Automation

Automation

Machining Cell Helps Bolster Local Industry

A two-machine cell consisting of a turn-mill and surface grinder from Chevalier Machinery, both serviced by an industrial robot from ABB Robotics, play a key role in a San Antonio research and education institution’s mission to strengthen the local manufacturing sector.

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Murata Machinery Turning Machine Features Twin-Spindle, Twin-Gantry Automation

With its twin-spindle, twin-gantry automation, Murata Machinery USA’s compact MW50GT turning machine is designed to increase productivity and accuracy while reducing cycle time.

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Automation

Optimized Controller Available in Space-Saving Package

Aerotech’s Automation 3200 multi-axis machine controller is available with a compact panel-mount or rack-mount (1U or 4U) computer designed for industrial environments.

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Automation

Fixtures Dovetail with Five-Axis Automation

Along with an in-house-designed line of custom dovetail fixtures, machines with the right features for automation provide benefits for both this five-axis specialist and its customers.

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Automation

Smart DEM Wire EDM from Knuth Cuts Graphite

The Smart DEM wire EDM can accommodate workpieces measuring 13.8" × 17.7" × 7.9".

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EDM

Die Sinker EDM Features Rotary Tool Changer

GF AgieCharmilles’ Form 200 mS die sinker EDM machine features a modular, rotary tool changer for increased flexibility and lights-out, micromachining applications.

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Automation

Ultra Tech Moves to Larger Facility

Ultra Tech Machinery, a supplier of precision machinery and automation solutions, has moved its headquarters and plant to a larger facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

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Automation

Custom Machining System Sets Wind Turbine Record

Mag Industrial Automation Systems' Megaflex custom manufacturing system recently demonstrated the ability to simultaneously machine all three blade faces of one of the industry’s largest wind turbine hubs in record time.

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A Sampling of Advanced Technologies at FANUC

Here are some of my impressions about the technologies I saw during a recent trip to FANUC’s headquarters in Japan.

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Automation

3D Vision System Enables Robotic Bin-Picking Automation

Position and orientation data gathered by a 3D vision system enables this robot to remove parts randomly located in a bin.

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