CNC & Machine Controls

Managing Risk Is This Shop’s Bold Strategy

Flying S routinely makes bold moves in how it processes machined parts and pursues business growth. This boldness comes from carefully minimizing risks.

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Basics

Making CNC-Related Decisions

The diversity and similarity of components, manufacturing processes and machine tools must be considered to optimize your production process.

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New Control Improves Feed Rates on Remanufactured Legacy Machine

Replacing the original 25-year-old control on an otherwise sound remanufactured VMC enabled a moldmaker to increase feed rates, cut cycle times and increase profitability.

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IMTS

Software Creates Environment for Postprocessing Steps

IMTS 2018: ICAM Technologies’ Adaptive Post-Processing software changes traditional CNC programming.

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IMTS

Gateways Feature Concentrator, Redundancy Functions

IMTS 2018: Mencom’s Modbus Gateway series of serial-to-ethernet converters features one to 16 serial ports and mounting options such as DIN-rail, Field Mount and Rack-Mount.

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Heidenhain Appoints New CEO

Heidenhain recently appointed David Doyle as the company’s CEO following the retirement of current CEO Rick Korte in October 2018.

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IMTS

Rack-Based CNC Series Improves Machine Performance

IMTS 2018: Mitsubishi Electric Automation expands its MELSEC iQ-R automation platform with the introduction of the C80 series CNC.

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IMTS

CNC's Touchscreen Interface Contributes to Ease of Use

IMTS 2018: The ProtoTRAK RMX CNC from Southwestern Industries functions on ProtoTRAK machines designed for toolroom applications.

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IMTS

Control Interface Focuses on Digital Workflows

IMTS 2018: The Celos control and user interface from DMG MORI creates a consistent ecosystem for digital production, according to the company.

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IMTS

Variety of Industry-of-Things Software, Hardware

IMTS 2018: Siemens Industry Inc. offers a range of products, including the Sinumerik CNC hardware and software solution, basic milling and turning applications, multi-axis machining centers and automated work cells

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