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NewProducts
Press-Brake Trio Covers a Range of Applications
MC Machinery Systems, Inc., Wood Dale, IL, introduces three new machines in the Dener press-brake lineup. The line offers a machine for every sheetmetal-fabri- cation shop need, covering the tonnage range of 40 to 2000 tons and offering three- to more than 11-axis
capability.
The Smart model is an
entry-level three-axis CNC press brake with an option- al fourth axis, and offers advanced proportional valve control that synchronizes its hydraulic cylinders for opti- mum parallelism. The brake also offers automatic ton- nage and stroke adjustment.
The Puma model comes standard with four axes with the option for additional axes, and brings a more sophisticated 2D color, 15-in. touch- screen control. It also adds more ram and backgauge speed to increase production
efficiency.
Finally, the Tiger press brake model comes loaded with six standard axes, CNC crown-
ing, linear-guided front sheet supports, 15-in. stroke and 200 mm/sec. ram speed.
MC Machinery Systems, Inc: 630/616-5920; www.mitsubishi-world.com
Fabricate Corrugated Plate in Any Press or Press Brake
can be delivered as a fully automated line or as individual machines prepared for later automation.
AP&T: 704/292 2900; www.apt-usa.com
Light-Duty Square-Wave Tig Welder Loaded
with Features
Lincoln Electric has reintroduced its Square Wave TIG 175 gas-tungsten-arc- welding power supply, an economical machine designed for automotive repair and restoration as well as light-duty metal fabrication. It delivers high-duty-cycle per- formance and offers Auto Balance control for welding aluminum alloys. A foot-pedal control is included, as is a quick-dis- connect Twist Mate torch connection. The Lincoln Electric Co.: 216/481-8100; www.lincolnelectric.com
Vacuum Cups
for the Press Shop
Bilsing Automation North America, Clinton Township, MI, introduces its new-generation P- series vacuum cups for the press shop, tailored for automotive- industry sheetmetal applications. Bilsing’s
new cup design offers improved holding capability, which improves servo-press performance and speed through the abil- ity to run higher stroke rates. The bright yellow cups are formed with a cleat-type tread designed to absorb transverse forces and help disperse oils from the sheetmetal surface, enhancing gripping ability. Additionally, the cups can adapt to various part geometry and materials, handling ferrous and nonferrous sheet. Bilsing Automation North America, a subsidiary of Bilsing Automation GmbH: 586/463-0686; www.bilsing-automation.com
Hydrapower Intl., Marco Island, FL, has developed a system to reduce labor and improve safety and accuracy during production of corrugated plates. The system, which can be outfitted to any press or press brake, raises and lowers the workpiece into and out of the die when forming hat sections, V ribs and other pro-
these shapes using several operators to manipulate the material into the dies and then lift the material to reposition it for the next bend. When using the Hydrapower system, one operator can process the job more quickly, safely and accurately.
Hydrapower Intl.: 239/642-5379;
www.hydrapower-intl.com
AP&T Introduces Turnkey Production Lines for Air-Duct Parts
Designed to allow a production facil- ity to quickly begin serving customers reli- ably and efficiently, new turnkey air- duct production lines from AP&T, Monroe, NC, include a hydraulic press and tool- ing, and all of the equipment needed for blank feeding with cutting, press feeding and outfeeding. Production solutions
files. It also feeds the plate through the press at each bend location.
There are numerous applications where fabricators are presently forming
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