CNC & Machine Controls

CNC & Machine Controls 4 Jan 2018

How Part Data Control Will Expand and Simplify the Supply Chain

Digital rights management for manufactured part files will enable OEMs to enforce manufacturing requirements at a distance, as an alternative to in-person certification of suppliers.

CNC & Machine Controls 27 Dec 2017

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Adds CNC Dealer Locator to Website

The web tool enables users to search dealers by location or by name to find those which offer Mitsubishi Electric CNCs.

Data-Driven Manufacturing 14 Dec 2017

Siemens Partners with Identify3D for Manufacturing IP Theft Protection

ID3D has integrated its security and traceability technology into the Sinumerik CNC and Siemens PLM portfolio for data encryption and decryption.

Automation 12 Dec 2017

Control’s Extra Display Provides Flexibility

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s M80W computer numerical controller features a Windows-based touchscreen display that is separate from the control unit for flexibility.

Automation 21 Nov 2017

HMI Provides On- and Off-Site Touchscreen Monitoring

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s GT25 Wide HMI is a human-machine interface that monitors and controls machine components with a graphical touchscreen that connects to equipment such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), VFDs and servos.

CNC & Machine Controls 7 Nov 2017

CNC Software Compensates for Axis Nodding

Siemens is releasing new functions with its Sinumerik 4.8 CNC software, designed to significantly improve the speed, precision and safety of machine tools.

Measurement 25 Oct 2017

Buying an HMC: Peripheral Equipment Considerations

Is it time to move up to an HMC? Let’s consider some of the peripheral equipment that HMC buyers should think about.

Workforce Development 2 Oct 2017

Job Shop Cuts Cables to Save Time on Data Transfers

At Stollen Machine & Tool Co., uninsulated cables could not reliably transport CNC programs from the computer to the machines. Six wireless RS232 units from Shop Floor Automations have resulted in 15 percent daily time savings.