Automation
Adaptive Machining Makes a Robot More Productive
This system for machining and polishing turbine blades shows the value of software for inspection, toolpath calculations and adaptive machining working together.
Read More
Software Reduces Crashes on New Manufacturing Equipment
Despite new technology investments, Micro-Mechanics Holdings was still experiencing high software crash potential. Switching to CGTech's Vericut NC verification software resulted in increased efficiency and enabled crash-free, lights-out operation.
Read More
Surprises Uncovered at a Groundbreaking
Companies customarily mark new construction with a groundbreaking ceremony. Such an event to celebrate Hydrotech Inc.’s expansion of its suburban Cincinnati headquarters, however, revealed some unexpected facets to this diverse fluid power and automation solutions provider.
Read More
Video: Collaborative Robots in Screw Machine Shop
Multi-arm robots working close to employees are noteworthy additions to this shop that got its start during World War II.
Watch
High-Volume Grinding System Enables Lights-Out Operation
Designed for high-volume precision grinding, Glebar’s GT-610 CNC automatic centerless in-feed/through-feed grinding system features full CNC dressing capability.
Read MoreYaskawa America, NSK Make License Agreement
The agreement will enable NSK’s ultrasonic cutting technology to integrate with Motoman automation technologies in the Americas.
Read More
RAMTEC Ramps up Academic Outreach
Technology instructors in the RAMTEC Ohio program are expanding credentialing courses available to program enrollees, helping address the state’s “manufacturing gap.”
Read More
Employees and Automation in Harmony
For a well-known guitar maker, automation sets employees free, and product improvement engages those employees’ attention.
Read More
Reengineered Bar Feeder Connects Directly to Lathe Control
Haas’s reengineered bar feeder is designed to provide a simpler and more affordable way to automate part production on the company’s compact turning centers.
Read More
Getting Acquainted with Scott Fosdick
Scott is the new head of Market Region Americas for GF Machining Solutions, the brand that includes Agie Charmilles (EDM and laser texturing), Mikron (high-performance milling), System 3R (automation and tooling) and Leichti (five-axis milling machine for blades and blisks) and Step-Tec (machine tool spindles). I had the opportunity to meet Scott and get acquainted at the company’s Open House “Solutions Days” last week. Here is my report.
Read More
