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Increased Productivity
Before: 12 parts/min After: 18 parts/min 50% more
Before: 25 parts/min After: 40 parts/min 60% more
Does it make you wonder how much faster your parts could run?
Are you running parts on presses in the range of 300 tons and up?
Schuler’s unique ServoDirect Technology could take your output performance to a whole new level as well. Our calculation program can predict your potential with high accuracy.
Curious? Make an appointment with us at Fabtech, booth#16054, and we’ll be happy to assist you in obtaining a free assessment of any part your company would like to investigate.
To schedule a Fabtech appointment, e-mail us at info@schulerinc.com.
Call us: 734-207-7200
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Educational Conference
Session S31
Sensors and Controls
for Metalforming II
Sensors for Die Protection— James Finnerty, Honeywell-Wintriss
Describes the two types of sensors most suitable for in-die measurement; the advantages and drawbacks of each; and application examples including die diagrams and photographs showing successful in-die measurement sensor installations.
• Step-by-step procedures for calibration;
• Wiring guidelines and mounting techniques;
• Why some sensors work and others don’t;
• Get the most out of your control system; and
• Avoid the most common pitfall of sensor installation.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Session S40
Sensors and Controls
for Metalforming III
Getting to Servo Controls—Steve Heitman Vision Systems, Tools for Quality Improvement—David Fletcher, RR Floody Co., Inc. (Cognex)
Learn how to:
• Improve product quality with vision
sensing to meet zero-tolerance; • Use vision sensors in the press-
room; and
• Use image capturing and measure-
ment data for process traceability.
Tuesday, November 17
8 – 10:00 a.m.
Session S50
Selecting Tool Steels
for Metalforming I
Tool Steel Considerations for Lean Manufacturing Operations— Gary Maddock, Zapp Tooling Alloys
Steel selection for reliable perform- ance or for failure prevention can reduce non-productive time needed for tool changes or tool maintenance.
considering tool steels;
• Reviewing tool performance to
identify failure modes;
• Selecting tool steel to minimize
performance interruptions; and
• Maximizing tool-performance
reliability.
The New “Standards” in Tooling Steels for Advanced Cold Work Applications —Patricia Miller, Bohler-Uddeholm Corp.
A look at several new and interesting tool-steel developments that will enhance the productivity of today’s workplace, including case studies that illustrate significant performance improvements.
• The latest production techniques in tool-steel development;
• The newest alloys in tougher, more wear-resistant grades than A2 and D2; • A new anti-galling grade than can eliminate the need for coatings; and
• New high-strength weldable tool steels and castable alloys.
Session S51
Press Line Technology I
Creating a Multipurpose Press Line Using Servo-Transfer Technology— Douglas Knapke, Wayne Trail Technologies
How to effectively implement a servo- transfer system for productivity and flexibility gains, including case studies to illustrate how to gain additional press and press-bed size capacity by selecting the right type of servo-transfer system.
• Gain productivity and profitabili- ty by adding servo-transfer tech- nology to existing presses;
• Increase press capacity and flexi- bility to capture virtually any type of stamping work; and
• Identify the best transfer solution for your applications and presses.
Business Dynamics—Impact on the Selection of Coil-Processing Equipment —Jeff Gerken, Automatic Feed Company
Material utilization, the increased use of advanced high-strength steels, a focus on energy savings, and flexibility to address partial coil runs impact deci- sion makers when selecting coil-pro- cessing equipment.
• Basic and advanced line configu- rations;
• Hit-to-hit and line-loading
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• Applying lean principles when