Cobot Fleet Addresses Labor Shortage
An Ohio manufacturer deployed nine collaborative robots to improve and optimize the work environment, automating hard-to-staff tasks such as machine tending, assembly and product inspection.
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Maier Offers Swiss-Type, High-Pressure System and Swiss Bar Feeders
PMTS 2021: The company’s Swiss bar feeders, both 3 m and 4 m, come with integrated high pressure, and FANUC Robo Drills with many options.
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Safe, Industrial Robotic Machine-Tending Cell
PMTS 2021: Robotic cell for CNC machines provides the strength of an industrial robot with safe, collaborative functionality.
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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.
When Does a Filtering Chip Conveyor for CNC Lathes Make Sense?
A filtering chip conveyor might enable shops to more effectively match current machining needs while providing CNC lathes and mills to adapt to future requirements.
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Racer-5 Cobot Operates in Fast, Dual Modes
Racer-5 Cobot combines flexibility and collaborative safety features with high repeatability and accuracy.
FANUC’s QSSR Feature Simplifies Robot Integration
FANUC’S QSSR feature enables FANUC CNCs to directly program robots through the G code.
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.
ABB Expands Portfolio with Stronger, Faster, More Capable Cobots
These cobots are designed to be easy to use and configure, thereby expanding automation into a variety of high-growth industries.
Mitsubishi LoadMate Robotic Cell Streamlines Parts Loading, Unloading
Machine Tending Robotic Cell features portability, easy setup and programming, high performance and safety layout for both job shops and larger scale production environments.
Method Machine Tools’ JobShop Cell Pro Offers Multiple Infeed, Outfeed Options
System includes a RoboDrill D21SiBadv Vertical Machining Center Series, which has several different pre-engineered end-of-arm and infeed/outfeed options for a range of part and capacity requirements for medium-volume applications.
The Value of a CNC Multi-Spindle Chucker
For near-net-shape workpieces, a multi-spindle chucker might make sense when part production volumes are high.
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VIDEOS
Video: Cobot Considerations
Before investing in a collaborative robot, consider conducting a risk assessment to make sure the man and machine are matched to the application.
Automated Grinding Cell Adds Capacity
Like many shops facing changes in customer demands, Pennsylvania-based American Turned Products (ATP) is making the necessary adjustments and adding operations to continue to compete in the difficult, high volume market. One of those adjustments is the company’s recent installation of an automated centerless grinding cell.
Video: Parts Accumulator Allows for Unattended 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.
4 Questions About Cobot Integration
Many shops appreciate that cobots are easy to program and enable collaborative operation, but there might still be questions about how to install them.
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Small Conveyors for a Machine Shop’s 24/7 Needs
The modular, compact and portable design of the Lite Series conveyors make them easy to integrate with existing equipment and easy to move around when jobs or processes change frequently.
Making Waves with Lathe Automation
After years of relying on an extensive machining cell for part production, this marine equipment manufacturer has now reduced part handling and improved quality through use of single-setup lathes and automated loading and unloading.
Quick-Change Robotic Arm Gripper Offers Part-Holding Flexibility
Kurt Workholding’s RV36 Gripper is a quick-change robotic arm gripper that saves space and improves efficiency with quick-change, customizable jaws and custom accessories.
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.
Acieta’s Mobile Collaborative Robot Increases Shop Capacity
FastLoad CX1000 is a simple to use, flexible cobot that can be outfitted with up to three modular carts to handle a wide variety of parts or allow more parts in the queue.
Automatic Pallet Changer Eliminates Unnecessary Spindle Downtime
Pallet changer system added to a machining center enables unattended machining.
