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Custom Engineered Compressed Air Systems
Complete systems from Kaeser include compressors, blower packages, boosters, vacuum packages, compressed air filters, refrigerated dryers, desiccant dryers, condensate management, piping, and more engineered to each application.
Wedge Clamp Supports Upper Die if Pressure Loss Occurs
Actuated via hydraulic, electric or springs, this wedge clamp from Hilma features a patented safety notch added to the tapered clamping bolt to support the upper die in the event of a pressure loss.
Innovative Hydraulic Press Systems
Hydraulic presses from Greenerd range from gap frame and straight-side to die-spotting and forging presses, with unlimited size and tonnage capabilities and integration of FANUC robots.
How to Achieve Huge Energy Savings on Hydraulic Systems
To reduce the carbon footprint, Green Hydraulic Power units from MJC increase machine yield, reduce noise emissions, generate less heat, shorten machine cycle times and involve less oil volume, saving up 70 percent in energy costs.
Laser Technology for Gearmaking, Powertrain, Off-Highway Applications
Available with CO2 or solid-state lasers with onboard loading and powerful CNC programming capabilities of the machine, the Arnold Ravensburg CNC workcell from GMTA is suitable for mass production or smaller batches.
Bladderless Fluid Forming of Large Prototypes or Oversized High Run Parts
The FormBalancer FB42 from FluidForming Americas can create complex parts at lower costs in titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and other metals without the use of trouble-prone bladders.
Automatic Horizontal CNC Band Saw Efficiently Cuts Stainless, Tool Steel and More
The sturdy, high production DC-620CNC Hercules II band saw from DoALL uses operates with a ball screw servo motor using “SMART” controls to program and cut a wide range of full and profile materials.
Electronic Tapping Units Increase Stamping Productivity
Electronic Tapping Units from Fibro incorporate advanced servo technology and process control to increase stamping productivity and efficiency with a thread range of M0.8 to M24 and production speeds exceeding 140 SPM.
ERP with Data Analytics for Machine Trending
The OEE KPIs Dashboard for EDA Mattec Content shows how the combination of ERP and MES content in the same EDA solution from Epicor gives shops a complete, affordable, and easy-to-use system.
Upgraded Feed Line for Progressive Die Operations
The UnderLoop SpaceSaver from Dallas Industries is a reconfigured threading system featuring a servo-driven synthetic tension roll, UnderLoop lower threading table and rocker arm, and de-bending assembly.
Point-Of-Use Indicators Increase Responsiveness, Repeatability and Reliability
SmartLight visual indicators from Balluff can direct, instruct and guide operators in nearly any manufacturing task to increase productivity and minimize workforce errors by providing innovative personnel guidance in pick-to-light systems, part placement, part positions, format change guidance and many other applications.
Small Parts Handling on Automated or Semi-Automated Systems
The AirPacer system from Automatic Tool Co. provides fixed precision pick-and-place motions controlled via a precision cam and powered by a pneumatic rotary actuator.
