CNC & Machine Controls
CNC Technology Platform Helps Implement the IIoT
Mazak Smooth Technology machine control platform incorporates capability for advanced manufacturing cells and systems that are revolutionizing part manufacturing processes through smart machines, big data, sophisticated analytics and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
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CNC Software Better Supports Multitasking Operations
Version 4.7 of the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface (GUI) from Siemens is designed to improve machine tool multitasking.
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Collision Monitoring System Protects Machine Tools
Marposs Corp. will feature the Brankamp CMS collision monitoring system, designed to reduce or eliminate machine collisions that generally lead to high repair costs and downtime.
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Portable CNC Simulator Enables Milling, Turning Training
FANUC America offers its CNC simulator for educational use, providing learners with exposure to a FANUC control without the need for a machine tool.
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Turn-Mill CNC Enables CAD Visualization, Interpolation Turning
Heidenhain’s TNC 640 turn-mill CNC enables interpolation turning and gear hobbing for machining large parts, such as those required for power plants.
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Automation Control Integrates Motion, Safety Control
Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its iQ-R control series incorporating sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control into one platform.
Read MoreFANUC Expands in North, South America
A series of facility expansions and relocations are scheduled to complete by July 2016.
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Control Software Eases Laser Drilling of Shaped Holes
Prima Power Laserdyne’s ShapeSoft, a feature of the SP94P control for its multi-axis fiber laser systems, simplifies the creation of programs for producing cone, oblique cone, fan, racetrack and a variety of shaped holes.
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Improving a Popular Mill-Turn Control
Gear hobbing capabilities, enhanced graphics and the ability to perform interpolation turning have been added to this well-known mill-turn control.
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Linear Encoder Protects Against Scale Contamination
Heidenhain’s redesigned Lida 400 series exposed linear encoders are designed for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), linear motion stages, wafer inspection, waterjet cutting and other applications.
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