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FABTECH
2012 Previews
Fiber-Laser Cutting System Cuts Processing Time in Half
Amada America Inc. Booth C3916
Amada’s FOL3015AJ fiber-laser cutting machine will interest showgoers by displaying what the company refers to as “unmatched speed while reducing operating costs and environmental waste.” This innovative machine reportedly is the world’s first 4000-W production fiber laser specifically designed for cutting. Combined with the high-speed cutting properties of Amada’s fiber resonator, the FOL-AJ quickly accelerates to the
required cutting speed (maximum of 2360in./min.) or to the next contour to be processed.
Also on display: Amada’s new HD NT press brake series, in bend lengths from 79 to 276 in. The brakes feature a hybrid drive system engineered for low energy con- sumption while reportedly requiring less hydraulic fluid than conventional machines.
www.amada.com
Custom Hydraulic Press Technology
Beckwood Press Company
Booth C1228
Beckwood Press Co., St. Louis, MO, will demonstrate a modularly constructed custom hydraulic press, now available from 2 to 2000+ tons, as well as auto- mated systems. The firm manufactures custom hydraulic presses, including those for compression molding and off- center-loading applications, as well as standard benchtop presses from 3 to 40+ tons. It also is the contract manufacturer for the Triform line of sheet-hydroforming presses from Pryer Technology Group.
www.beckwoodpress.com
Stainless, Nickel, Titanium
and Cobalt Alloys
Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. Booth 1015
Ulbrich Stainless Steels and Special Metals, North Haven, CT, will showcase its stainless steel and special metals in strip and foil, as well as flat, fine and shaped wire. Ulbrich operates 13 strate- gic locations in North America, Europe and Asia, with an extensive sales force, tech- nical-support staff and numerous quality certifications in place. www.ulbrich.com
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