Star CNC will be showcasing their latest line of Swiss Type Automatic Lathe machines at the upcoming IMTS tradeshow in Chicago on September 13 through 18th. The unveiling of Star CNC’s newest product line will feature several models to be seen for the first time, including the (much-anticipated) debut of their most recent machine – the ST-38 – which is quickly revolutionizing complex machining.

For over 50 years, Star CNC has been widely recognized for manufacturing machines with state-of-the-art technology as demonstrated by their SR-20RIII and ECAS-20T models. Yet the company is especially proud to present their new 2010 line-up that introduces the ST-38 machine to the industry and spotlights the most current multiturret technology that facilitates a larger capacity for machining components (up to 38mm).

The ST-38’s innovative triple-turret design was specifically created to capitalize on simultaneous capabilities in an effort to reduce overall machining time – a significant benefit realized by the medical, aviation and automotive industries. With deep-hole drilling on front and rear ends of components parts, the ST-38 offers high speed and universal control. As true of every Star CNC product, this machine is equipped with the company’s unique, proprietary “Motion Control” feature that further improves productivity with higher accuracy. The ST-38’s flexible tool post design also allows for additional tools to be incorporated to both increase functionality and to enhance overall machining.

The next generation of Star CNC machines at the IMTS-2010 Show will not disappoint. Stop by Star CNC’s Booth #S-8559 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois and witness first-hand how Star CNC has set the standard in manufacturing machines built with integrity, stability, productivity, versatility and speed.

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Manufacturing shop floor productivity will take a much-needed step forward at the Manufacturing Technology Show IMTS2010 being held September 13-18, 2010. IMTS – International Manufacturing Technology Show, Booth E-3868.

IMTS is the largest and longest running manufacturing technology trade show in the United States is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. IMTS is ranked among the largest trade shows in the world. Recognized as one of the world’s preeminent stages for introducing and selling manufacturing equipment and technology, IMTS attracts more than 92,000 visitors from every level of industry and more than 116 countries. IMTS is owned and managed by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Founded in 1902 as the National Machine Tool Builders’ Association, AMT supports and promotes the U.S. manufacturing technology industry. The association provides U.S. builders of manufacturing systems with the latest information on technical developments, trade and marketing opportunities, and economic issues. It also gathers and disseminates information about world markets, promotes its members’ products in those markets, and acts as a representative on manufacturing technology matters to governments and trade organizations throughout the world.

Memex Automation will unveil a universal file server that improves CNC machine tool International productivity, thereby allowing machines to operate more efficiently and therefore help companies be more productive.

In today’s manufacturing world with individual machines being the islands of automation, they very often do not have ready and quick access to the manufacturing programs needed to run the machines. This is very often caused because of lack of network connections of the machines to the powerful CAD/CAM servers that store the programs and the latency in downloading very large programs even if there is a connection. In many cases operators are running around the shop floor trying to get the correct programs where the machine is waiting not being utilized, often many hours per day.

Memex’s new Universal File Server, Ax2200HS-FS provides for large file storage directly at the machine as well as an Ethernet to serial Bridge to connect directly to the machine. This is much more robust and shop hardened than a PC located at the machine, and is easily one quarter of the cost.

By assisting manufacturers to be more productive on a day by day operating basis, Memex is assisting the North American manufacturing sector to be more competitive on a global basis.

About Memex Automation Inc
Memex Automation Inc., http://www.memex.ca, a unit of Astrix Networks Inc., was created to leverage the research and development of Memex Electronics, which was founded in 1992. Memex continues its tradition of serving the discrete manufacturing sector, supplying component hardware, memory upgrades, and visionary shop floor communication technology. Memex Automation products are “Automating the Automation” allowing a manufacturer to increase productivity and decrease costs. Memex Automation focuses on delivering value with Real-Time Machine Monitoring and Control, which utilizes OEE+DNC solutions that boost efficiency by up to fifty percent with minimal capital investment. Memex Automation is based in Burlington, Ontario.

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BEIJING, July 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Himfr.com, one of China’s leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, analyzes China’s CNC machine tool situation.

China’s output growth of CNC machine tools has further increased. Machine tool industry data shows that the CNC machine tool output growth reached 66% in April, higher than the March level of 62%, and industry growth rate is further improving. From a production point of view, April’s CNC machine tool data output reached 1.7 million units, and is much higher than March’s unit count, indicating that machine tool demand continues to rise.

In April, with the expanding production of CNC machine tools, China’s numerical control machine tool industry showed growth levels of 27.5%, which was down 0.5% compared with March, but still at a high level. Compared with the levels of 70% of developed countries, growth in the industry still has big room for improvement.

Downstream drivers remain strong. In April, China’s auto production reached 1.6 million units, which was a decline compared with March, but still a high level. Recently, the major car manufacturers have expanded production capacity which has helped enhance the foundation for the machine tool industry’s strong development.

Main raw materials are also moving at low prices. Iron and steel, for example, peaked in price in July 2008, while through 2009 and 2010 prices have been kept low, which effectively extends the machine tool industry’s profit margins.

About Himfr.com

Himfr.com is a promising e-commerce company and a leading vertical search engine company in China. Himfr.com offers a variety of high quality products such as wire binding machines (http://www.himfr.com/buy-wire_binding_machine/ ), vinyl binders (http://www.himfr.com/buy-vinyl_binder/ ), gliders and ottomans (http://www.himfr.com/buy-glider_and_ottoman/ ) and more.

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NR Engineering, a Lancashire-based precision component subcontractor, has invested in a CUT 20P wire EDM machine from GF AgieCharmilles.

Subcontractor invests in EDM machineThe machine was installed at the company’s facility in Colne and is the first EDM machine to be purchased by NR Engineering, it having previously subcontracted out its wire EDM work.

NR Engineering’s project manager, Steve Moody, said: “By bringing our wire EDM capabilities in-house, we are better able to meet stringent part quality requirements and achieve the tight delivery deadlines we are subjected to. The wire machine investment also helps us control our costs and, as a consequence, makes us more competitive.”

NR Engineering manufactures precision parts for the oil/gas, medical and, increasingly, the aerospace sectors. Typical parts manufactured using the CUT 20P machine include a range of different-sized hydraulic actuators.

The actuators, machined from carbon steel bar, are manufactured in relatively large batches, with the CUT 20P machine being used to perform the last of five separate machining operations. This operation involves the machining of a series of precise slots (pictured), to 10 µm accuracy, using 0.2 mm diameter coated wire. The NR Engineering-designed fixturing for the actuators enables 20 parts to be machined in a single set-up.

NR Engineering is no stranger to advanced CNC machine tools or in making regular and significant investment in them. The company has 12 sliding-head and 16 fixed-head turning centres, as well as a number of CNC grinding and honing machines. NR Engineering also provides its customers with a range of secondary finishing operations, such as heat treatment, plating and anodising, as well as assembly and sub-assembly capabilities.

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MFGmatch.net, the online marketplace for made-to-order parts and components introduces its new industrial machinery offerings
Virginia Beach, VA – The online custom manufacturing marketplace MFGmatch.net announced today it added over 40 additional manufacturers and distributors of manufacturing machines for companies involved in metal fabrication, plastic mold injection, castings and other customized products sourcing for an industrial machine at www.industrialsaver.com/classifieds/index.php/cat/3 The company, a division of Industrial Leaders said the machinery has been added to the MFGmatch.net

marketplace which includes a wide range of offers to buy and sell made-to-order parts and components.

“From welders, CNC mills, lathes, machining centers, factory automated machines, measuring and inspection machinery to a broad array of other metalworking, plastic fabrication, rubber manufacturing and woodworking machines, MFGmatch.net offers a wide selection for manufacturers in the market for such products,” said Burns. He added, “In addition to the 40 plus manufacturers and dealers of machinery added to the site, MFGmatch.net also now includes offerings for all kinds of machined parts and components produced primarily by US-based machine shops and jobbing shops nationwide.” Mr. Burns can be reached at w.burns@mfgmatch.net for additional information or by calling 206-309-0756.

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