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Insert Geometry
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Manufacturer uses Vicivision America M2018 Techno measuring machine
Trenton S.p.A., a manufacturer focused mainly on making parts for machines and tractors used for agriculture, offers a brief testimonial for Vicivision America's M2018 Techno measuring machine. The video, courtesy Vicivision, is presented here as a supplement to the Get With The Program column published in the June 2023 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Nikon Metrology L100 Scanner highlights
When you need to capture complete measurement data on a machined part, noncontact 3D laser scanning is available to provide "The Whole Picture," which is the title of our cover story in the June 2023 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine. Presented here is a video supplement covering the highlights of the Nikon Metrology L100 laser scanner.
James Engineerings Max System deburring & chamfering machine
James Engineering, which wrote the "Deburring and Chamfering" article published in the June 2023 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine, offers this video supplement to provide more information about the Broomfield, Colorado-based company and its Max System deburring and chamfering machine.
Hexagon Absolute Arm highlights
When you need to capture complete measurement data on a machined part, noncontact 3D laser scanning is available to provide "The Whole Picture," which is the title of our cover story in the June 2023 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.
Robotics Results: 36% Increased Productivity
For the 16th episode of CTE's Robotics Results video series, Fusion | RoboJob-USA President Craig Zoberis filmed an automation setup that helped a shop increase productivity by 36% using a RoboJob-USA Mill-Assist Essential with a Haas Automation Inc. VF-2SS.
3D manufacturing capabilities create tooling opportunities
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, allows Seco Tools to create products that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to manufacture. The advantages include shorter lead times, improved tool life and increased sustainability.
How AIMS improves safety for tool manufacturers
The tool manufacturing industry is embracing automation solutions at an unprecedented pace. This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors, and manufacturers need to be more flexible and responsive than ever before.
Locera Software
The cloud-native software analyzes and visualizes dynamic data, processes events, and can be addressed directly from local MES (Manufacturing Execution System) or ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems via API or webhooks. The intelligence acquired based upon position data provides the user with a comprehensive overview of asset tracking, material flow, order information or possible problem areas.
SIMATIC WinCC Unified V18
The SIMATIC HMI product portfolio is the option to expand device functionality with apps. Previously, HMI panels were used exclusively for visualization software. Thanks to the integration of Siemens Industrial Edge, users can now run other programs simultaneously alongside this standard device functionality. Project-specific requirements can thus be implemented quickly and easily.
SINAMICS S210
SINAMICS S210 offers DC link coupling on 3-phase units for increased power efficiency on multi-axis applications. Corresponding SIMOTICS highly efficient synchronous motors feature high-resolution 22- or 26-bit absolute encoders, single or multi-turn. One-cable connectivity is standard and all motors and feature IP64, IP65, IP67 or IP69X protection.
SIMATIC S7-1500 PLC
The virtual PLC software can be easily downloaded and integrated directly into an IT environment. This ease-of-use gives operators the possibility of decoupling hardware and software requirements completely. The software will run on computers with Industrial Edge Run Time in the factory while the hardware remains directly on the shopfloor.
SINUMERIK ONE
The CNCs are integrated in the digital twin of SINUMERIK ONE (Run MyVirtual Machine), so that the appearance and operation correspond to the real control in every respect. In addition, the digital twin has been equipped with new features that simplify engineering and work preparation.
