CNC & Machine Controls
CNC Interface Facilitates Manufacture of Complex Workpieces
Siemens Industry’s Sinumerik Operate integrates HMI-Advanced, ShopMill and ShopTurn into a single machine tool user interface.
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Seeing Smart Manufacturing in Taiwan
A recent visit to Taiwan revealed new smart-manufacturing technologies being developed by the island’s machine tool builders as well as by its largest commercial and military aircraft manufacturer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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