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Acu-Rite’s droPWR Tablet Digital Readout System
The system offers multimachine tool connectivity with an application-based digital readout platform.
Heidenhain TNC7 CNC Control Offers Greater Functionality
IMTS 2022: The CNC control enables machine manufacturers to adapt the user interface to their machines for shopfloor-centered manufacturing.
Where Automated Five-Axis Machining Isn’t a Challenge
A Minnesota shop recently added a five-axis machine with integrated pallet changer to perform days-long stretches of precision, repeatable small-parts machining on its own.
Heidenhain AMO Speed Sensor Optimizes Main Spindle Functions
The speed sensor provides speed data and supports the capture of that spindle’s operating status data to optimize the operations of milling and turning machines.
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.
Open Mind hyperMill CAD/CAM 2022 Offers Enhanced Functionality
The latest enhancements are designed to give users increased convenience and faster programming tools for toolpath optimization, tool management, virtual machining, additive manufacturing, EDM, mill-turn and more.
Heidenhain Touch Probe for Soft, Delicate Workpieces
Heidenhain’s TS 750 touch probe operates with high-precision pressure sensors with force analysis for generating the trigger pulse.
Heidenhain’s Encoders Provide Multidimensional Measurement
Using multiple reader heads enables the detection of deflections, thereby enabling necessary compensation at the inception to provide consistent quality.
Magnetic Ring Encoder Provides Motion Feedback, Control
The ECM 2400 is suitable for applications with high rotational speeds, angular accelerations and limited space due to the complete system’s low overall height.
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.
Heidenhain Quadra-Chek 2000 Used for Complex Measurements
Heidenhain’s Quadra-Chek 2000 evaluation unit is designed for everyday measuring and metrology tasks in pars inspection applications.
Heidenhain Digital Readout Provides Reliability
Heidenhain’s digital readout (DRO) is said to provide machinists with reliable tools to utilize their manually-operated machine tools.
CCD Becomes Heidenhain’s First North American Authorized Training Partner
Heidenhain has announced Community College of Denver’s Advanced Manufacturing Center as the first Heidenhain authorized training partner focusing on its CNC controls in North America.
Pilot 640 Offers Time Savings
Heidenhain’s lathe control, the CNC Pilot 640, is now available with upgrades.
Heidenhain Announces New CEO
Mr. Doyle started with Heidenhain Corp. in 2016 as V.P. of sales and marketing, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in international capital equipment business and technical support management.
The Advantages of Direct-Drive Technology for Manufacturing
Direct-drive technology, the force of a motor being directly applied to a mechanism without any intermediate drivetrain such as a gearbox or toothed belt, has been around for more than 40 years, but some machine builders still may not fully appreciate its benefits.
TNC 640 Now Offered with Touch Technology
The popular TNC 640 is now available with touch technology that supplements the field-proven cycles and functions.
Heidenhain Supports UM Hyperloop Team
Heidenhain Corp. is supporting the University of Michigan’s Hyperloop team with a sponsorship, as well as donation of motion control feedback for its high-speed pod.
ND 5023 DRO for Machinists Improves Readability
Heidenhain’s ND 5023 digital readout (DRO) comes equipped with a TFT color display that improves the readability of the information displayed over older models.
Length Gage Measures Applications in Harsh Environments
The Heidenhain-Specto ST 3087 RC length gage measures applications in harsh environments such as in metal-cutting production areas and has an IP 67 level ingress protection to allow parts to be measured directly at the grinding, cutting, or forming location.
Heidenhain Donates Equipment to University
To enable further advancements in metrology, Heidenhain Corp. recently donated a new EIB interface box with cabling and ACCOM software to UNC Charlotte’s Center for Precision Metrology.
StateMonitor Software for TNCs Evaluates Processes Remotely
Heidenhain Corp.’s StateMonitor is for CNC manufacturing personnel who are implementing connected systems, is an option with Heidenhain TNC controls and connects with PC systems to view data and evaluate control processes remotely and in real-time.
KGM 282 Grid Encoder Test CNC Machines
Heidenhain’s KGM 281 grid encoder has a measuring range of 140 mm in diameter and an increased accuracy of ±1 μm, and the model’s grid plate with phase grating has an optical measuring standard and is embedded in a two-piece aluminum holder.
CNC Milling Machine is Fitted with Acu-Rite Control System
600 UK’s MillPWRG2 CNC milling machine programs parts, manufactures one-offs and small batch components, mills prototype and test components, utilizes the conversational programming system for cutting, and produces parts with 1-µm resolution scales.
TNC 640 Mill-Turn has a 3D Probing Cycle Option
Heidenhain’s TNC 640 mill-turn has a 3D probing cycle option called Cycle 444 to meet increased requirements for automation and advanced probing routines that inspect free form surfaces where measurement positions are often difficult to capture.
Magnetic Spindle Encoders Have Functionally Safe Axes
Heidenhain Corp.’s ERM 2200 magnetic modular angle encoders have functional safety in mind as the growing EU standard trend is to require functionally safe axes on machines.
TNC 620 Contouring Controls Features Touchscreen Technology
Heidenhain’s TNC 620 contouring control with touchscreen has a workshop-oriented operational design and conversational programming that combines contouring controls with the latest in touchscreen technology.
Along Came a Spider
Visitors to the Hermle Open House saw the production of a large version of Delcam's Boris.
Online CNC Training
The Heidenhain Interactive Training tool is designed to create an informative yet entertaining learning experience, teach the most important elements of a CNC machine, and impart fundamental knowledge about CNC programming.