Automation
Unisig's Automated Drilling Machines Adapt to Shop Needs
Eastec 2023: Unisig’s automation encompasses specialized solutions to fit the needs of particular production demands, applications or facilities.
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Shop Replaces Two Verticals With One Horizontal
By trading two VMCs in to help finance the purchase of a new HMC, this shop was able to significantly increase production and move to lights-out machining.
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Vektek's Workholding Pump Streamlines Clamping Procedures
Eastec 2023: The Advanced Automation Workholding Pump can be run through a continuously connected rotary union or decoupled pallets.
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SprutCAM Tech Equips Schools Participating in Robotics Competition
The FIRST Robotics Competition has teams of students design, program and build a robot using a standard set of parts and a common set of rules to compete in a themed head-to-head challenge.
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The Automated Shop – A Conference and a Goal for U.S. Machine Shops
Modern Machine Shop’s upcoming technical conference will be an opportunity to learn about several types of automation that are now accessible to small- and mid-sized machine shops in the U.S.
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SprutCAM's Mobile App Quickly Calibrates Robot Movements
The Robot Calibration mobile app helps users find the exact position of the tool tip, which can then be used as a reference point for the robot’s motion control system.
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ABB Begins Expansion on Michigan Headquarters
The expansion is expected to be completed in November 2023 and will create 72 new skilled jobs in the area.
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Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production
Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.
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Four-Axis Horizontal Machining Doubles Shop’s Productivity
Horizontal four-axis machining enabled McKenzie CNC to cut operations and cycle times for its high-mix, high-repeat work — more than doubling its throughput.
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Okuma Demonstrates Different Perspectives on Automation
Several machine tools featured at Okuma’s 2023 Technology Showcase included different forms automation, from robots to gantry loaders to pallet changers.
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