John Lucier
John Lucier, automation manager at Methods Machine Tools Inc., can be reached at 978.443.5388 x5426 or jlucier@methodsmachine.com.
Recent Articles
Automated Workholding
A very important aspect of a successful automation cell is automated workholding. Most lathes come standard with this provision; however, this feature will normally need to be added to most milling machines and EDMs.
Material handling and automation
Bringing parts into a cell and taking them away after processing can be the most important and difficult decision to make when designing an automated cell.
A beginner’s guide to automation
Years ago, automation was something that only companies with substantial production could afford. The automation technology that’s available today is affordable enough for more shops to consider and flexible enough to be effective for lower lot sizes, but where should a beginner start? While we will focus on cells based on an articulating robot, the same concepts can be applied to other forms of automation. Part 1 of 3