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What’s New in Press-Line Part Transfer?
Data for the sake of data is not necessarily a winning proposition. Weβve all heard that measurement holds the key to improvement. But what should metal formers measure, what data are relevant, and what do we [...]
Innovative Press-Linking Automation for Tandem Lines Reduces Costs and Space
Linear Automation and its strategic German partner Strothmann Machines & Handling GmbH have introduced the FeederPlus 6neo to the North American Market. The single-arm feeder links two presses together in a press line, removing a formed [...]
Blank Feeding – Why and When?
I wanted to better understand why and when some metal stamping facilities may opt to feed their presses with blanks (whether cut inline or offline) rather than coil, so I posed the question to Paul Stirrett, [...]
Linear Transfer Allies with Strothmann Automation
Linear Transfer Automation has forged a strategic alliance with Germany-based Strothmann Machines & Handling. The exclusive technology agreement covers the North American market for Strothmannβs compact crossbar and high-speed tandem press line automation products. Linear Transfer [...]
Automation Resuscitates Legacy Press Line
When a used 1500-ton transfer press arrived, in 1989, at an automotive stamping and assembly facility in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, the pressβ mechanical transfer system proved more than adequate for handling the work being handed down [...]
Linear Automation has Expanded
Since 1994, Linear has been the product leader in servo transfer systems, blank feeders, blank stacking solutions, and press-to-press tandem line automation. As Linear grows, we are continually adding products, capabilities, and services to our portfolio. Today, [...]
Servomechanical Presses Drive Auto-Part Productivity Gains
Pleased with its initial foray into servomechanical press technology, in 2021 Omex purchased another 630-ton DSF-M2, identical to the first save for a longer 168-in. bed. Omex teamed this press with a transfer from Linear Automation. At [...]
Key Players in Barrie’s Manufacturing Industry
Barrieβs low costs of doing business helps automation and precision manufacturers stay competitive internationally. The city is committed to helping further expand and diversify this sector through hosting conferences and seminars, support with talent recruitment, connections to [...]
Saturn Tool & Die – “If you build it they will come”
Saturn installed an Eagle Press & Equipment Co. press with a Linear Transfer Automation Inc. transfer system, coil feeder, and specially designed de-stacker. The heavy-duty transfer system can accommodate a range of blank sizes from 78- [...]
Servo Transfers Add Speed at Ford Flat Rock
With the gettinβ good, the automotive industry has no time for downtime. Even running at full tilt, automotive OEMs have to maximize press performance. Thatβs Fordβs thinking, and with worn press-line components slowing production and requiring more [...]
Linear Transfer Automation Inc. & Rittal: Blazing a Trail Through the Automation Industry
Linear Transfer Automation, Inc. has been the backbone of the metal-forming & stamping automation industry landscape for a long time, eliminating a lot of heavy lifting and repetitive tasks and adding increased productivity and flexibility to manual [...]
