CNC & Machine Controls

CNC & Machine Controls 16 Apr 2014

Angle Encoders Integrate Safety Components

Heidenhain offers a version of its RCN series absolute angle encoders with built-in functional safety components that enable machine shut-off in case of a malfunction.

Laser & Waterjet 1 Apr 2014

An Eye on the Inside

There are myriad applications for RFID technology. This article shows an atypical one鈥攈ow it鈥檚 used to monitor the degree of contamination on a laser cutter lens so an operator doesn鈥檛 have to.

CNC & Machine Controls 19 Mar 2014

Rotary Encoder Provides Diagnostics

Available from Heidenhain, Leine & Linde鈥檚 Model 862 rotary encoder with Profibus DP supports condition monitoring systems for use in the steel, wind power and other industries.

CNC & Machine Controls 17 Mar 2014

Absolute Magnetic Ring Encoder Enables Embedded Applications

Available from Renishaw, RLS鈥檚 AksIM true-absolute magnetic rotary encoder is designed for embedded OEM motion-control applications.

CNC & Machine Controls 12 Mar 2014

CNC Improves Accuracy of Milling, Turning Machines

Siemens鈥� Sinumerik 808D Advanced CNC offers a range of design features said to improve the accuracy, surface finish, safety and communication of the control for basic milling and turning machines.

CNC & Machine Controls 11 Mar 2014

Monitoring Device Shortens Time Between Cycles

Available from C&C Manufacturing, the ShortStop device shortens the time between machining cycles by alerting operators when a cycle has been completed.

CNC & Machine Controls 6 Mar 2014

Scalable Control Inspired by Smartphones

DMG Mori offers its CELOS control to simplify and accelerate the manufacturing process with a smartphone-like design.

CNC & Machine Controls 4 Mar 2014

C&C Manufacturing came up with a simple and affordable way to ensure machines don鈥檛 sit idle for long periods of time. The Short Stop wireless device alerts machine operators when a cycle is complete.

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