TPT November 2014

Technology News

Tube end-forming equipment MANCHESTER Tool & Die Inc has introduced a servo roll former for tube OD capacity of ¾". The servo roll former can be tooled for either rolling or cutting operations. It features servo- driven ball screw roll forming unit and

Automatic de-burr KENT Corporation has developed a new Burrmaster de-burring machine to automatically de-burr the ends of mitre cut and bent tubes. This machine was purchased by a major US manufacturer of exhaust systems. This is the company’s second system and it is now considering the purchase of a third. The Burrmaster machine allows the operator to control the machine completely from the push button station. The process begins when tube is loaded into the custom clamp fixture by the machine operator. The tube is then clamped and transferred across a spinning wide-faced brush. The head of the spinning brush is also rotated simultaneously. This dual action movement gives a high quality and consistent finish around the tube.

quick and easy machine setup. This roll former also offers the same industrial package as Manchester Tool & Die’s Model 24008-HS grooving machine. Manchester Tool & Die supplies tube end-forming, grooving and crimping machines and tooling to a variety of industries, with machines ranging from 3 / 16 " to 3" OD capacities. Standard and custom-built machines and parts can be manufactured to meet customer applications. The company’s manufacturing facility is available for customers’ production machining needs such as CNC and manual turning, CNC and manual boring, CNC milling, grinding and wire EDM. Steel fabricating services are also available.

Manchester Tool & Die – USA Email: brblocher@mtdbkb.com Website: www.manchestertoolanddie.com

Kent Corporation – USA Website: www.kenttesgo.com

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