Page 12 - MetalForming-Mar-2018-issue

Tech Update
Laser Cut-to-Blanking Proves Itself
Schuler Inc., Canton, MI, reports that data from a recent customer shows that laser cut-to-blank machines with the company’s DynamicFlow technology can match the productivity of conventional cutting lines. According to company officials, after the first year of oper- ation, the new plant exceeded the contractually agreed output rates by 20 to 100 percent, depending on the component produced. For example, more than 8500 skin panels were produced in one shift via laser cut-to-blank machines, enough to supply a Schuler servo- press line operating at 18 strokes/min. Especially with surface-sensitive aluminum circuit boards, the laser-blanking system rivals the productivity of a conventional
Wintriss Introduces a New Flagship Press-Automation Controller
cutting line, claim company officials.
In addition, the customer reportedly saves on the purchase, storage, maintenance
The new control architecture supports advanced connectivity features such as remote access from PCs and mobile devices, e-mail messaging, and compat- ibility with the Wintriss’ IIoT production- tracking solution, ShopFloorConnect. It also maintains backward compatibility with all legacy SmartPac 1 and 2 modules, including the DiProPac die-protection sys- tem, ProCamPac programmable limit
and repair of tools, as well as set-up effort due to the fact that blank shapes can be changed at the push of a button. Laser cutting also improves cut-edge quality.
Several laser-blanking machines with DynamicFlow technology already are in operation in the automotive industry.
Schuler Inc.: www.schulerinc.com
Wintriss Controls Group, Acton, MA, has released its new SmartPac Pro press- automation controller. The SmartPac Pro features a vibrant touchscreen interface, dual-core processors, user-configurable dashboards, unlimited tool-setup memory and the ability to share setups among networked SmartPac Pro units.
Made to Handle Metal.
We help you make
things faster, safer... better.
Industrial Magnetics, Inc. fabricates innovative and unique magnetic solutions for industrial lifting, holding, fixturing and moving applications as well as a wide variety of conveying products for ferrous metal parts, lids, containers and more.
Plates, Pipes, Parts... No Problems!
Industrial Magnetics, Inc.
888.582.0823 • www.magnetics.com
10 MetalForming/March 2018
www.metalformingmagazine.com