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CNC laser profiling machines cut up to 140m/min
2008-09-26 11:23:29
CNC laser cutting and profiling machines achieve cutting speeds of 140m/min and head acceleration of 12m/s2, for rapidly profiling a wide range of materials up to 25mm thick mild steel. Prima Industrie UK will demonstrate the speed, accuracy and productivity benefits of its Platino CNC laser cutting and CompactServer work handling technology at the UK’s MACH [...]


CNC laser profiler selected for ‘lights out’ work
2008-09-26 11:22:12
Impressed by a CNC laser profiling system’s speed and accuracy, a sheet metal subcontractor selected a 4kW system complete with a 10-storey automated work handling system for ‘lights out’ working. UK sheet metal working subcontractor, Stevens and Carlotti, said that investment in high capability CNC production technology, such as its latest integrated CNC laser cutting and [...]


Automated CNC laser cutter is very flexible
2008-09-26 11:20:43
Trumpf showed its compact, flexible TruLaser 2030 CNC 3.2kW sheet material cutting and profiling cell with automated work handling and higly durable laser resonator. Trumpf’s TruLaser 2030 was shown at this week’s MACH 2008 machine tool exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, UK It is sold as an ‘off the shelf’ automated machine that includes Trumpf’s latest [...]
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Laser cut plates sheet need little finishing
2008-09-26 11:19:43
Generally, the metal cutting edge achieved with Alpharex laser system needs no extensive finishing after cutting and profiling large sheet metal plate extremely accurately. ESAB Cutting Systems’ Alpharex laser cutting machines have ability to cut large sheet metal plate extremely accurately ESAB said that this feature differentiates the Alpharex from other laser cutting machines and there [.
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CNC laser cutting investment expands business
2008-09-26 11:18:00
By investing GBP 655,000 in two Trumpf laser cutting machines an architectural metalworker has reduced cycle times by 50-60% and expanded sub contract work. An architectural metalworker has invested GBP 655,000 itwo Trumpf CNC laser cutting machines and has realised an impressive reduction in cycle times of some 50-60% on average Based In Birmingham, UK, Savekers [...]
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CNC laser offers high cutting speed and Quality
2008-09-26 11:16:23
Subcontract fabricator has found a CNC laser cutting machine that is not only able to handle the wide-ranging job specifications, but also offers speed, reliability and the highest cutting quality. Young and Wood of Harlow, Essex, UK, makes a diverse range of components for architectural fittings, commercial buses and the banking industry The company recently installed [...]
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Okuma reluctance motor used on CNC
2008-09-20 22:47:15
Okuma has announced that its reluctance motor is to be used as a drive for the main spindle and optional counter spindle on its LB lathes, replacing conventional brushless AC motors. Previously the reluctance motor’s high torque made it unsuitable for applications where accurate speed control is essential The torque ripple and speed control problems have [...]


Cylindrical laser machining gets motion platform
2008-09-18 23:54:06
Direct-drive, brushless linear and rotary motion platform that includes automated workpiece handing and tooling platforms is intended for cylindrical laser machining applications. Aerotech’s LaserTurn combines high performance, direct-drive brushless linear and rotary positioning stages with automated workpiece handling and provision for customised tooling - for a completely integrated motio


Laser engraves deeply from 3D CAD models
2008-09-18 23:53:22
Laser engraver performs deep engraving direct from 3D CAD models on workpieces up to 500mm3, including cutting complete tool cavities, adding fine detail, textures, logos or producing electrodes. To accommodate the first ever UK exhibition for the FOBA Laser Engraving machine Kaye-Dee have had to move to the larger C52 stand Hall 3 at the forthcoming [...]
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Laser power source used in medical manufacture
2008-09-18 23:52:00
A 400W laser power source for a major OEM manufacturer of medical equipment and features a 60A constant current source and can drive up to 35W CW laser diodes. UK Power supply specialist, Ferrus Power, has demonstrated its extensive design capability by developing a new 400W laser power source for a major OEM manufacturer of medical [...]
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Water jet cutting includes 5-axis heads
2008-10-14 11:26:25
WARDJet waterjet cutting machines now offers over 20 models of machines and produces systems with multiple 5-axis abrasive or water only cutting heads. A leading manufacturer of waterjet cutting machines, WARDJet, now offers over 20 models The company also produces systems with multiple 5-axis abrasive or water only cutting heads WARDJet also specializes in custom machine [...]


Control Microsystems reveals SCADARange line
2008-10-14 11:25:29
Control Microsystems has announced the launch of its SCADARange line of wireless process instruments. Designed for use in applications where traditional wired sensor connections are not physically or financially feasible, SCADARange products wirelessly transmit data through a centralised base radio station over a secure 900MHz license-free connection Up to 100 field devices can be polled at [...]
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Accustream adds to AS Series of intensifier pumps
2008-10-14 11:24:41
Accustream has introduced a 150 horsepower model - the AS-60150 - to its AS Series of intensifier pumps . It produces 3.2 gal/min (12.1 litre/min) continuous output pressure adjustable up to 60,000 lb/in2 (4285 bar) The pump incorporates Accustream’s Advanced Intensifier Technology (AIT) The machine features two independent hydraulic pumps that power each intensifier. Each hydraulic pump can


Jet Edge launches mid-rail waterjet system
2008-10-14 11:20:27
et Edge has introduced the new Mid-Rail Gantry waterjet system. It features an 8 x 13in work envelope with an exposed tank that easily accommodates overhead loading It comes standard with one abrasive jet cutting head - a second cutting head can be added The Mid-Rail Gantry is ball-screw driven for higher accuracy. Its heavy-wall tubular steel construction [...]


Prosaw introduces water jet cutting machines
2008-10-14 11:19:07
Prosaw, Kettering has launched the TCI range of water jet cutting machines in the UK, which include an abrasive sludge removal system. The abrasive sludge is pumped into a disposable, 1000kg-capacity bag without the need for mechanical moving parts in the tank Water is separated out and returned to the tank The [...]


CNC machining aerospace engine parts,structurals
2008-10-06 02:54:51
NCMT will feature the milling of aircraft structural parts and grinding of engine components using the VIPER process at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow. NCMT will feature on Makino machine tools the CNC milling of aircraft structural parts and CNC grinding of engine components using the Rolls-Royce VIPER process at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow * [...]


5-axis VMC benefits from linear motor drives
2008-10-06 02:53:03
A simultaneous 5-axis vertical machining centre has the advantage of ultra-short positioning times through the use of linear drive systems in each of its three main axes. The Deckel Maho simultaneous 5-axis HSC 75Vlinear vertical machining centre (VMC) has the advantage of achieveing ultra-short positioning times through the use of linear drive systems in each of [...]


Latest 5-axis machining technology demonstrated
2008-10-06 02:51:55
Hurco will demonstrate at the USA’s IMTS 2008 its latest 5-axis machining technology as well as multi-tasking machine tools and its larger machining centres. Focussing on 5-axis technology, multi-tasking machines and large sized machining centres, Hurco will demonstrate at the USA’s IMTS 2008 machine tool exhibition how productivity and profit are increased by its integrated control [.


Matsuura machining centre doubles productivity
2008-10-06 02:50:55
A five-axis Matsuura MAM72-63V machining centre machines jobs in two clampings that previously needed four/five operations on three-axis machining centres at Atlantic Precision Engineering. Of the many subcontractors in the UK serving the growing aerospace sector, Atlantic Precision Engineering is unusual in that, since it was established in 1992, it has specialised in machining both metallic [...


Powerful CNC lathes machine ‘difficult’ alloys
2008-11-10 20:48:26
CMZ said that its powerful TL CNC lathes have a box-section guide design for maximum rigidity and accuracy, which makes they are ideal for machining difficult aerospace alloys. Spanish machine tool manufacturer, CMZ, offers 24 models of its TL series of CNC lathes and turning centres. These machines, said the company, combine speed, power and accuracy in [...]


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