Automation

Automation

Robot-Equipped Grinding Cell Reduces Cycle Time

Gosiger Automation offers a grinding cell that combines an Okuma GA-47 grinder with a FANUC robot that is equipped with a vision system.

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Advanced Technology Drives 40 Years of Manufacturing

Mazak has been manufacturing machine tools in Florence, Kentucky for 40 years. The growth and development of the production technology deployed in this plant reflect the most important advances in manufacturing during this span—from enhanced flexible manufacturing systems and multi-tasking part processing to automation and digital-driven manufacturing.

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Hobbing Machine's Integrated Automation Shortens Cycle Times

As part of Emag’s Modular Standard Machine line, the VLC 200 H hobbing machine features integrated automation and a vertical design to dry mill gears with a maximum diameter of 8" (200 mm) and module 4.

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Servo Terminal I/O Supports Short Cycle Times

Beckhoff Automation’s EL7201-0010 servo terminal supports One Cable Technology (OCT), combining power and feedback signals into one streamlined cable.

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Robot Eliminates WIP, Improves Efficiency

Automating loading/unloading of two new Mori Seiki lathes and a part wash/dry system with a FANUC robot from Automated Cells and Equipment enabled the company to eliminate an initial testing process as well as reduce labor and WIP.

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Manufacturing Cell Enables Large-Part Production

A "done-in-one" manufacturing cell for large part production consisting of an Orbitec 20 machine, an Integrex multitasking machine and a Palletech automation system is now available from Mazak.

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Modular Robotic Package Integrates with Turning Centers

In partnership with UltraTech Machinery, Emco Maier is offering its Factory Automation Solution, a modular, robot-based loading and unloading package designed for use with the company’s turning machines.

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Optical Rotary Encoders Suited to Dynamic Stages

Heidenhain's ERO 1200 and 1400 series of modular optical rotary encoders are designed for motion control use on dynamic stages and machines in the general automation or semiconductor industries, such as pick-and-place machines.

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Automation

Industrial Automation North America to Emphasize Mobility

The second IANA conference to be co-located with IMTS will highlight automation technologies, in particular those with a mobile component.

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Manufacturing Gains Suggest Expansion for Automation

As U.S. manufacturing recorded the greatest monthly increase so far in 2014, a recent survey involving members of the Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) also points to an upswing in the automation industry.

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