Automation

Automation

Burning Away the Burrs

Searching for an efficient means of deburring internal passages led this company to develop a specialized machining cell that incorporates thermal energy to smooth away rough edges.

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Automation

Hypertherm Acquires Jabez Technologies

The move is intended to assist Hypertherm’s customer base in its growing need for automation and robotics solutions.

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HMC Contributes to Automated Cell’s Productivity

Handtmann A-Punkt Automation will display its HBZ Trunnion 80 horizontal machining center in an automated setup with a Kuka KR 600 Fortec six-axis robot controlled using a Siemens Sinumerik CNC.

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Automation

Growth in Robotics Good for U.S. Manufacturing

In order to get a good grasp on the current state of manufacturing in the United States, it’s important to monitor the health of related markets such as robotics.

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Automation

Tapping Center Supports High-Speed Machining

Haas Automation offers its DT-1 drilling/tapping center with a 20,000-rpm, inline direct-drive spindle, enabling operators to run higher feed rates for small tools and high-speed machining operations.

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CAD/CAM

Robot CAM Software Avoids Wrist Singularities

Delcam will demonstrate its PowerMill Robot software, an integrated application of PowerMill, as part of a RSI Cobra robotic cell.

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Automation

High-Production Lathes Benefit from Robot Loading

Tongtai’s MT-series horizontal turning centers, available from Absolute Machine Tools, are designed for improving cycle times and turning processes on small parts for the automotive industry.

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Automation

CNC Controls 28 Axes, Four Spindles

Fagor Automation will display its 8060/8065 CNC platform designed for accurate, high-speed machining with good surface finish in aerospace-industry applications.

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Automation

Adaptive Machining Makes a Robot More Productive

This system for machining and polishing turbine blades shows the value of software for inspection, toolpath calculations and adaptive machining working together.

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CAD/CAM

Software Reduces Crashes on New Manufacturing Equipment

Despite new technology investments, Micro-Mechanics Holdings was still experiencing high software crash potential. Switching to CGTech's Vericut NC verification software resulted in increased efficiency and enabled crash-free, lights-out operation.

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