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Okuma America Launches Next-Gen Horizontal Machining Center
The Okuma MA-600HIII brings next-level machining capabilities to the MA-600H family including the new 10K RPM standard spindle, which effectively handles a wide range of applications, from heavy-duty to high-feed machining.
FANUC’s New Robot Designed to Handle Heavy Products
With a 1,000 kg payload, a 3,253 mm horizontal reach, and a 4,297 mm vertical reach, the M-1000iA is capable of handling automotive components, construction materials and battery packs for EVs. Shipping of the product will begin this quarter.
KAAST Offers 5 Axes for All Your Machining Needs
The V-Mill 600.5X is a 5-axis CNC Vertical Machining Center that uses a massive gantry structure consisting of a base frame, double racks, and stable crossbeam.
Beckhoff’s TwinCAT/BSD Extension Offers Efficient Engineering and Execution of Virtual Machines
With this TwinCAT/BSD OS extension, Hypervisor, Beckhoff increases availability through integrated virtual machine environments.
Make the Leap to Industry 4.0 in 2022
Still on the fence about implementing digitalization in your shop? Consider your future workforce — or lack thereof. By smarting small, your shop can keep and invest in the staff you have and implement machine-centric processes to do your base line work.
These Are Not Typical Times — How to Navigate the Manufacturing Economy in 2022
ISM’s Timothy Fiore shared his perspective on the supply chain, the strength of the fabricated metal manufacturing sector, and compelling information about what to expect in 2022.
Be Ready…Planning for the Takeoff
Things are “boomy” for manufacturing and the new year offers opportunities for those shops prepared and positioned to overcome challenges and take advantage of the continuing “takeoff.” The reshoring of production back to the United States is creating opportunities at the regional and local levels. Now is the time to invest, for example, regarding automation and workforce initiatives, and thrive in 2022.
Edge Prep & Tool Honing
Bel Air Finishing Supply, Inc. (North Kingston, RI) – Edge-prep, or the honing of cutting tool edges, is known to increase the life of cutting tools by 300% or more. Polishing of cutting tools serves to extend tool life, while…
New ABB OmniCore robot controllers offer faster, scalable, more energy efficient manufacturing
ABB expands OmniCore robot controller family with two new controllers: E10 and V250XT for an even wider range of manufacturing applications. The faster performance and enhanced flexibility enable improved productivity and ability to respond to changing market demands. Controllers deliver scalability through inclusion of over 1,000 software and hardware functions.
Prosper Machine Tools of Texas is New Distribution Partner for MC Machinery Systems
Prosper Machine Tools will carry MC Machinery Systems’ complete line of wire and sinker EDMs and high-precision machining centers from OPS Ingersoll and Roku-Roku.
A New Form of Chip Control
Sandvik Coromant launches new software module for controlled chip breaking
Mazak’s New MPower On-Demand Learning System Makes Training More Accessible to Manufacturers
Mazak’s New MPower On-Demand Learning System Makes Training More Accessible to Manufacturers
