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Should You Add Linear Scales to Your Machine?

Modern Machine Shop

On a typical machine, your controller commands an axis to move a certain distance. If your main concerns are tolerances of form versus tolerance on position and size, then maybe scales are not needed or won’t have the affect you desire.

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Driving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through greater command, signalling and detection

Manufacturer's Monthly

From factory automation and drives through to industrial control and communication, Siemens in partnership with local distribution partner APS Industrial, is at the forefront of technological innovations that enable manufacturers to maximise productivity, consistency and ROI in a competitive and highly demanding environment.

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Ingersoll Tools GmbH Integrates VERICUT® Into the Digital Process Chain

MEM

. “When simulating the programs,” says Klamma, “it is particularly important to us that the NC program is simulated after the post-processor runs, and in the exact form that will be transferred to the machine. Every common NC programming system simulates the program, but always before the code is post-processed.