Automation
Schunk's Automated Vise Offers Chip-Repellent Design
The Tandem PGS3’s compact design and square shape optimizes accessibility and enables a stroke of 6 mm per jaw. With a clamping force of 4,500 N and a repeat accuracy of 0.02 mm, the vise is said to be suitable for basic applications in aluminum and plastics machining.
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CAM Automation and Library Revitalize Precision Manufacturer
CAMWorks has powered TECMA’s transition to 3D digital CNC machining. The software’s optimizations have enabled the shop to tackle precision parts for space.
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Is That a CNC? Major Tool Edition
The cover of Modern Machine Shop’s November issue features a striking image: Three employees checking bore and thread sizes on a massive machined aluminum part — which is situated inside an even more massive five-axis machine tool. The caption reads, “Automation Still Needs You.” Curious about what you are seeing? Read on.
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ABB Launches Family of Machine Tending Application Cells
The FlexLoader M family offers a variety of ways to load and unload machines based on the size, shapes and amount of workpieces being handled. ABB says this makes it ideal for applications that produce multiple types of products in varying quantities.
Read More5 Smart Drilling Lessons Apply Beyond the Application
A specific machine learning use case illuminates general principles for applying artificial intelligence at any CNC machining business.
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The Culture Change of Large-Part Machining Automation
For Major Tool & Machine in its 75th anniversary year, confronting the skills gap involves a systemized approach focused on automation, and developing and retaining talent.
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634AI Partners With InOrbit On Cloud-Based Robots Manager
634AI’s Maestro enables tracking of raw material movements and real time safety alerts for man-driven vehicles, as well as navigation and management of autonomous mobile robots.
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Choosing the Right Automation for Your Shop
This robotic arm Is fully integrated into the machine tool, enabling machine tool operators with no previous robotics experience to operate it effectively.
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Datanomix and Caron Partner on Monitoring Software
The companies suggest this partnership and its resulting technology will help manufacturers optimize performance and profitability. A new dashboard in the Datanomix platform will be added to aggregate and display the metrics for all Caron devices deployed in a factory.
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Volkmann Introduces Self-Contained Metal Powder System
Volkmann’s PowTrex system safely and automatically transfers 3D-printing powders in large volumes from a container or supply hopper to one or more machines without risk of spillage, contamination, explosion or contact with workers.
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