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.
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Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package
Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.
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Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola
Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.
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Heidenhain StateMonitor 1.4.0 Enables Remote Monitoring, Data Evaluation
Connected devices can include CNC control systems of varying brands as well as PCs and web-based mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.
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United Grinding’s Studer RoboLoad Offers Seamless Part-Loading Automation
The machine operation requires no programming knowledge, enabling better production flexibility and a higher degree of operating comfort.
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C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity
The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
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Manufacturing Automation Beyond Robots at PMTS
A variety of automated machining and manufacturing processes — including, but not limited to, robotics — that can enable shops to become more efficient were on display at the recent Precision Machining Technology Show.
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Thoughts about PMTS, Machining Automation
Turning technology, as was displayed at the Precision Machining Technology Show, is more advanced than ever and machine shops should continue to identify processes of all types that can be automated.
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PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Automation and Measurement
Learn about some of the new automation and measurement solutions for precision machining that will be on display at PMTS 2021.
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United Grinding Adds New Robotic Automation Option for Rebuilt Walter Grinders
Customers with older Walter Helitronic Power Series tool grinding machines have option of adding advanced automation technology retrofitted as part of a machine rebuild.
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Accudyne EZ-Puller Bar Puller Offers Expanded Capacity for Automation
This auto-adjusting bar puller provides optimal gripping force regardless of bar size or shape.
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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.
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Mazak QT-Ez Turning Centers Offer Easy Automation Integration
The QT-Ez Series has been designed for a range of automation solutions — from simple bar feeders and parts catchers to full cooperative robot installations.
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Introduction to Industrial Artificial Intelligence
The systematic implementation of Industrial Artificial Intelligence enables secure data sharing among manufacturers, remote monitoring and operations, managing geographically distributed assets and more.
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Industry 4.0 Commonality Across Sectors
As Industry 4.0 technology advances, manufacturers should be open to importing talent from other sectors (retail, hospitality, health care and more) into the world of machining. The technologies in other sectors have more in common with ours than one might think.
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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.
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United Grinding’s Digital Solutions Boosts Grinding Machine Productivity, Uptime
United Grinding’s Digital Solutions simplifies and optimizes grinding production processes and service.
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Wintriss Software Increases Shop Floor Productivity
Wintriss Control Group’s ShopFloorConnect and SmartPAC Pro press automation controller can increase manufacturing efficiencies.
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Data Enables Machines to Tell Their Own Stories
These examples reveal how a data collection system has minimized machine tool downtime and costs while simultaneously offering valuable insights into a shop’s processes.
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IT is the Key to Effective Machine Monitoring
This aerospace manufacturer’s IT team was essential to successfully setting up a machine monitoring program.
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