AUTOMATION & ROBOTS

Automation

Alphacam 2017 R2 Features Key Automation Capabilities

Vero Software’s Alphacam 2017 R2 software automates key CAD/CAM operations and includes the Automation Manager with enhancements to simplify workflow, including multi-drill control, styles functionality, and further support for additional CAD file formats.

Measurement

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.

Automation

SR-3iA SCARA Robot Offers Compact Design

FANUC’s SR-3iA robot features high-speed operation for pick and place, assembly, testing/inspection and packaging processes in a range of industries.

Automation

Dual-Arm Cobot Meets Flexible and Agile Production Needs

ABB’s YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot is designed to meet the flexible and agile production needs of small parts assembly and material handling applications.

Automation

VBX-160 Powers CNC Manufacturing in Multiple Industries

VersaBuilt’s VBX-160 robotic parts loader uses the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L robot and has MultiGrip technology that uses machinable part gripping jaws that are shared by the robot gripper and the CNC vise. 

Bar Feeders

GT 112-E Bar Feeder Loads Small Bar Diameters

LNS’ GT 112-E automatic magazine bar feeder has a dual U-shaped guiding channel with a sectional guiding channel cover, combined with a self-centering bar clamping system that matches the entire diameter range of the lathe.

Automation

HS Flex Handling System Fits Multi-Axis Machining Centers

Hermle’s HS Flex handling system is a compact automation tool made up of several components, which are supplied as one complete unit, and the workpiece storage modules are installed and adjusted on site.

Cutting Tools

SW Smart Damper Rough Boring Heads Absorb Vibration

Big Kaiser’s SW Smart Damper rough boring heads with CKB modular connection system’s damping capability minimizes the effects of high frequency oscillations, absorbing vibration effectively and allowing higher machining accuracy.

Automation

Iscar's Tools Focus on Increased Productivity with Smart Insert Locking

Iscar's new tools focus on increased productivity with smart insert locking mechanisms, which therefore create a more stable machining process.

Turning Machines

Turn-Mill Center Features Three Y-Axis Turrets

The company’s B765Y3 has more than 4" of Y-axis travel on all three turrets. Combined with the company’s standard tooling, customers can load as many as 144 cutting tools, allowing them to either machine several different parts without any change-over time or load several redundant cutting tools (using the company’s tool load software to detect tool wear and run “lights out”). The machine has 2.