Coil Processing Tech Cell

Welcome to the Coil Processing Tech Cell. Here you will find information on accumulators and loop control systems; coil cars and cradles; coil cut-to-length machines; coil end joiners, splicers, and welders; coil levelers; coil peelers; coil positioners; coil processing rolls; coil slitters; coil straighteners; edge finishers; flying cutoffs; guiding systems; tensioners; and uncoilers and recoilers.

Feed with care

Although many of the traditional coil-handling rules apply, processing coated coil material requires additional considerations. Stampers need to check for equipment clearances and alignment at every point where the finished material surface may contact another surface.

Managing coil more cost-effectively

A supply chain is only as strong as every link. That's why more metal formers are leaning on their material suppliers to improve their coil and sheet management. A couple of metal service centers offer up some advice for those metal stampers looking to do more.

Straightening out coil terms

The nomenclature associated with some coil processing equipment suggests they might perform the same jobs, but reality suggests that flatteners, levelers, and straighteners serve completely different purposes for the metal former working with coiled materials.

Toll processor far from finished

Becky and Michael Miniea purchased processing company that was in dire financial straits in the months after 9/11, and with a commitment offerings and its customers, Specialty Metals Processing is now in a position to survive whatever this economy can throw at it.

The integrated approach to coil lines

Modern press lines are very integrated, combining coil feeds and press capabilities from a single control area and using commonality of components to optimize results.

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Vacuum lifter-tilter loads strip metal coil onto mandrel

Anver Corp. has introduced the AT series vacuum lifter-tilter. The compact unit lets an operator pick up a thin-strip metal coil from the top surface, keeping the center hole unobstructed, and then manipulate and load it onto a mandrel. Featuring fully adjustable and lockable power tilting...

Vacuum lifter-tilter loads strip metal coil onto mandrel

Anver Corp. has introduced the AT series vacuum lifter-tilter. The compact unit lets an operator pick up a thin-strip metal coil from the top surface, keeping the center hole unobstructed, and then manipulate and load it onto a mandrel. Featuring fully adjustable and lockable power tilting...

Cut-to-length system handles stock widths to 36 in.

The Feed Lease Corp. has released its new RWC full line cut-to-length system for the metal stamping industry. The system comprises a cabinet-mounted servo feed with a hydraulic production shear. It handles stock widths to 36 in. with maximum stock thickness of 0.090-in. mild steel. The...

Hydraulic precision leveler handles material to 2.375 in. thick

The Arku FlatMaster® hydraulic precision leveler handles material from 0.020 to 2.375 in. thick. It features gap control, overload protection, and a quick-change system for its leveling rollers. The leveler is suitable for use in job shops for perforated material; laser, plasma, and...

Hydraulic precision leveler handles material up to 2.375 in. thick

The Arku FlatMaster® hydraulic precision leveler handles material from 0.020 to 2.375 in. thick. It features gap control, overload protection, and a quick-change system for its leveling rollers. The leveler is suitable for use in job shops for perforated material; laser, plasma, and...

Automatic slitting system supports up to 10 cuts at 0.250 in.

Red Bud Industries has introduced a fully automated, CNC programmable slitting head. The Auto Slitter can be used with the company's multiblanking and slitting lines. The operator enters the part or strip width and material specifications into the computer, and the slitting head sets...