Fabtech 2013: Coil Processing, Press Room Equipment
A look at some of the coil handling systems, cut-to-length lines, slitting lines, hydroforming, stamping presses and other press room equipment exhibited on the show floor at McCormick Place in Chicago on November 18-21.
Posted: November 13, 2013
Take a tour through the technical details of each system by clicking on the respective titles listed below:
Booth S-4625
Direct Drive Servo Former Presses
AIDA-America offers DSF presses for producing pipe flange parts, difficult drawing applications, blanking and other stamping operations.
Booth S-4363
Straight Side and C-Frame Stamping Presses
Maxi Stamper eccentric-geared tie rod straight side presses from HEIM are available in the 300 ton to 1000 ton range. Users select the stroke, speed, shut height and bed area.
Booth S-4719
Robot Loads Deep Drawn Parts Into Press
Triform Sheet Hydroforming and Beckwood Press demonstrate sheet hydroforming with 3D tools and simulation software in action, along with robotic automation to tend the machine tools.
Booths S-3390, S-4509
Advanced Roll Feeding, Cut-To-Length Systems
COE Press Equipment highlights their Cut-to-Length Line (CTL) that provides fabricators and metal stampers with cost savings associated with producing blanks in-house, along with a conventional coil line featuring its ServoMaster SM2-18 Zig-Zag Roll Feed.
Booth S-2767
Advanced Slitting System for Multi-Blanking and Slitting Lines
The new Fully Automated CNC Programmable Slitting Head from Red Bud Industries in Booth S-2767 is a highly advanced Slitting System for both Multi-Blanking and Slitting Lines with a Head that is fully automated to completely set itself up without any operator intervention in less than two minutes.
Booth S-4548
Laser Blanking Line
The new laser blanking line from Schuler Incorporated combines cutting-edge laser methods with continuous coil feeding for maximum performance and flexibility, utilizing DynamicFlow Technology that is energy efficient and can process a variety of materials such as high-strength steels, with repeat accuracy and edge quality. The new line cuts blanks from a continuously fed aluminum coil. Using three laser heads in parallel, this blanking line can cut blanks with a thickness of 0.8 mm to 3 mm and a width of up to 2,150 mm.
Booth S-4517
Coil Handling Lines for Metal Stampers
CHS Automation/Pneumatic Feed Service displays an assortment of coil handling lines for metal stampers, including advanced servo feed rolls, straighteners, coil reels, cradles, air feeds and other equipment.
Booth S-4452
Custom Hydraulic Press Solutions
Greenerd Press showcases their extensive hydraulic press capabilities to 40,000 tons and bed sizes exceeding 240 in with a variety of styles ranging from gap frame and straight-side to die-spotting and forging presses.
Booth N-594
Expanded Line of Hydraulic Presses and Press Brakes
Pacific Press and Multipress builds and services an extensive line of larger U.S.-made press brakes, shears, and presses, along with a full range of small- to mid-sized bench, floor, four-post and custom-built hydraulic presses.
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