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Precision Tooling Company Embraces IIoT to Meet Customer Needs & Reduce Cost-Per-Part
11/2/2018 • With four work cells using the LNS e-Connect system and bar feeders, American Punch runs more than 300,000 parts each month. Communication between their CNC machines and bar feeders has significantly improved their cost-per-part through unattended operation. -
LNS Acquires ChipBLASTER
9/10/2018 • Cincinnati, Ohio – The LNS Group has acquired Meadville, Pennsylvania-based ChipBLASTER, Inc. the maker of high pressure coolant systems, coolant chillers, cyclonic filtration systems and other machine tool peripherals. -
A Steady Partner for Steady Rest Sales and Service
2/12/2018 • We are the preferred machine-tool-peripheral company with roots in Switzerland and invented the first hydraulic bar feeder (the Hydrobar®) in 1975. Since then, we quickly branched out to other machine tool accessories, including steady rests. Our reputation for unmatched products, applications experience, service and support make us the solid partner for SMW Autoblok in North America. -
What Type of Automatic Bar Feeder Should You Choose? Consider your applications
11/10/2017 • Not too many years ago CNC machining was all about speeds, feeds and other machine tool specs. While machine capabilities are still a key factor, savvy manufacturers have turned their attention to applying automation to maximize the performance of both their CNC machines and the entire production process. -
How to Prepare for Lights-out Production: Bar Feeders & More
11/10/2017 • As manufacturers face the challenges of reducing cost-per-part while meeting quality and delivery demands, adding a workerless third shift is a tantalizing possibility. It’s also a bit scary. -
Economical Magazine Bar Feeder Precisely Loads Bar Diameters as Small as 0.8 mm into Sliding Headstock Lathes
9/14/2017 • The new GT 112-E automatic magazine bar feeder is ideal for sliding headstock machines running unattended or lights-out production using small bar stock with diameters from 0.8 mm to 11 mm (12.7 mm with bar preparation). -
Communications Between Turning Machine and Bar Feeder Reduces Material and Labor Costs
8/21/2017 • “We’re very happy with this system and are planning to add another in the near future. My advice to any shop that is considering an automation system is to make sure that, not only is the technology a good fit, but that the people you do business with will support you throughout the process. -
Bar Feeders & Workpiece Surface Finish
6/22/2017 • Every step in the machining process has an impact on the surface finish of a workpiece. -
Small Swiss Shop a Big Winner with LNS Alpha 12-Foot Bar Feeders
6/22/2017 • “Now that I have these Alphas, I can run unattended and make more parts in less time. I’d say they improve my productivity by at least 20%. -
How Oil Mist Collector Technologies Impact Efficiency
5/7/2017 • CNC shops can have a wide variety of machine tools, so it’s important to match the machine with the appropriate oil mist collector. -
Compact, 50-Micron Filtering Chip Conveyor
6/15/2016 • Delivers Superior Efficiency & Reliability
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