Automation

Automation

Motion Controller Upgrades Servo Platforms

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s Q170MCPU-EIP motion controller enables users to operate existing third-party control systems while leveraging one of the company’s servo-motion systems.

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Automation

TM Robotics Americas to Replace Toshiba Machine

The new company will continue to supply Toshiba robots and equipment.

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Automation

Automated Deburring Accelerates Vise Production

Using new Flex-Hone abrasive technology from Brush Research Manufacturing, Orange Vise Co. was able to automate deburring and surface finishing in a single operation.

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A Robotic (R)evolution

This shop’s evolving approach to automation has led it to streamline processes, challenge preconceived notions about robotics and embrace the notion that a manufacturing sequence is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Automation

Software Combination Enables Machine-Tending Robot Cell Simulation

ABB Robotics offers two flexible, easy-to-use programs for 3D simulation, validation and optimization of factors such as cycle times, postprocessing capabilities and collision risks.

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Automation

Material Handling Cart Features Interchangeable Components

American Finishing Resources’ universal material handling cart features fully interchangeable uprights and cross arms, custom-designed for each manufacturer’s production parts.

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Measurement

System Combines Video Measuring, Comparator Features

Quality Vision International’s c-vision video contour projector combines the accuracy and automation of a video measuring system with the high load capacity of a horizontal comparator.

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Automation

Material Handling System for High-Volume Finishing Operations

The Therma-Tron-X SlideRail Square Transfer (SST) material handling system features a compact footprint and is designed to perform high-volume finishing operations using less space than that required by traditional monorail systems.

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Automation

In Need of “Floor-Ready” Prospects?

This collaborative training initiative gives shopfloor prospects the chance to contribute right away.

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Automation

Machining with Robots

Several exhibitors at the recent EMO show in Hannover, Germany, featured demonstrations of robotic arms wielding live cutting tools such as end mills or face mills. Perhaps the most dramatic demo was presented by Delcam to showcase this CAM developer’s PowerMill Robot Interface.

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