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| Premier Material Concepts adds to extrusion line |
21 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Premier Material Concepts, custom manufacturers of TPE, ABS,HIPS, PP and acrylics for thermoforming, POP display material, converters and custom fabricators, has expanded its production capacity by adding a third extrusion line and a “haircell” roll. |
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| EMG press at Sifan Systems boosts production |
19 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A 15 ton mechanical EMG press recently supplied by SMV Presses (UK) Ltd, the Coventry based power press and ancillary equipment manufacturer has very quickly boosted production at Sifan Systems Ltd, Witney, Oxfordshire, of motor bodies for fans used in domestic central heating systems. Greg Etter, Manufacturing Engineering Manager said. |
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| PMC provides unique TPE material for gasket and die cut applications |
19 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Premier Material Concepts, custom manufacturers of TPE, ABS, HIPS, PP and acrylics for thermoforming, POP display material, converters and custom fabricators, provides a broad range of TPE gasket materials supported by an array of fabrication capabilities. |
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| New sheet metal CAD/CAM software from Radan |
19 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Radan Delivers New Levels of Material Utilisation and Productivity Radan, the latest release of its world-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metal applications, is now available from Radan Computational Ltd. Many of the software’s new features focus on maximising sheet utilisation, reflecting the continuing escalation of world-wide raw material costs. |
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| Kostyrka fixes universal workholding problems |
18 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The high costs, single purpose fixtures and long set-up times traditionally required for holding large, contoured and/or variable geometry parts and structures are a thing of the past thanks to Kostyrka Universal Holding Fixtures, available exclusively in the UK from Roemheld. |
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| Rdan backs Henderson Fabrications’ drive for flexibility and fast customer response |
18 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Flexibility and responsiveness are two key attributes for any sheet metal work sub-contractor aiming to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. Indeed, they have proved to be a winning combination for Northampton-based Henderson Fabrication, a 25-strong company which serves the requirements of customers throughout the electronics, data and communication, finance and music sectors. |
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| Press orders for SMV presses |
17 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Presses (UK) Ltd, the Coventry based power press and ancillary equipment manufacturer received two orders for EMG pneumatic and mechanical presses. The first order was from Swindon, Wiltshire based Torinsifan, to be installed in their Whitney, Oxford manufacturing facility. |
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| PMC introduces PriemerKote UV resistant sheets and rolls for co-extruded applications |
17 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Findlay, Ohio, Premier Material Concepts, custom manufacturers of TPE, ABS, HIPS, PP and acrylics for thermoforming, POP display material, converters and custom fabricators, introduces its PremierKote line of UV-resistant sheets and rolls for co-extruded applications. |
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| New powerful punch press/laser combination cell |
17 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A new sheet metalworking machine that combines 30-tonnes-force hydraulic punching through a 20-station turret and 2.5 kW profiling using a Rofin-Sinar diffusion-cooled CO2 slab-laser has been introduced by Finn-Power. Designated LP6, it is available in the UK through sole agent, Press & Shear Machinery, Tamworth. |
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| New Matrix revolution from Roemheld |
16 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Roemheld has made it easier than ever for smaller companies to start using hydraulic clamping with the launch of its new Matrix system. These low-cost sets include clamping elements and claws that can be directly mounted onto the machine tool table as well as all the necessary hydraulic pipework and a pressure generator. |
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| Premier Material Concepts produces colorful thermoformable sheets for seasonal soft drink displays |
16 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Findlay, Ohio, Premier Material Concepts, has given seasonal holidays,and point-of-purchase displays,a new facelift by providing an extruded High-Impact Polystyrene for use in thermoforming innovative presentations such as the large pumpkin currently in stores as part of a national promotion by a major brand soft drink. |
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| Giving safety a hand |
16 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The new power unit with two-hand control from Roemheld has been designed to increase the safety of hydraulically-operated fixtures in workpiece clamping, forming, punching, and pressing. A reworked hydraulic control with 4/3 directional control valve (poppet type) provides more safety in clamping and forming processes with operating pressures up to 500 bar. |
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| Wiping out problems |
15 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Roemheld’s latest innovative wiper systems for swing clamps and work supports are designed to significantly increase the life of hydraulic clamping elements. Modern production processes now mean that hydraulic swing clamps have to cope with high machining speeds and chemically corrosive coolants with pressures up to 70 bar. |
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| Radan supports continued expansion at CA Group |
15 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
All too often, the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology can threaten the job security of shop floor workers. However, for CA Group the opposite has been true. The installation of its Radan advanced sheet metal CAD/CAM system has not only safeguarded existing jobs, but also opened the way for the company to expand its operations, supporting an increase in annual turnover of around 50% during each of the last two years. Based in Evenwood, County Durham, CA Group has blossomed over the past 20 years from a modest commercial roofing company to one of the largest and most successful producers of architectural sheet metal work in the country today. |
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| Haeger’s Insertion Graphics graphics software is now supplied as standard on all 824 WindowTouch |
15 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Haeger’s Insertion Graphics graphics software including a digital camera is now supplied as standard on all 824 WindowTouch insertion presses available through their sole representative in the UK, Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier. |
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| New EMG hydro pneumatic presses available from SMV Presses (UK) Ltd |
14 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A brand new range of low cost hydro pneumatic bench presses ranging, from 670kg to 50 tons capacity, has been launched by French power manufacturer EMG-LONG s.a and is now available through their sole UK representative SMV Presses (UK) Ltd, the Coventry based power press and ancillary equipment manufacturer. |
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| A new turret punch press has been introduced by FINN-POWER |
14 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A new turret punch press has been introduced by FINN-POWER, priced to appeal to the entry-level user. The 230 kN, hydraulic model is designated X5 and is available through sole UK agent, Press & Shear Machinery, Tamworth. |
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| New ancillary coil processing equipment and lubrication systems |
13 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Smalandsstenar, Sweden based SMV Industrier AB’s subsidiary in the UK, SMV Presses (UK) Ltd based in Coventry is exhibiting a range of presses, ancillary coil processing equipment and lubrication systems. |
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| New tools provide extra productivity in latest software release |
13 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Two new productivity tools are at the heart of the latest release of Radan 05, the world-leading CAD/CAM software for sheet metalworking applications from Bath-based Radan Computational. The first is a new ‘fold from flat’ command, which provides an aid to reverse engineering, as well as a powerful tool for users to extract maximum benefit from their legacy data. |
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| DCE Donaldson install RAS folder to help improve sheet metal bending
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13 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
DCE Donaldson, based in Thurmaston, Leicester is a subsidiary of Donaldson Co. Inc. of Minneapolis USA, a worldwide provider of filtration systems and replacement parts. DCE Donaldson specialise in the design and manufacture of a range of dust collectors and centralised vacuum cleaning systems. |
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| New semi-automatic bending machines from Finn-Power |
12 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A new range of semi-automatic bending centres, called BC-Series, has been introduced by Finn-Power. Availability in the UK is through sole agent, Press & Shear Machinery, Tamworth. |
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| New Fastener InsertionLogic Software plus InsertionGraphics for Haeger insertion presses |
12 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
New Fastener InsertionLogic Software plus InsertionGraphics with optional Quality Control Pack for Haeger insertion presses is now available through Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and sole UK representative for California based insertion press manufacturer Haeger Inc. |
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| Haeger’s brand new 824 WindowTouch–3 is now available through Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd |
12 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Haeger’s brand new 824 WindowTouch–3 is now available through Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and sole UK representative for California based insertion press manufacturer Haeger Inc. |
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| New quick tool changes speed up production times |
12 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Having built up a reputation for quick deliveries of high quality complex sheet metal components for the electronics industry, Phill Gower, managing director of Cove Industrial Enterprises Limited, identified a need to replace three existing manually clamped CNC press brakes in order to further improve production times and yet maintain the quality. |
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| The Matrix revolution from Roemheld |
11 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Roemheld will be demonstrating how it has made it easier than ever for smaller companies to start using hydraulic clamping with the launch of its new Matrix system. These low-cost sets include clamping elements and claws that can be directly mounted onto the machine tool table as well as all the necessary hydraulic pipework and a pressure generator. |
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| New Roemheld stark airtec zero point system makes clean sweep |
11 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Stark Speedy Airtec System is ideal for clean area and oil free applications in industries such as food processing and medial technology. The latest addition to the Stark Zero Point technology range from Roemheld, Airtec system 5000 units are designed to reduce set up times and increase productivity. |
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| Making a clean sweep |
11 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Numatic International Limited has recently gone up to a new level of output, with over 4,000 machines a day being produced at its Chard, Somerset factory. The company has more than 4,000 different products in its portfolio and still manages to provide customers with a three week maximum lead time! Numatic is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial and industrial cleaning and maintenance equipment; however its best known product, Henry, has been endorsed wholeheartedly by the domestic market, and total sales now exceed 5 million. |
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| The Haeger 824 OneTouch-3 insertion press has been completely re-designed for 2006 |
11 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The Haeger 824 OneTouch-3 insertion press has been completely re-designed for 2006 and is now available through Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and sole UK representative for California based insertion press manufacturer Haeger Inc. |
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| Roemheld launches revolutionary new hydraulic hinge clamp range |
11 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Roemheld has announced an extension to its popular swing clamp range with the launch of its most versatile clamping elements ever. The new Hinge clamp range uses revolutionary kinematics to offer double-acting, low-cost hydraulic clamping with numerous mounting and connection options. |
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| Poles apart! |
10 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
When Piltown Engineering was established in 1972, its three employees provided a general sub-contract facility. During the 1980’s the company was asked to produce some lamp-posts for a customer and it was quickly established that there was a market for tubular steel lighting columns. These were produced, along with any sub-contract work, on a range of basic manual equipment and home-made jigs. This business grew to such an extent that by the 1990’s Piltown took the decision to concentrate on lamp post type work and eliminated the sub-contract side of its business. |
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| Eden Industries (UK) Limited creates record order success for Atkin Automation |
10 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Thetford, Norfolk: Atkin Automation is currently experiencing a record order book for any period in its history, having won contracts worth £1,328,000 in June 2006 alone. A major contributor to this achievement is Eden Industries (UK) Limited, whose business is going through a major investment programme in order to support their continued status of being the preferred choice for major retailers within the UK and Europe. Eden has recently placed an order worth £932,000. |
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| New Dimeco Alipresse and Haeger products on shear-form machine tools |
10 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Two brand new metalforming and coil processing systems will be the star attractions on Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd. Dimeco’s latest highly flexible, programmable ‘Flexipunch’ will show its flexibility in coil processing. It will feature the latest Simo-Star Microfeed servo drive feeder for multi axis control of the tooling and Dimeco’s Press Feeding System demonstrating automatic line speed regulation for optimum press synchronisation showing just how different components can be manufactured from one coil without the need to stop the line to change tooling or programs. |
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| Atkin Automation first with Shung Dar |
09 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Atkin is the first major UK exhibition where Atkin Automation will exhibit the Shung Dar range of coil handling and processing equipment since gaining European distribution rights from the Taiwanese manufacturer late in 2004. The company anticipates that manufacturers from a wide range of industry sectors which process metal sheet and strip as part of a volume production process will visit its stand. |
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| New high spped measuring machine for flat components |
09 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Companies in the UK involved with the manufacture of flat components using power presses, laser or plasma profiling machines, turret punch presses, water jet cutting machines or routers may inspect their components on a purpose-designed measuring machine from Press & Shear Machinery, Tamworth, newly appointed agent for the manufacturer, InspecVision, Northern Ireland. |
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| New solutions to improve manufacturing processes
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09 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
As a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative workholding solutions, Thame Workholding practices what it preaches by continually developing new solutions to improve its own manufacturing processes. The company designs and manufactures all its own workholding equipment and for the past three years, has been incorporating Hilma vices from Roemheld into its own production line to maximise productivity benefits. |
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| New HME GH20 which has been completely overhauled |
09 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
T.M.A. Engineering Ltd. is exhibiting an HME GH20 which has been completely overhauled. We have designed, developed and fitted a NEW electrical control circuit and panel with fault message display, the electrical control can be fitted to any existing power press to bring it in line with current legislation. The control starts off as a basic model for simple press operation and can be built on to offer the customer virtually anything they want. I.e. fault messages, electronic programmable cams, batch counters, variable speed etc. |
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| Bruderer UK expands pressworking product range |
09 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Bruderer UK has acquired metal stamping-related agencies previously handled by its former associate company, Burrhart Machinery. They include Leicht, SLE, Fibro, Unidor, Pfeiffer Lubrication and P/A Industries. Sales and service enquiries should in future be directed to Bruderer UK Limited, Cradock Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0JF. Tel: 01582 560300. E-mail: mail@bruderer.co.uk |
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| New laser and press brake to increase capacity |
08 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Bystronic UK Limited has recently received an order from Sheet Metal subcontractor Ackerman Engineering Limited for a Bystronic Byspeed 4.4 kW laser and a PR6 60/25 press brake. An existing user of the PR range of press brakes, it is Ackerman's first Bystronic laser. |
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| New laser and press brake to increase capacity |
08 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Bystronic UK Limited has recently received an order from Sheet Metal subcontractor Ackerman Engineering Limited for a Bystronic Byspeed 4.4 kW laser and a PR6 60/25 press brake. An existing user of the PR range of press brakes, it is Ackerman's first Bystronic laser. |
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| A brand new Haeger programmable robot insertion cell |
08 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A brand new Haeger programmable robot insertion cell is a feature of Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier’s. This robot insertion cell will demonstrate its flexibility and ease of handling, using Haeger’s new 824 WindowTouch–3 insertion press with a 6kg Motorman HP6 six axis industrial robot complete with NX100 controller with a touch screen pendant, plus Haeger’s Insertion Logic software to insert self clinch nuts into components made by a Dimeco ‘Flexipunch’ line also on the stand. |
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| IDA’s NC Series Gap Frame presses offer a cost effective and flexible transfer line solution for stampers |
08 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
AIDA’s NC Series Gap Frame presses offer a cost effective and flexible transfer line solution for stampers who have large part orders but lack the volumes that would require a dedicated transfer system. The NC1 single-point and NC2 two- point gap frame presses can be used with AIDA’s Transfer Automation System as a transfer line, or as individual manual presses. |
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| Plant signs group agreement to supply new design to manufacturing solutions |
08 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Global Manufacturing and Design Software Specialists Become Autodesk Unique Applications Resellers Planit Holdings Plc has extended the collaboration between its Radan and Alphacam operating companies and Autodesk through the signing of a group-wide agreement to become an Autodesk Inventor Unique Application Reseller. As a result, world-wide customers of Planit’s industry-leading Radan and Alphacam software will now have a single point of supply and support for high productivity design-to-manufacturing solutions incorporating Autodesk Inventor, the world’s number one selling 3D mechanical design application. |
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| New functionality for increasing material utilisation |
07 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
New functionality for increasing material utilisation, reducing inventory and maximising profitability will be highlighted by Radan Computational. As a recently appointed Autodesk Unique Application Reseller, and the company’s preferred sheet metal partner in the UK, Radan will also be showcasing the capabilities of its latest software releases alongside the unique benefits of Autodesk’s Inventor 3D mechanical design software. |
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| New CNC sheet metal power folding machines |
07 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The CNC Sheet metal power folding machines and matching shears are designed with long and thin applications in mind…ideal for fabricating building flashings and the like. |
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| IDA announce next phase of strategic objectives for European manufacturing facilities |
07 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
For nearly 90 years AIDA has been helping customers gain a competitive advantage by designing and building revolutionary metal forming solutions. As a technology partner, AIDA is dedicated to maintaining a flexible organization with strong global resources and local service and support. |
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| Dimeco Alipresse’s latest highly flexible, programmable, ‘Flexipunch’ metal forming production line |
07 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Dimeco Alipresse’s latest highly flexible, programmable, ‘Flexipunch’ metal forming production line is showing its flexibility in coil processing on Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier’s stand nr. 4741. |
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| The new ACF Multiflex Cornerformer is now available in 3 sizes from Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd |
07 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The ACF Multiflex Cornerformer is now available in 3 sizes from Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd., the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and sole UK representative of Austria based ACF Engineering & Automation GmbH. |
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| New pneumatically-operated Stark SPEEDY airtec zero point mounting system from Roemheld |
06 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The pneumatically-operated Stark SPEEDY airtec zero point mounting system from Roemheld now comes in an additional three compact sizes. Making Roemheld a more versatile choice than ever for companies looking to increase their productivity when producing small batches and product variations, who do not want, or are unable to, use hydraulic components. |
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| Decoiling developments from John Tainton |
06 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
John Tainton is delighted to announce that, following a £0.6m investment, it has extended its decoiling range of one of its four light gauge decoilers to cover thicknesses from 0.4mm - 3.2mm in all strip mill products. The investment has been made in a duel cassette leveller together with a new shear. |
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| New automatic and CNC machines |
06 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The new RAS XXL-Centre has proved extremely successful all around the world, and there are currently 5 installed in the UK with 2 others on order. This is an automatic ‘up and down’ folder for roofing applications and it comes in 4m, 6m and 8m long versions. The 4m machine on display will be delivered right after the show to a company in Cambridgeshire. Also featured will be the excellent RAS FLEXIbend CNC Folder; the latest version having automatic crowning adjustment. |
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| New range of vices designed specifically for the rapidly developing 5-axis market |
06 November 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Roemheld will be introducing a new range of vices designed specifically for the rapidly developing 5-axis market. The new MC range of vices enable free access to the workpiece for complete machining on all sides, in a single set up. The vices offer a comprehensive range of special jaws, together with a range of standard jaws and soft jaws, which enable the end user to machine the jaws for any specific requirement. |
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| Metalforming Machinery Makers’ Association to support regional exhibitions |
31 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
The Metalforming Machinery Makers Association (MMMA), based in Birmingham,
has agreed to support the ETES Regional Engineering Exhibitions, and as a
first step the MMMA will be staging a members pavilion at the Midlands
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| Lubrication system order for SMV presses |
25 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
SMV Presses (UK) Ltd, the Coventry based power press and ancillary equipment manufacturer has received an order for a Multi-Lube lubrication system to be retrofitted to an existing on-site manufacturing roll forming line at Eye, Suffolk based, SpeedDeck Building Systems Ltd, a supplier of secret-fix non-combustible steel and aluminium roof and cored panel walling systems. Multi-Lube Lubrication systems are used to apply thin lubricants and other low viscosity liquids evenly and efficiently to coil strip and tooling used in roll forming and pressing. The material being used by SpeedDeck Building System is 715 mm. wide and is used to make on-site roofing sections. Because the roll forming line is swung up to meet the roof area, the efficient distribution of lubricant on the sheet is critically important. This system uses a pumping system that evenly controls the distribution of the lubricant through spray nozzles, even when the roll former is being used at an angle. This system regulates the amount of lubricant used and is known to produce tremendous cost savings as lubricants are expensive. |
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| New punching and shearing machine is more productive |
25 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
A new model in the Finnish-built range of combination turret punching and right angle shearing machines from Finn-Power, marketed under the ‘Shear Genius’ brand name, has been introduced to the UK by Press & Shear Machinery, Tamworth. Designated SG6, the compact cell can machine larger sheet up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm without repositioning. Higher productivity results from 30 rev/min rotation of the 20-station turret, an indexable forming option, and 150 m/min table positioning in each axis, facilitated by a double ballscrew drive in Y and a high precision rack and pinion in X. The concept of a built-in shear has gained popularity in recent years, particularly since steel prices started to rise steeply, as the technique results in savings of typically 10 per cent in material consumption compared with traditional machining methods. |
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| Atkin Automation to develop new business in Czech Republic and Slovakia |
25 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Atkin Automation, Thetford, Norfolk, having secured the European distribution rights for the Shung Dar range of Taiwanese coil handling equipment, has now established its sales, installation and support network in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Kolin based B & B Industry will be responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Shung Dar and Atkin range of products and automation solutions. It is a well respected company with an in depth understanding of the equipment needs of the metal and general engineering industries in both countries. The company already has a strong customer base for its range of high quality motors, gears, chains and drives. Prerov based Bukacek Electro will undertake the service and support for all the Shung Dar and Atkin equipment and systems sold by B & B Industry in both countries. |
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| Shear-form machine tools received order for robot Haeger insertion press cell |
25 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and Haeger’s sole representative in the UK has received an order from Dundee based, Texol Technical Solutions plc for a robotic insertion press cell, comprising a Haeger 824 ‘OneTouch’ insertion press with a 50kg. Motorman UP50N 6-axis industrial robot and NX100 control system. Texol is a technical solutions service and manufacturing company offering a range of engineering and manufacturing services, including Metal Fabrication, Electronics, Mechanical Assembly, Box Build and Design Services. |
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| Atkin Automation grows in Eastern Europe |
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Atkin Automation has now appointed a Latvian agent - Machinery Latvia - based in Riga. Machinery Latvia is a subsidiary of a large Finnish company which also operates in Lithuania and Estonia. With a wealth of knowledge and experience of the Latvian metal industry, it will be responsible for the sales and marketing of the Shung Dar and Atkin/BHP products and automation solutions throughout Latvia, which is one of the EU countries with greatest growth potential. As well as installing and commissioning new equipment, Machinery Latvia’s engineers will provide a technical support service to ensure users gain the maximum production benefit from their investment. Atkin Automation’s international reputation has been built over many years around its manufacture of the Atkin and BHP range of specialist, high performance coil handling and processing products and equipment. The Shung Dar products sit comfortably alongside its existing range and enable the company to offer highly cost effective equipment options which reflect individual application feature and performance requirements. |
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| New building and construction component |
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Since becoming the exclusive European distributor of the Shung Dar range of coil handling and process equipment late last year, Atkin Automation, Thetford, Norfolk has achieved growing success with UK building and construction component manufacturers. Its latest sales contract from this industry sector is from Parkes Products Limited, a major manufacturer of builders’ fittings (www.parkesgroup.co.uk), and is worth in excess of £120,000. |
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| 7th largest provider of CAM Software |
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Planit Solutions, a division of Planit Holdings plc comprising Licom, Radan, HRS, Planit International and Cabinet Vision Europe, has moved up to become the world’s 7th largest provider of CAM software technology in 2004, according to the latest NC software and related services market assessment by CIMdata. The success reflects consistent growth across the group’s CAM software products, which target the needs of the woodworking, metal, stone and sheet metal manufacturing sectors with branded products including: AlphaCAM, Radan and Cabinet Vision. |
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| Fast punch press doubles as plasma cutting back-up |
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Pressworking cycle times have been halved at sheet metalworking subcontractor, Coleman Manufacturing, near Burton-on-Trent, following the installation in November 2004 of a Finn-Power C5 turret punch press and Jetcam programming software from Press and Shear Machinery. Stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium in the thickness range two to five millimetres is processed mainly by Coleman, which also frequently cuts material up to 8 mm on two plasma machines. |
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| RAS multibend centre – the next generation |
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association
Reinhardt Maschinenbau, known as RAS, have installed approaching 50 fully automated sheet metal folding centres around the world and recently unveiled the second generation machine. The New RAS 79.22-2, now available through John Murray Machinery, has the same 2160 x 1500 x 2mm capacity, but has many new features making it faster and more versatile. The RAS development team have completely revamped the machine with highly dynamic backlash free servo gear motors providing improved accuracy and 30% higher speeds, a new dual drive tool changer, automatic clamp folding tools with integrated tab and offline tools, as well as improved and faster in-feed and out-feed systems. The latest version of the larger 2.6m machine, the RAS 79.26-2, is now available with all the same improvements giving users two highly flexible and super fast bending centres with compact yet easily maintained layouts. As RAS said, “These machines are workhorses and thoroughbreds ‘rolled into one’ and with which the operator can confidently solve the most extreme production challenges.” |
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