SHEAR-FORM AT MACH 2010
Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier will be exhibiting an ACF Corner Former and a Haeger insertion press at MACH 2010 in Birmimgham 7 - 11 June on stand nr 4864d as part of the Metalworking Machinery Makers Association's (MMMA) pavilion.
From Haeger, the latest 824 WindowTouch-3 insertion press with a Multi-Shuttle single tooling platform, supplied as standard, is being exhibited. Thetooling platform is designed for standard and made-to-order tooling, providing a quick and easy solution to toll changeover between nuts, studs and stand-offs, enabling the user to make changeovers in around 2 minutes without the need for re-alignment.
Also on show is an ACF ‘Multiflex' Cornerformer, which is specifically designed to form corners on electrical cabinet doors, computer casings, trays, lids, oven doors, furniture, suitcase covers, cladding, bottom pans for humidifiers as well as traffic and other signs.
Its tooling design gives the operator flexibility in individual door fabrication regardless of the material being used, the thickness of the material or the flange height of the door and there is no panel or door size limitation.
Multiflex is designed for small and large workshops and produces a high quality and consistent product eliminating the need for welding and finishing work such as grinding. It can form 4 closed corners of a single zinc coated mild steel door in around 60 seconds.
There will also be a graphic display and information on the complete range of coil processing equipment from Dimeco Alipresse including their highly flexible, programmable ‘Flexipunch' equipped with Simo-Star Microfeed servo drive feeder for multi axis control of the tooling and PFS (Press Feeding System) for automatic line speed regulation for optimum press synchronisation enabling different components to be manufactured from one coil without the need to stop the line to change tooling or programs.
Information will also be available on Dimeco's latest ECODRIVE-2 roll feeder, part of a servo drive package for roll feeders and specially designed for companies wishing to automate existing press equipment and wanting the advantages of a servo-roll feeder for the cost of an air feed drive. ECODRIVE-2 roll feeders are able to operate at maximum 300spm for coil strips ranging from 0,1mm - 6mm thick and in widths up to 1,020mm wide.
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Atkin Automation appointed exclusive UK Sandsun supplier
Thetford, Norfolk: Atkin Automation has been appointed as the exclusive UK supplier of the Taiwanese Sandsun range of quick die change elements.
A quick die change element can be used in a wide variety of machine engineering applications for a SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) and facilitates a sub 10 minute tool changeover. SMED is a method of reducing press down time during product tooling change-over, and it enables a press operator to complete the entire process single handedly. Importantly, system hydraulics enable quick and consistent clamping after the SMED has been carried out.
Atkin Automation Managing Director Chris Ward is pleased to have secured this exclusive supply arrangement with Sandsun, saying:
" We supply the Atkin, BHP and Shung Dar ranges of specialist, high performance coil handling and processing products and equipment to a number of UK industry sectors, so we have the experience and the contacts to successfully market the Sandsun range."
He continued: " As UK manufacturers climb out of recession, they are looking for ways to remove cost from the production processes, and minimising downtime in a busy press shop environment can make a major contribution to achieving demanding production output targets. We are expecting a very positive response to our initial sales and marketing campaign."
Visitors to the MACH 2010 exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham from 7-11 June 2010 will be able to learn more about the Sandsun range by visiting Atkin Automation's stand - 4860 in Hall D.
For further information contact:
Chris Ward or Nigel Tompkins
Atkin Automation Limited New Ideas for Business
T: +44 (0) 1842 753521 +44 (0) 1263 713070
F: +44 (0) 1842 763614 +44 (0) 1263 712060
E: cward@atkinautomation.com nigel@ni4b.co.uk
Atkin Automation to show new cost reducing products at MACH 2010
Thetford, Norfolk: Atkin Automation will be exhibiting three new products on its stand at MACH 2010 [4860 - Hall D] to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 7 - 11 June 2010.
Atkin Automation has an international reputation for its range of specialist high performance coil handling and processing products, and its new Smart Roll Feed will be on show for the first time. This features a number of in-built safeguards which provide operator confirmation that it is safe to commence feeding, thereby preventing expensive damage to tooling.
Companies which already use Atkin Automation's transformer core lines will find the upgraded system software of particular interest as it provides greater productivity and product options from existing equipment.
Also on show for the first time will be the Sandsun range of quick die change elements, for which Atkin Automation has recently been appointed the exclusive UK supplier.
A quick die change element can be used in a wide variety of machine engineering applications for a SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) and facilitates a sub 10 minute tool changeover.
SMED is a method of reducing press down time during product tooling change-over, and it enables a single press operator to complete the entire process. Importantly, system hydraulics enable quick and consistent clamping after the SMED has been carried out.
At a typical system cost of £5,000 ex vat [8 clamps, one power unit, 2 die arms], the pay-back period can be very short for many factories where current production line costs are often upwards of £800 per hour.
Atkin Automation Managing Director Chris Ward is cautiously optimistic about the coming months, saying:
"We have seen a number of encouraging signs of sales growth since the beginning of the year, but it is still a little spasmodic. The new products which we will be exhibiting at MACH 2010 will help manufacturers take cost out of their production processes, and our customers are telling us that such reductions are vitally important to industrial recovery."
Press Release number: 01487SHEAR Tuesday, 20th April 2010
Clive Meir, Director,
Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd,
Telephone: 02476 695600
e-mail: clive@shear-form.co.uk
THE ASSOCIATION of METALFORMING MACHINERY MAKERS
The Association bucks the trend.
In spite of the gloomy outlook, we took part in the Subcon Show at the NEC in early June supported by no fewer than 14 members, viz:-
MACH 2010
The Association have reserved space at next year's Show when it is intended to have a Metalworking Village to include some 14/16 Member Companies. Details will be sent out to our Members shortly giving details of the advantageous rates available to them.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2009
The event was held at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, attended by 11 Member Companies. Our President, Mr C I Ridgway of Rhodes Group, tendered his resignation from Council after a long period of service to the Association. The Chairman, Mr I Kimberley, expressed the appreciation of the Council for the tremendous work that Mr Ridgway has done on our behalf. Mr Ridgway will of course continue as President and expressed his wish to remain in contact.
The new Council elected at the meeting comprises:-
After the meeting and an extremely good buffet, members enjoyed a tour of the excellent Air Museum with particular interest in the U.K. and Commonwealth planes.
Council Meetings - There have been two Council Meetings since April, the first of which was by courtesy of Group Rhodes and took place in their offices at Wakefield. The second was held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting at Duxford.
MMMA Council meeting at Group Rhodes
Front Row (l-r) Chris Ward (Treasurer), Adrian Haller, (Vice Chairman), Ian Kimberley (Chairman), Ian Ridgway (President), Jim Bain
Back Row (l-r) Barry Richardson, Bill Neal, Nick Moody, Charles Higgins, Tim Albutt, Ray Jelf (Secretary), Keith Baston, Roger Smith, Mark Ridgway
