CNC & Machine Controls
Lathe Control Features User and OEM Updates
Heidenhain’s CNC Pilot 640 lathe control has been updated with new functions and hardware for the machine operator and builder.
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CNC Improves Machining Performance
FANUC’s Series 3xi-Model B CNC features updates said to improve machining performance and ease of use.
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Operator Interface Equipped with Functions for CNC Turning, Milling
Siemens has added three new functions to its Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface for turning and milling machines.
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Interactive Editor Guides Programming Tasks
The Interactive Editor within Fagor’s conversational programming system leads the user through entering necessary variables to complete shopfloor programming operations.
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Interface Board Added to Control Line
Heidenhain offers a new interface board for its Profinet-IO to provide more options for users of conversationally friendly TNC controls.
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Getting in Touch with Optimal EDM Results
Makino’s Hyper i control for wire EDM uses touchscreen navigation in its user interface, which helps a basic user to match the productivity and capability of an experienced operator.
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What to Know about Torque Motors
Torque motors are commonly used in indexing tables on machine tools. This succinct article helps you evaluate this and other applications in which power transmission for rotation calls for the advantages of a torque motor.
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Motion Controller for Multi-Axis Applications
FANUC America’s Power Motion i-Model A motion controller for high-performance, multi-axis, general motion applications supports as many as 32 axes.
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The Foundry's Way Forward
An established supplier of short-run castings just opened and staffed a new, fully equipped, in-house CNC machine shop. Taking ownership of machining will improve the company’s range of services to customers as well as its quality control.
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Standardized CNC Improves Production of Power-Generation Equipment
Voith Hydro standardized the majority of its machines with a CNC platform from Siemens Industry Inc. to help machine a variety of large, complex parts.
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