CNC & Machine Controls
Acu-Rite's DRO300 Can Now Control Sinker EDMs
Heidenhain’s Acu-Rite brand has introduced software for its 300-series digital readout (DRO) that now allows users to control a sinker EDM machine.
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5 Ways the External Work Offset Can Help You
External work offsets can be valuable because they let you shift the point of reference for fixture offset entries from the machine’s home position to a more logical one.
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Increasing Employee Output Through Automation: Here is What We Found in 7 Recent Shop Visits
Modern Machine Shop editors routinely visit machining facilities to report on shops that are succeeding. Here is what our editors found on seven recent shop visits, all related to using labor more efficiently.
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Heidenhain, Mastercam Introduce Five-Axis Postprocessor
In a collaborative aimed at enabling five-axis machining for those using Heidenhain TNC controls and Mastercam CAD/CAM software, the companies have introduced a new postprocessor.
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Mitsubishi Electric's Interactive Cycle Insertion Screens Incorporate Renishaw GoProbe Macros
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Interactive Cycle Insertion screens on its M8 series of CNCs are designed to be used with Renishaw’s GoProbe macros.
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Eldorado Gundrilling Machines Get New Control Panel
Kays Engineering’s Eldorado gundrilling machines feature an updated operator control panel.
Read MoreAthena Reduces Time and Investment Required to Train Novice Machinists
EMO 2019: Athena is a universal, voice-operated assistant technology specifically designed for manufacturing work.
Read MoreFANUC's 0i-Model F CNC System Enables Program Simulation
Westec 2019: FANUC’s 0i-Model F CNC system and a servomotor cart controlling motion and movement comprise a FANUC CNC training simulator.
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News of Note: July 2019
New options for training young folks, NTMA offers blockchain services, a new partnership promoting additive manufacturing in aerospace work, and other industry news.
Read MoreMitsubishi Offers CNC Total Care Package for Maintenance Needs
The Total Care Package provides maintenance by combining three existing services: CloudCNC backup, machine tuning and preventative maintenance.
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