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In control of operations |
19/02/2010
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| The CNC is the heartbeat of any machine tool. Understanding its capability is paramount to achieving genuine competitive gain. Steed Webzell reports |
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On-screen benefits |
06/01/2010
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| Andrew Allcock discovers the benefits of IT for better shopfloor control, the support of the manufacture of medical parts, and the design and manufacture of mould tools |
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Pioneering partners |
04/01/2010
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| Mori Seiki and Castle Precision have more in common than a shared name (Seiki is Japanese for precision) – they are both pushing technology boundaries, together and separately. Andrew Allcock reports |
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Knock-on benefits |
24/12/2009
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| High volume sub-contractor Rodmatic Hytek is reaping expected and unexpected benefits from its wire-cut EDM investment. Machinery reports |
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CADCAM up close |
15/11/2009
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| Machinery's annual CADCAM Matters event is this year being held at Donington Park, one of Britain's most popular racing circuits. If you are considering CADCAM software, the event, on 18 November, is for you |
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Order of the day |
29/10/2009
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| With most production techniques now super-lean, many manufacturers are scrutinising overheads, such as administration costs, in a bid for even greater competitiveness. Machinery reports |
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European showcase |
29/09/2009
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| EMO is Europe's biennial, international manufacturing technology exhibition. Last held in Italy six years ago, in 2003, the event this year takes place in the new showground, the "Fiera Milano" fairground, over six days. Machinery reports |
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Healthy investments |
07/08/2009
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| With a number of sectors currently scrutinising investment and production levels, many hope industries such as medical can help revive UK manufacturing. Machinery reports |
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Medical procedures |
31/07/2009
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| Precision turned parts sub-contractor Unicut Precision has won substantial medical sector business. Machinery heard about the company's journey and some of the key attributes in it success |
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Evolution and ambition |
23/07/2009
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| Planit Software was an unknown in the metalworking CADCAM market back in 1999. It is now aiming to be the number one CAM-focused company next year. Machinery reports |
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Single-source solution |
17/07/2009
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| A German large die designer and manufacturer is using Vero's VISI software to support key stages of design and manufacture. Machinery reports |
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Software drives benefits |
25/06/2009
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| Exerting control over administrative tasks is vital to the success of any manufacturing business, and more and more are using software to replace manual methods |
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One-stop retrofit shop |
09/04/2009
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| Renishaw revealed earlier this year that it was to enter the CMM retrofit market. Andrew Allcock heard about the company's service and explains here |
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Companies benefit from CADCAM |
25/03/2009
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| Delcam's PartMaker SwissCAM software is allowing QA Technology, a leading manufacturer of test probes for printed circuit boards, to efficiently turn around small lot sizes on its Tornos Deco sliding-head CNC lathe. According to Dave Coe, vice president at the New England, USA-based company, his
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DROs help with old and new |
13/03/2009
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| From restoring the Flying Scotsman to the training of tomorrows engineers, manual machines fitted with modern DROs show their worth |
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Technology race |
26/12/2008
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| Autosport Engineering takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, with trade days designated as 8 and 9 January. Machinery previews the manufacturing technology element. |
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Modern management |
10/12/2008
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| There is little doubt that good administration is essential to business success. Many companies prioritise investment in high-tech production equipment to make manufacturing processes more efficient but how many can say the same about their production management? |
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Information backbone |
07/12/2008
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| Seiki Systems software provides the ‘backbone’ for communications at AESSEAL, one of the largest mechanical seal manufacturers in the world. Machinery reports |
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Technology under control |
06/09/2008
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| The very heart of a modern machine its CNC. And for manual machines, it's DRO. Machinery investigates latest technology developments. |
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Out of one hand |
29/07/2008
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| Reverse engineering and composite parts design, manufacture and inspection were particular focuses at a recent Delcam-hosted event. In particular, the company introduced its new Tribrid Modelling approach – the next step on from its existing Hybrid Modelling approach that combines both surface and
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Suite success |
03/07/2008
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| Manufacturing should be simple. The order arrives; the parts get made; and an invoice is sent shortly after delivery. If only it was really like that.
In reality, we all know that the complexities and vagaries of modern manufacturing demand the application of a precise science called
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Farnborough International Airshow 2008 |
01/07/2008
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| As Farnborough International Airshow celebrates 60 years, the 2008 event will be the biggest ever in terms of exhibition space and exhibitor presence. Manufacturing technology suppliers are increasingly attending the event. |
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MACH accolades flood in |
21/06/2008
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| There was a positive rush from exhibitors to praise MACH 2008, held at Birmingham’s NEC from April 21 to 25. And it very much reflected the rush by visitors to the show. |
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Programming progress |
24/04/2008
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| Machinery reviews CAM related investment and benefits at a satellite maker, a medical appliance maker and a vacuum moulding company |
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Control patrol |
06/03/2008
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| One fact is certain about CNC and DRO systems: development continues apace. Machinery catches up with latest tweaks and innovations. |
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