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AMADA AMERICA, INC.
180 Amada Court |
Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
877-262-3287 |
www.amada.com/america
The ACIES 2515 AJ is equipped with a high-speed AMNC 3i control, 300-tool capacity storage rack, automated tool changer, and a multi-shelf automated Tower to achieve 24/7 productivity.
“Our green-light-on
time increased from
30% to 80%. ”
— Ed Zerjav
Combination
Technology
Advanced Automation.
ACIES 2515 AJ — A Highly-Automated Punch/Fiber Laser Combination System: The ACIES AJ achieves unmatched productiv- ity and scratch-free processing of complex sheet metal parts including forming and tapping. Equipped with a 4kW fiber laser, the ACIES AJ has expanded Vernier’s range of capabilities to include the efficient cutting of brass, copper and Muntz metal. By automating tool changes and material handling, ACIES achieves continuous, high-speed processing — increasing Vernier’s green-light-on time from 30% to 80%.
HG 1003 ATC Integrated Bending System: AMADA’s patented Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) enables Vernier to achieve 20 setups
per shift instead of 4-5 per day — greatly increasing throughput. Even complex tool setups are completed in less than three minutes. The ATC’s large tool capacity allows for quick and easy introduction of rush jobs while expediting setup for repeat jobs.
To summarize the power of partnership, Ed Zerjav adds the following thoughts, “In combination with outstanding machine reliability, AMADA has al- ways been responsive to any service issues. This makes for a great partnership which is mutually beneficial for AMADA and VMF — as well as our customers.”
company that employs over 80 people — operating from a 55,000 sq. ft. fa- cility on 12 acres in Seymour, CT. Serving a variety of customers in Medical, Security, Packaging and Machine Tool Industries, VMF fabricates a high-mix of small-to-medium size lots.
Committed to providing the utmost in quality while meeting customers’ ever-increasing demands for shorter lead times, VMF partnered with AMADA to provide the optimal solution for their specific needs which includes the following machines.
The Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) and the AMNC 3i control work together to make certain all tools can be staged at the same time. As a result,Vernier’s oper- ators can run more jobs in a single setup to optimize throughput.
Vernier Metal Fabricating (VMF)
was incorporated in 1967. Founded by John Zerjav Sr., the company started in a 1-car garage in Bridgeport, CT. Today, VMF has evolved and grown to a thriving
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