Good die protection is essential to a successful stamping operation. The purpose of die protection is to stop the press before damage occurs. Here are 10 of the top tips to help you prevent die damage. Know the “critical angle”. The critical angle is the last point in the press cycle where an E-stop can stop the ram […]
A retractable conveyor or retracting tail from Dorner Manufacturing Corp. can add valuable flexibility and functionality to your conveyor line. Applications include: Ejecting rejected or contaminated products Routing product into multiple lines Depositing products on a tray or another conveyor Deposited products can be either placed in a pattern or simply dropped. Multiple drop zones […]
Other models available for quick shipment. Call or email Chris Jones to get a quote on a press to suit your exact needs. 615-714-1000 or sea-jay@pri-mailbox.com New Wintriss Sensors Distance-Settable Reflective Sensor – Visible Light, 20 to 80 mm Sensing Distance – For detecting parts near a background Proximity Sensor for Non Ferrous Metals – […]
New resource material from Wintriss Guidelines for Selecting Light Curtains Content includes: A Basic Education on Light Curtains Is Your Press a Good Candidate for Light Curtains? Safety Governance Installation Factors Pass-Through Hazard Over, Under, Around and Through Using Mirrors with Light Curtains Periodic Testing What to Do if a Light Curtain Stops Functioning Read […]
Vacuum belt conveyors provide a unique solution for a wide range of industries, including: Health care Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Metalworking No Fly-Aways Suction keeps the items on vacuum conveyor belts from lifting up and flying away. An internal vacuum pump that pulls air through perforations within the belt creates the seal. Vacuum conveyors are the perfect […]
Dorner FlexMove Conveyors Deliver Flexibility & Productivity Floor space is a valuable commodity in today’s manufacturing plants and warehousing operations. Conveyors can make or break a facility’s ability to put its space to optimal use. Four characteristics to look for when seeking the best conveyor for your operation: Flexible layout – the ability to maneuver […]
Floor space is a valuable commodity in today’s manufacturing plants and warehousing operations. Facilities are constantly expected to do more in the same amount of space, with little choice in where or how to place equipment and machinery. Conveyors can make or break a facility’s ability to put its space to optimal use. Old-style, bulky […]
Turnkey Stamping Lines by Linear Automation Production Resources and Linear Transfer Automation to provide you a turnkey stamping line. Linear has recently installed many complete turnkey stamping lines. A turnkey system may include all or any of the following but is limited only by customer requirements: Press and control system of choice Foundation/press pit, mezzanine, […]
Your operations aren’t always one fluid, smooth-flowing process. Sometimes, there’s overflow to be dealt with. Other times, product needs to be buffered or lines merged. In those cases, Dorner Conveyors has you covered. Using low-friction belting, their accumulation conveyors are designed specifically for these instances and much more. Here’s a quick round-up of Dorner’s accumulation conveyor lines: […]
Automating a metal stamping press line is all about increasing productivity, safely! Multiple factors are involved to achieve the desired objective: Shortening setup/changeover time Reducing downtime/maximizing uptime Allowing a single operator to tend multiple presses Increasing speed (spm) where possible Improving part quality Employing easy to use and effective safeguards The press itself is a […]
Production Resources Incorporated News October 2019 Convert any press into a fully programmable transfer press. Leasing companies treat servo transfers as capital equipment, which can free up initial cash requirements for financing the automation. Many stampers that have retrofitted their older presses into transfer presses have experienced a growth curve in their bottom lines and […]
In this Issue: • Specialty Servo Feeds • Conveyor Safety • Data Collection • New Tech Information Waddington Servo Feeds to handle special shapes Need a servo feed to accurately feed or index special shaped material? Waddington makes custom feeds to handle formed shapes, u-channels, wire, round stock, and most anything else you need to feed. Send us […]
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