Automation
Wasino Joins Amada Group
Wasino Corp. USA has joined the Amada Group and is now Amada Wasino America. The company’s lineup of machines is designed to simplify turning and grinding processes. It uses standard bolt-on automation solutions to manufacture its turning line rather than third-party produced and supported automation. According to
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Turning automation helps this shop produce parts more efficiently.
Read MoreAutomatic Door Openers For Machine Tools
Gortite, an A & A Manufacturing company, offers its NT automatic door opening system, which is designed for field- retrofit on existing machinery to boost productivity by automatically opening and closing machine tool doors. Their safe, ergonomic design protects the operators of automatic machining equipment fr
Read MoreRobot Designed For Harsh Environments
Fanuc Robotics America Inc.’s M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO robot is designed to operate in harsh manufacturing environments. The entire robot is coated with a special epoxy, and its wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing. In addition, the base of the robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance. Coa
Read MoreManufacturing Systems Designed For Continuous Or High-Volume Production
The company offers two manufacturing system design approaches for the automotive industry: Agile Systems and the Global Transfer Line. Agile Systems consist of CNC machines and inter-machine part handling automation, built for production of engine blocks, cylinder heads, transmission cases and other parts using eit
Read MoreBeltless Chip And Parts Conveyors With Twin-Roller Drive Chains
Bunting Magnetics uses 3D solid-model technology in its line of beltless MagSlide chip and parts conveyors to handle sharp, abrasive parts and scrap that can damage conventional conveyors with belts. Permanently lubricated drive chains move permanently charged high-energy ceramic or rare earth magnets inside the co
Read MoreMachining Center With Swivel Head Has Seven Programmable CNC Axes
With seven CNC-controlled axes, the company’s FZ 12K S multi-function machine is built for high-precision, automated, six-sided complete machining from bar. Designed for medical manufacturers, the machine is suited for applications such as orthopedic devices, bone plates, hip sockets and surgical instruments made o
Read MoreMisumi Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary
Misumi USA, a subsidiary of the Japan-based Misumi Corporation, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The company was established in 1988 to supply mechanical components for factory automation; press die and plastic mold components; cutting tools; and gages. In recent years, the company has added a configurab
Read MoreATI Hosts Open House, Training Seminar
ATI Industrial Automation, a manufacturer of ATCs, multi-axis force/torque sensing systems, robotic deburring tools, robotic collision sensors and other products, will host its second annual open house and training seminar August 21 at its Detroit, Michigan sales office. The open house is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5
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