Increase Throughput with Off-the-Shelf Automation
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
This automated parts accumulator is designed to complement any bar-fed CNC lathe, providing hours of profitable, unattended operation by safely collecting and organizing finished parts.
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Video: Parts Accumulator Allows for Unattended Machining
By: Russ Willcutt - Production Machining
One of the advantages of a Swiss-type lathe is that once you’ve set up the bar feeder, you’re good to go until you run out of barstock. This accumulator simplifies the other end of the operation.
Collet Chuck Essentials
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
“Understanding CNC Collet Chucks” has been one of the most read articles in our archives during the past several years and continues to get substantial traffic today.
Improve the Shopfloor Environment
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
Any form of pollution in the shop environment is potentially dangerous to personnel.
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Mist and Smoke Collectors for Metalworking Applications
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
While many companies are aware of the traditional problems associated with oil mist, few are aware that failure to adequately address mist and smoke issues often results in reduced productivity and increased machine downtime.
The Many Sides of Workholding
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
Here's a broad look at different ways to approach workholding, from bar feeders to collet chucks to robotics.
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CNC Bar Pullers
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
CNC bar pullers can provide an inexpensive means of automating any CNC lathe.
Rotary Parts Accumulator
By: Chris Felix - Production Machining
This rotary collection device allows safe parts accumulation from untended bar-fed lathes. It is programmed to index with each part produced, collecting parts without allowing them to collide with one another.