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FFG Celebrates Grand Opening of Technology Center
The event featured live demonstrations of CNC equipment and vertical/horizontal milling and turning solutions for high-speed, die/mold, heavy duty, multi-axis, multitasking and high-volume machining solutions across various FFG brands.
EMO 2023 Press Conference Takeaways
Writing for the EMO Daily publication at the recent show in Hannover, Germany, led me to learn about aspects of our industry I might not have otherwise heard about.
ATI Integrates Multi-Axis Sensors With FANUC Robots
The integration of ATI’s F/T Sensors with FANUC’s robots and Force Control Software enables users to achieve greater levels of accuracy, flexibility and responsiveness.
Seeing Multitasking, Automation and Digitalization at Index’s 2023 Open House
A mini trade show of sorts, the event held earlier this year in Germany offered an opportunity to see the machine tool builder’s equipment in action as well as take tours of its various manufacturing plants.
Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity
The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.
Program a Robot with your Machine’s CNC
A new function in popular controls enables shops to program machine-tending robots using familiar CNC G codes.
Adaptive Machining: The Last Puzzle Piece for Automated Production?
Automatically monitoring and adjusting cutting parameters inside a machine while checking for tool wear is just as important to establishing a reliable lights-out machining process as having a robot outside the machine.
AI Software Predicts Machine Tool Drive System Failures
Predictive failure analysis software detects problems before they occur by connecting to a machine tool’s servomotor or spindle motor to perform condition monitoring.
3D Printing Creates a Window of Automation Opportunity
For this Omaha shop, periodic part inspection required an automated turning cell to pause production. Printing a plastic parts collection chute for delivery outside the cell solved this problem, and it turns out the shop has found 3D printing to be valuable in many other ways.
FANUC America Expands Michigan Campus Size
The company says this second expansion in three years is in response to growing demand for automation.
FANUC Opens New Headquarters in Mexico
The company says the new 109,000-square-foot facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, will provide sales, demonstrations, training, engineering and customer service.
RW Screw: Where Automating Processes is a Common Thread
This Northern Ohio contract machine shop increasingly integrates automation, in all its forms, as it adapts to the reality of a continually diminishing talent pool.
Swiss-Type Turning Point
This northern Ohio shop recently added its first Swiss-type lathe to gain long stretches of unattended machining largely because its continuous efforts to find new operators for its more conventional equipment had proven to be unfruitful.
CNC Engineering Integrates 3D Printing Solutions With CNC Machine Tools
CNC Engineering and Meltio have collaborated to design a solution that combines the power and reliability of FANUC CNC with cutting edge additive manufacturing technology.
Starting Small with Automation
Quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation started this small shop on the path to success.
FANUC Tabletop Robot Series Offers 10 Model Variations
These robots are known for their lightweight, tabletop size and ability to process or handle parts weighing up to 14 kg.
Precision Machining Technology Review February 2022: Automation & Robots
Production Machining’s automation and robotics showcase includes Mitsubishi Electric, Carr Lane, Made4CNC, FANUC, United Grinding and Comau.
FANUC Mobile Apps for CNC Product, Maintenance Support
Company says new apps offer flexible, easy ways to access important FANUC CNC product information.
FANUC Compact Robot for Machine Tending
The LR-10iA/10 robot is a lightweight, powerful unit that is said to mount easily to a mobile platform, maximizing flexibility in the workspace to use for machine load/unload and part picking.
FANUC Retrofitting CNC Systems Against Cyberattacks
FANUC’s Panel i Replacement Program upgrades out-of-date industrial PCs for faster, more reliable and more secure operations.
Video: Machine Shop Creates Robot Machining Cell Before There was Work for It
This machine shop’s self-integrated robot was purchased without a project in mind. However, when a particular part order came in, the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.
Production Machining’s August 2021 News Highlights
As the economic rebound progresses, the precision machining industry is continuing to grow — achieving new milestones, expanding with new acquisitions and facilities, and enlarging its reach with additional partners.
Preparing the Next Generation of Machining Talent: Q&A with FANUC America’s Joe Baldiga
What are FANUC and the machining industry doing to address the shortage of skilled manufacturing talent? We sat down with Joe Baldiga, who leads FANUC America’s efforts in Certified CNC Education and Workforce Solutions, to find out.
FANUC’s QSSR Feature Simplifies Robot Integration
FANUC’S QSSR feature enables FANUC CNCs to directly program robots through the G code.
How AI Will Revolutionize Your Business: 11 Predictions
Artificial Intelligence is already revolutionizing manufacturing. Small- and medium-sized businesses that ignore its impact do so at their own peril.
Mastercam Optimizes 5-Axis Postprocessor for FANUC CNCs
Machine unlocks faster and more accurate art-to-part FANUC CNC capabilities.
Big Kaiser Presetter Option Speeds Data Transfer to Machining Centers
The system can also be configured to send measurements directly into the numerical control tool’s offset table.
Why a CNC Multi-Spindle Machining Center Makes Sense for MetalQuest
An early adopter of multitasking equipment, this Nebraska contract manufacturer has taken what it feels is the next logical step to diversify by adding a multi-spindle for greatly reduced cycle times on an existing high-volume job.
Automation Idea for a Social-Distanced Halloween?
Maybe not. But, the candy-throwing robots at MetalQuest’s Nebraska facility do enable the contract machine shop to stand out at career fairs and similar events.
Advertising an Apprenticeship Program
Cox Manufacturing takes unusual steps to recruit new employees into its apprenticeship program.
United Grinding Wins Sales Growth Award
United Grinding was recognized for the growth of its sales of FANUC robotic systems at the 20th annual ASI meeting.
Integration Leads to Automation Success
Choosing the right components is only the first step in setting up an automated cell—they must also be integrated properly.
FANUC America Partners with Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars introduced FANUC America as a proud partner of the team and welcomed five new robots to TIAA Bank Field and the Jaguars family of gameday staff during this season’s home football games.
Grinding Machine Produces Small Tools, Parts
United Grinding specially designed the Walter Helitronic Micro tool grinder to produce small, precise tools and parts.
Methods Celebrates 60 Years as North American Supplier
Founded in November of 1958, with three employees and a few refurbished machines, Methods Machine Tools Inc. is celebrating 60 years of supplying precision machine tools, automation and additive manufacturing products in North America.
Predictive Analytic Service Identifies Potential Failures
FANUC America’s Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) is a predictive analytic service that identifies potential failures so customers can schedule maintenance and repairs, avoiding unexpected breakdowns during production.
Machining Simulator Encompasses the Manufacturing Process
FANUC America’s machining simulator features Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD/CAM/CAE software and a custom machining simulation program designed by ModuleWorks.
FANUC Marks Production of 500,000th Robot
Fanuc Corp., supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation, has announced the production of its 500,000th robot.
PMTS 2017 Slideshow
The ninth Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) opened yesterday to record crowds and the largest exhibit hall in show history. Here are some photos from the first day and a half. There's still time to attend the precision machining industry's signature event. Register Today at PMTS.com.
Merging Turning and Automation
Hardinge Inc. recently demonstrated automated production of hydraulic spool valve housings on its T51 MSY SP Super-Precision turning center.