FOCUS ON STAMPING
“ The most powerful line , ServoMAX , can produce many parts cost-effectively . For those who want to take advantage of all the benefits of servo technology but do not require maximum output , we now offer the ServoNEXT press line . The MechNEXT is an additional mechanical press line without servo drive ,” explained Schuler .
Laser-blanking lines cut the blanks which the press lines then form into body and structural parts . In addition to its lines with two and three laser cutting heads , Schuler has now added a more cost-effective line to its product portfolio which operates with one cutting head . All laser blanking lines allow diefree blanking .
A new process for hot stamping aluminium is now being used on hydraulic presses from Schuler in which the light metal is heated , formed and simultaneously cooled within a very short time . The result is high-strength components with low weight . Service also played a central role in Schuler ’ s presence at Blechexpo 2023 in Stuttgart , Germany , with new branding for its service division , a new customer portal launch and a step change in Schuler ’ s service philosophy , service culture and internal processes .
Founded in 1962 , Taiwanese press specialist , Shieh Yih Machinery Co ., Ltd . ( SEYI ), manufactures mechanical presses ranging in size from 25 to 2400 tons , and servo presses from 80 to 2000 tons . In 2022 , it celebrated its 60th anniversary . SEYI products have been sold to customers in over 40 countries and received various quality awards from around the world . By controlling press movement and accuracy in its servo presses , SEYI Europe has positioned itself for the fine blanking parts market .
In recent years , SEYI has integrated IoT technology to develop smart stamping press solutions . Designed to meet Industry-4.0 intelligent machinery requirements , the “ SEYI Intelligent Manufacturing Solution ( SIMS )” integrates press , production lines and factory management systems to achieve different
SEYI partnered with COE at FABTECH Mexico this year .
layers of smart manufacturing , smart production and smart management applications .
SEYI also provides marketing services through various digital technologies such as the introduction of a “ Virtual Showroom ” to showcase the smart stamping production line through online platforms and product details through 3D modelling . By introducing Service 2.0 , the company is leveraging digital tools to dispatch work and provide remote connectivity for timely maintenance and service , effectively improving operational efficiency and service quality .
Sigma Presse Srl designs and manufactures custom-made hydraulic presses , with tonnages of up to 50,000kN ( 5,000 tons ), with design based on specific customer needs . It also makes electric screw presses and has designed a new line of Energy Save servo-hydraulic presses .
Stampitalia Srl specialises in the design and manufacture of dies for blanking and
SIMPAC ’ s headquarters in South Korea .
A YAMADA press .
bending metal sheet . Blanking and bending progressive dies , in carbide and special steels with surface coatings if required , are provided .
South Korean press specialist , SIMPAC , has over 40 years of experience in metalworking press production . Its wide product range includes mechanical and hydraulic presses , servo presses , tandem lines and automation solutions .
VAPTECH ’ s metalforming solutions include complete press production lines ( mechanical , hydraulic and eccentric presses ) and press refurbishment . YAMADA presses have been producing precise and minute parts since 1961 ( including lead frames , connectors , motor cores and television set components ). Press models include its NXT- Press Series line of stamping presses ; MXM series link motion presses ; OMEGA-F1 fixedstroke , crank motion , high-speed presses ; ALPHA series fixed-stroke , crank motion presses and EPISODE threeplunger , four-post slide guiding lamination presses as well as feeding automation around the press .
Italian press specialist , ZANI SpA , has spent over fifty years delivering over 5000 presses for cold metalforming to five continents . It has four press types in its arsenal – the Power Master eccentric press , the Motion Master ( double knuckle-joint press ), the Servo Master ( eccentric or knuckle-joint , servo-driven press ) and the Servo Smart . ZANI provides a wide range of presses with rated power starting from 1000kN to 32000kN and bolsters of up to seven metres . n
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