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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.

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.

Shop Management Software

Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola

Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.

Heidenhain StateMonitor 1.4.0 Enables Remote Monitoring, Data Evaluation

Connected devices can include CNC control systems of varying brands as well as PCs and web-based mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.

Automation

United Grinding’s Studer RoboLoad Offers Seamless Part-Loading Automation

The machine operation requires no programming knowledge, enabling better production flexibility and a higher degree of operating comfort.

CNC & Machine Controls

C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity

The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.

Measurement

Manufacturing Automation Beyond Robots at PMTS

A variety of automated machining and manufacturing processes — including, but not limited to, robotics — that can enable shops to become more efficient were on display at the recent Precision Machining Technology Show.
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Automation

Thoughts about PMTS, Machining Automation

Turning technology, as was displayed at the Precision Machining Technology Show, is more advanced than ever and machine shops should continue to identify processes of all types that can be automated.
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Measurement

PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Automation and Measurement

Learn about some of the new automation and measurement solutions for precision machining that will be on display at PMTS 2021.
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Grinding

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.