CNC & Machine Controls

Vibration Analyzer Integrates with Bluetooth Temperature Sensor

The VibePro and iVibraMeter applications on GTI Spindle Technology’s iPad vibration analyzer now integrate with Node Therma, a Bluetooth temperature sensor that communicates wirelessly with the vibration analyzer.

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Radar-Based Collision Protection

Researchers are working toward radar-based collision protection for machine tools. Here are some thoughts about what a development such as that might mean.

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High Speed Laser Controls Increase Productivity

FANUC’s CNC series 30i/31i-L model B high-speed laser controls are said to increase productivity with Ethernet and Ethernet/IP field bus options and newly supported FANUC NCGuide simulation software.

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Video: Machine Shop of the Future

Siemens produced this attractive video to illustrate what it sees as a likely representation of the machining facility of the future.

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Handheld 3D Scanner Scans Small Objects

Artec3D offers the Spider handheld 3D scanner for real-time scanning and fusion.

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System Enables Automated Error Notification

The Remote Light Stack from Remote Machining communicates machine errors via emails, text messages or alarms anywhere in a facility or on a web page.

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Entry-Level PLC Provides Flexibility

Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s FX3S micro programmable logic controller (PLC) is designed for entry-level accessibility.

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Probe System Enables Multiple Tool Setting

Renishaw’s RMI-Q radio transmission interface enables as many as four separate tool-setting or spindle probes with radio transmission to be operated on the same machine.

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Management Software Provides Wireless Communication

Shop Floor Automations offers its Predator DNC Enterprise software for controlling and managing network-based CNCs.

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Basics

G28 Versus G53

Which command is better to get your machine axes to the reference position?

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