Automation

CAD/CAM

CAM System for Robot Programming

Delcam’s PowerMill Robot CAM system enables programming and simulating complex robot machining operations.

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Automation

Machine Shops’ Most Important Needs Are Universal

Haas Automation describes its international strategy.In manufacturing, says a company leader, the most important factors are physical and economic considerations that are independent of nationality.

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Measurement

CMM Removes Bottleneck in Automated Cell

By adding a Brown & Sharpe One CMM from Hexagon Metrology, Strattec was able to eliminate a production bottleneck in its automated cell and improve efficiency in other departments throughout the facility.

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Automation

Lights-Out Machining and Long-Term Agreements Go Together

The value of a contractual agreement to keep on supplying the same part number to a customer is even greater than many shops realize.

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Automation

High-Resolution Linear Encoders Improve Positioning Accuracy

Fagor Automation offers a line of linear encoders capable of 50-nm resolution.

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Automation

Welding Robot for Use in High-Density Layouts

The MA1440 six-axis welding robot from Yaskawa Motoman offers a 6-kg payload, an improvement on the 3-kg payload of its MA1400 model, as well as a larger wrist hole for utilities and faster operation.

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Automation

Mazak Midwest Event to Focus on Boosting Efficiency

The March open house will highlight complete machining systems including machining centers, automation equipment and cutting tools.

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Grinding

Cylindrical Grinding Machine Tour Launches

United Grinding recently introduced its Studer S11 small-parts production grinding machine to the North American market on the USS Yorktown. You’ll soon be able to see it, too, as it embarks on an eight-city tour, which started Feb. 19.

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Grinding

Compact Cylindrical Grinding Machine for High Production

United Grinding recently introduced its Studer S11 small-parts production grinding machine to the North American market. An online video demonstrates an interesting cam-actuated loading system that’s available with the machine.

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Robotics Collision Sensor Self-Resets After Crashes

The SR-48 robotic collision sensor from ATI Industrial Automation accommodates smaller payloads with a lower operating range.

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