FOCUS ON STAMPING transfer applications ) offer high levels of customisation through multiple configurations . AIDA ’ s press line series also includes servo presses , highspeed automatic presses for lamination and precision forming presses .
Swedish press specialist , AP & T , is introducing a new version of its servo-hydraulic press with even lower energy consumption than before . The new version is primarily intended for progressive die stamping which requires a large number of strokes per minute and for other types of forming requiring high precision such as embossing , punching and deep drawing .
“ With the help of transmission cylinder technology , we have built a fast and very energy-efficient solution that also keeps to a very low noise level ,” explained Mikael Karlsson , Product Manager of Presses , AP & T .
AP & T ’ s engineers have equipped the press with a closed , robust hydraulic system with a small oil volume and few components . Thanks to the modular system , each press can be optimised to use one or more cylinders depending upon the application .
“ We are also introducing a new Android-based tool that simplifies remote problem solving and reduces the risk of misunderstandings and downtime . With the aid of AP & T Remote Guidance Support , a customer ’ s technician can easily connect to our technical support , visually show a problem and receive professional guidance along the way ,” added AP & T .
AP & T is now adding factory-rebuilt presses to its customer offering .
Italian manufacturer Balconi Presseccentriche SpA produces transfer , blanking and servo presses , as well as presses for progressive tools , impact extrusion presses and fin die presses . Its press model 4DMRF- LD-2000 has a 2,000kN cushion and three-axis electronic transfer . The press can produce up to 27 strokes per minute .
Boldrini is a manufacturer of hydraulic dished-end presses , flanging machines and manipulators . They feature high speed , including approach , return and , particularly , pressure build-up timing that , it told ISMR , results in a substantial increase in head production .
Swiss stamping specialist , Bruderer AG , offers its BSTA range of presses with press forces from 180 to 2500kN and a stroke speed range of 100 to 2300spm . The lever system distributes the load acting on the ram in the system . Its press energy-saving mode enables customers to reduce energy use over several stages and can be set automatically and at staggered intervals .
“ This load distribution , the minimal bearing clearances and the efficient lubrication system
AP & T ’ s new servo-hydraulic press .
are the main reasons for the long life and consistently high precision of our stamping presses ,” it told ISMR . “ Our product range includes servo , roll and gripper feeds as well as peripheral devices from reputed suppliers , and our comprehensive offer includes services covering control technology , revisions and training ,” it explained .
Bruderer employs some 460 people all over the world , 370 of whom work at the Frasnacht site in Switzerland where all its stamping presses are produced . Bruderer UK offers high-speed stamping presses and pre-owned presses as well as other presses , ranging from six to over 4,000 tons . It also offers a range of servo feeders , decoilers , rewinders , welders , servo-axis technology , conveyors and lubrication equipment .
Taiwanese manufacturer Chin Fong ’ s stamping presses range from 20-ton , singlecrank presses and up to 3200 metric tons of capacity to four-point eccentric gear-driven , large panel and multi-stage transfer presses . Forging presses are further diversified by cold , warm and hot forging processes . It has also developed an intelligent single-crank press with a crank mechanism used for blanking , drawing , bending and partial forming . Its straightside double-crank power press , with 400-ton capacity , has a bed area of 2.5m x 1m and can produce metal stampings from material measuring up to 400mm wide and 3.5mm thick
Established in 1948 , Chin Fong now has offices in Taiwan , China , Indonesia , Malaysia , Thailand and the USA as well as representatives in numerous countries around the world . Its A0 tandem press line for the automotive industry includes stages such as deep drawing , following by trimming , piercing etc .
From a single-press smart solution , the company has moved on to multi-press
connections and cloud computing , linking ERP management and even AI computing systems to analyse Big Data . It offers machine selection consulting services , combined with its “ iForming PMS - Intelligent Forming Productivity Management System ” solution . It has also implemented scanning code and fingerprint authentication to meet workplace safety requirements , as well as facial recognition and an iris recognition system .
Coskunöz Kalip Makina Sanayi Ve Ticaret A . S . offers turnkey solution to OEMs for stamping tooling , with upstream and downstream services which include engineering feasibility at vehicle design stage ; HLTO services ; die repair & maintenance ; prototype dies / parts and project management .
DEES Hydraulic Industrial Co ., Ltd . is a hydraulic press manufacturer with factories in Taiwan and China . Its main products include presses such as custom triple-action ; die spotting ; die tryout ; deepdrawing ; transfer ; servo controlled ; tandem line ; hot forming four-post ; hemming ; C-frame etc . Its focus is on three main stamping areas : servo motors , higher speed of the hydraulic press and higher productivity for presses , using accumulators for shorter strokes . DEES Hydraulic has also successfully developed a closed loop , hydraulic , servo-controlled diespotting press and 2500-ton tandem press line .
ebu technology at EuroBLECH 2022 in Hanover , Germany .
ebu Umformtechnik introduced a new standardised press series and a superordinate transverse tool kit for press modules at the EuroBLECH exhibition in Germany last October . Its intelligent modular system for all press modules has also been expanded .
The German press specialist also showcased a fineblanking pad integrated into the press table , enabling the production of fineblanked parts on a 250-tonne standard press at EuroBLECH 2022 . This innovation was a result of cooperation with toolmaker , WEBO .
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