TPT January 2012

B ending

End forming/roll forming machine MANCHESTER Tool & Die Inc offers the hydraulically operated Model M10-H- 3-R End Forming/Roll Forming Machine, featuring standard MTD components and using the same tooling as the M71-H- 3 and 24008 machines. The M10-H-3-R offers the HMI (Human Machine Interface) user-friendly, programmable flexible control system and includes diagnostics for machine maintenance. The end forming and roll forming stations are positioned so the operator can load and unload both clamp areas.

A design offering future auto loading and unloading systems allows tube end forms requiring end forming and roll forming processes to be completed without any staging of materials between processes. The M10 can also be designed with a 6-position end form station for tube end forms that require components to be assembled onto the tube before the rolling processes. The machine footprint is 72" wide x 96" deep. Manchester Tool & Die Inc – USA Email: testeffen@mtdtube.com Website: www.manchestertoolanddie.com

The Model M10-H-3-R end forming machine

Simulation module facilitates correction of bending machines

WITH the launch of software version 4.7, AICON’s TubeInspect optical tube measuring system allows the operator to simulate the bending process considering individual correction values, and to verify their effect on accuracy to gauge by means of a virtual gauge check. With the help of high resolution digital cameras, TubeInspect determines the tube geometry within seconds, and proves accuracy to gauge. The system shows in detail which bending points deviate from the desired values, and suggests correction values. These correction values can be transmitted directly to the bending machine,

whereby TubeInspect allows the connection to up to 100 benders. In some instances the correction values suggested by TubeInspect cannot be transferred one-to-one, for example if they lead to collisions at the bending machine or if corrections are suggested at parts which cannot be affected because of solid bending tools. This is where the new simulation module is of benefit: when TubeInspect evaluates a measured tube as a bad part and suggests correction values, the operator can adapt them at his own discretion, as he knows the actual circumstances and characteristics of his bending machine. The virtual gauge inspection confirms a successful correction and the production of a good part

By doing so, the operator does not take any risk, because TubeInspect simulates the results of the changes and shows with a virtual gauge check if the bending process could actually produce a good part. When the right settings are found, another real bending test will take place. This results in fewer bending tests being necessary, which makes the setup process even leaner. AICON 3D Systems GmbH – Germany The TubeInspect optical measuring system measures tube geometries using high resolution digital cameras

Virtual gauge inspection reveals a bad part

Fax: +49 5 3158 00060 Email: info@aicon.de Website: www.aicon3d.de

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