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Integrated stepper motors trim accurate metal forming costs

Control Engineering

To reduce design costs and maintain quick and precise positioning of backgauges before each metal-forming cycle, CI chose integrated stepper motors. . Those with six motorized reference surfaces provide two reference points in each direction of 3D space for the reliable forming of complicated parts. metal plates.

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Wintriss Controls Group: Recap of FABTECH 2023

Fabricating & Metal Work

For a connection to a smarter factory, including when remote monitoring is required, the latest functionality in SmartPAC PRO and ShopFloorConnect gives fabricators and metal formers efficient and easy-to-use tools. For more information, visit: wintriss.com/wcg/fabtech.html.

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Motor control maintenance and troubleshooting best practices, advice

Control Engineering

Digital inputs can be assigned functions such as selecting a preset speed, clearing alarms or faults, and placing the drive under automatic or manual control. Outputs may be normally open (form A) or form C with both NO and NC contacts. Form C allows dual connections for running/not running or faulted/not faulted.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

Don’t miss the chance to be inspired by industry experts, suppliers and your peers in the metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing sectors at FABTECH 2022. FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. FORMING & FABRICATING, METALFORM, FINISHING. Venue Information.