EoW May 2011

corporate news Embracing 2D technology It was over 25 years ago that Whitelegg Machines operations and improves butt weld strength and clean finish.

Las Vegas is home

Three roller wire feed wheels give extra grip and greater wire control making bend generation easier and flatter more consistent parts throughout the production run. The touch screen icon-based software and simple functionality allows for ease of use by the operator. A USB port on the command console allows for any software updates and programs to be uploaded. The machine has the latest automatic butt welding feature, making the production process faster and more cost effective. A parallel burr -free cut reduces the need for secondary

of Crawley, UK, pioneered the development of fully automatic CNC wire forming and welding machines. The latest Whitelegg CFM 12mm Wire Forming Machine is able to bend and weld wire from 3.mm-12mm, using the latest 2D technology and embodies accuracy, reliability and precision. Machine models range from the CFM 400, 600, 800 and 1000, depending on the products being made; there is a 2D machine for anyone making flat components – from rings for lampshades to display stands, shopping trolleys, wire baskets and shelves for cookers and freezers.

The electrodes are adjustable, giving a big advantage when welding a large variety of products. Set up times and tooling changes are quick and easy to implement. To complement the CFM range, Whitelegg offers the dedicated CFR ring former and welder. Incorporating all the advanced attributes of the CFM, the three machines in the range cover wire diameters of 2-8mm, with finished ring diameters between 50 and 1,000mm. Whitelegg Machines Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1293 538910 Email : sales@whitelegg.com Website : www.whitelegg.com welding

AlliedWire & Cable’s Las Vegas, Nevada, facility is the new home of sales manager Skip Bjorkman, a wire and cable industry veteran with more than 30 years' experience. Skip will be the sales manager for the Las Vegas facility, which opened in November in last year. Mr Bjorkman has been in the wire and cable industry for more than 30 years and has an impressive resume to show for it. DSM’s new chairman Royal DSM NV, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has appointed Rob Routes as chairman of its Supervisory Board. The 64-year-old Dutchman has held various positions at the Royal Dutch Shell group until 2008.

▲ ▲ This latest wire forming machine makes wire work for garden planters

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