Touch Screen

• Put your wrenches and tools away!
• All machine parameters are easily and safely entered through the Touch Screen
• Compaction data (part height, pressing force) are automatically captured, collected and displayed
• Time and date stamped data from a whole night's production can be printed out or imported into your favorite statistical program

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Encoders

• Digital readouts are shown in 0.001" increments
• Accuracy and repeatability are better than .0005"!
• Absolute, not incremental encoders
• No initialization or homing required

Self Diagnostics - displayed on touchscreen

• Status of inputs, outputs
• Corresponding hydraulic symbols, electrical symbols, module numbers, terminal numbers
• Descriptive messages:
  • parameter conflicts
  • dirty filter
  • low oil condition
  • open safety gate

Post Compaction Control

• Upper ram is micro-inched up or down after compaction
• Prevents cracking or laminations of the compact during withdrawal
• Controlled precisely with numerical entry on touch screen

Accurate Die Force Float

• Die force float is achieved with a separate pump that is dedicated to the lower ram
• Force float movement is hydraulically independent of compacting forces
• Allows die to be precisely controlled by PLC

Die Entry Control

• The positional feedback of upper punch penetration
• A maximum die entry penetration amount can be specified in order to prevent overadjustment of the stops

Easy Die Changes

• The feeder plate is uniquely designed to facilitate frequent die changes

Automatic Die Fill Adjustment

• Self-adjusting powder fill locks in target part

Underfill, Overfill, Maximum Suction Fill and Fill Compensation

• Numerous pre-programmed ram movements can be easily altered via the touch screen
• Encoder accomplishes movements so clutter and complex hydraulic devices are kept to a minimum
• Many of these features are offered standard with our presses

Job Storage

• Instant recall of previously stored setups greatly reduces tool change over time.
• Setups can be labeled and printed out for comparison and review

Modem

• All presses are equipped with a modem for remote diagnostics
• Troubleshooting or program changes can be made instantly over the telephone, eliminating service calls and downtime

Pressure Profiling

• Detects double hits and stops press in real time in order to prevent tool breakage

Variable Speed Compacting

• Changeable speed during compacting in order to expedite de-airing

Press Simplification Results in Lower Costs

Elimination of expensive systems:

• No Stop valve and hand wheel mechanisms
• No Upper ram cam rail
• No Upper ram positive stops
• No Die force float circuitry
• No Over/under fill mechanisms
• No Hydraulic components
• No special hydraulic components