Automation

Workholding

Pallet Automation System for Large Loads

Fastems’ FPC-7500 flexible pallet container automation system is designed to handle 1,000-mm and 1,250-mm pallets where large load capacity is required.

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CAD/CAM

Custom Macro Enables Automated CNC Program Generation

Rex Materials Group uses a custom macro from DP Technology to automate CNC programming.

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Workholding

Bar Feeder Enables Faster Changeovers

The Alpha 552 bar feeder from LNS America is designed for fixed headstock machines.

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Workholding

The Basics of Bar Pullers

Bar pullers are cost-effective alternatives to enable automated turning on CNC lathes. Learn how they work and how shops can benefit from using them.

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Automation

CNC Software Update Enables Lights-Out Machining

The Sescoi division of Vero Software will introduce Version 22 of WorkNC.

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Automation

Abrasive Disc Brushes Enable Automation

Brush Research Manufacturing offers its professional-grade NamPower abrasive disc brushes for automated deburring and surface-finish operations.

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Die/Mold

High Speed Leads to Lights-Out

This mold maker has become more competitive by establishing a high speed machining process that is predictable enough to confidently run lights-out.

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Grinding

Sensors Automate Grinding, Dressing Wheel Positioning

By listening for slight changes in sound, acoustic emission sensors enable grinding machine owners to automate their wheel positioning and dressing processes with precision and accuracy.

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Automation

Bar Puller for CNC Turning Centers

Accudyne’s EZ-Puller bar puller enables semi-automatic operation of CNC turning centers.

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VF-1: Then and Now

To commemorate its 30-year anniversary, Haas Automation compares the VF-1 machining center of 1988 with the same model today, illustrating how far the technology has come.

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