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Video: Leveraging Magnets for Robot Flexibility
Need to move both round and flat workpieces with a robotic arm? Magnetic end-of-arm tooling makes it possible to handle both of these shapes interchangeably, as the video in this article demonstrates.
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Arbitrary Speed Threading Option for CNC Turning Centers
FANUC America’s 0i-TD and 0i Mate-TD CNCs for new turning centers now feature an arbitrary speed threading option.
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CAM Software Increases Toolpath Efficiency
The 2014 R2 release of Delcam’s PowerMill CAM software for high-speed and five-axis machining includes new simulation and customization tools, greater editing flexibility, and features designed to minimize programming and manufacturing times.
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CAD/CAM Software Reduces Data Redundancy
Geometric’s CAMWorks 2014 CAD/CAM software is said to accelerate design-to-part time by improving productivity.
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Which Path Did You Choose?
We’re always interested in hearing about how individuals are trained and educated for careers in manufacturing. Know of an interesting, unusual or highly effective program in your area? Tell us about it.
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Product Spotlight Slideshow: Turning
Integrated conveyor. Removable guide bushing. Simple cellular configuration. These are just a few of the turning center design elements highlighted in our April Modern Equipment Review Spotlight.
Read MoreMetalworking Lubricant Controls Corrosion
QualiChem’s Eqo-Pure 452 vegetable-based, water-soluble lubricant is designed for severe hardened steel and stainless steel machining applications.
Read MoreQuick-Reference Tool for Mechanical Design
Great Innovations offers its Engineering Slide Chart, a reference tool featuring technical information for mechanical design and CAD work in a quick-reference chart.
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An Eye on the Inside
There are myriad applications for RFID technology. This article shows an atypical one—how it’s used to monitor the degree of contamination on a laser cutter lens so an operator doesn’t have to.
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Video: Optimizing Rapid Moves on a Five-Axis Machine
How do you optimize rapid positioning tool paths for five-axis operations? This write-up and video explains one approach.
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Product Spotlight Slideshow: Machining Centers
Every print issue of MMS highlights a particular type of product. For March, we focused on VMCs, HMCs and other machining centers.
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Laying Composites Fiber—Digitally
The most recent release of Spring Technologies’ NCSIMUL software can simulate the laying of fiber ribbon with NC machines.
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