WCN Autumn 2011

Anniversary celebrations for AIM

three satellite mandrel benders, offers the least forming limitations (Patent pending). The pre-loaded graphics animation allows for program/data verification before even running a single production part. Part of an automation cell, along with a Fanuc robot it can provide the best production solutions for today’s challenging market. In all instances, wire can be fed directly from a coil, straightened, bent and cut using a software package that provides flexibility and simplicity in programming. This comes complete with a two-plane straightener, 2,000Kg/ automatic pay-off unit, maintenance-free servo quad-roller feeder, precision bender axes, unlimited arm (Z-Axis) rotation, industrial PC running Windows ® XP Pro and SmartEditor ® – plus a host of features. AIM Inc has headquarters in the USA with a second support location in Europe.

S S The Synchro AFM 3D8 S from AIM

23%, while exports have risen to 49%. The new “Synchro” models have been proven to be the best available machines.The most sophisticated 3D CNC wire bending solution available, featuring a turret tool changer with

In March AIM Inc celebrated its 19 th anniversary. Another great year with considerable technological innovations in CNC bending equipment helped AIM to grow Important update re access to BITEC, the exhibition venue There is some encouraging news from BITEC. From August 12 th the Skytrain extension of the Sukhumvit Line will open on a trial basis initially going on from the current end of the line On Nut station to the station for BITEC, Bang-Na. (about 700 metres from the site) Hopefully any technical issues will have been resolved by the time exhibitors and visitors arrive in September. This extension will make travel to and from BITEC to central Bangkok much simpler avoiding the city’s legendary traffic jams.

AIM Inc – USA Fax: +1 630 458 0730

Email: info@aimmachines.com Website: www.aimmachines.com

A closer link between two internationally recognised corporate membership associations

problem solving and testing from its independently accredited technical centre. IST supplies test equipment for spring wire manufacturers. Organisations involved in any sector of the spring industry, from raw materials, production machinery and allied equipment and services to end products, should contact the IWMA Secretariat for full details or visit the website.

The IWMA and the Institute of Spring Technology (IST) are pleased to announce a closer link between the two organisations. This link offers IST members the opportunity to join the IWMA and enjoy the benefits of the association at a lower cost, with a reciprocal arrangement for IWMA members to join IST. IST is the unique centre of excellence for all aspects of spring technology, offering all companies involved in the spring industry supply chain a wide range of specialist technical services, covering all aspects of research and development, training,

IST – UK Fax: +44 114 252 7997 Email: ist@ist.org.uk Website: www.ist.org.uk

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