Page 14 - MetalForming October 2017

Tech Update
Convert Ordinary Pipe into Part, Scrap Conveyors
power. If a secure pipe connection is required where the Line Vac will be fre- quently removed for cleaning, sanitary- flange units also are available.
Exair Corp.: www.exair.com
Aluminum 21⁄2-NPT and 3-NPT threaded Line Vac air-operated conveyors convert ordinary pipe into a conveying system for parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials. Their larger size makes them ideal for conveying larger parts and large volumes of material across long distances. The threaded Line Vac is designed to attach to standard plumbing pipe couplers, making it simple to build a complete system using pipe and fittings available from any home center, hardware store or plumbers supply.
On-the-Fly Laser Drilling
The conveyors eject a small amount of compressed
air to produce a vacuum on one end with high output
flows on the other. Response is instantaneous, and regulating the compressed-air pressure provides infinite control of the conveying rate. Applications include scrap and trim removal, material conveying, part transfer, fiber tensioning and filling operations.
Prima Power Laserdyne’s SmartPerf tool now is available on the company’s Nd:YAG and fiber-laser systems. Designed for on- the-fly laser drilling of simple to complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths in 2D and 3D parts, the offering ensures quality holes in terms of metallurgy and geometry. Higher productivity is accom- plished by eliminating the need for accel- eration and deceleration at each hole location. The on-the-fly drilling is effective for precision drilling small-diameter (0.2 to 0.6 mm) holes. Thousands of holes
The conveyors are CE-compliant and meet OSHA pressure requirements. Smaller sizes, to 3⁄8 NPT, are available in stock. Threaded Line Vac models also are available in type-303 and type-316 stainless steel for more demanding high-temperature, corrosive and hygienic environments. They also come with smooth ends for use with hose and tubing, and heavy-duty units provide abrasion resistance while producing maximum
VISIT US AT
FABTECH
BOOTH
B-25094
og. o

the
12 MetalForming/October 2017
www.metalformingmagazine.com
e obots.com/case-stories/task-for
univ
ersa -r
ce-tips/ obots.com/distributors