EuroWire September 2016

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Whitelegg Machines has specialised in the manufacture of 2D wire forming machines with automatic butt welding for over 30 years. CFMs are in use worldwide bringing accuracy, repeatability and precision to the production of wire and strip components and sub-assemblies. The CFM range incorporates advanced software, new bend head and intuitive operator control and offers manufacturers even greater speed and reliability. With the addition of a 16mm version, using the latest technologies, Whitelegg has added to the versatility of the CFM range. Now with all servo operation and touchscreen industrial PC running the advanced ‘Allform 4’ software package, the CFM is able to produce highly accurate and consistent parts with or without automatic butt welding. Wire or strip is taken from the coil, straightened and then pulled through a highly accurate feed system to the freely programmable bend head. A huge variety of shapes are possible and, if required, the wire ends can be automatically butt welded. Thus squares, rectangles, ovals and rings can be manufactured complete, without the need for ancillary operations. CFM machines are fitted with remote access capabilities allowing engineers on-line access to the machine so software updates, for example, can be easily and effectively introduced. Advanced software offers greater speed and reliability

Whitelegg Machines Ltd – UK Website : www.whitelegg.com

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