Author: Marta Varone

Demonstrated Live at FABTECH 2018, Booth #B8829

Scotchman Industries® is thrilled to demonstrate their latest and greatest 50-ton hydraulic ironworker at FABTECH 2018. This improved 5014-ET ironworker has taken the 5014-TM, 3-station turret model to a whole new level.  The new 50-ton ironworker now comes standard with a new, improved electric stroke control which makes this machine more precise than ever.  Upgrading this new 5014-ET ironworker to a fully electric stroke control increases its accuracy and reduces the mechanical linkage which extends the life of the machine. Bending parts on a Scotchman 50-ton is now as accurate as any other ironworker in the industry; and is backed by Scotchman’s Best-in-the-Business warranty. The 5014 ET is proudly made in America, with many standard features and equipment including: an angle shear that will shear up to 4” x 4” x 3/8” angle iron and a flat bar shear that can shear 3/4” x 4” to 1/4” x 14”.   Now, the new electric stroke control with remote foot pedal and punch slug receptacle are standard features at the same affordable price as the 5014-TM model.

This machine also features a rectangle notcher that will notch up to 2-1/2” x 3” in 5/16” material.   With its component tool table design, it has the ability to accept optional equipment, such as the 12” press brake, rod shear, square tube shear, picket tools, pipe notcher, and special tooling, which is also available.  Scotchman offers a complete line of American-made ironworkers ranging from 45 to 150 tons of hydraulic pressure–quality, power, & versatility you can count on!

Taking fully electric tube and pipe bending to the next level 

Schwarze-Robitec is to present a world first at Fabtech – the biggest fully electric multiple-radius tube and pipe bending machine featuring transport boost technology. By showcasing the CNC 220 E TB MR , the traditional German company will demonstrate how complex tube geometries with diameters of up to eight inches can be produced swiftly, flexibly and efficiently. By delivering consistent precision during the tube and pipe bending process, the new machine enables users to achieve high productivity in their production processes – regardless of batch size.  Extraordinary in terms of dimensions and capacity – Schwarze-Robitec’s new product represents a milestone in the production of fully electric, multi-stack tube and pipe bending machines. Forming part of the High-Performance-series, the CNC tube and pipe bending machine is unique in terms of the capacity it offers. It was developed by the tube and pipe bending machine specialist for one of its American customers active in the automotive industry. The machine fully meets the high requirements it faces in terms of short cycle times, top speed and maximum flexibility. The maximum bending capacity of the CNC 220 E TB MR amounts to a diameter of up to eight inches. The multi-stack tube and pipe bending machine can bend an especially broad spectrum of tube and profile dimensions. It can process tube and pipe lengths of up to 13 feet, with a vertical height-adjustable pressure die moving to the required bending level in each individual case. This enables users to better gauge the requisite bending forces and consistently apply the optimal contact pressure to the tubes and pipes they plan to bend. 

NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE ROTAGEL CUTTING LUBE INCREASES TOOL LIFE  

The New RotaGel™ Cutting Lube provides maximum adhesion to the tool and visually assures thorough coverage. Hougen Manufacturing, Inc., (Swartz Creek, MI) the leading manufacturer of magnetic drills and annular cutters announces their new RotaGel™ Cutting Lube. In most metalworking applications, nothing is more important than proper tool lubrication. RotaGel Cutting Lube is an is an industrial lubricant that provides superior protection to the cutting tool even in hard, high torque machining applications.

RotaGel Cutting Lube is a very environmentally safe lubricate because its core ingredients are based off of a food grade lubricant. It is non-toxic and biodegradable.

With the consistency of a creamy gel, RotaGel has properties that help it adhere to the tool and reduce friction throughout the cut. Because it is formulated with a Hougen blue color, it allows the operator to consistently gauge where the lubricant is applied and visually assures thorough coverage. Designed for use on all metals including: carbon steel, stainless steel, inconel, hastalloy, titanium, aluminum and other alloys and exotics. RotaGel is a versatile cutting lubricant that provides maximum lubrication and increased tool life with many different applications and tools. Example of applications include: annular cutters, taps, drills, saws, reamers, endmills, general lubrication and more. Not only does RotaGel provide lubrication to cutting tools, it also improves hole and surface finishes.

RotaGel is available in single net weight 8 oz. (227g) tubes (Part No. 11748) or in a case of ten tubes (Part No. 11748-10). The product is made in the USA.

Formtek Unveils New OD Grinder System Technology to North America 

Visit Formtek at booth B5841.  Formtek, Inc. is pleased to unveil the Bossi F1 series of machines that provide surface finishing or centerless grinding on round hollow or bar products made from ferrous (carbon and stainless steel) and non-ferrous materials (aluminum, brass, etc.).  Products such as pistons or cylinder rods are commons for these finishing products. Based on the difference between incoming and desired surface finish, these machines can be configured with multiple working heads each finishing the surface a certain amount.  Typically, these machines are configured with a head count that yields the desired finish with one complete pass or cycle of the product through each head. Depending on the recommended design style, these machines can be designed with tube/bar loading and unloading systems.  Loading systems begin with bundles that pick one tube/bar at a time to load into the machine and then tubes can be re-bundled after passing through the working heads.

DoALL® Unveils New DC-620CNC Hercules II® Dual Column, Ball Screw Saw

Machine Rectangle Capacity: 24.5 x 21.5″ (620x550mm)

Round Tube Capacity: 21.5″ (550mm)

The DC-620CNC Hercules II™ high production, horizontal CNC enclosed band saws from DoALL are highly efficient, automatic, hydraulically controlled machines featuring:

• Optimum cutting performance through the use of ball screw technology for material indexing and head feed

• Enhanced accuracy

• Maximize sawing efficiency

• Precise automatic indexing

• Siemens “SMART” controls

• Material library

• Robust construction

• Safe operation

• Variety of optional accessories for customization

DoALL is showcasing the DC-620CNC along with six (6) other metal-cutting band saws at IMTS 2018. These high-performance saws provide versatile, efficient, economical and accurate sawing solutions for a large variety of sawing needs. DoALL will have all saws available for demonstrations at FABTECH.