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feedback of ram positions to the control valve creates a closed-loop regulation circuit, for accurate control of ram position. Presses are offered with capacity of 1600, 3200, 4000 and 6300 kN, with speed to 100 strokes/min. The brochure describes features—four-column press frame, die-protection sys- tem, central lubrication, automatic die clamping, online diag- nostics (optional), and more.
Schmid Corp. of America: 517/768-9669;
www.schmidpress.com
Vibration Isolation—Vibro/Dynamics Corp., Broadview, IL, has published a new brochure
highlighting the firm’s Micro/Level
Isolators for medium to large-
sized stamping and forging press-
es, machine tools and die-cast
and plastic injection molding
machines. The shock-isolation
products reduce transmitted
shock and vibration, and also
allow manufacturers to precisely
level, align and properly support
industrial machinery.
Vibro/Dynamics Corp.: 708/345-2050; www.vibrodynamics.com
Modular Tooling for Automated Applications—Bilsing Automation, based in Germany with U.S. operations in Clinton Township, MI, presents a capabilities brochure describing its lineup of tooling systems for robotic press transfer, linear trans- fer, tri-axis transfer presses and crossbar transfer presses. Also described are its use of special materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum for vacuum-cup mounting and customized rubber mix- tures to optimize vacuum-cup life.
Bilsing Automation North America: 586/463-0686;
www.bilsing-automation.com
Quick-Die-Change Solutions— Clamping systems, die lifters, pump units, magnetic lifters, die- handling systems, couplers and clamping packages—EAS Mold & Die Change Systems, Inc., Menomonee Falls, WI, offers it all in this pamphlet. Complete hydraulic clamping packages— designed to simplify ordering and installation—consist of eight hydraulic adaptive clamping cylin-
ders, connecting hoses, parking stations if required, connec- tor blocks and a hydraulic pump unit. Also available: die split- ters and inspection units, for efficient maintenance operations. EAS Mold & Die Change Systems, Inc.: 262/783-7955; www.easchangesystems.com
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