Thomas W. Springer, a second-generation CNC job shop founded in 1976, manufactures complex close tolerance components made from Kovar, SST, aluminum, beryllium, copper, brass, and most plastics including Ultem, Vespel, and Fluoroloy, in quantities from one to 50,000. Read the full article here
Modern-day machining can no longer rely on the eyes and ears of the CNC operator. The necessity for employing smart manufacturing technology systems is essential to optimize cutting, protect the machine and tooling, and boost production. Choosing and investing in the right technology to automate and advance manufacturing processes can be challenging, particularly if you […]
Caron Engineering’s DTect-IT was first introduced in 2016 as a product primarily used for detecting vibration levels and irregularities anywhere on a CNC machine tool or fixture; with featured applications of bearing analysis and barfeeder vibration detection (and correction). DTect-IT has become even more versatile since its inception, now capable of communicating with multiple sensors, […]
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) recently welcomed Caron Engineering as its 26th member. From its Wells, Maine (USA) headquarters, Caron develops advanced retrofit solutions for CNC machines to optimize companies’ performance, productivity, and profitability. Caron Engineering serves a wide range of industries including; aerospace and defense, oil and gas, medical, […]
Caron Engineering offers an intuitive status light system designed to increase shop productivity. “A typical status light essentially has three color indicators that tell you whether the (1) machine is running, (2) in feed hold or (3) alarm,” said a company spokesperson. “In a typical machine shop, an operator will continually check each machine in […]
Caron Engineering recently developed a new product to monitor vibration levels anywhere on a CNC machine. This product, DTect-IT, is useful for measuring excessive bar feeder vibration on lathes. “Caron Engineering, a company focused on developing unique hardware and software solutions for monitoring and controlling CNC machines, recognized that detecting bar feeder vibration was an […]
