Automation
Robots Offer Increased Payload Capacity
The THL300 and THL400 robots from Toshiba Machine’s THL series feature arm lengths of 300 and 400 mm, respectively.
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How Machine Tools Can Save Energy
It starts with energy-efficient designs of the servo and spindle systems. This article introduces useful concepts such as the difference between direct and indirect energy consumption.
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Stem Solution Found In Multi-Tasking Turning Center
A small shop committed to labor-saving automation added a nine-axis turning center to machine mountain bike stems. The value of this complex machine is that it delivers a simple process. The learning curve was worth it, the owners say.
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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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Bridge Gantry-Type Robot for Large Parts
The bridge gantry-type RBP from Reis Robotics is designed for the economic production of large structures.
Read MoreCompact Robot Designed for Light-Payload Applications
The MHJF compact robot from Yaskawa Motoman Robotics is designed for light-payload applications such as small parts assembly, material handling and education systems.
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Ceiling-Mounted Robot Handles Lightweight Parts
The RH-3SxHR ceiling-mounted SCARA robot from Mitsubishi Electric Automation is designed for high-speed picking and handling of lightweight parts.
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Integrated Automation Cell for High-Volume Jobs
Methods Machine Tools offers a pre-engineered integrated automation cell for manufacturing and deburring a high volume of like parts.
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Six-Axis Robot Designed for Automation in Aseptic Manufacturing
Espon Robots’ C3-V six-axis robot is resistant to vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) gas, an aggressive chemical used in aseptic manufacturing environments.
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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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