Automation
CNC System Platform
Siemens Energy & Automation introduces its SINUMERIK solution line CNC system platform. The line comprises the panel-based 802D sl, the PC-based 840Di sl and the 840D sl, available in both panel and PC-based versions. The network-centric architecture of this line can be effectively combined with SINAMICS, the company’s drive technology, to design stand-alone as well as plant-wide automation solutions.
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Automation Helps Move To High-Volume Production
This tool manufacturer had to automate its processes after switching from low-volume special orders to high-volume production runs. Since implementing Tsudakoma tilting rotary tables along with robotics and a pallet conveyor, the shop has increased sales by 400 percent.
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Programming A Robot The Way You Program A CNC Machine Tool
Programming a robot with the same CAM software used for a multi-axis machine tool makes it unnecessary to “teach” the robot by jogging it manually from point to point and recording these point-to-point moves as the robot’s motion commands. Robotmaster is a software package that provides this CAD/CAM-based, off-line programming for robots. It runs fully integrated inside Mastercam CAM software for CNC machine tools.
Read MoreBar Feeders Feature Five-Year Warranty
IEMCA announces that its bar feeders are now backed by a five-year warranty. The five-year warranty, available for a limited time, covers all parts and labor for the first year of ownership and the cost of parts for the next four years. The warranty does not affect machine pricing, and is automatically included wit
Read MoreWasino Joins Amada Group
Wasino Corp. USA has joined the Amada Group and is now Amada Wasino America. The company’s lineup of machines is designed to simplify turning and grinding processes. It uses standard bolt-on automation solutions to manufacture its turning line rather than third-party produced and supported automation. According to
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Automated From The Start
Turning automation helps this shop produce parts more efficiently.
Read MoreAutomatic Door Openers For Machine Tools
Gortite, an A & A Manufacturing company, offers its NT automatic door opening system, which is designed for field- retrofit on existing machinery to boost productivity by automatically opening and closing machine tool doors. Their safe, ergonomic design protects the operators of automatic machining equipment fr
Read MoreRobot Designed For Harsh Environments
Fanuc Robotics America Inc.’s M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot is designed to operate in harsh manufacturing environments. The entire robot is coated with a special epoxy, and its wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing. In addition, the base of the robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance. Coa
Read MoreManufacturing Systems Designed For Continuous Or High-Volume Production
The company offers two manufacturing system design approaches for the automotive industry: Agile Systems and the Global Transfer Line. Agile Systems consist of CNC machines and inter-machine part handling automation, built for production of engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases and other parts using eit
Read MoreBeltless Chip And Parts Conveyors With Twin-Roller Drive Chains
Bunting Magnetics uses 3D solid-model technology in its line of beltless MagSlide chip and parts conveyors to handle sharp, abrasive parts and scrap that can damage conventional conveyors with belts. Permanently lubricated drive chains move permanently charged high-energy ceramic or rare earth magnets inside the co
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