CNC & Machine Controls
Economical CNC Retrofit Package
Siemens Industry offers a CNC retrofit package that is said to economically improve productivity and efficiency.
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Weld Data Monitoring Software Enhanced
Lincoln Electric says new features added to its Production Monitoring 2 software platform enhance users’ ability to remotely monitor and review critical weld data in real-time from anywhere in the world.
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Control System Works With Any Marking Machine
Columbia Marking Tools says that in addition to controlling all of its marking machines, the I-Mark software and control system can control those from other manufacturers with a simple adapter cable.
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CamLink offline programming software now supports Mazatrol Matrix M, Matrix T, Matrix MT and Matrix ME controls.
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CAM Optimized for Multi-Task Machining
GibbsCAM MTM (multi-task machining) module has been redesigned to reduce the time and effort required to develop postprocessors, generate CNC programs and simulate machine motion for multitasking lathes.
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CNC Retrofit Package
Siemens offers a CNC machine tool retrofit package based upon its Sinumerik 802D sl system platform.
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How to Overcome an Acc/Dec Limitation in High Speed Machining
A small pocket in a graphite workpiece limits productivity. Part of the expert’s response is to consider how a lower feed rate might actually be more productive—because the machine will spend more time at the programmed rate.
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Small-Sized Controllers Designed For Reliability
GE Intelligent Platforms offers the Durus Plus controller with built-in I/O, control and operator interface.
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CNC Monitoring
FactoryWiz and FactoryWiz Pro CNC monitoring appliances are pre-loaded with modules for detailed reporting; e-mail and cell phone notifications; and real-time CNC status display for a plug-and-play installation. Reports include information on machine production, idle time accounting, rejected parts and specific part reports.
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