Data-Driven Manufacturing
2 Shops, 2 Ways to Benefit from OEE
An overall equipment effectiveness tracking and manufacturing analytics tool has enabled two machine shops to increase their machine utilization, which led to even more positive results.
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Automation Brings Reliability to Laser Marking Bone Screws
To overcome human error in laser marking, consider a reliable, high-throughput automated system designed to run 24/7.
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LNS Bar Feeder Control Enhances Machine Health Monitoring
The company says the control enhances the user-friendliness of the Quick Load Servo S3+, a bar feeder that is well suited for unattended and lights-out production thanks to its robustness and reliability.
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Precision Machining Technology Review February 2022: Automation & Robots
Production Machining’s automation and robotics showcase includes Mitsubishi Electric, Carr Lane, Made4CNC, FANUC, United Grinding and Comau.
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Hypertherm Production Manager Module Offers Auto Data Capture
Software module displays real-time production data so team members across an organization can track the job order status, production schedules and pending inventory requirements.
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Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package
Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.
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Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola
Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.
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Heidenhain StateMonitor 1.4.0 Enables Remote Monitoring, Data Evaluation
Connected devices can include CNC control systems of varying brands as well as PCs and web-based mobile devices such as tablets or smartphones.
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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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C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity
The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
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