BENZ Inc. will present several tooling systems. BENZ will feature its LinA broaching tools, crown gear technology for heavy-duty machining, adjustable angle heads for machining difficult angles and production-enhancing modular quick-change tools.
BENZ engineers its tooling systems in Germany, with sales and service functions in the United States and Canada based at company headquarters in Hickory, NC.
"We think IMTS attendees will benefit from seeing how these tools are engineered to solve manufacturing problems, increase production efficiency and reduce setup time and costs," said John Roasa, National Sales Manager for the BENZ Inc. metal division.
Roasa explained that the BENZ LinA broaching system changes the rotary motion of the live tool turret into a linear motion for broach and spline machining on turning centers. LinA radial and axial models are available in both long- and short-stroke versions. "The LinA makes manufacturing I.D. and O.D. profiles extremely fast, easy and less abusive to the turning center," he said.
The BENZ Solidfix Modular Tool Changing System lets users change tools quickly by using adapters that hold a variety of tools instead of requiring a labor-intensive manual tool change or adding an expensive automatic tool changer. This patented BENZ Solidfix modular quick-change system allows the user to preset tools for precise, repeatable cuts, with tool changes in 15 seconds.
Instead of traveling to a tool-changer rack, the Solidfix spindle can be programmed to move to a home position where the operator can quickly change tools and resume manufacturing. "This helps reduce set-up time by 90% and enables users to produce additional parts every day. Rigid, compact and balanced design also provides large multi-surface contact with high-torque and high-speed performance," said Roasa.
The BENZ CAPTO system performs the same basic functions as the BENZ Solidfix Modular Tool Changing System. CAPTO is a little more heavy-duty and provides a similar 15-second tool change with industry standard adapters available from multiple sources.
BENZ adjustable angle heads do the work of multiple tooling heads and feature a worm gear that allows fast and easy angular adjustments. Once in place, the worm gear helps to prevent the angle from being knocked out of position. Available in custom sizes from small to large, they are suited for general manufacturing and short-run production requiring frequent angle changes. Each adjustable angle head comes with a one-year warranty.
Powerful angle heads accommodate large-scale machining which require higher torque requirements. "The crown gear design produces less friction and heat generation while providing more torque," said a company spokesperson. BENZ angle heads are available with one or two output spindles, a variety of body styles such as offset, offset narrow and adjustable angle heads. BENZ angle heads feature lighter aluminum housings and accommodate most automatic tool changer applications. They also may be purchased with the Solidfix Modular Quick Change System to speed production flow and facilitate multiple tool applications reducing the need for multiple heads.
For more information contact:
John Roasa
National Sales Manager-Metal Division
BENZ Inc.
1095 6th Street Ct. SE
Hickory, NC 28602-4361
704-529-5300
sales@benz-inc.com
IMTS 2016 Booth W-2445