The Machine Components/Cleaning/Environmental Pavilion at IMTS 2022 will feature solutions to keep shops running.
Exhibitors such as Hennig, Ewellix, Balluff, Master Fluid Solutions, Kyzen Corp., and Ecoclean will highlight the latest components to run, service, and monitor machines in the Machine Components/ Cleaning/Environmental Pavilion at IMTS 2022.
Exhibitors will focus on plug-and-play modularity, integrated automation, application of real-time data management to reduce consumable waste, and cleaning methods to reduce user exposure and provide increased recycling and reclamation.
“Visitors come to IMTS 2022 because they can find solutions for every step of their manufacturing process,” says Peter R. Eelman, chief experience officer at The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), which owns and produces IMTS. “People plan a visit to the Machine Components/Cleaning/Environmental Pavilion to find products for mist management, air purification, chip removal, parts washing, deburring, and other standard tasks, but then discover completely new technologies to improve operational efficiency or environmental friendliness.”
Hennig (IMTS booth #338592) will feature the Portable Sludge Sucker, a mobile cyclonic coolant filtration system moves around a shop to remove, filter, and replace coolant in machines for minimal downtime.
“Since machine coolant typically needs to be changed every six to eight weeks, and it takes your machine down for the day, our new system allows you to wait three to six months before having to clean out the coolant, keeping the machine online longer and extending the life of your coolant for three to six months,” says Nick Goellner, vice president of sales and marketing at Hennig.
Ewellix (IMTS booth #135242) will feature its high-performance CASM electric actuator line with energy efficiency, eco-friendliness, and power.
“An electric actuator is similar to an electric vehicle in several ways,” says Sean Feyrer, director of sales, North America, Ewellix. “They only consume power when they need it, and the motor turns off when you stop. They’re also regenerative like an EV; for example, when the actuator is retracting under load, power is generated for the battery. Also, electric actuators have no valves, pumps, hoses, or clamps, and do not require oil.”
Balluff (IMTS booth #134637)will highlight its family of smart automation and monitoring (SAM) sensors.
“I would estimate that about 15%-25% of sensors have some kind of smart functionality right now, and that’s growing by the month,” says Tom Knauer, global industry manager at Balluff. “One of the things that has enabled these smarter sensors is networking them all together in gateways, which has increased the amount of data they can process in real time or near real time.”
Master Fluid Solutions (IMTS booth #431956) will feature a line of aqueous low-foam cleaners.
“The trend in parts cleaning is lower temperatures and a more powerful, targeted spray, which produces more foam,” says Justin Geach, global OEM/business development manager at Master Fluid Solutions. “Our cleaners minimize foam, even at ambient temperatures in next generation, extremely high-pressure parts cleaning and deburring machines.”
Kyzen Corp. (IMTS booth #121121) will feature new solvents designed for vacuum degreasing machines that incorporate spray, ultrasonics, and rotation.
“A new cleaning process has emerged that takes advantage of the best aspects of solvent cleaning and minimizes the trade-offs,” says Tom Forsythe, executive vice president at Kyzen. “Vacuum vapor degreasing takes place in a sealed vessel and uses a series of solvent immersion, spray, and rinses followed by a vacuum dry, and virtually nothing leaks out to the environment. By nature of the sealed system, nearby operators are not exposed to any emissions.”
Ecoclean (IMTS booth #236756) will display new UCM SmartLine, a modular cleaning system that provides multiple options for high-precision cleaning.
“Because our system is modular, it is highly flexible and can be configured for a wide range of applications and adapted to changing market conditions at any time,” says Sandro Siminovich, U.S. director of sales, Ecoclean. “Due to increasingly complex part geometries, changes in manufacturing processes, and changing environmental regulations, the demands on cleaning equipment have to be able to adapt easily.”
Discover technologies SMEs can use to compete with large companies.
Digitalization of the manufacturing floor promises significant productivity and automation gains to large manufacturers, helping them gain a competitive edge. Communication between systems and machines is crucial to collecting data necessary to optimize production processes. Yet, how can small-to-medium sized companies (SMEs) compete on a similar level? What influence will smart manufacturing and data have on the role of part production and CNC programming? Stas Mylek explores technologies that SMEs can apply to help their digital transformation and provide insight into future technologies. Learning points include:
• What existing technologies make sense for SMEs to adopt and how they can help optimize shop floor operations • Get a glimpse of digital technologies on the horizon and how they will affect SMEs in the short- and long-term. • Advice on how to prepare for the next wave of automation
Meet your presenter Stas Mylek has worked at CNC Software, developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, for more than 14 years in the roles of director of product management and senior product marketing. He currently heads the strategic partnership program for Mastercam. Mylek focuses on emerging technologies, smart manufacturing, and building strategic alliances within the CAD/CAM market. He has authored many CAM technology articles for manufacturing trade publications, been a frequent trade show conference speaker, and conducted seminars on machining and cutting tool technologies and smart manufacturing. A CAD/CAM industry veteran of more than 35 years, Mylek held several leadership positions in product management, business development, sales, and marketing.
About the company Founded in 1983, Mastercam is one of the oldest companies in the PC-based CAD/CAM industry. The company was built on providing an inexpensive PC-based CAM system at a time when most other systems were expensive CAD-oriented products. We’re one of the first companies to introduce CAD/CAM software designed for both the machinist and the engineer. Today, Mastercam falls under the design and planning automation division within Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.
Marina Bill and Kenji Yamaguchi elected heads IFR.
The Executive Board of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Marina Bill of ABB as president and Kenji Yamaguchi of FANUC as vice president.
“I am honored to head the IFR as President and serve our industry and I thank the members of the IFR for their trust and support,” said Bill. “The unprecedented pace of change we’re experiencing in global business provides a historic opportunity to shape industry for the next generation. Robotics and automation create flexible, sustainable and efficient solutions for businesses of all sizes that minimize cost, promote resilience and benefit society.”
Bill heads global marketing and sales for ABB’s robotics business of approximately 11,000 employees operating in over 100 locations in 53 countries. She has more than 25 years of experience in a number of management, sales, and marketing roles across automation at ABB.
Kenji Yamaguchi has been serving as representative director, president, and CEO of Fanuc Corp. since April, 2019. After joining the company in April, 1993, he started his career with research and development of industrial robots and contributed to the development of several models. His past responsibilities include heading the production engineering department and production division, along with the CNC business division.
How to use Swiss-type machines efficiently using sub-spindles.
About the presentation Swiss-type CNC turning centers are gaining popularity as the parts they produce trend toward higher precision and micro-sized features. To be competitive, smart use of the machine’s full capabilities is a big advantage. Achieving lights-out production and minimizing machine cycle times are key tactical objectives. Join Matt Saccomanno, co-founder and CEO of Masa Tool, as he explains advanced work holding techniques that change the scope of what is possible on a Swiss-type machine (also known as a sliding head or guide bushing machine). Balancing the main and sub-spindle cycle times, achieving reliable untended production (lights out), and reducing scrap and down time are the focus of this informative and interactive presentation. Much of this material is also applicable to other types of machining centers, especially when making small parts. Bring your real-world problem parts to the session for a strategy discussion with Saccomanno. The session is beneficial for machinists, CNC programmers, manufacturing engineers, tool crib personnel, and hands-on managers. This is a presentation of new and advanced techniques for gaining productivity from Swiss-type CNC machines, with emphasis on maximizing utilization of the machine's counter-spindle (sub-spindle). Essentially a fully capable machine within a machine, the sub-spindle is rarely used at more than 20% efficiency, which is a huge waste of productive capacity. Most of the roadblocks to increased usage stem from limitations of traditional workholding. The presentation is loaded with real-life examples and practical do-right-now techniques.
Meet your presenter Matt Saccomanno has more than four decades of experience in Swiss-type machining and related fields of product design and engineering. Working as a production operator, setup machinist, manufacturing engineer, product design consultant, inventor, and company founder, he’s met challenges from every direction in the field of precision manufacturing.
About the company Masa Tool has developed the Microconic™ system specifically for holding workpieces from 0.15mm to 10mm diameter (0.006"? to 0.390" diameter?) in any machine that has a collet-type chuck. The system consists of two major components. First is the Microconic™ cartridge, which transforms the work spindle for miniature workholding. Second is the “right-sized” Microconic collet, which fits in the cartridge.
The competition encourages innovative design and manufacturing.
Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software LLC, is sponsoring a competition to inspire students and professionals in the manufacturing arena. The Mastercam 2022 Wildest Parts Competition is accepting entries.
The challenge is creating a bold, original item using Mastercam. The competition challenges students and professionals to create something showing off imaginative design and exciting machining.
Entrants are expected to create high quality parts that haven’t been done or add a new twist to an existing concept.
Now thru October 31, 2022, entries will be accepted in two divisions:
Education (1st, 2nd, 3rd): open to individual students at high school and college/university level of education.
Professional (1st, 2nd, 3rd): open to anyone with professional manufacturing experience; instructors are encouraged to enter parts in this division.
All entrants receive a Mastercam t-shirt. Winning entries receive a cash prize of $3,000 for first place; $1,500 for second place; and $700 for third place. Anyone interested in a manufacturing and design challenge to break the mold, think outside the box, cut outside the lines, and share creativity, is encouraged to enter.