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Heidenhain touch probe inspects tools
The TT 449 touch probe from Heidenhain (GB) provides flexibility of tool inspection in conjunction with CNC system measuring cycles on a range of machine tools using Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 October 2009
Zytek uses Renco R35i encoders to develop gearbox
Rotary optical encoders from Renco, part of Heidenhain, have enabled Zytek Electric Vehicles to create an electric motor gearbox to replace the engine and drivetrain in a regular fuel-powered vehicle.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 June 2009
Endat 2.2 is backed by new software tools
Heidenhain has introduced the Endat 2.2 bi-directional interface for encoders for fast-response applications with direct drives.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 June 2009
Heidenhain offers position display units
Heidenhain GB has revealed two single-axis position display units.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 May 2009
Digital drive control enables precision drilling
Machine tools with digital drive control systems are capable of the high precision drilling of cooling holes in turbine components destined for aerospace engines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 March 2008
Market recognition wins DRO distribution deal
Appointment enhances Heidenhain's extensive nationwide coverage of distributors and reflects the high standards of technical competency expected of Heidenhain distributors.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 March 2008
Novel sensors improve probing accuracy
Workpiece probe features an innovative design to create a low probing force along with an infra-red system to transmit the trigger signal to the machine control.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 December 2007
System provides good images of small objects
The camera develops a large depth of field as optical magnification is minimal, meaning that 3D object images are 'sharp' on all surfaces.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 November 2007
Encoders offer speed and accuracy
The Heidenhain Era 4000 series of encoders is suited to use in highly dynamic applications where measurement within a few angular seconds is a pre-requisite.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 April 2007
Milling machine allows prepping operations
A refurbished TNC retrofitter is playing a key role in the supply of 11,700 stringers destined for the Airbus range of aircraft.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 March 2007
Trade-in offer extended
Heidenhain's GBP200 trade-in offer covers any DRO system, from any manufacturer, in any condition, that is being replaced by a new Heidenhain two or three-axis DRO system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 February 2007
Digital switchboard improves support services
Heidenhain (GB) has invested in a state-of-the-art digital switchboard system at its Burgess Hill headquarters.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 February 2007
Relocation creates distribution vacancy
Heidenhain is on the lookout for a digital readout retrofit distributor to cover North London and Home Counties territory.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 February 2007
New features add value to CNC system
Heidenhain's iTNC 530 control remains at the forefront of CNC systems when it comes to operation and user-friendliness.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 January 2007
Digital readout system adds linear encoder
Following the successful introduction of Heidenhain's ND 780 multifeature digital readout system during 2006, the company has introduced a new linear encoder for application on manual machines.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 January 2007
Digital readouts upgrade bevel gear cutting
Having been advised that it was not possible to fit digital readouts to Gleason bevel gear cutting machines, Smiths Aerospace of Wolverhampton was pleasantly surprised when it called Imek Precision.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2006
CNC aids drive to diversification
The option to fit a TNC i530 CNC control to vertical machining centres has proved highly beneficial to Newcastle Tool and Gauge's drive to diversification.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 September 2006
Heidenhain expands its linear encoder range
In response to a constantly evolving market for its products Heidenhain has launched a new range of 'low-end' linear encoders to compliment its existing range of 'high-end' encoders
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 August 2006
Encoder interface closes the loop on control
The EnDat interface can transmit position values from incremental and absolute encoders as well as transmitting or updating information stored in the encoder, or saving new information.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 May 2006
Rotary encoders offer more than resolvers
Heidenhain's new EQI 1100 series inductive rotary encoders feature compact dimensions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 March 2006
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