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StandelDawman chooses cutting tool solutions from ITC

StandelDawman, manufacturer of electric golf trolleys and ancillaries, including wheels, clutches, axles, gearboxes and frame components, has invested in cutting tool solutions from ITC.

Published by: David Lloyd – Tue 05 Apr 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Waukesha Bearings invests in Doosan Puma lathes from Mills

Precision manufacturing specialist, Waukesha Bearings, has invested in Doosan Puma 2600 lathes from Mills CNC to help produce the INPRO/SEAL system.

Published by: David Lloyd – Tue 05 Apr 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Fine laser cutting offers precision for medical tools

Fine laser cutting is said to be ideal for specialised cutting requirements in the manufacturing of medical tube tools and components.

Published by: David Lloyd – Tue 05 Apr 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Upgrades: don’t gamble with CE Marking

End users looking to upgrade or optimise existing plant must ensure that the upgraded machine complies with the current legislation.

Published by: David Lloyd – Tue 05 Apr 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Automation boosts efficiency

As the UK’s first ‘fully-auto’ structural saw/drill line starts production at ParkerSteel, initial production shows dramatic gains in processing efficiency

Published by: Mike Excell – Mon 04 Apr 2011 | Read the full article ›
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The tough get going

Cycle-controlled lathes bring teeth to Cougar Tool’s oil-field equipment shop

Published by: Mike Excell – Thu 31 Mar 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Fast track for new medical devices

Rapid-manufacturing processes enable medical device designers and engineers to respond to late changes to designs and schedules whilst containing costs

Published by: Mike Excell – Tue 29 Mar 2011 | Read the full article ›
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DMG-Siemens integration

Siemens and DMG announce tight process integration from CAD to machined component, via NX CAM-840D CNC link

Published by: Mike Excell – Fri 25 Mar 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Adopt machine safety standards now

The Machinery Directive EN 13949-1 standards reflect current machine safety system design, so machine builders should adopt these standards sooner rather than later, says Kevin Ives, Machinery Safety Consultant at Pilz Automation Technology

Published by: Mike Excell – Wed 23 Mar 2011 | Read the full article ›
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Composite machining solutions

Sandvik Coromant presents innovations and developments in composite machining solutions at JEC Paris 2011

Published by: Mike Excell – Fri 18 Mar 2011 | Read the full article ›