Automation
Parts Collector Enables Lights-Out Production
Royal’s Rota-Rack is designed to collect finished parts as they come off a CNC lathe.
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Misumi USA has introduced an engineering blog located at its Web site, www.misumiusa.com . Focused on the latest mechanical components trends for assembly automation, the blog is intended to provide a forum for engineers to share opinions and ideas surrounding the machine design/build industry. The company's engi
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Using Twin-Table Machines To Maximize Spindle Uptime
By integrating twin-table, bridge-style machining centers, this shop virtually eliminates spindle downtime during job chang-eovers. An operator can safely set up a new job on a table located outside the machine's workzone while the machine mills a workpiece fixtured on the other table.
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The Returns On Automation
Machine tool automation, particularly grinding machine automation, offers various returns on investment. Different shops notice different advantages, and sometimes shops overlook important benefits when they are deciding whether to automate.
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Another Step Toward CAM Automation
A CAD/CAM software provider has taken an important step that will enable CNC machine tool users to benefit from emerging data-communications standards designed to promote a truly “paperless” manufacturing environment. The key is a STEP AP224 interface.
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