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Axially-Compliant Orbital Sander for Robotic Surface Treatment
With weight offset by double-acting motion, AOV-10 produces desired finish regardless of orientation – even if it’s upside down. And because it’s automated, employees are protected from the dangers associated with manual operations.
2000°F Inert Atmosphere Heavy-Duty Box Furnace
Conduct titanium heat-treating at customers’ facility with Grieve’s No. 954.
Leave No Tool Behind: Colorful Cantilever Clamps for FOD Work Areas
Easy-to-see Hi-Vis clamps, the latest in IMI’s Kant-Twist product series, are less likely to be forgotten in crowded or sensitive work areas such as engine maintenance. Both colors are available in 2-1/2-, 4-1/2-, and 6-inch copper-plated jaw sizes.
Schunk Introduces EGH 80 at ATX West Automation Show
The company adds to its award-winning Co-act (collaborative actuator) gripper line with the EGH, which provides a stroke length of 3.15 in (80 mm) and 100 newtons of clamping force. The EGH 80 is designed for Universal Robots products, but Schunk will expand to include other robot manufacturers.
Air Conveyor Converts Standard Pipe into Powerful Conveying System
EXAIR’s large 303SS conveyor handles material in corrosive environments where, for example, food, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are processed.
Quality Wire EDM Launches Tooling-on-Demand Program
QW Elite membership is designed to avert down time and ease the burden of a shrinking workforce. When used to its fullest potential, return on investment on the $995 annual subscription will occur on the first order.
Software Extends Digital Readout Use to EDM Machines
Heidenhain Corp.’s Acu-Rite brand now offers one rugged and easy-to-use digital readout (DRO) platform for all common manual machines. The DRO300 series allows users to control a sinker EDM machine as well as grinding, milling, and turning machines.
SMART Wire Technology for AgieCharmilles CUT P Series
Thanks to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, AgieCharmilles CUT P operators will never run out of wire because they’ll know the available length of each SMART wire spool. Spools also check selected wire technology and adjust machine performance accordingly to optimize cutting.
Die-Sinking EDM with Part- and Electrode-Changing Robot
The AgieCharmilles FORM X 400 with System 3R WorkPartner 1+ from GF Machining Solutions speeds output by bringing all production technologies together in one process chain. Users also benefit from the updated control interface’s advanced levels of logic, speed, and safety.
Automation-Ready EDM Speeds Up Additive Part Separation While Preserving Part Integrity
By blending horizontal wire orientation, a rotary axis, and an integrated basket to catch separated parts, the AgieCharmilles CUT AM 500 from GF Machining Solutions facilitates additive manufacturing (AM). The combination of features supports the part, allows for easy part handling, prevents part damage, and offers full automation readiness.
Spark Track Technology Prevents Wire Breakage for Easy, Stable EDM Processes
Two integrated features enable the AgieCharmilles CUT 2000 X wire EDM to provide unmatched accuracy and flexibility: GF Machining Solutions’ Intelligent Spark Protection System (ISPS) averts wire breakage by automatically unifying discharge distribution and Integrated Vision Unit (IVU) Advance automatically corrects machining errors.
Beaumont Machine Offers Value-Priced EDM
Fast-hole electrical discharge machine (EDM) supplier offers a new CNC wire-cut machine, the S-EW3, at an affordable price. E-learning training software enhances user’s experience.
