Mate's UltraTEC, VariBend and Premia systems will be on display at FABTECH.
Mate Precision Tooling will bring a bigger presence to this year's FABTECH, and will have on display its VariBend, Premia and UltraTEC systems.
Mate's VariBend is a flexible, multi-purpose tool that bends sheet metal tabs at any angle up to 90°. According to the company, it eliminates time-consuming secondary operations usually performed on a press brake.
VariBend's bending angle is adjustable in 1° increments and will handle the specific material types and thicknesses for which it was designed. VariBend will produce form heights of approximately 0.300" to 0.700" (7.60 mm - 17.75 mm). Programmed as a normal forming tool (regular forming or as an up-forming tool), VariBend is designed to operate with CNC punch press accuracy and with little or no sheet marking.
"Mate's VariBend is well suited for punch presses with up-forming capabilities, and especially machines with stroke control," said a company spokesperson. For thick turret machines without stroke control, Mate's Ultraform holder can be used for length adjustment. VariBend is available in many tooling styles and station sizes.
Mate's Premia is an automated tool sharpening system. It features a touch screen interface designed to simplify all tool set-up and maintenance operations. Everything is menu-driven, with three standard programs for small, medium and large tools, plus two more that are completely customizable. "These programs ensure sharpening consistency, no matter who operates the machine," said the spokesperson. "If an operator prefers manual operation, there is Premia's manual mode. For maximum operator versatility, the interface allows a choice of language and measurement units. The software interface is easily updatable via a USB port or SD card.
"Premia's operation is effortless, starting with the universal fixture that accommodates all popular tooling styles including thick turret, Trumpf style, Murata Wiedemann, Multi Tool, thin turret, XMT and Salvagnini. Essentially all the operator needs to do is insert the tool in the universal fixture, select the appropriate program from the menu, press 'start' and Premia sharpens the tool without assistance. The software even provides an estimated time to completion and automatic shutoff."
Premia features include a 3.3 kW motor; a large 10.5 gallon (40 liter) coolant tank; the ability to sharpen tools with diameters as small as 0.031"(0.8 mm) and as large as 7.50"(190.5 mm); and a dual-stage coolant filtration system designed to extend coolant life and reduce maintenance.
Mate's UltraTEC A and B punches are now available in optional M4PM steel for high performance punching applications. "M4PM steel has at least 50% or greater wear resistance according to independent metallurgical experts," said the spokesperson. "M4PM is a high speed, particle metallurgy steel that combines the chemical composition of M4, particle metallurgy manufacturing and a triple temper treatment process.
"For the most demanding punching projects, M4PM offers enhanced resistance to adhesive and abrasive wear to maximize interval between regrinds. The increased alloy content results in higher effective hardness for better wear resistance. A more uniform distribution of smaller carbides results in significantly reduced tool breakage and edge chipping. M4PM steel helps ensure increased machine uptime, improved sheet metal products, lower tooling and production costs."
New for Trumpf press users is Mate's support for forming applications and special shape tooling. Mate now provides complete set-up and Trutops programming information for special shapes and forming applications for all of its Trumpf customers. This value-added product enhancement is automatic and provided at no added cost.
The set-up and programming information allows the customer to securely access drawings of special shapes and special assemblies ordered from Mate. Customers may download the files from their secure my.mate account via any Internet-linked PC 24/7 for use. "It is easy, fast and secure," said the spokesperson. "Even better, customers signed up for Trumpf files eNotification also have the files e-mailed to them while Mate is still producing the tool. When the tools arrive, customers are up and operating as quickly as possible."
For more information contact:
Mate Precision Tooling
1295 Lund Boulevard
Anoka, MN 55303
800-328-4492
marketing@mate.com
www.mate.com
FABTECH Booth #S-1908