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Giant robot being built for combat
After robot builder MegaBots Inc. determined that its Mk. II robot was unsafe for the two human pilots to operate during the upcoming Giant Robot Duel against Japan-based Suidobashi Heavy Industry's Kuratas robot, the Hayward, Calif.-based company decided to build a new robot from scratch.
Laser cladding head for hybrid machines
Attendees at the IMTS 2016 trade show may have noticed a number of magnetic "hybrid" signs affixed to several brands of machine tools. The man largely responsible for the signs being displayed is Jason Jones, inventor of the AMBIT laser cladding head and co-founder of Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Inc., Plano, Texas.
Challenges in Digitizing Manufacturing via ERP Systems
A look at "how manufacturers make the most of machine data" in CIO magazine goes over the challenges as well as the benefits of using ERP. A major source for the article is Magnus Wiktorsson, professor of production systems at Mälardalen University in Sweden.
A one-stop robot shop
As useful and commonplace as robots are in manufacturing, buying one is rarely a one-stop shopping experience. However, robot manufacturer Universal Robots A/S has launched a new service, UR+, which may change the way robots are bought and sold.
ROBONANO comes to America
For 10 years, FANUC Corp.'s highly accurate ROBONANO automated milling machines have been in use in Japan's semiconductor industry. Now the newest iteration of the machine is in the U.S. to help researchers studying emerging materials and manufacturing processes.
Entrepreneurs crowdfund machine launches
Have a great idea for a machine tool but lack the cash to fund its commercialization? Crowdfund it! That's what Matthew Hertel did when he leveraged a Kickstarter campaign to raise more than $355,000 for the development and creation of his Pocket NC 5-axis milling machine.
Toolmakers tout nonround coolant orifices
A circular shape provides multiple benefits in the machining world. For example, round inserts are stronger than inserts with any other shape. However, when it comes to coolant channels in cutting tools and toolholders, channels that don't have circular cross sections can enhance operations.
FP 4000 5-axis Horizontal Machining Center
HELLER says it offers new levels of flexibility and precision with its FP 4000 5-axis horizontal machining center with twin drives in the Z-axis. The FP 4000 is a practical choice for a variety of industries, including tool and die or contract manufacturing where 5-axis milling is needed for productivity and process dependability.
Touch Probe Rapid Repair Service Program
HEIDENHAIN Corp. Commercial Services is pleased to announce the new touch probe rapid repair service program. This new program will provide timely and accurate support to the touch probe stocking program launched earlier this year.
ProfitTurning High-Speed Lathe Roughing Strategy
ProfitTurning is a high-speed lathe roughing strategy developed by DP Technology Corp. for OD/ID/face cutting and other tasks. Fast, secure and efficient, it also extends tool life by significantly minimizing wear. Compared to conventional ramping methods, ProfitTurning reduces machine cycle time as well as the frequency tooling inserts need to be replaced.
3200 Series Conveyor
Dorner says the new 3200 series conveyor with Intralox Activated Roller Belt (ARB) technology is perfect for moving boxes and packages in merging, diverting and aligning applications. ARB Technology uses low and high friction angled rollers within the belt to help smoothly guide and align items of all sizes.
CM602 Automatic CNC Sawing Machine
BLM Group USA has announced the introduction of the CM602 automatic CNC sawing machine. The CM602 can handle tube and bar up to 4 in. in diameter, depending on the material, and can achieve blade speeds up to 5,000 rpm.
