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Whitelegg Machines has specialised in the manufacture
of 2D wire forming machines with automatic butt welding
for over 30 years.
CFMs are in use worldwide bringing accuracy, repeatability
and precision to the production of wire and strip
components and sub-assemblies.
The CFM range incorporates advanced software, new
bend head and intuitive operator control and offers
manufacturers even greater speed and reliability.
With the addition of a 16mm version, using the latest
technologies, Whitelegg has added to the versatility of the
CFM range.
Now with all servo operation and touchscreen industrial PC
running the advanced ‘Allform 4’ software package, the
CFM is able to produce highly accurate and consistent parts
with or without automatic butt welding.
Wire or strip is taken from the coil, straightened and then
pulled through a highly accurate feed system to the freely
programmable bend head.
A huge variety of shapes are possible and, if required, the
wire ends can be automatically butt welded. Thus squares,
rectangles, ovals and rings can be manufactured complete,
without the need for ancillary operations.
CFM machines are fitted with remote access capabilities
allowing engineers on-line access to the machine so
software updates, for example, can be easily and effectively
introduced.
Whitelegg Machines Ltd – UK
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Advanced software
offers greater speed
and reliability
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