CNC & Machine Controls

Machining Centers Help Shops Increase Output, Reduce Inspection Times

Mazak machining centers reduced an Iowa shop’s setup and inspection times, enabling it to win an aerospace contract.

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Collision Detection System Reacts Quickly to Avoid Crashes

Marposs Corp.’s Brankamp CMS-02 stand-alone system for collision monitoring and crash damage mitigation uses a ceramic strain sensor to detect irregularities in the production process.

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Automation

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches CNC Quick Tip Video Series

The short YouTube videos are intended to bolster the company’s post-sale customer support by providing answers to commonly-asked questions. 

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Manufacturing News of Note: March 2018

IMTS 2018 opens registration, partnership enables remote access to CNCs, and other industry news.

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3D Printers: Using CNC Machines to Adapt Through Similarities

By thinking of 3D printers like any other CNC machine, users can find it easier to adapt to the technology.

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Servo Amplifier's Data Transfer Rate Aids Industry 4.0

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has integrated CC-Link IE Field safety features into its MR-J4-GF servo amplifiers, facilitating industrial Ethernet safety communication. 

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Heidenhain, Open Mind Partner to Connect CAM Simulator, CNCs

Open Mind’s Connected Machining module will enable networked Heidenhain TNC controls to be run from remote locations.

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Grinding

Tool Grinder's CNC Facilitates Unattended Automation

Star Cutter’s NTG 6RL five-axis tool and cutter grinding machine, based on NUM’s Flexium+ CNC platform, automates the high-speed production and reconditioning of complex cutting tools.

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HMI Service Enables Users to Remotely Access Machines

Pro-Face America’s Pro-Face Connect is a ready-to-use embedded HMI service that enables customers to access machines remotely and securely.

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Five-Axis

Control Beyond CAM Unlocks Five-Axis Potential

Capabilities native to the CNC can facilitate levels of performance that would be impossible to achieve by relying solely on post processed part programs.

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