Automation

Turning Machines

Zero-Adjustment Bar Pullers Simplify Turning Automation

Spring-loaded grippers and adjustable programming are enabling bar pullers to fulfill their promise to save time and money in CNC turning automation.

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Turn/Mill

Automated Multitasking Machine Drops Parts Complete

This automated multitasking machine with an integrated robot eliminates the need to run parts across multiple machines, saving floor space, setup time and labor.

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Holemaking

Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation

Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.

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AI Chip Flushing Keeps the Lights Out

Swiveling, camera-guided coolant nozzles solve a CNC machining automation problem that is ideal for artificial intelligence (AI).

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Automation

Tabletop Robot Series Offers 10 Model Variations

These robots are known for their lightweight, tabletop size and ability to process or handle parts weighing up to 14 kg.

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Fabrication Machine Automates Production of Flat Parts

While generalized automation systems are certainly useful, sometimes narrowly focused automation is exactly what a shop needs.

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Automation

Focus on Throughput Empowers People and Machines

Lessons learned in robot-tending coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) translate well to a self-correcting multi-tasking machining process.

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Automation

Filtering Chip Conveyor Supports Lights-Out Production

LNS’ Turbo MF4 filtering chip conveyor is designed to manage chips of all shapes, sizes and weights.

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Basics

Turn-Mills 101

Turn-mills are a type of multitasking machine that can shorten cycle times and help facilitate lights-out machining for two common machining types.

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Automation

Modbus TCP Support comes to Scytec's DataXchange Platform

Scytec Consulting has added Modbus TCP compatibility to its DataXchange machine monitoring platform. This will enhance its usability with cobots and PLCs.

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