TPT March 2009

D rilling, P iercing & P unching T echnology

Automatic punching systems for tube and profiles

parameters such as punch stroke, pliers positioning speed, processing speed, number of punching processes, distance between holes and the length of the tube to be processed. Furthermore it is possible to formulate, save and recall the most used processing programmes. The systems also assure maximum reliability due to the related service offered. Users of the machines can ask, at any time, for assistance via a remote customer care system. BS punching systems are also available as tailor made machines for punching tubes with particular sections in order to maximize productivity. The aim is a working system that offers maximum productivity and automation and is suitable to process steel tubes. It is possible to punch on three sides at the same time for the entire tube length. The machines can be provided with an automatic tube load/unload system and with automatic scrap evacuation. BS Sas – Italy Fax : +39 0331 216107 Email : marketing@bssistemi.it Website : www.bssistemi.it of a 1" slot in an 8" tube. A cantilever tooling design allows for a single station to operate with a variety of tube sizes with no tool changeover of setup time. In addition, the cycle time is fast and up to 40t of force is available. A field proven machine, it is safe and OSHA approved due to no pinch point. At last year’s Fabtech, the company introduced the MultiPunch linear rail (MLR) system. This is the ideal machine for punching applications that involve a variety of parts and multiple setups. MLR systems are available in standard rail lengths from 2ft to 10ft. Standard 7.5t and 12.5t Multicyl punching stations are used and the simple building block concept allows users to add or remove stations as required. The most important feature of MLR is punching versatility; different part lengths, hole sizes, hole positions, end stop positions, and even part profiles, can all be punched on a single MLR machine.

BS Sas, Italy, is the manufacturer of punching systems for automatic punching of tube and profiles. In order to provide flexible and highly productive machinery and working systems, the company offers a comprehensive range of solutions for tube and profile punching processes. The BS range of products is composed of a standard machine and other custom made solutions. The BS P80 automatic punching machine is designed for different working process options, and is easy to setup and use with high productivity.

Suitable for processing tubes with diameters of 25-80mm and 16t capacity, the BS P80 is characterized by its high flexibility, allowing punching of tubes with different sections (round, square and rectangular) and different profiles. It is the right solution for manufacturers of shelves, metal fences, safety railings, stainless steel railings and suitable for manufacturers of safety doors, as well as doors and windows in general. The machine is extremely easy to use due to a touchscreen control system (PLC) that allows the modification of processing

 The The BS P80 automatic punching machine

Advanced solutions for tube piercing, punching and slotting

Multicyl Inc, Canada, is a manufacturer of complete systems for piercing, punching and slotting for use in applications including automotive stamping, metal fabricating and tube fabricating. These mandrel punching solutions can accommodate a range of requirements

including any number of punched holes, one hole size or multiple hole sizes, one or two sides, clean or dimpled, and shaped or round. The equipment has a custom mandrel that is wire cut to match the complicated internal design of the extrusion to ensure accurate hole location.

For tube notching, the company offers standard units from its complete line of tube and pipe notching solutions. Multicyl systems allow for one side per cycle, or both sides per cycle. The company can provide tooling for like-to-like notching, notching for different diameter pipe, standard 90º notching, or custom angles. Multicyl also provide custom pipe piercing, such as double mandrel punching stations, and complete automated tube punching machines. The tube slotting technology from Multicyl enables punching

 The MultiPunch linear rail (MLR) system from Multicyl

Multicyl Inc – Canada Fax : +1 905 951 0672 Email : punch@multicyl.com Website : www.multicyl.com

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