Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

The plant consists of two continuous shot blasting modules with independent abrasive circulation systems. © Pangborn

01/03/2021 – Shot blasting plant for metal wire

Shot blasting plant for metal wire

Shot blasting machine installed by Marcegaglia

Pangborn received an order from Marcegaglia to supply a shot blasting plant for metal wire. The plant was intended for the Marcegaglia Specialties plant ... By Jörg Dambock