TPT September 2011

14-17 November 2011

vacuum and magnet technology to lift and hold all shapes and types of steel in stamping, blanking and press-to-press transfer applications. The Transporter ® MV is ideal for facilities with mixed-use metals, where the magnet can be utilised in conjunction with the vacuum for ferrous parts and the vacuum can work on non- ferrous materials, eliminating downtime for tooling changes. This product comes in six standard sizes. Every Transporter ® product provides more options for pick-up points on stamped, perforated and odd-shaped parts, and a significant reduction over vacuum and suction cups in shop air costs. In addition, all Transporters ® offer more accurate placement on the die and quicker cycle times for increased production. Each is million-cycle-tested for endurance and incorporates a fail-safe feature that, in the event of air loss, prevents the magnet from releasing ferrous parts. IMI specialises in custom designs, providing Transporter ® products for coil lifting, banded material handling and other challenging applications. A full line of accessories and fittings are available. Website: www.magnetics.com

good product for a fair price. Until now, JD Squared has only been focused on small machinery requiring simple manual or hydraulic operation. At FABTECH in November 2010, JD Squared, Inc held the pre-production debut of its newest product, the HP-100 Horizontal Press. Even if you saw it at FABTECH 2010, you may not even recognise it at FABTECH 2011. Every aspect of this machine has been improved over the past year making it a larger, safer and simpler to operate machine. The only one in its price range, the HP-100 has been designed to give all other horizontal presses a run for their money. It is fully CNC-controlled and the company says customers will not be able to find the same features in this price range or even several ranges above it. Weighing in at more than 1500lb, the HP-100 features all heavy duty steel construction with a 2½" top plate. The top plate contains a replaceable wear plate in the case that years of wear and tear dull or scratch the engraving. It utilises an 18.85 ton hydraulic cylinder and a 5hp motor, enabling customers to bend up to ¾" x 6" mild steel effortlessly. By far the best feature, however, is the operating system. A touch screen, Windows-based

JD Squared Inc USA 1415 OVER the last few years many companies have been holding their funds tightly and only spending what is necessary due to the uncertainty of the economy. JD Squared Inc believes that companies should demand more value in the machinery they buy, no matter what the economic situation is. This simple philosophy is why it says it has been able to be a leading tubing bender and notcher manufacturer for almost 30 years simply by selling a

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