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Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 8
- From The Fabricator
Multicyl punching systems designed for aluminum extrusions
- Jul 23, 2019
- Product Release
Multicyl has announced the development of equipment for aluminum extrusion punching applications for fenestration- and construction-related industries. The systems with patented cylinder design include simple, single-punch stations, as well as gang punching, custom notches, and automated equipment...
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Mate Rollerball tooling creates stiffening ribs for structural rigidity
- Jun 20, 2019
- Product Release
Using Mate’s Rollerball tooling, punch press operators can create stiffening ribs and decorative beads in sheet metal without secondary operations. The tool forms the rib by pinching the metal between two omnidirectional ball bearings in the upper tool assembly and a single ball bearing in the...
- From The Fabricator
Tolomatic adds press model to RSX extreme-force electric actuator line
- Jun 13, 2019
- Product Release
Tolomatic's new RSX096P electric linear actuator increases the force range of the existing RSX product family to 40,000 lbf. and is designed to be optimized for force in the extend direction. The actuator is suitable for metal forming and assembly including pressing, punching, stamping, riveting,...
- From The Fabricator
Wendorff Bros. sells Steel Craft, Hartford Finishing, Capitol Stampings
- Jun 3, 2019
- News Release
Wendorff Bros. Co. Inc. has announced the sale of Steel Craft Corp. and Hartford Finishing, both of Hartford, Wis., along with Milwaukee-based Capitol Stampings, to MiddleGround Capital of Lexington, Ky. Steel Craft offers laser cutting, punching, press brake forming, welding, machining, painting,...
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood’s EVOx servo-electric presses suitable for light-duty assembly
- Apr 24, 2019
- Product Release
Beckwood Press Co. has launched the EVOx™ line of servo-electric presses. Available from 0.5 to 50 tons, they are suitable for light-duty assembly applications including clamping, crimping, joining, press fitting, punching/blanking, riveting, spring testing, staking, and swaging. The presses are...
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Multicyl adds adjustable part support to MLR punching table
- Mar 5, 2019
- Product Release
The MLR (Multicyl Linear Rail) system is Multicyl’s trademarked product line of adjustable punching tables. It uses shop air with standard “Press in A Box” cylinder packages to supply the punching power. The company now offers an adjustable part support option that slides on its own separate...
- From The Fabricator
The road from turret punch press operator to guru
- By Tim Heston
- Mar 1, 2019
- Article
The best punch operators build a solid technical foundation in the process over years of experience. Some become the technical gurus who coach others and spur creative thinking.
- From The Fabricator
Wilson Tool’s XSharp grinder sharpens punching tools automatically
- Mar 1, 2019
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International offers the XSharp™ grinder for automated, hands-off tool sharpening. The operator enters the tool style, size, and grind amount into the touchscreen interface, and the machine completes the sharpening. The grinder uses an automated height detection feature to locate the...
- From The Fabricator
EVS Metal adds turret punch press to New Hampshire facility
- Mar 1, 2019
- News Release
Riverdale, N.J.-based metal fabricator EVS Metal has added an Amada AE 2510NT single AC servo-drive turret punch press to its New Hampshire facility. The machine has servo-electric-driven motors that allow for quicker turnaround on punching processes while saving energy. It integrates fabrication...
- From The Fabricator
Mate Versadie HD slits thick materials
- Feb 26, 2019
- Product Release
Mate offers the Versadie HD™ thick-turret insert slitting die. It accommodates lengths up to 4.560 in. for E stations and 3.560 in. for D stations, offering improved slitting in thicker materials that require more than 0.016-in. total die clearance. The base incorporates a hat die feature to...
- From The Fabricator
Kaast PS ironworker features five workstations
- Feb 21, 2019
- Product Release
Kaast offers the PS ironworker, which offers five workstations for punching, shearing, and notching operations. Featuring tonnage capacity from 45 to 175 tons, the DP two-cylinder machine style allows parallel work on the punch, as well as a second workstation. Ironworkers from 65 tons and up...
- From The Fabricator
Scotchman Industries adds three options to hydraulic ironworkers
- Feb 11, 2019
- Product Release
Scotchman Industries has released three new options for current hydraulic ironworker models. Low-profile LED work lights are available on all current models. They can be located on the punch station; the punch and shear station; and the punch, shear, and notcher stations. Jog motor control is...
- From The Fabricator
Jetcam releases new versions of nesting, automation software
- Jan 16, 2019
- Product Release
Jetcam has launched new versions of its core nesting software for CNC punch and profiling technologies—Jetcam Expert—and Jetcam Orders Controller (JOC) automation software. In the nesting software, Jet-Cut applies fly cutting during the tooling process, automatically identifying areas that can...
- From The Fabricator
Walter DC150 Perform 5 × Dc drill can be used with all materials
- Jan 7, 2019
- Product Release
Walter has introduced the DC150 Perform 5 × Dc drill, a solid-carbide drill that can be used universally with all materials and with a variety of workpieces. The drill is suitable for use without internal coolant on small and medium batch sizes. The 140-degree point angle allows for high...
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EHRT North America’s FlexPunch machines offer three CNC axes
- Dec 18, 2018
- Product Release
EHRT North America has introduced the FlexPunch and FlexPunch compact punching machines for use on flat copper, aluminum, and steel 0.6 to 7.9 in. wide and 0.1 to 0.6 in. thick. The machines are equipped with three CNC axes and 10 or four tool stations, which are MultiTool-capable. With the new...
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