Machining

Manufacturers can now realise the design and productivity benefits of On-Machine I/O modules on smart machines used in harsh applications. The new Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules can operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection in applications like automotive, material handling, packaging and welding.

For over 30 years EROWA has been providing smart factory automation to the various global manufacturing industry sectors and at this year’s MACH 2020 exhibition, which is now rescheduled to January 2021, the company was due to highlight its Flexible Manufacturing Concept using automation as part of a factory installation. With robot systems capable of handling small workpieces from a few kilos to large parts up to 4 tonnes, EROWA is shining the spotlight on its ability to ‘Go Large and Heavy’.

Process optimisation links all the machining operations end-to-end to evaluate and improve the entire manufacturing process. Each step along the way, through engineering, design, CAM programming and machining and up to the final quality and inspection phase, can and should be optimised.

Large gantry-style milling machines are the specialty of machine builder Kao Ming from Taiwan. The long travels of up to 13m provide challenging requirements for the supply of power and data. By choosing the guidelok from igus, Kao Ming decided in favour of a system that is reliable, robust and operates without support.

Vibration analysis is a useful way to monitor machine health. Many plants have implemented regular vibration analysis plans to ensure the condition of their machines is being checked at regular intervals and so, if an issue comes to light after spectral analysis, a solution can be pursued.

After only two years of development time, DMG MORI ushers in a new era of automatic turning machines with multiple spindles. The current MULTISPRINT series represents a technological revolution in automatic turning. The efficient turning machine itself and the fast, precise and diverse production processes that are enabled, make the MULTISPRINT into a machine with almost unlimited possibilities. Outstanding performance and quality developed and manufactured in Italy, with support and professional back-up from Germany: igus offers a special energy supply solution for both rotational and linear motion.

The short answer is ‘no’. However, one automation company offers an array of robotic solutions for improved manufacturing efficiency, that can be scaled to fit almost any application, so yes, and that company is REM Systems Erowa. For over 30 years Erowa has been providing factory automation to most of the world’s advanced manufacturing industry sectors. 

CHIRON Group is attending EMO in Hanover from September 16 to September 21 with innovative must-sees relating to machining. Machining centers from CHIRON, STAMA and SCHERER, new automation solutions and an extended software program await visitors to the exhibition. 

The German city of Hannover will once again play host to one of the world’s most important engineering events, the EMO international machine tool and manufacturing technology exhibition from the 16-21st September 2019. On Stand A1 in Hall 6, you will find Leader Chuck International demonstrating the very latest workholding and productivity enhancing products from its extensive range of products.

The new EROWA Robot Easy 800 will be on show at this year’s EMO Hannover 2019 show, and you can find the automated system that opens up new horizons in machine loading located in Hall 12 on Stand E83. With the new robot parts, which measure up to 850x1,000mm with a maximum weight of 800kg, reliably can be delivered to the machine tools working envelope.