Edge Technologies' Minuteman 320 SE is a 12' magazine bar feeder that features a 3-26 mm diameter capacity, quick-change polyurethane guide channels, hand-held pendant and a Swiss synchronization device.
The Patriot 338 is a 12' magazine bar feeder that features a 3-38 mm and diameter capacity, polyurethane guide channels and bushing blocks, hand-held pendant and a Swiss package including a synchronization device and dual anti-vibration devices.
The Rebel 80 Servo is a servo-driven short bar loader that features an 8-80 mm diameter capacity range for automatically feeding round, square and hexagonal bar stock into CNC lathes.
The FMB Turbo 3-38 bar feeder features a space-saving double-pusher design, Bosch control and a Swiss-type synchronization device. "Hydrodynamic quick-change guide channels allow for quiet operation at high RPM while feeding round, square or hex bar stock," said a company spokesperson.
Edge Technologies is the importer and distributor for the Schlenker collets and guide bushings.
At Booth 1328 at WESTEC 2015, Edge Technologies will feature a lineup that includes FMB bar feeders, Edge bar feeders and short loaders, as well as Schlenker collet and guide bushing products.
Minuteman 320 SE Bar Feeder
From the Edge bar feeders line, the Minuteman 320 SE, a 12' magazine bar feeder, will be on display. The Minuteman is designed for feeding round, square and hexagonal bar stock into CNC lathes. "The SE features a 3-26 mm bar diameter capacity with hydrodynamic quick-change polyurethane guide channels," said a company spokesperson. "An extruded aluminum case surrounds the Minuteman's polyurethane guide channels, increasing strength and stability.
"Dual anti-vibration devices stabilize the bar stock at two critical points between the guide channel and lathe spindle, maximizing RPM potential. This channel configuration is flooded with oil to create a hydrodynamic effect, resulting in higher RPM with reduced noise and vibration. The remote control pendant and a Mitsubishi controller and servo drive provide the Minuteman's motion control and functionality.
"As a standard feature on the Minuteman 320 SE, the synchronization device for Swiss style lathes employs an electromagnetic coupling, mechanically linking the lathe's headstock's Z-axis travel to the bar feeder's pusher to ensure synchronous movement and no loss of connection between the bar stock and pusher collet."
Patriot 338 Bar Feeder
Also from the Edge line, the Patriot 338 will be presented at WESTEC. "The Patriot 338 is an advanced design for an economical 12-foot magazine bar feeder for the production turning industry," said the spokesperson. "It automatically feeds round, square and hexagonal bar stock in a diameter range of 3-38 mm in lengths up to 12.5 feet into CNC lathes. The Patriot's advanced design, combined with its robust heavy gauge structural steel construction, ensures rigidity and long-term durability that minimizes vibration. It features the convenience of an easy-to-use, hand-held remote pendant. A touchscreen with menu-driven parameter selection makes programming simple yet flexible enough for all applications. A reliable Mitsubishi controller and servo drive provide the Patriot's motion control and functionality."
During cutting operations the bar stock rotates in polyurethane guide channels that are flooded with oil to create a hydrodynamic effect, resulting in higher RPM with reduced noise and vibration. "These channel sets change over quickly and handle a wide range of stock sizes," said the spokesperson. As a standard feature on the Patriot 338, the Swiss package includes a Swiss synchronization device and telescopic nose. The bar stock magazine is an incline rack with a loading capacity of 12 linear inches. The Patriot's hood is reversible so material can be loaded from the front or the rear.
Rebel 80 Servo Bar Feeder
The new Rebel 80 Servo is a compact, short bar loader that features an 8-80 mm diameter capacity range for feeding round, square and hexagonal bar stock into CNC lathe spindles. "With a large magazine capacity allowing for long unattended operation, the Rebel combines the advantages of servo-driven auto bar loading with a small footprint," said the spokesperson.
The loading storage capacity is 760 mm (30") deep. The inclination of the storage table can be adjusted to give the loader a "soft-load" effect for large diameter bars. Bars are loaded from the rear of the bar feeder. Bar stock with lengths of 152 mm (6") - 1,520 mm (60") can be loaded. The maximum bar length is determined by the spindle length of the lathe and the chucking package. The Rebel 80 Servo runs entirely on electricity; no shop air is required.
New bar positioning can be attained without the use of a dead stop. The multifaceted software features fixed piece feedout to the correct length. It also includes a shaft loading option as well as a sub-spindle "feed-on-the-fly" option with a "return and wait" pusher feature. Spindle liner changeover is accomplished by the open architecture design of the top cover and special "swing out" style pusher carriage. The Axial Track can be configured for 680 mm X- or Z-axis movement.
FMB Turbo 3-38 Magazine Feeder
"The FMB Turbo 3-38 is an automatic bar loading magazine feeder designed for feeding round, square and hexagonal bar material into CNC lathes," said the spokesperson. "This feeder is compatible with all types of sliding or fixed, CNC or CAM operated lathes with spindle bores up to 38 mm. Quick change polyurethane guide channels allow for quiet operation at high RPM cutting due to the hydrodynamic principle. Oil filled guide channels envelop the stock, providing an ideal guiding system for high RPM turning operations.
"During this process the rotation of the bar creates a hydrodynamic effect, centering the bar stock in the channel reducing noise and vibration. The guide channels can be changed easily in about 10 minutes to accommodate multiple bar stock diameters.
"The design of the Turbo's main beam and support stands are resistant to bending; this keeps vibration from bent bars to a minimum, so a smooth operation is guaranteed. The space-saving double-pusher design is 4 feet shorter than single pusher bar feeders. This FMB model, like many other in the Turbo line, is equipped with a headstock synchronization device allowing rapid backward/forward movements on sliding headstock lathes without forward feed pressure from the bar pusher. The result: no bar distortion."
The Turbo 3-38 features a Bosch controller with a servo motor drive to the feed mechanism. A roller steady rest device on the Turbo guides the bar stock between the bar feeder and lathe. Rollers or blocks provide feeding of round or profiled material. Three Turbo 3-38 configurations will handle bar lengths of 3,200 mm (10'6"), 3,800 mm (12'5") and 4,200 mm (13'8").
Schlenker Collets and Guide Bushings
"Edge Technologies represents the full line of Schlenker collets and guide bushings, including a selection of fully sealed collets made from fine materials available for long, uninterrupted use," said the spokesperson. "Each of these collets are made from steel specifically made for this intended use and are manufactured to accept polyurethane inserts that grip the bar stock rather than steel as in other collet designs. This allows the user to cut softer materials such as aluminum, brass and synthetics without any marks being left on the outside dimension of the final product. These inserts can be manufactured to grip round, square, hex and profiled materials. All of Schlenker collets and bushings have exceptional and consistent clamping pressures that handle bar inaccuracies and fluctuations with ease.
"Edge Technologies is the sole importer and distributor of Schlenker products for the North American marketplace."
For more information contact:
Rick Bauer
Vice President
Edge Technologies
11600 Adie Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63043
314-692-8388
rbauer@edgetechnologies.com
www.edgetechnologies.com
WESTEC 2015 Booth 1328