EuroWire January 2020

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Five servo-axis turret tool-changer with servo cutter

AT Interwire 2019, AIM released its new AFES-3DxT five servo-axis turret tool-changer machine with a fast servo cutter. Described by AIM as its most robust and proven model for twenty years, the turret head indexing tool changer provides flexibility in wire forming capability, while the 200 msec servo-cut assures fast and quiet production. Standard features include DXF, LRA and XYZ import, animated bending simulation with collision detection, auto pilot speed/load monitoring, and 5 hp wire payoff. Equipped with touchscreen monitors and Microsoft Windows®, the machine features ‘Dial-A-Service’ for remote support via the Internet, and a maintenance module that reminds users of required work for zero downtime. Available options include automatic bend setup with AccuCal, easy production statistics with AccuTrack, online AIM Academy training, Faro, Romer and Aicon CMM communications for automatic programmer corrections, integration with robots, and import of STEP and IGES files. AIM, Inc www.aimmachines.com

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January 2020