Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Operator",
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 Maseter-slave system simplifies winding operation from
Invertek Drives, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Optidrive Plus 3GV was controlled via Modbus RTU, connected through an Invertek-supplied splitter to a touch Panel and PLC".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Wireless probes get the measure of JCB parts from
Renishaw: "The Renishaw RMP60 is the first inspection probe to use frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) data transmission".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Siemens Automation and Drives
concerning its Sinumerik 840D sl
- take a look at System connects machine tools
which says: "With Profinet, machine tools can have a real-time Ethernet system that meets the requirements of IT, automation and motion control".
Take a look also at the news release from Inmoco, Rotary actuator suits industrial positioning,
as well as Inspection software improves machinery production from Delcam,
and Drives improve safety for paper companies from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls.
See also:
Machines automate stamp splitting
(May 2007)
Stephen Mayer produces machines that automate such tasks as splitting sheets of stamps into individual units, handling odd-shaped stamps, and affixing gummed stamps onto first day cover envelopes
Light curtains come with a range of options
(April 2007)
The MS4800 light curtain is available in Advanced, Standard and Basic versions to optimise the cost of the safeguarding design
Robot tests three things at once
(February 2007)
Zwick has produced a robotic testing system that can perform tensile, flexure and notched impact testing at one time
Software avoids CNC collisions
(February 2007)
GE Fanuc's 3D Interference Check function for its standard 30i/31i/31i series CNC controls helps to avoid machine collisions
Machinery safety enhances plant availability
(February 2007)
There is an aspect to machinery safety that should not be forgotten: plant availability
Touchscreen HMIs support vision sensors
(September 2006)
Red Lion Controls now provides full support for Banner Engineering's PresencePlus vision sensors via the G3 Series of touchscreen HMIs
Control systems suit grinding machines
(August 2006)
Cost-effective control systems are well suited to address all aspects of cylindrical and surface grinding
Control systems get into gear making
(August 2006)
Cost-effective control systems are well suited to address all aspects of gear manufacturing
CNC has powerful onboard programming tools
(August 2006)
CNC system combines a compact CNC with powerful onboard programming tools for spin-forming processes
Manipulation of machinery safety devices
(July 2006)
Frank Schrever of Pilz Safe Automation discusses the implications of a recent BGIA Study: 'Manipulation of protective devices'
Improved productivity is child's play
(June 2006)
Both WorkNC and WorkNC-CAD are used on the shop floor at Brandstatter, bringing autonomy to the users who also operate the machine tools
Semisynthetic fluid cools and lubricates
(May 2006)
Relubro TLB150 is a new semisynthetic product that provides excellent cooling ability while maintaining good lubrication properties
Actuator gets the measure of window production
(July 2005)
A new automated length stop developed by Jade Engineering for use with its JS 250P CNC bead saw uses a 3.2m-long belt-driven electric linear actuator made by Hoerbiger-Origa
Bearings cut cost of machinery ownership
(June 2005)
By replacing the drive-end bearings in its vegetable peeling machines with NSK's Molded-Oil lubricated units, Peter Cox Marketing has cut costs, simplifying the design and reducing maintenance
Coating is alternative to spray release agents
(March 2005)
Keith Stevens, R and D Director for Poeton Industries, suggests that applying a nonstick coating to moulds is a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to aerosol release agents
Fast Ethernet switch aims to eliminate collisions
(February 2005)
The new ESC 67-30 TPO5U from Harting is a fast Ethernet switch designed to eliminate potential collision domains between network components and user equipment in industrial applications
Software reduces Taiwanese club maker's handicap
(February 2005)
Adding the five-axis programming option to its PowerMill CAM system has reduced mould-manufacturing time by 35% and improved quality for a Taiwanese golf club manufacturer
Control by wire technology comes down to earth
(January 2005)
Anders Trygg discusses the considerations of off-highway design through a range of case studies
Vision system provides 100% bottle inspection
(September 2004)
With the increasing financial penalties and cost of returns from the customers of bottling and filling companies there is a need to perform 100% inspection of the finished product
Understanding BS EN953:1998
(July 2004)
Jeremy Procter looks at the standard governing general requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable machine guards
Inspection tool set to userp CMMs
(June 2004)
Cost-effective and efficient component measuring has, and always will be essential to efficient production
Understanding BS EN 953, the guarding standard
(May 2004)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses BS EN 953, the machinery guarding standard
Controller keeps track of viscosity
(July 2003)
Leading viscosity control company Fullbrook Systems has chosen to use Eurotherm control and data acquisition products for maximum flexibility
Take a holistic approach to machinery safety
(June 2003)
Taking a holistic approach to machinery safety means looking at many aspects of a company's operations, says Robert Sharrock
Hydraulic control for woodworking machines
(March 2003)
Maxam CT series and Compact cylinders are specified for the pneumatic control systems on horizontal boring machines produced by multispindle drilling head specialist, Applied Drilling Systems
Recognition and verification made easy
(October 2002)
The Image Checker A230 Series is a cost-effective easy-to-configure vision inspection system that allows inspection of OCR and OCV applications with a minimum of effort
Flowmeter clearly keeps wine on the list
(June 2002)
Wine makers around Europe can drink a toast to the clear advantages of reliability and low maintenance offered by Krohne's H250 flowmeter
Display takes up to 64 messages
(March 2002)
The Message Runner from Matsushita Electric Works is an easy to use compact message display unit that allows up to 64 messages to be stored and displayed on a clearly visible eight-character screen
Control retrofit transforms grinding operations
(March 2002)
A three-axis Anilam CNC control system has transformed the capability of a rebuilt Jones and Shipman 540 toolroom surface grinder at tooling manufacturer, Electro-spark
Efficient mixing for small batches
(February 2002)
A new machine being launched at Foodex Meatex 2002 holds out the promise of fast and efficient mixing for small batches by using a standard 200 litre stainless steel buggie as the mixing bowl itself
Industrial modems come preconfigured for PLCs
(May 2001)
Mitsubishi Electric has just released three industrial modems, one for the AnS PLC, another DIN-rail mounted for use with other manufacturer's products, and the third is a desktop version
Remote monitoring and control via SMS or the net
(February 2001)
The Mitsubishi E-range of HMIs enable remote monitoring and control, e-mails and SMS text messages of events such as alarms, and even send production reports over a local Intranet or the internet
Machine builder opts for separate slide/cylinder
(December 2000)
When Concept Automated Systems needed to build a fully automated rotary production machine for an international telecommunications client, they turned to IKO Nippon Thompson
Tool life doubled in deep hole boring
(December 2000)
Machined component manufacturer Millhouses Engineering has been using Garia for twelve months and has seen a vast improvement in cutting fluid performance since the first day