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FABTECH Previews
Press-System Modernization
and Relocation Support
Schuler Inc. Booth 1421
Schuler, Canton, MI, will focus on press-system productivity at its booth in the METALFORM technology area of FABTECH, featuring its ServoDirect tech- nology (SDT) for stampers operating in the range of 300 tons and above. It also will highlight the capabilities offered
by its technical services group for press- system modernization and press-relo- cation support.
SDT technology promises to increase press output and improve a stamper’s ability to produce value-added compo- nents using enhanced in-die processes such as welding and assembly. Schuler also will introduce its new PowerFeed coil- feed units designed to keep up with the demands of SDT metalforming presses.
Booth visitors also will learn how Schuler can bring aging machines up to state-of-the-art performance by offer- ing control-system upgrades, electronic transfer system retrofits, automatic die change, press-to-press automation, die cushions and complete press over- hauls/rebuilds.
Lastly, Schuler Hydroforming will feature its full range of technical services and production capabilities for tubular and hollow parts.
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Retrofittable Window-
Mount Transfers
Linear Transfer Automation Booth 1201
Linear Transfer Automation, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, has recently installed a number of heavy-duty window-mount- ed transfer systems on large-bed press- es, and will have representatives on hand in the METALFORM technology area to explain the design—a perfect solu-
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tion for dual- or single-ram large-bed presses that have old, worn-out mechan- ical transfer systems. The systems can mount either above or below the feed path and take up a lot less room than the sys- tems they are replacing. These new