WCA July 2019

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Complete line of systems for drawing die measurement

CONOPTICA believes that the die measurement system should match the customer’s needs, not the opposite, and offers four different system lines to accommodate any needs – from simple diameter measurements to the most advanced bearing analysis. The CU4 is the simplest and most affordable system. It provides fast and accurate diameter and ovality measurements. Although designed to be affordable, the accuracy and build quality are in no way compromised. With the CU6 series, profile measurement with standard bearing length and reduction cone measurements are available. The CU6 comes in two versions, the CU6 and the CU6X. The X model is 50 per cent faster than the regular CU6, providing higher efficiency in the die shop. Conoptica’s flagship, the CU11 series provides the most advanced die measurements. With the bearing analysis functionality, die

❍ The complete line-up of die measurement systems from Conoptica

For the biggest dies, the CU20 will provide measurements of diameter, bearing length and reduction cone. It can also be configured with a powerful shaped die module to measure dies of nearly any shape. Conoptica AS – Norway Website : www.conoptica.com

manufacturers and wire drawers have a tool to increase both quality and productivity of their facilities. With the latest additions to the CU11 series, CU11X and CU11S, high-speed measurement is now a reality as the CU11S can provide basic die measurements in less than seven seconds.

Specialised consulting leads to tailor-made products

customer processes and systems. The company is able to combine its capabilities to create tailor-made products through a correspondingly specialised consulting approach. The basis for this is the diverse portfolio of weavable materials made from metal, special alloys, polymer, and other non-metals such as ceramic or glass, as wire, cable or fibre. Through application-specific material combinations, weave types, web technologies and refinements, GKD transforms mesh into a smart product, whose range of potential applications exceeds conventional alternatives. The company’s highly developed weaving equipment plays a key part in this. The heavy looms that were developed in-house can weave all materials, either individually or as combinations and in all directions – ie both warp and weft. GKD processes up to ten material components – monofilament and multi-filament, as well as fibres – to create innovative mesh designs. Examining the heavy process belts, the interaction of webs measuring up to eight metres wide and 170 metres long, as well as the range of refinement options – coating, heat setting or drawing – also serves to underline the

With a focus on groundbreaking, intelligent mesh designs made from metal and all other industrially weavable materials, Gebr Kufferath AG (GKD) is a global manufacturer of high-performance mesh that is developed on an applica- tion-specific basis for use in industry and architecture. As well as process belts, GKD offers the entire added-value chain – from mesh production to ready-for-installation systems – from a single source. This integrated solution expertise for cost and usage-optimised developments makes the company an internationally sought-after contact when it comes to tackling exacting challenges. With smart mesh designs that combine material properties with one another at the physical level and furnish the basic material with additional benefits, GKD is developing innovative solution options for users. Ever shorter technology and demand cycles, coupled with the strictest requirements in terms of efficiency, hygiene and product safety, require innovative solutions. Whether increased end-customer expectations, demand for greater productivity, or stricter legal stipulations, its portfolio of materials used, material combinations and weaving technology make GKD a sought-after solution partner. The company has a large number of engineers with many years’ experience and knowledge of a wide range of

manufacturing expertise of GKD. Gebr Kufferath AG – Germany Website : www.gkd.de

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