CNC & Machine Controls

Workforce Development 26 Dec 2018

Heidenhain Releases Online CNC Training Program

Heidenhain’s Heidenhain Interactive Training (HIT) 3.0 is said to provide advanced and apprentice-level CNC training and practice with Klartext programing and DIN/ISO programming within its three-axis machining learning packet.

CNC & Machine Controls 7 Dec 2018

CNC Software Features Conversational Programming

Tormach has introduced an upgrade to its PathPilot CNC software package at no cost to the user.

CNC & Machine Controls 28 Nov 2018

CNC Interface Puts More Information in Front of Operators

Soraluce’s Smart HMI, an intelligent human-machine interface, offers functions said to increase the efficiency of manufacturing processes, improved ergonomics and greater ease of use.

CNC & Machine Controls 21 Nov 2018

Wireless Pendant Connects to CNC Systems

Osai USA’s OPENwiTP wireless teach pendant for use with its OPENcontrol CNC manufacturing systems.

Automation 31 Oct 2018

Die Manufacturer Embraces IIoT to Move to Shorter-Run Production

As a punch and die supplier’s customers implemented leaner strategies, it needed to shift to shorter-run manufacturing. An ethernet communications system enabled machine CNCs to communicate with bar feeders to automatically switch part programs without operator intervention.

CNC & Machine Controls 28 Sep 2018

Lathe CNC Adds Features for Safety, Usability

Heidenhain has released upgrades to the CNC Pilot 640 lathe control.

CNC & Machine Controls 4 Sep 2018

Will Voice Recognition Enable a Transformational HMI for Machine Tools? (See Video)

A new digital assistant for machining brings voice control to various CNC types and voice-actuated access to machine-tool-related information. Given its promise to free shopfloor personnel to work more effectively, one machine tool builder sees it as a potentially game-changing development.