Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We specialize in producing molds and molded parts for the most demanding applications, most often tight tolerance and functionally critical parts such as gears, housings and fittings. CNC milling and sinker EDM machines use multi-pallet automation with robotic tending to run parts fully unattended.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 22, 2023

This is a worldwide trend driven by several factors – labor shortage, increasing labor costs, the need for maximizing uptime, push for 24/7 machine availability and customers demanding shorter lead times. Pictured is integrated manufacturing with robot transfer.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The new factory will feature autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) as a key component in transporting materials and products between the warehouse, assembly stations and assembly departments. Replacing the existing robotics facilities at the site, the new Campus is planned to open in late 2026.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Working with colleagues at parent company, Precinmac , the company has formed cross-functional workgroup teams to look at different parts of their business to find solutions for how digitalization and AI tools can improve not just their actual machining, but also communication and training. . “So that was our starting line. .

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Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 2, 2023

All these companies have benefited from AM’s ability to fabricate complex geometries, reduce lead times, minimise waste, and enable mass customisation, thereby driving efficiency, fostering innovation, and enhancing customer satisfaction. The result is an increase in structural integrity and quicker assembly times.

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AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 7, 2022

This would lead to increased costs and a significantly longer lead time. A traditional manufacturer in Taiwan or China, for example, would either use custom designed welding jigs or fully automated welding robots, making the process slower.”. Frame manufacturing is certainly an art, especially for more complex shapes.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Within the past few years the number of Fastems ’ CNC automation solutions utilizing automated guided vehicles (AGV) or autonomous mobile robots (AMR) has multiplied, and the demand keeps rising, the company reports. Plug-and-Play Robotic Cell Streamlines Low-to-High Volume Part Loading, Unloading and Palletization.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Digital twin” machine design simulation, higher robotic intelligence, and complex motion are the essential tools here. They are collaborating on a larger scale, where intelligent robotic fiber placement and massive print/mill part production are no longer a vision but a reality. The advantages promised by Industry 4.0

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Sydney-based Sevaan Group is a contract manufacturing firm that employs about 50 staff and specialises in precision manufacturing of metal parts and products for OEMs in a range of industries including defence, mining, agriculture, gaming, space and robotics, electronics and transport.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 26, 2023

Utilizing ANCA’s robot automation solution for blanket grinding. One such method assisting customers to adapt is blanket grinding , enabled by ANCA’s unique robot cells offered on each of our platforms. The tool is then removed by the robot and loaded into the finished pallet. What is blanket grinding?

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Many productivity improving innovations that have been developed by WILA are used as standard industrial components in the industry, such as mechanical crowning, hydraulic or pneumatic clamps, robot-based tool changes, and “smart” tool data management. This also eliminates the need to teach Automatic Tool Change robots.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

One company, ANCA offers unique robot cells on each of its platforms. Utilizing machine platforms with a robot cell, blanket grinding offers flexibility across a range of tool sizes and applications. The tool is then removed by the robot and loaded into the finished pallet. What is Blanket Grinding?

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Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 23, 2022

If a part breaks, that could mean extended lead times and added costs. Since then, Carpenter, who handles robotic builds and cycles in new end of arm tools for production runs on new launches, has become the resident expert. In the Flora factory, the robots use around 200 end of arm tools a year, which is built in-house.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A); Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B); and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Buena Park, CA) will introduce the new EGB 1303 ARse bending robot at Booth A1304. AMADA AMERICA, INC.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 11, 2023

By pairing a Productive Robotics OB7 cobot with this Haas DS-30Y, Above All CNC can now machine 10 to 15 of these parts for bear-resistant containers overnight. The machine is now paired with a Productive Robotics OB7 cobot to automate the process.

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E&T

MARCH 14, 2023

Industrial motors are used to control torque and speed on conveyor belts, robotic arms, automated guided vehicles and in compressors to regulate the volume of air, gas or liquid running through pipes. Unfortunately, on top of an energy crisis, there is also a supply crisis, says Hanigovszki, with lead times of around six months for motors.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence strengthens the design process, provides real-time insights, enhances vision inspection systems, optimizes energy consumption, and more driving efficiencies, innovations and opening up new opportunities. The Copilot offers real-time updates and enables informed choices.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Rotating Wire Function Cuts EDM Wire Consumption, Optimizes Mold Cutting Conditions. With the addition of the patented wire rotating function, iGroove, Sodick says it has literally put a new spin on the capabilities of wire EDMs. Wire EDM Function Eliminates Wire Breakage, Reduces Consumption. HP and 24 ATC stations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2023

When working with some of the earliest automation systems, every pickup point had to be taught to the robot. It was a time- and labor-intensive process which required a dedicated robot programmer or integrator to manage, as well as multiple technicians to keep them running. Put Automation to Work for You Now you’re ready.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This helps reduce the lead time of the mold, as well as eliminate the need to have expensive milling and grinding machines capable of handling large plates. However, other factors, such as part ejection (automatic, manual or robotic), can dictate on which side the leader pins should be installed.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A) ; Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B) ; and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). SyncMaster delivers high functionality typically only associated with full custom systems.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

In parallel, generative design and complex, high resolution simulations will result in products that function better and last longer, while eliminating prototyping and testing activities that slow development. Entire factories will be recreated as digital twins and used for real-time schedule optimization.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 1, 2024

Among those are the company’s WorkPal 1, WorkPartner 1+, Transformer WorkMaster and Transformer 6-axis robot, all of which shorten lead times and maximize ROI. booth): Booth W-431400: GROB G150 5-Axis Universal Machining Center integrated with the GRC-R12 Robot Cell will be in the YG-1 Tool Co.

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MEM

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It enables manufacturers to identify cost reduction opportunities, suggests geometry changes to the part’s design, estimates the cost and lead time and connects the manufacturer to a printing service bureau. . GelSight , Waltham, USA .

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ATS

MAY 14, 2024

Conversely, avoid the risk of prolonged delays with long lead times, as well as premium shipping costs by keeping some parts, especially custom items, on hand. When parts are available immediately (typically through local distributors), it may not be necessary to keep any in inventory. Contact us for more information.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Automation and Robotics: There’s a significant shift towards automation in manufacturing processes. Machine tools are increasingly integrated with robotics and AI-driven systems to enhance productivity, reduce errors, and enable continuous operation. Training programs and certifications are becoming crucial in the industry.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

market showed the fastest growth, said the report where the biggest areas of applications were prototyping, functional part manufacturing, and tooling, in that order. Today, a lot of CNC manufacturers in India and across the world are integrating additive manufacturing and Robotics into their mainline production process.

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Going well beyond traditional mold functional sampling and short runs, Dynamic’s processing team embraces scientific molding principles as a proven method to yield the most repeatable production processes. This internal capability allows Dynamic Tool to manage lead time and avoid outsourcing bottlenecks.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%). This is unfortunate since tool production — especially hard/metal tools — can have long lead times and add considerable cost to the bottom line. Photo Credit: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.),

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Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 23, 2023

For instance, automation of repetitive tasks and processes has significantly reduced the time and resources required to complete them manually. Automated machines can produce goods faster and more efficiently, reducing lead times and increasing output.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

The slightest deviations in the shape, size, position, or surface texture of these components can impact the functionality and safety of the powertrain. Smart machines and robotics will handle more of the industrial work especially where human intervention would be seen as more dangerous to deploy.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 4, 2024

” Apollo is an AI-powered robot introduced by Apptronik in August 2023 and designed to addresses labor challenges in manufacturing. Chicago-based FIRST Robotics teams will also lead demonstrations of their robots. Visitors to IMTS 2024 can learn about Apollo in the Emerging Technology Center.

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Automation Mag

MAY 21, 2024

By moving engineering activities to earlier in the development process – the so-called “shift-left approach” – companies can assess the potential impacts of disruption on the product at the time of design and reduce lead times. By the end of 2024, generative AI experimentation will accelerate and lead to concrete realizations.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The company is Productive Robotics. And one aspect of the story that sort of takes it to another level is that the company's products are collaborative robots or Cobots. Zac Bogart, President of Productive Robots and ZBE : I'm Zac, Zac Bogart. Why is that? Brent Donaldson: So here's Zac Bogart.

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