Automation and Software Showcase

Royal Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

The Rota-Rack is simple, off-the-shelf CNC lathe Automation that increases throughput and profits. Using Rota-Rack on your barfed lathe enables many hours of unattended run time while eliminating damage on critical surfaces of the workpiece.

Website: rota-rack.com

BLM GROUP LT360 Robotic Laser Cutting System

Replace multiple machine operations – cutting, drilling, punching, milling, and deburring – with the LT360 6-axis robotic laser cutting system. Cut any three-dimensional piece: curved, hydroformed, preformed, pre-welded tubes, flat and/or stamped sheets.

Website: blmgroup.com

Collaborative Robots Automate Small Batch Welding at Montana Solar

When faced with labor challenges, MT Solar turned to collaborative automation from Universal Robots to handle a wide range of welds, enabling quick change-overs and optimized production. The cobots freed staff from repetitive welding tasks while handling its 300% surge in demand. Watch to learn more!

Website: universal-robots.com

LOAD&GO - simple, flexible machine tending solutions

As an accessory for your proven CNC machine, the Load & Go solution brings modern-day design and user experience to manufacturing and delivers a wide range of benefits: Simplicity - an interactive user interface that is easy to use and approachable. Versatility - accommodates a wide variety of part sizes and shapes. Reliability - from a product built with high quality components designed by experienced engineers using state-of-the-art technology. Affordability - derived from increased productivity and reduced direct labor costs.

Website: automationwithinreach.com

Hollow wrist robot ideal for Spot Welding applications

The R-2000iD/210FH robot offers a compact design with a hollow arm for better cable management, which minimizes interference with system equipment and allows the robot to operate in tight workspaces. The R-2000iD/210FH is ideal for spot welding and material handling applications.

Website: fanucamerica.com

Commissioning of the SCHUNK EGH

Complete commissioning of the simplest flexible gripper for cobots The SCHUNK EGH on the UR robot. From unboxing to commissioning the gripper, including control and programming of the first sequence programs via the UR control.

Website: schunk.com

Generate Measurement Programs Automatically

Mitutoyo’s MiCat Planner is a software that can reduce programming time by up to 95% and eliminate the differences from programmer to programmer by using the unique feature Rule Editor. Visit www.mitutoyo.ca to download your 60-day FREE trial today!

Website: mitutoyo.ca

New FANUC CRX cobot

The only new cobot on the market with FANUC reliability. Take a look at the lightweight, sleek CRX-10iA features and amazing capabilities such as simple drag and drop programming on a touch screen tablet.

Website: fanucamerica.com

ACU-RITE DRO Systems Testimonial

ACU-RITE has renewed its initiative to bring students interested in the precision metalworking field the newest and best technology available today. ACU-RITE is partnering with local distributors to provide its DRO packages at deep discounts to all schools.

Website: acu-rite.com

Get Ahead with VERICUT Simulation

Eliminate prove-outs, collision free machining, no more delivery delays and increased machine capacity…interested? Scott Ravenscroft gives a 10 minute technical overview of VERICUT CNC simulation software and how it can make your manufacturing processes safer and more efficient.

Website: cgtech.com

Industry 4.0: Intelligent manufacturing and process control

Renishaw discusses how data and connectivity are key to helping manufacturers automate their processes and improve the productivity of their factories. Renishaw has been supporting automation and process control within the CNC manufacturing industry for over 45 years.

Website: renishaw.com

Optimized Contour Milling from HEIDENHAIN

Some of the new feature highlights of this latest generation TNC 640 control include new jig grinding functions, Extended Workspace Compact, Optimized Contour Milling (OCM) within its “Dynamic Efficiency” package, as well as the ongoing option of “Dynamic Precision” package.

Website: heidenhain.us

Hurco 3D Import and 3D DXF Options

Hurco introduced its Practical Job Shop Automation initiative with an Automation Quadrant at IMTS 2018. The demos that highlight Hurco connectivity and automation generated lines of attendees excited to experience the power of Hurco automation.

Website: offer.hurco.com

Varimac® VI Ball Sort System

Watch Magnetic Analysis Corp’s Varimac® VI Ball Sort System detect variations in alloy, hardness and dimension. You’ll see how the system can provide fast 100% sorting of metal parts at speeds up to 6 parts per second.

Website: mac-ndt.com

Bystronic Automation Laser

Bystronic automation solutions optimize material flow, improve machine use and increase work and process reliability. Modular by design, the degree of automation can be adapted at a later date. Solutions range from simple handling to fully automatic operation.

Website: bystronic.ca

The ACU-RITE MILLPWR G2 Testimonial

ACU-RITE has renewed its initiative to bring students interested in the precision metalworking field the newest and best technology available today. ACU-RITE is partnering with local distributors to provide its MILLPWRG2 CNC controllers at deep discounts to all schools.

Website: acu-rite.com

Weld Shop Addresses Trained Welder Shortage with Collaborative Robots

Wisconsin-based Processed Metal Innovators (PMI) is a metal fabricator that produces hundreds of different stamped and welded metal parts. With a tight labor market, PMI turned to the Universal Robots cobot-powered BotX Welder to dramatically increase productivity and profitability.

Website: universal-robots.com

REGO-FIX Automation at Zoller HQ

Observe automation in real-time at Zoller headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring the powRgrip clamping system.

Website: regousa.com

Markforged Software Overview

Eiger is a cloud-based print management application, that allows you to designate and review printing solutions options. This application covers all Markforged product line.

Website: designfusion.build

VERICUT Force – NC Program Optimization

Reduce machining times, produce better quality parts and improve tool life. Scott Ravenscroft shows how easily these benefits can be achieved with VERICUT Force and how simple it is to realize significant time and cost savings in a few steps.

Website: cgtech.com

Lightning Rail Automated Layout Machine

The Lightning Rail works with DXF files to quickly and accurately print an entire stringer and/or handrail layout in minutes, allowing the fabricator to place their parts within the outlines. This process eliminates manual layout.

Website: automatedlayout.com

Hurco Industry 4.0 Automation Integration

The Automation Quadrant at the Hurco IMTS 2018 booth was “standing room only” with lines of people waiting for demos that highlighted the power of Hurco connectivity with automation technology.

Website: Hurco.com

Hurco Automation with ProCobots

The Hurco control integrates seamlessly with ProCobots to provide an incredibly fast and easy programming experience.

Website: Hurco.com

HALTER LoadAssistant: How it works

The HALTER LOADASSISTANT is simple, fully configured, ready for your use and it can be connected to any new or existing CNC machine.

Website: dipaolocnc.com

New flexLoad Automation Cell Design

If you’re seeking automation in your I.D and O.D. grinding operations, look no further than the flexLoad Automation Cell. By adding another tray, we have added 50% more capacity, which means faster and longer periods of uninterrupted and unmanned production.

Website: grinding.com

Hurco (Lathe) Automation with ProCobots

Set up your jobs directly from the Hurco control and work smarter with our new ProCobots collaborative robot integration system.

Website: Hurco.com

Increase Productivity with VERICUT Force

VERICUT Force provides an integrated simulation-optimization solution that can significantly reduce machining times, and improve cutting tool and machine life. All NC programs, new or old, can be optimized with Force to run as efficiently and safely as possible.

Website: cgtech.com

Shopfloor CNC Connectivity with FANUC MT-Linki

FANUC knows you need to have plant floor insights as they are happening to help you achieve operational excellence. That’s the promise of Industry 4.0. With FANUC’s MT-Linki, you can connect to your floor and understand what your challenges are and how to solve them now!

Website: fanucamerica.com

Simulate Additive Manufacturing with VERICUT

VERICUT’s Additive module simulates both additive and traditional machining (milling or turning) capabilities of new hybrid CNC machines. Special thanks to BeAM Machines.

Website: cgtech.com

Ultra Precision Machining with FANUC ROBONANO

ROBONANO - Ultra-Precise Machine Tools Designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, the ROBONANO is an ultra-precise machine tool offering the ultimate in finish quality for optical surfaces. Available in two models, including the new ROBONANO α-NTiA for turning applications, and the ROBONANO α-NMiA for 5-axis milling and scribing/engraving, the ROBONANO meets the requirements of the most demanding applications in the automotive, biomedical, and watchmaking industries.

Website: fanucamerica.com

ProNest® LT Nesting Software

ProNest LT is a CAD/CAM part nesting software designed for light industrial, mechanized cutting in production environments. It provides a single software solution for all your conventional plasma and oxyfuel cutting machines. Now available as a subscription starting at $29.99/mo.

Website: hypertherm.com

Connected Machining from HEIDENHAIN

With HEIDENHAIN’s TNC controls and Connected Machining system, all production processes are networked—from design to final delivery. And unlike others on the market, the HEIDENHAIN solution keeps your data safe and secure in your own network.

Website: heidenhain.us