Piezoelectric Sensor Technology: Moving Toward more Efficient Machine Monitoring
A new system that uses simple and compact force or strain sensors, which can be integrated inside toolholders or mounted on surfaces such as spindle housings, can facilitate CNC machine monitoring.
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The Value of RFID Machine Operator Authentication
Can secure shopfloor employee authentication via radio frequency identification enable shops to optimize their data-driven manufacturing efforts?
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The Value of Tool Monitoring on Rotary Transfer Machines
By using a tool monitoring system, shops can save costs associated with machine maintenance and downtime for tool changes while increasing cutting performance.
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Precision Machining Technology Review October 2023
Production Machining’s October 2023 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Tungaloy-NTK America Inc., Renishaw, Walter USA, Seco Tools and Haimer USA.
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Video: Using AR for Remote Machine Tool Troubleshooting
Augmented reality can enable service engineers to help machine shops identify and possibly remedy issues with their machines remotely, perhaps eliminating the time and cost of an on-site diagnostic and maintenance visit.
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Vericut 9.4 Offers Increased Connectivity Across Manufacturing Workflow
The latest version features a new module, CNC Machine Monitoring, which connects Vericut directly to CNC machines and streams data to enable users to monitor what their machines are doing on the shop floor, live in real time.
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Precision Machining Technology Review July 2023: Data Driven Manufacturing
Production Machining showcases some of the latest Data-Driven Manufacturing technology from Caron Engineer, Heidenhain Corp., Seco Tools, Shibaura Machine Co., eNetDNC, Shop Floor Automations and Wintriss Controls Group.
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Zoller Event Shines Lights on Shopfloor Connectivity
The company’s open house event highlighted smart manufacturing solutions from CAM to part.
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Bar Feeder Offers Simple, Fast, Silent Automation
PMTS 2023: Bucci Industries’ Next 25 bar feeder offers high rotational speeds (more than 10,000 rpm) and fast, unattended bar changes with high indexing and silent performance.
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FluidLynx Offers Intelligent Cooling Lubricant Automation
PMTS 2023: Motorex’s FluidLynx automated fluid management system offers controllable and traceable process reliability, while better protecting workpieces and machines, and optimizing tool life.
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Control Solution Simplifies Troubleshooting, Performance Analysis
PMTS 2023: The LoganNet Wi-Fi and software offers simple, microprocessor control solutions for industrial, marine and mobile equipment to enable enhanced efficiency and productivity.
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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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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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Precision Machining Technology Review January 2023: Automation & Robots
Production Machining’s January 2023 showcase includes some of the latest technology from ABB, Mini-Mover Conveyors, FANUC, OnRobot, ATI Industrial Automation and FOBA Laser Marking+Engraving.
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TDM Tool Management Systems for Production Efficiencies
The company’s latest data management support for customers includes new data services and a cloud-based solution.
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Shop Shares Lights-Out Lessons Learned
Automated machining and data collection have helped Custom Tool to not only grow its business through more overnight production but also to establish a continuous improvement mindset that has enabled it to become more efficient in numerous areas.
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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.
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Is Data Driving the Decisions You Make in Your Shop?
Collecting and using data enables shops to make more informed decisions on the shop floor as well as help automate processes. But don’t forget about the “data” stored in the minds of your top employees.
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Customizable CNC Machine, Automation Solutions
IMTS 2022: BA W08-12 is designed for machining large workpieces made of aluminum and other nonferrous materials.
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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.
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