EoW March 2011

Cutting & welding

CNC wire forming and welding It was over 25 years ago that Whitelegg Machines of Crawley, UK, pioneered the development of fully automatic CNC wire forming and welding machines. Today the company still leads the way with innovative equipment which is used around the world. The latest Whitelegg CFM 12mm wire forming machine is able to bend and weld wire from 3mm to 12mm using the latest 2D technology and embodies accuracy, reliability and precision. Machine models range from the CFM 400, 600, 800 and 1000, depending on the products being made; there is a 2D machine for anyone making flat components – from rings for lampshades to display stands, shopping trolleys, wire baskets and shelves for cookers and freezers. Three roller wire feed wheels give extra grip and greater wire control making bend generation easier and resulting in flatter, more consistent parts throughout the production run. The touch screen icon based software and simple functionality allows for ease of use by the operator. A USB port on the command console allows for any software updates and programs to be uploaded. The machine has the latest automatic butt welding feature, making the production process faster and more cost effective. A parallel burr-free cut reduces the need for secondary operations and improves butt weld strength and clean finish. The welding electrodes are adjustable, giving a big advantage when welding a large variety of products. Set up times and tooling changes are quick and easy to implement. To complement the CFM range, Whitelegg offers the dedicated CFR ring former and welder. Incorporating all the advanced attributes of the CFM, the three machines in the range cover wire diameters of 2-8mm, with finished ring diameters between 50 and 1,000mm. Whitelegg Machines Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1293 538910

“ ACID-FREE PROCESS FOR STEEL ROD CLEANING & SURFACE PREPARATION” “New Way to Draw Steel Wire in the 21 st Century”

Email : info@whitelegg.com Website : www.whitelegg.com Suitable for a variety of materials

Yorkshire, UK-based Rymer Engineering offers easy to operate electric resistance wire butt welding machines. Suitable for a variety of materials, the machines can weld wide from 0.3mm to 9.5mm in diameter and are adapt- able for round, flats and shaped. Portable and easy to handle, Rymer’s EH series of welding machines are supplied on a wheeled trolley. The welding range includes: EH1 0.9-6mm, EH2 2-8mm, EH3 3.5-9.5mm and the EHC non-ferrous 0.9-6mm. The SG range includes: SG1 0.3-1mm, SG 0.5-2mm, SG3 non-ferrous 0.5-3mm flat strip model. Rymer Engineering – UK Email : admin@rymerengineering.info Website : www.rymereng.co.uk

Microwlder TM Model EH

DCCD process features: • Eliminates acid, borax and precoatings • Zero energy consumption • Direct drawing from bare rod with no speed limitation, for H/C and L/C • New Lubricant Viscosity Control provides exceptionally adherent coating • Adjustable lubricant residual • Zero lubricant waste • Recommended for severe drawing applications (spring, rope, bead, CO 2 welding, PC strand, plating quality) • H/C wire drawn at 18 m/s (3600 ft/min) • Up to 8 times longer die life • Exiting wire temp. 45°C (113°F) • Greatly improved wire ductility

Model SG

DECALUB 31, avenue de Condé 77500 CHELLES, FRANCE Fax: +33 1 60 20 20 21 E-mail: info@decalub.com Website: www.decalub.com

The models EH and SG series from Rymer ▲ ▲ Engineering

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EuroWire – March 2011