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MEC | Mechanical Engineer Controller

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nnnnrnnnEasy OperationnnrnnnnnAre you new to IAI products? The new revolutionary MEC controller is designed with easy operation in mind. Get setup and running in record time with the intuitive user panel of the MEC controller. Acceleration and speed can easily be adjusted by a turn of the knob, no need to flip through pages and pages of the manual!nnrnnnrn


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nnrnnnThe PMEC includes the controller, power supply, acceleration/speed change function, PC connection cable and all other standard accessories all at an affordable price. The MEC PC software is free from IAI.nnrn


rn Easily Replace Your Air Cylinder Systemrn

nnrnnnMEC controllers can be operated using the exact same signals normally used to operate air cylinders. This means you can use the same PLC programs currently using.nnrnnn nnrn


rn Push-motion Operation/Intermediate Stoppingrn

nnrnnnPush-motion operation can be performed just like you do with air cylinders.nnrnnnYou can also use the MEC PC software to change the standard settings so that the actuator will stop at a desired intermediate point between the home and stroke end.nnrn


rn Optional Tools for Functional ExtensionrnnnYou can use the MEC PC software and touch-panel teaching pendant CON-PT to stop the actuator at three points, as well as at two points or perform push-motion operation.nnrn


IAI Actuator Selection Graph: Storke and Price

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Have you ever want see a visual representation of how IAI’s actuators compare to one another based on price and stroke?nnrn

The graph above shows the interrelation of stroke and pricing. Please use this graph as a reference tool by choosing the desired stroke and looking up the model that best suites your unique application.nnrn

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For detailed information, please click here to download the PDF

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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

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ROBO EXPO June 2010

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

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


Contact

317-862-9580

Location

Blettner Engineering Co., Inc.
8919 Southeastern Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46239

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