CNC & Machine Controls
Magnetic Encoder Suitable for Harsh Environments
Using a smaller positioning error within each signal, Heidenhain’s ERM 2200 magnetic rotary encoder series with a 200-micrometer signal period, is designed to meet finer accuracy requirements on machine tools.
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CNC Provides Energy-Efficiency Options
Siemens' Sinumerik 840D sl CNC provides energy-efficiency options for turning centers.
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Plasma Cutting Controller Maintains Z-Axis Height
Flashcut CNC’s integrated Torch Height Control (THC) for plasma cutting reads plasma voltage as a feedback mechanism to adjust the Z-axis height.
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Motion Controller Upgrades Servo Platforms
Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller enables users to operate existing third-party control systems while leveraging one of the company’s servo-motion systems.
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Vibration Analyzer Integrates with Bluetooth Temperature Sensor
The VibePro and iVibraMeter applications on GTI Spindle Technology’s iPad vibration analyzer now integrate with Node Therma, a Bluetooth temperature sensor that communicates wirelessly with the vibration analyzer.
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Radar-Based Collision Protection
Researchers are working toward radar-based collision protection for machine tools. Here are some thoughts about what a development such as that might mean.
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High Speed Laser Controls Increase Productivity
FANUC’s CNC series 30i/31i-L model B high-speed laser controls are said to increase productivity with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP field bus options and newly supported FANUC NCGuide simulation software.
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Video: Machine Shop of the Future
Siemens produced this attractive video to illustrate what it sees as a likely representation of the machining facility of the future.
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Handheld 3D Scanner Scans Small Objects
Artec3D offers the Spider handheld 3D scanner for real-time scanning and fusion.
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System Enables Automated Error Notification
The Remote Light Stack from Remote Machining communicates machine errors via emails, text messages or alarms anywhere in a facility or on a web page.
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