LT7 lasertube with Insertion Unit
October 1, 2022
At FABTECH 2022 in booth B7513, BLM GROUP USA will be demonstrating its LT7 lasertube with a new thread insert unit, which automatically installs thread inserts into laser cut/drilled holes using press fitting.
"A simple and widely relied upon joining technique, press fitting relies upon force and friction to hold two components together," said a company spokesperson. "A patent-pending technology exclusive to BLM GROUP, this inserter unit simplifies and shortens the processing time required for mating an insert with a tubular component."
The spokesperson continued, "The thread insert is suited for thin wall tubes, which are not sufficient for standard threads, and an ideal partner with the BLM GROUP LT7 machine. The system is capable of handling threaded hexagonal inserts from M4 to M12 with automatic checks to ensure proper insertion. Post laser cutting, the time to install inserts is only nine to 11 seconds/insert."
BLM Group's Artube software makes for easy offline programming accommodation for the insertion process inside the same software for all other part programming. Programming on the machine then takes place automatically, while allowing the operator to maximize production.
For more information contact:
BLM GROUP USA
46850 Cartier Dr.
Novi, MI 48377-4117
248-560-0080
sales@blmgroupusa.com
www.blmgroup.com
FABTECH Booth B7513
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