Products
Automation Cell Maximizes Job Shop Flexibility
Methods Machine Tools’ JobShop Cell is designed for job shops with small to medium lot sizes. The fully integrated production cell combines the drilling, tapping and milling capability of a RoboDrill VMC with a fully interfaced Fanuc six-axis robot for automated loading and unloading.
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Real-Time Data For Plant Floor Automation
For users of iFix looking for a way to Web-enable the application, GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has developed the Proficy HMI/SCADA—iFIX WebSpace, a Web client that enables "real-time data for everyone. " This application enables full control and visualization capabilities of iFIX screens and functionality over a company’s intranet or Internet system without the need to change or alter the iFIX application.
Read MoreNext Generation Ultra-Fast SCARA Robot Series
Stäubli Robotics’ TS series of high speed SCARA robots are designed for speed, rigidity and precision. The line includes the TS40, TS60 and TS80 with a range of 400-, 600- and 800-mm reach and a payload of 8 kg.
Read MoreTool Production Center Runs “Lights-Out”
The RoboGrind CNC tool production center from Excalibur Tool has six CNC machine axes and an integrated Fanuc five-axis industrial robot. The center is designed to produce high-quality cutting tools from solid carbide or HSS, minimizing labor through the use of unattended, “lights out” manufacturing.
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Software Updated With User-Driven Enhancements
VX Corporation offers the v14. 01 upgrade to VX 2009.
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Point-Cloud Processing Software For Reverse Engineering And Inspection
Wilcox Associates, a Hexagon Metrology company, has developed the PC-DMIS Reshaper, a stand-alone 3D point-cloud processing program that can be used to collect or import large quantities of 3D point data for manipulation and processing for downstream processes, such as CAD modeling, CAM or rapid prototyping. Designed to operate as a fully functional application either online or offline, the program collects data in real-time via a direct connection to a digitizing device, or offline via file import.
Read MorePowerful, Flexible Software For Multiple Industries
VerisurfX from Verisurf Software is suited for the aerospace, automotive, medical and energy industries. The software features the company’s proprietary common platform technology for managing CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers and other measuring devices.
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Robots Designed To Handle Large Payloads
Versatile, high-speed Motoman ES165D and ES200D handling robots are suited for large-payload machine and press tending applications and various other handling tasks. The robots feature wide work envelopes and high moment-of-inertia ratings coupled with fast axial speeds and accelerations for high-throughput processing, the company says.
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Reduce Cycle Time, Improve Quality
Missler Software’s TopSolid’Cam 2009 is capable of piloting turning, two-axis milling, three-axis milling, four- and five-axis continued milling, four- and five-axis continued turning, synchronization and complex simulation. The software is said to simplify machine programming, reduce cycle times, improve quality and reduce manufacturing costs by prolonging the tool life.
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Automated Cell Combines Wire EDM, Waterjet Technologies
Mitsubishi’s MD+CELL combines the MD+PROII wire EDM with a Suprema DX44 waterjet for high speed and precision in one automated unit, minimizing operator intervention and maximizing unattended run time. The MD+CELL employs a Mitsubishi MELFA six-axis robot to transfer rough-cut pieces from the waterjet to EDM machine for finishing.
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Product Lifecycle Management
One of several performance enhancements to version 2. 3 of the GeomCaliper product lifecycle management software is that it functions with support and integration with CATIA V5R19.
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