With 80+ tools resident, gang and turret type tool positions, and fully-programmable B-axis, the next generation Star CNC SX-38 type A/B delivers superior functionality, versatility, and accuracy in materials up to 42mm in diameter. Serves precision machining requirements demanded by the medical, automotive, and aviation industries.
Riten Offers "Special" Solution to Combat Wear and Tear, Downtime (Watch Video) Helping solve the debilitating downtime dilemma, Riten Industries has developed its "Specials" Program. From custom workholding to machine assembly repair and refurbishment, implementing the program can reduce downtime from months to days. That's what Union Electric Steel did. Full Article
How Cobots Can Transform Your Shop (Watch Video) Is your machine shop facing labor shortages for essential jobs such as machine tending, welding and surface finishing? In its ebook, OnRobot provides answers to the most common questions about collaborative automation, including which applications to automate; how to fit your robot on the shop floor; how to achieve high-mix, low-volume production success; and how collaborative automation can help with employee safety. Full Article
The SPRINT system with SupaScan is designed for simple integration into machine tool applications requiring exceptionally fast workpiece set-up, and where overall cycle time is critical, bringing the benefits of scanning technology to the mass market. The system also provides the ability to perform advanced scanning functionality such as monitoring the final condition of a component surface.
EXAIR's Line Vac connects to standard hose or tube to create a powerful conveyor. The design features large throat diameters for maximum throughput capability. A small amount of compressed air is injected through directed nozzles to produce a vacuum on one end and high output flows on the other.