Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 20, 2022

A 2020 report released by Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work revealed that Australia ranked last with all other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) economies in producing manufactured goods. Only in October 2020, when the federal government invested $1.3 The adoption of Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Cycle time Automotive 105

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

This automated robotic cell at MetalQuest frees employees from repetitive, manual tasks. Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” “Here’s an analogy.

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 98

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 20, 2023

The Raleigh, North Carolina-based shop has fostered a close relationship with VersaBuilt Robotics , leveraging the automation OEM’s technology to improve revenue and maintain the shop’s reputation as a quick-turn manufacturer. How do three machinists handle a 5,000-part rush order over a weekend?

Automation 105

Automation Robotics Robotics Fit 105

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 2, 2023

The shop’s range of capabilities also expanded through its ISO 9001 certification, which it earned just after moving to Estacada in 2020. The elimination of welding operations and component consolidation lowered both costs and cycle times while meeting the rest of the part’s requirements.

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Cycle time Fit Automation Automotive 105

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There’s no need for clock synchronous application operation, because it’s a very simple application.The cycle times, ver roughly, are tens of millisecond. This also is not synchronized via a clock because it’s single axis and maybe not required, but the cycle times are a little more stringent.

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Cycle time Smart manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Process control 52

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

3D Printing will revolutionize mass-production by enabling our clients to manufacture highly complex parts, reduce cycle time, carbon emissions, energy costs and waste. We are focused on digital manufacturing as a growth driver and will create value through the promising market of metal additive manufacturing for our stakeholders.

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3D printing Additive manufacturing Digital manufacturing Aerospace 52

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 19, 2024

Principally, this was done to address supply shortages and shipping delays that plagued most of the industry during 2020-2022. At any given time, up to four pallets loaded with workpieces were in the manufacturing cell: one in the CNC being machined, two to the side in ready stations and a fourth in the robot’s second arm.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Principally, this was done to address supply shortages and shipping delays that plagued most of the industry during 2020-2022. At any given time, up to four pallets loaded with workpieces were in the manufacturing cell: one in the CNC being machined, two to the side in ready stations and a fourth in the robot’s second arm.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

West Ohio Tool , a second-generation custom tooling manufacturer based out of Russell Point, Ohio, learned this lesson during a leadership transition in early 2020 and has thrived since. By early 2020, she was officially CEO, with her husband Rea coming on as president to help fulfill some of Kaci’s father’s duties.

Automotive 98

Automotive Cycle time Aerospace Fit 98

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The year 2000 marked the beginning of significant advancements in automation and robotics within the CNC machine tool industry. A major trend has been the integration of CNC machines into automated production lines and robotic systems. The period from 2020 to 2040 promises to be a golden era for our country’s economy.

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Supply Chain 3D printing Automation Industry 4.0 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of these molds use modern hot gating systems to reduce customer cycle time and decrease scrap. Bratton: In 2020, we purchased two new Mitsubishi wires and a mid-sized Yasda jig-boring machine. Mold inspection by hand, eye and a robotic probe is a specific investment area.

3D printing 98

3D printing Prototype  Automotive Cycle time 98

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

From 2017 to 2020, we focused on rebuilding customer confidence and then transitioning out 60% of the machines. In each cell — hard-cutter, sinker EDM and graphite machining — machines and metrology are integrated with a rail-mounted robot for efficient workpiece storage and management. ” D ynamic Tool Corp.

Prototype  59

Prototype  Lead Time Automation 3D printing 59