Preview of the exhibitors at EuroBLECH 2018

EuroBLECH 2018 photos
EuroBLECH 2018 photos

More than 1,400 exhibitors from 38 countries have secured their stand space at EuroBLECH 2018, the sheetmetal working technology exhibition. It takes place from 23-26 October 2018 at the Hannover Exhibition Grounds in Germany. Below is a preview of some of the exhibitors at the show.

 

Hammer time


With more than 70 years’ experience and a large worldwide customer base, Timesavers recognises the need for, and strength of, constant development and innovation.

At the world’s largest trade fair for the sheetmetal industry, EuroBLECH, Timesavers will unveil several new innovations and productivity enhancing developments.

Central to the Timesavers display will a combination of its rotary brush machine, the 42 series WWRBW and, an ‘add-on’ underside working machine. This new combination will bring added versatility to the recently upgraded 42 Series machine and lead to significantly reduced processing times for deburring and edge rounding of sheet material.

The new additional unit sits at the front of the machine on a dedicated conveyor belt zone. Here the workpiece has its bottom face deburred and edges rounded prior to it being processed through the machine. This has the benefit of completely eliminating the requirement for a second pass and saving considerable cycle time.

A further innovation from Timesavers is the Hammer Head – a new aggregate designed to remove heavy slag on larger steel products, lowering tooling costs on Timesavers machines. Visitors to the stand can see The Hammer Head in action on a 42 series HWRB machine.

Timesavers’ programme of updates to its machines continues with the 12 series, which has gained a completely new look. The 12 series machines are a highly efficient solution for metal finishing, deburring and edge rounding. Completing the display from Timesavers will be the 32 series WRBW, the 22 series WMDB, and a 10 series manual grinder, the latter providing a cost-saving entry into grinding and deburring.

Ellesco www.ellesco.co.uk
Hall 14, Stand L41

 

New software maximises manufacturing efficiency


As part of a drive to increase efficiency, productivity and profitability through its Metal Digital Transformation technology, Lantek is introducing three new products specifically aimed at the sheetmetal and fabrication industries.

Lantek Analytics is part of Lantek’s Synergy concept and analyses both customer and manufacturing KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). The modules come with a set of standard KPIs which have been developed by Lantek through consultation with companies in the industry to meet the vast majority of requirements. However, customers can still specify additional KPIs to suit individual business needs, tailoring the software to specific requirements where necessary.

For Lantek Customer Analytics, KPIs include the percentage of accepted quotes, the best customers by accepted quotes and margins, deviation from estimated costs and the history and location of quotes. Lantek Manufacturing Analytics KPIs include availability of equipment, OEE, parts produced and percentage of good parts over a specified period, percentage of remnants over total raw material, stock status and weight of parts produced.

The Lantek Analytics software has been designed to be plug and play for the majority of companies, minimising installation and disruption and ensuring a rapid learning curve so that engineers and managers can benefit from the information quickly. To further simplify installation, security and maintenance of the software, it resides in the Cloud.

Companies can keep track of performance as it happens and use the information to make decisions on changes to sales strategies, production processes and investment in new equipment based on facts and, in addition, have the ability to predict future performance.

To bring customer and supplier closer, two new products, Metalshop and iQuote, make it possible for sheetmetal companies to respond automatically to quotation requests online and for their sales teams to quickly prepare budget prices.

Metalshop is the web interface which enables customers to login and submit a request for quotation and place an order online, uploading all the information regarding material, quantities, required delivery dates, delivery methods and most importantly the geometry of the part itself.

This request then sets in motion a series of automated queries within the Lantek software through the iQuote App, for example, the cutting times, the cost of material, stock levels and the margins to be applied. Queries to Lantek MES check the levels of work already going through the workshop and schedule cutting, other operations and outsourced operations to meet the required delivery date.

This technology automates all of the quotation and ordering process, delivering accurate quotations to the customer in a matter of minutes and then, with Metalshop, going on to automate order confirmation, release of the order to production, and finally, delivery and invoicing, all through a web interface.

The iQuote App is also designed be used on its own as a rapid way for a manufacturer’s sales team to get prices for customers, making it ideal where large volumes of quotations are required.

With Lantek Metal Digital Transformation technology, Industry 4.0 is now a reality with substantial benefits for companies making the move.

Lantek www.lanteksms.com
Hall 12, Stand A118

Automation takes centre stage


LVD will place its EuroBLECH focus on flexible automation solutions and cell manufacturing for increased production efficiency.

A world premiere, the ToolCell XT automated tool changing press brake with extended tool storage capacity will be on display, offering the flexibility to tackle small batches, high part mix and increased part complexity in a wide variety of materials and thicknesses.

A second world premiere, the Dyna-Cell takes electric press brake automation to a new level for high-speed bending of small to medium size parts. Based upon LVD’s field proven Dyna-Press, LVD’s new compact robotised bending solution delivers fast part to part times, rapid changeovers, increased throughput and lower cost per part.

Also on the stand will be the high-speed Electra FL 3015 fibre laser cutting machine which features a new 10kW laser source to cut a wide range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials as fast as the thermal process allows without dynamic compromise. A 10-shelf Compact Tower (CT-L) keeps pace with the Electra to efficiently load, unload and store parts and material.

Next up, the Easy-Form 80/25 press brake is a highly versatile Smart bending machine. Equipped with the Easy-Form Laser in-process angle monitoring and correction system, this press brake adapts the ram position in real-time to ensure the desired angle from the first bending operation. The bending process is not interrupted and no production time is lost.

Elsewhere, the Strippit PX-1530 punch press can punch, form, bend and tap to efficiently complete multiple processes, including complex, 3D parts. A flexible automation system (FA-P) makes fast work of loading/unloading and part picking for uninterrupted production flow.

On the software side, the CADMAN suite is LVD's answer to full process integration and optimised process flow. It looks at the big picture and helps streamline the complete fabrication process – from production control, communication, planning and management to punching, bending and laser cutting – through integrated, database-driven software. The complete CADMAN suite will be demonstrated.

LVD www.lvdgroup.com
Hall 12, Stand F104

 

Heavy handling


Systems for quick and safe changing of heavy tools will be unveiled by the Roemheld Group at EuroBLECH 2018.

Four different configurations of transport cart, which are used to manoeuvre large loads such as heavy moulds and dies ergonomically, will be presented alongside carrying consoles that facilitate insertion into a press. In evidence also will be ball bars and roller bars that allow dies to be guided and positioned smoothly over tables and other surfaces.

Serving further to minimise set-up times in metalforming is Roemheld's extensive range of cost-effective die clamping and die changing products as well as hydraulic, mechanical, electromechanical and magnetic clamping elements. Systems can be configured for efficient die handling using a combination of new wedge clamps and the appropriate hydraulic supply.

Dies weighing in excess of 1.5 tonnes can be manoeuvred with the changing carts. The models exhibited will be the manually operated RW series designed to carry loads up to 500kg or 1,000kg, and the electrically-driven RWA cart for a maximum load of 1,600kg.

All versions feature extensive safety equipment including an automatic docking station with slip protection. With the cart connected to the station, dies can be effortlessly guided and positioned on the changing table via ball inserts, which are lowered during docking to prevent slipping. Height of the changing table can be adjusted hydraulically.

An optional auxiliary drive is available for the manual carts, allowing a travel speed of 2km/h. Speed of the RWA cart for heavier dies can be steplessly adjusted up to a maximum of 5km/h. Powerful and durable batteries supply the power.

Heavy dies that have been transported by crane or forklift truck can be manoeuvred quickly onto the press table with Roemheld carrying consoles. The dies are placed onto the consoles and from there inserted via integrated transport bars. Versions with or without drive are available, depending on die weight.

Attachable carrying consoles that can be suspended from hooks are available for loads up to 250kN, allowing versatility of use and easy retrofitting. Swivelling consoles for loads up to 60kN are recommended if space is restricted in front of the press. They are fixed securely onto the press table and can be folded flat against it when not in use.

Versions with additional electric drive and support feet are available for die weights up to 32 tonnes, further increasing versatility and stability. The height can be adjusted by ±60mm to compensate for any unevenness of the floor. An automated changing station is included to manoeuvre the new die onto the press table in a linear motion and push the existing die out of the machine to the rear, shortening set-up times further.

Promoted also at EuroBLECH will be Roemheld's new, online configurator for simplifying the process of ordering roller and ball bars and ensuring short delivery times. Accessible via the company's website at www.roemheld-gruppe.de/productconfigurator/?lang=en, it is optimised for use on smartphones and tablets and an app is being developed for Android and Apple devices.

Roemheld UK www.roemheld.co.uk
Hall 27, Stand H128

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