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Punching and Other Holemaking - Page 11
- From The Fabricator
Retainer inserts allow stampers to create, modify retainers in-house
- Jan 6, 2018
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® offers patented HP Accu-Lock® retainer inserts. According to the company, the retainer inserts can help eliminate the need for custom dies. Designed for die builders and toolroom personnel to create, modify, and reuse special retainers, the insert eliminates the need...
- From The Fabricator
Turret punch press designed for precision at maximum tonnage
- Dec 30, 2017
- Product Release
The Muratec M3058TG turret punch press is engineered to provide stability across a variety of processes for maximum efficiency and quality, states Murata Machinery USA. The machine’s two-piece design isolates shock for precision at maximum tonnage and delivers improved control and reliability of...
- From The Fabricator
Coil processing system supports existing laser, punching machines
- Dec 27, 2017
- Product Release
Dimeco offers the LINACUT® system, which combines the flexibility of laser cutting and turret punching with coil-fed processes. The line serves as complementary equipment to existing flatbed laser and CNC turret punching machines. Built for sheet metal up to 8 ga., the system uses a coil handling...
- From The Fabricator
Portable magnetic drill produces holes up to 5-1/8 in. dia.
- Dec 27, 2017
- Product Release
CS Unitec’s MAB 1300 portable magnetic drill has what the company says is the largest hole-cutting capacity in the industry: 5-1/8 in. dia. with annular cutters. The drill’s 20-amp, 110-V, double-insulated, reversible motor is suitable for drilling structural steel and other metals. Designed...
- From The Fabricator
Self-contained guided rod cylinder designed for piercing applications
- Dec 8, 2017
- Product Release
Coldwater Machine Co. has designed guided rod cylinders for use in its fabrication equipment for punching, piercing, and notching. These hydraulic cylinders feature an internally self-lubricated, guided rod within the cylinder body. According to the company, this provides improved reliability and...
- From The Fabricator
Compact, portable magnetic drill features automatic feed and reverse
- Nov 27, 2017
- Product Release
CS Unitec has introduced a new model to its MAB line, the AutoMAB 450 magnetic drill, which features an automatic feed mechanism with automatic reverse and shutoff. Suitable for steel fabricators, contractors, and plant maintenance professionals, the machine drills holes up to 1-3/4 in. dia. with...
- From The Fabricator
Tapping tool creates up to 200 threaded holes per minute
- Nov 16, 2017
- Product Release
Wilson Tool International® has introduced the QuickTap™ tapping tool to help eliminate secondary operations related to the creation of tapped holes. The tool taps a threaded hole with every machine stroke, completing up to 200 holes per minute depending on material type/thickness and tap size....
- From The Fabricator
IFH Group West installs laser/punch system
- Nov 14, 2017
- News Release
The IFH Group West has installed an integrated Prima LPe6f 4000-W fiber laser with a 30-ton punch at its Arlington, Wash., facility. The 61-station, 30-ton servo-electric turret punch press has a 4,000-W IPG fiber laser. It processes 60- by 120-in. sheets up to 0.315 in. thick. The turret features...
- From The Fabricator
Magnetic-base drill processes ¼-in. materials
- Oct 16, 2017
- Product Release
Slugger by Fein has introduced the JME Holemaker III. This magnetic-base drill has a fiber-reinforced motor housing for light weight and durability. The updated magnet allows users to work with ¼-in. materials, and the motor speed is suitable for use with high-strength steel or carbide cutters....
- From The Fabricator
How multitools help maximize punch capacity for jobs—small to large
- By John "J.J." Johnson
- Oct 12, 2017
- Article
Having enough capacity and operating at top efficiency are both common challenges faced by job shops in punching applications. Frequently, a variety of tools are needed for each job but space in the punch press is limited. Manufacturers in punching applications are bridging this gap with multitools. Using them, fabricators can add capacity to their existing punch press and sidestep the limited space restrictions.
- From The Fabricator
Community shows up to celebrate Scotchman’s 50th anniversary
Scotchman Industries Inc. is a major manufacturer of hydraulic ironworkers that is located in a small town in western South Dakota. On its 50th anniversary, company management invited the community to be a part of its celebration.
- From The Fabricator
Laser drilling system produces linear, cylindrical patterns in 2-D, 3-D parts
- Sep 20, 2017
- Product Release
Prima Power Laserdyne has introduced SmartPerf™ for programming and laser drilling of simple to complex patterns of holes in linear and cylindrical paths in 2-D and 3-D parts. The system’s reduced cycle time allows for on-the-fly laser drilling. There is no need for acceleration and...
- From The Fabricator
A fabricator's take on a combination machine
P&A Metal Fab Inc., Clackamas, Ore., has the right mix of jobs that made the acquisition of a new laser/punching combination machine a no-brainer. The addition of a flexible material storage and delivery system and a loading and stacking robot has made the purchase look even smarter.
- From The Fabricator
Beckwood to supply high-speed punching press to Dahlstrom
- Sep 7, 2017
- News Release
Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, has been awarded a contract by Dahlstrom Roll Form, a supplier of roll formed equipment components in Jamestown, N.Y., to design and manufacture a 75-ton, high-speed punching press. With a 30- by 50-in. forming area and a custom-designed hydraulic circuit, the press...
- From The Fabricator
Heule Tool appoints Bullock Tooling & Accessories as rep for Southern California
- Aug 16, 2017
- News Release
Heule Tool Corp., Cincinnati, Ind., has appointed Bullock Tooling & Accessories as its representative in Southern California. The three-person firm based in Upland, Calif., will help current and prospective Heule customers through the sales and application development process. Rick Bullock has more...
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