June 20, 2018 - Volume 12 Issue 12 |
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Well-Built Machines Demand Well-Trained Operators
When you buy an Okuma machine, you get so much more than a piece of capital equipment. An Okuma also comes with a promise to provide you with the tools you need to get your machine up and running quickly and efficiently. From webinars to lunch-and-learns to classes, we have the expertise and distribution network to provide you with hands-on training opportunities.
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Smarter Robot Grippers the Latest Trend in Automation In robotics, the robot "hand" is the ultimate touchpoint for every product or part that goes out the door. Smart factories can only achieve the agile, super-connected and collaborative environments envisioned by Industry 4.0 if all of the systems are intelligent, and add value to the overall enterprise. Robot grippers need to be smarter than average. Here are some new grasping systems that have moved to the front of the class. Full Article |
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Universal Fixturing System Key to Leaner Inspection Process What is the value of a leaner inspection process to your plant? Would you spend $1000 to save $100,000? Dwighd Delgado, Owner, Strategic Operations Solutions, and a certified Quality Engineer, writes about a fixturing system he found reduces some of the "8 wastes" found in the area of inspection. Full Article |
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Robotic Machine Tending -- Increase Machine Tool Utilization Up to 60%
ABB's full line of compact, standardized robotic machine tool tending cells are fully equipped, featuring a 6-axis robot ideally suited to the reach and payload requirements of the specific application. Ideal for both low and high volume production, serving vertical lathes, horizontal and vertical machining centers, 5-axis machines and grinders.
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The World's First -- and Best -- Linear Motion Guides
THK's original technology is behind the smooth and silent movement of the "Linear Motion System." The LM Guide is our major product that put the rolling of the linear motion part into practical use for the first time in the world. This improves the accuracy, rigidity, energy saving, velocity, productivity, and service life of the machine. THK offers a full support system from the beginning design phase throughout the maintenance, and follow-up service.
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Product Focus Award Winner |
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Upgraded Toolthpath Technology Increases Rough Milling Efficiency by 70%
Based on reader interest and analysis from our editorial staff, this article won T&P's Product Focus Award for last month's eNewsletter. We would like to congratulate the winning company. In case you missed it, please click on the headline above to view the article.
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