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Advanced Tooling Technology

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

tool21 Advanced Tooling Technology

Strippit V-Series punch presses accommodate the latest tooling technology for high-performance

fabricating. These capabilities further reduce set-up time, enhance productivity and promote long life

with minimal maintenance costs. Advanced tooling technology provides:

  • Quick set up
  • Long tool life
  • Quick and precise tool length adjustment
  • Low maintenance costs
  • Slug control capabilitytool1 Advanced Tooling Technology

Multi-Tool, a unique concept in machine tooling, dramatically boosts turret capacity. The Multi-Tool

indexing mechanism, standard on all Strippit V-Series punch presses, allows each station within the

Multi-Tool to be automatically indexed. This eliminates the need for specially keyed punches and

dies and allows indexing of a greater range of commonly used tools. Once loaded, Multi-Tool

remains in the turret, reducing set-up time. Subsequent tool selection by program is completed

in less than one second.

Form tooling increases machine versatility and reduces secondary operations. Precise programmable

ram control on the hydraulic ram minimizes part springback and produces an exceptionally accurate

formed part. Wheel tooling, including rollcut and rollform capabilities, permits quick and efficient

cutting and/or forming of straight or curved shapes without nibbling. Strippit V-Series punch presses

also employ part marking technology for part number or sheet marking requirements and can utilize

tapping tools. tool3 Advanced Tooling Technology

LVD COMPANY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SHEET METALWORKING INNOVATION

Friday, July 13th, 2012

 

 

LVD 60 490x392 LVD COMPANY CELEBRATES 60 YEARS OF SHEET METALWORKING INNOVATION

 

Gullegem, Belgium – LVD Company nv marks its 60th anniversary as an innovator in the design and manufacture of sheet metalworking equipment for fabrication.

The company began producing hydraulic presses in 1952 and today is a leading manufacturer of punching, laser cutting and forming/bending machinery. LVD maintains production units, sales and customer service operations in more than 45 countries. In addition to its headquarters in Gullegem, Belgium, the company operates production facilities in France, Central Europe, Asia and the United States. LVD also maintains technical centers located in Belgium, the U.S., the UK, China, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates. Its products serve a diversity of industries such as subcontract/job shop, fabricated metal products, transportation, construction, agricultural, and electrical and electronic equipment.

“A skilled and dedicated workforce combined with a strong, long-term vision for growth centered on advancing sheet metal technology to serve our global base of customers is reason for our longevity,” states LVD company Chairman, Jean-Pierre Lefebvre.

The 60th anniversary celebration will be centered on the theme: Passion, Innovation, Solutions. A detailed history timeline can be viewed at lvdgroup.com.

ABOUT LVD

The LVD Group is a leading manufacturer of a comprehensive range of sheet metal/plate working machine tools and software solutions, including laser cutting systems, punch presses, press brakes, guillotine shears and mid-level automation systems, integrated and supported by its CADMAN® PC based Windows® compatible software.

LVD/Strippit Open House

Thursday, July 12th, 2012

news top1 LVD/Strippit Open House

 

This is a reminder that the next LVD Strippit Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, in Akron, New York.  Please keep in mind that this is the last scheduled open house until September.

   The following equipment will be on display in the demo center:

Axel Linear 3015 S 4kW

Orion 3015 Plus 4kW with Load/Unload

PPS 80/20

PPEB 135/30 EFL

CS 06/31

Strippit P-1212

Strippit M-1212

VX-1225 with Compact Tower

Strippit / Pullmax 720 up to 40 tool Stations.

Monday, July 9th, 2012

pullmax turret  Strippit / Pullmax  720 up to 40 tool Stations.

EXPANDED TOOL CAPACITY UP TO 40 TOOL STATIONS

• Provides additional 40 tool stations (60 total)
• Works with Indexable Multitool (OrbiTool)
• Each station is fully indexable 360 degrees

IndexableMultiToolST  Strippit / Pullmax  720 up to 40 tool Stations.

 

 

 

 

 

• Minimizes tool change/set up time

• Flexibility to use varying material thicknesses                            • Enables flexible, unmanned production                                                    • Ideal for automated systems                                                              • Factory installed or retrofitted                                                                        Compatible with 720 series

Strippit LP-1225: Punching Productivity – Laser flexibility

Monday, June 11th, 2012

The Strippit LP-1225 machine redefines laser/punch combination technology with an efficient, economical design from the company that introduced combination technology to the marketplace in 1978. Why Combination Technology? In today’s manufacturing environment the need to produce piece parts more efficiently is a constant demand. Laser cutting reduces secondary finishing, cuts
exotic materials and processes intricate shapes. Combination technology is ideal for components that require holes, forms and profiles. While combination technology provides all-in-one processing, it often requires a substantial investment, forcing users to produce complex, higher value parts in order to achieve a return on investment. The Strippit LP-1225 redefines combination
technology with the perfect balance of functionality and economy, combining field proven LVD – GE Fanuc laser technology and LVD Strippit punch press technology in a price sensitive integrated machine.

laser punch Strippit LP 1225: Punching Productivity – Laser flexibility

The Laser
GE Fanuc CO2 laser resonator generates up to 2500 Watts of cutting power to cut intricate shapes in metals and non-metals Complete integration of the GE Fanuc laser source, CNC control, AC digital motors and amplifiers offers a high degree of reliability and superior processing speed. laser puch 2 Strippit LP 1225: Punching Productivity – Laser flexibility

GE Fanuc resonator is equipped with long-life discharge tubes, a cyclone cleaner unit, and photo catalytic elements to maximize resonator performance and longevity Laser power is matched to the axis speed to achieve a constant width of cut with a small heat-affected zone.

Large 11.8” x 17.7” (300 mm x 450 mm) programmable parts chute allows finished laser-cut parts to be directed through a drop door, eliminating the need to tab or micro-joint laser-cut parts for manual removal from a nested sheet.laser punch 3 Strippit LP 1225: Punching Productivity – Laser flexibility

The Punch Press

Stress relieved, single piece bridge frame and widespread axis bearing system provide rugged performance Precision servo controlled hydraulic system delivers high punching and forming rates Direct drive axis reliably maintaining accuracy of ± .004” (0,10 mm) with a repeatability of ± .002” (0,05 mm) over the entire table is consistently achieved.

Compactly designed 33-station thick tool style turret lends large capacity Three 2” (50,8 mm) direct-drive auto index stations accept standard, tapping or wheel style tooling Quick change dies bases in the 1/2” (12,7 mm) and 1-1/4” (31,7 mm) stations reduce tool change time and increase uptime Smart Clamp™ feature automatically determines exact clamp locations to provide the smallest possible nopunch zone.

Expanded Turret Capacity on the Strippit V-Series Punch Presses

Friday, June 8th, 2012

LVD Strippit now offers expanded turret capacity for 20-ton models of Strippit V-Series punch presses. The Strippit V20-1225 and Strippit V20-1525 punch presses are now equipped with a newly designed 47-station turret featuring three standard 3.5” (88,9 mm) auto indexable stations and four standard 2” (50,8 mm) stations. The larger turret capacity provides high flexibility and reduces set-up time, increasing machine productivity.

V20 47Turret 490x392 Expanded Turret Capacity on the Strippit V Series Punch Presses
Every station accepts shaped punches and dies and can be enhanced with the addition of indexable multi-tools to further expand turret capacity and flexibility while reducing set-up time. Quick-change die holders also minimize tool changeover time. The Strippit V-Series utilizes all the latest tooling technology such as special forming tools, wheel-style tooling, tapping and deburring systems.

ENERGY EFFICIENT 
An Energy Reduction System (ERS) ensures that electrical power usage is efficiently managed. ERS reduces energy consumption up to 30% compared to older machine designs, making Strippit machines among the world’s lowest energy consuming punch presses.

THREE PROGRAMMABLE SHEET CLAMPS 
The Strippit V20-1225 and Strippit V20-1525 are equipped with three programmable, re-locatable work clamps, which can be programmed to a position on the X carriage and individually relocated to a new position within the part program. This reduces or eliminates “no punch” zones, increasing material utilization and providing significant savings when punching stainless steel and aluminum.

The punch presses also feature an innovative table design with the capacity to handle sheet weights of up to 322 lbs. (146 kg).

RELIABLE CONTROL 
A state-of-the-art, PC-based Fanuc control is easy to use and proven reliable.
The CNC control provides powerful features such as diagnostics, offers large program storage capacity and networking capability with user friendly MMI (man-machine-interface).

OPTIMIZED DESIGN
Strippit V-Series machines are equipped with an advanced servo-driven hydraulic press drive optimized for high-performance operation. Axis speeds of up to 900 hits per minute on 0.40” (1 mm) centers are achieved.

The advanced press drive and easy-to-use interactive software optimize high-speed operation while reducing noise and shock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strippit Punches: Can you replace the guide bushings in your turret?

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Precision Alignment

Hardened steel guide bushings ensure accurate punch and die alignment and are keyed to    accept shapes in every station. Bushings can be quickly and easily replaced by the machine operator, eliminating the need for costly remachining of the turret.

tool guiding Strippit Punches:  Can you replace the guide bushings in your turret?

Hardened shot pins provide precise alignment of punch and die for exceptional hole quality
and long tool life. Gear-driven turret drive design ensures fast, precise indexing. Bi-directional turret rotation automatically selects the shortest possible route to the next punching station for fast station-to-station positioning

LVD Pullmax Series

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

With an LVD Pullmax Series Punch, Bend and Forming Center you can Punch (all tool rotation 360°), Form, Bend (up to 2.95″/75 mm high) and Tap all in one machine! Want to add automation? No problem, modular 24/7 lights out Automation Solutions are available to suit your needs.Your next punch press just got a lot more ?exible. To help your shop on the way to perfection, call us.  800-924-4540.

 

MADE ON A PUNCH PRESS

pullmax2 LVD Pullmax Series

Strippit Large Capacity Punching

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Strippit M-1525

Ideal for the fabrication of large panels in cellular manufacturing or job shop environments, the Strippit M-1525 can handle sheets beyond 60″ x 98.4″ (1524 x 2500 mm) with sheet repositioning. The standard Smart Clamp™ feature further maximizes material usage by automatically determining exact clamp locations.

The 47-station turret is among Strippit’s largest most flexible turret designs, featuring three 3.5″ (88,9 mm) auto-index stations and four 2″ (50,8 mm) stations to accommodate large punching and forming operations. Every station accepts shaped punches and dies and can be enhanced with the addition of indexable multi-tools for even greater capacity.

Add to that a reliable Fanuc control, optional integrated programming software and material handling options, and the Strippit M-1525 is a solid value in the mid-range punching machines.

Manufacturer Training For Machine Tools

Monday, August 29th, 2011

fryer 5 axis Manufacturer Training For Machine Tools

We have listened to many excuses by new customers for not taking advantage of training offered by the OEM. For example, the flights and hotel cost are too expensive or I can’t have one of my most valuable employees away from the shop for that long. Well, factory training can be scheduled so it won’t interrupt daily workflow, your employee obtains crucial knowledge and spends time with factory personnel that have operated the machine you just purchased.  Just think, when he has a problem he now has a factory friend he can contact.   That may save you down time and repair costs down the road.  Take the training it’s a great investment.

Caldwell Machinery Manufacturers provide training for the following machine lines:

  • Jet Edge
  • Strippit
  • ONA EDM
  • KSI Swiss Machines
  • IWM Water Jets
  • Fryer, Mills and Lathes
  • Ecotech Grinders
  • AV Water Jet
  • Hansvedt EDM
  • Pullmax, Punch Press
  • AKS  Plasma