Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Dimensional Accuracy",
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 Rapid prototypes are clearly different from
Xpress Product Development Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "WaterClear Ultra is an excellent resin for producing lenses, housings, packaging models, fluid flow analysis models and master patterns".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Thermoplastic polyester elastomer on the piste from
DuPont (UK): "Austrian manufacturer Atomic now uses Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer in the baseplates of its skis".
In July 2007, we covered the news from NSK UK
concerning its TYN cage and TB cage
- take a look at Precision bearings improve machine tool quality
which says: "The TYN cage offers silent operation and 20% lower temperature generation in angular contact bearings used in machining centres and grinding spindle applications".
Take a look also at the news release from OGP UK, Video measurement machine improve lab productivity,
as well as Company predicts tubing resurgence from Van Leeuwen Wheeler,
and Lightweight bearings offer versatility from Micromech.
See also:
Bearings survive duties on papermaking machines
(November 2006)
Rolling bearings used in the production of paper have among the toughest lives of bearings used anywhere
Rapid prototyping spreads to new applications
(August 2006)
The phrase 'rapid prototyping' means different things to different people: here Martin Stevens MD of Unimatic gives an overview of the techniques and reviews its benefits
Control systems suit grinding machines
(August 2006)
Cost-effective control systems are well suited to address all aspects of cylindrical and surface grinding
Gauge gives confidence in aerospace CMM accuracy
(August 2006)
The Renishaw Machine Checking Gauge gives owners of CMMs the ability to regularly ascertain the performance of their investments, alerting them to accuracy problems before they impact processes
Cost competitive coolant is made for magnesium
(June 2006)
The efficiency of Trim E737 has resulted in a die caster reducing its coolant concentrate consumption by 50% and its costs by a substantial 23%
3D printers double speed with no resolution loss
(March 2006)
Rapid prototyping printers still achieve the same high resolution, while doubling the potential work output through the machines, and with no increase in price
Spherical roller bearings have double running life
(March 2006)
Spherical roller bearings claimed to have twice the running life of conventional bearings of the same size, and a maximum limiting running speed that has been improved by up to 20%
Speed doubled for desktop 3D printers
(February 2006)
Layer manufacturing process combines ink-jet technology with high-precision milling to build models or patterns of a high dimensional accuracy
Machined springs promise predictable torque
(January 2006)
Torsion springs machined entirely from a single piece of material with coil elements predetermined using finite element analysis ensure the predicted spring rate is delivered every time
GE-Plastics invests in technology centre
(December 2005)
GE-Plastics improves Global Application Technology Center to develop materials for large parts such as exterior automotive body panels and glazing
Metal-to-metal seals suit oilfield duties
(November 2005)
Ongoing development in manufacturing metal-to-metal seals and components for oilfield equipment leads to expanded capabilities in the CNC manufacture of annular products
Laser-sintering moves to e-manufacturing
(September 2005)
More and more application cases show that laser-sintering is not only suited for building prototypes or tooling, but that the technology is also being embraced as manufacturing technology
Ballbar sets standard in machine tool verification
(July 2005)
Renishaw's QC10 ballbar has become a vital tool in changing how users worldwide think about machine tool performance verification
Probes maintain tight dimensional tolerances
(July 2005)
Renishaw tool setting systems and spindle-mounted touch probes have reduced costs and sustained a drive for quality improvements at a Dorset-based air bearing spindle manufacturer
Modelling paste is all at sea
(June 2005)
RenPaste XD 4618-1 A/B is a cost effective epoxy paste ideally suited for use with the largest CNC milling machines to provide faster and more accurate marine models
User meeting draws record attendance
(May 2005)
This year's EOS International User Meeting again saw a record number of delegates arrive at the company's headquarters
Balance is key for grinding machine supplier
(May 2005)
Accuracy, reliability and cost-effectiveness are the core attributes that originally led Centreless Tooling Group to select Schmitt as its preferred supplier of wheel balancers
Total solutions for sheet metalwork producers
(April 2005)
Radan's 'total solutions' concept for sheet metalwork producers will be highlighted through a series of demonstrations of its leading edge CAD/CAM software at MTI-Live
3D sensor co-ordinates for Volkswagen
(March 2005)
Since September 2004, Volkswagen at Kassel in Germany has used a CometVarioZoom 2M sensor and the Cometinspect software for 3D co-ordinate measurement and inspection applications
Rapid prototyping turns the tide
(February 2005)
Solidscape three dimensional printers create accurate models rapidly by building up layer on layer of wax-like material
Flowmeters overcome viscosity problems
(January 2005)
Lucite International UK is using Optimass 7000 Coriolis mass flowmeters to ensure its new product is manufactured to strict dimensional tolerances
Simulator optimises CNC operation
(September 2004)
CGTech has released the latest version of its Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimisation software
Vision systems check dimensional accuracy
(July 2004)
Rowan Precision is using Vision Engineering's Kestrel manual two-axis and Hawk three-axis fully automatic measuring systems to measure a wide variety of Swiss machined components
Hanover launchpad for CAM software
(July 2004)
Radan Computational will be highlighting its 'total solutions' concept with the European launch of Radan 04 at the Euroblech 2004 International Sheet Metal Working Technology Exhibition
Software goes from design to manufacture
(February 2004)
Radan Computational will be extending its 'Total Solutions' concept with the launch of Radan 04 on Stand 3375 at MACH 2004 in April
Large bearing seals protect green energy sources
(October 2003)
The Radiamatic Simmerring has already proved its worth and reliability as a rotor bearing seal for wind power plants
Orbital welding in the aerospace industry
(August 2003)
The orbital welding technique was initially developed for the welding of aerospace tubes and is still widely used in the industry
Software speeds GT racer to the show
(August 2003)
The Icem Surf surface modelling, analysis and visualisation software enabled designers at Seat to complete the design of the body for the new Cupra GT racer in just two months
Sealing and damping solutions for wind power plant
(July 2003)
Great demands are made on components used in wind power plants - elastomer elements in particular need long service life, easy installation and resistance to environmental influences
Control technology leads in photographic finish
(June 2003)
Siemens Automation and Drives has recently supplied equipment for the complete upgrading of a high-speed lithoplate cut-to-length facility
No 'nasties' in synthetic tapping paste
(January 2003)
Castrol continues its development of safer engineering products with the introduction of Variocut WCW - a synthetic tapping paste, free from sulphur, chlorine and heavy metals
CMMs boost aerospace subcontractor productivity
(January 2003)
By investing in co-ordinate measuring machines from LK, John Huddleston Engineering is reaping benefits not just in the inspection departments but on the shop floor as well
Robotic testing boosts efficiency for Pirelli
(January 2003)
A new robotic testing machine at the Pirelli Tyres plant in Carlisle has improved operational efficiency and freed technicians for more skilled work
Balanced solution to precision manufacturing
(January 2003)
Earlsdon Technology has specified automatic wheel balancing technology from Schmitt Europe for its latest generation of purpose-designed valve seat grinding machines