Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Milling Machine",
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 Technology helps refurbish vintage trains from
AMAP (University of Sunderland), which we summarised at the time by saying "Digital Factory's new Digital Factory Resource Centre provides North East businesses with advice, training and the latest digital technologies".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Modelling paste provides rugged models from
Huntsman Advanced Materials: "RenPaste 4666 offers good temperature resistance, is durable enough for repeated demoulding and gives a high-quality finish".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Delcam
concerning its PowerShape and CopyCAD
- take a look at Reverse engineering makes medical implants fit
which says: "Delcam software helps Isiqu Orthopaedics to design and manufacture custom-made bone and joint implants in patients with tumours and major bone loss".
Take a look also at the news release from Renishaw, Metrology company meets Olympic challenge,
as well as Automation suits small businesses from Barr and Paatz,
and Milling machine allows prepping operations from Heidenhain (GB).
See also:
Consulting company gains new expert
(February 2007)
Dr Russell Henke will join Cyon Research's select group of knowledgeable experts on business and technology issues
Modelling paste provides plugs for high-tech boat
(February 2007)
RenPaste XD 4618-1 R/H seamless modelling paste is being used to build the plugs used for mould production of the Hydroptere Flying Trimaran's wing floats
Motion controller helps machine stone
(February 2007)
A CNC motion controller with a powerful onboard PLC is at the heart of an automation system for a new design of machine that mills complex shapes into stone
Biggest-Ever Machined Castings
(July 2006)
Roads in Sheffield were closed and nighttime traffic diverted on two occasions recently, as the western world's largest steel castings were hauled by 72-wheel transporters across town
Lifetime achievement award for Henke
(April 2006)
Dr Russell F Henke will receive the 2006 CAD Society Lifetime Achievement Award for his life-long dedication to the CAD industry
Pumps handle ferric chloride safely
(February 2006)
Magnetic drive pumps lend themselves to handling ferric chloride, which can easily contaminate the surrounding area with the slightest leak
Kada looks to Mitsubishi for robots
(December 2005)
When Austrian lock manufacturer Kaba looked to boost production of its inline lock cylinders and door locks without compromising quality, it turned to Mitsubishi for its robotics
Heidenhain joins forces to promote machine probing
(November 2005)
Heidenhain (GB) has joined forces with Sheffield-based machine tool distributor Ward Hi-Tech to promote the use of machine probing
Servo actuators control rapid tooling process
(October 2005)
Unimatic Engineers has built a bespoke milling machine for an innovative company developing a fundamentally new way of creating moulds for plastic and metal forming
Investment expands prototyping capabilities
(September 2005)
To compliment its growing design team and the wide scope of projects, Design Reality has invested heavily in its model making workshop
Modelling paste is made for marine applications
(March 2005)
Huntsman Advanced Materials has developed a new version of RenPaste SMP specifically for marine applications
Probe speeds machine setup
(November 2004)
The MarTest 802 EW measuring probe provides machine operators with a fast, easy way to set up their milling and EDM machines
University helps with steam-powered record bid
(August 2004)
The Chief Engineering Designer of the world's fastest car, Prof Glynne Bowsher, is well on the way to tackling his next world-record with the help of Coventry University
Six-axis readout improves machine control
(June 2004)
The retrofit of a Positip 880 six-axis readout and partial machine rebuild on a Boko vertical milling/boring machine gives UKAEA Fusion, Special Purposes Workshop, greater flexibility
CNC package combines CAM with motion control
(March 2004)
JenCNC is a full-featured 3D CNC software package designed exclusively to run Animatics SmartMotors
Guides go full circle
(July 2003)
When Mirage Machines launched its portable milling machine, the level of accuracy and reliability provided by THK's integral circular guide was no illusion
Instrument chucks save precious time and money
(June 2003)
Machining delicate jewellery items from precious metals demands special care, and in terms of workholding it is essential the high-value workpieces are held both safely and securely
Modelling boards help speed SUV to market
(June 2003)
RenShape modelling boards have been used to build the first sports utility vehicle ever developed by Alfa Romeo
Measurement systems provide precision for Toyota
(May 2003)
Toyota Motorsport's ongoing success in the South African production car racing championship, rally championship and off-road racing championship has been attributed to a number of factors
Superabrasive machining tackles superalloys
(September 2002)
A research project at Cranfield University has employed Holroyd's superabrasive Edgetek machines to achieve significant breakthroughs when machining nickel based superalloys
3D scanner is as easy as photocopying
(August 2002)
A novel 3D scanner is claimed to make converting an object into a digital model almost as easy as photocopying
Walk on sales success at MACH
(June 2002)
The array of machines displayed by Ward CNC must have made an impression on visitors to MACH
Control system retrofit raises productivity
(June 2002)
The retrofit of an Anilam MK 3300 three-axis control system to a Butler Elgamill bed mill has solved a number of problems for Auto Gravity Machines
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
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
Big milling machine handles big steel vessels
(March 2002)
When Stainless Metalcraft won a new contract to produce cryogenic vessels for a customer in Switzerland, it had to quickly install the appropriate machining capacity
Digitisers produce CAD data from 3D objects
(February 2002)
Rathnew Scientific is a new Irish company specifically set up to market and provide support throughout Ireland for Renishaw's sophisticated digitising equipment and software
Second milling machine for Thomson
(February 2002)
Sheffield-based Ward CNC has supplied a four-axis Soraluce SP6000 travelling-column bed-type milling machine to specialist engineer, Thomson Machine and Tool
High accuracy level on universal milling machine
(December 2001)
With a universal milling head able to swivel through 90 degrees, the Hermle U630 Universal milling machine has been developed for prototype, mould and die and small batch machining
In-situ machining resores mill for Corus
(November 2001)
Metalock Engineering carried out extensive in-situ machining work at Corus, Port Talbot, to restore the reversing roughing mill to its original manufacturing tolerance
Sandblasting system at very affordable price
(November 2001)
The new Quikmask sandblasting package combines low cost and ease of use, making it ideal for the needs of enterprise educational establishments in addition to traditional shot-blasting users
Safety shields for milling machines come to UK
(October 2001)
SKF Engineering Products has signed an agreement to become the UK distributor of the Finn Safety Systems range of protective screens and shields for a variety of equipment in the metalworking industry
Low-cost sandblasting package
(September 2001)
A sandblasting package combining low cost and ease of use, making it ideal for the needs of enterprise educational establishments, is launched by Mega Electronics