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Cutting tales |
13/08/2010
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| Improved productivity through the application of latest tooling innovations has been achieved by three companies: one in the UK, another in Germany and a third in Jordan. Andrew Allcock reports |
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Positive and productive |
09/07/2010
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| Andrew Allcock spent five days at MACH 2010 (7-11 June) and delivers this positive verdict on a show that was held at a difficult time but which delivered above many's expectations [extended version of magazine article] |
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Finding the right blend |
25/06/2010
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| Successful composites machining is achieved through a combination of correctly specified tooling, machine and software, ensuring little margin for error. Machinery reports |
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Cutting inefficiency |
07/05/2010
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| Andrew Allcock reviews two recent tooling applications, one at a high volume turned parts manufacturer, the other at motorcycle maker, Triumph [extended version of magazine feature] |
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Put inefficiency behind bars |
01/05/2010
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| The barfeed is noted as an unassuming machine shop workhorse, but there is more than meets the eye to this affordable yet effective technology. Steed Webzell reports |
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Opportunity dawns |
01/04/2010
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| With plenty of new developments in wind power, offshore in particular, Steed Webzell investigates what it could mean for UK companies |
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Sandvik Coromant Coropak 2 highlights |
05/02/2010
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| Sandvik Coromant releases products in two stages throughout the year. Andrew Allcock reviews some of the highlights from the Coropak 2 unveiling last year. Composites machining, medical, wind power plus specific product developments are covered. (This is an extended version of a feature first
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Boosting productivity in the energy sector |
05/02/2010
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| With energy demand greater than ever, machinists in this buoyant sector are finding that investment really does pay dividends. Steed Webzell reports. (This is an extended version of a feature first published in Machinery magazine, February 2010). |
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Productivity edge |
04/01/2010
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| Andrew Allcock reviews a variety of tooling challenges and their successful solutions for a cross-section of components and firms |
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Professional image |
29/10/2009
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| Machinery visited 50-man Higar Engineering and heard and saw how a world class precision sub-contractor operates. The establishment of robust processes at all levels is key, he found |
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Small focus |
29/09/2009
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| The IEC Ricoh Arena in Coventry is the setting for the Micro, Precision & Nano Manufacturing event, which takes place from 20-21 October. Machinery reports |
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Tooling challenges met |
20/08/2009
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| Modern tooling technology enhanced the output on elderly machines for one company, while converting to single-point thread milling is paying dividends elsewhere. Machinery explains |
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Innovation in the blood |
19/08/2009
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| Micro Metalsmiths, tucked away on the southern fringes of the North York Moors, continues to demonstrate innovation in its production processes, as Machinery discovered |
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Sky high demand |
14/07/2009
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| NCMT and ATI Stellram recently toured the country, taking their titanium machining message to several interested groups. Machinery sat in on one of the events |
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Heat-shrink’s grip tightens |
19/06/2009
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| Tooling supplier LMT (UK) underlines the benefits of heat-shrink tooling, noting that its use in low speed, difficult-to-machine materials is as relevant as the high speed applications normally associated with its application |
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The need for feed |
17/04/2009
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| Effective automation isn't always an articulated arm robot – the humble barfeed has been automating turning operations for a number of years, as Steed Webzell reports |
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Staying in the fast lane |
26/03/2009
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| It's been well reported in the media that Formula One has taken a knock at the hands of the credit crunch. However, rather than smashing headlong into the crash barriers, as some reporters would have you believe, the sport has suffered little more than a 'glancing blow'. |
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Performance cuts |
07/03/2009
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| While paying more for its tooling, Zeus Engineering discovered that it more than paid its way; ABP Engineering found that switching to another cutting tool for one aluminium job improved surface quality and demonstrated longer tool life; and Albion Automotive worked wtht TaeguTec to reduce tool
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Aerospace challenges |
27/01/2009
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| Andrew Allcock reviews recent aerospace manufacturing applications. They take in EDM, machining and degreasing. All are made in pursuit of increased productivity. |
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Taking care of the detail |
24/12/2008
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| A small cutting tool specialist is expanding on the back of the design, manufacture, supply and support of top quality cutting tools and more. |
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Driving up efficiency |
06/12/2008
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| Automotive suppliers are constantly seeking to react to the cost-down pressures of their customers. Investment in latest technology is key. |
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Best IMTS since 2000 |
03/12/2008
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| Posting its strongest showing since 2000, September’s IMTS in Chicago proved that the US manufacturing technologies sector is alive and well. |
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Aerospace effort |
01/12/2008
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| Unveiling its latest tranche of new products at a recent press day provided Machinery with the opportunity to visit Sandvik Coromant’s Aerospace Application Centre in Halesowen. |
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Racking up productivity |
06/11/2008
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| With lathes offering larger (and smaller) bar capacities and increasingly high speed spindles, the demands placed upon today’s magazine barfeeds have never been greater |
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Expanding complexities |
21/10/2008
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| The increasing use of composites throws up challenges for cutting tool companies; and not only because of the diverse materials |
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