mk Automation, Inc.

Posted on 05/14/2010 at 2:04 pm.

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rnmk North America

rnmk Automation, Inc. is now known as mk North America, Inc. to promote the world-wide strength and resources available within the mk Technology Group.rnnnrn

rnOur new website rnhttp://www.mknorthamerica.com/ offers you detailed information for all of our product groups, such as aluminum framing systems, modular conveyors, guarding, factory equipment and linear motion systems.nnrn

rnOur new interactive and cost-saving tools are:nnrnrnrn>>rnrnrn rnrn3D-rnrnrnParts library rnrnnnrn>> rnOnline Belt Conveyor Configuratornnrn>> rnGuarding Configurator Software – mk QuickDesignernnrn>> rne-Catalogsnnrn

ROBO EXPO June 2010

Posted on 04/20/2010 at 12:58 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

Robo Expo 2010 comes to Central IndianannrnnnrnTuesday, June 15th @ 9:00annrnnnrnWhat’s the best way to shorten the learning curve on new automation technology? The answer is the 2010 Robo Expo, being held in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 15thnnrnnnrnRobo Expo is IAI America’s hands-on training seminar that pairs end users and machine integrators with IAI’s engineering staff to instruct and teach customers on how to use Robocylinders, how to apply and program them, and where to benefit from their use.nnrnnnrnAttending Robo Expo is only $130.00 and in addition to a half day’s worth of engineering training, IAI also provides attendees with a fully functional Robocylinder and the software to program it. This way, customers can take the technology back to the rest of their colleagues and pass the knowledge onto them.nnrnnnrnSlots are currently filling for this June event of Robo Expo for Indiana…contact your outside technical rep for information on how to attend ornnsign up online.rnrnTo learn more download this informative brochure

Schmidt – Manual Press Reduced Handle Rotation

Posted on 04/07/2010 at 3:08 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

Whether to improve ergonomics, increase production or if an applications set-up requires it, we often receive requests for a hand press that can attain full stroke with less handle rotation, particularly with longer stroke presses. Listening to needs of our customer base, we recently developed a solution to accomplish just that, a device that is adaptable to most manual SCHMIDT presses.rnrnNo magic. We simply take advantage of a gear ratio to provide the same ram travel with less handle rotation. The standard unit has a 2 to 1 reduction ratio. The handle rotation now is half as compared to a standard press to achieve the same ram travel. If necessary, this ratio can be customized to fit a particular application. The down sides are; the press head becomes a bit wider, pulling the handle has become a bit harder (overcome the return spring) and the force output of the press is reduced byrnthe same ratio.rnrnHere is an example: Our standard Nr 3 Manual press requires 220 degrees of handle rotation to achieve its full 70 mm / 2.76” of ram travel. Maximum force is 2.4 kN / 540 lbs with a 200 N/ 44 lbs force in the handle. A press equipped with a 2:1 ratio handle rotation reduction will achieve the same 70 mm / 2.76” of total stroke with only 110 degrees of handle rotation. The generated force on the ram now is reduced to 1.2 kN / 270 lbs, based on the same 200 N/ 44 lbs input force on the handle.rnrnThis handle rotation reduction system can be added to any new Manual press and most existing Manual presses. Some minor modifications to the press head are required, so a press that is already in the field would need to be returned to Schmidt Technology for this upgrade.rn

Announcing Schmidt TorquePress 200

Posted on 03/17/2010 at 6:27 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

New Product Introduction

Schmidt TorquePress 200

The Solution for High Force Electro-Mechanical Presses

Torque motors are used in applications that require fast movement and precise positioning. When properly designed for pressing, as with SCHMIDT^®Technology’s new TorquePress 200, they provide a highly-dynamic and powerful system that is more cost effective, efficient and quieter than conventional servo motors.nnrn

Using a direct drive system, the TorquePress 200 lowers operational costs by eliminating mechanical components such as belts and gears and it accelerates faster and maintains higher precision at higher speeds than traditional servo based systems, decreasing cycle time.nnrn

With its rigid construction, lower moment of inertia and precision wear-free roller ram guidance, the TorquePress 200 provides a better solution than other motor driven spindles while operating at high loads and any speed. The system is mechanically protected from overload and motor loads are stabilized through an active temperature-controlled cooling system.nnrn

As with all Schmidt Technology electro-mechanical press systems, the TorquePress 200 incorporates on-board process data acquisition and, when interfaced to the Schmidt PressControl 5000 control system, provides true closed loop force and positioning control, as well as 100% quality control of pressing operations.nnrn

Whether your application requires a basic precision assembly press, or you need a press with full control and in process monitoring, Schmidt has your solution.nnrn

For more information regarding this and other Schmidt Pressing Solutions, visit http://www.schmidtpresses.com or contact your sales represenative with Blettner Engineeringnnrn

ROBO Cylinder PC Software Version 7

Posted on 03/12/2010 at 3:21 pm.

Written by Craig Frazee

rnROBO Cylinder PC Software Version 7rnnnrn

nnrnnnThe new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is now available.nnrnnnThere are no changes in the functionality of the software for the following controllers: PCON, ACON, SCON, ERC2nnrnnnThe changes for the new ROBO Cylinder PC Software version 7 is the addition of ASEP & PSEP controller functionality.nnrnnn(1) Free upgrade offer to RC PC software version 7 for:nnrnnnCustomers who already own the RC PC software version 6 and need ASEP/PSEP software.nnrnnnPlease call Blettner Engineering for upgrade details or download the upgrade from our website.nnrnnnDownloads are available to registerd users, Login (on the left banner) or [Signup] today and visit the downloads section of the website when logged in.nnrnnnIf you have any questions, please contact usnnrn rn