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EDM Monitoring Control for Industry 4.0
The processable data available with the M800 EDM control included in Mitsubishi wire EDM machines from MC Machinery Systems ensures transparency in all production stages, increasing productivity and helping to keep track of production jobs.
Programming and Metal Removal Integrated with Automation and Data Collection
To keep shops productive, efficient and competitive, the dynamic and innovative Smooth Technology platform from Mazak integrates the entire part production landscape, from programming and metal removal to automation and data collection.
Integrated CAM and Tooling Data System Saves Time, Reduces Errors
Mastercam users can quickly import tool assemblies from WIDIA NOVO directly into Mastercam 2018, validate and save them in their file and/or Tool Library, and use features such as automated filtering to ensure that holders and tools selected for a particular job can work together.
Flexible Next Generation Gear Hobbing
The LC 280 α gear hobbing machine from Liebherr offers shops the unique opportunity to machine gears and shafts with a workpiece diameter up to 280 mm and a shaft length up to 500 mm, the range of the most typical machining sizes required for a gear.
Gun Barrel Drilling and Reaming on One Machine
The twin-spindle DeHoff G560-DR2 machine from Kays Engineering has a drilling capacity of 17 caliber to 50 caliber with a slide travel of 60 in and performs both gundrilling and reaming operations on gun barrels.
Compact Trunnion Rotary Table Brings 5-Axis Machining Capabilities to the Small Shop
The TR200Y dual-axis trunnion rotary table from Haas puts 5-axis machining capabilities within reach of the average job shop that needs a powerful tool for reducing set-up time and increasing accuracy for complex parts.
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.
