Automation & Robots
United Grinding’s Studer RoboLoad Offers Seamless Part-Loading Automation
The machine operation requires no programming knowledge, enabling better production flexibility and a higher degree of operating comfort.
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OnRobot’s Magnetic Gripper for Safe, Precise Material Handling, Assembly
Unlike standard magnetic grippers, the MG10 has programmable force features and comes with built-in grip and part detection sensors.
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FANUC Compact Robot for Machine Tending
The LR-10iA/10 robot is a lightweight, powerful unit that is said to mount easily to a mobile platform, maximizing flexibility in the workspace to use for machine load/unload and part picking.
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Smart Workholding Device Measures and Monitors
Sensor and IIoT technology combine to enable these chucks and mandrels to automatically monitor workholding parameters and measure part features to ensure process stability.
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SW’s Single-Table Machines Designed for Machining Large Parts
SW’s BA W08-11 and BA W08-21 can be automated with a variety of solutions, including TopRob which facilitates the loading and unloading of large and heavy workpieces with the aid of robots on platforms or gantries above the machine.
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Automated Coolant Management for Multiple CNC Machines
Manual coolant management can be a roadblock that prevents machine shops from running uninterrupted processes or lights-out machining. This automated coolant management system replenishes coolant to multiple CNC machine tools without human intervention.
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Vertical Integration Enables Rapid Manufacturing Response
For this contract manufacturer, having myriad machining and manufacturing capabilities in-house enables it to deliver assemblies to customers faster and with higher quality.
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Made4CNC Offers Automatic CNC Door Opening Solution for Robots
The fully electric Safedoor SD100 has built-in safety functions that enable integrators to adjust the speed of the CNC door, making risk assessments easier to conduct.
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Manufacturing Automation Beyond Robots at PMTS
A variety of automated machining and manufacturing processes — including, but not limited to, robotics — that can enable shops to become more efficient were on display at the recent Precision Machining Technology Show.
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Video: Machine Shop Creates Robot Machining Cell Before There was Work for It
This machine shop’s self-integrated robot was purchased without a project in mind. However, when a particular part order came in, the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.
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