Newall absolute linear encoders have been retrofitted to three ageing vertical turning lathes, enabling an aerospace manufacturer to reduce component scrap and rework rates through improved accuracy and repeatability.
1st August 2007
Newall Measurement Systems has supplied a MAG-TS incremental linear encoder for use on an automated sawing and bar/profile handling system that has enabled Special Metals Wiggin Ltd to save costs through reduced wastage.
Newall Measurement Systems is supplying its SHG-TT incremental linear encoders to Stimir for use on the company's innovative automatic stub saw and MIG welding systems for aluminium smelters
31st July 2007
Dial Tool Industries is finding that by using Misumi to supply custom-configured components, it can remove cost from the design, purchasing and machining elements of the machines it builds.
WEG has delivered its largest ever motor, a 27,000kW, 12-pole, 11kV slip ring induction machine, to CEGELEC UK for final installation in the early summer of 2008.
30th July 2007
Corus Process Engineering has been working with Lechler on a feasibility study so that Altos Hornos might upgrade its steel slab caster from water-only cooling to an air mist spray cooling system.
Kaby Engineers Ltd has been using Pilz non-contact safety switches on an induction hardening machine for several years; despite being subjected to aggressive media, high temperatures and strong magnetic fields, none of the switches has given any trouble.
New stamp handling machine provides high speed system for philatelic industry. The fully automated system accurately affixes 2400 stamps per hour and is able to handle self-adhesive stamps
29th July 2007
Paramount PDS is laser sintering aircraft parts from flame-retardant polyamide powder, PA 2210 FR, developed by EOS.
MSP has purchased a four-axis Denso robot from AA Robotics to tend a lathe, enabling production to be increased by 15 per cent.
