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Robotic arm for wide range of applications

The MH24 6-axis robot features a curved upper arm that enhances its reach and allows a wider range of applications. This double yoke design also offers additional strength if the robot crashes due to a programming error and thru-arm cable routing provides longer cable life and reduces the risks of snagging or interference. A 50mm thru-hole in the upper arm provides ample space to minimize wear and maximize cable life.

MH24 has a 1,730mm horizontal reach and a large work envelope that extends behind the robot, permitting space for tool storage or maintenance. The MH24 robot features an increased 24kg payload, and higher moment and inertia ratings over previous models. It has brakes on all axes and can be floor- or wall-mounted for layout flexibility.

The MH24 has a small interference radius that allows the robot to be placed close to other equipment, decreasing floor space requirements. With mounting surface on the back of the upper arm to hold junction boxes or pneumatics, it avoids interferences within the cell.

Robot controller
The MH24-compatible DX200 controller features multiple robot control technology to handle a variety of tasks and control up to eight robots (72-axes). The DX200 has been designed to improve process capability, reduce energy usage, and improve maintainability and safety. A functional safety unit (FSU) provides control-reliable zone and tool position monitoring, standstill monitoring, and speed limiting.

Yaskawa America Inc.
www.motoman.com

Large format, high-speed milling

The MLCube high-speed milling machine has a 60" x 45" work area and an optional vacuum table can be integrated into the machine for quick setup and workholding during milling. The MLCube features brushless, direct drives on all axes to provide fast acceleration, feed rates up to 866ipm, and shorter cycle times.

The machine can be configured with various high-speed spindles including a 1.8kW, 48,000rpm spindle; a 2kW, 60,000rpm liquid-chilled spindle; and a 3kW, 40,000rpm liquid-chilled spindle. HSK-E 25 tool holders, available with the 1.8kW and 3kW spindles, offer additional precision and <1µm runout. Palletized workholding and advanced probing are available to reduce setup time and increase part quality and uniformity.

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Datron Dynamics
www.datron.com

Industrial vending solution

ProStock features an innovative carousel drawer design that provides workers with immediate access to materials at the point-of-use.

The motorized and modular drawer self-calibrates to increase accuracy and save time, while the push button door closure prevents the risk of potential damage from forceful manual closing. Non-metallic construction is durable and allows for easy handling to reduce bending and breakage. Efficient firmware provides fast transaction processing for functions such as issuing, returning, adjusting, and receiving inventory items.

CribMaster
www.cribmaster.com

Spindle-centering system

Mowidec-TT centers tooling on Swiss-type automatic lathes by checking the alignment of the headstock, guide bush, and sub-spindle, without removing the guide bush and tools. It can be used on other machine types, including multi-spindle lathes, transfer machines, and machining centers.

The procedure is suitable for aligning the drilling spindle in relation to the headstock and is able to re-align the secondary-operation machine spindle or the spindle and counter-spindle simultaneously. There are three buttons in the digital readout for resetting and choosing the measuring mode and unit or resolution.

Advantages

• Simple and quick to fit
• No removal of the guide bush
• 1µm accuracy
• No readout error – the measurement probe never touches the tool
• Reduced tool wear

Offerings

• Polymer guide bushings
• Steel body guide-bushing with polymer insert
• Carbide lined collets for delicate parts
• Over-grip collets
• Pick off collets to pick parts from inside the diameter – WIFEX
• Micro-drills, end mills, reamers
• Special tools made per print

Toolnet Int’l Inc.
www.toolnetinternational.com

Wiper inserts

FW and SW chipbreakers, the new wiper insert series for turning operations, have a wiper geometry that enables high-feed machining while maintaining surface quality. The SW chipbreaker is suitable for finishing to medium cutting and has a special geometry that improves chip control. The FW chipbreaker is for finishing and provides low cutting forces and stable chip control. The grades for inserts, which are applicable for various workpiece materials, are: T9100 series, CVD-coated grade for steel turning; T5100 series, CVD-coated grade for cast iron turning; and cermet series NS9530/GT9530 with strong resistance to thermal shock for FW chipbreaker.

Tungaloy Corp.
www.tungaloy.com

ERP software

FLOOOM software measures freight, labor, overhead, and outside material, allowing customers to determine individual costing components. The software identifies the percentage of each cost component, and provides historical tracking capabilities to offer a time-lapse view from past to present of every part that has passed through the shop floor. Manufacturers have the capability to simultaneously view old quantities and cost, current transaction and cost, new quantity and cost, and a complete history of finished goods costs.

Global Shop Solutions
www.globalshopsolutions.com