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The Manufacturingtalk Newsletter: 18 December 2006
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MANUFACTURINGTALK
The Independent Weekly Product Information Guide for Manufacturing,
Production and Automation Engineers
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Issue 297: 18 December 2006
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top new products selection
[1] Vertical machining centre absorbs vibration
[2] Half price displacement measurement sensor
[3] Solid carbide cutters mill aluminium faster
[4] Expanding collets solve difficult machining jobs
[5] Copper capillary ensures wire bond quality
[6] Line scan cameras and profiling systems
[7] Focus and value proposition for manufacturers
[8] Controls for test, measurement and automation
[9] High density evolution device servers
[10] Communication gateway for inexpensive monitoring
* Other industry news
* New technical articles and case studies
* Other featured product news
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Mike Page, Editor, writes:
This newsletter will be the last one for 2006. The next edition will
be on January 8 2007. As 2006 nears its end, we will have passed the
40,000 story level and if current trends continue through 2007, I
imagine that the Manufacturingtalk website will top 50,000 by the end
of next year.
If you look at the 'Industry News' section, you will see that the UK
government is finally pushing the idea that apprenticeship schemes are
'with it'. Well, remembering the promises when the UK's socialist
political party came to power some years ago - that it would support
manufacturing industry - it has only taken a few years to actually do
something about it. I still feel that the industry has yet to convince
youngsters that engineering and manufacturing are good things to
pursue. A harder task is to convince them that they can earn good
money - in some areas.
Maybe parents should give their youngsters construction sets (like
French 'Meccano' and Lego's technical sets) this Christmas instead of
music systems, mobile phones and computerised game systems. One has to
try and reintroduce the 'culture' of engineering and manufacturing
into areas so devastated by previous UK national policies.
On a much brighter note, it will be time to have a holiday and
celebrate it in what ever fashion pleases you best - be it religious,
lots of fun or just eating and drinking. Wishing you all the very best
'Season's Greetings' and a very Happy Christmas.
I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In
addition to the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are
hundreds more on our website and dozens more being added daily, so do
take a look if you can.
Alternatively, the full stories behind all the summaries and headlines
in this newsletter can be retrieved by email alone: see details below.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions as to how we might make
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Best wishes
Mike Page, Editor
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OUR TOP NEW PRODUCT SELECTION
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[1] VERTICAL MACHINING CENTRE ABSORBS VIBRATION
(C Dugard, 13 Dec 2006)
Developed for a very cost-effective performance and capability with
ISO 40 spindle options of 15,000, 10,000 or 8,000 rev/min under
control of Fanuc OiMB control, the latest Dugard Eagle 600 vertical
machining centre reveals its in-built rigidity in production from high
grade FC-30 iron castings.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cdu/cdu167.html
or send a blank email to mailto:cdu167@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[2] HALF PRICE DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT SENSOR
(Micro-Epsilon UK, 15 Dec 2006)
A non-contact, optoelectronic displacement (position) measurement
sensor has been launched that offers OEMs, machine builders and end
users all the technical advantages of its predecessor, but at half the
cost. Micro-Epsilon's new compact, robust 'optoNCDT 1300' laser
sensor measures displacement.
> Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/mtw/107/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/mtw/mtw107.html
or send a blank email to mailto:mtw107@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[3] SOLID CARBIDE CUTTERS MILL ALUMINIUM FASTER
(WNT (UK), 13 Dec 2006)
Solid carbide cutters - 3-20mm diameter - deliver much higher cutting
speeds and feeds for machining aluminium than conventional cutters.
The latest addition to the WNT solid carbide milling cutter range is
proving to be extremely advantageous to those companies machining
aluminium and other non-ferrous materials.
> Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/wnt/167/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/wnt/wnt167.html
or send a blank email to mailto:wnt167@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[4] EXPANDING COLLETS SOLVE DIFFICULT MACHINING JOBS
(Hardinge Machine Tools, 15 Dec 2006)
Expanding collets and between centre arbors (mandrels) grip the
internal diameter of a part for turning, milling, grinding, assembly,
inspection and automation applications. When the outside diameter
(OD) of the part is hard to grip, or cannot be gripped, internal
gripping may be your answer.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hae/hae139.html
or send a blank email to mailto:hae139@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[5] COPPER CAPILLARY ENSURES WIRE BOND QUALITY
(Kulicke and Soffa Industries, 15 Dec 2006)
Expanding upon the capabilities of its highly successful copper
capillary called CuPRA, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, has developed
the CuPRAplus that supports highly consistent and stable fine wire 2nd
bonds, while maintaining the quality of the overall wire bonding
process.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kul/kul100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:kul100@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[6] LINE SCAN CAMERAS AND PROFILING SYSTEMS
(Oxford Sensor Technology, 15 Dec 2006)
Oxford Sensor Technology (OST) has announced its appointment as an
Integration Partner for the Sick/IVP range of high speed line scan
cameras and profiling systems. The series includes: IVC-3D - A camera
that combines the flexibility of a smart camera and the power of
high-speed 3D imaging.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/oxa/oxa115.html
or send a blank email to mailto:oxa115@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[7] FOCUS AND VALUE PROPOSITION FOR MANUFACTURERS
(Commence Corporation, 13 Dec 2006)
Commence offers industrial companies complete 'Freedom Of Choice' to
select the solutions and platform that best meets the business
requirements of manufacturers and distributors. The comprehensive CRM
Industrial application suite is available for use on premise or
on-demand as a hosted service.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/cmf/cmf111.html
or send a blank email to mailto:cmf111@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[8] CONTROLS FOR TEST, MEASUREMENT AND AUTOMATION
(National Instruments, 14 Dec 2006)
National Instruments has announced the release of NI Measurement
Studio 8.1, a comprehensive suite of class libraries and user
interface controls for test, measurement and automation applications
built using Microsoft Visual Studio. Measurement Studio 8.1
simplifies and accelerates remote monitoring.
> Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/nat/315/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/nat/nat315.html
or send a blank email to mailto:nat315@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[9] HIGH DENSITY EVOLUTION DEVICE SERVERS
(Lantronix, 15 Dec 2006)
Lantronix has announced the launch of its latest device networking
solution, the EDS16PR and EDS32PR high density device servers. IT
managers and engineers can quickly and securely connect access and
monitor up to 32 serial devices over existing management or production
networks.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lge/lge103.html
or send a blank email to mailto:lge103@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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[10] COMMUNICATION GATEWAY FOR INEXPENSIVE MONITORING
(Red Lion Controls, 14 Dec 2006)
Red Lion Controls has introduced the ICM8 Communication Gateway module
as a cost-effective way to implement online data monitoring of Red
Lion temperature controllers and PAX Series Panel Meters. ICM8 offers
RS232 and RS485 serial ports and a 10 Base-T/100 Ethernet port.
> Request free details from the supplier:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/rei/122/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/rei/rei122.html
or send a blank email to mailto:rei122@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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This week's industry news
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WELDING CONSUMABLES COMPANY ACQUISITION
(Lincoln Electric Company, The, 14 Dec 2006)
Lincoln Electric has announced that it has acquired Metrode Products,
a privately-held manufacturer of specialty consumables focused on the
process and power generation industries.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lie/lie132.html
or send a blank email to mailto:lie132@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
UK DTI'S TARGET TO SLASH RED TAPE WELCOMED
(The Forum of Private Business, 13 Dec 2006)
The Forum of Private Business has cautiously welcomed moves to slash
red tape in the UK government's Department of Trade and Industry's
Simplification Plan.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/fom/fom141.html
or send a blank email to mailto:fom141@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
DEVELOPING UK ENGINEERING APPRENTICESHIPS
(LSC Learning and Skills Council, 13 Dec 2006)
The Learning and Skills Council has launched its search for employers
in UK manufacturing sector who are exceptionally committed to
developing the skills through apprentice training programmes.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/lal/lal103.html
or send a blank email to mailto:lal103@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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ONE-HIT MILL/TURN CYCLES PRODUCE MARINE VALVE
(Rodmatic, 15 Dec 2006)
An important turn-key project to produce special development marine
valve blocks out of 316 stainless steel with a three micron final bore
tolerance has been completed by Rodmatic Hytek of Reading.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/raw/raw108.html
or send a blank email to mailto:raw108@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
GTS FIND FLEXIBLE ERP SOLUTION IN EXEL EFACS E/8
(Exel Computer Systems, 11 Dec 2006)
Successful stage 1 of implementation already delivering considerable
stock management benefits
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/exl/exl127.html
or send a blank email to mailto:exl127@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
> Request free details from the supplier on Efacs ERP system:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/exl/127/4
LOCKING BUSH IMPROVES ROD LINE EFFICIENCY
(Lenze, 13 Dec 2006)
Use of a locking bush In a processing line for the production of steel
rod and bar has made the fixing of the feed rollers more efficient in
a shaft to hub connection.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/len/len137.html
or send a blank email to mailto:len137@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
> Request free details from the supplier on HYLOC locking bush:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/len/137/4
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Other featured new product news
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COIL LOADING CARS RETROFIT EASILY INTO LINES
(Shear-Form Machine Tools, 13 Dec 2006)
Low cost, easy to install coil loading cars have been designed for
easy retrofitting to most de-coilers found in coil processing lines.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/she/she152.html
or send a blank email to mailto:she152@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
WORKHOLDING AND PRODUCTIVITY, JIGS AND FIXTURES
(1st MTA (1st Machine Tool Accessories), 11 Dec 2006)
The cost-effective Leave modular jig and fixturing system has been
added to 1st MTA's rapidly-expanding range of workholding and
shopfloor productivity solutions available on-line.
> Request free details from the supplier on Jigs and fixtures:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/sts/103/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/sts/sts103.html
or send a blank email to mailto:sts103@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
MIG/MAG WIRE FEEDERS HAVE IMPACT RESISTANCE
(Kemppi (UK), 15 Dec 2006)
Welding company has launched two wire feed units for its three-phase
230V/440V MIG/MAG welding systems for use in shipbuilding, offshore
and general fabrication.
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/kem/kem152.html
or send a blank email to mailto:kem152@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
SQUARE FAN IMPROVES LIFE EXPECTANCY
(EAO, 15 Dec 2006)
EAO, UK representative for Sanyo Denki, can improve the life
expectancy and eliminate maintenance concerns of a product with the
industry's first Long Life 40mm square fan.
> Request free details from the supplier on San Ace 40L cooling fan:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/eao/164/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/eao/eao164.html
or send a blank email to mailto:eao164@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
COMBINED SERVOMOTORS AND GEARHEADS
(Danaher Motion, 15 Dec 2006)
Danaher Motion has launched a series of combined servomotors/gearheads
which guarantee short installation and testing times together with
optimum performance since the two modules are well matched.
> Request free details from the supplier on Combined servomotors and
gearheads:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/dna/155/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/dna/dna155.html
or send a blank email to mailto:dna155@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
AUTOMATED SAMPLE SCANNING AND IMAGE STITCHING
(Syncroscopy, 15 Dec 2006)
Syncroscopy has introduced its new Montage Explorer, an automated
sample scanning and image stitching system which helps to rapidly
produce a single, perfectly focused image of a microscope slide.
> Request free details from the supplier on Montage Explorer:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/syn/105/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/syn/syn105.html
or send a blank email to mailto:syn105@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
CASE ERECTING AND INSERTING EQUIPMENT AUTOMATES
(Sealed Air Shrink Packaging Division, 12 Dec 2006)
Versatile case erecting and inserting equipment for more automated end
of line equipment can deal with many other products as well as drinks.
> Request free details from the supplier on Case erecting and
inserting equipment:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/seq/112/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/seq/seq112.html
or send a blank email to mailto:seq112@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
CLOSING THE COMMUNICATION GAP
(The Profibus Group, 12 Dec 2006)
Profibus International has released the "Profinet and MES Maintenance
Operations" guideline
> Request free details from the supplier on Profinet and MES
Maintenance Operations guideline:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/pro/223/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/pro/pro223.html
or send a blank email to mailto:pro223@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
AVANQUEST LAUNCH TURBOCAD FOR MAC 2007
(Avanquest UK, 12 Dec 2006)
Leading retail CAD software updated as a universal APP for Intel-based
Macs and includes over two dozen new features and enhancements.
> Request free details from the supplier on TurboCAD Mac 2007:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/avq/100/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/avq/avq100.html
or send a blank email to mailto:avq100@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION AND AUTO-SEQUENCES
(HBM UK, 14 Dec 2006)
HBM's new catman AP software provides video-synchronisation and
auto-sequences to help rapid data acquisition, visualization and data
analysis.
> Request free details from the supplier on AP software:
http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/rdx/ml/hbm/162/4
* Read more: http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/hbm/hbm162.html
or send a blank email to mailto:hbm162@fetch.manufacturingtalk.com
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