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Cutting Tool Technology Aids Lights-Out Machining Applications
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
These features can help improve cutting tool stability, standardize cutting performance and extend tool life, enabling shops to confidently run unattended shifts.
Trained in a Day, Automated Inspector Performs Faster than Humans
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Using recent technological innovations in robotics, optics, edge computing and artificial intelligence, MusashiAI has developed an automated visual inspection system that could free a significant portion of the automotive workforce to perform easier, more interesting tasks.
Eliminating Human Error with a Closed-Loop Boring Bar System
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Rigibore’s ActiveEdge boring bars and Zenith system automatically adjust based on in-process measurement data, reducing scrap and aiding in lights out machining.
Simplifying Job Shop Automation with Hand-Guided Robots
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Easy to implement and flexible enough to handle a range of applications, hand-guided robots can help job shops automate high-mix, low-volume production.
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Multi-Pallet Machines Help Shop Produce Ventilator Components
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
NRL & Associates’ business plan relies on using multi-pallet machines for unattended machining, so when two of its customers increased production of ventilators, the shop quickly brought in a new multi-pallet machine and automation system to meet the demand.
Slideshow: Eastec 2019 Recap
Julia Hider | Production Machining
Eastec 2019 featured manufacturing technologies including software, inspection, cutting tools, automation systems and machine tools for industries ranging from aerospace and medical to automotive and more.
Integration Leads to Automation Success
Julia Hider | Production Machining
Choosing the right components is only the first step in setting up an automated cell—they must also be integrated properly.
Collaborative Robot Gripper Design, Development: Four Trends You Need to Know
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Safety standards, third-party certifications, plug-and-play packages and new sensor technology for grippers designed for collaborative robots are making them safer, stronger and easier to use.
Software Helps NASA Automate Robot Programming Process
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
A process being developed by the NASA Advanced Composites Project uses software to help automate the programming of collaborative robots for safe inspection of composite fuselage components alongside workers, providing more consistent results.
An Adaptable Automation System in Action
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Videos show how a flexible robotic system for part loading and unloading helped a shop increase capacity.
An Automation System for a Job Shop Environment
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
A flexible robotic part-loading and unloading system enables a small Indiana shop to boost production without a large investment.
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Pallet Changers Reduce Setup Time
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The Microcut pallet changer is a quick, precise, low-cost part-changing system enabling increased productivity.
Software Enables Robot Control, Programming Using PLC
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
The MLX300 software option integrates Yaskawa robots and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) by enabling operators to control and program robots in a standard PLC programming environment, eliminating the need to learn a specific robot programming language.