MC Machinery Systems    Wood Dale, IL 60191
May 10, 2013 Providing 125.9 x 62.9 x 4.7 in. stroke, Model 3015 NX-F comes standard with fiber laser oscillator, Z-axis linear drive, preset auto-focus processing head, and 64-bit numerical control with 15 in. touchscreen. Rapid traverse rate is 4,724 ipm on single axis machine or 6,680 ipm on simultaneous machines. Additional features include multi-chamber dust collection mechanism and camera for material alignment.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Apr 12, 2013 In single cycle, HiQ MPW Modular Punch Weld Machine shapes membrane contour by punching, transports membrane belt by conveyor to welding site, ultrasonically welds membrane, and winds membrane tape on. Process saves material and minimizes cycle time to less than 2 seconds. Targeted application of energy and defined melt formation ensure that membrane is not damaged. To check whether membrane is correctly punched and positioned, system is equipped with vacuum monitor.

JENOPTIK Lasers & Material Processing    07745 Jena   Germany
Apr 11, 2013 Comprising robot, laser, electrical cabinet, and rotating table on 12 m² platform, JENOPTIK-VOTAN® BIM is capable of cutting 3D car body components, structural parts, or hydro-formed tubes for exhaust systems in seconds, making it suitable for automotive industry. Laser robot arm is unique in that optical fiber is located only in stationary robot shoulder and laser beam path is totally integrated. Weighing 5 kg, slim laser cutting head accesses tight locations and enables ±100 µm repeatability.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Mar 28, 2013 With Touch-L touchscreen graphical user interface on Sirius Standard and Plus models, both routine and complex applications can be completed with minimal operator input. Intuitive graphical icons and visual indicators display functions such as lens and nozzle selection, set point piercing/cutting, and cutting head position. Touch-L also incorporates part programming and nesting feature, allowing users to import parts directly on to control via network drive or USB memory stick.

Cincinnati Incorporated    Cincinnati, OH 45211 0111
Feb 18, 2013 Able to handle diverse materials, CL-400 delivers positioning speeds of 12,000 ipm, offers up to 1 in. processing range on mild steel, and features dual 5 x 10 ft pallets. Modular material handling system is optional, and 4,000 W resonator promotes cutting precision. Along with water-cooled linear motor drives that deliver dynamic positioning accuracy of ±0.001 in., system features Windows®-based HMI touchscreen control and Laser Programming and Nesting software.

Heinrich Georg GmbH    Kreuztal   Germany
Jan 29, 2013 Offering simultaneous cutting and punching, TBA400 highspeed is able to produce over 180 sheets/min for transformer lamination. Both shears as well as one of 2 V-notches and all 4 hole punches can be displaced by CNC. Thus this transformer lamination cut-to-length unit can produce up to 5 stacks with sheet lengths of 2,200 mm max with precision.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Jan 23, 2013 In one step, HiQ MPW transports membrane belt by conveyor, punches membrane contour, and welds membrane onto part, saving material and cutting cycle time to less than 2 seconds per weld cycle. Modular Weld Punch machine is equipped with vacuum monitor that checks whether membrane is correctly punched and positioned. Machine control also features gentle conveyor transport with splice check, which minimizes other sources of error and potential production downtime.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Jan 14, 2013 Featuring respective cut capacities of ¾, ½, and 3/8 in. for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, HyIntensity® Fiber Laser HFL030 comes with pre-developed cutting processes and all necessary components for table integration/operation. This 3 kW fiber laser system, optimized for cutting applications, is designed to minimize maintenance requirements.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Jan 08, 2013 Available with ByLaser 4400 or ByLaser 6000 CO2 laser source, BySprint Pro 3015 offers accelerated pierce times across full material range. Automatic nozzle changer provides up to 40 nozzles and CNC controlled automatic nozzle centering. For economic efficiency, system features wear-free solid state power supplies and magnetic-bearing turbine. Electrical power consumption is minimized because excitation is automatically switched off when protective door is opened and when machine is at standby.

Wilson Tool International Inc.    White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Nov 26, 2012 Combining tool-free punch adjustments with replaceable punch technology in one package, HPX™ guide assembly accelerates and facilitates use of thick turret tooling. Assemblies integrate EXP punch technology, which offers standard holder with universal punches, and HP2 punch adjustment capabilities. Able to work in all thick turret machines, products support ABS or non-ABS lubrication and can be used for round or shaped punches.

ATTEXOR Clinch Systems SA    Lenoir City, TN 37771
Nov 12, 2012 Featuring 16 in. deep C frame, SPOT CLINCH® 4006 P50 MAS will join up to 2 x 0.08 in., 2 x gauge 14, or 2 x 2 mm of mild steel at rate up to 100 joints/min. Stand-alone, plug-and-play machine offers Manual Approach Stroke, which uses lever to manually move piston up and down for pre-positioning tooling close to joining area, and to allow access to work pieces up to 60 mm high. Once piston is down, punch gap is below 8 mm, and foot pedal can be activated for clinching operation at full force.

Multicyl, Inc.    Bolton, ON L7E5R1  Canada
May 01, 2012 Available with standard rail sizes from 2-10 ft, MLR System is suitable for variable punching applications in sheet metal, angle iron, extrusion, or tubing. System is adjustable along Y axis with quick change set-up to accommodate punching in various part lengths and hole combinations. Operating with shop air, MLR System can meet OSHA standards without additional guarding.

PennEngineering® (Penn Engineering)    Danboro, PA 18916
Mar 02, 2012 Integrating modified punch and anvil, PEMSERTER® Tooling can install PEM® Type S self-clinching nuts permanently in thin aluminum sheets without need to pre-punch mounting hole in separate operation. Raised ring on anvil allows fastener to pierce its own mounting hole and then assists in final clinching process. PEM Type S nuts with thread sizes ¼-20, 5/16-18, M6, and M8 and with -2 shank length can be installed in aluminum sheets from 0.059-0.79 in. thick and no harder than HB 79.7.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.    Bartlett, IL 60103
Feb 22, 2012 Featuring modular design, Model MPW offers ultrasonic welding as well as means of die punching filter membrane material into appropriate shape and transporting material to weld region. System utilizes reel-to-reel guide system to index membrane material into position via tension control. Cylinder actuates ultrasonic tooling through die-punch assembly, cutting material to size. As tool passes through punch, vacuum is applied to hold material in place for welding operation.

AZCO Corp.    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Feb 08, 2012 Driven by servo motor, Modular Punch Station uses through hardened punch and die tooling for precision cuts. Roll of base material is placed on motorized unwind, and as dancer moves, unwind feeds out material to set of idler rollers. Servo driven nip rollers pull material through punch station, and motorized rewind winds material onto cardboard core. Operating from 110 Vac, station is mounted onto base plate and all functions are controlled via color touchscreen.

Hypertherm, Inc.    Hanover, NH 03755 0010
Feb 01, 2012 HyIntensity Fiber Laser systems HFL020 (2 kW) and HFL010 (1 kW) are designed for cutting applications, including marking. Each system delivers consistent cut quality across diverse material types, including brass and copper, and thicknesses up to 5/8 in. on mild steel. Design facilitates integration with and installation onto existing cutting tables, even those equipped with plasma torch. Cut quality and tolerances are optimized for fine-feature cutting on materials from gauge to plate.

BLM Group USA    Wixom, MI 48393
Sep 27, 2011 Able to cut large diameter, thick walled tubes, LT JUMBO Series can process mild, high strength, alloy, and stainless steels. System can be used to cut round, square, and rectangular tubes as well as non-tubular open structural sections ranging from 3-20 in. dia and lengths to 60 ft. All loading, cutting, and unloading operations are controlled by CNC, and system control software automatically selects optimal cutting method.

LVD Group    GULLEGEM 8560  Belgium
May 04, 2011 Strippit M-Series presses feature 47-station turret that has three 3.5 in. auto-index stations and four 2 in. stations, all of which accept shaped punches, dies, and indexable multi-tools. Integrating servo-driven hydraulic press drive, systems support axis speeds up to 380 hits/min on 1 in. centers and up to 900 hits/min on 0.04 in. centers. Units manage workpieces up to 49.21 x 98.4 in., with thicknesses up to 0.250 in., and integrate Energy Reduction System to manage electrical power usage.

Bystronic, Inc.    Elgin, IL 60123
Feb 22, 2011 Equipped with 2 kW Fiber 2000 fiber laser, BySprint Fiber 3015 can cut steel, stainless steel, and aluminum as well as non-ferrous metals such as copper and brass. Laser beam is transported to cutting head via passive fiber, and cutting head with 150 mm focal length optimizes performance in cutting of thin and thick material. While performance is optimized for handing metal sheets up to .160 in. thick, laser source provides power enough to process sheet materials as thick as .500 in.

Strippit Inc.    Akron, NY 14001-1321
Sep 01, 2010 Enabling accelerated processing of thin sheet materials, Strippit VX-1225 combines 20 metric ton hydraulic ram with 48-station turret and unique table design with 330 lb capacity. Hydraulic press drive and motor system delivers axis speeds up to 530 hits/min on 1 in. centers and up to 1,750 strokes/min. Accommodating workpieces up to .140 in. thick, system has 3 programmable, re-locatable work clamps whose operational capabilities eliminate no-punch zones.