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Innovative Feed Control
Dallas Industries Booth 3219
Dallas Industries, Troy, MI, will demon- strate its unique ProfileSelect feed con- trol, explaining how it can minimize elec- trical and mechanical stress on stamping equipment and material. While typical press controls use a trapezoidal profile, which result in quick, jerky motions that have a chance of slipping and stressing
the die and material, the ProfileSelect con- trol uses a sinusoidal profile (cam motion). This provides a smooth motion and mate- rial feed while utilizing 100 percent of the press-feed window, putting less stress on all of the mechanics. ProfileSelect is suited for progressive-die work, when the part’s cosmetics are a factor or when using delicate material. ProfileSe- lect controls have an HMI touchscreen and come standard on new Dallas press-
feeding equipment. The control also can be retrofitted to most existing lines.
Dallas also will showcase two of its servo press feeds connected to a net- working, monitoring and analysis system for communicating to the plant floor while monitoring and analyzing equipment efficiencies and providing reports.
www.dallasindustries.com
In-Press Deburring
Wilson Tool International Booth 1708, 3321
Wilson Tool, White Bear Lake, MN, will showcase its latest deburring tool, which allows fabricators to quickly and efficiently deburr parts on a punch press. Available for Trumpf or thick-turret-style presses, the tool coins a
small chamfer on
the cut edge to
accurately and effi-
ciently deburr
straight lines or
arcs, including
acute angles and
very small radii. Its unique ball-assem- bly design minimizes setup and adjust- ment time by enabling operators to adjust ball pressure without disassem- bling the tool. www.wilsontool.com
Custom Hydraulic Presses
Greenerd Press & Machine Co., Inc. Booth 2909
Greenerd Press & Machine Co., Inc., Nashua, NH, will showcase its extensive hydraulic-press capabilities and have application experts available to discuss specific user applications and press requirements. The firm has product capabilities to 40,000 tons and bed sizes exceeding 240 in., with presses available in a variety of styles including gap frame, straightside and die spotting.
www.greenerd.com
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