Automation
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Machine Hammer Peening Automates Mold Polishing
A polishing automation solution eliminates hand work, accelerates milling operations and controls surface geometries.
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