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This latest generation of the Superflex family automatically aligns its compact welding units to the dimension of the following mesh type. Also the adjustment of the cross wire feeder is highly automated. Also on display will be a welding plant of System MG900 for the production of industrial mesh. This is equipped with auto adjusting components. A handling robot is used for the stacking of the welded mesh panels. Potential customers can also find out about the spare parts service, field service, repair service, help desk performance and training courses for efficient operation of Schlatter plants. The product range includes: Resistance welding plants for reinforcing wire mesh, System MG200 and System MG300; in- dustrial wire mesh and fence mesh, System MG600, System MG700 and System MG900; flexible CNC-controlled welding centres, System Posiweld; wire butt welders; wire straightening and cutting devices and cold rolling lines. A new series of process monitoring terminals for the metal forming industry will be the highlight of the Schwer + Kopka stand. The German process monitoring specialist presents the new line as a complement to its existing range of well proven compact monitoring units. All models offer fully automatic mode of operation and are easy to operate. At the same time, installation efforts are significantly reduced. The new series consists of three models with different types of indicators and visual displays. The base model SK 1-100 in fact has completely eliminated all operational controls and offers the highest possible quality monitoring performance without any type of operation or operator interference. This ‘black box’type of system is accompanied by two other models. The SK1-300 offers a 3.5" black and white touch screen, while the SK 1-700 comprises a 7.5" full colour touch screen display. Both systems feature an entirely new approach to visualising process data and to communicating with the machine operator. Rather than displaying an error message when the machine is stopped due to a process Schwer & Kopka GmbH 14 D02 H A Schlatter AG – Switzerland Fax : +41 1 730 94 76 Email : hans.balmer@schlatter.ch Website : www.schlatter.ch

SMS Meer 7A C21

SMS Meer will be showcasing its wide repertoire of products and services in plant construction. This ranges from integrated solutions, including mechanical, electrical and automation systems, to high-performance individual machines, as well as economical modernisations. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in discussions and multimedia presentations so as to obtain an insight into plants and process technologies from the areas of wire rod mills. In the field of wire rod mills the focus will be on FRS® technology (Flexible Reduction and Sizing) and CCT® cooling (Controlled Cooling Technology), which have both been developed by SMS Meer. They enable efficient production of wire rod and ultra-fine microstructure. Furthermore, the visitors will also get to know the restructured Service Central Department of SMS Meer. With its vast product range and concentrated expertise, the company offers tailor-made service solutions to its customers all around the globe, thereby ensuring the high added value of the plants throughout their life cycle.

Vital role in metal forming industry

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fault, or highlighting poor settings of the monitoring parameters, the system suggests remedial countermeasures and guides the operator through possible improvements. A second highlight will include the new functions added to the company’s shop floor data networking system SK-go!®. Among these will be a new job scheduler which allows to view on-line the work load on each machine, and to re-schedule jobs by simple drag-and-drop commands, and an expanded module for documenting tool consumption.

Schwer & Kopka – Germany Fax : +49 751 47758 Email : info@sk-gmbh.de Website : www.schwer-kopka.de

SMS Meer GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 2161 350 883 Email : info@sms-meer.com Website : www.sms-meer.com

H A Schlatter AG 11 A06

H A Schlatter, a manufacturer of compre- hensive systems for the production of welded wire mesh for reinforcing, industrial mesh, wire products as well as plants to produce woven wire mesh, will present innovative solutions that increase profitability and improve the production process by shorter set-up times and an increased automation degree. A highly flexible plant type Superflex for the production of standard and engineered wire mesh will be on the stand.

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