Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machining Cycle",
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 Turbine manufacturer chooses illumination from
Waldmann Lighting, which we summarised at the time by saying "Waldmann Lighting's borosilicate glass tube lights provide llumination in the tough environments required by RLC Callender, a turbine blade manufacturer".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Probe systems promote process consistency from
Renishaw: "Dunlop Aerospace purchased three key CNC machines between 1998 and 2000, at that time actively specifying Renishaw probe systems".
In June 2006, we covered the news from Renishaw
- take a look at Czech show gears up for product launches
which says: "Renishaw is increasing its focus on the Czech Republic, where it will be introducing a new range of products at this year's MSV exhibition, being held in Brno from 18th to 22nd September".
Take a look also at the news release from Renishaw, Time and throughput to the fore in Poland,
as well as Network order encompasses 50 industrial PCs from DLoG (UK),
and US exhibits focus on inspection time savings from Renishaw.
See also:
Show visitors to see software and probe combined
(April 2006)
Software and probe systems integrated with design and manufacturing software at Mach 2006 to program probing cycle with tool breakage detection system, spindle probe and compact tool setting system
Six-axis robots improve CNC lathe manufacturing
(April 2006)
CNC multi-spindle lathe manufacturer installs six-axis robots into its latest models to improve performance and flexibility, especially for complex chucked components
Speed up production at Mach 2006
(February 2006)
Focus on time and throughput at Mach 2006 includes products to reduce inspection times on machine tools and co-ordinate measuring machines, and allow machines to run unstaffed under process control
Extra functions added to Esprit CAM tool
(December 2005)
DP Technology introduces latest release of Esprit CAM system
High-pressure pumps boost hole drilling efficiency
(September 2005)
An aero engine builder has transformed the efficiency of EDM hole drilling operations in the manufacture of turbine blades by switching to a system based on Wanner Hydra-Cell pumps
Noncontact sensor spots broken tools
(August 2005)
The swift and reliable detection of broken tools on machining centres is essential: a broken tool can lead to scrapped parts, expensive reworking and costly wasting of time
Simulator optimises CNC operation
(September 2004)
CGTech has released the latest version of its Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimisation software
Press tool maker automates the job
(June 2003)
With the help of Open Mind's Hyperfact CAM software, High Wycombe press tool specialist JP Engineering (HW) is able to develop CNC part programs automatically from tool designs
Swarf problems automatically blown away
(June 2003)
The Blow Chip is a novel automatic swarf and coolant removal system suitable for both vertical and horizontal machining centres
Positive lock holds hydraulic clamp
(October 2002)
Enerpac's Collet-Lok technology is a unique combination of hydraulic and mechanical clamping to retain clamping force
CAM software helps make moulds faster
(July 2002)
At Essex Injection, the addition of Open Mind's Hypermill CAM software for Autodesk Mechanical Desktop has greatly increased the company's capabilities and reduced turnaround time
Edging tool is a smooth performer
(June 2002)
A tool developed by Wilson Tool International is able to incorporate the forming of a smooth safety edge on holes and slots in sheet metal components within the automatic cycle of a CNC punch press
Lights-out Tornado challenges hourly rate
(April 2002)
Usually when a machine sits unattended in the corner of a workshop it means that something is not quite right
Coolant system transforms small part turning
(April 2002)
By retrofitting a Cool Blaster high-pressure coolant system to its new Citizen M32 CNC sliding head automatic lathe, Unicut Precision has reduced cycle time and improved tool life
Tool holder is quick to change
(April 2002)
Turretgang is a novel device from US Shop Tools that both increases the number of tools on CNC lathe turrets and provides rapid tool change
Software optimises NC programming
(March 2002)
Vericut is NC verification and optimisation software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs
Quick-change chucks drive down cycle times
(March 2002)
Production times on clutch housings have been halved following the installation of Gamet Delta quick-change chucks on multi-axis CNC turning machines at an automotive manufacturing site in Ireland
Five-axis machining sets new standards at Hamble
(March 2002)
Forming a key role in the new business arena at Hamble Structures are three Hermle five-axis vertical machining centres supplied by Traub Heckert UK of Brackley
Unicut Precision orders more from NC Engineering
(March 2002)
Unicut Precision of Welwyn Garden city has ordered a top-of-the-range Citizen M32 CNC sliding headstock automatic lathe from NC Engineering of Watford
Offline programming speeds machining operations
(February 2002)
With the launch of EdgeCAM 6.5 offline CNC programming software, Pathtrace claims improved simulation and toolpath verification for turning and milling
Speed is the highlight of improved machine control
(January 2002)
With the launch a new machining centre control system, data processing time is being made eight times faster than the previous TNC generation with a block processing time of 0.5ms
Unmanned turning package extended to more lathes
(November 2001)
The 'Lights Out' unmanned turning package developed by Colchester is now available on the latest two-axis 220 and three-axis 220M as well as existing A-Series machines in A50 and A90 specifications
Big increases in productivity from vice system
(August 2001)
Leader Chuck Systems' MultiVice MMCC multi-jaw vice system - which makes its UK public debut at Tooling 2001 - claims to offer startling increases in productivity
Automatic lathe bridges productivity gap
(July 2001)
Part of a new generation of sliding head automatic lathes, the Citizen C16 has 22 tool positions, 10,000 revs/min main and secondary spindles and can accommodate up to 3 tools cutting simultaneously
Touch trigger probes halve seal production setup
(May 2001)
Set up times have been cut by half, tool setting optimised and quality audit data gathered following the installation of Heidenhain touch trigger probes and tool setting probes at Cross Manufacturing
Loading system automates any CNC chucking lathe
(December 2000)
Automation of virtually any CNC chucking lathe is easy with the bolt-on Robo Loader RH-series, which has the capability to increase turning machine utilisation to around 80% from a typical 50%
Gamet Precision appointed Leader agent in France
(September 2000)
Leader Chuck Systems has expanded the availability in Europe of its clamping systems for machining centres, mills and grinders with the appointment of Gamet Precision as its agent in France
Machining centres developed for inconel grinding
(July 2000)
Rolls-Royce has developed a new technique called Viper grinding for producing Inconel aircraft engine parts on a machining centre instead of on a creep-feed grinder
Mach 2000 a big success for Leader
(June 2000)
Lathe chuck orders and an International Machine Tool Industry Award combined to make the MACH 2000 exhibition an outstanding success for Leader Chuck Systems of Birmingham
Mach 2000 exhibition a big success for Leader
(June 2000)
Orders and awards combined to make the MACH 2000 exhibition an outstanding success for Leader Chuck Systems of Birmingham