NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Techno CNC Routers is proud to introduce the New Braille Insertion Tool, the easiest way to automate any Braille Sign-Making business instantly. This new tool can be used on any CNC Router, (Techno CNC or other brands) and will be made available through the Techno CNC Cutting Tools e-Store.

“The process is very simple and straight forward”

“The process is very simple and straight forward,” says CNC Router Sales Manager, Roy Valentine. “Users can program their sign and using a simple drill routine, drill the holes, then repeat the same routine to insert the Braille balls (acrylic or stainless), without reconfiguring the machine.”

Techno’s new tool will now eliminate the time consuming, tedious manual process of inserting the Braille balls by hand. In seconds, the holes can be drilled and the balls inserted, completing the entire sign / job right on the machine without manual intervention. Additionally, customers can nest multiple signs together increasing materials yields. Combining jobs will free up operators to handle other tasks, increasing production and profits, while decreasing overhead.

The New Braille Insertion Tool complete set retails for only $1,495. The set includes a high-quality drill bit with acrylic and stainless balls. Receive more information online at: http://www.techno-isel.com/CNC_Routers/braille_insertion_tool.htm or call our knowledgeable application engineering staff at: 1-800-819-3366.

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FOX 13 Job Shop

Updated: Monday, 09 Aug 2010, 7:06 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 09 Aug 2010, 7:06 AM EDT

Job Order #: 9503761

Education Level: High School diploma or GED

Hiring Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED at minimum
• Trade school or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training required.
• Set-up & Fanuc G-code programming experience required.
• CNC Router experience preferred.
• Plastics machining experience a plus.

Job Duties:

• Set up and operate special purpose, CNC machines, and machining centers to fabricate plastic parts
• Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations, and set-up requirements.
• Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
• Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jog borers, grinders, and shapers.
• Calculate and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, and depth and angle of cut, or enter commands to retrieve, input, or edit computerized machine control media.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, and adjust machine controls or control media as required.
• Set up and operate machine on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
• Fit and assemble parts into complete assembly.
• Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines and equipment, and test operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
• Develop specifications from general description and draw or sketch part of product to be fabricated.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Pay Range: Pay: $12-17 per hour

Hours: First, second, and third shifts available (training will be on first shift).

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/jobs/daily_jobs/job-of-the-day-cnc-machinists-080910

Kurt’s HDM690 vise enables the precision clamping of very large parts for tool and die, and production CNC applications.

Featuring a full 9in jaw opening, the vise clamps larger parts with repeatable 0.0007in accuracy and minimal stationary jaw deflection.

Designed with a rigid stationary jaw, the vise features top-down bolting and a tall body design to reduce deflection.

High-precision roller bearings and a hardened vise screw mechanism enhance precision clamping and guarantee a smooth operation.

The design distributes up to 6,000lbs of clamping force evenly and precisely across the full jaw surface.

Kurt’s Anglock spherical segment in the moveable jaw further reduces jaw lift.

The pull-type body design stabilises stress in the vise body, resulting in the more accurate clamping of all types of parts.

Adding to overall vise rigidity while absorbing machining vibration, Kurt HDM690 vises have 80,000PSI ductile iron bodies with precision-machined components.

Setup features include: stationary jaw bolts down from top; no need to remove from table to disassemble vise; bolting the stationary from the top reduces the stress in the body and will stay flatter after assembly; narrower vise body width allows for more vises in the work envelope; bolts and locates directly on standard grid plates - 40mm, 50mm and 2in; and has quick-change movable jaw.

This HD movable jaw vise platform allows for quick-change jaw capability without wrenching screws, while the optional jaws provide carvability to hold flat or odd-shaped parts.

Additional features include: built-in handle within the stationary jaw provides easy positioning; uses sine keys for alignment; Groovelock jaw and workstop included; adaptable to double-actuating hydraulic operation for use with robotics (with custom parts); and available with optional grid plate and swivel base.

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/krt/krt160.html

EPE and Trig Engineering have acquired three new CNC turning centres to further enhance their component production capacity.

A further machine will be installed in the near future at Trig Engineering.

The machines are Quick Turn Nexus 250MSY turning centres, which incorporate two spindles and a fourth axis, enabling production of a component with both turning and milling to completion in only one setup.

Benefits are said to include: improved quality due to single-operation manufacture; more efficient production method; possibility of reduced costs; and more competitive lead times.

The machines will add to the extensive range of turning centres Ensinger has at its two sites, further increasing its capacity in two-spindle and four-axis CNC turning.

EPE and Trig Engineering will announce additional services and further expansion plans in the near future.

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/ens/ens108.html

The medical engineering market embraces many products and manufacturing processes. Control units must be versatile, covering turning, milling, whirling etc in series and piece part production, tackling high precision and surface quality requirements.

Medical engineering is an increasingly important industry sector, partly as a consequence of global demographic change. As technical requirements grow more demanding, suppliers are responding with 10% of generated turnover being reinvested into research and development.

The study ’MedTech2020’, carried out in September 2009 by VDE (German association for electrical engineering and electronic information technology), questioned over 600 specialists about trends in medical engineering. This survey revealed a strong innovation culture in prosthetics and implants; metal processing plays an important role (alongside plastics).

The production spectrum includes many processes such as turning, milling, grinding and whirling. Standard products, such as bone nails and screws are manufactured in volume, whereas special products may be produced as one-offs. Materials present a challenge for both machine and control unit; titanium, cobalt-chrome or ceramics require considerable know-how to achieve the desired level of precision and surface quality.

Companies with expertise in other high-technology sectors have succeeded in this market as much knowledge can be transferred from mould and die, automotive, aerospace and micro-engineering applications. The machine tools and controls used are readily adapted to the new challenges of medical engineering, delivering quality, precision and process safety.

Machines most in demand include long turning automatic screw machines, making bone screws and bone marrow nails, implants and instruments. The trend is towards complete machining. Alongside turning, mostly milling and peck drilling operations are necessary for complex products.

Innovative machinery manufacturers offer automatic lathes equipped with multiple turrets and additional axes; driven tools carry out milling, drilling and thread processes. For example, to machine bone nails in a complete process, turning, peck and cross hole drilling plus milling processes must be carried out. With five axes operation possibilities, the bone nails with grooves and reinforcement humps can be efficiently milled. To enable this, high performance controls are needed, such as the Fanuc CNC 30i series. In this example five or six axes must be interpolated, and seven spindles controlled. Additional programming support is needed, and operators can use the Fanuc Function Path Table Operation (PTO) alongside a conventional CNC interpolator. This enables synchronisation of all axes allowing particularly delicate movements to be programmed.

Implants may incorporate complex, in part freely formed, profiles and require high surface quality, for which many manufacturers are using 5-axes machining centres. High performance control units such as the Fanuc CNC 30i and 31i-A5 series offer numerous special five axes functions, including compensation possibilities for tool length, direction and radius (TCP, TPC and TRC). Control of surface quality is enhanced by functions such as nano-interpolation; and ’Smooth TCP’ and ’Smooth TCP2’ which build on the Tool Centre Point function. Smooth TCP compensates for deviations in the initial settings and ignores redundant commands regarding the machine tool centre point position. Smooth TCP2 optimises the machine tool direction compensation - also in existing programs - in order to achieve a more even movement for side machining. In addition, both functions help to shorten cycle times.

A further auxiliary function ensures a high level of process safety. The 3D-Interference Check, available for any machining process, is an integrated function in the CNC core of the 30i and 31i series units. Unlike many offline interference protection systems that offer only limited safety, it facilitates an interference protection of almost 100%. Although integrated in the CNC, the machining speed is not reduced.

Complete machining is also popular for manufacturing medical instruments, where the trend is towards large numbers of variants and smaller numbers. For driven, handheld dental instruments with high rotational speeds, tolerances on diameter, length, shape and position are becoming ever more exact; and the same is true for laboratory centrifuges used in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Should complete machining not be possible due to complexity, a further auxiliary function - Workpiece Setting Error Compensation - is useful when a workpiece is removed after a machining process, for instance for measurement, and returned to the machine to be processed further. Small deviations in measurement compared to the initial fixturing are unavoidable, but this function can include measurement results as correction factors for subsequent machining processes.

http://www.theengineer.co.uk/mwp/news/fanuc-supplies-

cnc-solutions-for-healthcare-applications/1004109.article

German multi-spindle automatic lathe manufacturer Index has introduced a six-spindle CNC machine of 40mm bar capacity to enable the production of a range of mill-turned components.

The multi sits between 32- and 52mm-capacity models in the Multiline range, but the price is closer to that of the smaller machine.

Index’s range of CNC multis encompasses a 22mm-capacity model in addition to 32, 40 and 52mm machines, further enhanced by P and G variants with opposed spindle technology.

The MS40C can be customised with up to 12 CNC cross-slides, optional Y-axes and further equipment to enable machining of parts in one hit from up to 40mm bar stock, or chucked parts up to approximately 70mm in diameter.

Simultaneous back working is achieved using one or two scara robot arms carrying synchronous 13.5kW/10,000rpm pick-up spindles that present parted-off components to six separate tools - two of which can be driven.

The core of the machine is the compact spindle drum with six fluid-cooled motor spindles rated at 24kW/7,000rpm.

C-axis positioning is available at all stations.

The machine features V-shaped tool carriers that allow two CNC slides to work simultaneously at one spindle.

Each of the 12 slides can perform internal or external turning, boring, or driven tool work.

Manufacturers and subcontractors are therefore not restricted to running one type of tool in any particular position, as there is no set order.

Only the toolholder determines the type of machining.

Off-centre drilling, thread cutting, inclined drilling, cross drilling, contour milling, gear hobbing, elliptical deburring and multi-edge turning are just a few of the possible operations enabled by the machine.

The MS40C affords the use of hollow-shaft motor technology for all work spindles, and independent selection of speeds and feeds at each spindle.

This results in optimal chipping, maximum surface quality and short production times.

Even ‘difficult’ metals such as high-temperature alloys can be processed efficiently, according to the company.

During machining on an MS40C, it is possible to vary the cutting parameters from the values in the programmed cycle to extract maximum use from tooling.

For instance, by reducing chip load, indexable-insert cutters can be used for longer before the tips are turned, prolonging tool life.

The spacious working area of the machine can be accessed through two sliding doors on each side, enabling convenient operator access for reduced set-up and adjustment times.

Control is by the Index C200-4D, a derivative of the Siemens 840D, which is claimed to be easy to program on the shop floor and automatically performs collision checking.

Comprehensive diagnostics for the machine and control are included, and it is possible to specify tool monitoring and a teleservice connection for troubleshooting.

http://www.manufacturingtalk.com/news/gez/gez125.html

Being the leading manufacturer of flat glass processing machine, Glassman adheres to the business philosophy “Occupy the Leading Technical Position”. Glassman committed to develop the best glass processing equipment in favour of customers. The CNC Vertical Drilling and Milling Machine is well recognized by customers for its multifunction, precision and easy operation since it was shown to the world. Glassman sticks to innovate, breakthrough technical problem, achieves product updating and upgrading. In 2009, the new generation of CNC Vertical Drilling and Milling Machine, GM-BZX-VI, comes into international market.

Special Humanized Design

All main processing area closed to protect, applies advanced CAD stimulate system software testing the static and dynamic moment generated during working, improved the machine’s reliability and durability by collecting and testing data, convenient to load and unload glass, took less space. The vertical structure is convenient to control the direction of force so that the processing would be much easier, also is good for the control of the tools cooling system.

Powerful Functions

GM-BZX-VI is a working center with high technology, applies advanced NUM numerical control system from Swiss, it can complete complex work like drilling, milling and notching, arising the notches. Thanks to its powerful function and stability, Glassman GM-BZX-VI is able to beat competitors and occupied good position in international market.

Unique Glass Transfer Method

GM-BZX-VI has special electric mechanic hand which is more reliable than other machines. Machines without mechanical hands should takes huge and complicated mechanical structure to transfer glass. It would be with high damage rate, complex repair and low precision.

GM-BZX-VI adopts unique electric mechanic hand to transfer the glass to processing area. The mechanic hand advanced, precision structure, which guarantee the work would be stable, fast and accurate.

Energy efficiency

Full automatic system makes it possible to reduce human resource, stable function means saving of cost, time and energy.

Software

Application software for drawing, Super CAD/CAM, is developed independently by Glassman. It can work on Window XP. Glassman engineer graphics professional graphic gallery in accordance with customers’ demands, operator can choose any shape or shape combination according to different processing requirements, set some parameters. It can work automatically after system accepts parameters. The program is easy to learn and operate.

Cost-Effective

The sales price for similar equipment from European country can achieve 140,000 to 300,000 euro, while Glassman can complete the same functions with price as low as 30% of European equipment, some functions even superior than European equipment, it deserves your investment.

The flexibility of GM-BZX-VI control system can meet requirements of different product. Whole processing is completed automatically without human interference. GM-BZX-VI is particularly suited for processing structural glass (frameless shower door, glass curtain wall, glass stair protection), it would be the best choice for glass processing.

http://www.glassonweb.com/news/index/11736/

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.

http://www.prnewswire.com/

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Minimum Quantity Lubrication System integrates with CNC machines.

Uni-Max Revolution(TM) Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) system allows users to customize lubricant output volume for each tool in machine directly from CNC program. Developed specifically for OEM installations on CNC mills and turning centers, system can also be retrofitted on machines with available M-code outputs. MQL technology accurately applies small amounts of lubricant, such as UNIST Coolube® 2210, to interface where cutting tool meets material being worked.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 20 /PRNewswire/ — Stiles Machinery, a leading distributor of industrial equipment, software and services company, is holding a video contest through social media to determine the winner of a Weeke Vantech 480 CNC Router for one year.

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The Weeke Vantech 480 CNC Router is valued at over $69,000, and all freight, installation and training costs will be paid for by Stiles Machinery.

“We’re looking to help out a small or mid-sized woodworking shop that doesn’t have a similar machine already,” said Stephan Waltman, VP of Sales & Marketing at Stiles Machinery. “CNC routers can be a major change for a small business.  It’s a whole new approach to production in some cases, but it can open up a whole new world of possibilities for them.  We’ll be there to help them with any challenges they encounter.”

Similar contests have been successful in other industries, but Stiles Machinery is the first to use services like Twitter and YouTube to give away the use of a CNC router in the woodworking industry.

Interested businesses must create and submit a video to stilesmachinery.com/contest explaining or demonstrating why they deserve the router. Stiles is seeking videos of all types—the genre and content will be up to the entrants.

All submitted videos will be up for public voting through YouTube and promoted through other social-media sites. Voting will be open until October 1, 2010, at which time the entrants will be narrowed to the top ten. Stiles will evaluate each of the finalists and make a decision on the winner by October 29, 2010.

The winner of the contest will document the year with the machine through video blogs, which will be filmed with the video camera that’s also part of the prize package.

“We believe that the video blogs are what will be interesting for peers to watch on-line,” said Waltman. “A first-hand account of a business growing through this new technology and enjoying much higher productivity level should help other business owners when considering buying a CNC router.”

Stiles offers a Total Production Solutions approach, providing everything from equipment integration and financial services to education, service and parts. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stiles has regional offices in High Point and Gastonia, North Carolina; Shelton, Connecticut; Irving, Texas; and Ontario, California.

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