november 2007
07 editor’s comment / event diary
10 REACH regulations come into force; new
MD for Trumpf UK
11 MWP 2008 Awards launched; news of latest
Reader Survey
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30 automation & materials handling 32 aerospace 54 grinding
production world
euro report
UK is first choice for Heller
Heller to manufacture new H series HMC
at expanded Redditch factory
Heart of Europe
Skills and exports are key to
competitiveness, UK companies tell
minister at EMO Hanover exhibition
production
management
Whose IP right is it anyway?
Who owns IP rights – you, your staff or
contractors?
Power to the people
Providing wider access to industrial and
business qualifications
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automation &
material handling
30 Permanent-magnetic, heavy-duty systems
improve ferrous sheet and bar handling
46
aerospace sector
Beyond academia
UK Aerospace industry training a priority
for National Skills Academy for
Manufacturing
36 Engines spread their wings
Milling cutters boost
tooling
productivity 42
48
MWP reports from the world’s largest,
independent, aero engine event
No finishing necessary with efficient
mould and die tooling
44
Working in a vacuum
BAE Systems automates machining and
inspection of carbon fibre panels for the F-35
They don’t build ‘em like that
any more
AMRC composite initiatives address
assembly, capacity and process issues
machining
Agent of change
Turning centre meets demanding
requirements
Precise processing
Specialist technology meets small bore
challenge
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On the right lines
Sliding head lathe halves cycle time
Keeping it simple
5-axis versus 3+2-axis machining
grinding
Avoiding a sticky end
Overcoming titanium grinding problems
Enhanced efficiency
Viper grinding machine achieves 10%
boost
Complete benefits package
Tooling supplier delivers productive cost
control
63-70 Tooling developments
Thread milling achievement; tool coating
improvements; ITC carbide prevents burnout;
fast and simple reamer adjustment;
control tooling costs; tooling news briefs;
coating technology
software &
controls
Fly by numbers
Growing interest in 5-axis continuous
toolpath generation and process
verification
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