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The article discusses Famar Group, a machine tool manufacturer based in Avigliana, Italy. Famar specializes in producing lathes and horizontal five-axis machine tools, with a focus on automation and multitasking options. The company emphasizes the stability and versatility of its machines, which are manufactured in-house to ensure high quality. Famar offers a range of customization options for its machines, including different spindles, turrets, and tool management systems. The company also provides automation solutions and support services for its customers. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Alexandria Industries' experience with robotic automation for CNC machining, detailing its initial challenges with the robot named Rosie, and subsequent success achieved by simplifying and standardizing its approach to automation. Topics include the company's strategy for redeploying a machining cell, the lessons learned from the initial robot-tending attempt, and the successful implementation of standardized robot-tended machining cells.

The article offers a review of the machine tool industry products including the HTC tool configurator system from Horn, the QT-Ez 8MSY horizontal turning machine from Mazak and the CA115P/CA125P next-gen chemical vapor deposition coated carbide for steel machining from Kyocera Precision Tools.

The article focuses on Gardner Business Media's Capital Spending Survey, projecting a 7.4 percent decline in the U.S. machine tool spending for 2024, with larger plants leading spending, especially in machining centers. Topics include the factors influencing the decline, the shift in spending patterns between job shops and larger companies, and the dominant role of machining centers in overall machine tool spending.

The article discusses the value of auto adjust magazine bar feeders in the manufacturing industry. These feeders offer flexibility and efficiency by allowing for quick changeovers and the ability to run bars of varying lengths and diameters. They are particularly beneficial for small production runs, hot jobs with tight deadlines, and shops experiencing high turnover. Auto adjust feeders save time and streamline processes, making them a valuable tool for CNC turning centers. [Extracted from the article]

Carbon-Drive GmbH, in partnership with Tschudin AG, has developed carbon fiber spindles for use in centerless grinding machines. These spindles offer minimal thermal expansion and can be customized to meet specific process requirements. The carbon fiber spindles minimize heat input, resulting in consistent high accuracy and eliminating the need for machine warm-up. The Cube 350 centerless grinder, equipped with carbon fiber spindles, offers improved dimensional stability and higher cutting performance compared to steel spindles. This development is particularly beneficial for manufacturers with high demands for quality and precision. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Moen, a manufacturer of faucets and fixtures, known for its commitment to innovation and quality. Topics discussed include Moen's transition to new computer numerical control (CNC) rotary transfer technology, its collaboration with Hydromat for production improvement, and the significant results achieved through the adoption of the new technology.

The article focuses on the machine tool industry's production and consumption trends in 2022, showing a decline of around 10% in both categories compared to 2021 levels across the top 50 industrialized countries. It mentions the impact of COVID-19 and supply chain issues on the industry, the challenges of inflation and energy prices, and the ongoing demand for skilled labor and automation in manufacturing.

The article features products, solutions and equipment used in production machining, including the PSZ Turn modular quick-change system for Swiss lathes from Sumitomo Electric Carbide Inc., the Force CNC Rotary Transfer Machine from Hydromat Inc. and the KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades from Kennametal Inc.

The article reviews the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) held at McCormick Place, Chicago, from September 9-14, 2024, highlighting new technologies, automation advancements, and educational opportunities.

The article announces Milltronics' leadership expansion with Ryan Delahanty as managing director, Don Hammer as vice president, and Brian Starnes as national sales manager, highlighting their extensive industry experience and roles in driving growth and innovation.

The article focuses on advancements in rotary transfer machines, emphasizing their flexibility and capability enhancements for high-volume production and rapid changeovers. Topics include modular designs allowing for versatile configurations with multiple machining units, integration of advanced tooling and automation systems, and the adoption of Industry 4.0 practices such as real-time data exchange and predictive maintenance.

Hurco Companies Inc. and Kawasaki Robotics (USA) Inc. have formed a collaboration to provide customers with robotic CNC machine solutions. The partnership combines Hurco's CNC machine and controls innovation with Kawasaki's industrial robotics capabilities to offer turnkey robotic machine tending solutions. This collaboration aims to expand Hurco's product line and provide value to job shops and manufacturing companies. In another acquisition, Walter USA LLC has acquired PDQ Workholding LLC, a specialist in workholding fixtures and tooling. This acquisition strengthens Walter's offering of workholding products and enhances its partnerships with machine tool builders. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information that Powill which primarily serves the commercial and military aerospace industries has CNC machines, including vertical machining centers; horizontal machining centers (HMCs); a 40-inch table vertical turning lathe; multitasking lathes; and grinding, honing and gundrilling machines.

The article discusses Absolute Machine Tools' collaboration with CNC Pros in Arizona and New Mexico, highlighting CNC Pros' comprehensive range of CNC machine tools and its founders' extensive industry experience, aiming to enhance customer support to drive productivity and business growth.

The article provides preview of products launched at the international manufacturing technology show 2022 including Booth 338300 Syncrex Swiss-Style series by Mazak North America; Goeltenbodt by Schwanog; and Booth 338519 OB7 Cobot Series of collaborative robots by Absolute Machine Tools.

The article discusses automating process of RW Screw, a precision machine shop based in Massillon, Ohio. Topics discussed include RW Screw installed collaborative models (cobots) like FANUC CRX-10iA/L six-axis cobots; equipment the shop has found to automate processes including Magazine bar feeders and Vision inspection devices; and tips on automation including take time while integrating robots, establish an automation steering committee, and develop automation engineers.

The article focuses on Tsugami America's new Process Development Center in Windsor, Connecticut, which offers technical expertise, test cut samples, and quality verification using advanced machinery and metrology equipment.

The article highlights the importance of shifting focus from limitations to opportunities in professional development. Topics discussed include ensuring clean titles when purchasing used equipment through Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) searches, modernizing training frameworks with Smart Training Solutions to adapt to economic changes, and protecting manufacturing businesses financially through insurance and preparedness for disasters.

The article evaluates the CrazyMill Cool CF from Mikron Corp. that enhances precision in high-efficiency milling with chatter suppression and integrated cooling for optimal surface finishes.

The article evaluates the Quick Knurling and Marking Tools from Platinum Tooling.

The article evaluates the iSpeed5 high-speed electric spindle presented by NSK America Corp.

The article focuses on how investing in five-axis machining centers has transformed Swiss Precision Machining, contributing to substantial growth, along with insights on sales strategies and optimization of Swiss-turning flexibility at other machine shops.

The article reviews the Microconic collets from Masa Tool, which adjust collet tension for machining complex parts.

The article offers information on the rotary transfer machines from Hydromat Inc., implemented by the Schmid Tool and Engineering (STE) in Villa Park, Illinois, for higher efficiency and increase in on-time deliveries rate.

The article focuses on Quick-change work holding and flexible robotic automation started this small shop on the path to success. Topics discussed include Oreskovic believes some robotic machine-tending solutions can be intimidating to small job shops; and this can cause them to delay their transition to automated manufacturing because they think they need to invest in complex, expensive, process specific systems that rely on highly trained specialists.

When Scott Harms started his MetalQuest contract machining business in 1996, the company president set it up to be different from others. The Hebron, Nebraska, company's first machine was a [...]

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The article offers information that grippers are the devices which enables robots to pick up and hold objects. It also discusses when combined with a collaborative robot arm, grippers enable manufacturers to automate key processes such as machine tending, inspection, assembly, and pick and place.

The article reviews several products including Syncrex line of Swiss-type CNC lathes from the Mazak Corp.; Kyzen's Metalnox M310, an Aqueous Cleaning Fluid; and the IG6 and SG3 high-performance coatings from the Horn USA.

The article evaluates several products related to production machining, which include the Mastercam 2022 from CNC Software Inc.; and the FM10 PNMU face milling indexable inserts from YG-1; and the Visioner 1 digital microscope from Zeiss.

The article reports that management at Custom Tool Inc. was curious about a technology that was foreign to the team members to automation having an automated welding cell, with self-integration of a machine-tending robot. Topics include the sole intent to learn about robot integration for future jobs where automation be beneficial; and the robot paired with the proper machine tool was an optimal fit for the job, offering consistency and an increase in throughput.

The article reports that voice-operated system for machine tools and works much like Siri and Alexa. Athena's developer set up a demonstration in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an opportunity to experience the technology hands-on precision machine shops. Topics include voice-assistance technology becomes a popular way to search for everyday information for anyone with a smartphone; and Athena's developer, iTSpeeX LLC, is working toward perfecting voice-operated assistance for machine tool operation.

The article offers multiple products including Hydraulic Chucks for Swiss-Types Enable Fast, Safe Tool Changes from Big Kaiser; Geometry Standardizes Special Cutting for Finishing Grooves from Horn USA; and PG-912DG Wider Work Wheel Increases Throughout from Centerless Grinder.

The article offers information on Shelton Machinery's launch of TSM Group, its new parent company, which includes Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery.

Solid Carbide Thread Mills Cut Heat-Resistant Materials Carmex Precision T ools' FSH solid carbide thread mills are designed for faster, more accurate thread milling in hard and heat-resistant materials. High feed rates require a stable machine hen grooving and parting off, as ell as secure clamping of the orkpiece. 42 PRODUCTION M CHINING:: M Y 2021 To submit your company's product, contact ngela Osborne at aosborne@productionmachining.com EH Geometry for Grooving System Enables Parting Off at High Feed Rates:: Horn US Inc. | 615-771-4100 | hornusa.com Horn's EH geometry for its S100 grooving system enables parting off at high feed rates. [Extracted from the article]

Its newest machine features Marubeni Citizen-Cincom's low-frequency vibration technology, which oscillates the:: Here is one of a fe ne machining units to be installed as part of retooling the CNC rotary transfer machine for a ne job.:: Gent Machine no has t o rotary transfer machines, one fully CNC and the other hydraulically actuated. M CHINING TECHNOLOGY C ontract shop Gent Machine was established in 1927, but perhaps the biggest changes have occurred only in the last couple of decades. " e Vesta 600 provides additional capabilities that complement our shop's turning equipment since a lathe is generally only able to use round or hexagon shaped bars, " Rich says. [Extracted from the article]

One of the most valuable assets to a machine shop is time. 'That's where your profits are, that's where your customer satisfaction numbers come from, that's where everything comes from,' [...]

Rollfeed turning adds a third axis to turning operations that moves simultaneously with the X and Z axes to 'roll' the cutting tool with a special insert geometry across the [...]

Methodology Reduces Work-In-Process Booth 5096 Able Electropolishing Inc.'s Finish First methodology involves the input of research and development, prototyping and validating a manufacturing process on production finishing equipment, not in [...]

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The article present tips for multichannel programming, steps for creating the most effective and accurate program. It further discusses tips which are useful on any multitasking Computer numerical control (CNC); creating a cheat sheet that assigns channels to axes and attempting to remember all the axes inside multichannel machines can be difficult; and also mentions that wait commands enable an operator to pause the machine.

The article reviews the RV10 Flexmaster rotary transfer machine from Winema, which enables users to machine the entire external contour of a workpiece without positioning errors to micron-level accuracies.

The article evaluates the twin-spindle turning machine from Emag, the SmogHog media mist collector from Parker Hannifin, and the Servoturn 410 NC conventional lathe from Knuth Machine Tools.