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Effective Measurement and Control of Shop Tooling
The Smile universal presetting and measuring machine from Zoller accurately measures standard tools easily and quickly, while their Smart Cabinets precisely track the exact location of any given tool, who checked the tool out, for which machine and to which job.
Automated Sawing and Storage System Converts Bottleneck into Capacity
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer AHP Merkle quadrupled their throughput by integrating a CNC circular sawing machine, tower storage system and robot-assisted sorting system from KASTO to shorten delivery times on a wide range of high quality cylinders.
Making Robots “Tick” for Your Operations
One robot on its own can make a difference in production efficiency. But many shops are realizing how – although what makes one robot “tick” will most likely vary from another – the use of multiple robots in conjunction with each other and/or peripheral technologies can further improve efficiency and accelerate payback.
Drum Cover Keeps Bulk Material Contained and Free of Contaminants
For use on 55 gal or 30 gal drums, the breathable, fine mesh non-woven drum cover from EXAIR prevents contamination of transferred scrap, trim waste, parts, chips or pellets and keeps them contained in the drum for a cleaner and safer work environment.
Hoffmann Wins German Design Awards
Their GARANT ToolCar roller cabinet, GARANT magnet measuring stand, and GARANT cross-cut saw win awards.
Seen Through the Eye of the User: Live Remote Maintenance Using Smart Glasses
Using a tablet, smartphone or smart glasses for remote maintenance of sawing machines and storage systems, VisualAssistance from KASTO lets users send live videos to service experts and receive real-time visual assistance and information to correct faults, perform maintenance work, reduce downtime and minimize costs.
Affordable Next Generation Fiber Laser Cuts Up to 4X Faster than CO2 or Plasma
For high speed laser cutting of parts in the most simple, quickest and cost effective manner possible at an affordable price, the next generation BySmart Fiber machine from Bystronic delivers high parts output and excellent cutting quality across thin-to-medium sheet metal thicknesses.
How to Remove Chips Off the Old Block
Are you struggling to remove those long, stringy, birds-nest chips generated by high speed turning and milling? Here are some of the latest conveyor separation systems that safely and reliably move chips, turnings, small parts and stampings.
Universal Robots Celebrates Milestone
December marks their ten-year anniversary of selling the world’s first commercially viable collaborative robot.
New Senior Director at Eriez
Jaisen Kohmuench has operational and strategic leadership for all of their Asia-Pacific subsidiaries in Australia, China and Japan.
Maintenance Free Motor Brakes for Conveyors with Frequent Start/Stops
The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries is ideal for demanding applications like loader/unloader conveyors, rail car spotters and dumpers, ship and rail car loading conveyors, trippers and pallet return conveyors, as well as cranes, hoists, lifts and more.
Conveyor Manages Stringy and Birds-Nest Chips from Turning and Milling Operations
Designed to fit into most CNC lathes and machining centers with little or no effect on the space required, the MunchMan II Conveyor from Jorgensen eliminates costly machine downtime with very effective chip and scrap removal.
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