AUTOMATION

Automation

LNS Compact Filtering Chip Conveyor Eliminates Contaminants

Chip conveyor features dual conveyor system and self-cleaning filter drum to manage chip materials of all shapes, sizes and weights.

Automation

Cobot's Seventh Axis Enhances Maneuverability

The KR810 from Kassow Robots is a lightweight industrial cobot designed for speed and strength with fewer safety restrictions.

Automation

Horizontal Machining Center From Okuma Offers New Features

The machining center offers a larger work envelope, enhanced chip and coolant management functions and automation compatibility, among other features.

Automation

Automation Brings Reliability to Laser Marking Bone Screws

To overcome human error in laser marking, consider a reliable, high-throughput automated system designed to run 24/7.

Bar Feeders

LNS Bar Feeder Control Enhances Machine Health Monitoring

The company says the control enhances the user-friendliness of the Quick Load Servo S3+, a bar feeder that is well suited for unattended and lights-out production thanks to its robustness and reliability.

Automation

Precision Machining Technology Review February 2022: Automation & Robots

Production Machining’s automation and robotics showcase includes Mitsubishi Electric, Carr Lane, Made4CNC, FANUC, United Grinding and Comau.

Automation

In a Wireless Age, Cables are Transforming Manufacturing

In the future, technological advancements in manufacturing will rely even more on the increased efficiency and safety of cables. 

Machining Centers & Milling Machines

Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package

Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.

Automation

A Shop Snapshot(s) in Time

Shamrock Precision has made significant strides to diversify its customer base and implement various process improvements, applying a crawl, walk, run approach to adding new technology such as ERP and automation.

Automation

ABB OmniCore Robot Controllers Feature 1,000+ Functions

Controllers are said to offer faster performance and enhanced flexibility to enable improved productivity and ability to respond to changing market demands.