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Tech Update
Simple, Effective Plasma Cutter a Fit for Every Shop
The new HPLC Series CNC plasma-
cutting machine introduced at Fabtech
by Techno Inc., New Hyde Park, NY, fea-
tures operating simplicity, low-cost
precision torch positioning and closed-
loop position feedback control. The
heavy-duty machine frame is a welded
tubular structure, ground and stress
relieved. Precision ballscrews and
closed-loop servos provide accurate
torch positioning. A plasma-CNC inter-
face offers these and other commands: automatic digital torch-height control, automatic torch touch off, programmable pierce-time delay with signal pierce verifi- cation, and torch error detection. Maximum cutting speed is 800 in./min; z-axis trav- el maxes out at 5 in.
Techno offers the machine in three models (all equipped to handle 1-in.-thick steel workpieces) with processing area of 50 by 50 in., 50 by 97 in. and 62 by 121 in. Met- alformers can outfit the machine a range of plasma-cutting torches, including the Hyper- therm Powermax 45 (cut to 1⁄2 in., pierce to 3⁄8 in.) and Powermax 1000 (cut to 1.25 in., pierce to 1⁄2 in.).
Techno Inc.: 800/819-3366; www.technoinc.com
Highlights from
Press-Brake Tooling System Clamps
and Seats in One Operation
The ExpressRail hydraulic clamping system displayed at Fabtech by Wilson Tool, White Bear Lake, MN, enables fab- ricators to reduce the number of steps in their press-brake tooling setups and changeovers. Available for Wilson Amer- ican Precision and WT Style Precision tool- ing, the ExpressRail clamping system automatically clamps and seats tooling in a single operation. One touch of the wireless pendant control activates the clamps to quickly and accurately clamp and seat tooling along the full length of the beam.
A unique low-profile design won’t eat into the open height required for larger parts, optimizing bending capacity. The tooling is treated with Wilson Tool’s
Introducing the Shed-ItTM – a revolutionary new ejector system that delivers more of what you want.
More productivity. Generates profits.
50,000,000 press strokes. Zero failures.
Eliminates ejector failures. Long-lasting ejector system.
Make the switch to the Shed-It

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