Andrew Allcock spoke to Heidenhain's manager, marketing, application development, Dr Jens Kummetz, about machine tool accuracy and Heidenhain's systematic approach and related technology
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Tool, die and mouldmaking operations require a skill set that is virtually unique in the machine shop segment. And, as Steed Webzell discovers, the technology is remarkably impressive, too
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Andrew Allcock speaks to one of the UK's leading independent trainers and CAM programmers, Gardner CNC, about the company's history, business and services
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Steed Webzell reviews an energy market buoyed by recent investment announcements and high expectations for a sustained period of growth and evolution
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Andrew Allcock reviews the consolidation of the sector, with specific attention paid to Vero Software's most recent acquisitions and what it might mean
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Behind every good CNC machine is a good CNC. Steed Webzell takes a look at developments in this key technology area and at CNC's application
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A rapid moulding prototyping service is favourite for Eaton Electric, while Delcam software supports a multitude of processes at a Belarus tyre mould-making facility. Plus product and news updates
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Steed Webzell previews AMB 2012, taking place in Stuttgart from 18-22 September, now one of Europe's largest and most prestigious manufacturing exhibitions
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Attending a showcase seminar on machining hard materials, Steed Webzell discovered the technology race to optimise such processes is accelerating, as manufacturers strive for ever greater competitive gain
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Radan remnant and part picking is key at one sheet metalworker; Lantek's integrated ERP/CADCAM system is helping a material stockholder; and Open Mind 5-axis CADCAM software is lengthening tool life and cutting cycle times at a subcontractor. Andrew Allcock explains
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With manufacturing organisations getting ever leaner, the need for greater automation in scheduling and planning operations is driving uptake in production control software, as Steed Webzell discovers
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Now in its second year, the European COMET programme aims to develop technologies that will allow high accuracy robot machining. Andrew Allcock reports
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Two companies are applying CADCAM software in more unconventional applications – vacuum-formed parts and large yacht structures. Both sing the praises of their 5-axis CADCAM packages. Andrew Allcock explains
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Alphacam has not only made HySpeed (CNC)'s repeat business for the aircraft sector more efficient, but it has also opened up opportunities in other market sectors such as pumps and drill components by using the software for prototyping. Machinery reports
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It took Stamps Engineering Services just five weeks to produce a prototype for a client who wanted to prove that a Wankel engine could give conventional turbines a run for their money in offshore powerboat racing. Machinery reports
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Complex parts, tight tolerances, difficult materials? Nothing a trip to Autosport 2012 won't resolve. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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Integrating an existing Radan CAM system with SAP; stunning results with SolidCAM's iMachining module; from mould making to large part machining with Delcam software. Andrew Allcock reports
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The automotive sector is one element of manufacturing that is helping to pull the country back on a path to growth. Steed Webzell reports on the technology investment actions of some in the sector
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The optimised machining of moulds and dies, and associated features such as cores and cavities, will take centre stage at EuroMold 2011. Steed Webzell previews the main attractions
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The demand for power shows no signs of letting up. Steed Webzell reports on a positively vibrant energy sector, for manufacturers prepared to invest, that is
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The manufacturing operations of Aston Martin, Airbus, BMW, GM, Boeing, Honda and Caterpillar are all embracing real-time tracking and location technology developed and supplied by a UK company based in Cambridge. What is it and what are the benefits? Brian Wall reports
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The changing profile of one firm's business and first installation of Mazak technology; Edgecam selected by automotive giant; and small parts manufacture, courtesy of Star sliding-head machinery. Machinery reports
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Machinery recently covered milling NC toolpath optimisation in depth (See here), but another CAM company, SolidCAM, is now promoting its solution more heavily in the UK, with a series of forthcoming demonstrations of the process now underway. Andrew Allcock reports
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Andrew Allcock attended Delcam's regular press update, this year held in Milan, to get a broad overview of the company's business and product developments (extended online article)
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With time an increasingly precious commodity in lean manufacturing companies, more and more are letting software take the strain. Steed Webzell reports
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