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Shop Floor Automations Celebrates Milestone
The manufacturing integrator marks two decades in business with a redesigned website and new logo.
Increasing CAM Functionality and Virtual Machining Simulation
In hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM software from OPEN MIND Technologies, the Soft Overlap function results in better surface quality in transition regions, and Global Fitting offers fast creation of a single face with a defined ISO orientation to prepare for NC programming.
EDM Monitoring Control for Industry 4.0
The processable data available with the M800 EDM control included in Mitsubishi wire EDM machines from MC Machinery Systems ensures transparency in all production stages, increasing productivity and helping to keep track of production jobs.
Programming and Metal Removal Integrated with Automation and Data Collection
To keep shops productive, efficient and competitive, the dynamic and innovative Smooth Technology platform from Mazak integrates the entire part production landscape, from programming and metal removal to automation and data collection.
Integrate Part Design to Production Through Machining Simulation
The Machining Simulator from FANUC integrates the complete manufacturing process through Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD/CAM/CAE software and a custom ModuleWorks program for toolpath generation and machining simulation.
Free Machine Tool Monitoring Reports
The Machine Status Daily Report, Machine Downtime Summary Report, and Machine Downtime Detail Report are three machine tool monitoring reports from eNET that are available for free for their machine monitoring users.
Train Operators on Eight Different Machine Controls with One Turning Center
The modular Industrial Training system from EMCO prepares employees for specific production requirements with an innovative virtual learning environment that uses intelligent courseware for training over a range of common CNC machining center and turning center controls.
Touchscreen Technology for Quick, Intuitive Contouring Control and Connected Machining
The TNC 620 contouring control from Heidenhain is operated by gestures and brief swipes, similar to smartphones or tablet PCs, to navigate quickly and intuitively through long lists, programs, tables and other content.
Futura Automation Adds Regional Manager
George Wilken handles sales and support of aerospace, automotive, medical and general manufacturing customers in Southern California.
Next Generation Slant-Bed CNC Lathes for Quick Turnaround Jobs
SL-II Series CNC lathes from Milltronics are fast, accurate and affordable true slant bed CNC lathes with robust roller guideways for superior accuracy and heavy cutting that anyone in a small to medium size shop can run to get jobs out the door in a hurry.
5ME Launches New Website
Their Freedom Smart Manufacturing Platform site features an ROI calculator, details on six smart manufacturing modules, case studies and a free trial offer.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Adds CNC Dealer Locator to Website
This tool is a convenient way for users to search for CNC machine tools with MEA controls.
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