Manufacturing Systems

Prefabricated Automated Cell provides lights-out production.

Prefabricated Automated Cell provides lights-out production.

In addition to 5-axis vertical machining center, Vertical Center Nexus Compact incorporates standalone Fanuc LRMate 6-axis robot and palletizer system for automated processing of up to 72 individual workpieces measuring up to 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 in. Three linear axes attain rapid traverse rates of 1,417 ipm and feedrates of 315 ipm, while 12,000 rpm, 25 hp, CAT 40 spindle provides aggressive...

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Manufacturing System handles pallet loads up to 7,500 kg.

Manufacturing System handles pallet loads up to 7,500 kg.

Designed to handle 1,000 and 1,250 mm pallets, FPC-7500 single-level flexible manufacturing system (FMS) features dual-rail guided pallet change vehicle with low-profile design. Accommodating loads up to 7,500 kg, heights up to 2,300 mm, and diameters up to 2,300 mm, this complete FMS is configured with load station and 4 pallet positions as standard but may be expanded to configurations of 6, 8,...

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Discover Mazak - Northeast Event Targets Real-World Manufacturing Applications

Discover Mazak - Northeast Event Targets Real-World Manufacturing Applications

Florence, Kentucky - Encompassing more than a traditional open house, Discover Mazak - Northeast at the companyʼs Northeast Regional Headquarters and Technology Center will focus on specific medical and aerospace part manufacturing solutions, and on those solutions for other key regional industries. The two-day event is scheduled for May 17 and 18, and attendees are encouraged to come prepared...

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3D Printing Enhancement Reduces Support Material up to 40 Percent for Stratasys FDM Process

New model support style reduces material cost and build time FRANKFURT -31st March, 2010 - Additive fabrication system maker, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), today introduced a new part support style for the FDM process, called SMART Supports.(TM) Part supports are temporary structures used during the modeling or production process to support features such as overhangs. This disposable material is also...

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Combination of Small MRP System and Large Supply Chain Software Spells Success for Shanghai APEX Electronics

Del Mar, California; October 23, 2006 - The unlikely combination of E-Z-MRP - an integrated manufacturing system for small manufacturers from Beach Access Software in Del Mar California, Nocturne - a supply chain management application from Delaware-based Healex Systems, and SAP Enterprise - a suite of enterprise software applications used as a company standard by Philips Medical Systems of...

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Color-Coded Boards enable one-glance inventory management.

Kanban CardViewÂ-® Systems, including Next-Job(TM) Board and the Kanban Do-Done(TM) Board, promote workflow and inventory management efficiency in lean manufacturing settings. Boards hold up to 828 cards in 17 different colors to communicate to all employees. Offered in various sizes for use in any work cell or common area, boards use red and yellow taped card pockets to signal critical...

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Manual Production Systems facilitate lean manufacturing.

Based on modular aluminum framing components combined with ergonomically tested, manual workplace components, Manual Production Systems consist of workstations and accessories that support lean production principles, including one-piece flow, line-side parts stores, and water-spider inventory replenishment. All systems are configurable and can be adjusted to any workplace requirement. Many...

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Assembly Systems offer load capacities to 10,000 lb.

Assembly Systems offer load capacities to 10,000 lb.

Suited for low to moderate production volumes, Lean Manufacturing Assembly Systems manufacture products, parts, and components requiring worker interface and high level of assembly and/or transfer. Systems can incorporate standard, modified, and custom-designed manipulators, work positioners, lift and transfer tables, and workbenches, with rails and overhead cranes. They help eliminate wasted...

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HMC and Manufacturing System share single 31.5 sq in. pallet.

HMC and Manufacturing System share single 31.5 sq in. pallet.

PalletechÂ-® Manufacturing Cell integrates FH-8800 Horizontal Machining Center (HMC) with Integrex e-1060V8. Palletech System's Flexible Manufacturing System CPU also allows up to 8 machines of more than one type to be used in same cell. HMC has 50 hp spindle motor that produces 387 lb-ft of torque with top spindle speed of 10,000 rpm. Integrex e-1060V8 combines vertical turning with 5-axis...

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