Automated Gaging System for Boosting Quality, Productivity
PMTS 2023: The Q-Span System can pick parts from an input conveyor, measure three dimensions on each part and place each part in a pass or fail bin based on the measured data.
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Star CNC’s Swiss-Type Lathe With Double B-Axis Programmable Units
PMTS 2023: The SD-26 Swiss-type automatic lathe has features designed to offer enhanced workability and operability for the operator from both a hardware and software perspective.
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Chip Conveyor Provides Both Chip Handling, Coolant Filtration Functionality
PMTS 2023: The CleanSweep G2 is a self-cleaning conveyor designed to help operators eliminate the need for frequent coolant tank cleaning and maintenance.
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Broken Tool Detection for Tight Workspaces
PMTS 2023: Techna-Tool’s BK Mikro tool and process monitoring helps ensure machines are producing quality parts, particularly during unattended or lights-out machining, before broken tools can cause bigger problems.
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Workholding Pump Enables Creation of Specific Clamping Programs
PMTS 2023: Vektek’s Advanced Automation Workholding Pump features a step-by-step process for creating specific clamping programs.
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Bar Feeder for Sliding Headstock Lathes Enables Higher RPMs
PMTS 2023: The LNS GT 342 automatic magazine bar feeder is designed to enable fast and easy diameter changeovers and improved productivity.
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Lexair Unload Pro Provides Flexibility in Part Unloading
PMTS 2023: The Lexair Unload Pro’s design enables configuration for parts to be unloaded from the front or rear of a machine.
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Automation in the Alps: Studer AG Unveils New Grinding Concepts
Studer AG, member company of United Grinding, held its annual press conference at its Swiss Alps location earlier this month to announce its new automatic loaders to accompany its existing grinding machines as well as other offerings and automation features.
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Industrial Cobot Offers Speed, Accuracy, Safety
ABB says its Swifit CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot (cobot) is six times faster and five times more precise than other robots in its class.
Production Machining’s February 2023 News Highlights
Production Machining’s February 2023 news highlights include creation of automation sector at upcoming manufacturing events, new facilities and organization leaders, WiM partnership for career fairs, expanded reseller network and more.