Press Feeding Tech Cell

Welcome to the Press Feeding Tech Cell. Here you will find information on press feeding equipment, blank separators, and blank stackers and destackers.

Roll reversal: From air feeds to servo roll feeds

The air-powered gripper feed was once the standard press feeding device in most stamping operations. It was simple and cost- effective. Servo-powered roll feeds have emerged as an attractive alternative, especially as the technology has proven itself over the years and the cost has fallen with its wider adoption.

Coil processing equipment—new or retrofit?

If existing coil feeding equipment is functioning, but productivity needs a boost, stampers can achieve measurable gains in their production efficiency through various types of upgrades to their coil handling and feeding equipment, including servo drives, variable speed controls, and operator interfaces.

Precoated stainless steel improves tactile domes forming

Stamper rebuffs recession with retool

Richland Manufacturing, a subsidiary of Eagle Wings, a tiered automotive supplier, retooled with a new stamping press cell equipped with an electromagnetic die handling system. The retool effort also included installation of a 330-ton tie-rod type press, and a compact coil feeder.

What's up with scrap (besides price)?

Today's escalated metals prices have made scrap a hot issue. Multi source article covers new trends and old favorites in efficient scrap handling and in minimizing scrap

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Zigzag press feeding system allows part nesting

Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson (CWP) has produced a new 18- by 0.030-in. by 15,000-lb. zigzag press feeding system featuring a stock reel, straightener, threading tables, and zigzag servo feed for an appliance manufacturer. The system allows parts to be nested together for a 22 percent scrap...

Zigzag press feeding system allows part nesting

Cooper-Weymouth, Peterson (CWP) has produced a new 18- by 0.030-in. by 15,000-lb. zigzag press feeding system featuring a stock reel, straightener, threading tables, and zigzag servo feed for an appliance manufacturer. The system allows parts to be nested together for a 22 percent scrap...

Clamshell straightener allows simplified access to rollers

Coe Press Equipment offers a clamshell straightener designed for simplified access to the straightener rollers for inspection and cleaning. This head opening is helpful when running materials such as prepainted steel, aluminum, and stainless steels with critical finish requirements. The...

Clamshell straightener facilitates roller inspection, cleaning

Coe Press Equipment has announced the availability of its new clamshell straightener with a design that allows the top rollers to rise up and separate from the bottom rollers to provide access for inspection and cleaning of the rolls. With this open-head feature, users can ensure the rolls...

Feeder handles 0.050- to 0.125-in.-thick steel sheets from 20 to 44 in. wide, 60 to 70 in. long

The Union Tool Corp. has introduced the new Union Sheet Feeder, designed to destack, align, and feed steel sheets from 20 to 44 in. wide and 60 to 76 in. long with thicknesses of 0.050 to 0.125 in. The unit can feed up to five parts per minute and features a PLC with operator touchscreen...

Corrugated plate feeder system can be attached to any press, press brake

Hydrapower Intl. has developed a feeder system for corrugated plate production. It can be attached to any press or press brake. The system raises and lowers plates into and out of the dies when forming hat sections, V ribs, and other profiles. It also feeds the plate through the press brake...