November 2007 Edition
fabtech international
FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show 2007
Hundreds of new products from the forming, fabricating, welding, tube and
pipe, and stamping industry make their debut
Cutting-edge waterjet
Capable of producing complex parts out of virtually any
material, the Jet Edge High Rail Gantry features a stable
overhead design that allows full access to the work envelope
and raises critical components out of the process
environment. Jet Edge utilizes high-volume, low-pressure air
around the ball screws and linear motion guides and
bearings, which increases durability by preventing
contamination from entering these areas. The High Rail
Gantry has a repeatability of 0.002" over the entire work
envelope. It is available in 2ft increments from 4x4ft to
24x14ft. Custom sizes are available, and the system can
easily be expanded in place as a business grows.
Featuring the most advanced technology for extended-life
hydraulics and a reliable tie-rod design, the 50hp iP60-50
is rated for 60,000psi, and provides flow rates of 0 to 1.1
gallons per minute to a variety of cutting,
surface-preparation or cleaning tools. The iP60-50 provides
easy access for all service and maintenance. It features a
non-high-pressure cylinder with a warranty – even on
replacement cylinders, an improved performance check valve,
and low-torque requirements.
Jet Edge waterjet cutting systems are controlled by the
AquaVision Di motion controller. The AquaVision Di guides
users through the process from job setup to production and
has numerous standard features that are optional on many
competitive systems. With the AquaVision Di, single parts,
part arrays, mirroring, scaling, rotation, and plate
alignment are right at users' fingertips. The AquaVision Di
is fully networkable, allowing part programs to be generated
offline and easily transferred to the system's hard drive
for production. Feedrate and acceleration are automatically
varied, based on known features of a specific job. Dynamic
tool offset, or "cutter compensation," is employed
real-time, and an optional real-time pump control allows
remote starting and stopping of the pump, dual pressure set
points for hard-to-pierce materials, and unlimited data
logging of every process parameter imaginable.
Jet Edge's self-feeding pneumatic drill is available in
stationary or laterally adjustable models. The drill gives
waterjet operators the opportunity to expand their cutting
capabilities and take in new types of work by enabling them
to quickly pierce sensitive materials prior to cutting them
with waterjet.
The drill features a hydraulic feed control unit, feed
stroke adjustment, exhaust collector and PLC interface
manifold. A flexible bellows cover is mounted to the front
of the drill to protect it from foreign material, with all
controls contained internally. The drill has a free running
rpm of 3,300 and can be set for any stroke from 5/16" to 3".
It is supplied with a 1/4" stainless steel drill chuck. All
control valves are contained within a NEMA-rated electrical
enclosure.
Booth #11086 – Jet Edge Inc.,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-190
Showcase of TIG torches
Weldcraft will exhibit its latest TIG torches and
accessories at FABTECH. Among the products to be exhibited
are
Weldcraft's new Triad (TTG Plus) tungsten grinder, along
with the company's full-line of premium tungsten electrodes.
Other new products may also be announced prior to the show.
Weldcraft's Triad (TTG plus) tungsten grinder provides
the accuracy and versatility needed to prepare tungsten for
both orbital and hand-held TIG applications. It features
robust industrial motor, precision-drilled entries that can
accommodate six different tungsten electrode diameters, and
four different grinding angles to ensure reliable arc
starting and good weld penetration. Each Triad ships in a
sturdy carrying case, and includes a dual-sided
diamond-coated grinding wheel, an electrode holder, a Torx
20 screwdriver, and a machine holder designed for bench top
mounting.
Weldcraft's premium tungsten electrodes are available in
industry standard lengths of seven inches and ship in
packages of ten that are color-coded according to type.
There are five types available: pure, 2 percent ceriated,
1.5 percent lanthanated, 2 percent thoriated, and rare
earth. To ensure quality and safety, these tungsten
electrodes meet strict AWS specifications and features
important safety information for usage on the labels.
Booth #5075 – Weldcraft,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-191
Advanced laser systems
NTC America – Laser Group will display examples of its
most advanced laser processing systems, including the TLM
Series five-axis model, ideal for 3-D cutting, and the
ultra-high speed TLZ-510 model of three-axis, two
dimensional cutting system.
The TLM Series featured will be a 2.5kW PRC CO2
laser…among the available TLM models are six sizes and four
power options of up to 6.0kW, with size ranges from 51"x51"
to an expansive 110"x169" and vertical travel of up to 31".
Controllable optical head angles of +200° (359° optional),
and +180° rotation are the fourth and fifth axes.
Versatility is enhanced with an optional welding function as
well as a sixth-axis command.
The TLZ Series of CO2 three-axis laser cutting systems
offer fast laser processing with flying optics and cutting
rates of up to 40,000mm (1,575") per minute along with rapid
traverse speeds of 100,000mm (3,937") per minute in the X
and Y axes, and 60,000mm (2,362") per minute for the Z axis.
Power options to 5kW for deep penetration cuts are offered.
The TLZ-510 shown at the show has 122"x61" axis movements,
and 100mm (4") vertical stroke of the optical head. It will
include the 5kW laser and feature a dual-pallet changer to
maximize productivity.
Booth #10107 – NTC
America – Laser Group,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-192
Filler-metal solutions for fabricating, manufacturing
Among the newest products to be displayed are Rocket 7024
stick electrodes and Fabshield XLR-8 self-shielded
flux-cored wires. A range of McKay brand stainless steel
products, Hobart brand low hydrogen stick electrodes, and
Tri-Mark Metalloy metal- cored wires will also be showcased.
Rocket 7024 is a new E7024 electrode designed
with "best of class" features that reduce clean up and
rework, including a new slag system that provides easy slag
release from the weld joint, in some cases self-peeling,
with no entrapment in the toes of the weld. It features a
smooth arc and low spatter levels, along with the ability to
weld through moderate mill scale or dirty materials.
The Hobart Fabshield XLR-8 is a self-shielded flux-cored
wire featuring reliable out-of-position welding capabilities
at both high and low heat inputs. It is especially well
suited for vertical-up welds at high current levels and has
lower diffusible hydrogen levels than competitive T-8 wires.
It meets the new D-Designation under AWS A5.20:2005, making
it useable for AWS D1.8 Demand Critical Welds.
McKay brand stainless steel filler metals provide
excellent arc characteristics to ensure quality welds, and
are available for flat and horizontal or all-position
welding. Stainless steel products are available 308, 309 and
316, and other common alloys, and in multiple diameters and
package sizes. Product options include stick electrodes,
flux-cored and metal-cored wires, and solid wire spools and
cut-lengths.
Designed for critical applications requiring
high-strength welds, the Hoballoy line of low-alloy,
low-hydrogen stick electrodes meet the H4 hydrogen
requirement (less than 4 ml. per 100 grams of weld deposit)
to protect against cracking and minimize rework. These
products range from 70,000psi to 120,000psi tensile
strength, to meet a range of exact specifications.
The Metalloy family of metal-cored wires includes
Metalloy 90, 100 and 110, which are designed for welding
high-tensile-strength steels such as A514, A517, HY-80, and
A710. Metalloy Vantage and Vantage Ni1 are formulated to
reduce silicon island formation and produce weld bead toe
lines that are almost completely free of silicon deposits.
Ni1 is designed for high-toughness applications and can be
used when joining HSLA weathering steels that do not require
color match. Vantage D2 shares the same silicon-controlling
technology and is also ideal for joining HSLA steels.
Vantage D2 is a direct equivalent of ER80S-D2 and is a good
alternative when higher deposition rates and travel speeds
are desired.
Booth #4070 – Hobart Brothers,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-193
High-performance NX laser, waterjet technologies
MC Machinery Systems, Inc. will introduce its newest
laser technology, the NX series, at Fabtech 2007. The NX is
designed for speed, with resonators available in 4,000 and
6,000W. Mitsubishi Laser revolutionizes the industry with
the introduction new NX Series. The machine's new structural
configuration allows increased G-force - giving it unmatched
speed while keeping the highest possible accuracy. The new
height sensor is twice as fast as previous machines,
allowing for faster cutting.
Another
of MC Machinery's newest technologies, Waterjet Powered by
Mitsubishi Electric, will also be showcased inside the
booth. Waterjet has a new level of programming
sophistication.
The four-axis Waterjet Suprema features Intelligent Tapering Control
software, which automatically corrects the natural tapering
of the cut. The CNC control inclines the water jet head up
to ±2° while pointing the jet towards the cutting direction.
This process allows for the optimum contour cutting speed
while providing accurate wall straightness.
The NX and Waterjet series are both controlled on a
Mitsubishi 700 Series Control, capable of achieving extreme
accuracy and the ability to produce more complex parts.
Dedicated Nano technology delivers unprecedented
productivity and high-precision machining. The units are
controlled on a 64-bit, PC-based, 15" touch screen display,
with improved graphics and NC design to simplify operation.
Booth #12117 – MC Machinery Systems Inc.,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-194
High-speed, high-velocity adiabatic impact presses for
industry
The LMC Impact Press System will dramatically increase
quality consistency, increase productivity and cycle times,
allow for the reduction of floor space, and allow for
reduced maintenance. The presses are designed to maximize
energy levels, production rates and flexibility. The
mechanical system meets all the conditions for adiabatic
softening in most metals to include low and high carbon
steels, stainless, bronze, brass, copper, titanium aluminum,
and more. Regardless of the metal, the process works the
same. This technology will eliminate the drawbacks of the
conventional methods in the production of metal blanks.
LMC is introducing their new high volume model in its
line of High Velocity Adiabatic Impact Presses. Built to
meet the demands of the bearing industry, the SIP Press
Series, D Models not only exceed industry standards in ppm
production rates, but the patented Hitch Feed System and
Oscillating Rotary Arbor Straightener set new standards for
length, squareness, end quality, and straightness in regards
to TIR tolerances. As with all of the LMC cutoff presses,
companies operating the SIP Press Series, D Models find the
increased production provides them with a competitive
advantage to off-shore bearing manufacturers. This
environmentally-friendly press system significantly reduces
process-manufacturing costs.
The SIP15D will cut diameters from 0.040" to 0.125" at
cycle rates up to 1,000ppm while maintaining length
tolerances at ±0.001". The SIP25D will cut to 0.250" at
rates up to 500ppm at tolerances of ±0.0015", the SIP50D
will cut to 0.500" at rates up to 400ppm at ±0.002", and the
SIP100D will cut to 1" at rates up to 225ppm at ±0.0025".
Diameters up to 4" can be cut on LMC's other larger press
systems. The design of the SIP press series exceeds the
demands for reduced material waste, lower energy
consumption, and reduced burden costs.
Like all LMC Press Systems, these new presses
are not only very operator friendly, but are true "green
machines" in that they produce no kerf, use no coolants, and
operate on less than 85 percent of the electrical
consumption of conventional presses.
The price-competitive PSA Press Series offers fully
pneumatic presses that use a pneumatic feed system or
servo-control feed for increased part-length flexibility.
The PSA Press Series is designed for lower run production.
The PSA 35 will cut to 0.375" at cycle rates up to 100ppm
while maintaining length tolerances of ±0.007". The PSA 75
will cut to 0.750" at rates up to 75ppm with length
tolerances of ±0.010", and the PSA150 will cut to diameters
of 1.50" at rates up to 50ppm while maintaining a length
tolerance of ±0.015".
Manufacturers can feed, draw, straighten, and cut wire in
coil stock in its cold state from virtually any tensile
material with the HCU Press Series. The HCU-625 will provide
precision cut blanks or full length bars from coils ranging
in diameters from 0.250" to 0.625", and the HCU-1250 will
provide precision cut blanks or full length bars from coils
ranging in diameters from 0.625" to 1.25". Companies can now
buy less expensive standard size coil stock, draw it to its
specific OD, and then feed the bars directly into a screw
machine or CNC Operation. The LMC Rotary Arbor Straightener
will eliminate stresses in the material, providing for
higher quality machined parts after heat treat.
Booth #16050 – LMC Inc.,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-195
Laser-cutting and press brake systems, software
Bystronic will feature the revolutionary ByVention and
the Byspeed 3015 laser-cutting systems, EP and PR bending
systems, and the Bysoft system software. The ByVention laser
cutting system, offers users advantages unique to the
marketplace: simplicity, compact size, a clever material
flow concept, reassuring performance, system completeness
and exceptional affordability. It is the most compact laser
cutting machine for standard-sized material up to 5x10ft on
the market today (working footprint is 20x20ft). The simple
to use control with step-by-step user direction enables
operators to quickly master operation within a few hours.
The complete package includes shipping, rigging,
installation and training in an attractive base price.
Bystronic will also showcase the Byspeed 3015 with
4400W resonator and automated material handling system. The
system's innovative high speed DHM drives and control system
delivers uncompromised productivity in both thin and thick
material processing. Standard Bystronic features include CPP
with Pierce Detect, Cut Control Monitor, Cutting Lens
Sensor, Dynamic Power Modulation, Bypos Autofocus, Automatic
Microtab, and Flying Piercing.
Also presented will be the EP Series and the PR Series
press brakes. The EP incorporates new advanced technologies
such as digital control hydraulic systems by Hoerbiger,
Hydraulic Crowning for automatic crowning without loss of
open height, and as a standard feature the powerful CYBELEC
2-D Control for programming, simulation and bend sequencing.
The PR press brake has brilliant 3-D color graphics and the
patented "pressure referenced" hydraulic technology with
other features ranging as follows: up to 8 main CNC axes,
CNC sheet followers, hydraulic clamping, temperature
compensation, and a laser light safety system.
The Bystronic CAD/CAM Bysoft software package, with
optional integrated ERP interface, helps streamline company
information and enable programming to flow efficiently from
the front office to the manufacturing floor. Software
determines actual production times for quoting purposes as
well as remnant management, material utilization, and actual
weights for determination of shipping costs.
Booth #12095 – Bystronic Inc.,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-197
2-D, 3-D laser-cutting systems
PRIMA will be introducing DOMINO Evoluzione, its new
2-D/3-D laser cutting system. The system has the highest
axes speed available in its category with high acceleration
on the X- and Y-axis, for high-speed 2-D cutting and optimal
productivity, in addition to an enhanced Z-axis height for
improved 3-D cutting. DOMINO Evoluzione also features high
overall machine accuracy, resulting in significantly
improved cut quality. A new high-speed CNC control provides
enhanced graphics for easy, user-friendly programming. In
addition, a quick piercing function reduces piercing time by
over 25 percent.
PRIMA will also demonstrate its revolutionary
2-D laser-cutting system, SYNCRONO, which offers twice the
productivity of the fastest machines on the market. SYNCRONO
also features the new CV5000 Laser Resonator, the most
advanced in its class. The SYNCRONO system has a unique,
patented laser head, designed with two additional small,
linear-driven parallel kinematic axes on the moving gantry,
effectively creating a "machine within a machine." This
allows the cutting head to cut at an exceptionally high
acceleration of up to 6G. The breakthrough innovation
enables SYNCRONO to cut more than 1,000 holes per minute,
making it almost twice as productive as the most advanced
machines in the market.
Booth #10195 – PRIMA
North America, Inc.,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-196
MegaFab offers many products
MegaFab, parent company to industry leaders Whitney,
Piranha, and Bertsch, will present product innovations and
updates from all three brands at FABTECH International.
All in one booth:
- See how Whitney's 3400 XP Plasma-Punch combination
machine can make operations more profitable than a
standalone laser or plasma-cutting machine. New features
include a pneumatic tapping unit to allow cutting,
punching, forming, and tapping to be completed in one
operation.
- Several sizes of Piranha ironworkers will be
demonstrated with a variety of options.
- Bertsch Bending Rolls – New brand identity
unveiled.
Booth #15095 – MegaFab,
www.rsleads.com/711tp-198