Automation
Single-Cell Automation Simplifies Shop's Growing Production
Ask Michael Olano, president of Dynomach Inc., how to be a profitable high-volume production shop. His answer: self-contained, single-cell automation, or more specifically, twin-spindle machines outfitted with bar feeders and automatic parts catchers.
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Checklist for Lights-Out Manufacturing
Many shops of various sizes are trying to hop on the lights-out bandwagon. This article looks at some things to consider and check out before “hopping.”
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Automated Machining Transforms South Carolina Shop
Looking back over the history of the company, plant operations manager Dan Hogge says the shop has made a dramatic change roughly once every 7 years. The move from screw machines to CNC was one of the earlier shifts. Embracing lights-out machining is the latest.
Read MoreEfficient Use of Metalworking Fluids
As shops continue to reach for new ways to achieve higher efficiencies, they commonly turn to improved processes, new equipment and automation. But one point of attack—more effective use of metalworking fluids—often goes unaddressed.
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Haas Partners with College to Train Future CNC Machinists
Lincoln College of Technology knows there’s only so much students can learn in a classroom. That’s why it offers hands-on experience for its students, now by using Haas Automation equipment.
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Celebrating 40 Years by Giving Back
To honor the 40th anniversary of LNS Group (based in Orvin, Switzerland), the company’s more than 800 employees have committed to give back to their communities through public service.
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Programmable Gages Help Create Automation Cell
Conroe Machine (Conroe, Texas) is doing what most machine shops only dream of: hard turning a family of parts around the clock in an unmanned cell that operates a “self-controlled” process.
WatchRobotic Part Handling Reduces Labor Costs
To remain competitive, many manufacturing companies are looking for accurate, reliable and maintenance-free machine tools offering fast change-over, programming and setup.
Read MoreIscar's Tools Focus on Increased Productivity with Smart Insert Locking
Iscar's new tools focus on increased productivity with smart insert locking mechanisms, which therefore create a more stable machining process.
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Quick Change-Over with Gantry Loader
This gantry loader is designed to address common concerns about robots being too complicated, too expensive or requiring too much changeover time.
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