Machine Building

DIAdem used to improve wind-tunnel test data processing

National Instruments' DIAdem data analysis and report generation software is being used by Airbus for processing data collected from wind-tunnel tests and saving a significant amount of analysis time.

21st November 2006

Laser sintering used to manufacture production F1 parts

WilliamsF1 is using EOSINT P 385 machines for the rapid manufacture of components for use in full-size car mock-ups as well as for the team's test and race cars.

21st November 2006

Smart drives simplify cable winding automation

The Centrilift Cable facility in Claremore, Oklahoma is using a smart AC motor drive from the Baldor H2 series to eliminate a PLC and improve the productivity of winding cable onto drums.

17th November 2006

Industrial fast Ethernet transceivers used by leading players

Industrial fast Ethernet optical transceivers from Avago Technologies are being used by Phoenix Contact and Siemens.

15th November 2006

Abrasive peel grinding reduces cycle time by 88 per cent

Holroyd has employed its super-abrasive machining technology to reduce the cycle time for producing turbo charger stators from 5.5 minutes to just 46 seconds.

14th November 2006

Free guide to bearings for petrochemical applications

NSK is publishing a free booklet that provides information regarding the choice of bearings for use in petrochemical applications.

13th November 2006

Beamex supplies validated calibration system to Astellas

Beamex Limited (UK) has successfully installed a validated CMX calibration management system for Astellas Ireland Co Limited.

8th November 2006

Direct metal laser sintering of production-quality parts

Direct Metal Laser-Sintering (DMLS) has now advanced to become a key technology for e-Manufacturing: fast and cost-effective direct production from electronic data. Sirona uses DMLS to manufacture bespoke series products out of metal, such as cobalt-chrome alloy dental prostheses.

7th November 2006

Cartesian Motion System is safe and convenient

A pre-configured Cartesian Motion System (CMS) from Bosch Rexroth has provided Applied Cooling Technology with a safe, convenient and cost-effective automation system for loading cooling fins into its innovative finning machines.

6th November 2006

CitectSCADA system implemented in new greensand plant

A CitectSCADA system is providing plant visualisation and operator interface functions in a turnkey project undertaken by Orthos Projects for Scaw Metals, South Africa's leading producer of high-chrome grinding media for the mining industry.

1st November 2006