Latest Machinery Trade News: 11/3/13

Monday, November 04, 2013

Eddisons is facilitating an online auction of machinery used formerly by Shefflex Ltd, Sheffield, UK... [Read More]
1st Machinery is staging an online auction of various machines from its two Leicester, UK sites... [Read More]
CJM is hosting an online auction of equipment used previously by Bisley Office Furniture, Woking, UK... [Read More]
Troostwijk is conducting an online auction of machinery used formerly by Multitechnics BVBA, a manufacturer of metal construction machinery based in Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium... [Read More]
Cottrill & Co is holding an online auction of machines no longer required by various UK subcontractors... [Read More]

Lloyds bank on MACH

The MTA has announced that Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking is to be the headline sponsor of MACH 2014.
It will be the second MACH exhibition for which Lloyds Bank has been the headline sponsor.
MACH 2012 proved a huge success, helping the bank build its profile in the sector.
"We have delivered over Â£1bn of lending to more than 2500 manufacturing firms... [Read More]

Successful Surface World

John Huntingdon, managing director of Turbex, says that enquiries were up 30% at the recent Surface World 2013 show held at the Birmingham NEC, compared with two years ago.
Indeed, three enquiries involved replacement of solvent-based systems, an area that continues to drive new aqueous cleaning machine... [Read More]

Gleason buy Saikuni

Gleason Corporation has acquired Saikuni Machinery of Niigata City, Japan.
Saikuni is a manufacturer of gear cutting, tool sharpening and tool inspection equipment, as well as rack milling machines.
Gleason has worked with Saikuni to sell some of its products in the past, and the Japanese company has... [Read More]

Sandvik acquire final Precorp shares

Sandvik has reached an agreement to acquire the remaining 51% of the shares in Precorp Inc, a cutting tool manufacturer based in Spanish Fork, Utah, US.
As a result, Precorp will be consolidated into... [Read More]

600 UK recognise stalwarts

Long service awards have been presented to two staff members at machine tool specialist, 600 UK.
Howard Bamforth and Michelle Ledgard were recognised for each clocking up 25 years' service during a presentation held by 600 Group chief executive... [Read More]

Tornos unveil ISIS

Tornos has unveiled new programming software that will enable its machines to operate without assistance from the TB-Deco system.
Already in use by those who bought the first SwissNano machines, the new ISIS software is an ISO editor that also enables direct communication with... [Read More]

Â£15m furnace plans

A steel firm has confirmed plans to construct a new Â£15m furnace at its South Yorkshire plant.
The vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnace will enable Tata Steel to increase its supply of high purity steel to the aerospace industry, which is demonstrating exceptionally high demand.
The furnace at the Stocksbridge plant is expected to be in operation by 2015.
VIM production involves melting and casting... [Read More]

Record order for Prodrive Composites

A record Â£15m order for supercar composite body structures and trim is beginning production at Prodrive.
In the biggest composites supply contract in its history, the company is to supply most of the composite components for a new supercar now entering production with one of the world's most prestigious vehicle manufacturers.
To support this, and other recent orders... [Read More]

Kasto launch circular saw

For medium- to large-batch and mass cutting-to-length of solids, tubes and profiles in most materials, German sawing machine manufacturer, Kasto, has introduced a new, automatic circular saw... [Read More]

Sunday, November 03, 2013

Patented air chuck

Autogrip Machinery has released it patented AP range of large, through-hole, three-jaw power chucks with integrated air cylinder.
Available in four through-hole diameters, 52, 66, 86 and 115mm, the AP range features a pneumatic cylinder which powers the opening and closing of the... [Read More]

Behringer establish UK operation

Behringer GmbH, a German manufacturer of metal sawing and steel processing machines and systems, has formed a sales and after-sales service division in the UK. Behringer Ltd will have a demonstration facility together with stock machines.
An extensive range... [Read More]

30-Learjet order

Bombardier has received a firm order for 30 of its Learjet business aircraft.
The Learjet 85 will be made for Flexjet LLC - the order doubles the quantity it had previously requested.
The transaction brings Flexjet's total spend on the planes... [Read More]

Nissan go round the clock

Britain's largest car factory will give the upbeat motor industry a further lift when it changes to 24-hour production in early 2014.
Nissan's plant in Sunderland, which manufactures over 500,000 vehicles each year, will create 400 new jobs to work around-the-clock producing vehicles for showrooms in the UK and international markets.
Nissan has pointed to Britain's skill in manufacturing and strong engineering... [Read More]

Matchmaker unveil TMT2000

Machine tool supplier, Matchmaker CNC, has released the Tongtai TMT2000 multitasking turning centre range.
These machines feature a symmetrical saddle design with the X, Y and Z axes perpendicular to each other, making servo compensation possible and ensuring high accuracy.
The TMT2000 machines can be configured with a main and sub-spindle, and with... [Read More]

Inspection tasks easier and faster

Delcam has released the 2013 R2 version of its PowerInspect metrology software, which offers faster programming and inspection, plus easier-to-read reports.
It also includes a new method for automated inspection of component edges, improved... [Read More]

Â£7m Cat plan

US engineering firm Caterpillar says a Â£7m investment in its Northern Ireland factories will create new jobs.
The company is to begin manufacturing vehicles used in the scrap metal and forestry industries.
Currently the firm only makes generators across... [Read More]

Electrox sell first EMS models

Electrox has reported that its attendance at the recent EMO exhibition in Hanover has been a major success, with the company completing the first sales of its new range of part marking workstations, which were launched at the show.
Two... [Read More]

Blackout fear heightens

A total of 88% of UK businesses are worried about the security of their energy supply.
This follows recent warnings by OFGEM that UK generating capacity is nearly at full stretch.
With the planned closure of some coal and nuclear power stations, OFGEM is warning that spare capacity could fall from today's 14% level to just 4% in three years, with a risk... [Read More]

Free energy seminar

Manufacturers are being invited to a free event on 27 November at the Molineux football stadium in Wolverhampon that will help them combat spiralling energy costs.
The MAS (Manufacturing Advisory Service) Energy Seminar will examine the future of energy and advanced procurement, management and generation methods.
Hosted in partnership... [Read More]

Useful chuck force meter

To ensure operator safety, European Norm EN 1550 states that the gripping force of chucks should be checked regularly.
To this end, Kitagawa has introduced the KGFM series of wireless grip force meters, designed to measure holding force quickly and accurately.
The meter can perform either a static test... [Read More]

EBP opt for Hurco CNC lathe

Woking-based Electron Beam Processes (EBP), a manufacturer of chassis and tube assemblies for use in deep water environments, has acquired a Hurco TMM10 CNC lathe with live tooling to add to the three Hurco machines it purchased in 2012.
The company lists the reasons for... [Read More]

Siprotool look sharp

Swiss saw blade sharpening service, Siprotool AG, has installed an eight-axis Vollmer CHD 270 CNC grinding machine with ND 230 robotic loading system to process carbide-tipped circular saw blades.
Every loading trolley at the Rothenburg-based company has a capacity for around 50 saws and this means the system is able... [Read More]

Steady growth, rising optimism

Optimism among UK manufacturers rose at the fastest rate since April 2010 as orders and output continued to grow steadily in the three months to October.
That's according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.
The survey of more than 350 manufacturers reveals... [Read More]

68,000 visitors expected at Metalex 2013

Around 68,000 visitors are anticipated at the Metalex machine tool and metalworking technologies exhibition when doors open on 20-23 November.
Taking place at BITEC in Bangkok, approximately 2700 exhibitors from 50 countries will use this largest event of its kind in the ASEAN... [Read More]