Metal Forming & Fabricating
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High Speed, High Precision Bending
The servo-hydraulic Xpert 150 press brake from Bystronic can reduce bending cycle times up to 35 percent by reaching 600 ipm approach speeds and 47 ipm bending speeds without sacrificing accuracy.
Plasma Beveling Gets Smart
The DMX Automated Plasma Beveller from ESAB cuts the full range of weld preparations, including V, Y, X, and K bevels, with cut angles up to 45 deg on materials up to 50 mm.
Economical Fiber Laser Cutting of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Materials
The compact LS3015GC fiber laser cutting system from Murata Machinery uses an integrated flying optics system with internal controls that monitor laser output, laser beam and light reflection for superior cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass and bronze.
Highly Efficient 3D Laser Cutting of Chassis and Complex Vehicle Body Parts
The virtually wear-free JENOPTIK-VOTAN BIM 4 kW laser cutting machine from JENOPTIK can cut a circle or other standard contour in just one second, with repeat accuracy up to 50 μm in optimal conditions.
Ultra-High Speed Fiber Laser Cutting for Trailer Body Manufacturers
The Electra FL 3015 8 kW fiber laser cutting machine from LVD Strippit maintains 2G acceleration while cutting to produce high quality, high accuracy cuts in simple to complex configurations on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
High Precision Coil Processing Lines for Fineblanking Brake System Components and More
The Fineblanking Edition HD straightener in high precision coil processing lines from COE Press Equipment addresses coil set and crossbow issues necessary to achieve the flatness required for producing near net shape blanked parts.
Powerful, Flexible Fiber Laser Cutting for Trailer Body Manufacturers
Using HighSpeed Eco cutting technology with a newly designed bi-flow nozzle that minimizes nitrogen consumption while maximizing productivity, the TruLaser 5030 fiber laser from TRUMPF can process complex contours and power through mild steel up to 1 in, stainless steel up to 1.5 in and aluminum up to 1 in.
Multi-Mode Feed Capability Increases Coil-Fed Laser Blanking Speeds
With Continuous Mode (On the Fly Cutting) capabilities on coil-fed laser blanking systems from LaserCoil Technologies, users can choose either Feed Index Mode (Stop/Start) or Continuous Mode for the best production run rate and reliability.
Ipsen Granted U.S. Patent for Advanced Loader Design
They have developed an innovative transport mechanism that can move a load within a multi-station heat treating system.
MSCI Streamlines Board of Directors
They reduce the maximum number of directors by 60 percent and create four official standing committees.
Renishaw and Identify3D Collaborate on Digital Manufacturing
Users of Renishaw AM systems can protect their digital intellectual property, enforce production rules and provide traceability in the digital supply chain.
United Performance Metals Expands Facility
They are adding another 10,000 sq ft to their Connecticut operation.
