Automated Hard Turning, Grinding on One Platform
This inverted vertical turning machine can perform hard turning and grinding of chucked components such as gears while loading and unloading material and completed parts itself.
Cobots Gain Ability to Sort and Measure
New tooling that includes a precision robotic caliper extends the applicability of collaborative robots to perform sorting and measuring small parts.
Working Smarter, Not Harder
Geoff Dawson from PMPA member FANUC America talks about their history, how robots have enhanced the workspace and about their latest automation family.
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Wintriss Software Increases Shop Floor Productivity
Wintriss Control Group’s ShopFloorConnect and SmartPAC Pro press automation controller can increase manufacturing efficiencies.
Mastercam 2021 Designed to Increase Productivity
Mastercam 2021 improves automation, efficiency, connectivity and precision.
Comco Equipment Improves MicroBlasting Capabilities
Optional features enhance process automation safety and accuracy.
10 Smart Steps to Take Toward Recovery
With many manufacturers facing challenges in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic, these 10 steps can help position manufacturers to find success.
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Productive Robotics’ OB-7 Offers Longer Reach
OB7-Stretch can tend multiple machines at one time when the robot needs to reach more than one machine and when the robot needs to reach deeply into a machine.
Quicktech Turn-Mills Feature Integrated 6-Axis Robot
The machines are designed to perform complex milling with standard live tools, and an optional 360˚ B-axis extends milling capabilities
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.