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AIDA-America ( Dayton , OH , USA ) will demonstrate advanced press technology with multiple presses and control systems on booth D40902 at FABTECH in Chicago , USA , from 11-14 September 2023 .
NSX mechanical press
The press specialist will debut its NSX mechanical stamping press at the show . This newly designed ; two-point ; 110-metric ton ; unitised frame press is capable of speeds ranging from 120-300 strokes per minute . It features a zero clearance ; lubrication-free ; eight-point roller slide guide system and dual counter-rotating eccentric shafts . Press and die integrity are protected by AIDA ’ s metal seal type Hydraulic Overload Protection ( HOLP ) at 10 milliseconds to zero pressure .
Locally engineered at AIDA-America in Dayton , OH , the NSX includes many standard features such as a low deflection ; rigid ; unitised steel frame and a cast iron slide with detachable face . Other features include a 65mm stroke length ; 50-inch L-R bed size ; floor-mounted design for quick , pitfree installation and standard Allen-Bradley control ( with optional Link and Wintriss controls ). The NSX is designed to meet the demands of high-volume stamping operations . It will be running at its top speed of 300spm on AIDA-America ’ s booth at FABTECH 2023 .
An AIDA NSX 1100 , 110-ton unitised frame mechanical press will run at a top speed of 300spm at FABTECH 2023 .
An AIDA DSF-N2-3000AB .
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AIDA-America will also partner with Dallas Industries ; Pax Products , Inc ; Pacesetter Systems and Tower Metalworking Fluids to demonstrate its new DSF-N2- 3000AB , 300-ton straightside servo press as part of a full progressive die production line blanking near-fine parts .
“ The demonstration will show how servo near-fine blanking can produce a 90 %+ burnished surface with a straight edge , exceeding the typical 70 % -80 % burnished edge requirement of many applications . This two-point , direct-drive DSF-N2- AB servo press includes the exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley servo control system ( locally developed , manufactured and supported by a team of AIDA Controls engineers based in Dayton , OH ),” said AIDA .
“ Control system standard features include Common Industrial Protocol ( CIP ) safe technology and a userfriendly , ergonomically designed , swing-arm
mounted , 12-inch colour touchscreen HMI with optical run buttons for ease of use . A handheld step-feed ( CNC handwheel ) slide motion control is also included for reduced set-up time . DSF-N2- AB Series servo presses combine the rigidity of a unitised frame with the flexibility of freely programmable servo motion ,” added AIDA . Like all AIDA servo presses , the DSF-N2- 3000AB press includes an AIDA-designed and built low-speed , high-torque servo motor specifically manufactured for stamping press applications . Additional standard DSF-N2-AB
FABTECH 2023
Servo near-fine blanking features include NEMA 13 rated floorstanding cabinets with flexible placement options ; a pneumatic safety brake integrated with the GuardLogix safety controller for an additional , redundant layer of safety ; a full-length , six-point slide guide system and a recirculating oil lubrication system . DSF-N2- AB Series presses are offered in 200- and 300-ton models .
Direct-drive , gap frame servo press
AIDA ’ s DSF-C1-1500A direct-drive , gapframe servo press will be blanking parts as well as demonstrating AIDA servo press programmability and flexibility . Visitors to AIDA ’ s booth will see the optimised servo silent blanking stroke motion , which can only be done on a servo press . This 150-ton DSF-C1-A press will showcase the exclusive AIDA / Allen-Bradley control , with many of the same features as the DSF-N2-AB Series control system .
Additional DSF-C1-A Series press features are a servo motor with 5-10 % higher speeds than AIDA ’ s previousgeneration , gap frame servo presses ; a capacitor-based Energy Conservation and Optimisation ( ECO ) system that reduces peak energy draw and an Electronic Overload Protection ( EOLP ) system that monitors applied torque throughout the stroke to prevent overloading . DSF-C1-A Series presses are offered in a range of tonnages from 80 to 250 .
The AIDA / Allen-Bradley-based servo press control for servo presses from 315- 3,500 tons will also be on display . This fully operational and interactive 19-inch , PC touch-screen Allen-Bradley control will demonstrate several servo press stroke motion profiles in real-time on a virtual press .
AIDA is a global specialist in the design ; manufacture ; sale ; service and support ; refurbishment and modernisation of metal stamping presses and metalforming automation equipment . n
An AIDA DSF-C1-1500A .
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