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News Release from: TDT Technology | Subject: Cold forming machines
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 October 2004
Cold forming machines with process
monitoring
TDT Technology Ltd have been appointed UK agent for the SACMA range of cold forming machines.
TDT Technology have been appointed UK agent for the SACMA range of cold forming machines These robust products have gained a world-wide reputation for accuracy, reliability and productivity, which is now further enhanced by the incorporation of Brankamp process monitoring - a formula designed to provide 100% quality for manufacturing solutions
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new generation of machines, which encompass the SACMA modular tooling system, range from single-die, double-blow headers with thread rolling, up to four, five or six-die progressive/combined header variants.
For manufacturers producing screws, bolts or special shaped threaded parts, the SACMA equipment can provide effective solutions.
This includes machines that offer cut-off lengths up to 350mm for progressive headers and 230mm for combined headers, with cut-off diameters up to 27 and 22mm respectively.
Production rates of 350 parts per minute can also be achieved.
Each standard machine in the SACMA range has a corresponding 'M' version, providing fully automated, motorised operation via their SC1000 computer system, which supervises the entire production cycle.
The company has over 6500 machines operating daily around the world, with all machines subject to rigorous inspection and testing by qualified staff prior to shipment.
Brankamp process monitoring equipment fitted to these machines has LCD-based technology which has many advantages.
Any irregularities in the cold forging force patterns are immediately detected, where pre-determined limits set for the application have been exceeded.
This can be vital to avoid any potential machine or die damage, which can obviously affect final profitability.
Force/acoustic emission monitoring means that recognisable process failures can be identified.
These include chipped punches, flaked punch flanks, cracked dies, torn bolt heads, ejector pin breakage and broken punch, die or spring elements.
The system monitoring also has the ability to detect cracks as they propagate through the tool, even though part integrity may still be intact.
The reliability and peace of mind that the Brankamp system offers, ensures that cold forging facilities in the UK now have access to the security of running machines unmanned without compromising quality.
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