Automation

Automation

Modular Automation Package for Turning Machines

Here's a modular robotic automation cell for cost-effective, flexible part load/unload of turning machines.

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Automation

Automation System Loads up Expandability, Scalability and Precision

Determining the scope of an automation system involves trying to anticipate a facility’s future needs, and system design, assembly and installation can include long lead times and significant expense.

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Automation

Lessons for Lights-Out

Many shops have goals for extended lights-out operations. It’s a win-win concept, considering the machines can have minimal downtime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with little need for an operator.

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Workholding

Laser Device Helps to Align Bar Feeders

One of the most common issues affecting bar feeder performance is wear and tear on the bar feeder liner or collet caused by inaccurate alignment between the bar feeder and the lathe.

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Automation for the Front Office

Automation is what is propelling manufacturing today, and I’m not only talking about machine tool automation.

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Automation

Multitasking Helps Detroit Shop

Brothers Arnot and Matt Heller are 30-something, degreed engineers running Central Screw Products and Detroit Gun Works. They are also fourth generation, hands-on machinists and know a thing or two about machine tools, automation and the critical role of new technology in business growth.

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Automation

White Papers for Aerospace Machining

Two white papers from machine tool distributor and automation integrator Gosiger Inc. explain the capabilities required of CNC machine shops that wish to enter the aerospace market.

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Automation

Automate Programming with CAM

Even for those shops still manually programming their simple parts on Swiss machines, there are compelling reasons to automate the programming process now.

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Automation

Get a Grip on Workhandling

Machine tool builders are moving away from hydraulics and pneumatics to conserve energy and reduce costs.

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Bar Feeders

Technology Advances Automation Trends

Shops of all sizes looking for better efficiency are realizing the benefits of a deeper investment into automation.

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