CNC & Machine Controls

CNC & Machine Controls 16 Feb 2021

iTSpeeX’s Athena Voice-Activated Technology Simplifies Machine Programming

Voice-activated technology is able to listen to voice commands, provide instructional content, perform complex machine functions quickly and walk through vital checklists.

CNC & Machine Controls 18 Jan 2021

Takumi Adds Renishaw Inspection App for FANUC Control

Using the Renishaw Set and Inspect App, Takumi CNC machine users can create a probing cycle, automatically generate the required machine code for the probing cycle and send it to the control.

CNC & Machine Controls 15 Dec 2020

Acu-Rite TurnPwr Control Enables Manual, Automated Lathe Operations

It enables users to maximize throughput by significantly reducing setup time, scrap and other nonproductive operations, thereby increasing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

CNC & Machine Controls 7 Dec 2020

Siemens Sinumerick CNC Reduces Product Development Time

Machine tool builders can virtually map entire development processes to significantly reduce product development phase and time-to-market for new machines.

CNC & Machine Controls 28 Jul 2020

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.

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Jun 2020

Let’s Talk About Less Machining Chatter

For some turning work, unwanted harmonics can cause chatter and poor surface finishes. A new CNC software capability can automatically compensate for this.

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CNC & Machine Controls 10 Jun 2020

168 Manufacturing’s Coolant System Delivers to Multiple CNC Machine Tools

168 Manufacturing’s automatic coolant delivery system for CNC machine tools works without human intervention.

CNC & Machine Controls 20 May 2020

Exair Cabinet Coolers Resist Heat and Corrosion

Exair Corp.’s small 316 stainless steel cabinet coolers permit just enough cooling for the electronics without going so cold as to waste compressed air.