Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "CNC Lathes",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Seasonal deficit dents machine tool growth from
Manufacturing Technologies Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "In the third quarter of 2006, exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth GBP 113.7 million, +6.5% above the level of the third quarter of
2005".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Export figures confirm positive feeling from
Manufacturing Technologies Association: "Q2 2006 exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth GBP 118.1 million - +3.8% higher than in Q1 and +3.9% above the level of Q2 2005".
In March 2006, we covered the news from Manufacturing Technologies Association
- take a look at UK machine tool exports grow
which says: "Trade association says exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth £438 million, up 9.0% on 2004, while imports increased 6.1% to £404 million".
Take a look also at the news release from Waldmann Lighting, Lighting aids tool production,
as well as Mach display is quick on the jaw from Schunk Intec,
and Machine tool exports rise from Manufacturing Technologies Association.
See also:
Touch probe systems slash inspection times
(November 2005)
Renishaw touch probe systems on Castle's CNC lathes have reduced inspection times from about 35min to less then 6mins
UK moves into machine tool trade surplus
(October 2005)
UK exports of machine tools in the 2nd quarter of 2005 were worth GBP 113.6 million, a rise of +22.7% compared with the 1st quarter of 2005 and +12.3% higher than in Q2 2004
UK machine tool exports go down
(June 2005)
UK exports of machine tools in the 1st quarter of 2005 were worth GBP 92.6 million, a reduction of -10.9% compared with the 4th quarter of 2004 and -9.5% lower than in the 1st period of 2004
Software provides more robust automation
(June 2005)
When LH Corporation expanded its machine base it looked for CAM software that covered all of its technologies, while providing a more robust, automated solution
RD keeps up with technological expectations
(May 2005)
Success often depends on choosing the correct CNC software, which is why RD Precision has chosen EdgeCAM Solid Machinist for Catia V5
UK machine tool surplus grows in 2004
(April 2005)
The UK recorded a trade surplus of GBP 21.1 million in 2004, an improvement on the surplus of GBP 12.2 million registered in 2003
UK machine tool sector heads for trade surplus
(January 2005)
With publication of the trade statistics for the 3rd quarter of 2004, it is looking likely that the UK machine tool sector will record a trade surplus for the year as a whole
Shedding light on machining operations
(January 2005)
Yamazaki Mazak, the world's largest machine tool manufacturer, fits Waldmann machine tool lights on all its Mazak Nexus VCN machining centres and QTN CNC lathes wherever in the world they are made
UK machine tool exports rise in 2004
(July 2004)
UK exports of machine tools in the 1st quarter of 2004 were worth GBP 102.3 million; this is 19.4% higher than in the 1st quarter of 2003, but is down by 8.1% compared with the last quarter of 2003
Conveyor system opens new opportunities
(January 2004)
Bosch Rexroth has completed the first major UK application for its innovative new VarioFlow single strand conveyor system
Lubricants make important contribution
(January 2004)
Yamazaki Mazak UK specifies a range of Castrol products for a variety of applications in its machine shop, technology centre and shipping department, and as first-fill in every machine sold
Bangkok success for UK companies
(December 2003)
Last month, the Engineering Industries Association, with sponsorship from UK Trade and Investment, led a contingent of 20 UK manufacturing exhibitors to the Metalex exhibition in Bangkok
Putting the brake on linear motors
(November 2003)
High-speed linear motors in CNC lathes reduce machining down time and maximise production efficiency, but high-performance brakes are crucial to their safe operation
Control retrofit brings galaxy of benefits
(June 2003)
A CNC unit has transformed what was 'a difficult-to-operate piece of equipment that technicians were hesitant to use' into a user-friendly fully functional CNC turning machine
High-pressure cooling systems speed machining
(May 2003)
A new range of HPC Jet high-pressure coolant systems provides the full benefits of high-pressure coolant and hence reduces cycle times
Green paste keeps it clean
(March 2003)
A new environmentally friendly synthetic tapping paste is cleaning up for machine operators and welders at subcontract engineering company Weldtek Engineering
Environmentally friendly neat oil proves painless
(March 2003)
When Diamant Precision Engineering experienced health and safety problems with a neat cutting oil, the company decided to switch to an environmentally friendly water-white neat oil from Castrol
Cutting fluids prove cleaner for Williams
(February 2003)
Designers and engineers at the BMW Williams F1 Team rely on Castrol cutting and grinding fluids
Software puts the seal on machining efficiency
(February 2003)
Greene, Tweed and Co has invested in EdgeCAM offline programming software supplied by Pathtrace of Reading
CADCAM combination provides all-round benefits
(January 2003)
EdgeCAM offline programming software has slashed machine programming times by 30% at the Morris Group UK
Chucks enable dramatic advance in manufacturing
(May 2002)
The success of Hainbuch combi collet type chucks in enabling Renishaw to achieve 'a dramatic leap forward in manufacturing strategy' has led to the implementation of a further three similar chucks
Ward CNC collects milling machine agency
(May 2002)
Ward CNC of Sheffield has been appointed exclusive UK agent for the range of high-speed and five-axis milling machines manufactured by Forest-Line of France
Old-timer upgrades from DOS to Windows 2000
(March 2002)
It's never too late to learn, as former jig-borer George Roads of Murray Productions amply demonstrates
Cell races through intercooler parts
(March 2002)
Two Colchester Tornado A50 CNC lathes running on very short machining cycles have more than lived up to expectations at the West Midlands works of precision subcontractor H L Engineering
Bed-type mill shows up at MACH 2002
(March 2002)
A development from Ward CNC for Soraluce's world-leading milling machine portfolio, the TA-20 bed-type mill will be making its UK public debut at MACH 2002
Miniature air cleaner suits smaller machines
(March 2002)
The latest miniature Elbaron electrostatic oil mist air cleaner has been designed for use on Swiss Sliding Head auto machines and other small CNC lathes
Subcontract manufacturer has come a fair way
(February 2002)
Fairway Engineering has become one of the biggest names in UK semiconductor subcontract manufacturing using milling machines with Anilam control technology
New machining centres to be launched at MACH 2002
(February 2002)
Two new machining centres, including the EMC mini vertical from Fadal and the compact Kiwa KNH-426 horizontal cell, will be introduced by Yamazen (UK) at MACH 2002
Linear digital scale encoders increase accuracy
(August 2001)
The change from rotary to linear digital scale encoder technology on Cincinnati VMC vertical machining centres and Hawk TC CNC lathes has improved positioning accuracies by almost 60%
Bar feeder is rugged and reliable
(May 2001)
The Master 880 MP feeder combines the ruggedness and reliability of the previous Master models with the experience acquired with the feeder TAL 65, the first to meet the requirements of CNC lathes
Four new competitively priced CNC lathes
(March 2001)
A new range of four competitively priced CNC lathes with bar capacities from 25 mm to 42 mm and chuck sizes between 80 mm and 140 mm diameter are now available from Traub Heckert UK
Machining centres keep fishing reel maker on top
(January 2001)
Chiron vertical machining centres are highlighted by British Fly Reels' managing director John Gall as having a crucial influence on BFR's global competitiveness
Subcontractor opts to go CNC turning route
(December 2000)
Established in Bristol in 1963, North Somerset Reproductions (NSR) has recently bought its first two CNC machines - Star lathes from A and S Precision Machine Tools
New production method developed for pneumatic part
(October 2000)
Mollart Engineering has completely re-engineered the manufacture of a complex pneumatic hammer barrel component following investment in the UK's first Mazak Integrex 300Y mill-turn centre