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Electromagnetic Quick, Safe Die-Clamping System

Soph featured the Magbo MBS electro-permanent magnetic quick-die-clamping system for stamping presses, suitable for suitable for die plates, die shoes, quick-die-change plates or parallels of any size with no modifications, thus delivering savings in engineering time and overall cost.

Needing only a single operator and no tools, MBS in a few seconds with the press of a
button enables safe die clamping and unclamping. MBS offers locating devices and bolster extensions that easily can be added, and scrap holes can be used. The system provides uniform clamping with as much as 12 tons/sq. ft. of force, and is not affected by electrical breakdowns as the die will stay in position at the same strength indefinitely even without power supply.

MBS does not magnetize the entire die, company officials explain, as the magnetic flux penetrates the die only to a depth of 20 mm. The die face and part cannot become magnetized, allowing for scrap removal and proper die operation without interference.

New to MBS, a force-reading controller that accurately measures clamping force and enables die identification for as many as 10,000 separate dies.

See also: SOPH, Inc.

Technologies: Tooling

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