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Machine Tools, CNC & DNC Portal: Products, News, Articles & Resources
Machine Tools, CNC & DNC Products, News, Articles, Events & Resources
Welcome to Automation.com's portal for Machine Tools, CNC & DNC with valuable information and resources for controls and automation engineers to apply Machine Tools, CNC & DNC products for efficient and reliable machine operations. Automated factories rely on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) and Direct Numerical Control (DNC) in production line machines. In addition, condition monitoring of machines has become increasingly important for predictive maintenance. Get the latest information on Machine Tools, CNC & DNC sent to your desktop as soon as they are published on this page.
Articles
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Distributed control provides plug-and-play function blocks
- 03/13/10 Process & Control Engineering, March 2010 By Ralf Möbus, Safety Network International With distributed control a fully mechatronical modularisation of machinery is possible where modules can act almost independently from the rest of the machinery. Such an approach offers several advantages for machine builders. |
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CE is no guarantee
- 03/13/10 Control Engineering Europe, March 2010 By Paul Laidler, Laidler Associates There’s a widespread belief among machine users that when they buy a new machine, all they need to do to meet their obligations under PUWER is to make sure that it bears the CE marking. But it’s not that simple. |
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How to choose a CANbus industrial controller
- 03/13/10 Control Engineering, March 2010 By Ulrich Luetke Entrup, Janz Automation Systems Initial price for an industrial PC is higher than a consumer equivalent, but long-term cost is lower for industrial control applications. Here’s why. |
White Papers
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Energy management considerations with today’s drive systems
- 03/16/10 By Michael Perlman, Siemens It is important for today’s machine builders and automation engineers alike to remember that an energy-efficient system can actually translate into higher productivity. |
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The Promise of M2M: How Pervasive Connected Machines are Fueling the Next Wireless Revolution
- 08/27/09 Embedded Computing, August 2009 By Syed Gilani, Mentor Graphics This paper defines the concept of M2M, cites examples on how M2M is being implemented in various businesses/industries, and discusses how some of the partners in M2M are beginning to offer innovative solutions. Registration required. |
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Linear guiding system simplifies gantry routers
- 02/17/09 By IVT From woodworking to foam cutting, CNC routers are a commonplace system found in many different areas on the manufacturing floor. Integral V linear guiding system eliminates the tedious alignment process. |
Application Stories
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Volvo Aero Turns Machine Tool into CMM
By using a Zimmermann FZ42 portal milling center and Siemens CNC controls, Volvo Aero uses the machine tool for cutting, then uses it as a coordinate measuring machine for inspection. |
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Night Train bound for Australia
- 02/19/10 What’s New in Process Technology, February 2010 Shamic Sheetmetal in Australia manufactures sheetmetal products such as kiosks, car parts and electrical cubicles using Night Train FMS technology from Finn-Power. It allows the sheetmetal fabrication plant to run shifts that are practically unmanned. |
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Bottom Line-driven Integration
- 12/18/09 Control Engineering, December 2009 By David Sanders and Bob Cheek, Metcam Metcam specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication. They installed a control system based on a DL260 PLC, analog I/O, signal conditioners and an HMI, all from AutomationDirect. |
Resources & Literature
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Thomson pubishes Lead Screw, Ball Screw and Ball Spline Catalog
- 03/17/10
Catalog details the company’s family of lead screws, inch and metric series ball screws, and ball splines, including all relevant product specifications and performance attributes. |
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Han-Kwang announces U.S. website
- 03/08/10
Site covers CO2 lasers, plate and tube cutters, and plate handling robotics. |
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ISA publishes book on Reasoning Machines in Factory Automation
- 03/07/10
The authors predict future production platforms will adapt to market changes with a minimum of human involvement. The book targets reasoning machines that are able to collaborate and automatically reconfigure themselves. |
Training & Seminars
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Mechanical Components E-Learning Course
- 10/18/09
PMMI introduces "Basic Mechanical Components," an online self-study course to help operators, mechanics and technicians identify and care for all types of basic mechanical components. |
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U.S. Department of Labor uses PMMI standards for Mechatronics
- 09/15/09
PMMI's skill standards for mechatronics have been included in the DOL's Competency Model Clearinghouse, used to set education and training criteria. |
Featured Products
Product Announcements
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IntelLiDrives releases RR-18-14 direct drive rotary table
- 03/08/10
Direct drive RR-18-14 provides angular positioning and eliminates backlash, friction and wear problems associated with worm, gear and belt drives. |
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IntelLiDrives announces RTHM-100 rotation stages
- 03/07/10
RTHM-100 stages feature an angular resolution 0.1 arc-sec, which may be achieved with either DC Servo or stepper motor controls. |
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TURCK announces LI-Q25 series linear position sensors
- 03/07/10
LI-Q25 sensors provide up to 1 µm resolution, are unaffected by metal debris, and can replace magnetostrictive and potentiometer devices. |
Company & Organization News
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Hexagon Metrology signs Ellison Technologies as distributor
- 03/16/10 Ellison Technologies is an authorized distributor of Hexagon Metrology’s dimensional measurement products across California and Nevada. |
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January manufacturing technology consumption up
- 03/08/10 January U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $130.96 million, down 40.3% from December but up 26.2% from the total of $103.77 million reported for January 2009. |
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ARC says prices are coming down on automation products
- 03/07/10 One element contributing to the price erosion is that controllers are rapidly becoming an automation commodity in some sectors. |
Project News
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Siemens to supply CNCs and software to Fryer Machine
- 09/15/09 Fryer Machine Systems selected the Sinumerik 840D numerical control, together with Siemens’ ShopMill and ShopTurn software packages, for its job shop milling and turning machines. |
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Okuma integrates THINC with SAP
- 10/07/08 SAP software can be installed on THe Intelligent Numeric Control (THINC) instead of relying on a stand-alone computer to provide the necessary link. |
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MAG sells 19 Cincinnati machining systems to VSMPO-Avisma
- 09/11/08 VSMPO-Avisma, the world's largest producer of titanium, ordered 19 MAG Cincinnati machining systems, plus an extensive package of support services and tooling. |
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