FABTECH 2019: Metalform (Part One)

FABTECH 2019 is North America’s largest collaboration of technology, equipment and knowledge in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing industry. This event takes place November 11-14 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, where more than 1,700 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees will have full access to special events, presentations, educational sessions and live demonstrations of the latest technology and integrated solutions, along with one-on-one exchanges with exhibitors and networking with industry leaders. There will also be opportunities to attend keynote presentations, discussions on key industry issues that influence manufacturing, and more. Here are some of the metalforming tools, machinery and systems that will be exhibited to help you navigate the show floor and manage your time while you’re there:

Die Design Software Includes Die Try-Out on Screen
Even before material is ordered to build a die, the Die Debugger tool from Accurate Die Design Software detects mechanical mistakes on the computer screen during die design that are usually found during die assembly or in the tryout press.

How to Configure Network Cameras from a Web Browser
With reliability and speed needed for traceability, error-proofing, vision-guided robotics and other applications, BVS Cockpit software from Balluff does what sensors can’t do, with all of the functions needed to operate SmartCameras.

Smart Servo-Electric and Sheet Hydroforming Press Technologies
The EVOx servo-electric press and Triform deep draw sheet hydroforming press from Beckwood Press feature intuitive controls, recipe handling, data acquisition for part traceability, remote field support and IoT connectivity for maximum uptime and predictability.

When Your Equipment Absolutely, Positively Has to Be There Now
The Express Delivery Equipment from COE Press Equipment includes machinery in varying sizes for customers who need equipment immediately to keep their operations running smoothly.

Next Steps in Servo-Hydraulic Press Design
A new servo-hydraulic press from Greenerd Press automatically sets itself up after the operator selects the press operation with simple, icon-based cycle profiles. Custom press cycles are stored in over 1,000 different recipes and recalled instantly with a bar code reader.

Spring Force Wedge Clamps Allow Clamping Without Permanent Hydraulics
Hilma self-locking wedge clamps from Carr Lane Roemheld are powered by spring force that is ideal for clamping dies with a straight clamping edge, for metal stamping die change or plastic mold change.

Roll Coater Lubrication for Tough Stamping Environments
The extremely rugged Minicoater roll coater lubrication system from LSP Industries dispenses precise amounts of fluids through a unique built-in manifold system when the press cycles for partial strip lubrication and top and/or bottom-only lubrication.

Economical Process Monitoring of Metal Forming and Stamping Operations
The intelligent Brankamp X3S real-time process monitoring system from Marposs immediately identifies manufacturing faults and part or tool variations to optimize machine efficiency, improve part quality, and limit unplanned downtime and tooling costs.

Material and Scrap Management to Optimize Fabrication Operations
The Shuffle Drive Conveyor from Mayfran provides smooth operation, zero vibration, minimal maintenance and superior reliability in the most demanding stamping, laser/plasma cutting, forging and die-casting operations.

Single Source Capabilities for Die Design Through Manufacturing
Tooling Tech Group is a single source supplier of everything from die design, simulation and engineering through to die build, repair, try-out and production stampings.

Press Automation and Data Collection
ShopFloorConnect V6 software and the SmartPAC PRO press automation controller from Wintriss Controls enables networked users to share the entire contents of each programmed setup on a single screen in an Industry 4.0 environment.