PRODUCT REVIEWS
Making its mark
AP & T will be participating in North America ’ s largest metalforming event , FABTECH , in Atlanta ( 8-10 November 2022 ). On stand B5721 , under the banner of ‘ One Responsible Partner ®’, the Swedish manufacturer will be presenting its total offering to the sheetmetalforming industry .
“ New products and business models provide our customers with the best conditions for long lifetime performance and sustainable profitability . We offer turnkey solutions for fibre and sheet-metal forming based on our deep knowledge of processes and machines as well as long-term dedication to our customers ’ business . Our global portfolio includes complete production lines with presses ; automation ; tools ; heat-treatment systems and services such as maintenance ; sparepart provision ; optimisation and rebuilds ,” it explained .
“ During FABTECH , visitors can also gain insight into the opportunities that we can offer as an employer ,” it added .
There is significant potential to shorten cycle times and increase production by optimising
Durmazlar Makina San ve Tic . A . Ş .( DURMA ), a Turkish sheet-metal machinery manufacturer , will be showcasing its D-Line solutions ( designed for high quality , high repeatability and mass production ) at EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover , Germany ( stand G48 , Hall 11 ).
“ Our D-Line at EuroBLECH 2022 will feature a rapid sheet stacking / feeding system ; 20kW fibre laser ; sorting robot ; electrical press brake with automatic tool changer ; bending robot and autonomous guided vehicle system ,” it told ISMR .
“ The rapid stacking / feeding system ( with 5000kg stacking capacity ) transfers sheet metal to a fibre laser-cutting machine and provides around 10 % energy savings . Compared to traditional fibre laser-cutting press-hardening lines . Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ( Stellantis ) has increased its productivity by allowing AP & T to optimise its press-hardening lines .
“ Although the greatest benefits are
seen in revenues , optimisation also enables lower costs per produced unit , such as through improved energy efficiency . The more units that can be manufactured within a certain time frame , the lower the energy consumption per unit , as idle time is minimised ,” explained Jan
DURMA to showcase D-Line technology at EuroBLECH
machines , it makes the cutting process 20 % faster . Workpieces are cut on a 20kW fibre laser ( sizes : min . 80 x 100mm and max . 1000 x 500mm ) and are transferred to autonomous guided vehicles with the help of a robotic sorting system . They are then bent in the electric press brake by robots , a process which offers 70 % energy savings ( in comparison to traditional hydraulic pressbrakes ),” it added .
DURMA produces metalforming machines and configurations with autonomous and robotic technologies and special solutions , with Industry 4.0 applications . It is a founding ( constituent ) member of the Industry 4.0 platform in Turkey , it explained . n
Above : AP & T will be at FABTECH in Atlanta , USA . Left : Jan Larsson , press-hardening specialist at AP & T .
Larsson , press-hardening specialist at AP & T who is also responsible for developing AP & T ’ s aftermarket business .
“ In terms of potential , it ’ s not uncommon that cycle times can be reduced by about 20 % or more ,” added the company .
Waterjet Sweden to unveil new Ultra
At 10am on 25 October 2022 , at this year ’ s EuroBLECH trade show , Water Jet Sweden will launch its new Ultra machine concept for “ advanced and flexible waterjet cutting .” Its stand F164 is at the entrance of Hall 12 at the Hannover Messe .
“ The market for waterjet cutting has developed and customers ’ requirements for waterjet cutting are increasing . More companies are discovering new areas for waterjet-cutting technology to meet new and complex manufacturing needs . The new machine we are launching is designed to meet today ’ s requirements and future needs ,” outlined Lennart Svensson , CEO of Water Jet Sweden .
In 2020 , the company released its Alphajet TVL cutting tool offering a new level of angle compensation . Since then , it has launched new systems for abrasive delivery and sludge management .
Water Jet Sweden develops , manufactures and markets advanced solutions for waterjet cutting as well as service and parts . n