Author: Ganesh Gavhane
The leader of innovation in machine tool construction offers ideal ways of achieving digital transformation with its DMG MORI Software Solutions Traditionally DMG MORI showcases a cross-section of the most innovative technologies when the AMB opens its doors to trade visitors from all over the world. With around 30 exhibits from the fields of turning, milling and advanced technologies on an exhibition area of over 2,000 m² the machine tool producer gave visitors a glimpse into the future of production from 13th to 17th September 2016. The innovations on show during the trade fair included the Robo2Go automation solution –…
The KM system from Kennametal Corp., Latrobe, PA has been a top performer in the Quick change modular tooling area for over three decades, and is known throughout the industry for its high clamping strength and consistent accuracy in both spindle-mounted and static tooling applications Quick-change modular tooling is a clear way to increase productivity, shorten setup time, and generally improve the bottom line for job shops and large manufacturers alike. The bending moment of KM4X is substantially higher than any tooling interface available on the market today, superior even to Kennametal’s own KM design So when aerospace giant Boeing…
The firm has disrupted in-process guided assembly and verification with the introduction of a new class of LIDAR with High Speed Imaging (HSI) technology FARO has announced the launch of the FARO VectorRI Imaging Laser Radar, an ultra-high speed, large-volume, non-contact 3D measurement solution with high-resolution 3D imaging and projection guidance for manual and automated manufacturing processes. “This product introduces a new class of LIDAR with High Speed Imaging (HSI) technology. HSI combines ultra-high speed 3D scanning and ranging with high-resolution 3D imaging and projection. The solution is a groundbreaking advancement in large-volume, non-contact metrology and guidance – and promises…
High speed data capture technique cuts calibration time 85-95 percent, minimising downtime on key assets The word “laser” implies “light speed” for the casual listener, but witnessing a bi-directional laser calibration run on just one linear axis of a CNC mill conjures up a completely different image – that of something less than the speed of light. A short 1 m axis can typically take 30 to 60 minutes as the machine axis moves in 10 mm increments and stops to pause and settle before the laser interferometer takes a reading. That pause can be as long as 23 seconds…
Hypertherm’s Centricut brand is shipping new consumables designed for use with all Kjellberg PerCut 221M and PerCut 451M torches found on Kjellberg Hi Focus neo plasma cutting systems. The new Centricut brand consumables for mild steel cutting deliver the same benefits found when using Kjellberg neo consumables, at a lower cost. In addition, the Centricut brand consumables are designed with keyless nozzles for use in all Kjellberg torch models available today. Testing by Hypertherm confirms consumable life, cut speed, and cut quality are all comparable or better when using the Centricut brand. In addition, the Centricut brand consumables offer process…
A wide variety of KM tooling for multitasking machines, machining centers, and mill-turn lathes is readily available, improving productivity in any machining application Multitasking and mill-turn centers were once considered high-end specialty machines, found only in shops with the financial resources and production volumes needed to justify such an investment. Not anymore. Turning centers with live tool stations are becoming increasingly popular with machine shops of all sizes. These machines offer the ability to cost effectively machine parts in a single operation. With capability comes complexity, however, and the need to maximize the output of such a machine tool investment…
KMTC has developed a variety of ‘China’s first’ high performance machine tools, leading the development of machinery and the machine tool industry in China As a market leader in metrology, Renishaw has provided KMTC with advanced solutions in machine calibration and performance evaluation, including XL-80 laser interferometer, QC20-W telescoping ballbar system, XR20-W rotary axis calibrator and AxiSet Check-Up. Advanced solutions in machine calibration KMTC has a very strict quality control where each machine has to be calibrated twice: in manufacture and at the client site before it goes into production. Some large machine tools need to be dismantled after first…
The vehicle bodies of tomorrow will not only need to be lighter, but above all will also require a highly flexible design. In the foreseeable future, additive manufacturing will be able to offer entirely new conceivable approaches In a joint project, EDAG Engineering GmbH (Wiesbaden, Germany), Laser Zentrum Nord GmbH (Hamburg, Germany), Concept Laser GmbH (Lichtenfels, Germany) and the BLM Group (Cantù, Italy) presented the bionically optimized spaceframe produced by hybrid manufacturing to highlight a new way in which a bodywork concept that is adaptable and can be manufactured flexibly can be produced in order to make the increasing range…
Japan straddles the forefront of industrial robotics and boasts the highest concentration of such robots being manufactured, used and exported. Besides this, the Japanese patent office is one of the toughest to break through as it is flooded with robotic patent applications. When the Pune-based Plazma Technology Pvt. Ltd. filed its patent application for enhancing the reach of a robot used in a diverse range of applications in cutting and welding, the application was challenged with many prior Japanese patents. Plazma had to refute each one by clarifying the uniqueness of their submission. This was for a combination of hardware…
Lapp acquires Italian innovation leader in data communication systems The Stuttgart-based Lapp Group, the leading supplier of integrated solutions and branded cable and connection technology products, has acquired CEAM CaviSpeciali. The company hires 110 employees in Monselice, Italy, and is one of the leading European manufacturers of data cables for Industrial Ethernet and fieldbus network systems. Lapp has also acquired S.C. Fender Cables, a company employing 20 members of staff in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. It specialises in cables for alarm and fire protection systems and, along with CEAM, was part of COFIMA Holding. “The acquisition of CEAM strengthens Lapp’s leading role…
RoboTeach simplifies the complex process of teaching a robot, enabling customers to increase production output and maximise productivity on MX and TX machines ANCA’s new RoboTeach solution enables greater efficiency and accuracy when setting up robot automation on their CNC grinding machines. By automating the teaching of the RoboMate Fanuc 200iD robot, the new product significantly decreases downtime achieving greater productivity and reduces the need for specialised operator skills. Simon Richardson, ANCA MX Machine Platform Product Manager said, “Until now, teaching of the Fanuc Robot (200iD) on RoboMate could be labour intensive and require a unique set of operator skills.…
High-end measurement technology from Beckhoff – directly integrated into a standard PC Control platform Beckhoff will present its new device series for high-end measurement technology at SPS IPC Drives 2016. Ultra-precise, fast and robust measurement technology modules will become an even more integrated part of PC-based control solutions. The new EtherCAT measurement technology modules can be directly integrated into the modular EtherCAT communication system and combined with the extensive portfolio of more than 500 other EtherCAT Terminals. New metal housings optimise shielding and cooling in measurement technology applications. At the same time, the durable housings provide enhanced flexibility at the…
Dr. Jef Beerten from KU Leuven, Belgium, receives a US $ 300,000 grant over the next three years for ongoing research at the forefront of energy technology. Dr. Jef Beerten, of the University of Leuven (KU Leuven) and EnergyVille, postdoctoral fellow of Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO), Belgium, is the first recipient of the ABB Research Award in Honor of Hubertus von Gruenberg. At a ceremony in front of more than a hundred international researchers, Dr. Beerten was recognized for his doctoral thesis, “Modeling and Control of DC Grids.” He was chosen from 69 applicants from leading institutions around the world,…
Tool and mold making professionals routinely face many challenges unique to their industry. In order to ensure the stability of the tools produced, very hard grades of steel are required, however, specialists must also be able to precisely shape this material for use in creating demanding components for things such as car body manufacturing. In other words, quality in the tool making process has an enormous impact on quality in automobile manufacturing. It is clear that under these conditions the final surface hardness of the tools is essential, and additional hardening of the cutting edges is usually necessary. The production…
Bonfiglioli Transmissions Pvt Ltd, the India-based subsidiary of Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. has announced an expansion of operations in India and also in the company headquarters in Bologna, Italy. Expansion plans in India include improvements to existing facilities in Chennai and construction of a new facility in Pune (Chakan area), for a total investment of 85 Cr INR (11.3 million euro). The current plants in Chennai, located at the SIDCO Industrial Area, Thirumudivakkam, covers an area of 180,000 sq.ft. and the Mannur plant located close to Sriperumbudur covers an area of 100,000 sq.ft. These plants are highly integrated facilities that manufacture…