Aris Industries

• Three new functions for the Sinumerik Operate operator interface simplify the operation of turning and milling machines
• Time-saving program handling
• High-speed setting cycle with plain text function
• Retraction function for manual retraction of tools

Siemens has added three new functions to the Sinumerik Operate graphical user interface making it easier to operate turning and milling machines.

A new program management system, plain text reading in the high-speed setting cycle, and the new retraction function support operators during standardized turning and milling operations using the Sinumerik 828D compact CNC — or in high-end applications using the modular Sinumerik 840D sl CNC.

The Sinumerik Operate program manager has been supplemented with a new program management system providing direct access to all connected drives. Users can now work simultaneously on all connected drives and their file structures. In addition, a larger number of different file formats can be displayed than before.

In the powerful cycle package of Sinumerik Operate, the high-speed setting cycle has been simplified by plain text reading for a host of machining methods. This high-speed setting cycle supports machine tool operators in all tool- and mold-making applications by transferring the machining tolerance.

In the new version, machining methods such as roughing, pre-finishing or finishing can be output as plain text, and the orientation tolerance can also be entered. Users only have to specify a few parameters for this purpose.

The new retraction function in Sinumerik Operate now supports users when retracting
a tool following an interruption caused, for example, by power failure or NC reset.

In JOG mode and in the swiveled machine state with Cycle800 or Traori five-axis transformation, machining can now be continued from the point of interruption following manual recovery.

The Siemens Industry Sector is the world’s leading supplier of innovative and environmentally friendly automation and drive technology, industrial software and technology-based services.

The Sector’s comprehensive portfolio covers the entire industrial value chain, from product design, engineering and production to services. Siemens enhances its customers’ productivity, efficiency, and flexibility in a wide variety of different industries. With a global workforce of more than 100,000 employees, the Industry Sector comprises the Divisions Industry Automation, Drive Technologies and Customer Services as well as the Business Unit Metals Technologies.

CNC Software, Inc.’s dedicated educational division recently underwent organizational changes designed to better align it with the needs of the industry it serves. Effective July 1, 2015, the group of four representatives housed in the Gig Harbor, WA office report to divisional leaders located in the Tolland, CT headquarters.

“This is an exciting quarter as it marks the official integration of our educational division into our corporate office.

It is more important than ever that we continue to respond to the needs of the educational industry since they are helping to develop the future of manufacturing.” President Meghan Summers West said. “We made a strategic decision to align this division even closer with the rest of our company. Previously, our educational group worked as a standalone department, but now it has been integrated into our main organization, allowing us to allocate even more resources to our educational ventures.”

Dan Newby, who had previously served as the Educational Sales Manager for over 27 years, will report to Doug Nemeth, Director of Sales for North America and Europe, and will continue his work as Educational Territory Manager. He will now have additional and increased support combining efforts from the entire corporate sales department. Other staff onsite in Gig Harbor will report to respective department managers in Tolland, CT.

“I’m excited about this change because it means we’ll be able to better understand and respond to the needs of all of our customers – whether they are in the educational or industrial arena,” Doug Nemeth said. “By integrating both divisions, we can leverage the expertise and experience of our entire staff and continue to lead the way when it comes to preparing students for jobs in manufacturing.”

CNC Software’s commitment to the educational industry is evident in its devotion to exciting and engaging educators and students to help develop future machinists, engineers, and programmers. According to the most recent analysis of CAM software seats produced by CIMdata, Inc., CNC Software’s Mastercam is the world’s most widely used CAM software in both industrial and educational settings. With over 100,000 paid, installed educational seats worldwide, Mastercam has nearly twice the installed base of the closest competitor.

For more information about CNC Software, Inc. and/or its product Mastercam, please visit:
www.mastercam.com

RÖHM Products of America offers a broad selection of end-of-arm tooling for any robot in any industry, including the new, customizable RRMG synthetic gripper. When the company launches this rapid manufacturing gripper in October, it will bring 30 percent more clamping force to large workpiece handling than its predecessor.

Perfect for the secure gripping and clamping of complex, sensitive parts, the lightweight, yet robust RRMG synthetic gripper has jaws with free-form surfaces that adapt to different workpiece geometries, whether they be round or prismatic in shape.

The RRMG has an optimized structure with reinforcements for maximum rigidity and long service life. It can perform up to 16 million gripping cycles without experiencing wear or requiring maintenance. For maximum process control and automation, users can add optional position monitoring to the RRMG via installable sensors.

Available in two sizes with gripping forces of 80 and 152 (N), RÖHM is able to customize the RRMG by developing these grippers around the 3D workpiece models provided by customers. The company also relies on selective laser sintering to manufacture these products.

According to Ervin Vallejo, RÖHM automations product manager in North America, the RRMG grippers along with the company’s swivel units and tool changers easily add increased reliability, productivity and profitability to automated manufacturing processes.

“While our smart, flexible end-of-arm tooling is well known and widely used overseas, my goal is to grow market share for these products in North America – and advanced solutions such as the RRMG will make it possible,” he said.

RÖHM will introduce the RRMG synthetic gripper at EMO MILANO 2015, taking place October 5-10 in Italy.

About RÖHM Products of America:
Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, RÖHM Products of America, a division of the RÖHM Group, has been a leading provider of high-quality clamping and gripping technologies to the North American metalworking industry since 1978. The company’s broad and powerful product portfolio encompasses drill chucks, live centers, lathe chucks, vises, automation technology, power chuck technology, mandrels, tool clamping systems and customized solutions for turning, milling, drilling and grinding applications.

The company also takes pride in providing world-class support and services to ensure trouble-free machining processes for its customers within the aerospace, automotive, energy, engineering, micro technology and rail vehicle manufacturing sectors.

For more information, please visit:
www.rohm-products.com

The heavy 14 gauge frame bolts right through the butcher block top providing sturdy support for shelving and other accessories, like our clear- board. Our clearboard can be installed on one or both sides providing the perfect area for hanging tools or for use as shadowboard. Our clearboard provides increased visibility into the shop and natural light for your worktable. Shelves can be mounted flat or at a -20° angle and come in all popular tapers and sizes including HSK and CAPTO. Additional shelving options are avail- able including custom options.

Butcherblock tops are custom made by local artisans and have 1/4″ bullnosed edges to pro- vide a smooth and safe working area. The 1.5″ hardwood top is easily maintained with mineral oil and stands up to just about anything you can throw at it. Tool drawers, with ball bearing slides, welded column dividers and lock, easily mount to the underside of our WorkTable. Mount a heavy duty vise just about anywhere!

The large, sturdy 7 gauge welded foot provides extra stability and doubles as a platform for at- taching heavy duty casters. Rigid and locking casters make it a snap to move the table when cleaning is desired. Our WorkTable’s height can be adjusted, with it’s C-channel intersecting legs, from 25.25″ to 36.5″ (not including casters). A horizontal brace adds strength and stability.

Huot manufactures and markets cutting tool storage cabinets, dispensers, towers and tool carts for a variety of tooling including drills, taps, inserts, CNC V-flange, VDI, HSK and CAPTO tooling.

Strong Hand Tools®, manufacturer of Strong Hand Tools® Welding Clamps, and BuildPro® Welding Tables, proudly introduces the New Universal Flange and Pipe Fixture. This fixture will enable fabricators to reduce setup time in flange + pipe joining, and increase weld quality for greater repeatability.

Flanges [diameter range: 3” – 18.3”, Hole Count: 4 – 16], can be accurately located, and securely clamped, to the Universal Flange Fixture Plate in setup for flange + pipe joining.

Two Guide Blocks, set as required for each specific flange diameter and hole pattern, hold the flange against the Fixture Plate, and expand symmetrically to accurately locate the flange. Pins in the two Guide Blocks provide easy flange loading. The patent-pending Fixture Plate provides full welding clearance, and allows easy removal of the finished weldment.

The fixture is strong and rigid, to withstand cumulative stresses resulting from welding, and holds the joined flange & pipe during cool down to prevent distortion, expansion, and contraction. Load the flange & pipe, accurately position, and unload quickly for quality welds, maximum productivity, and repeatability.

Multiple Universal Flange & Pipe Fixtures can be used for T-Pipe setups. View the how-to video on the Strong Hand Tools YouTube channel.

For more information, please visit:
www.stronghandtools.com