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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.
Digital Twin Simulation for Greater Productivity in the Smart Factory
The ESPRIT CAM system from DP Technology provides digital twinning, digital threads, machine-aware manufacturing, knowledge-based machining and cloud-enabled databases that enable shops to streamline their workflows, prevent silos from forming during manufacturing, and increase tool life and machine utilization.
Powerhouse Cordless Angle Grinder with Advanced Safety Features
The GWS18V-45C 18V EC Brushless Connected-Ready 4-1/2 in Angle Grinder from Bosch delivers 10,000 no-load rpm for metal cutting, with greater runtime and more power than similar cordless grinders with brushed motors.
Mobile Tool Data Communication Application for the Industry 4.0 Smart Factory
The i.com smartphone and tablet application from Benz Inc. scans, saves, processes and uses tool data to monitor the condition of sophisticated CNC tooling for metal and composites machining applications via NFC and Bluetooth, either in real time or after specific events.
How to Finish High Precision Steel or Brass Worms Four Times Faster than Worm Hobbing
The AF110 plus 7-axis CNC gear hobbing machine from Affolter Technologies uses innovative Worm Screw Power Skiving technology to finish a high precision steel or brass worm in only six seconds – four times faster than traditional worm hobbing, which takes 25 seconds.
Mill/Turn Centers with Integrated Robotic Part Handling
Quicktech i-42 ROBO and i-60 ROBO 4-axis mill/turn centers from Absolute Machine Tools feature integrated 6-axis Mitsubishi robots for fast, automated loading and unloading of medium diameter bar stock.
How to Simplify CAM Programming of Parts Designed in Solidworks
GibbsCAM 12 software from 3D Systems is a single application with a single user interface for efficient programming of all CNC machines, whether the user needs to machine simple or complex parts or use simple or complex machines.
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.
How to Monitor Air Quality and Prevent Exposing Welders to Hazardous Substances
The extremely sensitive AirWatch device from Kemper draws in ambient air with an integrated fan and monitors air quality constantly within a radius up to 30 m using a laser-powered sensor.
Zero Color Oxide Free Welds for Manual Welders
To shield titanium, stainless steel and other corrosion resistant materials with an inert gas while welding, a standard radiused HFT Trailing Shield from COB Industries is for manual welding of small diameter tube, while special and standard flat HFT Trailing Shields are suited for welding sheet metal or other flat applications.
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