BLECHEXPO 2019 PREVIEW SHEET METAL IN PROFILE
Mazak’s 3D Fabri Gear 400III
features a torch that moves in fi ve axes
The laser cutting machine is equipped
with a 3D torch that enables movement on
ve different axes, ensuring that it is
capable of processing both closed and open
pro les. On the machine, the torch delivers
accuracy by cutting vertically to ensure that
the metal tubes sit ush against each other
with no gaps. This capability reduces the
need for jigs to hold the cut metal in place
prior to welding and reduces the amount of
weld material, offering the bene t of faster
weld times and greater strength from the
weld. Mazak estimates that tube cut with
the 3D Fabri Gear III can be welded and
assembled twice as fast as conventionally
cut tube.
Retaining the tube theme, Bystronic
(https://is.gd/unokom) will be promoting its
newly developed ByTube 130 bre laser
cutting system. The automated machine
reduces the need for manual intervention to
a minimum and thus makes entry into the
eld of tube processing particularly easy.
At the same time, the system covers a wide
range of requirements. Since 85% of market
potential lies in the small tube segment, the
ByTube 130 is geared toward the processing
of tubes with diameters between 10 and
130 mm. The machine has a loading
capacity of 17 kg/m, while the 2D cutting
head allows a large proportion of customer
requests to be processed, since vertical
cuts account for 90% of the market.
Available in two performance levels – 2 or
3 kW – the shorter wavelength of bre
compared with CO2 laser technology means
it has no problems with highly re ective,
non-ferrous metals, such as copper and
brass.
The latest press technology will be
prominent at the show, not least on the
stand of Schuler, which has completely
redesigned its MC 125 stamping press to
offer smart functions (more details: https://
is.gd/fi kuxo). The fully networked machine
will be shown for the rst time at Blechexpo.
Thanks to additional integrated sensors, the
status of MC 125 can be monitored at all
times. This capability ensures the
productivity of the machine and prevents
unplanned shutdowns. Visitors to the
Schuler stand can experience these
capabilities for themselves, using their
mobile devices.
The mechanics of the stamping machine
have also been updated. For instance,
Schuler has now implemented pre-stressed,
play-free roller guides. The guides not only
guarantee the necessary precision, but are
low maintenance.
Stamping presses of the MC series (with
a press force of up to 500 tonnes) offer bed
sizes that range from 1,400 by 1,000 mm
for the MC 125, up to 3,000 by 1,400 mm
for the MC 500.
Intelligent stamping will also form the
focus on the stand of Fagor Arrasate, where
the company will highlight presses that
provide 24/7 connectivity. Fagor Arrasate
can offer solutions that include 4.0 FA Link
MAP, Smart Connect and Digital Twin, all of
which serve to optimise processes, increase
productivity, supervise installations and
improve the nal quality of products. The
24/7 connectivity offered by these systems
allows precise traceability of workpieces and
enables users to know at all times the
status of press operation, which in turn
facilitates strategies such as predictive
maintenance.
STAMPING ITS MARK
In addition, Fagor Arrasate will focus on high
speed stamping, hot stamping and
composite production systems. The
company is represented in the UK by
Embassy Machinery (https://is.gd/alizak).
Another specialist in stamping is Yamada
Dobby, which this year celebrates its
centenary. At Belchexpo, the company will
present its NXT-50Wi-150, which is optimally
prepared for all requirements of Industry
4.0. The NXT-50Wi-150 offers a press force
of 500 kN, a bolster length of 1,500 mm,
an adjustable stroke length and speed up to
800 strokes per minute. In addition, bottom
dead centre accuracy to 2 microns can be
achieved during stamping, says the
company. Yamada Dobby’s UK showcase
Sawing & storage technology
Kasto (https://is.gd/omiyuv) is set to promote an energy recovery and storage concept
for automated storage systems, plus new sawing machines, which could extend from the
KASTOmicut workshop bandsaw and the versatile series KASTOwin/miwin, to the
KASTOvariospeed and KASTOtec production saws. It is also likely that the company will
promote its range of digital solutions.
On request, Kasto can offer its automated storage systems with energy recovery and
integrated energy storage. Surplus kinetic energy – such as that produced when braking
or lowering lifting gear – can be converted into electricity, fed back into the grid and used
exibly. Existing Kasto storage systems can also be retro tted.
Smart solutions from Kasto include digitalisation and Industry 4.0 developments. Just
one of many products, the KASTOlogic warehouse management system not only enables
the continuous administration and control of automated storage systems, it also
manages the mobile inventories of manual warehouse areas.
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