Reports

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Wire weaving machine type “BD600” for medium heavy fabrics. © Schlatter

 
12/03/2021 – Wire processing / weaving

Wire processing / weaving

Weaving machines for high-quality mesh and fabrics

The “Jäger” metal wire weaving machines of Schlatter are designed for highly efficient production of the highest-quality fabrics. The machines are characterised ... By  Jörg Dambock
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By coupling innovative AI technology with performant surface laser sensing, Maillefer brings enhanced quality control into the production environment. © Maillefer

 
11/03/2021 – 3D view of the cable's surface

3D view of the cable's surface

AI enhances detection of surface anomalies

Maillefer Extrusion Oy is very excited to be at the cutting edge of smart manufacturing technologies, especially when they take the shape of working solutions. ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Kinemax in operation (interaction with Uhing Moveable Endstops). © Uhing

 
09/03/2021 – Suited for winding thin wires

Suited for winding thin wires

Little brother in great shape

The biggest drive for 80mm shafts features a maximum thrust force of 3,600N. But often strength alone is not what constitutes true strength. By  Jörg Dambock
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View into the drawing area. © Niehoff

 
08/03/2021 – Efficient, precise and easy to use

Efficient, precise and easy to use

Multiwire drawing line

Based on Niehoff's close cooperation with wire and cable manufacturers as development partners, the company has continuously refined and enhanced MMH ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Pioneer “SmartBox” is suitable for different brands of different processes in wire and cable factory. © Pioneer Machinery

 
05/03/2021 – “Smart Factory Platform” for wire and cable

“Smart Factory Platform” for wire and cable

Pioneer now providing “Smart Factory” solutions

Pioneer Machinery, based in Taiwan with more than 48 years of experience of designing and manufacturing wire and cable machinery, specializing in Power ... By  Jörg Dambock
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The X2000NC with finger bending stations and linear transfer. © Schmale Maschinenbau

 
04/03/2021 – Combination of finger benders, rotary positioning grippers and a servo transfer

Combination of finger benders, rotary positioning grippers and a servo transfer

Faster wire processing

Schmale Maschinenbau GmbH presented its first, purely servo-electric wire bending machine of the type “X2000NC” back in 2012. The current generation of ... By  Jörg Dambock
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Thanks to the high-speed slides of the gauge reducing machine, throughputs of up to 40 spokes per minute can be achieved. © AMBA

 
02/03/2021 – Producing spoke blanks

Producing spoke blanks

Rolling instead of swaging

The booming e-bike market has led to a growing demand for butted spokes, i.e. spokes that are thicker at one or both ends. AMBA’s new gauge reducing machines ... By  Jörg Dambock