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Engineered for accuracy Precision engineered for speed and accuracy, Pave’s Zukron CNC rotational wire forming machine has been developed to produce extremely long surface length wire products, in both simple and complex three-dimensional shapes, quickly and cost effectively.

Designed and built in Pave’s UK production facility, the com- petitively priced Zukron utilises the latest wire forming technology to deliver accurate and consistent twist- and mark-free finished form products. The machine has a fast, versatile 360-degree continuously rotating head and incorporates Pave’s ‘Trueline’ front-end wire stabiliser and patented straightening system.

Zukron CNC wire forming machine from Pave ❍ ❍

Compact, robust and reliable, the Zukron can process short and long length wire products up to 10mm (3/8") in diameter. Like all Pave machines, set-up and changeover times are fast and the Zukron’s fully automated user-friendly CNC operation ensures economical production. Pave’s comprehensive range of high-performance machines includes user-friendly single- and twin-head wire forming centres for a variety of applications.

Pave Automation Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1733 563500

Email : pave@enterprise.net Website : www.pave-wire.com

Handling springs and wire formed parts

The new magnetic Transporter™-CA (cylinder actuated) from Industrial Magnetics Inc, is designed for automated transfer or manually operated material handling applications of heavy, steel parts and offers numerous options for pick-up points on odd-shaped stamped, forged and formed parts or complete part assemblies.

The magnetic Transporter-CA can be placed on robotic end-of-arm tooling, cranes, or other operator assisted lifting devices to ergonomically and magnetically lift and rotate heavy and awkward steel parts, such as springs or cylinders, from horizontal to vertical orientation or vice-versa. The application pictured here is of a magnetic Transporter-CA designed to lift an 18lb, heavy-duty truck spring – measuring 6" in diameter and 17" long – out of its shipping container, and to rotate it by 90 degrees for placement into the assembly line. Other applications include loading springs and formed parts onto paint lines, removing parts from storage totes or bins and placing finished parts into shipping containers. The Magnetic Transporter-CA saves the operator from repetitive bending and lifting of heavy parts and helps prevent costly and painful injuries. The permanent magnet positively holds springs and parts, requires no electricity and uses minimal shop air to activate and deactivate the magnet. The non-marring on/off release will not damage paint/coatings on the spring.

Transporter-CA is used to lift a heavy-duty truck spring ❍ ❍

Industrial Magnetics Inc – USA Fax : +1 231 582 0622

Email : imi@magnetics.com

Website : www.magnetics.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – November/December 2009