Automation

Toolholders

Electrospindles Hold as Many as Eight Tools

ITI Tooling’s ATC series of electrospindles with built-in multi-station tool carrier have been developed specifically for boost performance on production machines and robots handling multiple operations or requiring redundant tooling.

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Toyoda Machinery Hosts Two Seminar Events

Both events are scheduled for the month of May 2016 and will focus on deep-hole drilling and automation.

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Automation

Simplifying the Integration of Robotic Automation

The LoadAssistant from Halter CNC Robotics is designed to simplify robotic automation technology in terms of programming, integration and setup.

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Cutting Tools

Technology Investments Help Young Company Start Strong

Wolfram Manufacturing Inc. was experiencing poor tool life and inconsistent performance when machining gray cast iron. By changing its tooling to CVD-coated GC3205 turning inserts from Sandvik Coromant Co., the company could run the job lights-out.

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Automation Control Integrates Motion, Safety Control

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its iQ-R control series incorporating sequence, motion, safety, process and C language control into one platform.

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Automation

Edge Factor Partners with Haas Automation to Film Virtual Field Trip, Career Profile Videos

The videos are part of the media team’s broader STEM education efforts.

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FANUC Expands in North, South America

A series of facility expansions and relocations are scheduled to complete by July 2016.

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Automation

New “Cobot” ISO/TS a Good Next Step

The recently published ISO/TS 15066 offers guidance to ensure the safety of people working alongside collaborative robots, but future refinement is expected.

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Turn/Mill

Self-Loading Vertical Turning Center Maintains Tight Tolerances

Emco Maier is expanding its successful line of compact, inverted vertical turning machines for production with the VT400, designed with integrated automation for complete machining of cast or forged chucked parts ranging to 400 mm (15.75") in diameter.

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Automation

Amerimold: of Interest Well Beyond Mold Manufacturing

Amerimold, the event for mold manufacturing, takes place June 15-16 in Novi, Michigan, at the Suburban Collection Showplace. Specific topics include mold design; lights-out machining; shopfloor automation; tooling and workholding; EDM; five-axis machining; mold maintenance; and material selection.

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