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HOUSTEX 2017 (Part Three)

The showcase event of manufacturing technology in the Southwest U.S. takes place February 28 through March 2 in the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas . . . and this special Show-in-Print provides technical reviews of some more of the machinery, tooling, systems and accessories that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there.

Posted: January 25, 2017

Booth 1242: The flexible M800/M80 Series CNC and components from Mitsubishi Electric Automation are compatible with numerous field networks, including CC-Link, PROFIBUS DP, and Ethernet/IP. They also connect to robots, sensors and other peripheral equipment and devices.

Multi-Axis, Multi-Part System Control for Complex Machining
Ideal for medical, aerospace, oil/energy, agriculture, and automotive applications requiring high throughput and reliability, the high speed M800/M80 Series CNC from Mitsubishi Electric Automation is designed for highly accurate machining using the industry’s fastest CNC.

Mobile App for Metalworking Fluid Monitoring and Maintenance
Ideal for monitoring fluid inventory, usage, waste and recycling on everything from machine tool coolants and lubricants to parts washer degreasers, the TechTool mobile app from Fluid Service Technologies helps machine shops monitor an unlimited number of assets.

How to Get a Smoother Countersink Finish
Tri-Cam Countersinks from Rocky Mountain Twist use finely tuned cutting edges with excellent material evacuation to provide the smoother, consistent finish needed for true fastener interface.

A Giant Step Forward in Mobile CRM
The Mobile CRM app from Global Shop Solutions gives ERP system users complete visibility of customer data from their smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Next Generation Waterjet Cutting With Advanced Diagnostics
Embedded with virtual maintenance intelligence, the Quantum NXT Electric Servo Pump from TECHNI Waterjet uses advanced diagnostics to monitor performance prior to failure and protect against damage due to poor maintenance and unforeseen utility failures.

Advanced Workholding for High Precision Grinding and Fast Changeover
Ideal for the precision grinding of crankshaft and camshafts, SRG Steady Rests from SMW Autoblok clamp diameters from 12 mm to 136 mm.

A Versatile, Effective and Affordable Alternative to Conventional Machining
For superb cutting precision on virtually any material, from steel to glass, carbon fiber to copper, the MAXIEM 1530 JetMachining Center from OMAX can be configured to meet the cutting needs of any business, including multi-axis and high capacity production.

How Visual Work Instructions Increase Productivity
Visual Knowledge Share digital work instructions from CMP address the challenges of increasingly complex products and processes, lack of standardization, and knowledge loss due to an aging workforce and high turnover; all of which contribute to productivity failures and expensive quality issues.

Revolutionize Your Factory Floor with Affordable Visibility
At only $345, the cloud-capable, high speed I/O Auditor analog and digital I/O device from VIA and Intelligent Instrumentation gives shops real-time visibility into asset utilization, event status, and cloud performance dashboard capabilities.

Special Grinding Machinery for Polish Finishes
A leader in roll grinder retrofit equipment, Grinding Equipment & Machinery is one of the most diversified builders of tape microfinishing machinery in the world.