Techna-Tool to Participate at WIMTS 2023

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WMTS 2023

Manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to succeed in challenging industrial landscape. One of the best ways to achieve this is by staying on top of trends and embracing the right technologies at the right time. Attending industry-specific events becomes not just a choice but a strategic imperative to meet this goal. Are you looking forward to an event that appeals to manufacturers, allows you to explore cutting-edge technology, and find creative solutions for your manufacturing challenges? If that answer is yes, your wait is over because the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WIMTS) 2023 is only a few days away. This event will be held on October 3, 4, and 5, 2023, at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. You can meet the experts from Techna-Tool at booth number 845. To give you a detailed idea, this post will help you understand how this event promises to be a game-changer for the manufacturing industry and what you can expect at the Techna-Tool booth.

7 Reasons Why You Should Attend WIMTS 2023

The event is going to be an incredible showcase of the latest advancements in the manufacturing industry. Let’s check some of the perks of attending this event.

  1. WIMTS is the premier Midwest manufacturing trade event, showcasing a wide range of technology-driven equipment in robotics, machining centers, welding, tooling, and fabrication equipment.
  2. This event appeals to everyone in the manufacturing sector. Whether it be a local machining shop serving local customers or a seasoned manufacturing company serving international markets, both may be equally interested in learning how to succeed in their business with minimal effort.
  3. The event is set up at the Wisconsin State Fair Park’s 100,000+ square foot Exposition Center and more than 3,500 people and 200+ exhibitors are set to attend WIMTS this year.
  4. This is a golden opportunity to get close and personal with technology suppliers serving aerospace, automotive, mining, medical device manufacturing, and agriculture markets.
  5. Connecting with like-minded professionals and industry leaders can turn into long-term business partnerships at WIMTS, which can help you in expanding your professional network.
  6. WIMTS will be an ideal place to see live demonstrations and interactive displays with the latest innovations in CNC machine tools and learn about the latest innovative machinery and technology that will give you a deeper understanding of their benefits in your manufacturing process.
  7. This event will help you evaluate while making informed decisions and discuss applications with a variety of vendors and industry experts all in one location.

Why Stop by the Techna-Tool Booth at Booth 845 at WIMTS 2023?

Techna-Tool has exhibited at WIMTS for several years. The following reasons will make you stop at 845 at WIMTS 2023.

  • This year, the attendees can see the popular tools and production monitoring systems from Techna-Tool, such as BK Mikro and Techna-Check.
  • These systems are successfully used across manufacturing facilities to monitor tools and processes.
  • You can discuss your production bottlenecks with the experts from Techna-Tool and they will help you find the right solution.

Do you want to make an appointment with one of our experts before other attendees flock to the Techna-Tool booth? If so, click here to fill out the form to schedule a meeting with Techna-Tool experts.

WIMTS 2023 Schedule At-A-Glance

Here’s a quick glance at the WIMTS 2023 schedule.

Event Details:

Wisconsin State Fair Park – West Allis, WI

Date: October 3-5, 2023,

Time: 9 am – 4 pm. 

Unlocking New Possibilities: Exploring the Versatility of TK8A Scanners by BK Mikro

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Manufacturing facilities today use many CNC machines for efficient production. While these machines generally offer consistent performance and repeatability, they can still exhibit unexpected behavior due to tool damage or unforeseen factors. BK Mikro, which is sold by Techna-Tool, is a monitoring system that addresses these issues. It is typically used for broken tool detection but can also be used for process monitoring tasks, including position recognition, object inspection, and identifying part defects. These systems have been widely utilized in manufacturing workshops for years.

Over the years, various models of BK Mikro scanners have been developed, with the TK8A being one of the most popular options. Notably, these scanners utilize a servo motor and encoder, ensuring precise measurements. However, that’s not all; this post delves deeper into the features of TK8A and how they can enhance your tool and process monitoring operations.

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Improving the Manufacturing Process via Product Monitoring Systems

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Manufacturing multiple products at a time is a challenging task for any industry. The product manufacturing process is a complex task that starts with designing and ends with finishing and packaging. To meet the ever-increasing production demands, machines function almost round the clock. Hence, machine health is an important aspect of any manufacturing unit. Manufacturers implement a system that monitors their machine production levels, overall functioning, and parts or areas where repairs are needed. This saves a lot of production time and cost and facilitates on-time fixes. It also helps keep a check on daily production goals and more in real-time. Let’s dive into this post to learn in brief about product monitoring systems and how they have improved the manufacturing process.

How do Product Monitoring Systems Improve the Manufacturing Process?

To meet market demands, manufacturers need to maintain steady production and avoid unwanted downtimes. To do so, it is crucial to keep a check on each stage of the manufacturing process. But, doing this task manually may not provide accurate results. Therefore, using a product monitoring system is the best idea to maintain both the quality and consistency of your industrial production and also to understand your machine’s health. Following are the tasks such systems perform to improve the manufacturing process: Continue reading →

Variants of BK Mikro Scanners

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BK Mikro Scanners

Machine and tool detection systems are now an important part of machine health and production monitoring systems. They help manufacturers optimize production volumes and eliminate unwanted downtimes by recording data in real-time and analyzing it. This is done using certain probes that are integrated with the software. These tools detect not only broken tools but also check defective parts, perform an inspection of objects as well position recognition. BK Mikro scanner is a type of tool and process monitoring system that helps in detecting tool breakage through the process of scanning. It is also used for other industrial applications, including position recognition, checking part defects, object inspection, and so on. Techna Tool offers different variants of BK Mikro scanners for multiple industrial applications. Are you intrigued to know more about these scanners? If yes, read the post below. This post offers you a brief overview of BK Mikro scanners and their variants.

An Overview of BK Mikro Scanners

BK Mikro scanners are flexible devices for tool and process monitoring. It is also used for object and free space monitoring applications. These scanning tools are chips and coolant resistant and easy to maintain. These scanner systems comprise an encoder and a servo motor that allows you to check the tool position through a probe. The tool position is memorized by the scanner and is later used to verify whether the tool is in the same condition. If the probe notices any difference in the tool position, the scanner generates a signal which tells the operator that the tool is broken. The operators can immediately analyze and fix the breakage, thus eliminating further loss and production downtime. Continue reading →

Key Factors to Consider Before Investing in Tool Monitoring Systems

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As manufacturers are competing for large market shares, they are keen to invest in technologies that help them improve their efficiencies, performance, and turnaround times while reducing their operation costs. A tool monitoring system is one such system that many manufacturers find useful. These systems help them track the usage of tools and equipment and provide valuable data that can be used to augment the manufacturing process and make adjustments to the tooling strategy. By having a system in place to monitor tools, manufacturing centers can avoid costly downtime and disruptions. There are several tool monitoring systems available in the market today. With the advent of new technologies, the features and functionalities of these systems have become quite advanced. However, not all of them are created equal and it is important to choose the right system for your needs.

Questions to be Asked When Choosing Tool Monitors

As the manufacturing landscape becomes more digitized, the benefits of investing in a tool monitoring system for your facility becomes more and more apparent. However, with so many different tool monitoring systems on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for your facility. To help you make the best decision for your business, here listed a few questions you should ask before purchasing the system. Continue reading →

Techna-Tool to Participate at PMTS 2023

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Techna Tool - PMTS Event 2023

The precision machining industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global precision engineering machines market was valued at $11.8 billion in 2020. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2021 to 2028. The demand for advanced machining solutions with an emphasis on improved production efficiencies, reduced downtimes, improved accuracies, and optimized machining has contributed to this growth. What if you can see these machines in action? If yes, you must head to the Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) 2023. This event will be held at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, from April 18 to 20, 2023. You can look for Techna-Tool at booth # 6001.

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Different BK Mikro Controllers Explained

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BK Micro Controllers Techna Tool

Process automation has benefited many industries and has gained traction over the last few years. Many manufacturing units use automation in assembly lines, bots for mundane tasks, and have an integrated software in place that manages and controls all the programs. This improves process control, keeps processes in-house, reduces possible human errors, accelerates deliveries, and so on. With countless undeniable benefits, advanced and automated machines are a valuable asset for any facility. With increasing demands, machines operate on a continual basis because of which machine health monitoring has gained prominence. While they undergo regular monitoring and maintenance, there needs to be a tool monitoring system in place that can monitor machine movements, productivity, and many other aspects on a continual basis. Many tool and process monitoring systems are in use today, and BK MIKRO is the most popular among them. This blog mainly focuses on BK Mikro controllers in detail. Continue reading →

Know Why CNC Production Monitoring Systems are in Demand

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Computer numerical control machine or CNC machines have revolutionized manufacturing. They have set new benchmarks for quality, quantity, and cost-effectiveness. This technique offers several benefits, which makes it popular over other traditional methods. However, it still offers some challenges to manufacturers or machine shops. Although designed for continuous working, CNC machines may sometimes not work as expected. There may be small component or part issues, which if not attended on time would lead to downtimes and part failures. To mitigate this problem, manufacturers rely on various CNC monitoring systems. Are you intrigued to know how these systems work? If yes, this post informs you about the same. It also guides you through the working of Techna-Check-PM-2.

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Top 5 Benefits of Investing in an Industrial Machine Monitoring System

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Most manufacturers today are investing in advanced systems. They are regularly updating their equipment and systems to improve product quality, operational efficiencies, and above all meet customer demands. Aside from these, they are also keen to optimize the value of their technology investments. As a result, they are investing in industrial machine monitoring systems These systems gather data about machines and provide information that can be used to improve the efficiency of the machines and overall production. It can be rightly said that manufacturers have become increasingly reliant on production monitoring systems or industrial machine monitoring systems to ensure efficient and effective operations. Despite these benefits, many manufacturers are reluctant to invest in them due a lack of understanding of the system and benefits they can give. This post gives them 5 reasons why they should consider these machines. Continue reading →

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Learn How Techna –Guard Helps in Effective Pump Monitoring

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Electric pumps are used in many industrial facilities for fluid transfer. Although designed for challenging work environments, these pumps can be damaged easily due to dry running, cavitation, load tripping, etc. These conditions must be monitored regularly to avoid downtimes. This can be easily achieved using pump monitoring systems like Techna-Guard, developed by Techna-Tool. There are several load monitoring systems in the market, however, Techna-Guard stands tall among them due to its features. Now you may ask, what makes Techna-Guard the best pump monitoring system and what challenges can be mitigated using them? Read this post to know more.

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