Automation

Automation

Agile's Machine Tending System Enables Lights Out Machining

Agile Robotics Systems has added compact models to its Agile Flex range of machine loaders, which are compatible with any CNC machine.

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Automation

Standardization Leans the Way to High-Mix Automation

An increasingly digitalized, lean manufacturing process begins with a common selection of cutting tools and five-axis machining fixtures.  

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Basics

When Machining Lights Out Leaves Nothing Out

A Top Shops honors program winner strives to ensure every part crosses paths with a robot, cobot or pallet changer.

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CAD/CAM

HyperMill 2020 Updates Include Advanced Automation Center

Open Mind hyperMill 2020 CAD/CAM software incorporates an advanced automation center and user-friendly enhancements to simplify the machining process.

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Automation

ABB's RobotStudio AR App Simplifies Robot Installations

ABB Inc.'s RobotStudio AR app allows users to visualize robot installations before they are implemented in real life.

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Automation

OB7 Cobots Facilitate Socially Distanced Manufacturing

OB7 cobots by Absolute Machine Tools’ partner Productive Robotics maximize safety, convenience and productivity.

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Workholding

Air Vise's AV-T-4 Table Vise Can Be Opened by Robots

Air Vise offers an electric kit that allows a cobot or robot to open and close its AV-T-4 pneumatic table vise. 

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Automated Part Setup Maximizes Machine Utilization for Additive Manufacturing

MSP recently worked with Renishaw PLC to automate part setup and improve productivity for 3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd., helping cut part setup time from 5 hours to 10 minutes.

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Automation

Hurco Partners with Cobot Integrator ProCobots

Combined with Hurco’s Automation Manager CNC feature, the partnership is expected to enable job shops to integrate collaborative robots into their processes with minimal effort. 

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Automation

Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots

Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.   

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