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Koma Introduces Presetters and Software for Tool Management
The company is presenting a new line of tool presetters, which includes an entry-level benchtop unit as well as more advanced models, and tool management software at IMTS 2018.
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Grainger Narrows Focus on Its Services, Digital Presence
The industrial supplier will focus on how changes at the company as well service offerings, inventory management systems and digital presence help its customers address complex needs and provide them with documented value.
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Waldmann Lighting Showcases Expanded Product Offerings
The company, which had previously focused on waterproof machine lighting, is featuring lighting solutions for outside machines, including workbench and task lights.
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The company’s IMTS booth features several live demonstrations of manual toolchangers, force/torque sensors and compliance compensators.
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Up! Helps Users Increase Uptime (and Maybe Win $300)
The company’s campaign is built around the digital nature of its machine tool service app and three steps of using it.
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Shop Works to get the Most Out of Its Five-Axis Capabilities
Vertical machining centers with rotary tables helped this Indiana job shop set itself apart, but specific machine features and additional equipment have helped it use them more efficiently to grow its business.
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New Control Improves Feed Rates on Remanufactured Legacy Machine
Replacing the original 25-year-old control on an otherwise sound remanufactured VMC enabled a moldmaker to increase feed rates, cut cycle times and increase profitability.
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Surface Grinder Improves Machine Tool Components
Moore Tool replaced its dated surface grinder with a new model from Okamoto, which included features and options that have helped the company improve accuracies and surface finishes on components of its jig grinders and diamond-turning equipment.
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Collaborative Robot Gripper Design, Development: Four Trends You Need to Know
Safety standards, third-party certifications, plug-and-play packages and new sensor technology for grippers designed for collaborative robots are making them safer, stronger and easier to use.
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Software Helps NASA Automate Robot Programming Process
A process being developed by the NASA Advanced Composites Project uses software to help automate the programming of collaborative robots for safe inspection of composite fuselage components alongside workers, providing more consistent results.
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PLM App Remedies Data Management Growing Pains
PLM software improved data management at a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer, but it was expensive and difficult to use. An app reduced the system’s cost and made it easier to use.
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Machining Technology Spotted at Amerimold 2018
Amerimold presents a range of mold production equipment, strategies and best practices. Here is some of the mold machining technology displayed at this year’s event, ranging from automation to CAD/CAM.
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