Stephanie Hendrixson Contributing Editor, Modern Machine Shop

Automation 19 Dec 2014

Robotic Welding Cells for Manufacturers or Job Shops

Lincoln Electric Co.’s Auto-Mate pre-engineered robotic welding cell is intended for first-time buyers and designed for fast, easy implementation.

Vertical Machining Centers 19 Dec 2014

Robot-Tended VMC Cell Changes Multiple Workpieces Simultaneously

Available from Methods Machine Tools, the Twin RoboDrill JobShop Cell features two FANUC D21 RoboDrill vertical machining centers serviced by a single articulating FANUC LR Mate 200iD robot.

18 Dec 2014

Gosiger Named Modig Distributor

The Ohio company will supply machine tool products to customers across 11 states.

Automation 18 Dec 2014

Extended-Reach Robots for Processing Large Parts

The flexible design of the high-speed MH50 II-series robots from Yaskawa Motoman make them suitable for a range of applications, including coating, dispensing, machine and press tending, material cutting, and handling.

Automation 17 Dec 2014

Abtex Creates Deburring Systems Group

A new division will help customers integrate deburring with automation technologies.

Automation 17 Dec 2014

Tending System Boosts Machine Tool Utilization

ABB Robotics' FlexMT system tends machine tools with vision-guided robotics.

CAD/CAM 17 Dec 2014

CAM Software Updates HSM Strategies

SmartCAMcnc’s 2015 version of its SmartCAM software features a new knowledge-based machining (KBM) repository, high-speed milling (HSM) strategies, and other user interface and core application improvements.

Laser & Waterjet 17 Dec 2014

Plasma Cutting on a Waterjet

While waterjets are known for cutting accuracy, they can be slower and more costly to operate than other machines. Equipping waterjets with other capabilities—such as plasma cutting—can save time and boost productivity.

16 Dec 2014

CCAT Announces 2015 Manufacturing Assistance Program

The program is open to small and mid-sized Connecticut manufacturers.

Workholding 16 Dec 2014

Three-Jaw Pneumatic Chuck Holds Round Workpieces

Samchully Workholding’s MCA pneumatic chuck is a three-jaw stationary chuck designed to hold round workpieces in a machining center or mounted on a tombstone.

15 Dec 2014