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The proof of the pudding is in the eating: With straightened plates, processes become more efficient. Arku promises to have the appropriate machines available and to straighten plates on a contract basis. © Arku

5 situations in which wage alignment pays off

25. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Flat and low-stress sheets are at the top of the wish list of all sheet metal processors. The remedy here is to straighten the sheets. It is worthwhile to compare […]

The "Premo global spinning 4.future" solution provides plant operators, plant managers, business managers, etc. with information about the spinning processes that is relevant to their target groups. Guido Klekamp, sales manager of Abacus Maschinenbau, demonstrates the easy handling. © Abacus Mechanical Engineering

Push it!

24. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

If you type “press” into the search engine, you’ll probably be asked if you don’t mean “print”. And the search results are useless by the page. “Push” is considered a […]

The new Qineo QuesT welding power source for high-end TIG applications expands the Cloos portfolio. © Cloos

In the future, the Qineo QuesT will complement the established product portfolio of Carl Cloos Schweißtechnik GmbH as a new benchmark for high-end TIG applications. The new high-tech welding power […]

Due to their modular design, the new Triton presses offer individual solutions at an attractive price. © Schuler

New press concept developed

17. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Under the name Triton, Schuler is presenting for the first time a modular series of mechanical lines with and without servo drives. Triton is a hybrid creature from Greek mythology […]

The best of both worlds - the heart of the compact welding cells is the Motoman AR 900 robot from Yaskawa and the S-RoboMIG XT from Lorch as welding power source. The two components are optimally matched to each other and can be easily controlled via a control panel. © Lorch Andreas Körner

Compact welding cells for easy entry into automation

17. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

With a portfolio of new turnkey compact welding cells, Lorch Schweisstechnik and Yaskawa make it easy for small and medium-sized companies to get started with robot-automated welding. Simple, space-saving, efficient […]

Small components are filled into baskets as bulk material at Isabellenhütte. The Mafac cleaning machines are loaded by specially trained personnel - here for demonstration the process developer Michael Dickel. © Mafac

Six systems for optimum start-up protection

15. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

At Isabellenhütte in Dillenburg, six cleaning systems from Mafac are used for a highly complex cleaning process. “The cleaning machines that we run are not off the shelf. They are […]

A double vice offers process reliability - especially for single cuts or when sawing packages. © Behringer

Economical sawing in block

12. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Especially in the steel trade and industry, high demands are made on sawing machines: precise, powerful saw cuts, frequently changing material qualities and cross-sections, easy handling and maintenance as well […]

Straightening provides Deumu with decisive advantages for further processing, for example higher fitting and repeat accuracy during edging as well as significantly reduced distortion during welding © Kohler Maschinenbau GmbH

For flat and low-stress cuts

11. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Sheet metal blanks and welded assemblies made of various steel materials are a speciality of Deutsche Erz- und Metall-Union GmbH (Deumu) in Salzgitter. The finished parts must be as flat […]

Swivel bending with plus effect

10. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

Many companies complain about the lack of skilled workers. RAS has prevented this by integrating the Bendex software into the Turbo2plus. The software automatically programs the bent parts, evaluates alternative […]

With the EdgeLine Bevel technology, a Trumpf standard machine for laser cutting produces bevelled cutting edges on the contours of the component. © Trumpf / Martin Stollberg

Automatic weld edge preparation

9. November 2021 Hans Georg Schätzl

“EdgeLine Bevel” from Trumpf automatically generates bevels in the components during laser cutting, thereby preparing them for the welding process. Trumpf product manager Patrick Schüle: “This technology is unique in […]

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