Automation & Robots

PMTS

Broken Tool Detection for Tight Workspaces

PMTS 2023: Techna-Tool’s BK Mikro tool and process monitoring helps ensure machines are producing quality parts, particularly during unattended or lights-out machining, before broken tools can cause bigger problems.

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PMTS

Bar Feeder for Sliding Headstock Lathes Enables Higher RPMs

PMTS 2023: The LNS GT 342 automatic magazine bar feeder is designed to enable fast and easy diameter changeovers and improved productivity. 

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PMTS

Workholding Pump Enables Creation of Specific Clamping Programs

PMTS 2023: Vektek’s Advanced Automation Workholding Pump features a step-by-step process for creating specific clamping programs.

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PMTS

Lexair Unload Pro Provides Flexibility in Part Unloading

PMTS 2023: The Lexair Unload Pro’s design enables configuration for parts to be unloaded from the front or rear of a machine.

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Automation

Automation in the Alps: Studer AG Unveils New Grinding Concepts

Studer AG, member company of United Grinding, held its annual press conference at its Swiss Alps location earlier this month to announce its new automatic loaders to accompany its existing grinding machines as well as other offerings and automation features. 

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Automation

Industrial Cobot Offers Speed, Accuracy, Safety

ABB says its Swifit CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot (cobot) is six times faster and five times more precise than other robots in its class.

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Automation

Production Machining’s February 2023 News Highlights

Production Machining’s February 2023 news highlights include creation of automation sector at upcoming manufacturing events, new facilities and organization leaders, WiM partnership for career fairs, expanded reseller network and more.

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Automation

Robot-Ready Automatic Pallet Changer for VMCs

Combined with Midaco’s Hydraulic Docking System on the pallets, a robot/cobot can load parts on the pallet changer outside of the VMC unattended while the spindle is cutting, thereby freeing the operator to perform other tasks.

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Automation

Tips for Troubleshooting and Repairing Chip Conveyors

A nonfunctioning chip conveyor can cause a high-production machine to be down for an extended period of time. Here is some troubleshooting advice if you’re having issues with your chip conveyors.

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Automation

AMT, Mesago Highlighting Automation at Industry Events

AMT and Mesago Messe Frankfurt are working together to expand automation across the U.S. by developing an automation sector at both IMTS 2024 and SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2025 trade show in Atlanta, Georgia.

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