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Feed Lines
can be a challenge with thinner mate- rials,” says Galuszka. “And, we expect that the larger bearing surfaces will prolong bearing life.
“To handle the delicate materials without leaving any marks,” Galuszka continues, “the rolls are coated with #5 Crodon, a better fit for our applica-
BELOW THE HOOK
Weber worked closely with CHS to pro- vide several feed-line features to meet its specific application-based require- ments. Among them is the dual-caliper failsafe braking system on the coil reel, shown here. The braking sys- tem is self-monitoring and auto-adjusting based on laser gauging of coil OD, significantly more operator- friendly than feed lines that require operators to constantly make adjust- ments.
tion than the more typical and heavier #3 Crodon coating that we felt could cause part marking.”
“The servo feed also features an adjustable-stroke cylinder for pilot- ing,” adds Lohbauer. “This allows us to adjust the pilot/feed roll travel to minimize roll lift based on the materi-
al thickness being stamped. And, the feeder includes a MultiMediaCard read- er. We can store all of the feed param- eters for each die on the cards as back- up should we need to change out the drive.”
What Else is Cooking?
With new Weber grill models intro- duced in 2013, and likely more coming soon, the pressroom hasn’t seen its last piece of new equipment, by far. Deliv- ered in late November and expected to be commissioned early in 2015: a new 800-ton Heim straightside press accompanied by another well- equipped CHS feed line.
“Better setups and changeovers, optimum material traction through the feeds and confidence that our stamped parts will exit the press lines flaw-free and aesthetically pleasing is what we’re after,” summarizes Galuszka. “And that’s exactly what we’re getting thanks to all of the special features and bene- fits of our pressroom equipment.” MF
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