Software

Automated Stock Room Enhances Lean Efforts

In a lean effort to do more with less, this company replaced the stock room shelving with four Kardex-Remstar horizontal carousels integrated with pick-to-light technology and FastPic inventory management software.

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PC Integrates with CNC Machine Tool Control

Using a self-contained, extensible PC, integrated with the machine’s current controls, users can bridge new technology with virtually any CNC machine tool.Sefaré controls can build any size PC with customized hardware and software solutions for any budget.

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CAD/CAM

Integrated Tool Management with CAD/CAM Connection

Better organization in a shop usually leads to higher productivity, and often, improved quality. That’s the objective of this modular tool data management software as it consolidates resources to encompass all aspects of production resource management.

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CAD/CAM

New Opportunities with CAM

A shop’s first steps into programming with CAM can be intimidating. But this company found success in fearless flexibility and the right software to fit its applications.

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Statistical Process Control Goes Visual

In the world of manufacturing, there is a perception that Statistical Process Control (SPC) software is beneficial only to OEMs and large Tier 1 suppliers.

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CAD/CAM

Shop Delivers for Urgent Need

A CAM package plays an integral role in helping this shop fulfill its customers’ emergency machining requirements.

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Medical

Automated Messaging Via CNC

New technology calls with alerts when performing light's out operations.

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Adding 5-Axis Capability to a 3-Axis CNC Mill

This attachment provides shops using thee-axis machining centers the option of on-demand four- and five-axis machining.

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Keeping Pace with CAM

The latest version of this CAM pacakge features 5-axis simultaneous machining for multi-axis lathes, improved milling functionality and enhanced thread whirling support.

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Upgrading Rotary Transfer Machines on the Shop Floor

Smart manufacturers are using slower production demand to upgrade efficiency of their rotary transfer machines. This story looks at a Cleveland area integrator that can do the job in weeks and without removing machines from the shop.  

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HCL CAMWorks
Marubeni Citizen CNC
Techspex
manufacturer of machine tools
Kyocera
Star swiss-type automatic lathes
SPC Innovations, In-machine gaging and attachments
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