Automation

IMTS

Creative Demos Showcase Capabilities of Both Micro-Scale Machine Tools and Machines for Massive Parts

Makino’s Booth S-8700 is full of various machine tools performing live cutting demonstrations in applications including a medium-to-high-volume automated production system for automotive parts, a robot-tended small machining center for orthopedic part production, and a machining center with grinding capability performing aircraft blade and vane machining.

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Automation

Software Provides Smart, Simple Engineering Solutions

B&R Automation offers Automation Studio 4 integrated software development environment at IMTS 2012.

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Automation

New Software Version Offers Object-Oriented Programming

B&R Industrial Automation will feature Automation Studio 4 software at IMTS 2012.

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Automation

Rise of the Machines

A Spanish research organization is making progress in efforts to enable robots to safely work side-by-side with humans.

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Turn/Mill

Machining Cell Helps Bolster Local Industry

A two-machine cell consisting of a turn-mill and surface grinder from Chevalier Machinery, both serviced by an industrial robot from ABB Robotics, play a key role in a San Antonio research and education institution’s mission to strengthen the local manufacturing sector.

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Automation

Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin-Spindle, Twin-Gantry Automation

With its twin-spindle, twin-gantry automation, Murata Machinery USA’s compact MW50GT turning machine is designed to increase productivity and accuracy while reducing cycle time.

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Automation

Optimized Controller Available in Space-Saving Package

Aerotech’s Automation 3200 multi-axis machine controller is available with a compact panel-mount or rack-mount (1U or 4U) computer designed for industrial environments.

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Workholding

Fixtures Dovetail with Five-Axis Automation

Along with an in-house-designed line of custom dovetail fixtures, machines with the right features for automation provide benefits for both this five-axis specialist and its customers.

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EDM

Smart DEM Wire EDM from Knuth Cuts Graphite

The Smart DEM wire EDM can accommodate workpieces measuring 13.8" × 17.7" × 7.9".

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Automation

Die Sinker EDM Features Rotary Tool Changer

GF AgieCharmilles’ Form 200 mS die sinker EDM machine features a modular, rotary tool changer for increased flexibility and lights-out, micromachining applications.

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