Automation & Controls

News • August 6, 2021

Fanuc produces its 750,000th robot

Fanuc, which can produce 11,000 robots per month in fully automated factories that use its own robots to make robots, has produced its 750,000th industrial robot.

News • August 5, 2021

Kalamazoo Fabricating redesigns website and features quoting tool

Kalamazoo Fabricating's mobile-optimized Website makes it easier for customers to learn about the company's fabrication capabilities, skilled craftsmanship, and commitment to quality.

Articles • August 4, 2021 • William Leventon

Taking a data RISC

The VB53α VMC from OKK USA Corp. offers a variety of features aimed at minimizing vibration and maximizing accuracy.

News • August 4, 2021

Okuma names vice president of operations

Mike Vassil has been named vice president of operations at Okuma America Corp. in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Products • July 31, 2021

RTC6 EtherBox

With its practical RTC6 EtherBox, SCANLAB has transformed the control electronics of laser machining systems into an easy-to-integrate 'click-in system'. The handy box, with a high-quality, powder-coated aluminum housing, can be attached to a standard DIN rail in a switch cabinet in a matter of seconds. It also has rubber feet for stability when used in a freestanding position.n

Products • July 28, 2021

Rexroth Store

With just a few clicks, users are guided through product selection, comparison tools, and complete technical information to quickly discern their needs from a variety of portfolio options. The Rexroth Store also provides pricing and estimated product lead times.

Videos • July 26, 2021

Tri-V Tool and Mazak

Tri-V Tool and Manufacturing Co. doesn't turn down work or shy away from challenging parts. To meet customer demands, they've added more-sophisticated and advanced horizontal machining centers, an automated pallet system and multi-tasking part processing from Mazak.

Videos • July 23, 2021

Robotics Results – RoboJob NV Turn-Assist 200i on a Haas Automation ST-20SS CNC machine

This video supplement to the Robotics Results column in the August 2021 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine demonstrates how one shop increased productivity 43% by introducing a RoboJob NV Turn-Assist 200i on a Haas Automation ST-20SS CNC machine. n

News • July 19, 2021

Mitsubishi Electric names Absolute Machine Tools diamond partner

As a Diamond partner, Absolute Machine Tools Inc. will be able to utilize resources available from Mitsubishi Electric.

Products • July 17, 2021

ComoNeo 4.1 Process Monitoring System

Monitoring of the pressure curve in all cavities is now much more precise, with the help of an envelope curve adapted to the process. The ComoNeo 4.1 is WLAN-compatible for the first time, and users will appreciate even more improvements such as additional interfaces and comfortable user management.

Products • July 16, 2021

C6027 ultra-compact Industrial PC (IPC)

In the initial variant, which features a total of nine Ethernet ports, the C6027 is ideally suited as an IoT or security gateway for connecting different machine and system modules. The IPC is Microsoft Azure™ Certified and AWS qualified for use in cloud-based platforms. In addition to this edge computing functionality, the C6027 also provides machine builders and end users with a powerful and extremely compact controller, measuring 82 x 127 x 69 mm. Supported by diverse, flexible mounting options, the device can fit in almost every control cabinet and machine concept.

Products • July 13, 2021

CoroPlus Connected

CoroPlus® Connected is used alongside the existing Silent Tools™ Plus, a digitally connected damped boring bar from Sandvik Coromant. Having been awarded first place in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) Production Innovation contest in 2018, Silent Tools™ Plus helps customers by providing visibility at the cutting zone in internal turning applications with long overhang.