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1989 FIN – National Introduces Formax Featuring Quick Changeover

1989 FIN – National Introduces Formax Featuring Quick Changeover
September 21
00:00 2009

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1989 FIN – National Introduces Formax Featuring Quick Changeover

Modern Formax Machine - Photo courtesy of National Machinery

Modern Formax Machine – Photo courtesy of National Machinery

Die area - Photo courtesy of National Machinery

Die area – Photo courtesy of National Machinery

November 15, 1989 FIN – National Machinery Co. and Nuernberg F.R.G. introduced a new line of metalforming machinery called Formax during the International Fastener Exposition in Atlanta.

Tiffin, Ohio-based National Machinery describes Formax as a total system concept which achieves quick changeover from one job to another in just minutes.
A complete changeover includes a wire diameter change as well as all forming tools.
This compares to traditional changeover times of one to four hours or even longer.

At IFE, National demonstrated changeovers on a 50-ton five-die Formax.
The system involves two key elements: (1) Computerized machine adjustments and (2) complete tool assembly and alignment outside the machine while the machine remains in production.
All tooling can be removed and replaced in single lifts.
Machine adjustments to accommodate new wire diameter, feed length and kickout lengths are held in computer memory.
When calling up by job number the computer controls set the motorized adjustments with a touch of the finger.
There are no feed parts to change when wire diameter changes – only a simple feed grip adjustment.

The Formax line of machinery includes 2 to 5 die machines with 30 to 140 ton capacities. ©1989/2009 Fastener Industry News.

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• National Machinery

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