Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

CMM Software Automates Generation of Measurement Programs

Mitutoyo America Corp. has released MiCAT Planner version 1.5 for its coordinate measuring machines.

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Laser & Waterjet

Low-Power, Large-Format Fiber Laser Reduces Operating Costs

Laser Photonics has added the Titan Express to its line of large-format fiber laser cutting systems.

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Laser & Waterjet

Fiber Laser’s Eco Mode Reduces Costs During Standby

MC Machinery’s fiber laser offering has expanded to include the SR-F series from Mitsubishi.

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Automation

Robot Programming Tool Reduces Calibration Issues

TM Robotics introduces TSAssist software, a programming tool.

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Automation

Rotary Encoders Improve Robot Absolute Position Accuracy

Heidenhain introduces encoders designed specifically for the requirements of the robotics, medical and drive technology industries.

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Holemaking

Mobile Package Performs Tapping Off-Line

FlexArm’s mobile tapping package enables operators to tap holes off-line while the machining center works on the next part. 

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CAD/CAM

Mastercam Celebrates 35th Anniversary

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of CNC Software, the company behind Mastercam CAD/CAM software.

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Milling Tools

End Mill's Five-Flute Design Increases Metal Removal Rates

Kyocera SGS Precision Tools has expanded its Z5 high-performance lineup of roughing tools to include 50 through-coolant items. 

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Servo Amplifier's Data Transfer Rate Aids Industry 4.0

Mitsubishi Electric Automation has integrated CC-Link IE Field safety features into its MR-J4-GF servo amplifiers, facilitating industrial Ethernet safety communication. 

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Automation

Transfer Line Reduces Lead Time for Car Maker

To make bevel gears of different sizes with a three-minute line-cycle time, WMZ integrated three of its V300 machines with automation and measuring systems for reduced total lead time of 30 percent. 

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Laser & Waterjet

Laser Control Feature Programs, Drills Complex Hole Patterns on 3D Parts

SmartPerf from Prima Power Laserdyne is a laser control feature for programming and drilling simple or complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths on 2D and 3D parts.

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Laser & Waterjet

Compact Abrasive Waterjet Cuts Most Inch-Thick Materials

Omax’s ProtoMax abrasive waterjet is a compact, self-installed cutting system for prototyping and low-volume cutting of almost any material around 1" thick.

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