Angela Osborne Managing Editor

Automation 27 Nov 2020

Acieta’s Mobile Collaborative Robot Increases Shop Capacity

FastLoad CX1000 is a simple to use, flexible cobot that can be outfitted with up to three modular carts to handle a wide variety of parts or allow more parts in the queue.

Grinding 26 Nov 2020

Norton Winter Aeon Electroplated Wheels Offer High Accuracy Grinding

High-precision wheels also offer increased productivity and long life.

Parts Cleaning 24 Nov 2020

Parker Hannifin’s Upgraded SmogHog Increases Mist Filtration Efficiency

Updates include more robust industrial design, upgraded touchscreen functionality and enhanced blower cabinet design that increases mist filtration efficiency.

CAD/CAM 20 Nov 2020

Hexagon’s Surfcam 2021 Connects Directly to Advanced Machining Simulation

Direct link gives manufacturers greater control over manufacturing process by delivering a more accurate, detailed picture of each machining operation from start to finish.

Horizontal & Vertical Lathes 19 Nov 2020

Knuth’s Servoturn 410 NC Lathe has Programmable NC control

Conventional lathe offers extensive functions that take its operation to near CNC level.

Automation 10 Nov 2020

Automatic Pallet Changer Eliminates Unnecessary Spindle Downtime

Pallet changer system added to a machining center enables unattended machining.

Toolholders 9 Nov 2020

Vardex Threading Toolholders Offer Two Coolant Ports

Vardex external thread turning toolholders have two high-pressure coolant outlets for greater precision and longer tool life.

Measurement 6 Nov 2020

Mitutoyo MiScan Vision System Measures Array of Workpiece Sizes

Multiple sensor microscopic-form measurement system uses combined coordinate measuring machine and vision measurement system technology, and features a microform scanning probe.