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The new Videx dual-spindle thread rollers
are designed to roll threads above and
below the shoulder. The threads can be
either different or similar.
The two heads are independent, eliminating
influence of one on the other, enabling use
of simple and economical rolling dies.
Advantages include:
• Independent adjustments assure better
quality of each thread
• Higher production speeds. The second
operation does not slow down the
machine
• Less handling, eliminating possibility of
mixing parts
• Inexpensive tooling and full control of the
quality of each rolling operation. Tools
are replaced in minutes.
Both stations have controlled thread
rolling start, hydraulic clamping, zero-taper
mechanism for parallel threads and
micrometric thread pressure screws as well
as an AC speed controller, automatic air
shut-off and two operator control panels.
Videx Machine Engineering Ltd – Israel
Website:
Dual-spindle thread rollers from Israel
▲ ▲ The Videx dual-spindle thread rollers
Upgrade to software
General Inspection,
LLC has released an
update to its software
for the Gi-360 sorting
machine. This new
3600 Virtual Tilt
virtually corrects
for the cosine error
as a result of the
relationship of the
head to the shank
and length of the part
as it slides down the
V-Track.
This allows for more
accurate images of
the part to catch
smaller defects and
measure more features.
This is state-of-the-art
software, and is not available on any other sorting machine. All new
Gi-360s will have this new software feature as standard and current
customers can call to schedule their upgrade.
General Inspection manufactures a complete line of gauging,
sorting and inspection systems incorporating: laser, eddy current,
vision, and acoustic technologies for dimensional measurement,
determining metallurgical defects as a method for achieving zero
defects.
General Inspection LLC – USA
Website:
▲ ▲ The upgraded Gi-360 sorting machine