CNC & Machine Controls
Vericut Update Improves Productivity and Sustainability
Vericut 9.2 includes several new features that boost manufacturing efficiency, help preserve machines and cutting tools, increase machine capacity and dramatically reduce repair and scrap costs.
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CGTech Releases CNC Software Update
Company's Vericut software version 9.2 includes collision and performance improvements, new optimization and reporting features and more
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Probing for Setup and Lights-Out Machining — The One-Person Shop Episode #2
Automatic measurement on the machine tool speeds efficiency by day and safeguards capacity at night for a small machine shop.
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Meet the Automation That Makes Machine Tool Automation
A new manufacturing cell at Mazak’s North American headquarters is one part machine tool production unit and one part demonstration facility. And it’s here to provide a lesson about how automation can tackle skilled-worker shortages and supply chain issues at the same time.
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WFL Provides Basic and Advanced Process Monitoring Systems
The iControl from WFL enables users to monitor up to 16 process signals, incorporates data from external sensors, offers red and yellow limit settings and more.
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Tool Libraries and Simulations in CAM Software Accelerate Cycle Times
Schupan Aluminum was able to reduce its CNC machining cycle times and perform complex five-axis work through Mastercam’s toolpaths and advanced features.
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Calling Custom Macros Through Modal Commands
While G65 does not enable users to simply and easily carry out Custom Macros in multiple locations, G66 and G66.1 provide modal solutions for doing so.
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Juggling Mismatches in Resolution and Least Input Increment
While CNC machining and turning systems of the past only had resolutions and least input increments equal to the displayed decimal places, new systems support more precise inputs.
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Custom Macros Can Skip Holes After Replacing Broken Tools
Using “vacant” local variables enables CNC machinists to create custom macros that can target multiple types of machining work.
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Methods Moves Chicago Technical Center to Gilberts
Methods Machine Tools has moved its Chicago Technical Center from Elgin, Illinois, to Gilberts, Illinois, saying the new facility will speed up repair and installation times.
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