Tech Briefs
Measure 3D Parts Without Losing Time
This high-speed metrology and inspection system is said to process complex geometries faster than traditional inspection methods.
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A New Way to Collect and Sort Parts for CNC Machine Tools
This automated parts carousel not only catches and collects parts from a machine but also sorts the parts in bins attached to a rotating table.
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Considerations for Bringing Passivation In House
If passivation is often required by your customers, moving this process in house can save time and money. However, it involves proper chemical handling and safety, compliance, equipment design and setup, and budget.
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Network Quickly Connects Machine Shops with Repair Estimates
This network connects service requesters to service providers and can be a fast way for a machine shop of any size to quickly compare estimates.
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Benefits of Renting or Leasing an Industrial Robot
Choosing a robot rental or leasing plan might be a wise business decision compared with purchasing a robot outright.
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Fast Fixturing for Inspection and Laser Marking
The versatility of the Inspection Arsenal and Laser Arsenal modular fixture plate systems enables fixturing to be built on the individual grid plates. The plates can be easily removed from the magnetic docking rail when not needed.
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Automated Hard Turning, Grinding on One Platform
This inverted vertical turning machine can perform hard turning and grinding of chucked components such as gears while loading and unloading material and completed parts itself.
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Exploring the Benefits of Reaming for Finishing Bores
How does reaming compare to single-point boring? A supplier of reaming tools compares these processes commonly used to finish bores and offers tips for those considering reaming.
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Cobots Gain Ability to Sort and Measure
New tooling that includes a precision robotic caliper extends the applicability of collaborative robots to perform sorting and measuring small parts.
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Improve Energy Savings and Efficiency with Vector Kinematics
The rocking, rotational nozzle movement performed by vector kinematics spray cleaning technology combined with temperature and cleaning additives provides an effective, fast and economical parts cleaning process.
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Proper Disinfectant Use to Prevent COVID-19’s Spread
Learning how to choose the proper disinfectant for surfaces throughout your shop and then using it as directed are keys to stopping the spread of viruses such as the novel coronavirus.
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CNC Apps You Possibly Didn’t Know You Could Benefit From
Some software capabilities go underutilized. One machine tool builder’s CNC software includes lesser-known apps that shops can leverage to their advantage.
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