Automation

Automation

These Coolant Videos Are Cool

Haas Automation has created a series of educational videos on proper coolant maintenance. The mix of animated graphics and how-to demos is just right (just like the mix of coolant concentrate and water should be).

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Automation

Video: Leveraging Magnets for Robot Flexibility

Need to move both round and flat workpieces with a robotic arm? Magnetic end-of-arm tooling makes it possible to handle both of these shapes interchangeably, as the video in this article demonstrates.

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Automation

Automation Onward

Numerous factors suggest that machine-tending robots will soon be much more commonplace in U.S. shops.

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Five-Axis

Robot Machining Unit

A robot-based machine tool provides a simple and flexible option for certain machining applications.

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Automated HMC Cell Powers Rod Production Flexibility

To quickly change rod connector types, automotive manufacturer Metaldyne installed a fully automated HMC cell of standalone Mazak HMCs and a FANUC robot.

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Workholding

Custom Conveyor Systems Enable Flexibility

Glide-Line offers multi-strand panel and pallet-handling conveyor systems designed for the assembly automation industry.

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Automation

Servo Mounts to Robots for Drilling Applications

Sugino’s SSV2 Selfeeder servo series can be mounted to robots for increased control and flexibility in automated drilling applications.

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Automation

Motor Control Products Downsize Panels

The MS-T series of contractors and motor control products from Mitsubishi Electric Automation range from 10 to 32 amps and are intended for users who are downsizing their panels.

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Automation

Modern Machine Shop’s April Digital Edition Is Now Available

Modern Machine Shop’s April issue features results from the 2014 World Machine Tool Output and Consumption Survey, technical articles about data-driven manufacturing and a million-dollar job, workholding articles, automation case studies, turning equipment reviews, and more.

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Automation

Ewon Joins e-Factory Alliance Program

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has added a new partner to its referencing program.

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