG reports that CNC machine tool group Gildemeister hopes to achive EUR 2 bn for 2008, now that the mid-financial year report indicated a phenomenal growth to EUR 1.133bn. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5130/1/Customised-CNC-platform-provides-economic-solution-for-integrated-aluminium-processing-line/Customised-CNC-platform-provides-economic-solution-for-integrated-aluminium-processing-line.html Customisations to a standard CNC controller have helped special-purpose machinery builder MKM International to engineer a radical integrated single-stage processing line for aluminium profiles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5129/1/Judging-CNC-machine-utilization-levels/Judging-CNC-machine-utilization-levels.html  It's no secret that CNC machines are highly productive. In fact, this is one of their greatest benefits. But this important benefit can lead to a problem. If you are thoroughly satisfied with the productivity of your CNC machine tools, how can you tell when they are being under-utilized? I define CNC machine utilization as the effectiveness level of your CNC machine tools.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5115/1/Large-CNC-machine-tool-building-recommences/Large-CNC-machine-tool-building-recommences.html The PTG Group has launched J and S Remanufacture to design and build large machine tools under the Crawford Swift and Binns and Berry as well as offering machine tool remanufacturing. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5096/1/Machine-tool-Makers-Go-Green-to-Cope-With-High-Fuel-Prices/Machine-tool-Makers-Go-Green-to-Cope-With-High-Fuel-Prices.html Rapid manufacturing and prototyping specialist, Ogle Models (Letchworth, UK), has introduced a flame-retardant plastic to the range of materials that it uses to produce components for customers. Designated PA 2210 FR, the powder is produced by EOS for use in its laser-sintering machines, of which Ogle operates three, two of which were bought in June 2008 as part of a £1 million investment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5085/1/CNC-claimed-most-reliable-and-integratable/CNC-claimed-most-reliable-and-integratable.html Cincinnati's Infimatic Freedom NC 200 offers disk-less solid-state reliability, plug-and-play modularity and field expandability, economical application and 'green' benefits. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5084/1/Probes-put-man-and-machine-under-pressure/Probes-put-man-and-machine-under-pressure.html Machining complex, hardened steel bodies for aero engine probes can be a tricky business says Bob Duffin of Hi-Tech Aerospace components. “Sometimes we might only be producing a £250 feature on a component worth £3,000. However, the feature in question might specify tolerances as tight as 0.005mm, which puts a lot of pressure on the operator and the performance of the machine.” info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5075/1/Kerf-oxy-fuel-gas-cutter-pleases-a-second-added/Kerf-oxy-fuel-gas-cutter-pleases-a-second-added.html Fabricator purchsed a Kerf devlopments CNC oxy-fuel gas cutting machine, and as demand rose, its satisfaction with its first purchase led to buying a second one. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5074/1/Mahr-systems-confirm-honing-stock-removal/Mahr-systems-confirm-honing-stock-removal.html The best way to check the roundness and concentricity of any honed component is on a computer-based form tester and the same applies to checking surface finish, said Mahr UK. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5073/1/FDA-Data-Supports-Low-Plasticity-Burnishing-As-A-Guardian-of-Metal-Components/FDA-Data-Supports-Low-Plasticity-Burnishing-As-A-Guardian-of-Metal-Components.html Recent U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data, comprised of reported “adverse events” to orthopedic implants, reveals that Low Plasticity Burnishing (LPB) eliminates the occurrence of fretting fatigue failures in modular hip implants. LPB treatment is a surface enhancement process that can be performed at the product manufacturer's site using existing CNC machines with 100% continuous, quality control monitoring. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5072/1/Manual-Plus-CNC-Machine-Tools/Manual-Plus-CNC-Machine-Tools.html  The company introduces the next generation of European Manual Plus CNC machines from Wafum and Poreba. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5069/1/CNC-wheel-dressing-allows-profile-creepfeed-dressing/CNC-wheel-dressing-allows-profile-creepfeed-dressing.html The new CNC wheel dressing system from United Grinding Technologies', Miamisburg, OH, allows profile dressing on their Planomat creepfeed grinding machines without expensive dressing tools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5060/1/PC-Waterjet-Control/PC-Waterjet-Control.html ESAB cutting systems are said to offer end users a simple, cost-effective means of enhancing the productivity and ease-of-use of their current waterjet cutting systems.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5056/1/Yasda-appoints-Matchmaker-as-UK-CNC-machine-agent/Yasda-appoints-Matchmaker-as-UK-CNC-machine-agent.html Yasda, Japan, has appointed Matchmaker M/C as sole UK agent for its high precision CNC jig borers and multi-axis machining centres. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5055/1/Advanced-Machine--Engineering-Co/Advanced-Machine--Engineering-Co.html Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., (AME) Rockford, IL announces Amrok Dedicated Manual Fixtures. Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. can design and build Amrok ready-to-use dedicated manual fixtures from the ground up for horizontal and vertical machining centers and other CNC machinery. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5053/1/Plastic-injection-mold-suitable-for-filters/Plastic-injection-mold-suitable-for-filters.html Guangzhou Lixing Plastic Fty is offering a plastic-injection mold for filters used in home appliances and automotive equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5044/1/FUJIS-New-HM-3000-Milling-Cell-Achieves-5-Face-Machining-In-A-Single-Chucking/FUJIS-New-HM-3000-Milling-Cell-Achieves-5-Face-Machining-In-A-Single-Chucking.html Featuring 4-axis simultaneous control, the HM-3000 Milling Cell from Fuji is capable of 5-face machining in one chucking for processing flanges, hubs, differential cases and more. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5033/1/Flow-International-Showcasing-87000-psi-Waterjet-Cutting-Technology-FlowConnex-at-IMTS-2008/Flow-International-Showcasing-87000-psi-Waterjet-Cutting-Technology-FlowConnex-at-IMTS-2008.html Flow International Corporation (NASDAQ: FLOW), the world's leading developer and manufacturer of ultrahigh-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology, will showcase 87,000 psi waterjet cutting and introduce FlowConnex, the company's next generation of interconnectivity for waterjet operations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5028/1/Machinists-of-NASCAR/Machinists-of-NASCAR.html Race teams that compete in the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Cup Series put demands on their machine shops that most machinists would consider impossible or, at least, unreasonable. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5023/1/Brammer-puts-seal-on-enhanced-customer-service/Brammer-puts-seal-on-enhanced-customer-service.html  Customers of Brammer, Europe's leading distributor of industrial MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) products, can now access a rapid, custom, seal and gasket manufacturing service using state- of-the-art production equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5022/1/Production-upgrades-drive-growth/Production-upgrades-drive-growth.html Companies are adjusting their manufacturing systems and techniques to offer higher-quality models and reduce outlay. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5010/1/Drive-focus-on-performance/Drive-focus-on-performance.html  Suitable for robotics, CNC machines and a variety of automation processes, Alzanti makes the PVP2460, a 6A/phase bipolar stepper drive. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4998/1/New-Direct-Drive-Rotary-Table-Delivers-High-Speed-High-Torque-and-Increased-Accuracy/New-Direct-Drive-Rotary-Table-Delivers-High-Speed-High-Torque-and-Increased-Accuracy.html CNC Indexing & Feeding will be exhibiting at IMTS in the Golden Sun booth, F-2712 info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4997/1/Improving-Machine-Tool-Accuracy-without-Design-Changes/Improving-Machine-Tool-Accuracy-without-Design-Changes.html Most CNC machine tool manufacturers invest heavily in machine developments that improve accuracy but by using the latest calibration systems at its factory in Istanbul, Turkey, leading manufacturer Spinner has improved specified machine accuracies without the need to change designs. As Mr Nurhan, Technology Manager, explains, “The machine designs are no different but we have actually improved the accuracy, cut the support customers need by up to 90%, and have shown customers that we use the latest technology.” info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4995/1/OMAX-80X-JetMachining-Center-Ideal-for-Large-Scale-Precision-Machining/OMAX-80X-JetMachining-Center-Ideal-for-Large-Scale-Precision-Machining.html Kent, Washington, July 8, 2008 - OMAX® Corporation's 80X JetMachining® Center with Intelli-TRAX is the newest product in the industry leader's arsenal of precision abrasive waterjet solutions. Designed with a footprint of 265" x 152" (6731 mm x 3861 mm), the 80X is one of the most accurate large format machines in the company's line of JetMachining Centers and will make its debut at IMTS 2008. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4985/1/Packnet-Announces-Waterjet-Cutting-Capability/Packnet-Announces-Waterjet-Cutting-Capability.html Packnet, a provider of custom packaging solutions and precision cutting services, is announcing the addition of the WaterjetPRO(TM) CNC cutting system into its line of precision cutting capabilities.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4976/1/Tru-Temp-black-oxide-system-available-from-Birchwood-Casey/Tru-Temp-black-oxide-system-available-from-Birchwood-Casey.html Couplings used in servo motor and other high speed automation applications take on a strong, protective and attractive black oxide finish, when treated with Tru Temp low temperature, non-polluting black oxide from Birchwood Casey . info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4975/1/Vega-CNC-Announces-the-Release-of-the-2790504-Resolver-to-Absolute-SSI-Converter-Boards/Vega-CNC-Announces-the-Release-of-the-2790504-Resolver-to-Absolute-SSI-Converter-Boards.html Resolvers are used in many nuclear and other harsh environment applications, and now with the Vega Model 2790504 resolver to SSI converter board you can have both the ruggedness of a resolver and the simplicity of an SSI interface. The 2790504 may be used with virtually any synchro/resolver. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4973/1/Examine-the-China-Machine-Tool-Industry-Research-2008/Examine-the-China-Machine-Tool-Industry-Research-2008.html  China's machine tool industry plays an important role in world machine tool industry in recent years. In the aspect of output value, China has accounted 1/4 of the world machine tools. Therefore, the healthy development of China's machine tool industry will promote the world machine tool industry continues to maintain a rapid development. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4971/1/Cutting-Tools-for-Robots/Cutting-Tools-for-Robots.html "In their early days robots were more limited by their controller technology than by their physical capabilities," explains Roger Christian, vice president marketing and international groups with robot producer Motoman, noting the growing presence of machining robots where CNC machine tools once performed alone. "Robot designs that have emerged in the 21st century are mechanically faster, stronger and more accurate, but controller technology is just beginning to catch up," he says. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4968/1/Integrated-Automation-Platform-for-CNC-Robotics-and-Axis-Linking-in-One-Homogeneous-System/Integrated-Automation-Platform-for-CNC-Robotics-and-Axis-Linking-in-One-Homogeneous-System.html For machine automation, everyone needs to integrate movement and path control, connect drives and have functions such as visualization, I/O processing and communication available to them. Until now, this created some difficulty because suitable systems for this type of homogenous integration were not available. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4963/1/Tormach-Releases-M3-for-CNC-Machine-Control/Tormach-Releases-M3-for-CNC-Machine-Control.html Tormach LLC, innovators of personal CNC technology, announced today the release of its new CNC Machine Control software. Based on a platform of widely popular CNC controller Mach 3 from ArtSoft, the M3 release contains new modifications that allow direct integration with a variety of CAM applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4955/1/Major-move-for-engineer/Major-move-for-engineers.html Moving home is one of the most stressful activities known to mankind.Imagine how much worse it is when you're moving an entire fabrication shop – including one piece of kit which weighs as much as 16 double decker buses, full of passengers. That was the task facing Sheffield heavy engineering company, DavyMarkham, after it decided to streamline production, cut energy consumption and reduce costs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4938/1/New-Compact-3D-Machine/New-Compact-3D-Machine.html Chicago, USA - AIM Inc., the World's leader in CNC wire bending solutions introduces a new Compact 3D machine: the highly robust and efficient AFC series (AccuForm Compact). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4936/1/Single-pass-honing-produces-ultra-precise-bores/Single-pass-honing-produces-ultra-precise-bores.html Sunnen will introduce a single-pass honing machine at IMTS with a spindle alignment that exceeds DIN 8635 standards, has an intuitive control interface and selectable feed profiles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4934/1/Single-pass-honing-produces-ultra-precise-bores/Single-pass-honing-produces-ultra-precise-bores.html Sunnen will introduce a single-pass honing machine at IMTS with a spindle alignment that exceeds DIN 8635 standards, has an intuitive control interface and selectable feed profiles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4928/1/Midas-uses-MRIM-process-to-make-control-panel/Midas-uses-MRIM-process-to-make-control-panel.html By modifying broadcasting equipment design Midas was able to produce a front panel efficiently and cost effectively using the MRIM process without any compromise to product elegance. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4927/1/TENDO-Has-Slimmed-Down-with-TENDO-LSS/TENDO-Has-Slimmed-Down-with-TENDO-LSS.html SCHUNK is now introducing a super-slim version of the TENDO family of hydraulic expansion toolholders. The TENDO LSS has been optimized to keep interfering contours to a minimum, can be used to access difficult parts of a workpiece, and can be used in working areas where appliances create difficult conditions. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4924/1/Hydro-Aluminum-North-America/Hydro-Aluminum-North-America.html Hydro Aluminum's Extrusion Americas unit recently expanded production capabilities and capacity at its facility in Guaymas, Mexico. Two new CNC lathes and a cutoff machine allow the plant to produce custom-fabricated parts to exacting specifications for industries such as automotive and alternative power generation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4916/1/WorkNC-cuts-machining-times-by-up-to-20/WorkNC-cuts-machining-times-by-up-to-20.html Sescoi claimed that its latest NCspeed module can produce additional cycle time reductions of up to 20% through optimising machining cycle feedrates. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4915/1/New-Measuring-System-Simultaneously-Measures-Roughness-And-Contour/New-Measuring-System-Simultaneously-Measures-Roughness-And-Contour.html Rochester Hills, MI - The new HOMMEL nanoscan in just one pass with a single probe can measure roughness and contour of practically any shape. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4912/1/CameraPC-controls-spring-squareness/CameraPC-controls-spring-squareness.html As specifications became more demanding for the squareness of springs, William Hughes replace traditional 'Shadowgraph' techniques with a more precise camera/PC system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4906/1/Custom-Cut-sees-ROI-in-6-months-with-JETCAM-driving-OMAX-waterjet/Custom-Cut-sees-ROI-in-6-months-with-JETCAM-driving-OMAX-waterjet.html Custom Cut Machine Inc, based in British Columbia, Canada, replaced their Flow CNC waterjet, driven by the vendors own CAM software in June 2007 with an OMAX 80160. They had been considering a CAM system upgrade since 2005, as although the previous software worked fairly well there was room for improvement with nesting efficiency and ease of use. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4894/1/Rotary-screw-compressors/Rotary-screw-compressors.html The 20, 25, and 30-hp AS rotary-screw compressors feature the manufacturer's Sigma Profile air end and deliver 59 to 124 cfm along with pressures from 80 to 217 psig. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4891/1/Cabinet-makers-attribute-success-to-Planit-software/-Cabinet-makers-attribute-success-to-Planit-software.html KITCHEN cabinet manufacturers Impala Kitchens says Planit software has been the key to its continuing success. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4889/1/Star-bags-19-machine-orders-in-June/Star-bags-19-machine-orders-in-June.html Orders for 19 sliding-headstock lathes were taken by Star Micronics GB during June 2008, an all-time record for a single month. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4888/1/Solvent-cleaning-machine-removes-all-cutting-oils/Solvent-cleaning-machine-removes-all-cutting-oils.html Industrial component washing machine is intended for machine shops using a combination of neat cutting oil and high-additive oils with a mixture of solvent-based and aqueous constituents. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4886/1/Indexing-table-boosts-VMC-output-accuracy/Indexing-table-boosts-VMC-output-accuracy.html Acquiring an indexing table with its 3-axis machining centre investment has made a subcontractor more competitive as it has reduced job set-up times and increased part accuracies. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4875/1/Dalian---Woodworking-and-Furniture-exhibition-attracts-40000-visitors/Dalian---Woodworking-and-Furniture-exhibition-attracts-40000-visitors.html The China International Furniture, woodworking machines, components and raw materials [summer] Exhibition gained great success in the Dalian Xinghai Exhibition Centre from June 12th -15th. In the exhibition, about 400 exhibitors (about 20% than last year) took part in the exhibition, of which 85 were international.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4869/1/Pallet-system-serves-multiple-machines/Pallet-system-serves-multiple-machines.html Instead of choosing separate, conventional pallet pools to supply work to its two Giddings & Lewis 31.5-in.-cube horizontal machining centers, Parker Hannifin's Ostego, Mich., plant opted for a single Fastems MLS-MD multilevel pallet system. The setup, from JMC Technology Group, serves both machines to form a flexible manufacturing system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4867/1/Products-for-better-machine-communication/Products-for-better-machine-communication.html Reportedly, the first true client/server environment for shop-floor machine tool communications, e-DNC Explorer software from Greco Systems allows for multiple computers with access to multiple communication servers or server hubs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4863/1/RCBI-machining-center-relocation-causes-economic-concern-for-some/RCBI-machining-center-relocation-causes-economic-concern-for-some.html The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI)  at  Rocket Center will be moving the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining center and the CNC Turning Center to their facility in Bridgeport, W.Va. in order to expand their Machinist Technology Program (MTP).  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4860/1/Fabricator-ups-welding-robot-usage-to-90/Fabricator-ups-welding-robot-usage-to-90.html Having not increased its manual welding team for some years, robotic arc welding content at UK Newfield Fabrications factory will be approaching 90% after further robot installations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4856/1/High-speed-machine-checks-flat-components/High-speed-machine-checks-flat-components.html A purpose-designed measuring machine - with no moving parts - inspects flat components from power presses, CNC profiling machines, turret punch presses and routers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5109/1/Laser-alignment-simplifies-rebuilding/Laser-alignment-simplifies-rebuilding.html King Tool (Erlanger, KY) remanufactures and upgrades machine tools with CNC to bring the machines up to OEM standards or better, according to Dan Buckle, electronic technician. Employees completely disassemble machine tools, such as milling machines, lathes, and surface grinders. They then repair or replace all worn parts and install CNCs.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/5108/1/Bartlett-takes-on-the-hard-stuff/Bartlett-takes-on-the-hard-stuff.html Bartlett Engineering in Tenby is just half an hour’s drive from one of Europe’s largest oil and gas ports, Milford Haven, where two terminals are currently being built for liquefied natural gas. So it is not surprising that three-quarters of its turnover comes from the petrochemical sector. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4851/1/Chuck-pie-jaws-dont-distort-workpieces/Chuck-pie-jaws-dont-distort-workpieces.html A range of Abbott pie jaws provide ensure secure workpiece retention without distortion, while inexpensive and lightweight tooling columns hold prismatic work accurately. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4846/1/Probes-simplify-flexible-gun-drilling-workholding/Probes-simplify-flexible-gun-drilling-workholding.html Probing routines simplify workholding for flexible gun drilling centres Probing routines, used on a flexible CNC gun drilling machine and machining centre, have considerably simplified fixturing and  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4836/1/Precious-Machining/Precious-Machining.html The medical-device industry is going platinum as advanced medical procedures require instruments that are made from that precious metal.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4818/1/Rapid-injection-moulding-larger-components/Rapid-injection-moulding-larger-components.html Following the installation of larger machines, Protomold can now offer rapid injection moulded parts up to 770mm x 340mm x 150mm (2 x 75mm). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4810/1/Machining-to-the-tune-of-an-experienced-machinist/Machining-to-the-tune-of-an-experienced-machinist.html VX Corporation, which specialises in CAD/CAM for consumer products and moulds, says that its new Intelligent Machining Automation helps eliminate machine shop bottlenecks by speeding up machine tool programming. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4802/1/A-16-bit-microprocessor-optimised-for-realtime-operation/A-16-bit-microprocessor-optimised-for-realtime-operation.html In early 2001, with the introduction of its XC166 family of products, Infineon took the proven 16-bit architecture a stage further, achieving greater integration and higher performance. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4797/1/Dalian-and-600-Group-get-closer-in-Europe/Dalian-and-600-Group-get-closer-in-Europe-.html Ahead of a full joint venture sales agreement announcement later this year, 600 Group and China's Dalian Machine Tool Group (DMTG) have signed a European sales, marketing and support agreement. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4782/1/Machining-and-measuring-merge/Machining-and-measuring-merge.html For decades, manufacturing and quality assurance managers have looked forward to the era of direct integration of multi-axis CNC coordinate measurement with the CNC manufacturing cycle.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4777/1/Highest-Levels-of-Brand-Preference-and-Awareness-Product-Authenticity-Bottom-Line-Results-Customer-Oriented-Corporate-Philosophies-Bring-InproSeal-Record-Breaking-Results/Highest-Levels-of-Brand-Preference-and-Awareness-Product-Authenticity-Bottom-Line-Results-Custome.html Inpro/Seal Company, the world's largest producer of industrial bearing isolators, reports that for the month of April 2008, the company shipped an all time record of 49,837 seals. This news follows on the heels of a record breaking 2007 calendar year and a first quarter 2008 that also broke all sales records. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4757/1/IMTS-Advance-News-for-MAG-Industrial-Automation-Systems-Booth-No-A-8218/IMTS-Advance-News-for-MAG-Industrial-Automation-Systems-Booth-No-A-8218.html MAG Fadal to Demonstrate Vertical Machining Center Technology For Cutting Aluminum, Titanium and Hardened Steel at IMTS '08 info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4744/1/Miyano-to-Feature-Three-New-ABX-Models-at-IMTS-2008/Miyano-to-Feature-Three-New-ABX-Models-at-IMTS-2008.html At IMTS 2008, Miyano Machinery will be featuring three new ABX Super Turning Center Models: ABX-51TH3, ABX-51THY, and ABX-51THB. Equipped with two spindles and three turrets, Miyano's ABX Super Turning Centers are capable of processing complex parts efficiently in a single setup. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4740/1/Waterjet-profiles-and-cuts-rapidly/Waterjet-profiles-and-cuts-rapidly.html A CNC waterjet cutting machine is helping aUK fabricator to achieve a much faster turnaround on the profiles and fabrications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4732/1/Shampoo-Tank-helps-limit-utilization-of-chemicals/Shampoo-Tank-helps-limit-utilization-of-chemicals.html Constructed of damage-resistant, rotational-molded polyethylene, Shampoo Tank (890010) has machined, brass hardware and flow control valve that allows operators to manage amount of solution used during cleaning. It features multiple mounting options, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4728/1/Multitasking-machines/Multitasking-machines.html Featuring simultaneous five-axis machining center and CNC turning center capabilities, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4723/1/CNC-Machine-offers-large-capacity-hob-sharpening/CNC-Machine-offers-large-capacity-hob-sharpening.html Offering maximum grinding capacity of 254 mm hob diameter and 305 mm hob length, Model KFS 250S sharpens to AGMA AAA quality and is suitable for either high-speed steel or carbide tools.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4720/1/Carbide-Cutoff-Systems-can-replace-3-4-production-saws/Carbide-Cutoff-Systems-can-replace-3-4-production-saws.html Designed for fully automatic cycles, Nishijimax CNC Carbide Cutoff Systems feature auto loaders and bar stockers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4718/1/New-16C-and-3J-Rotary-Indexing-Systems/New-16C-and-3J-Rotary-Indexing-Systems.html Hardinge, Inc. will introduce larger capacity 16C and 3J style indexers featuring its A2-5 spindle design.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4710/1/Rusch-Machine-and-Design-makes-equipment-used-around-the-world/Rusch-Machine-and-Design-makes-equipment-used-around-the-world.html Chris Rusch's brainpower and technical know-how has helped produce everything from flying cars to exhaust pipes to custom motorcycles. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4709/1/Less-Light-Curtains-in-Automated-Systems/Less-Light-Curtains-in-Automated-Systems.html Pilz Automation Safety L.P. has launched an innovative measurement and protection system for press brakes that is designed to reduce industry’s reliance on light curtains and increase productivity through lowmaintenance and reliable operation. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4707/1/A-Training-Facility-to-Envy/A-Training-Facility-to-Envy.html The newly opened Center for Energy Conservation & Advanced Manufacturing (ECAM) at the Milwaukee Area Technical College’s (MATC) Oak Creek, Wis., campus could very well be considered a model training facility for all technical colleges nationwide to emulate. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4706/1/High-tech-shop-on-the-prairie/High-tech-shop-on-the-prairie.html There’s a machine shop located halfway between Denver and Kansas City in an area the shop’s president affectionately calls the “middle of nowhere.” Its location may be rural, but the shop operates on a high-tech level to service customers hundreds of miles away. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4705/1/Stuck-in-a-Comfort-Zone/Stuck-in-a-Comfort-Zone.html Too many shops are put-off by the cost of tooling, and unaware of how tooling might affect throughput and product quality. Across all types of manufacturing industries, the cost of tooling represents about three percent of total production costs. However, this three percent of costs has a significant impact on cost per part and profits. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4704/1/A-20-discount-offered-on-reduction-bushes/A-20-discount-offered-on-reduction-bushes.html 1st MTA is offering Brighetti reduction bushes with a 20% discount; the bushes enable drills and boring bars to be mounted quickly and accurately in toolholders. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4697/1/Machining-for-NASCAR/Machining-for-NASCAR.html On any given weekend between February and November, more than 75 million NASCAR fans watch their favorite auto racing teams compete for millions of dollars in prize money and even more millions from sponsorships and endorsements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4696/1/From-Rework-To-Race-Work/From-Rework-To-Race-Work.html Valve guide and seat machining systems once were dominant only in aftermarket stock engine-rebuild shops. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4683/1/Manual-deburring---HSE-has-reservations/Manual-deburring---HSE-has-reservations.html Manufacturers relying on manually operated deburring tools to clean up machined parts may face objections from the UK's Health and Safety Executive, so thermal deburring may be an alternative. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4681/1/Citizens-MACH-prize-draw-won-by-fastener-maker/Citizens-MACH-prize-draw-won-by-fastener-maker.html Managing director of Vaughan Jones Socket Screws, Jeremy Hornby, won Citizen UK's draw prize - a week with a Ferrari 360 - during the UK's recent MACH 2008 exhibition. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4680/1/Optical-CMM-cuts-inspection-time-by-265-min/Optical-CMM-cuts-inspection-time-by-265-min.html An optical co-ordinate measuring machine has reduced the inspection time for checking large steam turbine 'buckets' from 280 min to 15 min. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4658/1/CNC-machine-services-from-M-H--E-V-Smith/CNC-machine-services-from-M-H--E-V-Smith.html M H & E V Smith  specialises in CNC machining of precision parts. M H & E V Smith, established in 1965 is involved in CNC manufacturing of precision-machined components. The services offered by M H & E V Smith are reliable and safe. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4652/1/Contract-production-engineering-service-launched/Contract-production-engineering-service-launched.html A contract production engineering services organisation, See NC, has been established by Nigel Cowell – previously of Edgecam (Pathtrace). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4642/1/Linear-Slides-deliver-precision-for-demanding-applications/Linear-Slides-deliver-precision-for-demanding-applications.html Designed to deliver precision linear motion, RGSW and RGSWX Series include direct sensor mounting systems and feature bases up to .69 in. thick and up to 3.38 in. wide. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4634/1/Trade-and-Outsource-offers-machines-cranes-and-hotel-products/Trade-and-Outsource-offers-machines-cranes-and-hotel-products.html Trade and Outsource  specialise in trading and outsourcing range of products like cranes, crawler, metal scraps to various countries around the globe. Trade and Outsource also outsource call centre work, home furnishing, information technology,  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4624/1/Adept-Technology-Announces-New-Inverted-SCARA-Robot-for-Packaged-Goods-Market/Adept-Technology-Announces-New-Inverted-SCARA-Robot-for-Packaged-Goods-Market.html Adept Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADEP), the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced its newest inverted SCARA robot for the packaged goods market. The Adept Cobra s800 inverted IP65 brings high speed handling solutions to case and carton loading applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4617/1/Universal-tool-presetting-system-is-optical/Universal-tool-presetting-system-is-optical.html Schunk has introduced an optical tool presetting and measuring device for all conventional tool clamping systems, and can increase productivity in metal-cutting operations by 15%. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4613/1/Collaboration-with-reverse-engineering-focus/Collaboration-with-reverse-engineering-focus.html CADCAM software developer JETCAM International and InspecVision Ltd, manufacturers of photogrammetry measuring systems are to work on enhanced product integration. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4583/1/Special-machinery-and-precision-engineering-components-from-Williamson-Tool--Engineering/Special-machinery-and-precision-engineering-components-from-Williamson-Tool--Engineering.html Williamson Tool & Engineering  manufactures an extensive range of special machinery and precision engineering components. The industrial machinery and equipment supplied by Williamson Tool & Engineering are manufactured according to industrial standards. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4577/1/General-engineering-and-machining-services-offered-by-Williamson-Tool--Engineering/General-engineering-and-machining-services-offered-by-Williamson-Tool--Engineering.html Williamson Tool & Engineering  offers general engineering and machining services to industrial and manufacturing sectors with plant control and automation needs.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4573/1/Olympic-Bobsled-Gets-High-Tech-Machining/Olympic-Bobsled-Gets-High-Tech-Machining.html How do Olympic bobsled champions transfer the proven speed of hand-made blades into a new standardized material mandated by the sport’s governing body? info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4569/1/SAS-Automation---Introduces-New-Internal-Spring-Loaded-Gripper-Arm-for-Vacuum-Cups/SAS-Automation---Introduces-New-Internal-Spring-Loaded-Gripper-Arm-for-Vacuum-Cups.html SAS Automation provides more EOAT gripping options, with the introduction of a new lightweight gripper arm. This gripper arm is uniquely designed with Delron & aluminum to keep the tool lightweight, electrically insulated and wear resistant. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4562/1/Ultrahigh-speed-machining-plastics/Ultrahigh-speed-machining-plastics.html Ultrahigh-speed micro machining extremely small plastic and metal medical parts offers lower force, less tool breakage, no thermal growth, better surface finishes, the elimination of de-burring and de-greasing operations and less tool vibration. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4561/1/Maximize-Machine-Throughput/Maximize-Machine-Throughput.html For shops wishing to automate their CNC lathes and vertical machining centers, Midaco Corp. offers a series of robotic part-loading and unloading systems that help maximize machine throughput. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4555/1/Increasing-Waterjet-Cuttings-Profitability/Increasing-Waterjet-Cuttings-Profitability.html Abrasives are still the largest cost driver of waterjet cutting, and anything shops can do to reduce abrasive consumption will have a great affect on cost per part. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4545/1/Power-Machinery-retro-upgrades-Eliott-Engineerings-CNC-systems/Power-Machinery-retro-upgrades-Eliott-Engineerings-CNC-systems.html One of Australia’s oldest heavy engineering companies has shown how simple control system upgrade can completely revamp its huge automated press brakes.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4541/1/Lightweight-gripper-arm-carries-vacuum-cups/Lightweight-gripper-arm-carries-vacuum-cups.html SAS Automation has introduced internal spring-loaded gripper arm for vacuum cups and will reduce wear and tear on robot systems. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4540/1/Siemens-Presents-New-Innovations-That-Enhance-Machine-Tool-Productivity/Siemens-Presents-New-Innovations-That-Enhance-Machine-Tool-Productivity.html At the EASTEC exhibition, May 20-22, 2008, in West Springfield, MA, Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. will introduce new solutions and services for machine tool manufacturers and end-users at Booth 2037. Under the theme, "Productivity in motion," the presentation will focus on turnkey solutions for the job shop and aerospace market segments. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4539/1/Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette-TechMan-Column/Pittsburgh-Post-Gazette-TechMan-Column.html Just as the home computer grew out of behemoth industrial machines, home manufacturing may bring the abilities of a factory to the home. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4534/1/Largest-Selection-Of-Workholding-Grippers-Answer-Expanding-Demands/Largest-Selection-Of-Workholding-Grippers-Answer-Expanding-Demands.html Soft synthetic materials and plastics...hard alloys and exotic metals...intricate shapes and contours of castings and forgings...higher spindle RPMs and centrifugal forces...greater depths of cut and increased stock removal rates...machines that multi-task.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4533/1/Calculators-check-real-costs-and-free-deburring/Calculators-check-real-costs-and-free-deburring.html Two free calculators can be used to check the 'real' costs incurred when an entire batch has been rejected because of 'a' burr, and if a 'free' deburring in cycle is actually 'free'. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4531/1/KUKA-Robotics-to-hold-open-house-to-celebrate-35-years/KUKA-Robotics-to-hold-open-house-to-celebrate-35-years.html KUKA Robotics Corporation (Clinton Township, Mich.) is celebrating its 35th year in the robotics industry by inviting customers to its corporate headquarters in Clinton Township, Mich. for the “35 Years of Working Ideas” Technology Open House. KUKA Robotics will showcase more than 15 operating robotic demonstration cells for a variety of applications.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4512/1/Robotics-sector-rises-at-trade-fair/Robotics-sector-rises-at-trade-fair.html From gleaming, life-sized robot horses to an intricate hazard-removing machine that might someday save human lives, visitors got a glimpse into the future at the first-ever Taiwan International Robot Exhibition 2008--and it was a vision.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4505/1/Facility-produces-intricate-and-complex-components/Facility-produces-intricate-and-complex-components.html As well as building very precise machining centres, Kern also operates two high precision temperature controlled subcontract units producing intricate and complex components. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4500/1/Micro-tools-ground-surface-finish-improved/Micro-tools-ground-surface-finish-improved.html Walter Maschinenbau advised that its Helitronic Micro tool and cutter grinder provides the most precise grinding results in a range of diameters from 0.1mm to 12.7mm. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4498/1/Modular-honing-machine-can-be-basic-or-automatic/Modular-honing-machine-can-be-basic-or-automatic.html Sunnen will be introducing a modular honing machine series, which can be configured from a 'basic' single-spindle machine through to an automated, robotic, multi-spindle system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4496/1/C-A-Rich-Engineering-provides-range-of-industrial-machines-and-services/C-A-Rich-Engineering-provides-range-of-industrial-machines-and-services.html C A Rich Engineering  provides various industrial services and machines. Some of the industrial machines provided by C A Rich Engineering include aerospace tools, high impact forging dies, high production foundry tools, injection and compression plastic moulds and so on. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4481/1/Citizen-Machinery-UK-picks-up-20-orders-at-MACH-2008/Citizen-Machinery-UK-picks-up-20-orders-at-MACH-2008.html Citizen Machinery UK celebrated its change of name from NC Engineering with a clutch of orders at MACH 2008, held at the NEC Birmingham last month. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4475/1/Integrated-automation/Integrated-automation.html Complete machine automation using one intelligent tool to implement the entire automation system has long been the philosophy of the Austrian automation specialists at B&R. Total solutions provide enormous savings potential, which is recognised by many machine manufacturers as an important competitive edge. An integral software tool is desired that covers all automation tasks. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4474/1/Bosch-Rexroth-Corporation/Bosch-Rexroth-Corporation.html Portable HMI: Rexroth IndraControl VCH08Rexroth's compact mobile IndraControl VCH08 HMI is hot-pluggable and gives operators more flexibility when running machines, especially for material handling or gantry applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4472/1/Coated-indexable-inserts-take-interrupted-cuts/Coated-indexable-inserts-take-interrupted-cuts.html Walter GB said that by using its Tiger PVD aluminium oxide coating allows ISO indexable inserts for turning to withstand interrupted cutting on low- and high-alloy steels. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4467/1/Sven-Gustafson-Staffing-difficulties-hinder-states-competitiveness/Sven-Gustafson-Staffing-difficulties-hinder-states-competitiveness.html Recently a friend who sits on the board of a publicly held auto supplier relayed a story that illustrates a confounding problem for Michigan as it struggles to reshape its economy. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4466/1/Breaking-machine-the-screw-mindset/Breaking-machine-the-screw-mindset.html Some of Tanya DiSalvo's customers have trouble believing her when she tells them a Swiss-style screw machine cut the parts that her shop makes. DiSalvo is the president of Criterion Tool & Die Inc. Brookpark, Ohio, which uses screw machines to make parts most other shops would never consider doing on such equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4460/1/Tooling-exhibitor-also-buys-machine-at-MACH-2008/Tooling-exhibitor-also-buys-machine-at-MACH-2008.html As well as showing its latest PCD cutting tools at the UK's recent MACH 2008 event, ITC Tooling also placed an order for its second Walter Helicheck machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4459/1/Matsuura-machining-cell-raises-output-by-40/Matsuura-machining-cell-raises-output-by-40.html A Matsuura GBP 2.7 million, two machining centre cell has increased production output of earthmoving machinery components by over 40% and halved excavator delivery time. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4456/1/Adept-Technology-Records-First-Adept-Quattro-Robot-Sales-to-Asia/Adept-Technology-Records-First-Adept-Quattro-Robot-Sales-to-Asia.html Adept Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADEP), the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced it has received multiple orders for Adept Quattro(TM) s650 robots from customers in the Asia-pacific region. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4454/1/Team-Impulse-F1-featured-in-AMTILs-Australian-Manufacturing-Technology-Magazine/Team-Impulse-F1-featured-in-AMTILs-Australian-Manufacturing-Technology-Magazine.html Five students - Matt Cruickshank, Tom Crookes, Michael Heard, Matt Turner and Alex Womersley, all aged 17, are gearing up to compete in the World Championships of the F1inSchools Challenge mid-March. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4437/1/Productivity-anaysis-on-CNC-machining-saves-2000h/Productivity-anaysis-on-CNC-machining-saves-2000h.html By analysing machining productivity and tooling used, Sandvik Coromant was able to reduce machining times, increase tool life and save 7000h in the machining of automotive turbochargers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4433/1/CGTech-VERICUT-6-Wins-Metalworking-Production-Award/CGTech-VERICUT-6-Wins-Metalworking-Production-Award.html CGTech Ltd is proud to announce that it's VERICUT 6 CNC Simulation and verification Software won the Best Software award in the UK Machine Tool industries prestigious Metalworking Production Awards. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4431/1/Taiwans-first-robot-show-draws-praise-and-criticism/Taiwans-first-robot-show-draws-praise-and-criticism.html Taiwan's first robot show has helped the robotics industry to showcase the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, but still needs to improve if it wants to attract more buyers, some of the exhibitors said yesterday. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4430/1/Waterjet-Chiller-Controls-Heat-Expansion/Waterjet-Chiller-Controls-Heat-Expansion.html An added chiller on Omax's 2626XP waterjet machine controls thermal expansion of both machine and workpiece material.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4425/1/Abrasive-water-jet-centre-cuts-complex-parts/Abrasive-water-jet-centre-cuts-complex-parts.html An abrasive water jet machining centre produces complex parts out of any material, in high-volume, short run, or 'few-off' prototype parts. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4423/1/Four-CNC-waterjet-heads-quintuple-cutting-output/Four-CNC-waterjet-heads-quintuple-cutting-output.html The Bystronic ByJet Pro CNC waterjet cutting system has four independently driven slim-line cutting heads to produce up to five times as many parts/h than a conventional waterjet cutting machine. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4419/1/Leader-CNC-secures-order-on-day-one-of-MACH/Leader-CNC-secures-order-on-day-one-of-MACH.html MACH 2008 got off to a flying start for Leader CNC of Nuneaton, with a machine sale on the first day of the event. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4408/1/Taipei-hosts-first-ever-robotics-exhibition/Taipei-hosts-first-ever-robotics-exhibition.html Taiwan's own robotics manufacturers stole the show at the country's first-ever robot exhibition Thursday with their creativity and advanced technology in artificial intelligence (AI).  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4407/1/Innovator-of-year/Innovator-of-year.html The National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership named John J. Healy its 2008 Innovator of the Year. Mr. Healy is chief executive of the Manufacturing Advancement Center and director of operations for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4403/1/Cooljet-torch-automates-oxy-fuel-gas-cutting/Cooljet-torch-automates-oxy-fuel-gas-cutting.html Esab Cutting Systems has introduced a conversion package allowing oxy-fuel gas cutting machine users to convert to Esab's Cooljet torch to raise productivity. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4397/1/Taipei-intl-robotics-show-kicks-off/Taipei-intl-robotics-show-kicks-off.html The first Taipei International Robot Exhibition (Robot Taiwan), which opened yesterday, is showcasing Taiwan's artificial intelligence (AI) technology, along with advances in the local mechanics industry, according to Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4396/1/MACH-2008-machine-tool-orders-flow-in-for-XYZ/MACH-2008-machine-tool-orders-flow-in-for-XYZ.html Last week at MACH 2008, XYZ Machine Tools took orders for 19 machine tools valued in excess of GBP 0.5 million and added on another GBP 0.5 million-plus this week. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4379/1/Waterjet-systems-UK-distribution-announced/Waterjet-systems-UK-distribution-announced.html UK supplier of cutting and profiling equipment, Kerf Developments, is introducing the high quality WARDjet waterjet cutting machines and equipment. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4377/1/1st-MTA-reveals-new-products-and-offers/1st-MTA-reveals-new-products-and-offers.html Turn a $10 drill into a $150 one with a Darex CNC tool grinder. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4370/1/Low-cost-CNC-inspection-costs-under-GBP-6000/Low-cost-CNC-inspection-costs-under-GBP-6000.html R14 CNC profile projector featuring the latest touch screen controller and accuracy to 5 micron resolution is offered by Baty International in the UK for under GBP 6000. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4356/1/Multimachine-thread-rolling-head/Multimachine-thread-rolling-head.html A quick-change shank allows one Axial Thread Rolling Head from LMT-Fette, Cleveland, to move from a screw machine, to a CNC lathe, and to a CNC machining center without adapters. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4346/1/Custom-Plastics-Fabrication---Advanced-Machining-at-LVP/Custom-Plastics-Fabrication---Advanced-Machining-at-LVP.html Custom Plastics Fabrication and machining first-class plastic products to perfection requires a high level of expertise, the right equipment and strict quality control.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4341/1/Production-Center-handles-medium-sized-components/Production-Center-handles-medium-sized-components.html Utilizing 12,000 rpm spindle with CAT 50 taper, Niigata SPN701 provides 43.3 in. swing diameter, 47.2 in. workpiece height, and XYZ travels of 39.4 x 37.4 x 33.5 in. Full 40 hp cuts are achieved through direct-drive headstock.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4336/1/Zeiss-world-premiere-for-Duramax/Zeiss-world-premiere-for-Duramax.html Zeiss offered MACH 2008 visitors a world premiere with the launch of its DuraMax CNC CMM. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4335/1/Toshiba-Machines-Latest-TH-A-Series-of-Scara-Robots-Offers-Improved-Cycle-Times-Payloads-and-Repeatability/Toshiba-Machines-Latest-TH-A-Series-of-Scara-Robots-Offers-Improved-Cycle-Times-Payloads-and-R.html Already recognized for high speeds, payloads and repeatability, Toshiba Machine's TH Series has been upgraded to the TH-A Series of extreme performance Scara Robots. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4334/1/Niigata-SPN701-Production-Centers-From-SNK-America/Niigata-SPN701-Production-Centers-From-SNK-America.html The Niigata SPN701 Production Center from SNK America combines highly efficient operation with heavy duty machining capability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4333/1/Instant-waterjet-cutting/Instant-waterjet-cutting.html M-Series retrofit kits transform practically any CNC machine, including milling and turning machines, lasers, routers, robotic arms and oxy-fuel or plasma cutters, into waterjet-cutting systems. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4327/1/Hydraulic-pneumatic-and-rotary-seals-from-Seal-Jet/Hydraulic-pneumatic-and-rotary-seals-from-Seal-Jet.html Seal-Jet  specialise in manufacturing and distributing hydraulic, pneumatic and rotary seals. Seal-Jet offers Seal-Jet CNC lathe, Gildemeister CNC lathe, Phoenix CNC lathe, L3 centre lathe and Pacific milling machine. Seal-Jet offers wipers, rod and piston seals, oil seals, guide rings, wear bands and o-rings.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4326/1/Precision-machining-services-from-Macquarie-Precision-Engineering/Precision-machining-services-from-Macquarie-Precision-Engineering.html Macquarie Precision Engineering  is a reputed company that provides quality engineering services to its clients all over Australia. Providing quality services personalised for each customer has been the hallmark of Macquarie Precision Engineering ever since its inception. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4315/1/Irish-machining-subcontractor-has-fast-response/Irish-machining-subcontractor-has-fast-response.html Irish subcontractor, Mann Engineering, produce precision multi-axis turned and machined components in low and high volumes from 3mm to 210mm diameter info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4312/1/Honing-No-Longer-a-Messy-Manual-Process/Honing-No-Longer-a-Messy-Manual-Process.html A new generation of CNC honing technology is changing the image of a messy, manual secondary process and taking on a primary role for makers of small engines (less than 50 hp), gears and fluid power components. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4298/1/Revolutionary-new-measurement-system-for-high-speed-high-accuracy-calibrations/Revolutionary-new-measurement-system-for-high-speed-high-accuracy-calibrations.html The UK National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in partnership with ETALON has developed a revolutionary new measurement system for high-speed, high accuracy calibration and verification of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs), Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools, and other, leading-edge measurement applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4293/1/Creative-fixturing-using-low-profile-wedge-clamps/Creative-fixturing-using-low-profile-wedge-clamps.html Do not let limited thinking limit your productivity. This is a guideline every machinist designing the set-ups should adapt because it is often the machinists imagination that will be setting the limits in this designing process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4283/1/New-concept---quotModel-Machine-Shopquot-at-Modern-Machine-Shop-in-New-Delhi/New-concept---quotModel-Machine-Shopquot-at-Modern-Machine-Shop-in-NNew-concept---quotModel-Ma.html Modern Machine Shop, a unique business-to business (b2b) exhibition that showcases the complete range of machines, equipment and services will be held in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 25th to 29th April 2008. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4282/1/CNC-cutting-systems-peripheries-described/CNC-cutting-systems-peripheries-described.html Modular cutting tables for cutting metals up to 300mm thick or 3000mm x 6000mm, are included in a range of peripheral accessories described in recent ESAB literature info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4271/1/ICFF-20-Years-and-Counting/ICFF-20-Years-and-Counting.html A plate-glass chaise longue from England. A totemic media tower from the United States. A metal butterfly bench from Italy. We saw these, among lots of other equally personal and idiosyncratic work, when the first International Contemporary Furniture Fair opened at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in May 1989.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4260/1/Quicker-Faster-Better-Calibration-And-Machine-Calibration-In-The-Workplace/Quicker-Faster-Better-Calibration-And-Machine-Calibration-In-The-Workplace.html The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in the UK  is launching a revolutionary new measurement system that will bring laboratory level standards to the shop floor. The technology enables significantly improved calibration times and thereby, minimises machine downtime for industries across the manufacturing sector. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4259/1/Aluminum-extrusions-resistant-to-corrosion/Aluminum-extrusions-resistant-to-corrosion.html Chengdu Wing's Aluminium Co. Ltd has released model RX-PC8, aluminum extrusion profiles with a powder-coated finish. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4255/1/Trunnion-Rotary-Systems-For-Multiple-Part-Positioning/Trunnion-Rotary-Systems-For-Multiple-Part-Positioning.html Hardinge Inc. says its new Plate and Cube Trunnion Rotary Systems can be loaded with collet blocks, or configured with clamping devices, or customized with a window-box fixture to allow four-sided part machining.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4252/1/Thru-the-tool-lubrication-system/Thru-the-tool-lubrication-system.html Unist, Inc. has released its Tornado Thru-the-Tool Lubrication System, which can be retrofitted to CNC and other coolant-fed drilling applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4251/1/Staying-Up-To-Date-Pays-Off/Staying-Up-To-Date-Pays-Off.html Editor’s Note: The following case study involves a waterjet propulsion systems manufacturer in New Zealand, but the experiences and lessons learned are applicable to American manufacturers and machine shops. The company has been using Mastercam since 1990, and has learned that staying current with the latest releases improves productivity and profitability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4248/1/Universal-offer-competitive-4-plane-balancer/Universal-offer-competitive-4-plane-balancer.html Universal balancing is offering a four-plane dynamic balancing machine for the same price or lower than two-plane units for working with single-part to multi-link propulsion shaft assemblies info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4238/1/Acro-Precision-Engineering-to-Exhibit-at-Aerospace-Engineering-Event/Acro-Precision-Engineering-to-Exhibit-at-Aerospace-Engineering-Event.html Leading cnc machining company explores aerospace grade metal opportunities at Aeropace engineering event. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4228/1/New-machine-design-venture-opens-doors-wins-business-looks-to-expand/New-machine-design-venture-opens-doors-wins-business-looks-to-expand.html Machine design house AMTRI-Cobble, Macclesfield opened the doors of its new offices at the beginning of May. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4227/1/Teknek-offers-total-manufacturing-support/Teknek-offers-total-manufacturing-support.html Sub-contractor Teknek Howwood provide a total manufacturing support service from initial design and prototyping through volume fabrication to finish and assembly info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4208/1/Heavy-Engineering-Corporation-Ranchi-posts-Rs34-mn-profit/Heavy-Engineering-Corporation-Ranchi-posts-Rs34-mn-profit.html Inspite of all the financial odds and fast depletion in manpower, the hard work, dedication and commitment of HEC employees fructfies into a net porfit for the second consecutive year. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4207/1/-3D-Self-Replicating-Printer-to-be-Released-Under-GNU-License/-3D-Self-Replicating-Printer-to-be-Released-Under-GNU-License.html "A Kiwi open source developer is working on a self-replicating 3D printer, RepRap, to be made available under the GNU license. 'The 3D printer works by building components up in layers of plastic, mainly polylactic acid (PLA), which is a bio-degradable polymer made from lactic acid.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4199/1/Seals-engineered-plastics-and-sealing-machines-from-Economos-Australia/Seals-engineered-plastics-and-sealing-machines-from-Economos-Australia.html Economos Australia is an experienced company offering sealing materials and sealing solutions for a wide range of applications. Economos Australia offers standard seals, large diameter seals, engineered plastics, machines and plastic materials. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4197/1/Power-Machinery-to-exhibit-automatic-precision-lathe-at-NMW-2008/Power-Machinery-to-exhibit-automatic-precision-lathe-at-NMW-2008.html Sheet metal machinery specialist, Power Machinery, will have a specific technology on display on stand A12 in the Austech section during National Manufacturing Week at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from May 27 to 30. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4193/1/Quick-Tech-Machinery-Turns-to-Mitsubishi-to-Upgrade-Tech-caliber-in-Lathes/Quick-Tech-Machinery-Turns-to-Mitsubishi-to-Upgrade-Tech-caliber-in-Lathes.html Strong demand for all sorts of food-processing machinery in Asia, fueled by rapid economic expansion of Asian countries, has been drawing increasingly more suppliers and exporters into this sector of manufacturing.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4191/1/Northland-Foundation-finances-2-area-steel-fabricating-businesses-to-support-economic-growth-and-job-creation-and-job-creation/Northland-Foundation-finances-2-area-steel-fabricating-businesses-to-support-economic-growth-and-job.html Two area steel fabricators have received business finance support totaling nearly one-half million dollars from the Northland Foundation info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4190/1/New-Campagnolo-electric-prototypes/New-Campagnolo-electric-prototypes.html Just when we were pretty confident that Campagnolo had nearly finalized the design for its own electronic group, a new version showed up at the start of this year’s Tour of Flanders Sunday.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4180/1/Waterjet-controls-pressure-changes/Waterjet-controls-pressure-changes.html The Model 55-50C intensifier pump features an attenuator that minimizes pressure fluctuations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4175/1/Optical-and-Contact-Measurements-in-One-CNC-Run/Optical-and-Contact-Measurements-in-One-CNC-Run.html CNC-guided sensor change on the PRISMO and ACCURA measuring machines from Carl Zeiss increases measuring effectiveness during the inspection of freeform surfaces, standard geometries and single features info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4174/1/Understanding-Absolute-and-Incremental-Compensation/Understanding-Absolute-and-Incremental-Compensation.html Introduction In today’s manufacturing environment, it is more and more commonplace to utilize laser measurement systems for the calibration of CNC machines.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4173/1/Flexibility-And-Responsiveness-Pay-Off-For-Connecticut-Job-Shop/Flexibility-And-Responsiveness-Pay-Off-For-Connecticut-Job-Shop.html Gregor Technologies LLC has built a growing business in New England by providing flexible responsiveness to customers. John Gregorich, founder and president of the Thomstan, Connecticut-based company, focuses on his customers and drives his operation to meet their needs. In turn, he has built his business as an extension of his customers' operations. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4167/1/CNC-machines-from-Chiron-Werke-Asia-Pacific/CNC-machines-from-Chiron-Werke-Asia-Pacific.html Chiron Werke Asia Pacific is one of the largest technology leaders and manufacturers of vertical CNC machining centers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4156/1/One-hit-CNC-machining-scores-for-subcontractor/One-hit-CNC-machining-scores-for-subcontractor.html Work that would have normally been scheduled for a machining centre can now be part of a 'one-hit' program on a multi-tasking mill-turn centre, as a subcontractor discovered info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4155/1/CNC-machine-checks-profiled-milling-cutters/CNC-machine-checks-profiled-milling-cutters.html Cutting tool supplier has added on a 5-axis CNC inspection machine to increase inspection capacity and check for a range of bespoke milling and drilling cutters having many special form profiles info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4154/1/TVU-IR-Thread-Verification-Unit-is-Developed-for-Doing-Thread-Inspection-in-CNCs/TVU-IR-Thread-Verification-Unit-is-Developed-for-Doing-Thread-Inspection-in-CNCs.html TVU-IR Thread Verification Unit is developed by New Vista Corporation for doing thread inspection and thread detection in machining centers and CNCs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4143/1/Babbages-Difference-Engine-heads-for-California/Babbages-Difference-Engine-heads-for-California.html The second 8,000 piece Difference Engine No.2 is off to California from the Science Museum. It is 3.3m long, 2m high, weighs five tonnes and can calculate polynomials to 31 decimal places. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4133/1/NC-Tech-ties-up-with-CIMCO-for-Computer-integrated-manufacturing-solutions/NC-Tech-ties-up-with-CIMCO-for-Computer-integrated-manufacturing-solutions.html NC Technologies is a leading Computer Integrated Manufacturing solutions provider in India happily announces its business tie-up with leading giant CIMCO Integration, Denmark as a authorized distributor having various range of products for Computer integrated manufacturing solutions. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4119/1/CNC-Robotics-And-Automation-Knowing-When-To-Say-When/CNC-Robotics-And-Automation-Knowing-When-To-Say-When.html In today’s competitive CNC manufacturing environment, the need for quality is a given, and job shops often win or lose contracts based on per-part costs that vary by just fractions of a cent.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4112/1/Vibration-and-ultrasonic-welding-offered-by-Excel-Hosico-Diecasting/Vibration-and-ultrasonic-welding-offered-by-Excel-Hosico-Diecasting.html The plastic division of Excel Hosico Diecasting offers very high quality tailored mouldings of injection moulded plastics without any limitation on the run size. The plastic division of Excel Hosico Diecasting also supplies critical post moulding services that includes vibration welding, info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4107/1/Probes-and-monors-shorten-machining-times/Probes-and-monors-shorten-machining-times.html A UK aerospace subcontractor has used high-accuracy probes and a process monitoring package to reduce machining lead times and improve consistency info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4105/1/CPP-broadens-its-horizons-with-Homag/CPP-broadens-its-horizons-with-Homag.html Two Homag Group CNC machining centres have helped office furniture manufacturer CPP provide "more choice and wider design horizons" for its customers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4099/1/Water-jet-cutting-versatility-demonstrated/Water-jet-cutting-versatility-demonstrated.html Water jet cutting is used to profile a very wide range of materials: from 100mm thick armour plate, titanium and stainless steel, through aluminium and down to lightweight foam info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4096/1/Integrated-spindles-motors-and-converters-from-CNC-Design/Integrated-spindles-motors-and-converters-from-CNC-Design.html CNC Design offers a wide range of motion control products for its customers. The products are represented and distributed by Siemens AG Automation & Drives Motion Control Division. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4095/1/Machine-shops-growing-more-slowly/Machine-shops-growing-more-slowly.html According to Harry Moser, chairman of GFAgie Charmilles, (www.gfac.com)“In January machine shops grew less rapidly and the delinquency rate on machine tool leases remained unchanged at a low level about one-third of the rate on home mortgages. In contrast to the housing and mortgage markets, which are in such bad shape that they are severely damaging the rest of the economy, machine shops are growing and machine tool leases are solid. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4093/1/Rotary-encoders-couplings-and-gearboxes-from-CNC-Design/Rotary-encoders-couplings-and-gearboxes-from-CNC-Design.html CNC Design offers gearboxes that have been developed to enable direct attachment to synchronous servomotors.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4090/1/Heat-shrink-clamping-tool-holders-to-be-shown/Heat-shrink-clamping-tool-holders-to-be-shown.html A large range of heat shrink clamping tool holders offers tools in every shank connection including specials if required and can produce tool and cutter combinations as long as 220mm info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4070/1/Precision-Machining-seeks-tax-break/Precision-Machining-seeks-tax-break.html A business within North Branch's industrial park may soon be awarded a tax abatement, a move that may result in the creation of five new jobs at the facility. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4056/1/Subcontract-machinist-buys-non-contact-gauge/Subcontract-machinist-buys-non-contact-gauge.html Subcontract machinist has installed a non-contact, optical-based component measurement system to significantly improve productivity and confidence in the high quality work info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4048/1/Now-Introducing-Pullback-CNC-Collet-Chucks-for-Versatile-Adjustability/Now-Introducing-Pullback-CNC-Collet-Chucks-for-Versatile-Adjustability.html Royal Products is America's leading manufacturer of precision metalworking tools and accessories for over 60 years. Our broad product line consists of hundreds of high-performance tooling and workholding products including  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4046/1/Vero-Merges-Specialized-Technical-Services-with-CAMTEK/Vero-Merges-Specialized-Technical-Services-with-CAMTEK.html Vero Software Plc is pleased to announce the merger of two of its Pacific Area resellers to create a new enterprise called STS-CAMTEK. Since the acquisition of CAMTEK Limited by Vero last year, both Specialized Technical Services Pty Ltd (STS) and CAMTEK Pacific have been providing CAD/CAM solutions from the same developer. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4037/1/UK-subcontracting-show-is-international/UK-subcontracting-show-is-international.html Exhibitors experienced high levels of serious enquiries from companies genuinely interested in their products and capabilities at the 2007 event - the Subcon 2008 event will be even more important info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4036/1/Precision-Engineering-Boss-Celebrates-2007-Success-with-120kmh-Sleigh-Ride/Precision-Engineering-Boss-Celebrates-2007-Success-with-120kmh-Sleigh-Ride.html East Anglian based engineering firm Acro had a very successful year last year. So much so, that owner Fred Pain chose to celebrate its success with a once in a lifetime ride on a 120km/h bob sleigh ride. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4032/1/IT-system-copes-better-with-machining-operation/IT-system-copes-better-with-machining-operation.html An expanding components machining company found its IT based on using spreadsheets for stock control and word documents to track orders could no longer cope, so it sought a solution info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4028/1/Business-Blooms-With-Waterjet/Business-Blooms-With-Waterjet.html New England Die Cutting Inc. (NEDC) President-Kim Abare says continued reinvestment in her company, even during economic downturns, has contributed to its phenomenal growth. One of the company's recent investments was in abrasive waterjet cutting. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4016/1/Add-on-robotic-automation-to-compete/Add-on-robotic-automation-to-compete.html There has never been a better time to invest in robotic production systems as they are not only more flexible and reliable, but also more affordable, said a robot manufacturer info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/4000/1/CNC-machining-in-one-set-up-raises-productivity/CNC-machining-in-one-set-up-raises-productivity.html Machining technology focuses on complete machining in one set-up to increase productivity, maximise machine utilisation and ensure repeatable accuracy info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3985/1/Master-Chemical-Corporation-Introduces-New-Small-and-Efficient-Tramp-Oil-Separator/Master-Chemical-Corporation-Introduces-New-Small-and-Efficient-Tramp-Oil-Separator.html Highly technical and efficient Master Coalescer Jr. offers cost-effective mid-range option. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3979/1/Construction-air-tools-from-Compair-Australasia/Construction-air-tools-from-Compair-Australasia.html Compair Australasia's comprehensive range of construction air tools provide the correct tool for the application, be it chipping hammers for light duty demolition work, hammer drills capable of drilling the hard concrete or pneumatic breakers for heavy duty applications. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3973/1/Applied-Precision-adds-sales-director/Applied-Precision-adds-sales-director.html Applied Precision Inc., Mississauga, Ont., has added David Delves as director of system sales. Delves has more than 15 years of experience in machinery and process design, tooling development, CNC tube bending, and process improvement. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3972/1/MAGNOS-Magnetic-Gripper-MAU/MAGNOS-Magnetic-Gripper-MAU.html SCHUNK introduces its MAGNOS Magnetic Gripper MAU! An ideal solution for loading and unloading machines and for handling both small and large workpieces. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3967/1/Jemtech-releases-bolt-on-safety-systems-for-long-folding-machines/Jemtech-releases-bolt-on-safety-systems-for-long-folding-machines.html Jemtech has released bolt-on safety systems for long-folding machines. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3965/1/Ace-Designers-Boosts-Application-Availability-with-Centralized-Management/Ace-Designers-Boosts-Application-Availability-with-Centralized-Management.html A Citrix solution helps a leading Indian machine tool manufacturer to enable better information access for a host of users and ensure better manageability. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3961/1/Schunk-shows-full-tool-holding-display-at-MACH2008/Schunk-shows-full-tool-holding-display-at-MACH2008.html Schunk will be showing a variety of new products on Stand 5079 in Hall 5 at MACH2008: these will include the Magnos, TendoTurn and Sino-R work and tool holding products, not previously seen at MACH info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3957/1/Training-machinists-in-craft-and-communications-is-programs-goal/Training-machinists-in-craft-and-communications-is-programs-goal.html Locally and nationally, employers are lamenting the lack of well-trained, highly qualified machinists and other manufacturing personnel. It is not just the hands-on skills that are in demand, but the ability of these employees to plan their projects, independently develop solutions and organize and effectively communicate these ideas to coworkers in different levels of management. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3941/1/Rotary-screw-compressor-provides-reliability/Rotary-screw-compressor-provides-reliability.html A UK forging firm sought to link the supply of compressed air throughout its new and existing forge and chose an oil injected rotary screw compressor for reliability and low operating costs info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3939/1/Integrated-control-platform-adds-CNC-and-robot-control-functions/-Integrated-control-platform-adds-CNC-and-robot-control-functions.html Mitsubishi has unveiled the next generation of its iQ Automation integrated control platform, adding CNC and robot control capabilities to the platform’s existing sequence, motion, process and PC-based control functions.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3937/1/Services-to-help-boost-machinery-efficiency/Services-to-help-boost-machinery-efficiency.html Automation and drives company has formulated a 'menu' of services, which help UK manufacturers to work in partnership to increase productivity and efficiency of machines and machining cells info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3936/1/Modular-honing-machine-series-is-adaptable/Modular-honing-machine-series-is-adaptable.html Modular honing machine series is scaleable from a basic model up to an automated, multi-spindle system with robotic part handling, gauging/SPC and tooling flexibility info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3931/1/Shop-Shuttles-Over-to-Productivity/Shop-Shuttles-Over-to-Productivity.html After installing a waterjet cutting system with a shuttle table, Johnson Enterprises of New Brunswick, Canada, reaped what some may consider the benefits of “pioneer status.” info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3906/1/Glaston-presents-Tamglass-Bavelloni-and-Albat-Wirsam-Software-Technology-in-Unity-at-GPT/Glaston-presents-Tamglass-Bavelloni-and-Albat-Wirsam-Software-Technology-in-Unity-at-GPT.html The well-known Tamglass, Bavelloni and Albat+Wirsam Software brands are exhibiting for the first time together under the Glaston name at the GP&T Exhibition in Birmingham, April 8-11, 2008. Visitors are welcomed to experience the latest machinery and software technology of all three of the Glaston Family members in action – and to discuss the ways innovative Glaston OSP solutions can answer the complex needs of today’s glass processors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3904/1/Mat-Cutter-equipment-available-from-Machines4ucom/Mat-Cutter-equipment-available-from-Machines4ucom.html Machines4u.com has a selection of new and used Mat Cutter types to suit picture framing cutting requirements. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3902/1/Processingtalk-Review-of-the-MTEC-2008-Exhibition/Processingtalk-Review-of-the-MTEC-2008-Exhibition.html What was there that was worth seeing, for the average visitor, at MTEC? Our review tries to pull out some different aspects of the old products, and the new products on display this year info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3894/1/Electronic-circuit-board-refurbishment-service-from-Eltiv-Australia-Electronic-Engineering/Electronic-circuit-board-refurbishment-service-from-Eltiv-Australia-Electronic-Engineering.html A new service targeting those companies contemplating upgrading their process control system is now being made available to the Australian market from Eltiv Australia Electronic Engineering. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3891/1/Automated-cutting-and-forming-machinery-shown/Automated-cutting-and-forming-machinery-shown.html Intelligent, automated machinery for cutting and forming steel and aluminium includes automatic profile cutting machines, saws, and copy routers info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3890/1/Robot-games/Robot-games.html Throwing an inflatable ball over a 6-foot-6-inch overpass has taken on a new meaning for EHOVE students. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3885/1/Panel-folder-available-from-Top-Spec-Machines/Panel-folder-available-from-Top-Spec-Machines.html Top Spec Machines has a 1999 RAS Flexibend 500 Panel Folder model 73.30 available for immediate delivery. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3879/1/Minimize-Toolchange-Times/Minimize-Toolchange-Times.html The Matrix Tool Magazine’s fourposition revolving disk keeps the next tool ready and waiting for a machine’s toolchanger arm. This eliminates any delay, even after a short machining cycle. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3874/1/Device-measures-and-presets-tooling-optically/Device-measures-and-presets-tooling-optically.html A highly accurate optical tool presetting and measuring device can clamp, measure and adjust tooling outside the machine while the CNC machine continues to manufacture parts info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3873/1/Speed-up-quality-checks-in-CNC-machining/Speed-up-quality-checks-in-CNC-machining.html To speed up quality control routines in CNC machining, a tool recognition system can detect broken tools in under a second, while a radio transmission probe reduces inspection times info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3872/1/Affordable-robotic-bending-cell-is-easy-to-operate/Affordable-robotic-bending-cell-is-easy-to-operate.html The first showing of a competitively priced, automated robotic bending cell will demonstrate its easy operation and programming for small to medium sized sheet metal components info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3859/1/Wind-energy-growth-bringing-jobs-to-Cassopolis/Wind-energy-growth-bringing-jobs-to-Cassopolis.html Propelled by the apparently growing need for wind turbines as an alternative energy system, K&M Machine-Fabricating Inc. says it wants to grow the size of its work force by nearly 50 percent in the next 18 to 24 months. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3857/1/Guest-column-Badger-Sheet-Metal-to-build-new-facility/Guest-column-Badger-Sheet-Metal-to-build-new-facility.html Oneida Seven Generations Corp. and a major Green Bay company are combining forces to build the second major facility in the Green Bay Foreign-Trade Zone. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3852/1/Acra-Machinery-releases-Lazer-Safe-camera-based-guarding-system/Acra-Machinery-releases-Lazer-Safe-camera-based-guarding-system.html Lazer Safe camera based guarding system from Acra Machinery adds increased functionality with bend angle confirmation package. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3850/1/Machine-Simulation-SA-to-Sell-VERICUT-in-South-Africa/Machine-Simulation-SA-to-Sell-VERICUT-in-South-Africa.html CGTech is pleased to announce that Machine Simulation S.A. joined the company's Reseller network to market and support VERICUT in South Africa. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3847/1/Increase-CNC-machine-tool-productivity/Increase-CNC-machine-tool-productivity.html CAD/CAM developer and metrology specialist are to hold two free seminars in the UK on increasing machine tool productivity info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3843/1/Oversized-FRP-Fume-Hood-Panels-Maximise-Yield/Oversized-FRP-Fume-Hood-Panels-Maximise-Yield.html In an effort to facilitate improved fume hood fabrication yields, MFG Composite Systems Company (MFG-CSC) has introduced a proprietary oversized FRP composite sheet that’s 1.5” larger than the industry standard (49.5” x 97.5” vs. 48’ x 96”). info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3840/1/Not-Your-Dads-Factory/Not-Your-Dads-Factory.html Retiring baby boomers and a limited supply of qualified job candidates are making it difficult for manufacturers to meet business demands, a reality that is not lost on local community colleges and vocational schools. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3839/1/CNC-Measuring-Machine---In-Gear/CNC-Measuring-Machine---In-Gear.html  Why you should care: The PreSet 3D CNC uses a flexible array of program macros to handle unusual parts applications or orientations quickly.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3838/1/Larrivee-Guitars/Larrivee-Guitars.html In the 40 years since building his first guitar, Jean Larrivée has rarely sat still. He has consistently adapted his company to changing conditions in the industry, even making heavy metal–style electrics when acoustic sales were slow in the 1980s.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3831/1/Quick-And-Easy-Tips-To-Enhance-CNC-Usage/Quick-And-Easy-Tips-To-Enhance-CNC-Usage.html Sometimes obvious improvement possibilities go unnoticed. It could be that you are too close to a problem (you can’t see the forest for the trees), or you may not be spending enough time out in the shop to spot them.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3819/1/Tune-Fastfoot-Crank--220/-Tune-Fastfoot-Crank--220.html German company Tune is a CNC machining outfit with a penchant for turning out extremely light products. Its Fast Foot cranks (without rings) plus full bottom bracket come in at a truly feathery 536g. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3818/1/Rib-gripper-removes-plastics-mouldings/Rib-gripper-removes-plastics-mouldings.html A rib gripper system relieves stress on a robot removing larger plastics mouldings from an injection moulding machine and c an be readily adapted to different jobs info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3816/1/ICAM-Virtual-Machine-V17-Supports-MillTurn-Centers/ICAM-Virtual-Machine-V17-Supports-MillTurn-Centers.html ICAM Technologies Corporation (ICAM) is pleased to announce the release of Virtual Machine V17, the latest version of its integrated graphical machine tool simulation / NC post-processing solution. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3814/1/Dust-Collection-Expense-or-Investment/Dust-Collection-Expense-or-Investment.html Fifteen years ago, dust management in composites manufacturing operations was somewhat unsophisticated. A common solution to the dust generated by cutting, trimming, sanding and grinding was to cut a hole in the shop wall and install an exhaust fan. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3812/1/Winning-with-Manual-Machines/Winning-with-Manual-Machines.html If computer numerical control (CNC) equipment was developed to enhance the performance of machine tools, then why have manual machines survived -- and continue to thrive? In fact some job shop owners indicate that manual machines are an important factor in their success. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3809/1/Cut-transport-damage-with-Shockwatch/Cut-transport-damage-with-Shockwatch.html ShockWatch Impact Indicators have helped ISC engineering components reduce the level of transport damaged returns, as a simple result of using the highly visible damage recording labels info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3807/1/Heavy-duty-plate-saw-cuts-tool-steel-quickly/Heavy-duty-plate-saw-cuts-tool-steel-quickly.html A heavy-duty, CNC vertical bandsaw for cutting billets, plates, square or flat materials up to 1060 x 2060mm in section can cross-cutting 'difficult' metals as titanium, Hastelloy and Inconel info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3800/1/Real-time-job-managment-system-made-for-SMEs/Real-time-job-managment-system-made-for-SMEs.html A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time' info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3799/1/Water-jet-cutting-control-runs-on-Vista-system/Water-jet-cutting-control-runs-on-Vista-system.html Manufacturer of abrasive water jet cutting and profiling machines claims to be the first to release control software that runs on the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3794/1/Real-time-job-managment-system-made-for-SMEs/Real-time-job-managment-system-made-for-SMEs.html A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time' info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3788/1/-Further-Simplifying-A-Trial-Machining-Operation/-Further-Simplifying-A-Trial-Machining-Operation.html In past columns, I’ve addressed how you can program trial machining operations. It seems obvious to me that if a setup person or operator can recognize a workpiece tolerance that is so tight that trial machining is required, then a programmer should be able to recognize it as well. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3787/1/-How-Helpful-Are-Your-Process-Drawings/-How-Helpful-Are-Your-Process-Drawings.html In many companies, CNC machinists do not work directly from workpiece drawings because those types of drawings show only the finished workpiece. Instead, a manufacturing engineer will create other drawings from which the shop personnel can work. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3786/1/Gibson-Guitars-Newest-CNC-Machine-Strikes-A-Productive-Chord/Gibson-Guitars-Newest-CNC-Machine-Strikes-A-Productive-Chord.html CNC machines and guitar making go together as well as “Country and Western” or “Rock and Roll.”  In fact, CNC does such a good job at improving the productivity and quality of repetitive wood routing tasks that all of the major guitar makers have adopted it over the past 20 years.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3781/1/Computerized-Klein-Steel-forges-growth/Computerized-Klein-Steel-forges-growth.html The days of hard, manual labor are long gone at Klein Steel Service Inc.Instead, employees at Klein, in northwest Rochester, operate every single piece of machinery — to burn, shear and saw different types of metal — through the company's computer system. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3777/1/ManualCNC-machine-tools-are-simple-to-use/ManualCNC-machine-tools-are-simple-to-use.html The ProtoTRAK control fitted to manual/CNC milling machines and lathes retains the inherent simplicity of operation of manual machines while providing CNC capability at DRO prices info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3774/1/Profibus-DP-Protocol-Added-to-SMVector-Communication-Options/Profibus-DP-Protocol-Added-to-SMVector-Communication-Options.html Lenze-AC Tech announces the release of the PROFIBUS-DP communication module, positioning their SMVector as a truly global product. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3765/1/Purdue-Guitar-Workshop-set-for-July-14-18/Purdue-Guitar-Workshop-set-for-July-14-18.html  For anyone who has ever wanted to build a guitar, Purdue University is offering a chance to learn the skills it takes from the pros. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3764/1/ESPRIT-2008-by-DP-Technology-to-be-exhibited-at-Intec-2008-Leipzig-Germany-Feb-26-29/ESPRIT-2008-by-DP-Technology-to-be-exhibited-at-Intec-2008-Leipzig-Germany-Feb-26-29.html ESPRIT 2008, the latest software release from computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) industry innovator DP Technology, will be showcased Feb. 26-29 at Intec 2008, in Leipzig, Germany.   info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3763/1/Time-to-buy-the-latest-CNC-machine-tools/Time-to-buy-the-latest-CNC-machine-tools.html This year may be the right time to visit some of the six European machine tool and manufacturing exhibitions and invest in the latest cost cutting technology, writes mike Page info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3761/1/Sophisticated-machine-tools-from-Top-Spec-Machines/Sophisticated-machine-tools-from-Top-Spec-Machines.html Top Spec Machines, established in 2001, sells CNC machines in Australia. Top Spec Machines employ work engineers and specialist engineers trained in fields of electrical, mechanical, CNC programming and electronics engineering at their factory of Europe and Japan. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3758/1/High-rail-water-jet-cutting-machine-is-accurate/High-rail-water-jet-cutting-machine-is-accurate.html Able to produce complex parts out of many different materials, a high rail gantry water jet profiling machine allows full access to the work envelope and has a repeatability of 0.001in info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3753/1/Aerospace-Machining-Its-About-AccuracyAnd-Time/Aerospace-Machining-Its-About-AccuracyAnd-Time.html In some businesses, looking for cost savings is not always the best option for profitability. The aerospace industry is one case where time is a more critical issue. Delays can wipe out any money saved in production by using less time-conscious vendors. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3734/1/The-Economics-Of-Converting-Manual-Mills-To-CNC/The-Economics-Of-Converting-Manual-Mills-To-CNC.html It's no secret that CNC retrofits of older 1 to 5 hp manual machine tools increase productivity and profits for machine shops. By automating manual operations, a CNC retrofit typically turns out parts 75 to 300 percent faster than a manual machine. It also assures repeatable accuracy; makes complex parts more easily; and reduces scrap, rework and manufacturing costs. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3733/1/Machine-tool-CNC-needs-no-experince-to-use/Machine-tool-CNC-needs-no-experince-to-use.html Believed to be one of the most user-friendly CNC systems available, machine tool control features a conversational system that requires no CNC experience and can be used as a DRO or a CNC info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3732/1/GE-CNC-units-programmed-directly-onsite/GE-CNC-units-programmed-directly-onsite.html With Manual Guide i, the current Fanuc GE CNC controllers can be directly programmed onsite in a simple manner - regardless of whether turning, milling or combining machining processes info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3728/1/Digital-Power-Feed-Increases-Mill-Productivity-And-Lot-To-Lot-Repeatability/Digital-Power-Feed-Increases-Mill-Productivity-And-Lot-To-Lot-Repeatability.html How do you improve the performance of a manual milling machine without the expense of retrofitting a CNC? One answer is with a power feed. But as the demand for faster feed rates, smoother surface finishes and tighter tolerances has grown, the need for improved power feed technology also has grown. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3727/1/Updated-CNC/Updated-CNC.html The Sinumerik 840 powerline features new hardware components and CNC functionality. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3726/1/-CNCs-Accommodate-Various-Automation-Setups/-CNCs-Accommodate-Various-Automation-Setups.html As one Barrington, New Hampshire shop recently discovered, machining diesel engine turbocharger impellers from Type 2618 aluminum requires multiple passes to machine the blades. Turbocam was able to not only successfully complete the job, but also reduce the run time by 20 percent. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3704/1/ATI-Performance-Products-is-Back-for-the-2008-Season-in-the-ASALMS-for-Three-Divisions/ATI-Performance-Products-is-Back-for-the-2008-Season-in-the-ASALMS-for-Three-Divisions.html The ASA Late Model Series Presented by GM Performance Parts is moving full speed ahead towards the most highly anticipated season in series history. New and returning sponsors alike are stepping up to the plate in support of the Lexington, Michigan based series. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3703/1/Application-availability-with-centralized-management/Application-availability-with-centralized-management.html Ace Designers has been able to boost application delivery and optimally utilize its existing bandwidth using Citrix’s Presentation Server. It centrally manages all of its branches today. By Abhinav Singh info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3688/1/Birchwood-Casey-Announces-New-Automated-TRU-TEMP-CNC-Black-Oxide-Finishing-System---Automatically-Processes-Finished-Parts-in-28-Minutes-without-Operator-Attention/Birchwood-Casey-Announces-New-Automated-TRU-TEMP-CNC-Black-Oxide-Finishing-System---Automatically-P.html CNC (computer numerical control) has arrived for black oxide finishing using the patented and proven TRU TEMP® low temperature, non-polluting finishing process. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3670/1/Powerful-CNCs-and-DROs-need-not-be-expensive/Powerful-CNCs-and-DROs-need-not-be-expensive.html Affordable CNCs and DROs will be demonstrated at MACH 2008 performing milling, machining centre and turning applications and show that price does not compromise performance info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3667/1/Press-shop-benefits-from-work-returning-to-UK/Press-shop-benefits-from-work-returning-to-UK.html Subcontract sheet metal press shop, Ladbrook Engineering, said 2007 was one of its best years, gaining work that had previously been contrac ted out to the Far East info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3666/1/FreightCar-moving-equipment-out-of-local-plant/FreightCar-moving-equipment-out-of-local-plant.html FreightCar America Inc. is facing a contempt of court charge in U.S. District Court in Johnstown, The Tribune-Democrat has learned. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3665/1/EDM-for-medical-manufacturers/EDM-for-medical-manufacturers.html Swiss EDM manufacturer Charmilles has introduced a wire EDM designed for medical manufacturers. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3664/1/EDM-rotary-tables/EDM-rotary-tables.html Jauch & Schmider CNC rotary tables from Koma Precision add one, two, or three axes to EDM machines. They are fully submergible and come in standard and application-specific, multi-axis configurations.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3662/1/Engineering-change/Engineering-change.html FAMILY manufacturing firm Westway Precision engineering from South-ampton has been sold for an undisclosed sum. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3661/1/Designer-basins-and-glass-washbasins-from-Marblo-Glazia/Designer-basins-and-glass-washbasins-from-Marblo-Glazia.html Marblo Glazia  offers products like Marblo designer basins, glass washbasins, furniture and jewellery boxes. Marblo Glazia develops products in such a way that they are harder than marble and softer than granite. Darker colour can be avoided in more scratch prone areas like bench tops. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3659/1/Dry-cutting-saws/Dry-cutting-saws.html CSM14B 14-in. metal cutting saws from the M.K. Morse Co.are equipped with Metal Devil 14-in. carbide-tipped blades to cut dry while producing few sparks.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3655/1/Busy-6-months-at-Machines4sale/Busy-6-months-at-Machines4sale.html Since its launch 6 months ago, the www.machines4sale.co.uk website has gone from strength to strength. The site now carries over 2,000 advertisements for new and used machinery, in a variety of categories e.g. milling, turning, drilling, boring, tapping and grinding, both CNC and non-CNC.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3652/1/EDM-machines-and-hole-drillersCharmilles-booth-D-4000/EDM-machines-and-hole-drillersCharmilles-booth-D-4000.html The Roboform 23 ram EDM and HD30 CNC hole driller will be introduced. The company will also display the Robofil 240cc and Robofil 440cc high speed wire EDM machines, which use the company's "cc" generator to achieve high cutting speeds,  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3650/1/CNC-system-for-high-speed-machiningSiemens-booth-D-4208/CNC-system-for-high-speed-machiningSiemens-booth-D-4208.html The Sinumerik 840D NCU 573.5 is a CNC system that offers a range of specialized functions for milling, drilling, turning and grinding. Its capabilities also include nibbling, punching and laser machining technologies. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3648/1/Professional-machine-tool-controller-software---westec-2002/Professional-machine-tool-controller-software---westec-2002.html The company has just released Version 14.2 of its CNC Professional Machine Tool Controller Software and Version 4.1 of its CNC Lite and CNC Plus Machine Tool Controller Software. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3647/1/The-miniRaptor-Datron-Dynamics-Low-Cost-High-Speed-Micro-Tooling-CNC-Machine-to-be-Showcased-at-EASTEC-2005/The-miniRaptor-Datron-Dynamics-Low-Cost-High-Speed-Micro-Tooling-CNC-Machine-to-be-Showcased-at.html For the first time, Datron Dynamics, Inc. will be exhibiting a compact version of their high-end Raptor Class machining center at EASTEC. 2005, booth 3347. In the development of the miniRaptor™, Datron has utilized the same technology pioneered for their larger machines while minimizing size in order to offer entry-level pricing.  info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3628/1/Automating-EDM-Electrode-Design-For-Mold-Making/Automating-EDM-Electrode-Design-For-Mold-Making.html For decades, die/mold work has been a stronghold for ram-type electrical discharge machines. In fact, these machines are often referred to as diesinkers or sinker EDMs. But lately, there has been a trend away from EDM in favor of high speed machining and hard milling techniques.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3619/1/Digital-Creation-and-Rapid-Prototyping-from-Envizage/Digital-Creation-and-Rapid-Prototyping-from-Envizage.html Envizage formerly known as Concentric Asia Pacific is a provider of technological services and solutions like digital content creation, visualization concepts and hardware solutions. Envizage also offers virtual and physical visualization technology. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3618/1/Water-jet-cutting-machines-have-bevel-head/Water-jet-cutting-machines-have-bevel-head.html Water jet cutting machines feature a programmable bevel head that allows angled cuts of +/-45 deg, while plasma-arc stations and drilling heads with automatic tool change can be added info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3615/1/New-YBM7T-And-YBM8T-Precision-Centers-From-Yasda-are-Built-for-Unparalleled-Speed-Accuracy-and-Rigidity/New-YBM7T-And-YBM8T-Precision-Centers-From-Yasda-are-Built-for-Unparalleled-Speed-Accuracy-and-Rig.html The YBM7T and YBM8T, Yasda's newest additions to their YBM Series of Precision Centers, are constructed for optimum accuracy and speed in small and mid-size parts and die/mold machining. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3614/1/Do-it-yourself-CNC-tool/Do-it-yourself-CNC-tool.html By Simon Mannsi Project Manager, Helitronic Machines, United Grinding (www.grinding.com), Walter-Grinding Edited By Jim Benes | Associate Editor info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3613/1/Advancements-in-Barfeeding/Advancements-in-Barfeeding.html The Patriot 338 and Patriot 551 from Edge Technologies represent advancements in the design and manufacture of economical 12-ft magazine barfeeders for the production-turning industry. The 338 feeds stock diameters from 3 mm to 38 mm, and the 551’s range is from 5 mm to 51 mm. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3608/1/Liberty-Archery-Liberty-I-07/Liberty-Archery-Liberty-I-07.html This bow really isn't that different from any other bow, right? It has a riser, grip, split limbs and cams. Actually, even though Liberty Archery used all the basic parts of a typical compound bow they have configured those parts in a way that creates an exceptionally uncommon package named the Liberty I '07. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3599/1/Pick-The-Low-Hanging-Fruit/Pick-The-Low-Hanging-Fruit.html When it comes to improving machining operations, most shops focus their time, effort and money on reducing part-cutting cycle times, or how long a spindle is actually in the cut. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3594/1/Stepping-up-to-the-Full-Capacity-of-Your-Machine-Tools/Stepping-up-to-the-Full-Capacity-of-Your-Machine-Tools.html GE Fanuc has developed a series of aftermarket services that the company said can deliver as much as 25 percent more machining capacity without buying new equipment. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3589/1/Rotary-table-has-braking-system/Rotary-table-has-braking-system.html Enhanced to offer clamping torque as high as 205 N, the CNC105 rotary table features a customized carbide worm system. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3582/1/Stellar-Apo/Stellar-Apo.html Stellarvue adds a new affordable 4-inch apochromat to its line of premium-quality refractors. The SV102ED ($1,095) features a 102-mm f/6.95 ED (extra-low dispersion) doublet objective for color-free performance. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3579/1/Nesting-CNC-machine-available-from-Machines4ucom/Nesting-CNC-machine-available-from-Machines4ucom.html Machines4u.com has a selection of new and used nesting CNC machine types to suit several machining requirements. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3577/1/Rotary-and-linear-machining-systems-are-accurate/Rotary-and-linear-machining-systems-are-accurate.html Complex features in fuel injection components can be incorporated into a single highly repetitive automated cycle including the generation under CNC of profiles and internal recesses info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3572/1/Machine-tools-take-the-lead---for-now/Machine-tools-take-the-lead---for-now.html At one time, tooling development tended to be a year or so ahead of machine tool development, lately the trend went the other way, though toolmakers are now more than catching up, writes Mike Page info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3571/1/New-Investment-for-Fineline/New-Investment-for-Fineline.html Bristol-based Fineline kicked off the new year by adding a new Graco Reactor E-XP2 plastic spray machine to its inventory of fabrication equipment. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3570/1/Refurbished-plasma-arc-cutter-has-latest-CNC/Refurbished-plasma-arc-cutter-has-latest-CNC.html Refurbished plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine has all mechanical bearings, control panels, co-ordinate drive mechanisms, cutters, posts and gas hoses replaced, and latest CNC retrofitted info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3565/1/CNC-plasma-arc-machine-brings-work-in-house/CNC-plasma-arc-machine-brings-work-in-house.html Specialist steel plate supplier now has a high-quality CNC plasma-arc profiling system that has improved its production efficiency and reduced its reliance on external suppliers info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3564/1/Water-jet-cutting-machines-are-getting-larger/Water-jet-cutting-machines-are-getting-larger.html Much larger water jet cutting machines are in demand, such as a profiling machine of 4m x 18m long, which is to be supplied to a German rolling mill, and another operating at a sheet steel mill info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3562/1/Rotary-transfer-machine-has-more-tools/Rotary-transfer-machine-has-more-tools.html A machining spindle unit that can change up to four tools automatically within a production cycle has expanded the number of tools carried on a 12 station rotary transfer machine info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3558/1/Multi-tasking-machining-systems-range-broadened/Multi-tasking-machining-systems-range-broadened.html A machining system offers unlimited flexibility, optimum productivity and high quality, for work pieces in any material or shape, conforming within a machining envelope of up to 250 x 250 x 250mm info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3550/1/CMS-To-Present-5-Axis-High-Speed-Machining-Centre/CMS-To-Present-5-Axis-High-Speed-Machining-Centre.html Dabell Avenue, UK - A new, 5-axis CNC machining centre called ANTARES, intended for machining non-ferrous materials within a 2,600 x 1,500 x 1,200 mm working envelope, will be  presented by the Italian manufacturer, CMS, at MACH 2008. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3548/1/Compact-micro-tooling-CNC-machine/Compact-micro-tooling-CNC-machine.html The miniRaptor, a compact version of Datron Dynamics' Raptor class of machining centers is now offered with a 51" x 51" footprint. The machine also features a 20" x 20" x 8" working envelope that can accomodate fixturing and batch-machining of small parts. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3542/1/Automotive-orders-made-for-inspection-plant/Automotive-orders-made-for-inspection-plant.html UK-based ITP Group repoted orders of GBP 1.5 million for specialist inspection and milling machines to equip a new styling studio for Aston Martin info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3538/1/Wire-EDM-has-fewer-parts-and-more-rigidity/Wire-EDM-has-fewer-parts-and-more-rigidity.html An increase of 40 per cent to machine rigidity and twin-servo wire tension control giving 35 per cent fewer mechanical parts, are factors that improve performance of the latest Fanuc wire EDM range info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3537/1/Wire-EDM-plus-water-jet-equals-faster-cutting/Wire-EDM-plus-water-jet-equals-faster-cutting.html To provide even faster cutting speeds than are currently possible with wire-EDM, the process has been combined with water jet cutting in one machine to increase speeds info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3536/1/Micro-machining-using-a-contact-free-EDM/Micro-machining-using-a-contact-free-EDM.html Claimd to be able to drill th world's smallest hole, an EDM uses a ceramic Z-axis, contact-free movement supported by an air bearing info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3531/1/New-Self-Aligning-Compression-Jig-for-Testing-Plastic-Pipes/New-Self-Aligning-Compression-Jig-for-Testing-Plastic-Pipes.html A new self-aligning pipe compression jig has been developed by Technical & Scientific Equipment Co Pty Ltd, distributors of Lloyd Instruments materials testing machines in Australia. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3525/1/ManualCNC-machine-tools-are-simple-to-use/ManualCNC-machine-tools-are-simple-to-use.html The ProtoTRAK control fitted to manual/CNC milling machines and lathes retains the inherent simplicity of operation of manual machines while providing CNC capability at DRO prices info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3524/1/Five-axis-tool-compensation---part-1---column/Five-axis-tool-compensation---part-1---column.html Automatic 5-axis tool compensation performed in the CNC has been on some users wish list for as long as there has been 5-axis NC machines and except for a few machine/control combinations, it is still not widely available today.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3517/1/A-small-shop-throws-out-its-black-boxes/A-small-shop-throws-out-its-black-boxes.html When Larry Schultz of Great Lakes Industries (Jackson, MI) invested in a software-based CNC machine control in 1993, he did so out of desperation. Great Lakes was struggling to make its gears and sprockets for customers like John Deere and Case on machine tools that could still do the job, but that had unreliable and outdated NC and CNC controls. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3512/1/Machine-Control-System-offers-plug-and-play-functionality/Machine-Control-System-offers-plug-and-play-functionality.html FlashCNC(TM) allows hardware, software, and peripheral components to be upgraded without reengineering existing machine logic. System includes processor, 15 in.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3511/1/Attica-Engineering-Starts-Operations/Attica-Engineering-Starts-Operations.html The firm, which offers CNC milling and turning, is owned by Doug Sunderland, Eugene Wyatt and Carolyn Wyatt. Sunderland and Eugene Wyatt have over 20 years of machining experience between them. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3509/1/Upgrading-Press-Lines-With-CNC/Upgrading-Press-Lines-With-CNC.html Rob Grant, president of Pressway, Inc. (Roseville, Michigan), a stamping supplier, was looking to sharpen the company's competitive edge.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3501/1/Bringing-The-Internet-To-The-Machine-Tool/Bringing-The-Internet-To-The-Machine-Tool.html To be competitive today, manufacturers must manage not only their own internal operations well, but they must also understand and manage all aspects of their external environment that affect production. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3500/1/Todays-CNC-Gives-You-More-Control/Todays-CNC-Gives-You-More-Control.html There once was a time when a CNC was responsible for little more than relatively slow axis positioning and basic tool management.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3496/1/METALCUTTING-Milling-Drilling-and-Boring/METALCUTTING-Milling-Drilling-and-Boring.html Automation solutions for machining parts speed manufacturing productivityWith the need for faster, more efficient metalcutting never more critical, manufacturers looking for the latest in milling, drilling, and boring machine tools can expect to see many innovations that spur process improvements and improve overall manufacturing productivity. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3479/1/Engineeringnet-Nieuws-Benelux/Engineeringnet-Nieuws-Benelux.html Pump users don’t often get a peek at how the components for their pumps are made. One factory opened its doors to Pumps Magazine and explained its high-tech, wire-erosion process for machining the equipment you use every day. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3463/1/Simple-compact-temperature-transmitters-at-MTEC/Simple-compact-temperature-transmitters-at-MTEC.html New from Labfacility for MTEC 2008 is a range of analogue temperature transmitters and probe installation fittings: See the Labfacility temperature products on display on Stand 1221 info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3462/1/Heidenhain-improves-ECIEQI-1300-inductive-encoders/Heidenhain-improves-ECIEQI-1300-inductive-encoders.html HEIDENHAIN's ECI/EQI 1300 series of inductive rotary encoders now has a 19-bit singleturn resolution version, providing better machine control performance than ever before. This is a result of the addition of a new ASIC. The ECI/EQI series also offers a multiturn encoder with a resolution of 31 bits. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3453/1/Leader-CNC-celebrates-tenth-year-in-business/Leader-CNC-celebrates-tenth-year-in-business.html In February 2008, Leader CNC, Nuneaton celebrates its tenth year in business. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3451/1/Prevent-Defense/Prevent-Defense.html Preventive maintenance can either save a plant hours or even days of downtime -- or be a big waste of time.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3444/1/Curve-Interpolation-For-Less/Curve-Interpolation-For-Less.html Many shops are familiar with the premise of NURBS interpolation. A tool path that might otherwise be defined as a series of short, straight lines is defined instead using mathematically defined curves (non-uniform rational B-splines, to be exact). info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3443/1/Low-Cost-Machines-Meet-High-End-Controls/Low-Cost-Machines-Meet-High-End-Controls.html Low-cost vertical machining centers have taken the market by storm in recent years because they deliver such extraordinary value.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3438/1/Powerful-Motion-Logic-and-Robot-Control-in-Rexroth-IndraMotion-MLC/Powerful-Motion-Logic-and-Robot-Control-in-Rexroth-IndraMotion-MLC.html Rexroth's latest IndraMotion MLC controller combines motion and logic with robotic control on a uniform IEC platform. The new MLC lowers automation costs considerably, and is capable of up to 64 axes of control with the ability to handle up to eight robotic kinematics simultaneously. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3437/1/Water-jet-cutting-increases-revenue-by-79/Water-jet-cutting-increases-revenue-by-79.html Within two years of buying its waterjet systems, an Alabama, USA, company saw its annual revenue increase by more than 79% and it grew from 10 employees to 25 info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3436/1/Two-New-Equipment-Purchases-Advance-HITCO-Capital-Expenditure-Plan/-Two-New-Equipment-Purchases-Advance-HITCO-Capital-Expenditure-Plan.html HITCO CARBON COMPOSITES, INC (HITCO), a subsidiary of the German based SGL Group -- The Carbon Group -- announced today that it has ordered a Bertsche P5-Milling machine designed for high speed, automated performance in a demand-driven manufacturing environment.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3419/1/CNC-Technology-For-Mold-Applications/CNC-Technology-For-Mold-Applications.html CNC technology is changing rapidly, and the changes are helping to improve the productivity of machine tools used in the mold industry. Faster central processing units (CPUs) are at the heart of many CNC changes.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3417/1/CNC-Has-Increased-Power---Bostomatic-3200XP-CNC-product-information/CNC-Has-Increased-Power---Bostomatic-3200XP-CNC-product-information.html The new Bostomatic 3200XP CNC, the company's next generation of CNC is said to offer great improvements in the system's robustness.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3415/1/Remote-CNC-Access-And-Operation/-Remote-CNC-Access-And-Operation.html Remote Machining melds two seemingly antithetical concepts—control and freedom—so that shops can do some reconnaissance work or tweak parameters on their own terms. The manufacturer’s self-titled, all-hardware interface grants real-time access to all CNC functions via the Internet so that shop personnel can manipulate the process, regardless of their proximity to the actual machine. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3414/1/Latest-Acramatic-Control-Is-Born-From-Acquisition/Latest-Acramatic-Control-Is-Born-From-Acquisition.html When Siemens Energy & Automation (Elk Grove Village, Illinois) acquired Siemens Motion Control about one year ago, the two companies weren't strangers to one another's technology. Indeed, the two companies' control system offerings were integrated long before the two companies were. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3413/1/Digital-Control-Has-Increased-Accuracy-And-Speed-For-Printing-Product-Provider/Digital-Control-Has-Increased-Accuracy-And-Speed-For-Printing-Product-Provider.html Solid modeling is improving processes from concept development and engineering through manufacturing, particularly 3D parts and molds. Because the slower CPU and communication speeds of some CNC controls are unable to accurately reproduce the improved geometry from solid models, manufacturing has been slower in recognizing the benefits of solid models. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3408/1/NASA-Awards-Contract-for-Space-Shuttle-Robotics-Support/NASA-Awards-Contract-for-Space-Shuttle-Robotics-Support.html NASA has awarded a potential five-year, $75.8 million contract to Canadian Commercial Corporation of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, for support of hardware and software associated with the Space Shuttle Remote Manipulator System robotic arm, inspection boom assembly and robotic work station. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3407/1/Stone-Systems-unveils-green-fabrication-facility/Stone-Systems-unveils-green-fabrication-facility.html  A new Phoenix stone fabrication plant will turn out 50,000 square feet of Silestone and granite surfaces a month and is billed as a model for production and energy efficiency, water conservation and recycling in the stone industry. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3400/1/High-Speed-Machining-Of-Dies-And-Molds/High-Speed-Machining-Of-Dies-And-Molds.html So much has been said and written about high speed machining in the past few years, you'd think everybody would know a lot about it by now. Unfortunately, too much of that information has been conflicting, or simply wrong.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3399/1/Discovering-30-Taper-Machines/Discovering-30-Taper-Machines.html There are many good reasons to go to a major trade show such as last September’s IMTS in Chicago. Shows are a great place to look for the next machine tool your shop needs to buy or to find cutting tools and accessories to make your current machines more productive. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3386/1/Bodies-of-work-Crafts-passion-for-cars-revs-into-roaring-business/Bodies-of-work-Crafts-passion-for-cars-revs-into-roaring-business.html He started out to race cars, not build engines. He had no idea that he would eventually team up with Carroll Shelby, legendary race car driver, and do business internationally. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3384/1/Large-format-inkjet-printer/Large-format-inkjet-printer.html Anderson America Corp. (Charlotte, N.C.) has introduced its new, large-format — 4-ft by 8-ft (1.2m by 2.4m) — Cojet UV-curable CNC inkjet printer.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3377/1/-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. On this type of machine, the top plate plays such a critical role that it can be either a weak link or major strong point.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3372/1/Low-cost-CNC-turret-miller-offers-wide-scope/Low-cost-CNC-turret-miller-offers-wide-scope.html Sales of over 100 machines have been recorded for a highly successful turret miller, which is now available with a 2.1/2 axis CNC. It gives users extra machining scope for a low cost outlay info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3369/1/City-gives-tax-help-to-Nortrak-for-slated-expansion/City-gives-tax-help-to-Nortrak-for-slated-expansion.html Business continues to expand in the city as the Newton City Commission approves a tax abatement for VAE Nortrak North America. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3367/1/Machine-Toolworks-opens-new-Technology-and-Learning-Centre/Machine-Toolworks-opens-new-Technology-and-Learning-Centre.html Machine Toolworks, Inc. - Mazak Corporation's distributor for the Western provinces of Canada and the Northwest U.S. - is expanding with a new technical centre in the Portland, Oregon area. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3347/1/Mitsubishi-Electric-Automation-Introduces-New-Touchscreens-for-Graphic-Operation/Mitsubishi-Electric-Automation-Introduces-New-Touchscreens-for-Graphic-Operation.html All New Terminals Will Broaden the Popular GOT1000 PlatformVERNON HILLS, Ill.--(Business Wire)--Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., a world leader in industrial info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3338/1/Straitline-Components-Stem/Straitline-Components-Stem.html The humble stem has come a long way since the days, when I was growing up, that threaded headsets were the norm. But with the introduction of the Aheadset and the widespread adoption of the CNC machine as a way of making bike parts, the stem has changed considerably since. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3336/1/Machine-radius-grinds-hard-metal-punchesdies/Machine-radius-grinds-hard-metal-punchesdies.html A radius grinding machine produces hard metal punches and cutting dies for the can, battery, copper pipe and cutting tool insert manufacturers info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3333/1/CNCs-chosen-for-reliability-and-spares-service/CNCs-chosen-for-reliability-and-spares-service.html For automotive production lines machining 15.6litre V8 truck diesel engine components, a Swedish company has selected CNCs on the basis of reliability and spares service info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3326/1/CNC-features-important-for-lathes-used-on-oil-valves/CNC-features-important-for-lathes-used-on-oil-valves.html Kimray, Inc. (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), a manufacturer of control valves and related equipment for oil-and gas-producing companies, reports a 40 to 50 percent increase in its machining efficiency, achieved largely as the result of CNC-based production equipment. Control features that simplify programming and setup on the company's latest CNC lathes contribute to this productivity trend. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3322/1/Productivity-Soars-With-CNC-Machines/Productivity-Soars-With-CNC-Machines.html CNC machines can be a lifesaver in an industry setting. They speed up work in those tedious jobs that seem to never end. Although they can be a bit pricey new for solo use, you can put one to work on your wood working room for around half the price if you buy used. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3321/1/CNC-Machines-Being-Used-In-Industrial-Settings/CNC-Machines-Being-Used-In-Industrial-Settings.html In various industrial settings and woodworking shops CNC machines are used. For personal use nearly all are out of the price range. But it can be purchased second-hand for about half the cost. When doing large jobs or repetitive tasks these machines are just perfect in case of speed and accuracy. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3311/1/CNC-Toolbox/CNC-Toolbox.html D. Nelson, author 1999 Aero Publishing, 320 pp. Available from SME (1-800-7334763), order code Pl25534200, $54.95 ($51.95 SME members) info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3287/1/Jig-Grinding-EDM-or-High-Speed-Milling/Jig-Grinding-EDM-or-High-Speed-Milling.html As the challenges continue to arise—such as wall thickness of the finished molded product becoming thinner and thinner—jig grinding is delivering the required higher accuracy and repeatability to molds. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3286/1/EDM-generator-design-reduces-electrode-wear/EDM-generator-design-reduces-electrode-wear.html A fast CNC die-sinking EDM is claimed to have the first spark generator with adaptive current shape resulting in dramatically reduced electrode wear info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3269/1/Machine-Tool-Advances/Machine-Tool-Advances.html OMAC's Machine Tool Workgroup has been focusing its effort on two main initiatives, STEP-NC a new data input standard for computerized numerical control (CNC) machines and the integration of CNC data to ERP systems. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3264/1/JauchSchmider-rotary-indexing-technology-agency-announced/JauchSchmider-rotary-indexing-technology-agency-announced.html Advanced Productivity Solutions (APS), Princes Risborough, Bucks has been appointed sole agent for JauchSchmider GmbH & Co KG for the UK and the Republic of Ireland. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3247/1/Rotary-indexer-takes-heavier-loads/Rotary-indexer-takes-heavier-loads.html Robust rotary indexer takes heavier radial and axial loads and offers greater accuracy and more spindle clearance and tooling access info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3243/1/Wide-range-of-CNC-machines-will-suit-all-tastes/Wide-range-of-CNC-machines-will-suit-all-tastes.html High speed lathes, as well as vertical and horizontal machining centres, to suit all tastes, will be exhibited at Mach 2002 by C Dugard info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3282/1/Video-on-CNC-Controllers-and-CNC-Control-Software-Is-Available-at-CNCInformationCom/Video-on-CNC-Controllers-and-CNC-Control-Software-Is-Available-at-CNCInformationCom.html A new CNC Control video has been released by Ivan Irons at www.cncinformation.com. Video 5, in a series of 6, which break down the CNC process, revolves around CNC Control.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3218/1/Machinery-tools-from-Hare-and-Forbes/Machinery-tools-from-Hare-and-Forbes.html Hare and Forbes is importers and suppliers of New and Used Workshop Equipments-Metal working,Wood working,Tooling and Machinery tools. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3691/1/Machine-tool-trends-II/Machine-tool-trends-II.html Last week, the focus of this column was on developments in machining centres, as well as drilling, milling and turning machines. In this second contribution of emerging machine-tool industry trends I home in on some of the opinions expressed by those experts who compiled the ‘closing report' for VDW (the Association of the German Machine Tool Manufacturers) for at the EMO Hannover 2007 concerning grinders, as well as metal-forming machines and sheet-metal machining centres. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3200/1/Energy-buffer-made-for-servo-press-machines/Energy-buffer-made-for-servo-press-machines.html An accumulator module smoothes out power consumption peaks on power presses that use high performance servo motors as ram drives info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3156/1/Robots-to-tend-injection-moulding-machines/Robots-to-tend-injection-moulding-machines.html Shelf-mount 6-axis robots are to handle injection moulding machine tending tasks and provide the flexibility to handle the increasing complexity of new projects info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3152/1/High-volume-subcontract-machining-saves-energy/High-volume-subcontract-machining-saves-energy.html Rodmatic Hytek based in Reading has committed to reduce its carbon footprint by 20 per cent in 2007 following a full environmental survey carried out by the Carbon Trust info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3150/1/Plastic-injection-moulding-from-A-Plus-Plastics/Plastic-injection-moulding-from-A-Plus-Plastics.html A Plus Plastics  Pty Ltd., located south west of Sydney, has vast experience in plastic products manufacturing. With two plants located in Minto and one at Port Macquarie, this custom moulding company is currently producing various materials handling products from plastic. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3138/1/Gearbox-overhaul-frm-invests-in-VMC/Gearbox-overhaul-frm-invests-in-VMC.html Specialising in the overhaul of industrial gearboxes and repairs on gearbox castings, a UK form has ordered a vertical machining centre for production-orientated work info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3135/1/IMTMA--Seminar-on-finer-aspects-of-CNC-and-its-effective-utilization/IMTMA--Seminar-on-finer-aspects-of-CNC-and-its-effective-utilization.html The IMTMA Design Institute will be conducting a technology seminar on finer aspects of CNC machine technology and its effective utilization. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3126/1/Cognex-Introduces-Fixed-Mount-Data-Matrix-Verifiers/Cognex-Introduces-Fixed-Mount-Data-Matrix-Verifiers.html Natick, MA, December 13, 2007-Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems, vision sensors and industrial ID readers, today announced the new DataManTM 100V verifiers. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3124/1/Four-types-of-CNC-users---computer-numerical-control/Four-types-of-CNC-users---computer-numerical-control.html Almost every important CNC feature can be applied in at least two ways. For example, program zero can be assigned in the program or through some form of offset.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3120/1/High-Performance-Gantry-Style-Machining-Center-Builds-In-Accuracy/High-Performance-Gantry-Style-Machining-Center-Builds-In-Accuracy.html With a long-standing reputation for manufacturing quality screen graphics equipment, M & R Printing Equipment (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) was not content to continue trusting its complex machining requirements to outside machine shops. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3117/1/AB-Rotary-Head-Turns-Heads/AB-Rotary-Head-Turns-Heads.html The A/B rotary head module on Cincinnati Lamb’s new HyperMach rail-type plate mill might not be the first thing to catch the attention of aerospace shops. Perhaps it will be.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3115/1/Becoming-More-Than-The-Mom--Pop-Race-Shop/-Becoming-More-Than-The-Mom--Pop-Race-Shop.html Two prime factors spurred Dan and Nancy Carney, along with their son Brad, to start their own machine shop in the garage behind their home in Sharpsville, Indiana.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3114/1/Breaking-The-Electrode-Bottleneck/Breaking-The-Electrode-Bottleneck.html Pro Mold & Die uses high speed machining to slash the time it takes to make graphite electrodes for EDMing of molds and dies. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3109/1/Its-A-Machine-Tool-Robot/Its-A-Machine-Tool-Robot.html This machine has a dual identity. It looks like an industrial robot. In some applications, such as assembly, it is.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3108/1/Troubleshooting-Your-Way-Oil-System/Troubleshooting-Your-Way-Oil-System.html An expensive lesson that many shops learn too late is that the automatic oil system on their CNC machine tool may not be completely automatic. Since the automatic oil system is designed to give a warning when the oil tank is empty, many machinists simply assume all is well if the alarm doesn’t go off. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3091/1/HMCs-have-larger-machining-platform/HMCs-have-larger-machining-platform.html Horizontal machining centre provides a much larger machining platform than is currently available, combined with levels of accuracy at twice the ISO standard info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3081/1/Engineers-warn-of-skills-shortage/Engineers-warn-of-skills-shortage.html Scottish engineering manufacturers will face continuing shortages of skilled workers if industry does not attract more technically and scientifically-minded school leavers into the sector, the trade body north of the border warned yesterday. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3065/1/Machine-tool-control-range-exhibited/Machine-tool-control-range-exhibited.html Heidenhain's exhibits at the UK's Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2008 show will include CNC for milling, turning, drilling and boring applications and DROs for lathes, millers and grinders info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3063/1/Twin-wire-EDM-cuts-machining-time-by-40/Twin-wire-EDM-cuts-machining-time-by-40.html To manufacture a punch using a single 0.1mm wire EDM took 3h 12 min while a twin 0.1mm wire EDM did the same job in 1h 26 min - a saving of 40% in manufacturing time info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3061/1/Affordable-wire-EDM-has-flexibility/Affordable-wire-EDM-has-flexibility.html An affordable wire-EDM machine delivers reliable spark performance, flexibility, simplicity in programming, ease of work preparation and an aesthetic design, all at an attractive price info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3060/1/Wire-EDM-improves-subcontractor-services/Wire-EDM-improves-subcontractor-services.html EDM subcontractor has purchased a wire EDM to improve its manufacturing services and improve turnaround times and achieve tight customer delivery deadlines info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3040/1/A-Swiss-museum-in-the-forest-to-be-constructed-by-a-mammoth-RP-machine/A-Swiss-museum-in-the-forest-to-be-constructed-by-a-mammoth-RP-machine.html Never mind What would Jesus drive; What would Yoda do if he had an RP machine? The building above is our closest guess. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3023/1/Injection-moulding-machines-save-power/Injection-moulding-machines-save-power.html Injection moulding machines have exceptionally low energy consumption and feature double pump, third generation power saving hydraulic system info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3022/1/Machining-systems-builder-has-3D-measuring/Machining-systems-builder-has-3D-measuring.html Machining systems company may be the only one able to combine into a single measuring cycle touch-trigger probing with laser scanning and non-contact video measurement info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3021/1/Automation-control-software-aids-logistics-control/Automation-control-software-aids-logistics-control.html Autologic Systems has supplied its Demo3D software to Dematic, helping the company to develop equipment layouts, visualize product flows, and understand overall system operation info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3016/1/Automation-options-enhance-tool-resharpening/Automation-options-enhance-tool-resharpening.html A seven-station wheel changer is one of two automation enhancements added to a tooling resharpening machine to raise flexibility and productivity info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3007/1/Auto-Salon-Aussie-Car-of-the-Month/Auto-Salon-Aussie-Car-of-the-Month.html While you have to be different to want to modify a car, there are varying levels of "uniqueness" that each person brings to the scene. I mean, it's not the act of a cold, calculatingly logical person to invest tens of thousands of dollars into a means of transport, making it more expensive to run and making it far more uncomfortable and too powerful to drive on the street. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/3006/1/Cyclocross-events-are-some-of-the-most-social-of-the-racing-calendar-and-present-the-ideal-opportunity-to-retain-fitness-in-the-off-season-if-you-cant-face-being-a-slave-to-the-turbo-trainer/Cyclocross-events-are-some-of-the-most-social-of-the-racing-calendar-and-present-the-ideal-opportuni.html While pared down tourers and mountain bikes are equally welcome at most events, 'cross specific machines are lighter and have the competitive edge. Given the season is comparatively short, 'cross bikes are often regarded as second mounts that need to be very adaptable, frequently doubling as winter trainers, commuters and/or light tourers. Raleigh's Airlite X comes in at the highly competitive sub £700 mark. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2982/1/Machine-tool-show-set-for-2008/Machine-tool-show-set-for-2008.html In 2008, the Beijing Olympics which has attracted worldwide attention will welcome its grand opening in Beijing, China. Meanwhile, to comply with the flourishing demand of machine tools, machine tool industry will have two major events: info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2974/1/Marblo-Unveil-Storm-Series-finished-panels/Marblo-Unveil-Storm-Series-finished-panels.html Since the product's invention, Marblo has been primarily used in areas such as laboratory bench tops where the products technical superiorities have been required. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2969/1/Twenty6-brake-levers/Twenty6-brake-levers.html What do you do when you've got a CNC machine and a lathe in your home? You make replacement brake levers of course. That's what Tyler Jarosz, founder of Twenty6 in Montana, US, has done anyway. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2960/1/Star-Micronics-expands-to-meet-growing-demand/Star-Micronics-expands-to-meet-growing-demand.html Star Micronics has increased the size of its main factory in Kikugawa, Japan, by 70 per cent. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2959/1/PCD-tipped-end-mills-cut-abrasive-materials/PCD-tipped-end-mills-cut-abrasive-materials.html For machining graphite, metal matrix, composites, Kevlar, carbon fibre and other abrasive materials, a range of end mills have PCD tips to provide longer tool life    info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2945/1/CNC-Tutorial-Videos-for-DIY-CNC/CNC-Tutorial-Videos-for-DIY-CNC.html Ivan Irons has just completed the design phase of a new video tutorial series on a CNC Stomp Pad Project that is shot in sequential steps. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2939/1/The-basics-no-longer-suffice/The-basics-no-longer-suffice.html Marcel Pusch, 19, pushes the button of the CNC lathe machine. Under the watchful eye of his teacher, the machine whirrs to life and the computer screen flashes up the programme that will ensure that the plastic plug is produced to the correct specifications. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2938/1/CNC-machine-tools-offer-accuracy-repeatability/CNC-machine-tools-offer-accuracy-repeatability.html Subcontractor holds tolerances of 20 micron on all CNC machines and the 100th part off is exactly the same as the first - a degree of accuracy and repeatability not possible using manual machines info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2931/1/Like-Ethernet-For-Sneakernet/Like-Ethernet-For-Sneakernet.html Shops that frequently send new NC programs to the shop floor tend to see value in networking their CNCs, and the value of networked CNCs has grown as NC file sizes have increased. Some shops have come a long way from their “sneakernet” days, when programs were physically carried to the machines on diskette. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2926/1/Mouldmaking-VMC-has-cooling-system/Mouldmaking-VMC-has-cooling-system.html A vertical machining centre mould machining package combines GE Fanuc Series 18i-MB5 controller, an 11.2kW, 10,000 rev/min spindle, box way construction and a refrigerated cooling system info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2923/1/Bandsaw-pulls-pushes-blades-to-better-cutting/Bandsaw-pulls-pushes-blades-to-better-cutting.html In a bandsaw drive, the system pushes as well as pulls the bandsaw blade, so it adds more cutting power as well as extending saw blade life, reducing noise and increasing productivity info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2909/1/New-Large-Atling-Steady-Rests-From-LMC-Workholding/New-Large-Atling-Steady-Rests-From-LMC-Workholding.html LMC Workholding introduces three new, large Atling steady rests. The large models include the new LZ90-360, LZ150-420 and LZ110-500.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2904/1/Take-another-look-at-rotary-transfer-machines/Take-another-look-at-rotary-transfer-machines.html Rotary transfer machines were originally conceived with short cycle times and long, high volume production runs, but today, they offer flexibility, writes Mike Page info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2896/1/CNC-plasma-arc-profiler-has-quick-set-up/CNC-plasma-arc-profiler-has-quick-set-up.html UK stainless steel stockholder has acquired a CNC plasma-arc cutting and profiling machine based on its quick set-up times that can be achieved and its fast traverse and cutting speeds info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2892/1/Advanced-Machine--Engineering-Co-Introduces-High-Performance-Automatic-Sawing-System/Advanced-Machine--Engineering-Co-Introduces-High-Performance-Automatic-Sawing-System.html Advanced Machine & Engineering Co., Rockford, IL the Pioneers in sawing technology, announces the AMSAW S300, the new addition to their family of sawing systems. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2889/1/CNC-sliding-head-auto-replaces-three-cam-types/CNC-sliding-head-auto-replaces-three-cam-types.html UK machining subcontractor has purchased its first CNC sliding head automatic lathe, which will replace three existing cam-operated automatic lathes in machining complex work info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2882/1/Air-Gage-Equipped-Vertical-CNC-Honing-System-Closes-Loop-On-Automated-Bore-Sizing-To-Submicron-Accuracy/Air-Gage-Equipped-Vertical-CNC-Honing-System-Closes-Loop-On-Automated-Bore-Sizing-To-Submicron-Accu.html Manchester - Sunnen's new SV-1015 series vertical CNC honing system with integrated air gaging system will be demonstrated at WESTEC booth No. 2916. Matched with Sunnen's diamond-plated CGT Krossgrinding tools or MMT TurboHone multi-stone mandrel, the air-gage-equipped machine can automatically control hole size to accuracies of 0.25µm (0.00001") without operator intervention, working in a size range of 3 65 mm (0.120-2.56") diameter. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2880/1/SS-gas-springs-demand-met-by-CNC-turning/SS-gas-springs-demand-met-by-CNC-turning.html Industrial gas springs manufacturer has installed a fourth CNC twin-turret lathe to cope with increased demand for high quality stainless steel gas springs info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2879/1/Handcrafted-to-harness-the-sun-slice-the-wind/Handcrafted-to-harness-the-sun-slice-the-wind.html SINAG, the rookie Philippine solar car entry to the recently concluded 3000-km World Solar Challenge held in Australia, placed 11th out of 20 competitors in the race challenge class. That finish seems unremarkable, but if you look at the unique manner in which Sinag was created, you would see Sinag—and its feat—in a new light. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2875/1/atacraft-Solutions-Stephen-Parker-Discusses-Three-Year-Impact-of-Technology-Use-by-Follett-Ice/Datacraft-Solutions-Stephen-Parker-Discusses-Three-Year-Impact-of-Technology-Use-by-Follett-Ice.html Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) delivers a revolutionary digital kanban process of automation solutions to lean manufacturers through a secure Internet gateway, eliminating the need to install and maintain a complex IT infrastructure info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2874/1/Machining-optimised-with-cutting-tools-progress/Machining-optimised-with-cutting-tools-progress.html Sandvik Coromant says that savings made by its customers entering into partnering arrangements have, over the past year, saved more than 150 million Euros info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2859/1/Fast-changeovers-between-two-complex-components/Fast-changeovers-between-two-complex-components.html Citizen machines are widely used for small parts up to 32 mm diameter requiring high precision mill/turned features on components used in the autosport industry info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2848/1/The-Key-Concepts-Of-Computer-Numerical-Control/The-Key-Concepts-Of-Computer-Numerical-Control.html Today, computer numerical control (CNC) machines are found almost everywhere, from small job shops in rural communities to Fortune 500 companies in large urban areas.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2846/1/The-Knowledge-System/The-Knowledge-System.html When a company is young and small, there is little need for formal information sharing. Everyone in the company has easy access to all of the information they need. On the shop floor, a small group of production employees works side by side, inventing and improving the production process as they go. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2838/1/Cognex-Offers-Vision-Based-Wafer-Pre-Alignment/Cognex-Offers-Vision-Based-Wafer-Pre-Alignment.html Cognex Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision systems and wafer readers to the semiconductor industry, today announced at SEMICON Japan the In-Sight® 1820 vision-based wafer pre-aligner. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2834/1/Duo-Touch-Run-Bar-Simplifies-Installation-and-Provides-a-Convenient-Economical-Means-for-Two-Hand-Control-Machine-Actuation/Duo-Touch-Run-Bar-Simplifies-Installation-and-Provides-a-Convenient-Economical-Means-for-Two-Hand.html Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the DUO-TOUCH® Run Bar with STB Buttons for two-hand control machine actuation.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2833/1/HEIDENHAIN-Now-Offers-One-Of-The-Most-Accurate-3-D-Machine-Tool-Touch-Probes-In-The-Market-Today/HEIDENHAIN-Now-Offers-One-Of-The-Most-Accurate-3-D-Machine-Tool-Touch-Probes-In-The-Market-Today.html With the introduction of the TS 740 infrared touch probe, HEIDENHAIN offers machine tool users the opportunity to perform measuring tasks that require an especially high probing accuracy and repeatability.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2820/1/HEIDENHAIN-introduces-ERM-2400-compact-magnetic-encoders/HEIDENHAIN-introduces-ERM-2400-compact-magnetic-encoders.html  In order to expand the usefulness of HEIDENHAIN’s sturdy modular magnetic encoders, the new ERM 2400 series is introduced. This series features more compact dimensions than the current ERM 200, already commonly used on C axes in lathes, and can be used at higher rotational speeds. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2810/1/Eliminating-Redundancy-Through-Tool-Data-Management/-Eliminating-Redundancy-Through-Tool-Data-Management.html One of the many partnership solutions formed at Partners in THINC is a tool data management center that includes Kennametal’s ToolBoss tool crib/inventory management system, Zoller presetter and Okuma Captain L370 CNC lathe with the THINC-OSP control.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2808/1/Rolling-Threads-Has-Advantages/Rolling-Threads-Has-Advantages.html OD thread machining is done primarily with the use of turning—using single point and form tools, and grinding—using single contact or formed wheels. Both of these metalcutting processes are used to remove material to create the desired thread geometry. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2803/1/West-Coast-Choppers-unleashes-CNC-power/West-Coast-Choppers-unleashes-CNC-power.html Jesse James, owner of West Coast Choppers (WCC) and star of TV’s Monster Garage, sculpts two-wheeled works of art for Shaquille O’Neal, Kid Rock, Keanu Reeves, and anyone else willing to pay $50,000 to $150,000 for one of his creations.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2802/1/Wire-EDMs-quickly-processes/Wire-EDMs-quickly-processes.html FA10P and 20P wire EDMs reportedly reduce process-machining speed, roughing, and skimming time.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2801/1/Cylindrical-Grinding-Machine-Provides-Solutions-To-Accuracy-And-Production-Challenges-For-Michigan-Shop/Cylindrical-Grinding-Machine-Provides-Solutions-To-Accuracy-And-Production-Challenges-For-Michigan-S.html Jeff and Gary Caron of Caron Precision, Inc. (Kalamazoo, Michigan) know grinding. They know grinding so well that their business is strictly grinding—no other machining at all. But not even the Carons ever thought they would invest in a cylindrical grinding machine to facilitate a single application. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2794/1/Router-Trimming-Solution-suits-plastics-industry/Router-Trimming-Solution-suits-plastics-industry.html RoboTrim(TM) RT-400 provides portable, pre-engineered router trimming and knife deflashing solution that can be used by thermoformers, injection molders, blow molders, and rotational molders.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2790/1/Waterjet-cutting-is-faster-and-stronger/Waterjet-cutting-is-faster-and-stronger.html Because of recent innovations in machine and control technology abrasive waterjet (AWJ) systems are now easier to program and can cut faster with greater accuracy. As a result, AWJ technology is becoming economical for a wider variety of work materials and applications, and is competing more directly with plasma and laser-cutting. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2787/1/Fast-Hole-EDMing/Fast-Hole-EDMing.html EDM requirements of power generation and aircraft engine customers are demanding in terms of accuracy, tolerances, and hole quality. The competition is tough, but hard work and a flexible EDM machine can make the all-important difference. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2784/1/EDM-and-Other-Great-Ideas/EDM-and-Other-Great-Ideas.html Mniaturization, harder, more costly materials, and greater automation have interested manufacturers in processes other than conventional machining. EDM has grown over the last few decades from a novelty to a mainstream manufacturing process.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2783/1/End-Mills-suit-multi-function-machining/End-Mills-suit-multi-function-machining.html Solid carbide, Multi-Axis Series MA allows ultra-aggressive feed rates on most ferrous materials. Featuring neck-relieved design, tools are suited for deep pocket milling operations, as well as ramping, pocketing, slotting, and 3D contouring. They help reduce need for preparatory operations such as pre-drilling. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2779/1/Control-Has-Five-Axis-Capability---CNC-MP-control/Control-Has-Five-Axis-Capability---CNC-MP-control.html The company announced that its standard CNC MP control features simultaneous and fully-interpolated five-axis capability, reducing the cost of retrofitting five-axis machining capabilities.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2778/1/Linear-motor-EDM-to-machine-titanium-parts/Linear-motor-EDM-to-machine-titanium-parts.html Toolmaker has added to its inventory of EDM machines by acquiring one with the atest linear drive technology to produce titanium components for motorsport customers info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2774/1/New-MachiningAutomation-Cell-Is-Designed-for-Job-Shop-Flexibility/New-MachiningAutomation-Cell-Is-Designed-for-Job-Shop-Flexibility.html Designed specifically for job shops with small to medium lot sizes, the new JobShop Cell from Methods Machine Tools is a fully integrated production cell that combines a lightning-fast RoboDrill Vertical Machining Center with a fully interfaced FANUC 6-axis robot for automated loading/unloading. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2767/1/CNC-Marking-Machine-offers-3-in-1-functionality/CNC-Marking-Machine-offers-3-in-1-functionality.html With 3 modular marking head options, DPS marking machine can perform dot peen, scribe, and laser marking. Design utilizes x-y slide arrangement driven through bellows-protected, linear ballscrews. Standard machine is all-electric, and air-operated units for deep marks are also available.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2754/1/Millturn-centre-shows-complex-component-machining/Millturn-centre-shows-complex-component-machining.html For visitors to the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 show, a 26kW main spindle power mill-turn centre will demonstrate the complexity of components it can machine info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2753/1/Millturn-centre-shows-complex-component-machining.html For visitors to the UK's Autosport Engineering 2008 show, a 26kW main spindle power mill-turn centre will demonstrate the complexity of components it can machine info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2748/1/Robots-Step-Up-to-Machining/Robots-Step-Up-to-Machining.html Despite some inherent limitations, multiaxis robots are being adapted for milling, drilling, and other hard-tool machining processes info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2730/1/VMC-brings-gear-machining-in-house/VMC-brings-gear-machining-in-house.html For Southern Technology & Services Inc. in Houma, La., jack-up systems for offshore oil rigs are a mainstay, making up about half of the company's workload. Jack-up systems, or jacking rigs, lift a drilling platform out of the water once it has been floated into position.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2729/1/Valve-maker-relies-on-CNC/Valve-maker-relies-on-CNC.html As a Tier Two vendor in off-highway equipment and producer of hydraulic-valve spools, Trotter Machine Inc. of Rockford, Ill., often runs hard chrome-plated steel through its facility, consistently holding tolerances of ±0.0006 to 0.0008 in. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2724/1/Latest-CNC-encourages-3D-contour-machining/Latest-CNC-encourages-3D-contour-machining.html By upgrading from two-axis CNC to a three-axis control system, not only can a machinist leave a knee-type miller to run unmanned, but is also able to perform three-dimensional contour machining info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2722/1/Precision-subcontractor-invests-in-CNC-machining/Precision-subcontractor-invests-in-CNC-machining.html CNC vertical machining centres - including a continuous path 5-axis model - are quick and easy to program, are fully guaranteed and there is good service back-up info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2715/1/CNC-sliding-head-automatic-cuts-cycle-times/CNC-sliding-head-automatic-cuts-cycle-times.html A multi-axis CNC sliding head automatic lathe has cut cycle times by an average of 40% in comparison with those achieved using its existing 'conventional' CNC lathes, said subcontractor info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2713/1/Sliding-head-automatics-quell-CNC-fear/Sliding-head-automatics-quell-CNC-fear.html If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2710/1/She-teaches-people-how-to-be-employed/She-teaches-people-how-to-be-employed.html I made the mistake of calling Melissa Hennessy much later than we'd agreed on. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2701/1/Shop-floor-CMM-cuts-inspection-times/Shop-floor-CMM-cuts-inspection-times.html Drive design, low inertia/high-speed characteristics and intuitive Windows based software, enable a CMM to cut inspection times and eradicate quality department 'bottlenecks' info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2700/1/Wireless-probing-controls-chassis-production/Wireless-probing-controls-chassis-production.html A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2698/1/HEIDENHAIN-Offers-Bearingless-Technology-Enabling-Angle-Encoder/HEIDENHAIN-Offers-Bearingless-Technology-Enabling-Angle-Encoder.html A new series of bearingless angle encoders, the ERP 4080 and the ERP 8080 modular angle encoders, are now being introduced to the marketplace from HEIDENHAIN Corporation. These encoders offer an unequalled combination of small signal periods and large mounting tolerances, making them ideal for many highly resolved and accurate applications. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2688/1/CNC-machine-improves-prototypes-costing/CNC-machine-improves-prototypes-costing.html A prototyping company, not satisfied with more traditional processes, now machines solid models using a PC-driven CNC router to work wood, plastics, MDF, and non-ferrous metals info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2666/1/Trial-Validates-OPC-for-CNCERP-Integration/rial-Validates-OPC-for-CNCERP-Integration.html Initial application at Boeing proves that OPC, an open connectivity standard, holds potential to cut costs in linking computer numerical control to the enterprise. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2650/1/Case-Study-Iowa-Laser-Technology-Adopts-MJT-Nets-Automation-And-Scripting-Solution/Case-Study-Iowa-Laser-Technology-Adopts-MJT-Nets-Automation-And-Scripting-Solution.html Iowa Laser Technology, Inc. (ILT) has been serving manufacturers in the automotive, agricultural, mining, construction, and fitness industries for over a quarter century.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2643/1/Transfer-machines-take-batch-sizes-down-to-100-off/Transfer-machines-take-batch-sizes-down-to-100-off.html Though associated with large batch and continuous volume production, two transfer machine designs can be changed over quickly to machine small batches down to 100-off info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2639/1/HoldersCuttersInserts-Combination-Maximizes-Productivity/HoldersCuttersInserts-Combination-Maximizes-Productivity.html Grand Rapids, MI-based Pridgeon& Clay, Inc. (P&C)—an independent, value-added manufacturer and supplier of stamped and fine blanked components for the automotive industry—has enjoyed great success in the 58 years it has been operating, with a main facility in Grand Rapids and secondary facilities in Franklin, IN and Apostag, Hungary.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2638/1/Diemold-CNC/Diemold-CNC.html The 8070 CNC handles up to 16 axes and four spindles in forged die and aluminum injection-mold manufacturing. It interprets fourth-degree polynomial paths and converts a point-topointbased contour into a spline for machining. info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2627/1/Low-cost-units-bring-CNC-capabilities-to-all-users/Low-cost-units-bring-CNC-capabilities-to-all-users.html A high specification, low cost CNC 3-axis machine, beginning at under GBP 7,000, can perform routing and engraving, drilling and milling, dosing and sign making, prototyping and modelling info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2623/1/DROs-and-CNCs-improve-ROIs/DROs-and-CNCs-improve-ROIs.html Machine tools are large capital assets meant to last a long time. It's not unusual for a company to keep a machine tool for at least 20 years or more. But faced with productivity challenges, shops with aging, manually operated metalworking equipment do want to run faster and smarter. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2620/1/PC-based-CNC/PC-based-CNC.html The S-120M is a high-end, PC-based CNC that controls up to eight axes, including four CNC axes, PLC axes, and a spindle. The product features a 1,000-block/sec processing time and what's described as flexible and extensive macros and dynamic lookahead contour control for high-precision high-speed molding. Also included is an intuitive Windowsbased GUI interface. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2616/1/EHOVE-Machining-Tech-offers-hands-on-training/EHOVE-Machining-Tech-offers-hands-on-training.html EHOVE Ghrist Adult Career Class is offering a new program to help boost a decline in the pool of employees skilled in machine trades. info@sgdnetworks.com (Super Admin) Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2594/1/Automatic-Wheel-Dressing/Automatic-Wheel-Dressing.html Rollomatic’s ProfileSmart 6-axis CNC wheel dressing machine will automatically stop once a preprogrammed wheel profile is completed for unattended operation.  info@seoseonews.com (article admin) Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.cnccncmachines.com/articles/2592/1/Welding-Solutions-Inc-Introduces-Super-MIGTM/Welding-Solutions-Inc-Introduces-Super-MIGTM.html Welding Solutions Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated welding systems, will introduce a new hybrid welding system called Super-MIG(TM) at the 2007 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show from November 11-14, 2007 at McCormick Center in Chi