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Laser for Sheet Metal Makes a Clean Cut Every Time
KAAST Machine Tools’ Lasersonic B produces high-quality laser sheet metal cutting with up to 12,000 W of laser power. It’s equipped with Cypcut software that simplifies and optimizes the cutting process, making operators more efficient and productive.
Intelligent Laser Machining Made Accessible to Smaller Manufacturers
GFH partnered with neoLASE to develop the “Smart Modular All-in-One Robust Laser Machining Tool” – SMAART, a fully automated laser machining system that can switch to various process steps, creating efficiencies that have previously been prohibitively expensive. The system, applied to workpiece machining in this story, doesn’t require operators to have deep, specialized laser knowledge.
Shine On with Two-in-One Part-Production, Re-Sharpening
United Grinding’s Walter Helitronic Raptor Diamond brings grinding and eroding technology into the shop that doesn’t need automatic tool support systems or automatic grinding wheel/electrode changers – but demands high flexibility and performance. Fine Pulse Technology produces super-fine finishes normally found in polished tools.
High Output Power in a Compact Diode Laser Package
Coherent’s HighLight DL HPS puts the laser head, power supply, water chiller, and heat exchanger into a single, compact enclosure measuring 670 x 1050 x 1760 mm. Eliminating the complexities and expense of deionized water, its closed-loop chiller uses distilled water, thanks to conduction-cooled laser diodes.
CAM Update Enhances Swiss Machining Support
DP Technology’s ESPRIT 2020 CAM system features new or improved support for 200 different Swiss-type machine models. And with its improved CAD functions, users can better design and visualize parts before manufacturing begins.
Grinders Designed for Punishment
Metabo puts the Power-Up Grinders series on the market, offering higher RPM and amps than their previous models. The tools include 11 metalworking grinders for weld cleaning and removal, pipefitting, metal fabrication, shipbuilding, and beveling. Added to that are four concrete grinders built for a beating in concrete/masonry applications
Gripper Picks Irregular Shapes, Delicate Items in ‘Clean’ Applications
The new OnRobot food-grade-certified Soft Gripper serves industries like food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals as well as manufacturing and packaging. No external air supply required, so costs and complexity are reduced.
Laser Welding Labs Specialize in Electric Motors, Batteries
Comau’s highly specialized laser laboratories feature Comau NJ-220 robots and LHYTE technology that optimizes high-precision joining. The labs are in Italy, Shanghai, and Michigan.
Big Chill for Tough Environments – Coolers Resist Heat, Corrosion
The stainless steel Dual 316 Cabinet Cooler Systems are built to maintain the NEMA 4X rating for electrical enclosures in operations like food, medical, pharmaceutical and chemical where precise temperatures are non-negotiable. Its cooling capacity ranges from 3,400 to 5,600 Btu/hr.
Augmented Reality Speeds Remote Troubleshooting
Trumpf makes remote support easier with an app and hardware that enables customers to more easily explain machine and software issues they’re encountering. The Smart Glasses enable the two parties to share and annotate photos and videos.
Mitsubishi Electric Consolidates CNC After-Sale Services
Tailored for the company’s M8, M7, and M6 Control Series, the CNC Total Care Package combines software backup, machine tuning, and preventive maintenance to minimize downtime. The goal is to make customers’ machines as productive as they were when new.
Artificial Intelligence Powers Spindle Health Monitoring
Predictive analytics diagnose pre-failure conditions before downtime occurs. Mazak’s Spindle Health Monitoring System uses edge computing and algorithms to model a spindle’s baseline signature against which anomalies that indicate developing alignment or balance issues are readily identifiable.
