Automation

Turning Is Optional

The part requires only milling and drilling, but it is still run on a lathe. Except for the cutoff tool, all of the turret positions on this lathe hold rotating tools. In other words, turning is not essential for using a lathe effectively. This application illustrates the productive possibilities of a modern turn-mill machine.

Lending A Hand To The Machining Center

This coolant-operated gripper loads in the spindle like a toolholder, allowing the machining center to lift and move its own workpieces.

Robots Built To Improve Cycle Time

Latest Delcam Customer Represents New Milestone

 Delcam added its 25,000th customer when special machine developer JR Automation technologies purchased six seats of the developer's FeatureCAM feature-based machining software. Founded in 1980, JR designs and build lean manufacturing systems for metal welding, assembly, testing, fabric wrapping and material handli

Parts Collector Enables Lights-Out Production

Royal’s Rota-Rack is designed to collect finished parts as they come off a CNC lathe.

Blog Focuses On Assembly Automation Industry Trends

 Misumi USA has introduced an engineering blog located at its Web site, www.misumiusa.com . Focused on the latest mechanical components trends for assembly automation, the blog is intended to provide a forum for engineers to share opinions and ideas surrounding the machine design/build industry. The company's engi

Using Twin-Table Machines To Maximize Spindle Uptime

By integrating twin-table, bridge-style machining centers, this shop virtually eliminates spindle downtime during job chang-eovers. An operator can safely set up a new job on a table located outside the machine's workzone while the machine mills a workpiece fixtured on the other table.

Bar Feeders Feature A Built-In Setup Wizard

The Returns On Automation

Machine tool automation, particularly grinding machine automation, offers various returns on investment. Different shops notice different advantages, and sometimes shops overlook important benefits when they are deciding whether to automate.

Another Step Toward CAM Automation

A CAD/CAM software provider has taken an important step that will enable CNC machine tool users to benefit from emerging data-communications standards designed to promote a truly “paperless” manufacturing environment. The key is a STEP AP224 interface.