Tag Archive for CNC

Mazak Machining Centers Help Shops Increase Output, Reduce Inspection Times

In Tolerance Contract Manufacturing of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, operates under the philosophy that it should maximize the use of its people and equipment. To satisfy this, all the shop’s machinists program, set up and run their own jobs in addition to simultaneously managing the operations of multiple machines and cells. The 40-person shop does cell-machining operations wherever possible, and at any given time, there can have as many as 800 active jobs circulating around its production floor.

New intelligent process control software for Renishaw’s Equator™ gauging system at MACH 2018

The Renishaw Equator™ flexible gauge is now offered with IPC (intelligent process control) software, providing the functionality to fully automate tool offset updates in CNC manufacturing processes. Improved capability in precision part machining, reduced setting and process adjustment time, and integration with automation systems are some of the benefits that users can now expect.

FANUC America Demonstrates Collaborative Robot for Education at 2018 NAIAS

FANUC America, the leading supplier of robotics, CNC and factory automation will demonstrate an interactive education cart cell featuring its CR-4iA collaborative robot at Automobili-D during preview week at the 2018 NAIAS.

CGTech Releases VERICUT v8.1.2 for CNC

CGTech is now shipping version 8.1.2 of VERICUT® CNC machine simulation and optimization software. In addition to new features making it more powerful and easier to use, more than 150 customer-driven enhancements and software requests have been implemented in version 8.1.2.

SmartCAM v2018 Released

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM® v2018. The SmartCAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software family consists of applications for Computer-Numerical Control (CNC) milling, turning, fabrication and wire EDM.

Process Integration CNC LATHE with Y-Axis

HYUNDAI WIA proudly introduces KL7000LY for large-size shaft processing machine. Capability of heavy-duty cutting and productivity has remarkably enhanced due to the ideal composition of powerful spindle, high rigidity box guideway, and wedge type Y-axis. We are expecting that 24″ and 32″ chuck will make the most usages for oil and gas industries. Besides strong and reliable wedge type Y-axis has an advantage in machining of complex shape.

Smart apps for smartphones – machine tool probe technology at your fingertips

The use of mobile technology – smartphones and tablets – and their associated apps has become firmly established as part of everyday recreational life. Recognising how they can also assist in a multitude of working environments, Renishaw has developed a range of smartphone apps for users of their machine tool probing hardware.

Innovative graphical software brings “Shop Floor Programming” simplicity to CNC precision grinding machines

Innovative new software from NUM enables CNC machine tool builders and retrofitters to provide their customers with exceptionally easy-to-use work piece programming and machine control facilities for precision grinding applications.

New drive design: HURCO improves lathe performance

The CNC turning centers in HURCO’s TMi series were designed for universal turning applications, and simplify the transition from manual lathe-work.