Huge steel-plate rolling machine now takes instructions from an iPad

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Excerpt: The largest manufacturer of offshore wind towers in Northern Europe has ordered a new DAVI heavy four-roll machine with the capability rolling steel 4.0-m wide by 145-mm thick. “It’s the largest four-roll machine in the world completely dedicated to building foundations for offshore wind tow …

NC software corrects for ram or spindle droop

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Excerpt: A milling-boring specialist has patented a Dynamic CNC Ram Balance System which and dynamically corrects for effects of spindle and ram droop when the ram or quill of a machine are advanced and retracted to their programmed positions. This system is effective where the machine’s working envelo …

Software makes CMMs more efficient

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Excerpt: The latest version of the PC-based Quadra-Check Metrology software provides advanced functions for inspection measurement machines. This software makes it possible to perform 2D and 3D measuring tasks in the field of metrology when standard DRO products will not suffice. Labeled the IK5000 V2.96 …

Small diameter milling tool intended for high feed work

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Excerpt: A High Feed 2 line of small diameter high feed milling tools focuses on bringing high levels of productivity and reliability to modern CNC machines. High feed rates and small depths of cut let the cutters handle a variety of applications, including pocketing, ramping, helical interpolation, faci …

How state government and private investment can grow the wind industry

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Excerpt: Vela Gear Systems says it will be the cornerstone of Marion’s Green Technology Park, a newly formed cluster of sustainable businesses, comprised of three private companies and a business incubator. The real estate component of this opportunity is that the flagship business of this Green Tech P …

Manufacturing industries seek common solutions at Mfg4

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Excerpt: The energy, aerospace, defense, and medical industries are among the most successful sectors in manufacturing, driven by changes in national security, an aging population, energy prices, and environmental policy. Professionals from these industries will share solutions to their common manufacturing …

RFID tags speed component leak testing

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Excerpt: Manufacturers of leak proof components can use RFID tags for part identification and information tracking. The electronic label system with standard and custom components os tailored to application requirements. Custom elements of Uson RFID tags streamline parts processing and help manage test d …

Website dedicated to energy manufacturers

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Excerpt: Manufacturer of cutting tools says it has launched a new website to provide support to energy manufacturers. The new site is found at www.secotools.com/energy. The Seco energy site will offer a range of video and written content that focuses on the issues faced by manufacturers serving the power …

Turbine OEM wins “cool building” certification

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Excerpt: Siemens Energy has been awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification for its recently opened wind-turbine-nacelle assembly plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, for its environmentally responsible design and efficient operations. The 300,000-square-foot facility is Siem …

Ontario wind energy supply chain workshop December 1

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Excerpt:   This basic workshop is slated for December 1, 2011 at the Hilton Windsor, 277 Riverside Dr, West Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The Great Lakes Wind Network will also participate in the workshop. Developers say it will cover the bases for manufacturers and service providers interested in ex …