SOFTWARE

CNC & Machine Controls

C.O.R.E. Controller Technology Supports Machine Tool Connectivity

The hardware/software architecture is designed to connect machine tools to open up possibilities for networking, controlling and monitoring the production process as well as process optimization.
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Shop Management Software

Filling the Tall Order of Inventory Management

Rable Machine continues to refine the inventory management services the shop offers its top customers. It has found that providing these services — something other shops can’t or won’t do — makes it more of a partner with those customers, rather just a vendor.

CNC & Machine Controls

FANUC Retrofitting CNC Systems Against Cyberattacks

FANUC’s Panel i Replacement Program upgrades out-of-date industrial PCs for faster, more reliable and more secure operations.

CNC & Machine Controls

Siemens’ ManageMyMachines App Enables Full Data Tracking of Machine Kinematics

Siemens’ Manage MyMachines app gives shops and production departments a transparent display of all CNC equipment on the floor, regardless of location, brand, function or usage.

Automation & Robots

Manufacturing Automation Beyond Robots at PMTS

A variety of automated machining and manufacturing processes — including, but not limited to, robotics — that can enable shops to become more efficient were on display at the recent Precision Machining Technology Show.
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Cutting Tools

Precision Machining Eastec Technology Preview September 2021

Production Machining highlights some of the latest precision machining advances and technology updates that will be showcased at Eastec 2021, Oct. 19-21 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.

CAD/CAM

Vericut 9.2 Simulates Machining, Additive and Hybrid Processes

Vericut software tests NC machine tool paths in an offline virtual reality environment with program verification that simulates material removal using a three-dimensional solid model.

CAD/CAM

Faro RevEng Software Reverse-Engineers CAD Surfaces

Software is designed to generate a high-quality mesh and quickly produce exportable CAD surfaces for machining, finite element analysis simulations or 3D modeling.

CNC & Machine Controls

A Fitting Machining Process

Diversified Fittings has turned to twin-turret/twin-spindle equipment and machine monitoring to become more efficient producing hydraulic fittings and adaptors.
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CAD/CAM

Video Demonstration: The Value of a Search Engine for 3D Models

Technology that uses artificial intelligence to create the “physical DNA” of 3D models enables easy model comparison to speed new product design and manufacturing. View this demonstration explaining how it works and how machine shops can benefit.