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CNC Machine Industry News
Detect Collisions and Simulate Workpieces
NUM Corp recently introduced a three-dimensional simulation program that unifies workpiece simulation with collision monitoring. Machine builders can now introduce advanced optimization capabilities which machine shops may use to increase throughput.
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1/19/2010
Rounding Up the Usual Suspects
When boring performance falls off, the cause may be... workpiece stability, adequate stock allowance, tooling rigidity, insert grade and geometry and the matching of speeds and feeds to cutter capability.
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Robotic Metrology Cell promotes measurement productivity
Suited for CMMs as well as for CNC-driven metrology instruments, robotic tending solution delivers automated loading and unloading, with repeatability of ± 20 µm, to streamline end-to-end manufacturing.
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360 Training Academy offers Free Online CNC Programming Courses
Fanuc and Heidenhain courses are offered that cover everything from 2-axis lathes to multi-axis mill-turn centers, and 3, 4, and 5-axis milling/machining centers.
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What Is New with Robots in Press/Machine Tending and Material Removal
Material removal or press/machine tending: Which task is more dull and dangerous? Manufacturers often have had difficulty in finding people to fill these positions.
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Where Taps Fear to Thread
Rather than take the risk of breaking a Tap to thread steel prior to hardening, a growing number of shops are opting to Thread Mill the heat-treated steel instead.
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Universal Benchtop Retrofit Kit reportedly breaks CNC Price Barriers
Fits most benchtop mills and milldrills from Enco, Smithy, Harbor Freight, Rong-Fu and Grizzly among others. No machining necessary to compatable mills and can be installed it in less than an hour.
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Cornell's SAE Baja buggy helps get even with would-be Alma Mater
CAD modeled, CNC hewn and carbon fiber-skinned, nearly everything on the kart is a one-off created by the sort of technology that drives Formula One.
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