CNC & Machine Controls
CNC Controls Manage Energy Consumption
Sinumerik Ctrl-Energy is designed to provide energy-efficient operation of machine tools, encompassing Sinamics drive systems and motors, CNC and drive functions, PC software solutions and services.
Read More
Real-Time Data Management Software Maximizes Productivity
Makino’s Machine Productivity Maximizer (MPmax) is a process monitoring and data management software that connects multiple machines on a single network to a centralized computer, enabling manufacturers to retrieve, store and analyze high volumes of machine data in real-time.
Read More
Monitoring Software Shows Real-Time Machine Data
The Machine Event Monitoring system from Spectrum CNC Technologies automatically collects machine output data so users can monitor the activity and view reports of each CNC machine from a company Intranet or from the Internet.
Read More
CNC System Boosts Productivity for Aerospace Machining
Siemens' Sinumerik 840D is a CNC system designed to increase performance and productivity on the manufacturing floor, particularly in high speed and five-axis aerospace machining, the company says.
Read More
Phase Converter for Reliable CNC/PLC Operation
The CNC PAC from Phase-A-Matic is designed to provide the balanced voltages necessary for reliable operation of CNC/PLC machines, including AC and DC motor drives, or any voltage-sensitive, three-phase equipment operating from a single-phase power source.
Read More
Troubleshooting and Monitoring Software
Okuma’s THINC-OSP-controlled machines are now equipped with Constant Care remote troubleshooting and monitoring software as a standard feature.
Read More
Software Generates Tool Paths for Mazatrol Matrix Control
Shops using Mazak machines with the Matrix control can now take advantage of CamLink’s time-saving features that are said to enable more control over the machine.
Read More
Absolute Encoder for Electric Motors
Heidenhain says its ECI 119 absolute, inductive rotary encoder’s feature a low profile (19-mm height, 92-mm OD) and large through shaft (50, 38 or 30 mm) make it suited for electric motors in the electronics and packaging industries; general automation; robotics; plastic molding machines; and swivel and tilting axes.
Read More
Control Provider Updates Website
CNC Engineering, a provider of FANUC control solutions, has updated and redesigned its website (cnc1.com) to include the latest product service information, including a library of FANUC brochures, specifications and CNC standard features and options.
Read More
High-Speed Punch Press Controls Increase Hit Rates
The 30i/31i-P model B high-speed punch press control from FANUC FA America is capable of supporting increased punching and nibbling rates.
Read More
