June-July 2019
Digital Issue
Across the emerging Smart Factory, connected systems are networking production processes from design to final delivery. Conversational programming makes it quick and easy for operators to generate programs at the machine while other connected systems exchange and use information about tool management, batch processing/scheduling, machine monitoring, quality assurance and more.
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Recognized for the uniform, bright polish it leaves on metal surfaces, electropolishing is highly effective for finishing small, complex, fragile parts as well as larger parts. To properly test its effectiveness, it’s important to submit your sample parts in the correct way to ensure the best results.
Are you wasting lots of time and money on welds that are larger than they need to be, particularly on thicker materials? Or dealing with inconsistent quality or increased crack sensitivity due to welds with improper dimensions? There are many different ways to design welds that strike the best balance between weld quality and productivity.
Anytime you must “go and see” something that could be transmitted electronically is an opportunity to connect. Anytime you read data from one place and copy or send it to another is an opportunity to automate. And here’s the great thing: If you are just starting out, it’s pretty easy to take small steps.
Hydraulic press technology and other advances in stamping presses, deep drawing operations, coil handling equipment, automation, press controls and monitoring are helping press rooms to deliver shorter runs of high-mix parts faster, more efficiently, and more profitably.
Across the emerging Smart Factory, connected systems are networking production processes from design to final delivery. Conversational programming makes it quick and easy for operators to generate programs at the machine, while other connected systems exchange and use information about tool management, batch processing/scheduling, machine monitoring, quality assurance and more.
Across the emerging Smart Factory, connected systems are networking production processes from design to final delivery. Conversational programming makes it quick and easy for operators to generate programs at the machine, while other connected systems exchange and use information about tool management, batch processing/scheduling, machine monitoring, quality assurance and more.
Recognized for the uniform, bright polish it leaves on metal surfaces, electropolishing is highly effective for finishing small, complex, fragile parts as well as larger parts. To properly test its effectiveness, it’s important to submit your sample parts in the correct way to ensure the best results.
Anytime you must “go and see” something that could be transmitted electronically is an opportunity to connect. Anytime you read data from one place and copy or send it to another is an opportunity to automate. And here’s the great thing: If you are just starting out, it’s pretty easy to take small steps.
Few factors have a bigger impact on the sales, health, and bottom line of your business than costing and quoting. Most of us realize that if we set our prices too high then our products and services will not sell, but the problem is often the opposite: we price too low. How do we set prices?
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
These difficult jobs are increasingly more customized, with shorter lead times and tougher pricing pressure. Any change in the process or machinery can cause huge setbacks in production and eat into your profits. What is the answer to managing this type of work?
Are you having problems with these tough materials? New and better blades are increasing blade productivity while maintaining or improving both blade life and cut tolerance – they are even being used to cut parts to a final size, without the necessity of additional machining.
New 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles from EXAIR combine liquid and compressed air to create a coating of liquid that can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of your application.
Universal Robots certifies the QC-11 Automated Tool Changer from ATI as the first automated tool changer developed in Americas for the UR+ platform to work seamlessly with UR cobots.
New targeted features and enhancements in ProNest 2019 and ProNest LT software from Hypertherm make users more efficient and profitable.
Touchscreen control functions used in smartphones and tablets are now being integrated into CNC machine tool controls to help make programming more intuitive and fast, to navigate quickly and intuitively through long lists, programs, tables and other content.
Across the emerging Smart Factory, connected systems are networking production processes from design to final delivery. Conversational programming makes it quick and easy for operators to generate programs at the machine, while other connected systems exchange and use information about tool management, batch processing/scheduling, machine monitoring, quality assurance and more.
Across the emerging Smart Factory, connected systems are networking production processes from design to final delivery. Conversational programming makes it quick and easy for operators to generate programs at the machine, while other connected systems exchange and use information about tool management, batch processing/scheduling, machine monitoring, quality assurance and more.
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
Universal Robots certifies the QC-11 Automated Tool Changer from ATI as the first automated tool changer developed in Americas for the UR+ platform to work seamlessly with UR cobots.
The tightly restricted limits of Capacitive Discharge welding can now be expanded with the Multi-Capacitor Source system, which can customize the process control for a specific joining task.
A modular tractor for heavy fabrication jobs removes the need for cranes or other lifting devices, and a low hydrogen flux for longitudinal or spiral welding of pipeline steel grades can be recaptured and reused, prolonging the interval between flux hopper refills.
Are you wasting lots of time and money on welds that are larger than they need to be, particularly on thicker materials? Or dealing with inconsistent quality or increased crack sensitivity due to welds with improper dimensions? There are many different ways to design welds that strike the best balance between weld quality and productivity.
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
When competing for time-critical jobs, saving even a few minutes with each changeover can make a significant difference and reduce operator exposure to trip and fall hazards. Investing in technology that allows welders to easily change processes with the push of a button at the weld joint can save substantial time, increase weld quality and improve operator safety.
The powerful Heavy Duty HEPA Vac industrial vacuum cleaner from EXAIR fits in tight spaces and is ideal for less frequent, lower volume applications.
New 1/8 NPT small internal mix spray nozzles from EXAIR combine liquid and compressed air to create a coating of liquid that can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of your application.
Trying to find ways to cut more in a single setup without having to purchase new machines? These rotary tables can provide an affordable way to increase the productivity of your vertical machining centers.
Efficiently moving information around your shop floor is more important than ever. Connected through RFID, a shop can now use a tool presetter to monitor things never monitored before and use that data to fine-tune processes, reduce inefficient costs like scrap and waste, and make the factory floor smarter, streamlined, far more efficient and competitive.
Proper die clearance allows for upper and lower fracture lines to connect. The typical stamping industry rule of thumb is to use 10 percent material thickness as clearance between the punch and die button, but this guideline does not take into account variable material types. What is the optimal die clearance?
Saving even a few minutes with each weld cleaning can add up over time in the welding operation. Here’s how to choose the right wheel for the job and the best practices to follow that will optimize performance and efficiency when using wire brushes.
Are you having problems with these tough materials? New and better blades are increasing blade productivity while maintaining or improving both blade life and cut tolerance – they are even being used to cut parts to a final size, without the necessity of additional machining.
Universal Robots certifies the QC-11 Automated Tool Changer from ATI as the first automated tool changer developed in Americas for the UR+ platform to work seamlessly with UR cobots.
The SFP2 probe automates surface finish measurement for higher throughput on the Revolution Series LM from AIMS.
Efficiently moving information around your shop floor is more important than ever. Connected through RFID, a shop can now use a tool presetter to monitor things never monitored before and use that data to fine-tune processes, reduce inefficient costs like scrap and waste, and make the factory floor smarter, streamlined, far more efficient and competitive.
Human-robot collaboration is changing manufacturing operations by helping shops deal with competitive pressures and a lack of skilled labor, but it is not a “one size fits all” solution. Before you invest, consider the different forms of robotic collaboration and how they apply to your entire application.
For shops using shrink fit holders, duplicate assemblies or multi-spindle machines, the VIO Linear Toolshrink from Haimer provides fully automated presetting with incorporated shrink fit technology that reduces setup times up to 70 percent, increases machine utilization and streamlines tool setting processes.
