Automation
Eyeing Automotive Machining Applications in Taiwan
I took time to check out machining equipment geared toward components for automobiles—electric vehicles in particular—at the recent TMTS show in Taichung.
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Dual-Spindle Machining Center Includes Automation Features
Eastec 2019: On display will be Emag’s VL 3 Duo, a multi-spindle machine for the high-production manufacturing of chucked parts up to 6 inches in diameter.
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Five-Axis Vertical Machining Center Features Robot Interface
Eastec 2019: The MX-520 PC4 is designed in response to customer demand seeking a Matsuura automation solution for the MX-520.
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Small Shop Sees Big Gains from Right-Sized Automation
A three-person German machine shop applies quick-change workholding and flexible robotic automation to succeed in a high-mix/low-volume production environment.
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Industry News of Note: February 2019
Additive Manufacturing Conference issues call for speakers, Mazak makes big “smart factory” investment and other manufacturing industry news.
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Pneumatic Gripper Provides Greater Grip Force
Schunk’s PGN-Plus-P gripper features enlarged supporting dimensions between the six load-bearing shoulders of the multi-tooth guidance, allowing higher moment capacity, in turn accommodating longer fingers and greater loads.
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KMC Global Controls & Automation Expands Market Reach
KMC Global’s Controls & Automation division has announced that it will expand outside of its corporate umbrella.
Read MoreGrob Systems, CNC Pros Partner on Sales, Service
Grob Systems has partnered with CNC Pros on sales and service of Grob’s line of five-axis machining centers and automation systems in Arizona.
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10 Things to Know About Collaborative Robots
Technology advances related to collaborative robots suggest this technology will become more capable and commonplace.
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Andon System Visualizes Machine Status Remotely
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced the iQ Monozukuri Andon.
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