KUKA also demonstrated the Posiflex, a modular Right: LVD’s
and flexible, rotating turnover positioner which Global
could be adapted to suit the component to be 1225 20-
processed.
tonne CNC
Together with Speigel AG and Ch. Stein AG,
turret punch
KUKA also demonstrated at EuroBLECH how
press,
bending processes could be flexibly automated on
exhibited at
a Gasparini press brake.
EuroBLECH,
Access www.kuka.com
was
Lankhorst Mouldings introduced its new
combined
KLP Rollstop system for coil storage. See page 30
with a
robotic
for more details.
Pick-Sort
See www.lankhorst-mouldings.com
A new 10” cutting lens allows the Axel to proc-
material
Spanish software producer, Lantek, presented
ess thick mild steel –10mm to 15mm – around 10
/ part
the latest version of Lantek Expert, Version 25.
handling
to 15% faster. The 10” lens permits processing of
This enables sheet metal fabricators to manage
and
25mm mild steel with a 5 kW laser source. Using
and optimise different fabrication processes more
skeleton
the 10” lens, 20mm mild steel can be processed at
efficiently. Nesting and simulation functions have
removal
1000mm/min. and 10mm mild steel can be cut at
been improved, the user interface has been re-
system
speeds of 2000mm/min.
designed and image vectorization is optional.
LVD’s PPEB servo-controlled press brakes, on its
Reports can also be generated within the drawing
EuroBLECH stand, featured the CADMAN-CNC
module.
control and patented Easy-Form Laser adaptive
Access www.lantek-systems.com
bending system.
Belgian sheet metal specialist, LVD, demon-
The company’s Global 1225 20-tonne CNC tur-
strated its Axel 3015 LT Linear – 5 kW laser cutting
ret punch press, exhibited at EuroBLECH, was also
system at EuroBLECH 2006. The system combines
combined with a robotic Pick-Sort material / part
the high-speed part processing capabilities of the
handling and skeleton removal system to achieve
Axel Linear– 5 kW laser cutting machine with the
high throughput and improved efficiency. The
capabilities of an automated load/unload system
Pick-Sort system converts the Global punch press
linked to a tower material storage system.
into a freestanding, lights-out production cell.
The Axel 3015 LT is now available with LVD’s
Machine and robot are integrated to maximize
CADMAN-A software, which manages both the
punch press productivity. The Pick-Sort system
laser and warehouse. Sheet and material lists
handles punched part dimensions of up to 1000
required for parts nesting are created by LVD’s off-
x 2000mm.
line CADMAN L-3D programming software.
Access www.lvdgroup.com
The high beam quality of the 5 kW laser allows
Mabu pressen AG introduced a new engineer-
processing of thin material at extremely high
ing design for its CNC automatic precision press
speeds of up to 40 metres/min. in 1mm mate-
for quicker production and rapid tool changes.
rial and thick material with high quality surface
Dubbed VS501XL (with a pressing force of 500
finishes.
kN), it features an extended tool area of 1,180mm
distance between the columns of the press, a new
Left: LVD’s Easy
and functional design and optimised mass balanc-
Form Laser adaptive
ing. The stroke adjustment for all stroke lengths
bending system for
ensures constant BDC without the need for addi-
press brakes
tional adjustments.
There is also, says the company, no need for
recirculation of the oil lubrication system (clean,
dry working area) and the eccentric shaft is com-
pletely supported by roller bearings, with the ram
running in backlash-free pre-loaded linear roller
bearing guides.
Access www.mabu.de
Müller Weingarten wishes to move from
being an integrated special machine manufacturer
to a manufacturing engineering company.
“To compete effectively against southern
European and Asian rivals, manufacturing and
overhead costs as well as the real net output ratio
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