PRODUCT REVIEWS
Calculating the return on investment
Finnish cutting , punching and bending line specialist , Pivatic Oy , recently launched its ROI calculator .
“ Manufacturers can discover how much they can save annually in material utilisation , energy consumption and labour . Our fabrication systems enable them to get the best return on investment ( ROI ) in the industry by automating and reducing the CPP ( Cost per Part ). After filling in one or more calculators , a report data of each individual study will be shown and automatically sent to emails ,” commented the company .
“ Test how Pivatic nesting challenges traditional sheet metal fabrication machines when it comes to material savings . We use assumptions on steel purchase price and scrap re-sell price . Manufacturers can compare our PCC CTW solution to standard turret punch machines ,” it continued .
Energy and operator savings
Electricity prices have been rising for several years in a row . Pivatic has acknowledged this and has now further developed the use of servo-technology in Pivatic lines . These are designed , in Pivatic lines , to make substantial energy savings through its
Pivatic held an Open House at its Finnish headquarters recently .
energy savings calculator .
“ Our operator savings calculator also highlights essential savings . Pivatic line systems can run unmanned for a large amount of time and need just one operator to run the line . The operator can also be responsible for several lines at a time ,” explained Pivatic .
Manufacturers can test the Pivatic Returnon-Investment Calculator ( ROI ) on https :// pivatic . com / en / return-oninvestment-roi-calculator / n
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Remote control of TIG welding process
“ With our new 19-pole , foot-operated , remote-control RTF-X TIG , users can regulate the current smoothly while welding . Whether root welding or positional welding , users benefit from increased safety , control and flexibility ,” welding specialist EWM told ISMR .
While a welding machine is usually set to a particular constant welding current , there are times where it is necessary to vary the welding current . Examples include contour welding or welding air gaps of different widths . If the current can be regulated during these processes , the welder can produce a clean and even seam .
“ While welding aluminium , it also makes sense to regulate the current during the process depending upon the temperature . Usually , there are push buttons built into the welding torch to regulate the welding current . The disadvantage is that users must operate push buttons with their hands during the welding process . A much safer and more convenient option is to regulate the welding current with our new foot-operated remote control ,” explained EWM .
The foot-operated remote control by EWM is designed to be sturdy and features a non-slip pad . Rubber feet ensure stability . A stainlesssteel bracket lets users position it wherever needed below the table . It can also be moved during the welding process without having to interrupt operations . The bracket can be mounted on the left or right , as needed .
“ Pressing the pedal increases the welding current . This lets users adjust the welding current to achieve the desired weld seam quality . The key advantage is that the user has both hands free and can concentrate entirely on the welding process to produce optimum results , even with positional welding . The foot-operated remote control with its 19-pole plug is compatible with all our TIG welding machines ( whether Picotig , Tetrix or Tetrix XQ ) and with EWM plasma welding machines ,” concluded the manufacturer .
Family company EWM was founded in 1957 in Mündersbach , part of Germany ’ s Westerwald region . Today , it has over 400 sales and service support outlets worldwide , making it one of the world ’ s leading producers of welding technology . n
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