Metal Forming & Fabricating
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New CFO at Alexandria Industries
Jon Olson is their new chief financial officer.
No Guesswork Involved
With automated tool changing, bend simulation software with 3D part views, intelligent angle measuring systems and other features, here are some new press brakes that can efficiently bend small batches of high-mix parts, including difficult profiles, with high precision at fast speeds.
Trans-Matic Installs Lubricant Recycling Systems
The Reclaim-PRO MSR systems from Industrial Innovations will help reduce their lubricant use and cost in stamping.
New Sales Leadership at Bull Moose Tube
Jeff Strobach is now vice president and Eric Hickert is director of sales/distribution.
Air Tools Designed for Cobots
Outfitting a cobot from Universal Robots with a Dynabrade sander can automate and streamline repetitive or potentially unsafe processes to increase productivity, reduce injury and provide consistency of finish at all levels of production.
Fine Grinding, High Gloss Polishing of Painted Automotive Surfaces
The Automotive Polisher from Metabo maintains a consistent speed under load, has a rubberized front grip for optimum tool guidance and a soft start for smooth power up and a rat-tail grip with a lock-on switch to reduce user fatigue.
Cabinet Oven for Finishing Batch Loads
The No. 828 cabinet oven from Grieve is ideal for uniformly finishing batch loads of metal parts at 500 deg F.
Precision Bending with Automated Setup for High Productivity
Equipped with a ToolMaster for automatic tool changes in seconds, the extremely quiet TruBend Series 5000 from TRUMPF combines high axis speeds and acceleration rates with innovative operating aids for precise angles with unparalleled productivity.
Hybrid Press Brake Reduces the Cost of Forming Difficult Part Shapes
This quiet running 150 ton hybrid press brake from Cincinnati Incorporated uses bend simulation software with 3D part views, interlocked frame members, programmable ram tilt and an exclusive six-axis linear motor backgage to provide the productivity and versatility needed for demanding fabrication jobs.
Automatic Tool Changing Press Brake with Extended Tooling Capacity
To efficiently bend small batch, high-mix parts, including complex layouts, with high accuracy in minimal changeover time, the versatile ToolCell XT automatic tool changing press brake from LVD Strippit holds 50 percent more tooling to handle varying material types, organize tooling by material type, and easily switch between stainless steel and mild steel applications.
Convection Ovens for Small Medical Parts
Model 42-B18 convection ovens from Lucifer Furnaces heat uniformly to 1,200 deg F with recirculating air flow from a rear-mounted heavy duty fan that directs air along side wall heating elements then through the working zone.
The Day the Robots Take Control: Part One
Is the robot revolution really such a bad thing? As automation and robotics sweep through manufacturing, Smart Factories driven by digital information are slowly emerging as an ultra-lean answer to the skilled labor shortage and other competitive issues.
