Automation

Technology Roundup: New/Improved Technologies You Don't Want to Miss

With all the technology joining the market, moldmaking is a versatile, ever-evolving industry. As such, this technology roundup has no specific theme — it features a variety of products for applications and solutions across the industry.

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Industry 40

Affordable Industrial Robot Arm Enhances Application Flexibility

Programmed with PathPilot and Python, the compact ZA6 robot automates and simplifies applications like machine tending, welding, part transfer, inventory handling, deburring and even polishing.  

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Tool Paths, ERP & Improving Efficiency in Your Toolroom: What Did You Miss in February?

We covered a variety of topics in February. From tool paths to ERP and PTXPO coverage, we hope you didn’t miss anything but here is your cheat sheet if you did. 

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Automation

Upgraded VMC Advances High-Speed, High-Precision Mold Component Hard Milling 

Available in three models, the Mitsui Seiki VL30 series offers new features for additional accuracy, high-speed milling and process automation.  

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Industry 40

Robot Calibration App Eases Complex Mold Design, Manufacture Constraints

SprutCAM X Robot programming software, aided by the free Robot Calibration mobile app, has expanded its list of supported robots and mechanisms, to accurately calibrate robot movement and tool operations.  

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Automation

Metalworking Commodities for Your Next-Gen Molds

Featured in this month's technology roundup are products, processes and services that revolve around metalworking. Also highlighted is software, automation and more.

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Industry 40

Five Strategies to Make Automation Affordable

Mold manufacturers can maintain their competitive edge by making smart capital investments in times of crisis.

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Machining

Five-Axis Graphite Mill With Automation Debottlenecks Electrode Machining

Five-axis electrode cutting enabled Preferred Tool to EDM complex internal screw geometry on an insert that otherwise would have had to be outsourced.

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Automation

AMT, Mesago Collaborate to Create Automation Sector at IMTS, SPS

The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago are collaborating to create the Automation Sector at IMTS and SPS on alternating years.

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Automation

Automatic Robot Performance Monitoring in the Mold Shop

Precision manufacturers can now monitor collaborative robots from Universal Robots in real-time to drive automation that improves performance and reliability. 

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