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With extensive credentials for turnkey custom stamping presses and forming systems to the automotive industry, Schuler Incorporated now provides that expertise, quality and productivity in a new, mid-sized range of standard progdie and transfer presses designed and affordably priced for automotive suppliers and contract stamping plants, said Schuler. "Designated the S Series, the collection of presses includes three base models of progressive die presses with press forces ranging from 1,100 to 1,750 tons and 15 thru 50 strokes per minute. The S Series also has five basic transfer press models that start at 1,350 ton and increase to 3,500 ton, having a variable stroke range of 10-30 per minute," said a Schuler spokesperson. "The slide and bed sizes are standardized to control costs while meeting a variety of process needs. For the transfer |
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press models these range from 200" x 96" to 300" x 120" while the progressive die models have bed/slides of from 144" x 72" to 240" x 96". "The standardized press designs help achieve both faster unit delivery schedules and production cost-efficiencies. Overall, this results in competitively priced presses with shorter lead times. Other press design features to minimize the press footprint and ensure Schuler quality are the new concepts for the S Series lower construction, which includes optional vibration mounts, along with air tanks and power units attached to the press body. This permits the use of a uniform pit design and size, and keeps the basement space more accessible for scrap handling systems reducing space, time and costs to install pits and presses. "There are two standard drive systems for the different press types that determine motion characteristics. For complex forming operations associated with transfer press applications, where lower drawing speeds are necessary through the working angles (degrees), a link drive system generates a lower travel rate through the down stroke. An eccentric drive is used with all progressive die presses to create faster stroke rates and, typically, higher output levels. "As with all Schuler presses, structural components of the new mid-range units are heat treated to relieve internal stresses from welding. This assures structural stability, dimensional accuracy, and longer equipment life. As part of the mechanical drive system, precision double-helical gear sets are used to provide consistent operation for longer die service, greater part quality, and to minimize operating noise. "Other S Series construction features include Schuler's rugged eight-point slide guide system, with bronze inserts and wear resistant glides that maintain alignment precision over the stroke length, and preserve accuracies over time. The accuracy and rigidity of the system assure die alignments for longer tool life and part quality. Schuler has also incorporated its central slide-locking device that allows for fast and secure locking/unlocking of the press slide in any desired position without the use of ram blocks. It also provides 2" overload travel distance as standard, one of the industry's longest, to help protect tooling and press components from double hits and misfeed damage. Productivity and flexibility of the presses are bolstered by the fact that each unit features 16" slide adjustment travel for varying die heights, and to aid in faster die inspections, repairs and changeouts. "The S Series is also easy to operate with an interactive and intuitive operator interface and HMI control design that provides access to all main press functions. A simple screen display makes navigation to the various control elements straightforward, and graphic prompts assist in efficient training of personnel through the operational procedures and data input/output routines. Schuler includes a wide range of standard equipment features or offers options for the S Series presses, including interfaces, prep work and mounting of tri-axis transfers, die change automation, scrap handling and extensive safety barriers and guarding systems. In addition, for a complete turnkey system, Schuler can supply tri-axis transfer units, de-stackers, coil feed lines, and automatic racking systems as well as work with third party automation suppliers to integrate specified equipment into a stamping system," said the Schuler spokesperson. For more information contact: Schuler Inc. 7145 Commerce Blvd. Canton, MI 48187 734-207-7230 Fax: 734-207-7222 E-mail: info@schulerinc.com
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