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Tool offsets checked, correction data sent
Application runs on the Mazatrol 640 Fusion control to accept part based measurement data, analyse for tool offsets and automatically transfers any correction to the related tool offset.
News from Ovation Engineering (24 April 2006)
CNC combines NC, PLC and HMI in one unit
CNC system is an operator panel-based control system that combines the numerical control, the programmable logic controller and the human machine interface in a single unit.
News from Siemens Machine Tool Business Unit (20 April 2006)
Plumbing manufacturer installs wireless DNC
User application article Manufacturer of fine, engineered plumbing products has installed a wireless DNC system and can now move machine tools around without having to reconnect cables.
News from CCI CAD/CAM Integration, Inc. (13 April 2006)
Networked DNC also maintains traceability
User application article Networked DNC effectively controls, monitors and regulates the creation, distribution and modification of 18,000 CNC part programs to 28 machine tools, while maintaining security and traceability.
News from Seiki Systems (11 April 2006)
DRO suits milling, turning or grinding machines
A user-friendly and cost-competitive digital read-out product can be supplied as a 2- or 3-axis unit for milling, turning or grinding and has graphics to guide through simple question routines.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd (10 April 2006)
CNC developments make machining easier
To increase productivity in sectors requiring a robust and versatile CNC system, the Fagor CNC 8055 is constantly being developed to make machining work easier for the operator.
News from Fagor Automation (20 March 2006)
Three-axis DRO is simple and affordable
By adding a third axis functionality to its an existing digital read-out product, a company has produced a new level of 'simple and affordable low end' DRO with numeric keyboard.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd (15 March 2006)
CNC systems offered from entry-level to 5-axis
CNC hardware and software enhancements offer machine tool users higher performance, easier operation, increased precision and improved productivity - backed by retrofitting advice at MACH. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK (14 March 2006)
Service contracts raise machine tool productivity
When a company takes out a fixed price Service Contract with GE Fanuc, machine tool availability is maximised at the most economic rate - an economic way to maximise productivity. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation CNC UK (14 March 2006)
DRO combines camera and edge detection
An innovative approach to gauge and inspection routines is achieved by combining camera feed and a crosshair generator or video edge detection in a DRO with a colour touch screen display.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd (13 March 2006)
DRO is 2-/3-axis for milling, turning and grinding
An innovative, user-friendly and cost-competitive, 'one size fits all' digital readout system can be supplied as either a two- or three-axis unit for milling, turning or grinding applications.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd ( 7 March 2006)
Automated synchronised adjustments simplified
A fast and low cost method, using affordable devices for common or custum drive platforms to adjust single or multiple devices with twist-type controls can make tedious or critical application simple.
News from AutoDrill (16 February 2006)
DRO configured for different machining functions
A 'one size fits all' digital readout system can be quickly configured for two- or three-axis milling, turning or grinding; also glass linear encoders are more durable than existing products.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd (15 February 2006)
DRO can be readily configured
A 'one size fits all' digital readout system is a user-friendly and cost-competitive DRO that, from a single unit, can be quickly and easily configured for 2- or 3-axis milling, turning or grinding.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd ( 9 February 2006)
Price not raised for higher technology DRO
Suitable for milling and turning machines, a 2- and 3-axis, screen-driven DRO, with graphics, supercedes an existing 2-axis model without any price increase. Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (17 January 2006)
CNC can be configured to match skills
The concept behind a CNC system being introduced to 'Mini-Mill' machine tools is to enhance their capability and productivity by allowing the control to be configured to match existing skills. Brochure available
News from XYZ Machine Tools ( 9 January 2006)
Latest CNC encourages 3D contour machining
User application article By upgrading from two-axis CNC to a three-axis control system, not only can a machinist leave a knee-type miller to run unmanned, but is also able to perform three-dimensional contour machining.
News from ACI (UK) Ltd (15 December 2005)
NFS data transfer server for CNC machines trialled
Offered on a free 30-day trial is an NFS server for file and data transfer from a PC to CNC machine tools and runs on operating systems Windows 9x, NT, 2000, XP und Windows Server 2003.
News from EVO Informationssysteme (14 December 2005)
Inductive linear encloder replaces glass types
User application article Latest inductive linear encoder, which has no internal moving parts, solved the problems of space limitations on CNC turning machines and contamination associated with glass linear encoders.
News from Newall Measurement Systems (12 December 2005)
Latest CNC controls up to nine axes
A '6th generation' CNC is capable of controlling up to nine axes, five of them simultaneously, with high accuracy machining ensured by a sub-micron (0.0001mm/0.00001 inch) minimum program increment. Brochure available
News from Yamazaki Mazak UK ( 5 December 2005)
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