Automation
GE, Fanuc To Dissolve Joint Venture
GE and Fanuc have agreed to dissolve their GE Fanuc Automation Corporation joint venture, freeing each company focus on growing its existing business and pursuing its respective core industry expertise. The companies expect to complete the transaction by the end of this year, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Automated CAM Turns Programmers Into Engineers
Faced with programming bottlenecks, this OEM leveraged the automatic feature recognition and toolpath associativity capabilities of Edgecam CAM software to automate the machining of repetitive parts.
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Flexible Production Center
Porta says its Multicenter machining cell is suited for production of high volume parts, but also of small/medium batches requiring frequent tooling/fixture changes. Essentially, the center groups CNC machining units around a pallet indexing table, which presents each pallet to the units sequentially.
Read MoreVariety Of Machines On Display
The Hardinge Group showcases its GS 51A horizontal turning center, a compact high-productivity lathe that is equipped with integrated automation. The machine features a collet-ready spindle that delivers exacting part roundness and tight tolerances on each workpiece, the company says.
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Compact Trunnion Rotary Table
The compact TR160Y dual-axis, trunnion rotary table from Haas Automation is designed to mount in the Y direction (front to back on the table) of a mid-sized VMC. At less than 25" wide and 19" deep, the trunnion is said to fit easily on one end of the machine’s table, freeing the remainder for additional fixtures or vises.
Read MoreBar Feeders Adjust To User Specifications
According to manufacturer LNS, its Sprint 542 bar feeder can be adjusted to specific user needs to ensure that a nightshift runs without a production stop. Features include a human-machine interface (HMI) with a touchscreen that makes it easy to supervise the machine, troubleshoot and enter values quickly, the company says.
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Software Emphasizes Speed, Automation
Mastercam X4 from CNC Software expands machining flexibility and increases emphasis on speed and automation with a suite of new toolpaths, multi-threading ability and other enhancements. Dynamic machining creates an active toolpath that delivers more consistent cutting conditions and allows use of the entire tool flute length, saving both time and money, the company says.
Read MoreIncrease Productivity Throughout Product Lifecycle
Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, offers its Teamcenter PLM software. The system focuses on individual, application and IT productivity and features with a variety of enhancements.
Read MoreHaas Trains Student Competition Winners
In June, more than 5,000 students from around the country competed in the 2009 SkillsUSA Championships in Kansas City, Missouri. For the fourth year, machine tool builder Haas Automation sponsored the Precision Machining Technology (PMT) competition at the event.
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Chasco Turns On Success By Turning Out The Lights
Jeff Roth, president of Chasco Machine, knew he needed reliable equipment to successfully implement unattended operation. Bar feeders and a chip conveyor from LNS helped the shop make the most of its move to lights-out manufacturing.
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