BLECHEXPO 2019 PREVIEW SHEET METAL IN PROFILE
partner is Brandauer (https://is.gd/kexoci).
For those operating punch press
machines, Mate Precision Tooling (https://
is.gd/fodugi) will use Blechexpo to
demonstrate solutions such as its QCT toolless
punch retention system, which has
been expanded to include Metric QCT and
AMX QCT for Amada air-blow systems, and
MXT QCT for Wilson Series 90 systems. The
QCT system is simple and intuitive to set up;
simply ip the durable latch to remove and
snap the new insert into place without any
additional tools.
Also on the stand will be the Mate
Versadie HD clamp clearing solutions. With
Mate Versadie HD, there is no need to
replace the entire die but instead employ
replaceable die inserts. Versadie inserts are
designed to allow for the longest lengths
currently available in the industry, up to
115.82 mm for E Stations and 90.42 mm
for D Stations.
With regard to CADCAM solutions, Radan,
which is available from the Production
Software business of Hexagon
Manufacturing Intelligence, will promote the
virtues of its latest 2020.0 release (more
details: https://is.gd/vuxela). Here, a further
reduction in mouse-clicks, along with
improvements to nesting and reporting,
allows customers to see an increase in
ef ciency, saving both time and costs.
Furthermore, the newly developed quick nest
mode provides a more visual interface, with
limited upfront set-up for projects. Time
bene ts can also be achieved with machinespeci
c projects and templates.
So, what of bending technology? Well,
LVD (https://is.gd/xepune) will use Blechexpo
to shine the spotlight on its Dyna-Cell robotic
bending cell, which combines the high speed
Dyna-Press Pro electric press brake with an
industrial robot. The compact, integrated
unit automates the bending of small-to
medium-sized parts in varying batch sizes at
speeds of up to 25 mm/sec. Also on the
stand will be LVD’s ToolCell automated tool
changing press brake that maximises
bending productivity through a storage of
tooling housed within the machine.
Continuing the bending theme, Prima
Power (https://is.gd/ohuxaj) will likely be
discussing its new series of hP hydraulic
press brakes for the high tonnage market
that has emerged following a new
The redesigned MC 125 stamping press
from Schuler now boasts smart functions
collaboration agreement between Prima and
Gasparini. Prima Power can now distribute
products in the Gasparini range under Prima
Power’s brand and colours.
The family of hP hydraulic press brakes
takes in 10 medium-large format models
from 270 to 650 tons. At the base of the
agreement there is a real industrial project,
which sees hP press brakes not only
marketed but assisted by the Prima Power
network. The two technologies – hP hydraulic
and Prima’s servo-electric eP range – have
complementary advantages and
applications.
Finishing touch developments
Timesavers will use its stand to highlight its capabilities in sheet
and plate deburring, edge rounding, nishing and precision
grinding. Six machines will be on display, ranging from the small
manual 10 series machine, through to the 42 series machines for
deburring, edge rounding and heavy slag removal (https://is.gd/
jeseje). Timesavers is represented in the UK by Ellesco (https://
is.gd/tixoka).
Blechexpo visitors will see the latest innovations led by the 42
series machines, one of which, a 42 series HWRB rotary brush
machine, will be demonstrating Timesavers’ newly developed
Hammerhead technology for the removal of heavy slag.
The second 42 series model, designated WWRBW, will highlight
the machines’ capabilities for deburring, creating uniform edgerounding
(up to 2 mm radius) and removing laser oxide.
Timesavers 32 series machines provide a lower cost
alternative to surface and edge nishing. The model on display,
a 32 series WRBW rotary brush machine, will feature newly
developed technology in the form of an optical system that
continuously measures brush length. Those measurements are
then used to automatically set the brush to the exact
speci cations input by the user, eliminating any need for manual
calibration.
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