Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machine Controller",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Control technology raises tube bending versatility from
Baldor UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ethernet-compatible control technology used in an automatic tube bending cell controls four axes of motion and all the I/O connections and allows the cell to be used for volume or batch
work".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Wireless probing controls chassis production from
Renishaw: "A wireless machine probing system has shortened earthmover chassis 'make-ready' time dramatically and introduced guaranteed precision and quality control - avoiding costly errors".
In November 2007, we covered the news from Baldor UK
concerning its Three-phase AC motor drives, Ethernet
- take a look at Three-phase AC motors couple to Ethernet
which says: "A range of high power, Ethernet compatible, three-phase AC motors are designed to simplify the building of machines for continuous processing and heavy manufacturing plants".
Take a look also at the news release from Bosch Rexroth, Work piece position monitored pneumatically,
as well as Six-axis welding robot is slimmer, dependable from Fanuc Robotics (UK),
and Water jet cutting gains new software from Jetcam International.
See also:
Robot's anthropomorphic arm offers large envelope
(July 2007)
The fast 5-axis M-430iA/2F Robot from Fanuc, with a reach of 900mm, is capable of carrying out horizontal or vertical product placement positions
Diagnosis and maintenance of machine tools
(May 2007)
Rockwell Automation has introduced the QC10 ballbar which gives maintenance technicians a tool for assessing the dynamic motion and positioning precision of machine tools and production machinery
CAM integrated machine controller
(May 2007)
Precise computerised cutting technology now available to individual craftsmen and small to medium-sized businesses
Precision measurement of long bores
(March 2007)
The LBM series from Eley Metrology is a measuring concept for the precision measurement of long bores
Ethernet motion automation range
(February 2007)
Baldor exhibited its Ethernet-compatible 3-phase AC drive range, compatible with both TCP/IP and the deterministic Ethernet standard, in the UK at the MTEC show
Machine controller keeps cranes on right track
(December 2006)
At EEU, containers are at various times transported either to a cut line or to a washing machine using overhead cranes on the same track
AC motor drives have Ethernet and TCP/IP
(November 2006)
Three-phase AC motor drives introduce the flexibility of Ethernet Powerlink and TCP/IP connectivity into the high-power machine building sector to save costs
Controller boosts robot action, integrates vision
(November 2006)
Latest robot system controller provides enhancements to performance, an increase in the number of robot arms it can control and a fully integrated vision control system
Wireless data capture at Ronaldsway Aircraft
(October 2006)
'Near enough' is never good enough when it comes to transferring data around a computer-based business or manufacturing system
New drive solved washing machine problem
(September 2006)
The manufacturer of a bearing maker's parts washing machine drive was unable to repair it and unwilling to offer assistance, but two engineers from another company installed a new drive
Out-sourcing of mouldmaking reversed
(September 2006)
While most automotive companies are focused on out-sourcing as many of their manufacturing operations, one has brought some of its mouldmaking operations back in-house
Ethernet all-servo motion seals 200 trays/minute
(September 2006)
The availability of Ethernet-compatible servo motor drives provided a platform for a re-think of machine control system architecture and achieve food tray sealing at 200 trays/min
Ethernet servo for food tray sealing
(September 2006)
All-servo motion is controlled by 100 Mbits/sec network which seals 200 trays/minute. Ethernet-compatible servo motor drives are are giving unrivalled speed and flexibility for food tray sealing
Automating the wood cutting process
(August 2006)
A machine was needed to provide safety, accuracy, and low labour costs and increase productivity and a PMAC was applied to an NC saw that cuts timber to form wooden roof trusses
Software makes machine tool probing easier to use
(August 2006)
Software makes it easy to use machine tool probing for process control, closed-loop machining, and part inspection, enabling 'click-and-capture' offline programming and probing simulation
Ethernet-compatible machine controller
(August 2006)
The dynamic control of motion made possible by the high-speed Ethernet Powerlink machine network, is behind a new generation of aircraft door trainer
SMD drives raise conveyor reliability
(June 2006)
Automation system company chose smd drives - on the basis of simplicity and cost effectiveness - for a food conveyor system requiring perfect timing for high process consistency
Photoelectric sensors for machine builders
(June 2006)
Under the banner 'Connect 3', Sick (UK) is launching a new range of photoelectric sensors - its first 'third-generation' products
CAD/CAM and CNC increase joinery production
(March 2006)
Four years ago, a staircase specialist faced the dual challenge of labour-intensive manufacturing and difficulties in recruiting skilled staff - since solved by CAD/CAM and CNC systems
Probing routines written in with machining
(February 2006)
The Productivity+ GibbsCAM plug-in software enables probing routines to be incorporated directly into the part program at the same time as the cutting routines are written and reduces manual error
Ethernet motion control speeds tube bending
(January 2006)
Ethernet Powerlink-compatible motion control technology is allowing multi-stage tube-bending operations to take place in parallel, bringing users useful productivity gains
Tools of 4kg automaticaly changed in 0.8s
(December 2005)
An extremely flexible, space-saving electric tool changing system developed in co-operation with Miksch, is freely programmable and wear-free and integrates easily with machining centres
Ethernet-based control systems to be shown
(November 2005)
At the UK's Machine Building and Pneumotion 2006, Baldor will focus on the cost, performance and system building flexibility benefits of Ethernet Powerlink technology
Ballbar backs up Six Sigma and Lean needs
(August 2005)
Ballbar used for both diagnosis and predictive maintenance to keep machine tools running and producing to specification and provides vital benefits to Six Sigma quality and Lean efficiencies
Colour sensor outputs colour intensity too
(June 2005)
Believed to be the first color sensor that outputs color intensity, it enables machine operators and PLCs to identify color - and how much color - enabling automation processes to be finely tuned
News on the Full-function machine controller from Baldor UK
(April 2005)
An innovative solution for implementing machinery and motion control systems uses Ethernet Powerlink protocol to manage over 200 axes of motion
Grinding machining balancing tuned finely
(February 2005)
Recently-enhanced system brings the balancing of grinding machines to new levels of accuracy - achieving results to within 0.02 microns at speeds from 300 to 30,000 rev/min
Refurbishment pays off for rotary table grinder
(October 2004)
When it comes to getting the best return on your production equipment, specialist machine tool builder says it's often better to refurbish existing plant than to buy complex new machines
Enhanced balancing improves grinding accuracy
(July 2004)
Balancing system introduces new levels of accuracy and convenience to grinding machines, by achieving results to within 0.02 microns (peak to peak) at speeds from 300 to 30,000 rev/min
Machine tool control scenario copes with diversity
(June 2004)
Producing an aircraft in different places using different machines and assembly systems 'pushes the envelope' for machine tool control, CNC design, engineering and application technology
Safety controller links to five major networks
(June 2004)
Modular safety controller links to five major industrial fieldbus networks to enable it to act as a slave device to a DeviceNet, Interbus, CANopen or CC-Link industrial fieldbus network
Safety functions controlled via Profibus network
(March 2004)
Machine builders can use software configurable, modular safety controller, to control and monitor safety functions and output data transferable via a Profibus network to a PLC or other controller
Custom conveyor ensures efficient cell working
(January 2004)
A purpose-built conveyor system integrated with vertical spindle lathes, has made an automated production cell including an optional 180deg turnover unit between work processes
CNC simulation software cuts programming times
(January 2004)
CNC simulation software reduces prove out time for any NC machine tool program, by improving verification through visualising in real-time the whole machining operation - including workholding