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mmsonline.com August 2017 MMS 153 MODERN EQUIPMENT REVIEW The system virtually eliminates part setup time, the company says. By providing a continual flow of parts to the machining center, it can run for extended periods unattended, including over nights and weekends. The updated MMC2 retains the Windows- based MAS-A5 control software, which helps ma ximize production output while monitoring multi-machine production requirements. The main PC hard dr ive store s and manage s all NC programs for optimum machine utilization, i n c l u d i n g th o s e th at exc e e d C N C m e m o r y. To o l d at a, b oth i n a n d o u t of th e a 61n x- 5E m a c h i n e s, c a n b e a c c e s s e d a n d m o d i f i e d f ro m th e M AS -A5 u s e r i nte r f a c e. S t a n d a rd c o n tro l fe atu re s i n c l u d e i n - c e l l p ro d u c ti o n scheduling, equipment status monitoring, NC program management and on-board reporting. These capabilities enable the MMC2 to assign wo r k a n d i n i ti ate o p e r ati o n s a u to m ati c a l l y, based on machine and mate rial availabilit y, u s i n g m a x i m u m s p i n d l e c a p a b i l i t i e s a n d monitoring all automated procedures. Makino Inc., call 513-573-7200 or visit makino.com. BIDIRECTIONAL MATERIAL - HANDLING VEHICLE ACCOMMODATES TIGHT SPACES A report from Creform indicates that space restric- ti o ns n e e d n ot p reve nt m a nu fac tu re r s f ro m automating material-handling applications. The • Outstanding price-performance • Perfect ergonomics and modern esthetic • Compact design, reduced footprint • Highest thermal stability during setup • NUMROTO programming/rendering software • In-process tool monitoring and compensation • 6 stations wheel changer • Tailored solutions for tool automation • New integrated high-speed robot loader