TPT September 2009

The Haventrak utilises the company’s dual- blade shear cut-off head combined with a Utrak™ length control system to deliver dimple free cuts at speed, which provides improved production rates with increased accuracy of up to 250 FPM. Haven Manufacturing says the machine produces high quality cuts on a variety of tubular shapes and materials utilising the dual-blade shearing method. Universal Controls Group, Perrysburg, Ohio developed the Utrak length control system blending hi-tech electronics and simple mechanics to provide an accurate and rugged solution to length control needs. Website : www.havencut.com Website : www.universalcontrolsgroup.com HMT says it is revealing its most exciting ever lineup of tube bending technology at this year’s Fabtech. The company says its Unison all electric 40mm Multi-Stack is one of the most environmentally friendly benders available, with its high precision state-of-the-art control system, low heat during operation, and minimal noise. The Horn Metric Series CNC45EMR all electric CNC tube bender has a rotatable head that combines left and right hand HMT USA 2042

bending with triple stack tooling, which is capable of push rolling and draw bending all in one machine. The HMT #4CNC-LP bender is a heavy-duty CNC bender with a low-to-the-floor load height. This puts the tube at a comfortable and ergonomically correct height for the operator without the use of work platforms. The machine is equipped with direct acting programmable clamp and pressure die to reduce set-up time as well as Y axis boost and a retractable wiper die. HMT CAD File Import will be demonstrating the ability to import Step files and other CAD files directly into the bender control, simulating the part on the screen and then forming the part on the machine. The company claims this unique ability allows the part to go from design to production faster than traditional methods. Website : www.hornmachinetools.com TBC INTERLAKEN Technology Corporation designs, engineers and manufactures servo-controlled production equipment with sophisticated controls and monitoring software. The company will exhibit hydroforming press systems for use in productionormaterialsresearchapplications. The computer-controlled hydraulic press systems feature data acquisition that uses a high-pressure liquid to hydroform materials. Interlaken USA

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 Interlaken’s hydroforming technology

The company’s hydroforming press systems are designed for both tube and sheet hydroforming applications. Gas forming systems are also available. The hydroforming press systems are equipped with Interlaken’s UniPress control system for reliable and precise control over the hydroforming process. Easy to use, Windows-compatible interface software enables users to build motion and force profiles designed to fit specific forming needs. The multi-channel, closed loop control system is easily programmed to handle event as well as time dependencies.

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