New Mazak VMC Eases Shops Into Full Five-Axis and Automation August 24, 2020 Shops that have always wanted full simultaneous five-axis machining capability but were afraid to take the plunge now have access to a recently developed vertical machining center from Mazak Corp. that the company says not only helps reduce the intimidation factor of full simultaneous five-axis machining, but also makes automation integration a whole lot easier.
TRAK Machine Tools and New Century Careers Partnership Supports Post-COVID Recovery August 14, 2020 While businesses were in lockdown and people were quarantined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, TRAK Machine Tools – Southwestern Industries Inc. and New Century Careers continued to forge a partnership that will benefit Pittsburgh’s regional manufacturing industry.
Universal Robots Launches ActiNav Bin Picking Kit for Machine Tending April 9, 2020 Universal Robots (UR) has launched ActiNav, a new UR+ application kit for companies of all sizes that simplifies the integration of autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement in machines using UR cobots
New Universal Robots Interface for Injection Molding Applications April 23, 2020 The Injection Molding Machine Interface (IMMI) is made for plastics manufacturers to integrate Universal Robots with injection molding machines.
Optimal Machining Concepts For Aerospace -- Program The Part Not The Machine April 10, 2020 In this podcast discussion with Rick Schultz of FANUC America and Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine, current practices in aerospace machining is dissected. Many shops today stick with the tried and true to reduce risk to schedule and profit, but that tried and true is stuck in the 1980s and 1990s. Rick discusses practical ways to get the most out of 21st century machining technology, by programming for the part and not the machine.
Methods Machine Tools’ Virtual MetalStorm Event is Live September 10, 2020 Methods Machine Tools Inc., a provider of precision machine tools and automation is hosting MetalStorm 2020 in a virtual format on its newly redesigned website from September 8th – 18th,, beginning at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) weekdays.
High-Power Fiber Laser Welding With Filler Material June 26, 2020 Fiber laser welding continues to grow as it improves in weld quality, reliability and performance. Many fiber laser welding applications are autogenous, where the weld is formed entirely by melting parts of the base metal and no additional filler wire or powder is used
OMAX Virtual Trade Show on June 25 to Feature ProtoMAX Abrasive Waterjet June 18, 2020 OMAX Corp. has announced a virtual trade show showcasing the ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet. Using the ProtoMAX as a teaching tool, OMAX will present a program of design, machinery, and innovation as it pertains to the advancements of abrasive waterjet technology.
Cutting Tool Orders Rise in January March 12, 2020 Cutting tool consumption in January 2020 rose 5 percent compared with December 2019, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute and AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology.
FOBA Supports Manufacturers With Webcasts And Flexible Marking Solutions During Crisis April 21, 2020 Laser marking ensures safe traceability as well as counterfeit protection.