Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Laser & Waterjet

Fiber Laser Cuts Tubes Made of Reflective Material

Fabtech 2017: BLM Group will feature its LT8.10 fiber laser tube cutting system.

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Automation

Software Enables Robot Control, Programming Using PLC

The MLX300 software option integrates Yaskawa robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) by enabling operators to control and program robots in a standard PLC programming environment, eliminating the need to learn a specific robot programming language.

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Automation

Tool-Loading Robot Uses Machine’s CNC Software

ANCA’s custom industrial robot loader is designed to be a low-cost solution for tool loading.

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Mist Collector Available with Remote Touchscreen Controller

The Industrial Gas Filtration and Generation Division of Parker Hannifin has launched the SmogHog SHM machine mount (MM) media mist collector designed for direct-mounted systems.

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Precision-Cut Blanks Have Tight Length Tolerances

Fabtech 2017: Admiral Steel presents its Minster-Nova precision blanking line.

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Automation

Variable Frequency Drives Provide Ethernet Connectivity

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has introduced Ethernet-connected versions of its FR-A800 and FR-F800 variable frequency drives (VFDs) enabling direct connection to automation equipment and plant information management systems.

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CNC Lathes Ease Programming

Milltronics USA introduces its SL-II series of slant-bed CNC lathes.

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Workholding

Jaw-Forming Ring Provides Uniform Grip on Workpieces

The Dillon jaw-forming ring is designed to be an easy-to-use tool providing a more uniform grip on the workpiece, maximizing jaw life for cutting and forming operations.

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Automation

System Pairs Multiple Machines with Pallet Stocker

Mazak has developed the Mazatec SMS (Smart Manufacturing System) enabling unattended, lights-out manufacturing and high output, as well as Industrial Internet of Things connectivity.

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Punch Laser Combination Machine Has Improved Dynamics

Fabtech 2017: Trumpf will highlight its TruMatic 1000 fiber entry-level punch laser combination machine with a solid-state laser and Delta drive, which moves the electric punching head and the laser along the Y axis while the sheet moves in the other direction for improved machine dynamics, productivity and process stability. The

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Lift Magnet System Moves Multiple Parts from Burn Tables

Fabtech 2017: The air-operated Burn Table Lift Magnet system from Eriez is designed to easily and quickly move multiple parts or cut-outs up and off burn tables.

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Grinding

Grinder Offers Alternative to Turning High-Volume Automotive Parts

When manufacturing components between 2 and 20 mm in diameter, Junker’s Grindstar grinding machine offers an alternative to turning.

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