CNC & Machine Controls

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Jun 2014

Machining Simulation System Enables Mobile Control

Integrating the company's NCSimul Player 9.1 with a Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1 tablet PC, Spring Technologies’ What You See Is What You Cut (WYSIWYC) machining simulation system offers real-time, synchronized 3D machining simulations and cutting conditions.

CNC & Machine Controls 18 Jun 2014

Monitoring Software Enables Customizable Alerts by Text, Email

The Multi-DNC platform from Spectrum CNC Technologies supports Haas Machine Data Collection (MDC) by providing single-cable connectivity for machine monitoring, reporting, networking and DNC communications.

CNC & Machine Controls 12 Jun 2014

Optical Absolute Encoder Compatible with Drive-Cliq Interface

Renishaw's Resolute single-track, fine-pitch optical absolute encoder is capable of 32-bit resolution at 36,000 rpm in rotary (angle) configuration.

CNC & Machine Controls 7 May 2014

Monitoring System Protects Tools, Processes

Marposs Corp. will introduce its new-generation Artis CTM V6 tool and process monitoring system.

CNC & Machine Controls 6 May 2014

What Is Arbitrary Speed Threading?

This CNC function enables an operator to control chatter when repairing threads on components such as oilfield pipes.

Oil & Gas 21 Apr 2014

Why Oilfield Parts Producers Consider Retrofits

There are a number of reasons why shops serving the oilfield industry see value in upgrading existing machine tools with a new control package.

CNC & Machine Controls 16 Apr 2014

Angle Encoders Integrate Safety Components

Heidenhain offers a version of its RCN series absolute angle encoders with built-in functional safety components that enable machine shut-off in case of a malfunction.

CNC & Machine Controls 1 Apr 2014

An Eye on the Inside

There are myriad applications for RFID technology. This article shows an atypical one—how it’s used to monitor the degree of contamination on a laser cutter lens so an operator doesn’t have to.

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Mar 2014

Rotary Encoder Provides Diagnostics

Available from Heidenhain, Leine & Linde’s Model 862 rotary encoder with Profibus DP supports condition monitoring systems for use in the steel, wind power and other industries.