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NewProducts
Automatic Line for Punching and Shearing of Flats
The Geka Alfa 150 automatic line for punching and shearing of flats, developed by Comeq Inc., White Marsh, MD, boasts a small footprint due to its compact self-contained design. The machine will process 4-in. x 1⁄2-in. and 6-in. by 3⁄8-in. copper flats, and includes two CNC- selected punches that can be of two dif-
ferent diameters. Also included is a special nondeforming shearing system. The Geka Alfa 150 employs a simple CNC control for X and Y positioning, to ensure accurate hole punching.
Comeq representatives say that the company is experiencing an influx of ener- gy-related industry requests for the high-
volume fabrication of copper bus bar, and that the Geka Alfa 150 is the perfect machine for the job since bus-bar fab- rication requires multiple holes be punched in multiple places for connec- tion purposes.
Comeq, Inc.: 410/933-8500;
www.comeq.com
Sheet Fanners Handle Heavy-Gauge Steel
Hi-Powr permanent-magnetic sheet fanners introduced by Eriez Manufac- turing Co., Erie, PA, will successfully sep- arate steel sheet as thick as 1⁄8 in. in stacks to 14 in. tall. Semi-sticky, oily and bent sheets can be fanned with ease thanks to a rugged magnetic circuit completely enclosed to withstand severe usage. Units—available in three strengths and four functional heights—feature a durable stainless-steel U-shaped frame with stainless-steel antifriction strips and back cover.
Eriez Manufacturing: 814/835-6000;
www.eriez.com
Super-Strong Robot
Fanuc Robotics America Inc., Rochester Hills, MI, introduces the M- 2000iA/1200 super-heavy-duty robot, able to lift parts weighing as much as 3000 lb. It can support the maximum- rated payload with a 0.6-m offset from the faceplate and with full articulated motion at the wrist. Use it to manipulate truck, tractor and automotive frames, and in similar machine-tending applications. Fanuc Robotics North America: 248/377-7000; www.fanucrobotics.com
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