Automation & Controls

Fritz Studer AG, a market and technology leader in universal, external, internal cylindrical and noncircular grinding, will present a new automation solution on the S31 universal external cylindrical grinding machine at EMO 2023 in Hanover.nn

The extremely narrow PNOZ m C0 has the structural properties of a safety relay but is as powerful as a configurable safety controller. It provides eight safe inputs and four safe semiconductor outputs at a width of just 22.5 mm. Up to four safety functions can be reliably monitored. These include E-STOP, safety gates, safety light curtains and two-hand control. Also on this standalone base unit, all safety circuits are created via the intuitive software tool PNOZmulti Configurator, the basic version of which is free of license costs and available on the Pilz website.

Utilizing ANCA's machine platforms with a robot cell, blanket grinding offers flexibility across a range of tool sizes and applications. Blanket grinding allows for full automation of tools of similar geometries, by consolidating all tool grinding processes into one single machine. A batch of complete finished tools can be produced without interruption directly from lengths of ground bar stock with no operator intervention.

Mazak will host Discover 2023 the week of October 9-13 at its North American headquarters in Florence, Kentucky.

At the Haas Technical Education Community conference opening on July 24, Gold sponsor Renishaw will present and demonstrate its calibration, probing, and Equator gauging solutions.

Through flexible connectivity via Ethernet and easy programming through the Direct Robot Control (DRC) feature of Mitsubishi Electric´s M8 Series, machine tending can benefit customers that may not have experienced robot programmers available. In addition to DRC, almost any CNC machine can be connected to a shop floor via discrete I/O for non-M8 CNC controls from Mitsubishi Electric and other companies. Further support is available through Mitsubishi Electric trained engineers to service both robot and CNC. Additionally, Mitsubishi Electric Automation offers a 5-year robot maintenance and warranty program.

Robotics Results: a 31% production increase. Watch Cutting Tool Engineering's video coverage, featuring original footage and context from the related product, process, event, or shop-floor demonstration.

Version 3.50 of edgeConnector Siemens, edgeConnector 804D and edgeConnector Modbus is now compatible with the 64-bit version of ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) processors. This extends the application possibilities to devices like Raspberry Pi, Cisco IR1101, Orange Pi 5 or RevPi Connect.

During Eastec 2023, Kevin Swint, territory sales representative for VEKTEK, highlighted the company's new Auto-Coupler device for automating the hydraulic connection from the power supply to a workholding fixture, as well as VEKTEK's Advanced Automation Workholding Pump.n

Remote Service offers simple and fast assistance. For example, in the event of machine downtime, UNITED GRINDING North America customers can request service with the press of a button. The Service Monitor relieves those responsible for maintenance by clearly displaying all the important maintenance tasks based on the current machine's operating hours. Production managers can monitor the production output of the machinery at any time using the Production Monitor.

LANG Technovation General Manager Jon Dobosenski highlighted the HAUBEX automation solution for small batches along with a number of other products on display at the company's booth during Eastec 2023.n

Amid global rivalries and increasing demand for rare earth magnets, more precise, efficient grinding technology offers proactive manufacturers a competitive advantage.n