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the exit end of a press, eliminating the need for side-out conveyors or side stack- ers. Based on a standard Automatic Feed design, the sizing of the conveyor system adapts to fit each customer’s dies.
The systems offer variable belt speed to enable integration of part-removal timing with the press stroke. Venturis create a secure vacuum hold to maintain part orientation as they move along the conveyors. And, they feature a variable- frequency drive integrated into the coil- feed-line controls.
The conveyors, rated to 650 ft./min., feature user-friendly operator screens that enable individual programming of speed per part. Pneumatic power and control are supplied from existing equipment. Automatic Feed: www.automaticfeed.com
Transporting
and Gripping
for Hot Forming
At FABTECH 2019, Bilsing Automation highlighted its line of beams, grippers (clamps), vacuum cups and couplings designed to withstand the high-temperature environment of hot forming, increasingly
PSB-20 pneumatic grippers come with a self-locking feature that reportedly ensures improved production safety and can achieve a clamping force of 800 N. They can withstand workpiece temper- atures to 1832 F, have temperature sens- ing for inline process control and cali- bration, and are available in fixed-jaw, block-jaw and L-version configurations
with various connection choices.
WF2 vacuum cups, designed to address part holding for a variety of hot forming applications to 482 F, can handle odd- shaped workpieces and are available in all automotive mounts and a full range
of shapes.
Bilsing Automation: www.bilsing-automation.com
Tech Update
Complete Press
Automation Control
INTRODUCING
used to process lightweight advanced steels. Modular in design, the aluminum tools come with a standard automatic coupling for mechanical, electrical and pneumatic connections, allowing for effi- cient tool changeover. Also, in addition to being sheathed in temperature-resistant materials, the tooling―bayonets, exten- sions, tubes, couplings―are manufactured with temperature-resistant glue capable of withstanding heat to 1232 F.
The New SmartPAC PRO enables unprecedented press control power, ease of use, and versatility. The large, vivid touch screen, unlimited setup storage, user-configurable dashboards, and shared access over the network will maximize your productivity. Unrivaled communication capacity – including the ability to host a Wonderware U/I – make it the only interface you’ll need on your press. Make a quantum leap in press room automation today.
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