Automation
Software Simulates Automation On Stand-Alone Mitsubishi Lasers
DiamondMine automation software, which is designed exclusively for Mitsubishi Laser by Ncell Automation, is said to increase overall efficiency by giving shop owners real-time production feedback on their stand-alone lasers. The software standard provides snapshots of operations and processes in real-time so owners and shop floor operators can monitor and adjust machine performance and proactively remove non-value-added processes.
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A Significant Cell
Manual loading of heavy housings was this manufacturer’s prime bottleneck. It had limited experience with automated cells, but decided to install a big one. A look at the manufacturer’s $13 million cell reveals an intriguing layout and blend of technologies.
WatchDual-Arm Robot Handles Heavy Parts
Motoman’s SDA10D robot is said to provide the reach, payload, speed, performance and flexibility required to perform various assembly, handling, machine tending, packaging and part transfer applications.Both robot arms can work together on one task to double the payload or handle heavy parts, trays or pallets.
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CNC Bar Pullers For Low-Cost Automation
Royal Products says its range of CNC bar pullers can automate virtually any CNC lathe or turning center freeing operators to handle other tasks.
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Short Bar Loader For CNC Lathe Automation
Edge Technologies’ Rebel Ecofeed is a compact bar loader that features a 5- to 65-mm-diameter capacity range for feeding spindle-length round, square, hexagonal and shaped barstock into CNC lathes.
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Flexible Pallet Automation Achieves High Spindle Utilization
Toyoda Machinery offers modular and expandable automation with its Flexible Pallet Automation (FPA) systems.
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Robotic Pipe Welding, Cutting Solutions
Lincoln Electric Automation’s RoboPipe system integrates features and functions for automated pipe welding and fabricating of carbon steel, stainless steel or duplex stainless steel.
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Machine-Tending Robots
Denso says its VS and VM series of six-axis articulated robots are useful for machine tending as well as secondary material-handling operations including polishing, washing, measurement and inspection.
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The Automation Inspiration
Although automated manufacturing cells typically consist of standard products such as CNC machine tools, robots, pallets and cell control software, almost all of these systems rely on inventive concepts developed for the particular application. These "good ideas" often account for the outstanding productivity and flexibility of these systems. This article looks at several of the "good ideas" that characterize a cell comprised of seven wire EDM units and a robot on a rail transfer unit.
WatchGE, Fanuc Dissolve Joint Venture
GE and Fanuc have announced the completion of their agreement to dissolve the GE Fanuc Automation joint venture. Under the terms of the agreement, respective portions of the joint venture have reverted back to the parent company, allowing each to focus on its existing business and to pursue growth in its respective core industry of expertise.
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