Machine Building

Datamate connectors save space and weight on nano satellite

Harwin has supplied 2mm pitch Datamate series connectors for use on the compact Delfi-C3 nano satellite, offering space and weight savings over conventional D subminiature connectors.

19th July 2008

Banner Chemicals selects Blackmer sliding vane pumps

AxFlow has supplied Blackmer sliding vane pumps to Banner Chemicals for loading/unloading tankers, drum filling/blending operations and pump blending duties.

19th July 2008

Vane pumps handle hot bitumen products

AxFlow's Blackmer vane pumps are being used to pump hot bitumen-based products for use in roadbuilding and repairs.

19th July 2008

FeatureCAM cuts part programming time by 30 per cent

Delcam's FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software has helped Hawk Industries to reduce part programming times by 30 per cent, slash machining times by 80 per cent and triple its output.

19th July 2008

Vibratory bowl feeds pharmaceutical rubber bungs

Elscint Automation has developed a vibratory feeder with a polished stainless steel bowl for feeding rubber bungs in a pharmaceutical packaging applications

19th July 2008

Poka Yoke approach to fastener torque control

A major UK vehicle assembly plant is using a TMAC Opta system and IS WrenchMaster from Crane Electronics to control the torque applied to exhaust manifold fasteners.

15th July 2008

Automated cell trims mouldings with six-axis robot and laser

ATM has built an automated cell for trimming flash from blow mouldings, with the cell benefiting from a six-axis robot and a laser that operates 'out of focus' to overcome the challenge of part-to-part dimensional variations.

14th July 2008

Rofin's lasers help Cherry lead the keyboard market

For a number of years Rofin has worked with Cherry to develop laser-marked keyboards that lead the market yet remain cost-competitive.

14th July 2008

Servo rotary indexing units incorporated in sculpture

Weiss has supplied twelve freely programmable, servo rotary indexing units for incorporating into a sculpture in the USA.

14th July 2008

Rofin-Baasel lasers weld Siemens VDO fuel injector nozzles

Rofin-Baasel lasers are being used in the manufacture of Siemens VDO fuel injector nozzles that are installed by European automotive manufacturers such as Mercedes, Opel and Renault.

13th July 2008