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Press Brake Safety System for High Speed Operation up to the Clamp Point
The Fiessler Elektronik AKAS 3P press brake safety system from Press Brake Safety creates a 3D laser safety field underneath the bending punch that prevents pinching or crushing of finger or hand, with no reduction in productivity during the entire closing movement.
Cutting-Edge Abrasive Waterjets for Every Level of Fabrication
The ProtoMAX compact, self-contained cutting system from OMAX is perfect for small job shops, engineering classrooms, makerspaces and personal use, and is a useful addition for large shops and fabricators that need occasional waterjet capabilities to complement their other cutting systems.
Location, Location, Location
Right now, the U.S. construction market is a great location to be in for metalworking business. And there’s no end in sight – which is good news for suppliers of heavy equipment, assemblies, parts and services used in construction projects.
SigmaTEK Refreshes SigmaNEST Logo
This new logo reinforces how their CAD/CAM software reduces pain points of metal, composite and material cutting.
Coil Lubricating System for Stamping Improves Accuracy and Reduces Costs
The Spra-Rite UltraCoat non-contact spray system from Industrial Innovations is designed for easy coil feed installation and press control communication for reliable, economical application of lubricant to stock prior to stamping to help improve accuracy and reduce overspray and consumption.
Advanced Nesting Capabilities for Automated Plasma, Laser, Waterjet, Oxyfuel or Combination Punch Cutting
ProNest 2019 CAD/CAM nesting software from Hypertherm now includes raster to vector conversion for quick conversion of images into CAD files for cutting, fly cutting for faster laser cutting on thin material and piercing without slowing down or stopping the cutting head.
Fabricate Tubing for Frame Construction with Ease
Model 2650 and 2660 hydraulic benders from Huth Ben Pearson are ideal for construction of trailer and building frames, carports, sporting equipment, agricultural feed rings, fencing and gates, panels and saddle racks, lawn furniture, greenhouses and more.
How to Improve Shop Floor Security and Efficiency with RFID Technology
Using a single card, RFID technology from Global Shop Solutions allows employees to gain entry at the front door, clock into jobs, and visually identify their authorization to be in the building.
Powder Coating Process Control Technology for the Smart Factory
For precise powder application and perfect coating results, the OptiStar 4.0 Gun Control from Gema works with the Gema E-App and an easy-to-use display for quick and precise adjustments to critical coating parameters, including high voltage, spraying current and powder output.
Wireless Pressure Monitoring of Nitrogen Gas Springs and Systems
Through 24-hour monitoring and documentation, the Wireless Pressure Monitoring system from Fibro achieves zero defects and prevents scrap for production stampers due to the loss of nitrogen gas spring or system pressure.
Coating Thickness Gauge with Scan Probes for Fast Readings
For field-based dry film coating thickness measurement on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates, the Elcometer 456 Coating Thickness Gauge with Scan Probes from Elcometer can do 140 readings per minute.
Benchtop Horizontal Bandsaws for Cutting Metal Rounds, Flats and Tubes in the Field
The SE 5X6 RCT from Dake is fully loaded with a semi-automatic 2.5 hp motor, gravity down feed and Reverse Cutting Technology. Their SE 5X8 has a two-speed manual feed with miter capabilities up to 45 deg, blade tension indicator, cut speeds and feed guide.
