CNC & Machine Controls
CNC Predicts Motor and Fan Failure
FANUC FA America’s series 30i/31i/32i-model B CNCs feature predictive and preventive maintenance tools for motors and fans to enable pre-plan servicing of a machine during scheduled downtime.
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Webinar Makes a Compelling Case for MTConnect
MTConnect is an industry standard that specifies a protocol for data communication between machine tools and other manufacturing equipment or systems. Mazak is an early adopter of MTConnect and a strong proponent of its benefits to improve overall equipment efficiency. A recent webinar sponsored by Mazak details how MTConnect can serve as a complete communications standard for an entire manufacturing facility.
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Robotics Integration for Workpiece Handling
mxAutomation for Sinumerik CNC is a joint development between Kuka and Siemens for operating both a machine tool and robot from a single control panel.
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Metrology DRO for Manual Measurement Systems
The ND 120 Quadra-Chek metrology digital readout (DRO) from Heidenhain is designed for manual measuring machines such as optical comparators and measuring microscopes.
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New Series of Controls to Enhance CNC Performance
Fagor Automation Corporation’s 8055 FL and Power series controls are designed to work with the company’s digital servo/motor systems and Fagor Aboslute linear and rotary encoder solutions.
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FANUC FA America Celebrates 35 Years in the Americas
Founded in Japan in 1956, FANUC has contributed to the automation of machine tools as a pioneer in the development of computer numerical controls. In 1977, FANUC USA was founded with headquarters originally in Elk Grove Village, Illinois to provide service and support for imported machine tools with FANUC CNC systems. Now headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, FANUC FA America supports all of the Americas with 43 offices and service centers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
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Servo-Actuators Offer Solutions to Replace Pneumatic Cylinders
CASM series servo-actuators from SKF offer electromechanical solutions for applications historically performed by conventional pneumatic cylinders.
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Control Maker Certifies Education Institutions
FANUC FA America is now offering a Certified Education CNC Training Program.
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Next-Generation Servomotors Maximize Machine Throughput
Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers the MR-J4 series of next-generation servomotors, servo amplifiers and motion controllers.
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Managing Machining’s Thermal Effects
Thermal growth is an inherent factor in any machining process. Here's how one company constructs its machines to adapt to changing thermal conditions.
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